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Asbestos – A Senior’s Guide to Cancer

Older adults are learning more about the cancers and other health risks that might affect them. Age is the most significant risk factor for developing cancer.

People 65 and older comprise 60% of all cancer patients. To raise awareness, we recently published a Seniors Guide to Cancer that covers topics like wellness tips, the importance of seeing a doctor, and preventive measures: www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma

Seniors make up around 80% of those diagnosed with mesothelioma and it takes anywhere from 20-50 years after exposure to occur, we have created a great guide for mesothelioma as well. Please click on the links above for more information and resources which services are 100% free.

Ashtabula Community Action Agency

Weatherization program, health services, head start program

Auburn Career Center

Auburn Career Center provides an innovative career and technical education that empowers all learners to excel in the emerging workplace and enrich their community.

Auburn Aspire Program (All Classes are FREE)
www.auburncc.org/AspireGED.aspx
Provides adult education, GED classes, literacy, skills improvement and English for speakers of other languages for adults and more.

Caring.com Emergency Housing Guide

Learn about the growing epidemic of homelessness in senior adults and the solution of emergency housing. Explore programs and resources in your state to help protect vulnerable seniors.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

Programs and services available in Lake County are wide-ranging, encompassing several areas such as mental health and substance use recovery, as well as family, children and community services.

Cleveland West / Lakewood – Vocational Rehabilitation Office (BRV)

Vocational rehabilitation is the process that OOD helps individuals with disabilities go through in order to gain, maintain, or return to employment.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
ood.ohio.gov
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency whose mission is to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determination, and independence.

Council on Aging (Lake County)

The Lake County Council on Aging of Ohio offers programs for those age 60 and over including: Information and Referral, Social Work Services, Meals on Wheels, In-Home Safety, Homemaker Services, and much more.

Crossroads Health

Provides diagnostic assessments, support services, psychiatric and medication services.

Extended Housing

Extended Housing provides permanent supportive housing to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness through the eighteen residential properties they own and manage throughout Lake County.

Fair Housing Resource Center

Organization that offers several housing programs for Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula County residents

Forbes House

Confidential Support Hotline is available 24-hours a day
Domestic violence shelter and services (temporary 30 days). Forbes House is to provide safety and support to end the cycle of domestic violence by offering services that focus on healing to overcome trauma and reclaim, recover and rebuild lives.

Frontline Service

Reaching out to adults and children in Northeast Ohio to end homelessness, prevent suicide, resolve behavioral health crises, and overcome trauma.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
www.frontlineservice.org/supportive-services-for-veteran-families
FrontLine Service has been operating the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program since 2011. In collaboration with other Veteran serving providers, FrontLine ensures that every Veteran experiencing homelessness has immediate access to shelter and rapid placement into permanent housing.

Goodwill - Services

Provides a variety of assistance with employment training, life skills and financial fitness matters

KeyBank

Over 160 years of doing work that matters for our clients, communities and employees by building enduring relationships as the company where people want to work, bank and invest.

Lake County ADAMHS Board

Evaluating, planning, funding and monitoring services to help Lake County residents who are dealing with mental illness or addiction.

Lake County Board of DD / Deepwood

The mission of the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Deepwood is to empower people with developmental disabilities to engage in activities that enrich their lives and contribute to their community.

Lake County Free clinic (LCFC)

LCFC exists to address the unmet healthcare needs of the residents of our community through the provision of quality medical and dental care. Services provide Chronic Care, Acute Problems, Preventive Care, On-Site Lab, Vision Screenings and Adult Dental Care, for Adults and Children, age 2 and up.

Lake County Lifeline - 2-1-1

2-1-1, HEAP, medical assistance, budget counseling, life skills training, volunteer income tax assistance

Helping Hands for Seniors Program
The Helping Hands for Seniors Program matches eligible seniors (60+) with volunteers to provide much needed assistance with daily activities that are essential for health and safety. For Details, Contact Lifeline at 440-354-2148 or An*****@LC********.org

Supporting Housing Program
Assists low-income Lake County residents with making strides in self-sufficiency by providing multiple support services and partial rental assistance. Application and Interview Required. For Details, Contact Lifeline at 440-354-2148 or in**@lc********.org

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
lclifeline.org/imagination-library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income. The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library is starting a new chapter in early childhood literacy across Ohio. Through a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to put more books in the hands of Ohio’s children, Ohio is working to ensure that every student enters kindergarten ready to succeed. That’s where the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library comes in. Our goal is that every kindergartener begins school with 60 books in their home.

Lake County Reentry Coalition

If you feel that your criminal background is a barrier to your reentry, the Lake County Reentry Coalition can guide you by providing information and referrals specific to your situation. If you need a job, housing, or help with mental health or substance abuse issues, they can get you connected.

Lake County, Ohio

A great local resource for libraries, senior services, education, and contact information for Lake County government officials.

Department of Job & Family Services – 440-350-4000
www.lakecountyohio.gov/jobs-family-services
Food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, PRC, child support, childcare, children services

Department of Planning & Community Development – 440-350-2740
www.lakecountyohio.gov/planning-community-development
Provides land use and zoning services and the County grant office functions in community development.

Lake County Probate Court
www.lakecountyohio.gov/probate-court
General Probate Court information, online probate forms, and a search engine for probate cases.

