Disability Services in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Cuyahoga County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Cuyahoga County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Cuyahoga County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Linking Employment, Abilities & Potential (LEAP) ((216) 696-2716, Cleveland)
- Services for Independent Living ((216) 731-1529, Westlake)
- The Arc of Ohio. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Achievement Centers for Children (440-250-2520, Westlake)
- Action Recovery — Nancy Duff-Boehm PhD and Associates (440-777-9200, North Olmsted)
- Allied Behavioral Health Services (440-734-4037, Cleveland)
- Applewood Centers Inc — CAS Campus/Eleanor Gerson School (216-521-6511 x1781, Cleveland)
- 3615 Chester Avenue (216-781-6228, Cleveland)
- Ann B Reichsman Community Health Center (216-281-0872, Cleveland)
- Ann B Reichsman Community Health Center (Relocation) (216-281-0872, Cleveland)
- Asian Services In Action (216-881-0330, Cleveland)
- A Place 2b Me Inc (PARMA)
- Access 2 Teach Transition Program I Nc (SOLON)
- All Phase Foundation (CLEVELAND)
- American Center For Conflict Resolution Institute (CLEVELAND HTS)
- 1 Pure Family Homecare Llc (216-541-0330, CLEVELAND). In-home support
- 1 Wish (216-339-7203, CLEVELAND). In-home support
- 12 Step Life Behavioral Health (216-450-9557, CLEVELAND). Behavioral health agency
- 19350 Euclid Avenue Ops Llc (216-904-6402, EUCLID). Substance-use treatment
- A 1 Nursing Care Of Cleveland (216-812-3426, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS)
- A Better Alternative To Senior Care, Inc (216-581-0610, MAPLE HEIGHTS)
- Ahc Home Health Of Cleveland Llc (440-276-7000, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS)
- Alpha Home Health Agency Llc (216-298-9041, CLEVELAND)
- 1st Class Top Choice Senior Transit, Llc (216-314-0383, CLEVELAND). Medical & accessible transport
Statewide programs serving Cuyahoga County
These serve every county in Ohio, including Cuyahoga County.
- The Ohio State University Nisonger Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Ohio (800-282-9181). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council ((614) 466-5205). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Assistive Technology of Ohio ((614) 292-7721). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) (844-382-5452). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Ohio
- Darke County
- Crawford County
- Defiance County
- Coshocton County
- Gallia County
- Highland County
- Licking County
- Mercer County
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