Links: Community Resources

> CITY OF CLEVELAND
Link to Cleveland City Services and Programs

> CLEVELAND SENIORS.COM
Website provides easy to use, relevant local information for Clevelanders who are 50+.

> CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health provides a wide range of public health programs and services. For more information on what is offered, contact 216/443-7500.

> CUYAHOGA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MAIN SITE
The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission has been serving as a planning and decision-making resource for the public sector of Cuyahoga County. Agency staff provides services to the County, municipalities, regional agencies and not-for-profit corporations.

> DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR AND ADULT SERVICES
The Mission of the Department of Senior and Adult Services is to provide quality in-home and community services to seniors, disabled and vulnerable adults based on individual need.

> FAIRHILL CENTER
You can find a wide variety of programs and services at Fairhill Center for older adults. Learn new skills, make new friends, and continue your lifelong learning! Contact (216) 421-1350 for more information.

> FIRST CALL FOR HELP
United Way's 211/First Call For Help is a free and confidential information service ready to direct you to the health and human services you need in Cuyahoga County.

> GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
RTA services, rider information, news, and organization information

> GOLDEN AGE CENTERS OF GREATER CLEVELAND
Be a part of the Great Cleveland 60+ family and participate in a social gathering at your local golden age center. The variety of services offered include organized recreational activities, health promotions, meals, help with medical and government forms and support to improve your quality of life and achieve greater independence.

> GOODRICH-GANNET NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
Local community center providing programs and activities for area seniors. Contact (216) 432-1717 for further information.

> LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
The Long Term Care Ombudsman handles complaints about long term care and provides help in selecting nursing homes, assisted living, and adult care facilities in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties. Call (216) 696-2719 or (800) 365-3112 regarding all your concerns for residents rights.

> NOACA – NORTHEAST AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY
A Federally funded designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for five counties of Northeast Ohio. It’s chief functions are to provide long and short-range transportation planning, transportation-related air quality planning and area wide water quality management planning.

> NORTH COAST SENIORS CONNECT
Sponsored by the Cleveland Public Library, SeniorsConnect website brings you community information at your fingertips!

> OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT)
A link to the state of Ohio’s transportation system as well as the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. You will find traffic information, road conditions and information about programs for seniors and the disabled.

> SENIORS CONNECTION RADIO
Programming dedicated to providing a unique, informative, and entertaining hour along with music and trivia from the 40's, 50's and 60's. The Senior Connection can be heard on WERE 1300 AM radio in Cleveland, Ohio on Mondays and Fridays from 8-9:00 am and Saturdays from 6:00-7:00 am.

>UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND
United Way of Greater Cleveland makes a difference in the lives of more than 400,000 people throughout Greater Cleveland each year. We provide funding to more than 200 programs provided by our 105 partner agencies and 21 newly funded agencies. These programs are carefully reviewed through a citizen review process and meet well-established professional standards for nonprofit management practices, financial management and service provision.

> WESTERN RESERVE AREA AGENCY ON AGING (WRAAA)
The Area Agency is responsible for planning, coordinating and administering state and federal funded programs and services for older adults.

> WORK ACCESS AND VAN POOLS
The van pool program is designed to address gaps in public transportation by providing service to targeted major employment centers and industrial parks throughout Cuyahoga County and selected areas of neighboring counties.