Emergency Assistance
If you’re experiencing an emergency that requires police, fire department, or ambulance services please dial 911.
Cuyahoga County provides emergency assistance for those in need of food, shelter, security, and more.
- Available 24 hours a day, every day
- Operators will discuss your options for emergency housing, food, income assistance, utility assistance and more
- Operators will work with you to make sure you get what you need
Resources and programs for those in need of:
For immediate assistance dial 211.
To report abuse or neglect of children, call 216-696-KIDS.
To report abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities, call 216-420-6700.
Domestic violence victims, call 216-391-HELP.