Bridging Community and Healthcare across the Buckeye State
Let's connect Ohioans to arts, nature, movement, and social activities as a pathway to better health — working alongside healthcare providers, community organizations, and the people we serve.
What We Do
What is Social Prescribing?
Social prescribing is a model of care delivery that enables health professionals to formally prescribe non-clinical community activities, including the arts, movement, nature, and volunteering, to improve patient health and wellbeing, often at minimal patient cost.
Rather than relying solely on medication or clinical interventions, social prescribing recognizes that many factors affecting health are social in nature: loneliness, lack of purpose, financial stress, and disconnection from community. A trained link worker or social prescriber helps connect individuals to the right activities and organizations in their local area.
The model originated in the United Kingdom, where over 3,000 social prescribing link workers now operate within the NHS. It has since spread globally, with growing adoption across the United States. Ohio is poised to lead the way.
44%
of patients who receive social prescribing report improved wellbeing (Dayson & Bashir, 2014)
28%
reduction in GP visits after social prescribing programs (NHS England, 2019)
3,000+
link workers now active across NHS England
11.7M
Ohioans who could benefit from expanded social prescribing access
The Six Pillars of Social Prescribing
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Arts and Creativity
Known as "Arts on Prescription," this includes painting, singing in choirs, attending theater, or taking craft classes to improve mood and reduce anxiety.
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Movement and Physical Activity
Connecting people to exercise groups, walking clubs, or dance classes to improve physical health and reduce the risk of chronic conditions.
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Nature-Based Activities
"Green social prescribing" involves gardening, conservation volunteering, or nature walks to boost mental health and increase connection to the environment.
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Belonging and Social Connection
A core tenant that fosters community by connecting people to lunch clubs, support groups, or community centers to reduce isolation and loneliness.
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Service and Volunteering
Enabling people to contribute to their community, which improves self-esteem, sense of purpose, and mental health outcomes.
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Practical Advice and Support
Assisting with non-medical needs like housing, debt, or unemployment that are major drivers of poor health outcomes.
How It Works
The Social Prescribing Pathway
A typical social prescribing journey begins when a healthcare provider identifies that a patient's health concerns have significant social or lifestyle components. Rather than (or in addition to) a clinical referral, the provider connects the patient with a link worker, a trained community navigator who takes time to understand the person's needs, goals, and interests.
The link worker then connects the patient to appropriate community activities: an art class at a local museum, a community garden, a singing group, a men's shed, or a walking group. Follow-up support ensures the individual is settling in and benefiting from the activity. The result is a more holistic model of health that treats the whole person.
Source: World Health Organization. (2021). Social prescribing: a key component of primary health care. WHO Regional Office for Europe.
Our Purpose
Mission & Goals
Our mission is to enhance social prescribing across Ohio by scaling a model that connects healthcare with community to address loneliness, chronic disease, and social drivers of health.
Mission Statement
The Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative exists to advance and scale social prescribing practices across the state of Ohio by educating healthcare professionals, mapping community assets, building referral infrastructure, and convening stakeholders from health, arts, community development, and policy sectors. We believe that health is shaped by where and how people live, and that community is the best form of medicine.
🎯 Educate
Train healthcare workers, social workers, and community navigators in social prescribing principles and referral practices.
🗺️ Map
Build a comprehensive asset map of Ohio's arts, wellness, nature, and social programs available for prescription.
🔗 Connect
Create referral pathways and link workers who bridge clinical care and community resources.
📣 Advocate
Champion policy changes that support social prescribing reimbursement and infrastructure at state and national levels.
📊 Measure
Collect and share data on outcomes so the evidence base for Ohio social prescribing continues to grow.
🌱 Scale
Develop replicable models that can spread across all 88 Ohio counties, from urban centers to rural communities.
The Evidence
Why Social Prescribing? What Does the Research Say?
