| --Help
Lines--
FIRST
CALL FOR HELP
216-436-2000
Operates from 8:30 a.m. - midnight seven days/week. You can call with
any problem and they will refer you to an agency near you.
AIDS
HOTLINE OF OHIO
1-800-332-AIDS (2437)
9 to 9 Monday-Friday
10 to 6 Saturday and Sunday
BELLFLOWER
FAMILY HELP LINE
216-229-8800
Operates 24 hrs./7days a week. Provides support and education for parents
who feel overwhelmed by family stress.
CATHOLIC
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
216-696-4357
Operates 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
CENTER
FOR PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
216-391-HELP (4357)
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week -
battered women's hotline.
CHILD
ABUSE HOTLINE
216-696-KIDS (5437)
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call to report suspected abuse or neglect of either yourself or others.
FREE
CLINIC TOGETHER LINE
216-721-1115
Operates 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Sunday-Thursday
8:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday.
LESBIAN
AND GAY HOTLINE
216-861-5454
Operates 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
NATIONAL
RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
1-800-621-4000
Operates 24 hrs./7 days a week/toll free call for runaway assistance.
NATIONAL
STD HOTLINE
1-800-227-8922
Toll free: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Call if you think you have a sexually transmitted disease for referral
to local treatment and facilities.
TOT LINE
216-431-8200
Information line for families who have children birth to 6 years and have
any questions about their growth and development, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
POISON
CONTROL CENTER
216-231-4455
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call for help with suspected poisoning
or drug/alcohol overdose.
RAPE
CRISIS CENTER HOTLINE
216-619-6192
Operates 24 hrs./7 days a week. Call for help if you have been raped or
molested.
RECOVERY
RESOURCES
216-431-4131
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call if you are worried about
drug or alcohol abuse.
SUICIDE
PREVENTION HOTLINE - MOBILE CRISIS TEAM OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
216-623-6888
Crisis mental health assessment, intervention, consultation and referral.
24 hours/7 days a week.
TEMPLUM
HOUSE - FAMILY VIOLENCE HOTLINE
216-631-2275
Operates 24 hrs./7 days a week.
WESTHAVEN
HOTLINE/LUTHERAN MINISTRIES
216-941-0062
24 hrs./7 days per week. Call if you need information, counseling or emergency
shelter fro 13 to 17 year olds.
WOMEN'S
CENTER HELP LINE
216-651-1450
Operates: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Call for information and referral for health, sexuality, pregnancy, counseling,
chemical dependency, legal & education services.
--Counseling--
APPLEWOOD
CENTERS INC.
440-676-8000
20545 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River
General Counseling. Needs parental permission except in crisis situations.
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BEREA
CHILDREN'S HOME AND FAMILY SERVICES
440-234-4532
15200 Madison Ave.
General counseling for families and teens.
CATHOLIC
CHARITY SERVICES OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY
216-631-3499
7800 Detroit Ave. Individual child and family guidance.
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening appointments available.
Teens who are 14 years and older can be seen four times prior to parents
becoming involved. Sliding fee scale.
CENTER
FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
216-252-5800
3929 Rocky River Drive
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All kinds of counseling including eating disorders, abuse and sexuality
issues.
DENISON
HELP CENTER
216-631-8686
[West Side Community Mental Health Center]
8711 Denison Ave.
Mon-Fri 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and weekends and evenings by appointment.
Parental approval necessary after fourth conseling. Teen drop in
center, referral sources. Teen moms support and counseling.
Sliding fee scale.
FAR WEST
CENTER
440-835-6212
29133 Health Campus Drive, Westlake
Outpatient Mental Health Services.
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and
Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Evening hours available by appointment.
Sliding fee scale.
CLEVELAND
FREE CLINIC
216-721-4010
12201 Euclid Avenue
Mental health and drug abuse counseling.
Free. No eligibility requirements.
GAY AND
LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF CLEVELAND
216-861-5454
1418 West 29th Street
LUTHERAN
CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICE
216-281-2500
4100 Franklin Boulevard
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mental health, adoption and social work counseling.
Sliding fee scale.
METRO
HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER/CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
216-778-3745
Mental health counseling.
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By appointment.
ST. JOSEPH
WELLNESS CENTER
216-251-7062
3430 Rocky River Drive.
Counseling and holistic health services. Sliding fee scale.
Call for an appointment.
WEST
SIDE ADOLESCENT SERVICE NETWORK
(West Side Community Mental Health Center)
216-631-8686
8711 Denison Avenue
Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
evenings and weekends by appointment.
Parental approval necessary after 4th counseling.
Teen drop in center, referral sources.
Teen moms support and counseling.
Sliding fee scale.
--Abuse--
also see Shelters
section
ABUSE
HOTLINE
216-696-KIDS (5437)
Call 24 hours a day to report suspected abuse or neglect of either yourself
or others.
BATTERED
WOMEN'S HOTLINE
216-391-HELP (4357)
RAPE
CRISIS CENTER - Hotline 216-619-6192
1370 Ontario Street
Will provide referral service and follow up counseling.
TEMPLUM
HOUSE FAMILY VIOLENCE HOTLINE
216-631-2275
Shelter for female victims off domestic violence - age 18 and older.
Location confidential.
WITNESS
- VICTIM SERVICE CENTER
216-443-7345
1370 Ontario Street
Confidential counseling and help with the legal system.
--Learning--
LAKEWOOD
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES (for Lakewood residents)
216-529-4201
Assists with assessments for all types of disabilities.
CUYAHOGA
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND SERVICE CENTER
440-885-2685
Schaaf Community Center
5983 West 54th Street
Parma, Ohio 44129
Free service for families with children who struggle with learning disabilities,
resource center, library publications available.
