In Lake County Dial 211 or 1-800-654-5465 for help finding needed services, 24 hours a day.
EMERGENCY FOOD:
Salvation Army - 69 Pearl St., Painesville 354-3774 Free hot meal Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
St. James Episcopal Church - 131 N. State St., Painesville 354-3526 Free hot meal Saturday, Sunday & holidays 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
United Way LINK Information and Referral - 639-4420 or 953-LINK makes referrals to local food pantries.
EMERGENCY SHELTER:
Forbes House: 357-1018 or 953-9779 Crisis shelter for battered women and their children.
Lake County Dept. of Job and Family Services: 177 Main Street, Painesville - 350-4000 or 918-4000 or 298-3357 Emergency motel stays for income-eligible familes with children.
Project Hope for the Homeless: Weekdays: 953-LINK or 1-800-654-LINK Evenings/Weekends: 352-6191 or 946-7264 Overnight shelter for men, women and families.