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Public help in Cuyahoga County

Numbers worth having on the fridge

Each entry is taken from an official page, linked below it, and was checked on October 9, 2026. Cuyahoga Care is not connected to any of them and does not refer or recommend.

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  1. Emergency

    Police, fire and ambulance

    Someone is hurt, in danger, or something is happening right now.

    Source: 911.gov · checked 2026-10-09

    Call 911

  2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    National, free, any time

    Call, text, or chat with a counselor "anytime, day or night", for the person you look after or for yourself.

    Source: 988lifeline.org · checked 2026-10-09

    Call or text 988

  3. United Way 211

    United Way of Greater Cleveland

    Free and confidential referral to local services, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (as the County's DSAS page puts it).

    Source: Cuyahoga County DSAS page · checked 2026-10-09

    Dial 211

  4. Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) Connection Center

    Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services

    The County's own number for its senior and adult services, including applying for its in-home programs and reporting a concern to Adult Protective Services.

    Source: hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov · checked 2026-10-09

    (216) 420-6700

  5. Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

    Serves Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties

    The region's area agency on aging; it runs a Family Caregiver Support program that helps caregivers name their needs and find resources.

    Source: areaagingsolutions.org · checked 2026-10-09

    800-626-7277

  6. Eldercare Locator

    U.S. Administration for Community Living

    A public service that connects older adults and their families with support services, by phone, text, chat or email.

    Source: eldercare.acl.gov · checked 2026-10-09

    1-800-677-1116

  7. Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline

    Alzheimer's Association

    Open around the clock, 365 days a year, for people living with dementia and the people caring for them.

    Source: alz.org · checked 2026-10-09

    800-272-3900

Numbers change. If one of these does not reach the right place, the source link is the place to check. This page is information, not advice.