The evidence base for social prescribing has grown substantially over the past two decades, with robust findings from the UK, Canada, Australia, and increasingly the United States.
58%
of adults in the US report feeling lonely "always" or "sometimes" (Cigna, 2020)
80%
of health outcomes driven by social, economic & environmental factors (WHO, 2008)
$78B
annual cost of social isolation to Medicare (AARP, 2017)
26%
reduction in anxiety and depression in arts engagement participants (APPG, UK, 2017)
Dayson, C. & Bashir, N. (2014). The social and economic impact of the Rotherham Social Prescribing Pilot. Sheffield Hallam University.
Husk, K., et al. (2020). Social prescribing: where is the evidence? British Journal of General Practice, 70(691), 62–63.
Stickley, T. & Hui, A. (2012). Social prescribing through arts on prescription: a pilot study. Perspectives in Public Health, 132(1), 56–63.
Sneed, R.S., et al. (2021). A systematic review of arts-based interventions for chronic disease. Arts in Psychotherapy, 73, 101751.
Marmot, M. (2020). Health Equity in England: The Marmot Review 10 Years On. Institute of Health Equity.
Ohio Context
Why Ohio, Why Now?
Ohio faces outsized challenges that social prescribing is uniquely positioned to address: high rates of opioid-related mortality, persistent rural health disparities across Appalachian Ohio, an aging population in many communities, and decades of deindustrialization creating social and economic fragmentation.
At the same time, Ohio has extraordinary assets: world-class arts and cultural institutions in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati; Federally Qualified Health Centers serving rural communities; robust community health worker infrastructure; and a network of universities, hospitals, and nonprofits ready to collaborate.
The Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative is the connective tissue: the organization that brings these assets together with a shared framework, shared language, and shared ambition to make social prescribing a standard part of how Ohio delivers care.
Our Work
Current Projects
We are building the infrastructure for social prescribing to scale across Ohio through several interconnected initiatives.
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Education
Healthcare Worker Education Program
Developing and delivering curriculum to physicians, nurses, social workers, community health workers, and care coordinators across Ohio. Our training introduces social prescribing principles, teaches practitioners how to identify patients who would benefit, and provides practical tools for making community referrals. We are currently reaching out to medical schools to explore opportunities to embed social prescribing education into existing curricula and continuing education frameworks.
Status: Curriculum development phase. Reaching out to medical schools.
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Mapping
Ohio Social Prescribing Asset Map
Building a comprehensive, publicly accessible database of community assets across all 88 Ohio counties that can serve as destinations for social prescriptions: arts programs, cultural institutions, nature spaces, volunteer opportunities, community centers, gardening programs, fitness groups, and more. The asset map will be integrated into clinical workflows and accessible to link workers statewide.
Hosting roundtables bringing together healthcare providers, arts organizations, policymakers, public health officials, community organizations, and people with lived experience of social prescribing. Roundtables will survey local needs, celebrate innovations, align stakeholders, and build the political will needed for systemic change.
Status: Monthly Zoom convenings underway. Three in-person/hybrid roundtables confirmed for Fall 2026: Healthcare Providers & Academic Institutions (Oct 2), Community Organizations (Oct 6), and Payers (Oct 9). See the for details.
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Policy
Policy Advocacy & Reimbursement Pathways
Working with Ohio legislators, the Ohio Department of Health, foundations, and Medicaid/Medicare partners to explore reimbursement models for social prescribing link workers and community referral services. Drawing on models from the UK NHS, Canadian Health Authorities, and pilot programs in California and Massachusetts. Goal: create a sustainable funding stream so social prescribing link workers can be embedded in clinical practices statewide.
Status: Stakeholder mapping in process. Initial legislative conversations underway.
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Arts & Health
Arts in Health Integration Initiative
Specifically focused on building bridges between Ohio's arts organizations and the healthcare system. Working with museums, performing arts organizations, community arts centers, and artist-run programs to develop health-partnered programming and referral protocols. Goal: make arts-based social prescriptions a routine and accessible option for Ohio clinicians and patients.
