Local Resources
Local Resources
Dementia & Caregiver Resources in the Greater Cleveland Area
Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and support is available. The resources below provide help for individuals living with dementia, caregivers, families, and older adults across Greater Cleveland and surrounding counties.
Alzheimers.gov
Federal resource managed by the National Institute on Aging with trusted information on Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Website: https://www.alzheimers.gov
Alzheimer’s Association
Education, support groups, care consultation, and a 24/7 helpline.
Phone: 1-800-272-3900
Website: https://www.alz.org
Location: Independence, OH
Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation – Center for Artful Living
Creative arts programs for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Phone: 440-414-0434
Website: https://farrellfoundation.org
Location: Westlake, OH
ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
24-hour suicide prevention and mental health crisis line.
Phone: 216-623-6888
Website: https://www.adamhscc.org
United Way – First Call for Help
Dial 211 to connect with local services in any county.
Website: https://www.211oh.org
NAMI Greater Cleveland
Support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Phone: 216-875-7776
Website: https://namigreatercleveland.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Ohio Crisis Text Line
Text 4HOPE to 741741
Disaster Distress Helpline
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services Helpline
Helpline to find mental health and addiction services in your local community.
Phone: 1-877-275-6364
The PEER Center Warm Line
Peer support line offering non-crisis emotional support. Available 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Phone: 614-358-8255
County-Specific Crisis Lines (Ohio)
A directory of community help and crisis lines by county across Ohio.
Website: https://www.oacbha.org/docs/Community_Help_and_Crisis_Lines.pdf
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Caregiver support, aging services, and care planning.
Phone: 216-791-8000
Website: https://www.benrose.org
Location: Cleveland, OH
PASSPORT Program
In-home personal care and homemaker services for older adults.
Phone: 1-800-626-7277
Meals on Wheels Cleveland
Meal delivery services for older adults.
Phone: 216-791-9378
Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery (OCAAR)
Recovery support and advocacy.
Website: https://www.ocaar.org
Narcotics Anonymous – Central Ohio
Website: https://nacentralohio.org
Alcoholics Anonymous (Online Meetings)
Website: https://e-aa.org
SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/virtual-recovery-resources
Sober Grid App
Peer-based recovery support app.
Website: https://fivedottwelve.com/projects/sobergrid/
The Addict’s Parents United (TAPU)
Support and education for parents and families affected by addiction.
Website: https://www.tapunited.org
Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
Resources, education, and support for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
Website: https://casinocontrol.ohio.gov/ResponsibleGambling/ResourcesforProblemGamblers.aspx
Gamblers Anonymous Hotline
24-hour hotline offering support and connection to meetings.
Phone: 855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542)
At-Home Fitness & Wellness
- Planet Fitness: https://www.facebook.com/planetfitness
- Gold’s Gym Anywhere: https://www.goldsgym.com/anywhere
- Do Yoga With Me: https://www.doyogawithme.com
Better You, Better Ohio!
State-sponsored wellness program.
Website: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for individuals receiving long-term care services.
Phone: 1-800-365-3112
Website: http://www.ltco.org
Location: Cleveland, OH
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
Phone: 1-800-626-7277
Website: https://www.areaagingsolutions.org
City of Cleveland Department of Aging
Phone: 216-664-2833
Website: https://www.city.cleveland.oh.us
Cuyahoga County Department of Aging
Phone: 216-420-6750
Website: https://dsas.cuyahogacounty.us
Additional County Aging & Human Services
- Ashtabula County: 440-998-6750
- Columbiana County: 330-332-1163
- Geauga County: 440-285-9141
- Lake County Council on Aging: 440-205-8111
- Lorain County Office on Aging: 440-326-4800
- Mahoning County: 330-505-2300
- Portage County: 330-896-9172
- Stark County: 330-896-9172
- Summit County: 330-896-9172
- Trumbull County: 330-675-2486
- Wayne County: 330-746-2938
My HealtheVet (VA)
Online health management for Veterans.
