Merrick House
Merrick House is one of the locations that is awarded the Harry Ratner Human Services Fund. This fund was created to specifically help people in need with their everyday lives. Please call Merrick House for further details and instruction if you are someone in need of assistance.
Before coming to Merrick House for assistance please read the following steps so we can assist you better:
Call Lovie Freeman at 216-771-5077 to make sure you qualify for assistance as requirements may vary as well as to ask any questions you may have regarding this process.
Please bring with you a valid photo ID and the most recent bill you have paid.
Please click below to review the documentation you will need to fill out upon arriving at Merrick House. This may take some time so please be patient and prepared.
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Utilities
Phone:
216-771-5077
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Suburban Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Suburban Healthcare & Rehabilitation is a 150-bed skilled nursing facility located in North Randall, Ohio. A place where individuals and their families feel empowered, comfortable, and most importantly, special. Whether with us for therapy, skilled nursing care, dialysis treatment, respiratory (ventilator) care, wound care, long term placement, hospice services, or a respite stay, we provide a rewarding individual experience focused on healing, health, and wellness. Our medical, nursing, therapy and recreational professionals work in tandem to help you reach your highest level of independence.
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Skilled Nursing
Phone:
216-475-8880
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For the Breast of Us
For the Breast of Us is the first inclusive online community for Women of Color
diagnosed with breast cancer empowering women to make the rest of their lives
their best lives through education, connection, and community.
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Social Connections
Phone:
253.229.6629
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Chrysalis Initiative
Launched in 2019, The Chrysalis Initiative provides patients with mentoring,
resource navigation and equips women of disparate groups with the opportunity
to assess their breast cancer care intelligently. TCI pushes patients and providers
to examine how racism and bias shows up in the way care is administered and
guides participants into a responsive and inquiry-based space, empowering both
the provider and patient through the cancer treatment process.
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Phone:
.800.929.4979 ext. 102
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Edwins
Free culinary education
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Education
Phone:
216 417-1100
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Scam Squad
Learn to spot, avoid and report scams.
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Digital Connectivity
Phone:
216 443-7035
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United Way 211
Apply for free medications. Free or low-cost medical care
Category:
HealthCare
Phone:
211
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MedWorks
Free: Eye exams, glasses, insurance enrollment, assistance with follow up appts, fresh produce bags, and more.
Category:
Food
Phone:
216 201-9325
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MedWorks
Free: Eye exams, glasses, insurance enrollment, assistance with follow up appts, fresh produce bags, and more.
Category:
HealthCare
Phone:
216 201-9325
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Project Chemo Crochet Handmade Blankets
Project Chemo Crochet is a national nonprofit that provides free handmade blankets to cancer patients in the USA. In partnership with Pink Warriors, Project Chemo Crochet blankets are available to all patients regardless of cancer type to serve as an important reminder that no one fights alone.
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Care Packages
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UCSF Comfort Care Package
UCSF provides free, personalized care packages for cancer patients in the USA in active treatment to support and provide relaxation and comfort during this difficult time. Free care packages are available for adults and children. Proof of diagnosis will be required.
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Care Packages
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Courage Through Cancer Care Package
Courage Through Cancer is a faith-based national nonprofit that provides an uplifting care package to provide both hope and encouragement to cancer patients in the USA who are currently undergoing treatment. This care package includes a soft knit hat, bible, personalized notes of encouragement, and more.
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Care Packages
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The Gracie Foundation Care Package
The Gracie Foundation provides hope strength and positive energy through thoughtful care packages for women in the USA currently undergoing treatment for any type of cancer.
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Care Packages
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3D Areola Tattooing
Leia Love Salon is a group of trained tattoo artist who provide 3D areola tattooing for people who have had breast implants or diep flap reconstruction. For more information, the brochure is attached.
Category:
Cosmetic
Phone:
330-338-1373
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Medworks
Free Eye Exams, Free Prescription Glasses, Free 30-day prescriptions, Insurance enrollment, assistance with follow-up appts. Connections to community resources, fresh produce bags
Category:
HealthCare
Phone:
216-201-9325
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Ovarian Cancer & Asbestos
The Mesothelioma Center website provides updated information and resources for people suffering from cancer in connection with asbestos
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Education
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Cancer Life Line
Cancer Lifeline staff works to help cancer patients stay in treatment by providing financial resources to help meet basic needs or access medical care, including medications, health insurance, co-pays or transportation to treatment.
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Financial
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The Angela Andrade Foundation
The Angela Andrade Foundation was originally funded with the assistance of her family and friends desire to enhance and improve the quality of life of metastatic breast cancer patients through financial support.
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Financial
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Cancer Care
Support for Colorectal Cancer Patients
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Social Connections
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Cleveland Housing Network
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Foreclosure & Eviction
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Cleveland Housing Network
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Rental Assistance
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Cleveland Housing Network
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Housing
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American Cancer Society
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Transportation
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JD Breast Cancer Foundation
We understand how difficult is it for an individual and their family after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Not only are there medical bills to deal with but some may also be experiencing financial hardship due to the cost of treatment and inability to work while in treatment. JD Breast Cancer is here to help.
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Financial
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American Breast Cancer Foundation
ABCF operates a national Breast Cancer Assistance Program for screenings and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underserved individuals regardless of age, race, or gender. ABCF makes these life-saving services available to individuals who would otherwise have no other means of access. In doing so, ABCF strives to reduce barriers, facilitate diagnosis and treatment options, which are critical to achieving equality in breast cancer outcomes.
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Screening
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AlignRT Education
Empowers patients and caregivers with the resources, knowledge, and support necessary to help make an educated treatment decision about radiation therapy treatment options.
Category:
Education
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Alliance for Fertility Preservation
The mission is to increase information, resources, and access to fertility preservation for cancer patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. To streamline the process of accessing fertility services, we created the online clinic locator and referral tool called Fertility Scoutâ„¢, which is a free, web-based tool that enables patients and their healthcare providers to find local reproductive facilities.
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Family Planning
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Breast Prostetics
Available to Sisters of My Sister's Keeper. Sign up to become a sister.
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Supplies
Phone:
216-333-1819
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Knitted Knockers
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy.
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Supplies
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Cuyahoga County JFS, Workforce Opportunity Center
Category:
Childcare
Phone:
216 987-6578
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Cuyahoga County JFS, Workforce Opportunity Center
Category:
Employment
Phone:
216 987-6578
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ESOP (Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People)
Category:
Financial
Phone:
216 361-0718
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Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
Category:
Housing
Phone:
216 348-5000
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Stepforward (formerly CEOGC)
Category:
Utilities
Phone:
216 350-8008
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ASC3 Digital Literacy Technology Training Center
Category:
Digital Connectivity
Phone:
216 421-2305