Referral Information
211: In Lake County, call 2-1-1 for free referral and resource information. This is free, and trained professionals are there 24/7.
Crisis Hotline: For mental health emergencies and thoughts of suicide, please call 440-953-8255, 440-357-7300 or 800-411-0103.
Fair Housing Resource Center: Housing programs to benefit residents of Lake County; click to connect to website, or call (440)392-0147.
Forbes House: Shelter for battered women and their children. Call 440-357-1018 or 440-953-9779.
Project Hope for the Homeless: Emergency, temporary shelter and services for men, women and families.
Lake County Food Bank: Provides non-perishable groceries and makes referrals to other food pantries; please call 440-951-3646 or 440-354-5766
Salvation Army: Free hot meals Monday thru Friday 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Food Pantry open three days a week. Please call 440-354-3774.
Lake County Free Medical Clinic: Provides low-cost medical services & prescription assistance. Walk-in Hours and appointments available. Please call 440-352-8986 or 800-559-0058.
Lake County General Health District: Provides vaccination, TB tests, AIDS tests, and well-child services, as well as drug disposal. Call 440-350-2543, 918-2189.
Lake County ADAMHS Board: Please call 440-350-3117.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Lake County: Offers many benefits, services and valuable information for all persons affected by mental illness. Now located at One Victoria Square, Suite 260 in Painesville. Call 440-639-1200 for more information.