Shaker Heights
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Local offices in Shaker Heights
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Shaker Heights Neighborhood and Housing Services
Help here
- Home repair and safety grantsEligible residents can apply for city grants to help pay for certain home repairs and safety improvements.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shakerheightsoh.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
First CALL Mental Health Response Program
Help here
- Mental health crisis response and service connectionsCall or text 911 for emergencies or 988 for crisis counseling; First CALL connects people in crisis with local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shakerheightsoh.gov
Older adults · City office
Shaker Heights Senior Services
Help here
- Senior activities and programsOlder adults can find city activities, programs, and connections to support services here.
- Senior transportationResidents age 60 and older can get information about rides to medical appointments, shopping, and the community building.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shakerheightsoh.gov
State office
Ohio BMV Deputy Registrar License Agency
16945 Chagrin Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationResidents can visit the deputy registrar agency for driver license and identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Shaker Heights Public Library
16500 Van Aken Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Help here
- Library cards, materials, and public servicesResidents can get a library card and use books, digital materials, computers, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shakerlibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Shaker Heights City Hall
3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Help here
- City information and resident servicesCall City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shakerheightsoh.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Shaker Heights Parks & Recreation Department
3301 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesResidents can register for recreation classes, camps, and activities and get information about city parks and facilities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shakerheightsoh.gov
City of Shaker Heights website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Shaker Heights first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Martin de Porres Family Center
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
4.3 miles from the center of Shaker Heights1264 E 123rd St, Cleveland, OH 44108
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in Cuyahoga or Lorain counties
What to bring: Photo ID is required. First-time visitors must register in person with photo ID and proof of residency and household members.
Listed on ccdocle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. John Paul II Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
4.5 miles from the center of Shaker Heights8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Fatima Family Center
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
5.5 miles from the center of Shaker Heights6600 Lexington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in Cuyahoga or Lorain counties
What to bring: Photo ID is required. First-time visitors must register in person with photo ID and proof of residency and household members.
Listed on ccdocle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Rydzewski Family Healthy Choice Market
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
6.5 miles from the center of Shaker Heights15500 South Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed1 PM to 7 PM
- Thu4 PM to 7 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Income-eligible neighbors
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Nottingham Food Pantry
6.6 miles from the center of Shaker Heights18316 Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 44110, 44112, and 44119; call ahead
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
7.1 miles from the center of Shaker Heights1736 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in Cuyahoga or Lorain counties
What to bring: Photo ID is required. First-time visitors must register in person with photo ID and proof of residency and household members.
Listed on ccdocle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shaker Heights
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
13815 Coit Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Step Forward
1801 Superior Avenue, Suite 400, Cleveland, OH 44114
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cuyahoga County
Shaker Heights is in Cuyahoga County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
1641 Payne Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, medical, child care, and utility benefits.Apply online
- Family servicesGet information about child care help and other family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov
Child support · County office
Office of Child Support Services
1640 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for or manage child support, establish parentage, or request a change to an order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with urgent needs and other challenges.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycleveland.org
Housing help · County office
Cuyahoga County Housing and Community Development
2079 East Ninth Street, 7th Floor, Room 5-210, Cleveland, OH 44115
Help here
- Housing programsFind county housing programs and information about home repair and housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cuyahogacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services
310 West Lakeside Avenue, Suite 595, Cleveland, OH 44113
Help here
- Homelessness assistanceFind information about emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
2012 West 25th Street, 6th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44113
Help here
- Mental health and addiction service referralsCall for help finding mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamhscc.org
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988