Evaluates cases for assistance in the following circumstances: married and unmarried persons; where applicant has experienced violence, stalking or serious threat of abuse within the last 6 months; or where minor child witnessed or experienced violence in the last 6 months; or abuser has faced charges for violence or been subject to protection order within the last 6 months; or abuser has less than 2 years remaining in period of incarceration for crime of violence. Serves residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, and Ashtabula counties who meet financial eligibility criteria (household income below 125% of current federal poverty guidelines with limited assets). Will evaluate applicants with gross income up to 200% of current federal poverty guidelines and older adults (age 60+) when determining financial eligibility for service. Abuser's income will not be considered when determining eligibility in domestic violence cases if applicant is living with the abuser. Applicant's problem must also meet case acceptance guidelines.

Intake hours to call: M, W, F: 9:00am–4:00pm T, Th: 9:00am–2:00pm