Community Resources

2-1-1
2-1-1 is a free community service you can use to get information about social, health and government resources 24 hours a day, every day.
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AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
The Taskforce serves as a primary provider in Cleveland of both community based HIV prevention education, and non-medical direct services to people living with HIV and AIDS. The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland provides a compassionate and collaborative response to the needs of people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS. This is accomplished through leadership in prevention, education, supportive services and advocacy.
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Care Alliance
Care Alliance Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) whose mission is to provide high-quality health care, patient advocacy and related services to people who need them most, regardless of their ability to pay, in a manner that is cost-effective and that empowers people to improve their quality of life.
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Circle Health Services
The mission of Circle Health Services is to address vital community health needs by providing high quality health care and related services to individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay, and by advocating for policy changes that promote greater access for the underserved and improved community-wide health and wellness outcomes. Programs offered include: medical services, behavioral health services, dental clinic, AIDS/HIV services, case management, community education, and more.
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Cleveland Council of Black Nurses
CCBN members believe that the provision and enjoyment of optimal health is the birthright of every American. Although major health interest groups and governmental agencies believe this and act upon it, Black Americans, along with other minority groups in our society, are by design or neglect excluded from the means to achieve access to the health care that is available to the mainstream of America. CCBN investigates, defines, and determines what the health care needs of Black Americans are, and implements change to make available to Black Americans and other minorities health care commensurate to that of the larger society.
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The City Mission
The City Mission offers a variety of programs: overnight shelters and residential transitional programs for homeless men, women and children; spiritual aid for those incarcerated; daytime, afterschool, and evening youth programs; necessities for the poor including clothing and food; and an overnight camp experience for urban youth and families. The City Mission has three locations: E.55th and Carnegie Avenue, Laura’s Home on Puritas Avenue in Cleveland and Grand Valley Christian Retreat Center in Ashtabula County.
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Cuyahoga County Board of Health
The Board of Health provides a broad range of quality driven public health programs and services. Services and programs include: CCBH DIET Program, Cardiovascular Health Program, Child and Family Health Services, Child Fatality Review, Community Nutrition, Coordinated School Health, Dental OPTIONS Regional Referral Program, Aging Programs, Lead Poisoning Prevention, School Wellness Policy Program, Teen Wellness Initiative, Tobacco Use Prevention Program.
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The Emerald Jenny Foundation
The Emerald Jenny Foundation is dedicated to helping people find treatment for addiction. The Emerald Jenny Foundation mission is to provide an online resource to help those in Northeast Ohio affected by drug and alcohol addiction find the treatment to begin a new life. website

The Mesothelioma Center
The Mesothelioma Center provides support for families affected by mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects protective membranes surrounding lungs, heart and abdominal cavity, mainly caused by asbestos exposure. The Mesothelioma Center provides free informational books, packets and a Patient Advocacy program that works 1-on-1 with individuals to help them find support.
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Neighborhood Family Practice
Neighborhood Family Practice (NFP) is a non-profit community health center providing quality primary healthcare services to patients of all ages on the West Side of Cleveland, OH. NFP accepts patients with Medicaid HMOs, commercial health insurance, Medicare, and offer a sliding fee scale for patients without health insurance.
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NEON
NEON is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) network of community health centers dedicated to improving access to health care and reducing health disparities in Greater Cleveland. NEON provides primary care services including family medicine, adult medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology. Behavioral health and dental services are offered at most of NEON health center sites. On-site ancillary services include laboratory, pharmacy, X-ray, mammography and ultrasound. Patients have access to services seven days a week through extended evening and weekend hours.
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North Coast Health
North Coast Health (NCH), a faith-based free and charitable clinic, provides medical care to people with low or no income-with or without insurance. NCH doctors and nurse practitioners provide primary care including appointments for regular check-ups as well as same-day appointments for urgent needs (colds, sore throat, fever). NCH also offers prescription assistance, counseling, education for the management of diabetes, high blood pressure and other conditions, assistance applying for health care coverage (Medicaid and Marketplace plans) and other services. NCH is open five days per week with available evening and weekend hours. Call 216.228.7878 to schedule an appointment.
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Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB)
The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) connects low and moderate-income Ohioans with access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits.
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Ohio Association of Community Health Centers
Ohio’s Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (FQHCs) are required to provide care to all patients regardless of a person’s insurance status or ability to pay. The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC) is a non-profit, professional trade association representing all 34 of Ohio’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs, or Community Health Centers). Our Mission is to ensure access to high-quality affordable health care for all Ohioans through the growth and development of Ohio’s FQHCs.
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Ohio Medicaid Transportation Services
If you must travel 30 miles or more from your home to receive covered health care services, most Medicaid plans can provide transportation to and from your health care appointments. Click on your plan below to learn more.
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Parafill
With Parafill you can worry less about your medications, and focus more on living. Join a pharmacy that wants to take more off of your plate so you can rest easy. Parafill offers competitive pricing and FREE same-day delivery to your home.
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Prevent Blindness Ohio (PBO)
From the beginning, Prevent Blindness’ mission has remained steadfast – to prevent blindness and preserve sight.  Our goal is to prevent the 50% of vision loss that is needless and help all Ohioans enjoy good sight for life!
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The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland
Whether it’s embracing the homeless, uplifting the abused or abandoned, training and mentoring the disadvantaged, providing character building programs for youth, or assisting the displaced or elderly, The Salvation Army’s goal remains the same: serving the most people, meeting the most needs, DOING THE MOST GOOD! Various services are offered, including homeless programs, recovery services, education, senior services, emergency food programs and more.
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Call Medworks Navigation Team today at 216-231-5350 ext. 205, e-mail NavTeam@medworksusa.org, or click HERE for more information on any of the above resources.