Status: Partnership conversations with Playhouse Square, Cleveland Museum of Art, and regional arts councils underway.
Asset Mapping
Ohio Social Prescribing Asset Map
Explore programs and organizations across Ohio that can serve as destinations for social prescriptions. Hover a pin to preview, click to visit the program website. Filter by type below.
Regional health system serving a nine-county area in south-central Ohio; community health team connecting patients to aging, mental health, food, housing, and social resources across Chillicothe and surrounding Appalachian communities
🏠 Address: 272 Hospital Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
💲 Cost: Free community resource referrals; financial assistance available for medical bills (price transparency tools online)
Chat Pals is a free phone or video-based (FaceTime/Zoom) friendship-matching program from Greater Cleveland Volunteers and AmeriCorps Seniors, pairing seniors (55+) with background-checked volunteers (18+) for weekly calls providing connection, emotional support, companionship, and improved mental/physical well-being; GCV also runs AARP Foundation Experience Corps, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, and Group Volunteering
Professional contemporary dance company (est. 2001) based in the Pivot Center; offers performances, drop-in classes, and a summer intensive with a focus on personal development through dance
🏠 Address: 2937 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
💻 Virtual: Not specified on website
🧑🤝🧑 Serves: General public; dancers ages 16+ (Summer Intensive)
📋 Registration: Registration required for classes/intensive via website Paid: $15/class or $130 10-class card (classes); some free community performances
♿ Access: Not specified on website
🚗 Transportation: On-site parking at the Pivot Center
Free mental health support groups, education programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer), and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
🏠 Address: 4415 Euclid Ave, Suite 203, Cleveland, OH 44103
💲 Cost: Free / Low-Cost
💻 Virtual: Yes — virtual support groups (e.g. Thursday Virtual Connection, Arts and Journaling)
🧑🤝🧑 Serves: Mental Health; Families / Children;
📋 Registration: No registration required for support groups; join via online calendar
♿ Access: Not specified on website
🚗 Transportation: Not applicable (virtual/phone-based options available)
Academic medical center & potential SP research partner; integrative health initiatives in Columbus
🏠 Address: 520 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
💲 Cost: Varies by service; insurance accepted
💻 Virtual: Yes — Telehealth visits available
🧑🤝🧑 Serves: General public
📋 Registration: Schedule appointment online or via MyChart
♿ Access: Not specified on website
🚗 Transportation: Not specified on website
Arts & Culture AssetsMovement / Fitness
Perennial Movement Group
📍 Columbus
Movement-based arts programming for adults 50+, reaching 200+ older adults through participatory dance and movement led by Chloe Napoletano and Sarah Ramey
Free doctor-led community walking groups combining movement, nature, health education, and social connection. Founded in Columbus in 2005; now a global movement in 641 communities across 41 countries, with over 20 chapters in Ohio alone.
🏠 Address: 667 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
💲 Cost: Free / Low-Cost
💻 Virtual: Not specified on website
🧑🤝🧑 Serves: General public; all fitness levels
📋 Registration: No registration — just show up; find local chapter/time via website
♿ Access: Not specified on website
🚗 Transportation: Walks held at local parks/trails; varies by chapter location
Ohio nonprofit combating social isolation and loneliness through free virtual social, educational, and recreational programming (trivia, exercise classes, cooking classes, virtual trips, discussion groups); structured into three tracks — Bulldog (developmental disabilities), Warrior (seniors), Storm (students); has hosted 9,000+ virtual events reaching participants in all 88 Ohio counties
💲 Cost: Free / Low-Cost
💻 Virtual: Yes — fully virtual, joinable by phone or any internet-ready device
🧑🤝🧑 Serves: All Abilities; Seniors / Older Adults; Disability / Developmental Disabilities; Students / Youth
📋 Registration: Register at wethrivetogether.org
♿ Access: Designed for individuals of all abilities; phone-in option for those without internet/video access
🚗 Transportation: Not applicable (virtual)
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♿ Accessibility & Disability Statement
The Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative is committed to making our programming, events, and resources accessible to people of all abilities. We believe healing spaces, whether clinical or communal, should welcome everyone.