Website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/manage-health/
Alzheimers.gov
Federal resource managed by the National Institute on Aging with trusted information on Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Website: https://www.alzheimers.gov
Alzheimer’s Association
Education, support groups, care consultation, and a 24/7 helpline.
Phone: 1-800-272-3900
Website: https://www.alz.org
Location: Independence, OH
Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation – Center for Artful Living
Creative arts programs for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Phone: 440-414-0434
Website: https://farrellfoundation.org
Location: Westlake, OH
ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
24-hour suicide prevention and mental health crisis line.
Phone: 216-623-6888
Website: https://www.adamhscc.org
United Way – First Call for Help
Dial 211 to connect with local services in any county.
Website: https://www.211oh.org
NAMI Greater Cleveland
Support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Phone: 216-875-7776
Website: https://namigreatercleveland.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Ohio Crisis Text Line
Text 4HOPE to 741741
Disaster Distress Helpline
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services Helpline
Helpline to find mental health and addiction services in your local community.
Phone: 1-877-275-6364
The PEER Center Warm Line
Peer support line offering non-crisis emotional support. Available 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Phone: 614-358-8255
County-Specific Crisis Lines (Ohio)
A directory of community help and crisis lines by county across Ohio.
Website: https://www.oacbha.org/docs/Community_Help_and_Crisis_Lines.pdf
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Caregiver support, aging services, and care planning.
Phone: 216-791-8000
Website: https://www.benrose.org
Location: Cleveland, OH
PASSPORT Program
In-home personal care and homemaker services for older adults.
Phone: 1-800-626-7277
Meals on Wheels Cleveland
Meal delivery services for older adults.
Phone: 216-791-9378
Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery (OCAAR)
Recovery support and advocacy.
Website: https://www.ocaar.org
Narcotics Anonymous – Central Ohio
Website: https://nacentralohio.org
Alcoholics Anonymous (Online Meetings)
Website: https://e-aa.org
SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/virtual-recovery-resources
Sober Grid App
Peer-based recovery support app.
Website: https://fivedottwelve.com/projects/sobergrid/
The Addict’s Parents United (TAPU)
Support and education for parents and families affected by addiction.
Website: https://www.tapunited.org
Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
Resources, education, and support for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
Website: https://casinocontrol.ohio.gov/ResponsibleGambling/ResourcesforProblemGamblers.aspx
Gamblers Anonymous Hotline
24-hour hotline offering support and connection to meetings.
Phone: 855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542)
At-Home Fitness & Wellness
- Planet Fitness: https://www.facebook.com/planetfitness
- Gold’s Gym Anywhere: https://www.goldsgym.com/anywhere
- Do Yoga With Me: https://www.doyogawithme.com
Better You, Better Ohio!
State-sponsored wellness program.
Website: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for individuals receiving long-term care services.
Phone: 1-800-365-3112
Website: http://www.ltco.org
Location: Cleveland, OH
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
Phone: 1-800-626-7277
Website: https://www.areaagingsolutions.org
City of Cleveland Department of Aging
Phone: 216-664-2833
Website: https://www.city.cleveland.oh.us
Cuyahoga County Department of Aging
Phone: 216-420-6750
Website: https://dsas.cuyahogacounty.us
Additional County Aging & Human Services
- Ashtabula County: 440-998-6750
- Columbiana County: 330-332-1163
- Geauga County: 440-285-9141
- Lake County Council on Aging: 440-205-8111
- Lorain County Office on Aging: 440-326-4800
- Mahoning County: 330-505-2300
- Portage County: 330-896-9172
- Stark County: 330-896-9172
- Summit County: 330-896-9172
- Trumbull County: 330-675-2486
- Wayne County: 330-746-2938
My HealtheVet (VA)
Online health management for Veterans.
Website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/manage-health/
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