Emergency Financial Assistance | Cuyahoga County Division Of Senior And Adult Services

13815 Kinsman Rd., Cleveland, OH 44120

Eligibility

Cuyahoga County adults aged 60 or older, or those 18 to 59 years of age with a disability with proof of SSDI. Income at or below 200% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Level ($30,120). Client, spouse, or household member is active in ongoing services with any DSAS Program. Those needing assistance who are not current DSAS clients should be referred to Centralized Intake to begin the application process. Must have income if looking for rent assistance. Clients may only use this service once. For rent assistance, client must be facing eviction to qualify for assistance.

Hours

M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm.

(216) 420-6750

Voice

(216) 420-6700

Voice - voice | Centralized Intake

(216) 420-6735

Fax

https://hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov

Application process

Phone for appointment or for more information. Should not be considered emergency money as the application process can take 8-12 weeks.

Fees

None.

Service area

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Offers a one-time payment assistance of up to $500 to help with utility bills (gas, electric, sewer, water.) May be able to help with rent. Additional funds over $500 may be available depending on the special circumstances of the client.

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211 Cleveland

What's Here

Gas Service Payment Assistance Developmental Disabilities Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities Rent Payment Assistance Sewer Service Payment Assistance Physical Disabilities Water Service Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Cuyahoga County Division Of Senior And Adult Services

Provides services to improve the quality of life for the senior and disabled adult population of Cuyahoga County, focusing on vulnerable elderly and at-risk adults. Services offered include home support/nursing; Adult Protective Services (APS) and Information and Outreach.