Where we can, we note accessibility details (wheelchair access, transit options, sensory considerations) for the events and programs listed on this site. Because these are hosted by partner organizations across the region, availability and accommodations can vary. We encourage you to contact the hosting organization directly ahead of time to confirm what's available and request any accommodations you need. We also encourage you to reference axsmap.com to check for more specific accessibility details.
If you have feedback on the accessibility of this website itself, or ideas for how OSPC can better support people with disabilities in social prescribing, please reach out to us at info@ohiosocialprescribingcollaborative.com.
Upcoming Events
Events & Quarterly Meetings
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Quarterly Zoom Convenings, Mondays at 2:00 PM ET
Our quarterly gatherings bring together the Ohio Social Prescribing community for updates, presentations, and open conversation. Zoom links are sent exclusively to mailing list members. to receive access.
🔒 Zoom links are sent to mailing list members only. to receive meeting access and reminders.
🎟️ Register for the Statewide Roundtable Series, Fall 2026
Three roundtables this October bring together national voices and local champions across Healthcare Providers & Academic Institutions (Oct 2), Community Organizations (Oct 6), and Payers (Oct 9). Each is geared toward a specific audience, but everyone's welcome at any or all. The Oct 9 Payers roundtable is hybrid, with in-person attendance at the MidTown Collaboration Center. Register below via Luma to add these to your calendar and receive automatic Zoom reminders. Sessions run 12:00–1:15 PM ET, with 15 minutes of optional networking to follow.
🔒 Make sure you're on our mailing list to receive Zoom invites for the virtual roundtables above.
Also Happening
🎨 OSPC Outing: Waterloo Arts Fest
Saturday, September 12 · Meet at 15315 Waterloo Rd at 12:00 noon (fest runs to 7pm) · Join OSPC supporters and friends for music, art, and community at Waterloo Arts Fest in North Collinwood — practicing our own mission while connecting with potential partners. Event details · RSVP to lzdaigle@gmail.com
🍽️ Setting the Table for Social Prescribing, Case Medical Student Talk
Monday, September 28 · 6:00–7:15pm · Room 181 of the HEC · "Food for Thought: An Introduction to Social Prescribing" — dinner and a discussion of how prescriptions for community can improve health and well-being. Reach out to ohiosocialprescribingcollaborative.com to register.
🗺️ NOAH: Mapping Arts in Health in Ohio
Friday, October 9 · 1:45–3:45 PM ET · Hybrid, hosted by Kate Berk & Veronica Thornton. A networking and asset mapping session bringing together artists, healthcare professionals, educators, and community members to map who's doing arts in health work across Ohio and spot where more support is needed. Open to NOAH members and non-members alike. Thanks to Assembly for the Arts and CWRU IPCH for hosting. In-person attendees should head to the MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 E 66th St, Cleveland, room 306. Lunch provided.
🎤 Fairmount Center "Pull Back the Curtain" Speaker Series
Free monthly talks at Fairmount's Novelty campus, Sundays 3–4pm. Kate Berk presents Sunday, October 11: "The Art of Well-Being: How Social and Arts Prescribing Are Changing Health" (RSVP). Full series & details
Past Meetings
Previous Recordings & Notes
Quarterly Working Group — June 2026
Monday, June 15 · 2:00 PM ET · Online via Zoom · Community Connection Session: Bring a Friend + SP Refresher
Goal review, website & asset map feedback, roundtable planning, working group formation, education initiatives
▶ Recording📄 Notes
Initial Conversation — January 28, 2026
Founding discussion: overview of social prescribing, introductions, collaborative formation
🔑 Meeting ID: 922 8697 2335 · Passcode: 681837
▶ Recording📄 Notes
Recordings and notes are shared with mailing list members only.