Lead Safe Ohio Program – 440-350-2740
www.lakecountyohio.gov/commissioners-office/2024/03/18/lead-safe-ohio-program
Contact 440-350-2740 or email gr***********@la************.gov NOW to learn about FREE repairs to homes and facilities! This program aims to protect more of Ohio’s families from the dangers of toxic lead. Click Here to View Flyer: Lead Safe Ohio Flyer

Ohio Means Jobs – 440-350-4000
www.lakecountyohio.gov/ohiomeansjobs
Provides services to help with finding employment.

Lake & Geauga Area Association of REALTORS®

LGAAR is the seventh largest local REALTOR® Association in the State of Ohio and represents more than 900 REALTOR® and Affiliate members in the Real Estate profession.

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers

The Center provides a wide range of services for adults whose lives have been affected by their own or another’s use of alcohol or other drugs, problem gambling or by mental illness.

Lake-Geauga United Head Start

Lake Geauga United Head Start provides free learning and development services to children ages 3-5 from low-income families. Head Start welcomes children with disabilities.

Lakeland Community College (Women's Center)

Find crucial support services for women on the Resources for Women page at Lakeland Community College, including crisis assistance and housing resources.

Laketran

Laketran offers public transportation with new real-time rider tools. Use the Ride Guide for up-to-date information, and manage Dial-a-Ride reservations easily online through Laketran Request-a-Ride.

Veterans Medical Transportation
https://laketran.com/dial-a-ride/veterans-medical-transportation/
Laketran, in partnership with the Lake County Veterans Service Commission (VSC) and Lake County Commissioners, provides Lake County’s Veterans with free Dial-a-Ride transportation to any medical or adult day care appointments and VA locations in Lake County, and limited medical and VA locations in Cuyahoga County.

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Legal Aid handles cases that impact basic needs such as health, shelter and safety, economics and education, and access to justice, with regular legal advice, brief advice, and referral clinics for civil matters (not criminal).

Life and Health Genius

Access free consultations for Medicare Plans, tailored to meet the needs of community members. This service partners with various insurance carriers to provide personalized guidance and help users make informed decisions.

Manna Counseling Services

Manna Counseling Services offers critical support through Christian counseling, focusing on emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. Available services include addiction counseling, marriage counseling, and more, addressing both psychological and spiritual needs.

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and improving quality of life. This service supports those who are unable to prepare their own meals due to age, illness, or disability.

My Life My Quit

Free, confidential help to quit vaping and other tobacco for youth under 18.

One Step at a Time Lake County

One Step at A Time Lake County helps at risk young adults in Lake County successfully transition to independent, self-sufficient adults by providing safe housing and wrap around, targeted support.

OSU Extension - Lake County

Provides parenting classes, budgeting classes, nutrition programs.

Project Hope for the Homeless

Project Hope for the Homeless provides emergency shelter services in Lake County, Ohio, offering support to both adults and families facing homelessness. The shelter operates an adult facility nightly and also has specialized programs for families and children, as well as a senior care option. In addition to basic needs, the shelter offers professional guidance and support programs to help individuals improve their living situations.

Rent Assistance (Directory)

Provides an online directory of rental assistance programs in Ohio.

Resume Builder - Employment Services

Guidance on employment services for people experiencing homelessness, detailing how to access job centers, prepare resumes, and utilize specific support programs aimed at helping homeless individuals find work.

Retire Guide - Downsizing in Retirement

Practical tips and strategies for downsizing in retirement, helping individuals simplify their lifestyle, reduce living costs, and prepare for a comfortable retirement.

Senior Advice - Assisted Living

An overview of services, costs, and financial assistance options for assisted living facilities.

Senior Living in Ohio

For families and senior citizens who are looking for senior living and care options that can help maintain their independence and quality of life in Ohio

Signature Health - Sexual & Reproductive Health Program

Signature Health provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, emphasizing low-cost or no-cost care. Available services include STD and HIV screenings, OB/GYN care, cancer screenings, and a range of reproductive health services like birth control and pregnancy testing.

Starting Point

Starting Point connects families in Northeast Ohio to child care, education, and out-of-school time programming that best meets their individual needs.

The Salvation Army

Provides food boxes, rent, mortgage & utility assistance, after school programs, computer classes and much more.

United Way of Lake County

United Way of Lake County focuses on enhancing education, health, and financial stability, ensuring safety net services are available for basic human needs and those in crisis.

Help & Resources Page
www.uwlc.org/help-resources
Access a comprehensive list of services and support available in Lake County, including crisis hotlines, mental health resources, and essential community services.

Familywize Prescription Savings Card
www.uwlc.org/familywize-prescription-savings-card
Save on prescription medications with the Familywize Prescription Savings Card available through United Way, reducing costs significantly for Lake County residents.

Lake County Food Pantries
www.uwlc.org/food-pantries
Find locations and information on food pantries throughout Lake County, providing essential food assistance to families and individuals in need.

Vantage Aging - Senior Employment Program

Serves adults who are over the age of 55 who are unemployed and having difficulty finding employment.

Western Reserve Community Development Corporation

No-cost home repairs and accessibility modifications for eligible homeowners throughout Lake County, Ohio.