Community Resource Guide

Food Resources

City Fresh

https://cityfresh.org/
City Fresh is a farm box program working to increase food access in Northeast Ohio while building community and supporting local farmers. 

Heights Emergency Food Center

https://www.heightsfoodcenter.org/
Serves only the residents of Cleveland Heights, University Heights, South Euclid, and Lyndhurst. Residents who meet income limits set by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services are eligible to receive food once per calendar month. The state limits are set at 200% of the federal poverty level.

Start Right Food Pantry

https://startrightcdc.com/hunger-center/
Bringing social services that emphasize access for disadvantaged populations to healthcare or extended independent living situations, while they wait to be served by our volunteers. 

Health Resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

https://988lifeline.org/chat/
988 Lifeline Chat and Text connects you with caring crisis counselors for emotional support 24/7/365. These services are free and confidential. You can talk or text by using 988 on your cellular device.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

https://clevelandrapecrisis.org
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s mission is to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promote healing and prevention, and advocate for social change.

MetroHealth

https://www.metrohealth.org
As Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system, MetroHealth plays an essential role in the region, caring for anyone and everyone, regardless of an ability to pay.

Housing Resources

Cleveland Heights Sewer Affordability Program

https://www.clevelandheights.gov/877/Sewer-Affordability
The City of Cleveland Heights offers two cost savings programs, the Homestead Program and the Affordability Program, to assist income eligible residents with their local sewer bill.

Cleveland Heights Tenants Right and Responsibilities

https://www.clevelandheights.gov/1780/Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-PDF
This pamphlet ensures tenants and landlords understand their rights, responsibilities, and legal remedies in promoting fairness, safe housing, and stability in our community.

Cleveland Tenants Organization

http://www.clevelandtenants.org/
Organization that provides information about the Ohio Landlord Tenant Law to landlords and tenants in Cleveland.

Home Repair Resource Center

https://hrrc-ch.org
Home Repair Resource Center is a nonprofit organization in Cleveland Heights, OH. We strive to empower residents with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain their homes for sustainable & diverse communities.

Immigration Resources

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Cuyahoga County Welcome Center

https://hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov/welcome-center
A multi-service center serving residents who are immigrants, refugees, and those with limited English proficiency. 

Refugee Services Collaborative

https://www.rsccleveland.org
Coordinating and amplifying the efforts of refugee and international newcomer-serving organizations in Greater Cleveland.

Legal Resources 

ACLU of Ohio

https://www.acluohio.org
The ACLU of Ohio is dedicated to expanding and protecting the civil liberties and civil rights of immigrants and to combat public and private discrimination. 

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

https://lasclev.org
Provides legal services at no cost to clients with low incomes, helping ensure fairness for all in the justice system.

Senior Resources

Cleveland Heights Office on Aging

https://chparks.com/505/Office-On-Aging
Office on Aging services are available to Cleveland Heights residents age 60 and over. For more information, please visit our office at 1 Monticello Boulevard or call (216) 691-7377, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.