External Events
Recommended Events & Webinars
Social Prescribing
Social Prescribing USA Webinars
Social Prescribing USA hosts regular webinars and events on topics spanning lifestyle medicine, arts and health, community of practice, and the growing US social prescribing movement. Past recordings are available in their library. They also maintain a catalog of partner events and welcome submissions from organizations hosting relevant programming.
Choose a region to explore curated, vetted social prescribing resources near you.
Social prescribing connects people to community-based activities and resources that support health, wellbeing, and social connection. OSPC is building referral guides region by region, starting with Cleveland and expanding across Ohio. Select a region below to get started.
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Cleveland
Our most established referral guide: a curated catalogue of year-round resources ("SP Supplements") and a living calendar of upcoming programming and events ("SP Vitamins").
Explore the Cleveland guide →
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Youngstown
A growing catalogue of year-round arts, culture, and nature resources in the Mahoning Valley.
Explore the Youngstown guide →
About these guides
Regional SP Referral Guides are maintained by the Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative (OSPC) as part of an ongoing effort to map and strengthen the social prescribing ecosystem across Ohio, region by region. Resources are vetted for accessibility, cost, and relevance to populations served by healthcare partners. Each guide is refreshed on a rolling basis. If you know of a resource that should be included, please .
📋 Cleveland Social Prescribing Referral Guide
A Living Guide to Community Wellness in Cleveland
Two referral tools in one: a curated catalogue of year-round resources and a living calendar of upcoming programming and events.
Social prescribing connects people to community-based activities and resources that support health, wellbeing, and social connection. This guide is built around two kinds of resources, those you can access any time and those that are time-specific. Together, they form a growing map of what Cleveland has to offer.
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"SP Supplements"
A curated catalogue of year-round resources available in Cleveland. These are the reliable resources that can be accessed any time, such as museums, movement classes, community centers, parks, and essential support services organized by category. Always confirm details with the hosting organization before attending.
Explore the Supplements list →
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"SP Vitamins"
A living calendar of special events and time-limited programming, updated quarterly as new opportunities are identified. Clickable event cards include dates, times, locations, transit info, and accessibility notes, so you have everything needed to make a referral or plan a visit. Always confirm details with the hosting organization before attending.
Open the Vitamins calendar →
About this guide
The Cleveland SP Referral Guide is maintained by the Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative (OSPC) as part of an ongoing effort to map and strengthen the social prescribing ecosystem in Northeast Ohio. Resources are vetted for accessibility, cost, and relevance to populations served by healthcare partners. The "SP Vitamins" calendar is updated quarterly and the "SP Supplements" repository is refreshed on a rolling basis. If you know of a resource that should be included, please .
💊 Cleveland SP Supplements
Cleveland SP Supplements
These are the ongoing, free or low-cost programs available any time of year. Think of these as the infrastructure of social prescribing in Cleveland: steady, accessible, and always open.
About this page: "SP Supplements" are free and low-cost community resources available year-round in Cleveland. Select a category below to explore. For time-specific events, visit the ·
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Arts and Culture
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Movement and Dance
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Nature
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Belonging & Connection
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Essential Support
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Service
🎨 Arts and Culture
78th Street Studios Third Friday Art Walk
Free MonthlyPartially Accessible
Ohio's largest monthly art walk, held the third Friday of every month, 5–9pm. Over 60 galleries, studios, and creative businesses open their doors simultaneously in a two-block industrial complex at the west end of the Gordon Square Arts District. Live music, guest artisans, food, and a free, all-welcome atmosphere. Consistently voted Cleveland's Best Arts Event since 2011. Dogs and well-behaved children welcome.