* If
your student is struggling with school issues, start with school principal
or guidance counselor to determine which services are available or necessary. |
--General
Care--
LAKEWOOD
HOSPITAL TEEN HEALTH CENTER
216-391-TEEN (8336)
15644 Madison Avenue, Suite 108
Medical Care for teens age 12 to 19 years with referral as necessary. Variable
hours. Call for information.
LAKEWOOD
HOSPITAL FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER
216-651-3500
7901 Detroit Avenue, Suite 205
See children, teens and adults with medical needs. Sliding fee scale or
Medicaid.
NORTH
COAST HEALTH MINISTRY
216-228-7878
16110 Detroit Avenue
Operates 9:00 AM - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Friday
Evening clinics available. Free health care for uninsured low-income families.
METRO
HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
Urgent care - 216-778-4291
Regular appointments - 216-778-3870
Women and Children's Pavilion - 2500 Metro Drive
THOMAS
MCCAFFERTY CITY OF CLEVELAND HEALTH CENTER - FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER
216-651-1199
4242 Lorain Avenue
General health care and anonymous AIDS testing.
CLEVELAND
FREE CLINIC
216-721-4010
12201 Euclid Avenue
Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No appointments accepted. General health and dental care, birth control,
pregnancy testing, STD services, referral for drug and alcohol assistance.
TEEN CLINIC: Tuesday, Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Walk-in.
--Drugs/Alcohol--
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
216-241-7387
Group and individual meetings
AL-ANON
216-621-1381
For spouses and relatives of alcoholics.
AL-ATEEN
216-621-1381
For children (12 to 20 years of age) of alcoholic parents.
CATHOLIC
CHARITY SERVICES OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY
216-631-3499
Hispanic Office
2012 West 25 Street
Parma Office
Parmadale, 6753 State Road
Alcohol and drug assessment and treatment.
COVENANT
ADOLESCENT CHEMICAL TREATMENT CENTER
216-574-9000
1688 Fulton Road
Outpatient alcoholism/chemical dependency treatment and psychological
counseling. Sliding fee scale.
LAURELWOOD
COUNSELING CENTER
440-899-7722
1991 Crocker Road #400, Westlake
Outpatient program for drugs and alcohol. Private: insurance required.
OAKVIEW
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
440-816-8200
Southwest General Hospital
18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights.
In and outpatient programs for chemical dependency.
RECOVERY
RESOURCE SERVICES OF CLEVELAND
216-226-2844
Lakewood office, 14805 Detroit Avenue. Evening outpatient treatment.
UMACC
- UNITED METHODIST ALCOHOL AND CHEMICAL COUNSELING PROGRAM
440-234-1343
298 Pineview Drive
Alcohol and drug evaluation and referral, intervention and family counseling.
--Eating
Disorders--
ANOREXIA
AND BULIMIA SUPPORT GROUPS
Metro Health Medical Center - 216-778-4428
Cleveland Clinic - 216-444-6142
CENTER
FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
440-252-5800
3929 Rocky River Drive
Eating disorders counseling.
CLEVELAND
CLINIC FOUNDATION EATING DISORDER EVALUATION CENTER
216-444-KIDS (5437)
NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
1-847-831-3438
NATIONAL
CENTER FOR NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
1-800-366-1655 --Shelters--
NATIONAL
RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
1-800-621-4000
24 hour service for runaways to let their parents know they are OK. Provides
referrals to food and lodging in any area.
WESTHAVEN YOUTH SHELTER/LUTHERAN MINISTRIES
216-941-0062
Westside of Cleveland (location confidential)
24 hour a day shelter and crisis line for youth ages 13-17; two weeks
maximum stay. Referral services, assessments, counseling. No fee for service.
--Sexuality--
BIRTHRIGHT
216-228-5998
14701 Detroit Avenue, Suite 344
Pregnancy counseling, referral to adoptive agencies, transportation to doctors,
pre-natal classes, maternity and baby clothes, provides host homes for pregnant
women. All services free and confidential. By appointment.
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CLEVELAND
FREE CLINIC
216-721-4010
12201 Euclid Avenue
Evening hours: Monday-Thursday 5 to 9 p.m.
Medical Clinic, Birth control counseling, pregnancy and AIDS testing,
sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment.
Teen Clinic - Tuesday, Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Walk in. All services
free.
GAY AND
LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF CLEVELAND
216-522-1999
1418 West 29th Street
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Peer support.
LUTHERAN
CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES
216-281-2500
4100 Franklin
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment.
Confidential pregnancy counseling. Adoption service.
Sliding fee scale.
METRO
HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER'S ADOLESCENT/PEDIATRIC CLINIC
216-778-3870
Women and Children's Pavilion
Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment.
Pregnancy testing and counseling.
Teen clinic: Monday & Wednesday 1 to 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to Noon.
PLANNED
PARENTHOOD
440-331-8744
20800 Center Ridge Road
Pregnancy testing and counseling, AIDS anonymous testing, STD screening
and treatment
Monday - Friday day and evening walk-in.
No parental consent necessary.
(By Ohio
State Law, parental consent is not necessary for pregnancy testing or
STD testing and treatment.) --Lakewood
Department
of Human Services--
DIVISION
OF HEALTH
216-529-7690
12805 Detroit Avenue
Immunizations, pediatric lead testing, flu shots. referral for health
care services.
DIVISION
OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
216-521-0001
17400 Northwood Avenue
Resources and referral service for young families.
DIVISION
OF YOUTH
216-529-6870
13616 Madison Avenue
Consultation, education and support for all Lakewood residents. Groups,
youth employment and youth activities also offered. |