- Child Abuse/Neglect: (216) 696-5437
- Imminent Danger: 911
- Mental Health Emergency: (216) 623-6888
The Senior Services team provides support through activities, congregate and delivered meals, social services, and transportation.
Resources for families with children from birth to school age, including the Lakewood Family Room.
Youth service organization for middle- and high-school students that runs Summer Service Camp and the Home Alone program.
Regional resource that offers support services to families with children under age 18.
At Cove Community Center, the Lakewood Department of Human Services provides a continuum of responsive programs and services that enhance promote the health and well being of individuals, families and the community.
The Human Services team is headquartered at Cove Community Center which houses a wide variety of programming, events, and community services for all ages.
Cove Community Center
12525 Lake Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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May 24, 2026
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May 25, 2026(1 event)
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May 26, 2026(1 event)
9:30 AM |
May 27, 2026(4 events)
9:30 AM |
May 28, 2026(2 events)
9:30 AM |
May 29, 2026(2 events)
9:30 AM |
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Cove Community Center is the home of the Department of Human Services for the City of Lakewood. The center opened in April of 2022 after renovation of the former Cove United Methodist Church. After extensive renovation, the three current divisions in the Department of Human Services (Division of Aging, Division of Youth, and Division of Early Childhood) now serve the residents under one roof.
Cove Community Center is truly an intergenerational hub of services for the residents of our community and beyond.
No. This is the City of Lakewood. All county related assistance including child support, food stamps, health insurance, job training, and emergency assistance, can be found by calling Cuyahoga County Department of Jobs and Family Services at (216) 987-7000.
Please reach out to the Lakewood Community Services Center at (216) 226-6466.
Please reach out to the Lakewood Community Services Center at (216) 226-6466.
Please reach out to the Lakewood Community Services Center at (216) 226-6466. LCSC has a food pantry, offers food assistance, and compiles a calendar for community meals.
For a list of current community meals, visit the LCSC Community Meals page.
For food assistance and or food stamps, please contact Cuyahoga County Department of Jobs and Family Services at (216) 987-7000.
The Department of Human Services relies on monetary donations to support programs and services provided to the Lakewood community and welcome monetary donations at any time through the Lakewood Foundation. To donate other items, please contact United Way’s 211 First Call for Help by calling 211.
Please contact Neighborhood Family Practice (A Federally Qualified Health Center) at (216) 281-0872. They have a Health Center in Lakewood Called North Coast Community Health Center located at 11906 Madison Ave.
For additional information on prescription assistance please contact United Way’s 211 First Call for Help by calling 211.
For veteran’s services and benefits, contact the Cuyahoga County Veteran’s Services Commission at (216) 698-2600.
Contact the Cuyahoga County Department of Jobs and Family Services at (216) 987-7000.
LakewoodAlive offers programs for qualified homeowners to make home repairs and perform yard work for those unable to do so or to afford it themselves. Call them at (216) 521-0655.
LakewoodAlive offers assistance dealing with bedbugs. Call them at (216) 521-0655.
If you are a caregiver you are invited to attend one of our financial literacy classes at Cove Community Center.
You can also call ESOP (Financial Wellness and Housing Stability) at (216) 791-8000.
No. Please call the Lakewood Social Security Office at (800) 772-1213.