Westlake

Local offices in Westlake

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  Westlake Community Services

  28975 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145

  Help here

  • Social services and referralsStaff can connect residents of any age with local help and tell them about assistance programs they may qualify for.
  • Food pantryEligible Westlake residents can ask about emergency food and holiday food distributions.
  • Senior and disability supportOlder adults and eligible residents can ask about transportation, safety check calls, and assistive devices to borrow.
  Call 440-899-3544DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwestlake.org

• Utilities · City office

  Westlake Finance Department

  27700 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145

  Help here

  • Utility billingResidents can contact the Finance Department about city utility billing and account questions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 440-617-4250DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwestlake.org

• Utilities · City office

  Westlake Service Department

  Help here

  • City service requestResidents can contact the Service Department about city infrastructure and public works issues.
  Call 440-835-6432Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwestlake.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Westlake City Hall

  27700 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsCall City Hall for general city information or to find the right department.
  Call 440-871-3300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwestlake.org

• Library · Regional office

  Westlake Porter Public Library

  27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145

  Help here

  • Library cards, materials, and programsPeople who live, work, own property, or go to school in Ohio can get a free library card and use library programs and materials.Read more
  • Homebound library serviceWestlake residents who cannot safely visit the library can ask to have library materials delivered to them.Read more
  Call 440-871-2600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westlakelibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Westlake Recreation Department

  28955 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesResidents can find recreation classes, sports, pools, parks, and facility rentals through the department.Apply online
  Call 440-808-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwestlake.org

City of Westlake website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Westlake

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cuyahoga County

Westlake 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.
  Call 216-987-7000DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 216-443-5100DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

  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.
  Call 216-443-7260DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 216-420-6844DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 216-241-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamhscc.org

Everything in Cuyahoga County

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