When: Third Friday of every month, 5–9pm Address: 1300 W. 78th St, Cleveland (Gordon Square) Cost: Free Transit: RTA 22 Detroit Ave bus to W. 78th St Accessibility: Wheelchair lift available by request; email 78thstreetstudios@gmail.com in advance · Building spans multiple levels; some areas more accessible than others Parking: Free in the main lot off W. 80th St
Art House is a community arts center in the Brooklyn Centre neighborhood dedicated to making art accessible to everyone. Their Friends and Family Open Studios (FFOS) program is held the third Saturday of each month, 1–3pm, and is free and open to all. Each session offers a multi-generational art workshop exploring different cultures through hands-on art making. Art House also offers affordable studio classes year-round for youth, families, and adults, with no-cost free art class days offered periodically.
FFOS When: Third Saturday of each month, 1–3pm · Free Address: Near Pearl Rd and W. 25th, Brooklyn Centre neighborhood Transit: RTA 51 Pearl Rd bus Accessibility: Commitment to accessible, welcoming space for all ages, income levels, and backgrounds · Contact Art House for specific accommodations
One of the few world-class art museums in the country with free general admission every day. The permanent collection spans 5,000 years of global art across 61 galleries. Special exhibitions may carry a separate ticket cost, but the core museum and the Ames Family Atrium are always open and free. ArtLens Gallery reopens July 2026 with new interactive technology experiences.
Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 10am–5pm · Wed and Fri 10am–9pm · Closed Mon Address: 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland (University Circle) Transit: HealthLine to East Blvd · RTA Red Line to University Circle · Free Neighborhood Shuttle during WOW! Wednesdays Accessibility: Fully ADA accessible · Wheelchairs available at entrance at no cost · Assistive listening devices available · Sensory-friendly programming offered periodically Seniors: Members 65+ park for $2 and receive free coffee every Tuesday
Free volunteer docent-led tours of the permanent collection offered Tuesday–Sunday at 11:00am and 1:00pm. No registration required, just show up at the information desk. Free.
The CMA's Community Arts Center, located at 2937 West 25th Street in the Pivot Center, offers a variety of programs for groups and individuals of all ages. Open for drop-in Friday 2:00–7:00pm and Saturday–Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm. Group visits Monday–Friday by appointment.
Phone: 216-707-2483
Volunteer Opportunities
The CMA offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, from the information desk to leading tours to helping with their monthly event MIX. Volunteering is a meaningful way to connect with arts, community, and purpose.
Free Sat and Sun for Select ResidentsAll AgesFully Accessible
The Mandel Community Days program offers free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for residents of Cleveland, East Cleveland, Brooklyn, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, and Warrensville Heights. Reserve free tickets online and bring proof of residency. A beloved and engaging institution in University Circle.
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun 10am–5pm Address: 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland (University Circle) Free Days: Saturdays and Sundays for eligible residents (advance reservation required at cmnh.org) Transit: RTA Red Line to University Circle · HealthLine to East Blvd
Cleveland Play House is Ohio's longest-running professional theater. Ohio Direction Cardholders receive up to 8 tickets for just $5 each per production using promo code ODC with no blackout dates. CPH offers ASL-interpreted performances in partnership with The HeArd (Theatrical Interpreting Services of Cleveland), Open Caption performances (English and Spanish), audio description for blind and low-vision patrons, and assistive listening devices. Blue Star Theatres program offers discounted and free tickets for active-duty military and veterans.
Address: Allen, Helen and Outcalt Theatres at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland Transit: RTA HealthLine to E. 14th St · Red Line to Tower City Accessibility: Wheelchairs, assistive listening, audio description, ASL interpretation, open captions, companion seating · Contact 216-400-7023 for accommodations
Cleveland Public Library, Free Music Streaming (Freegal)
Free with Library CardStream or Download
Cleveland Public Library cardholders get free access to Freegal, a music streaming service with millions of songs across all genres. Stream up to 5 hours per week and download up to 5 songs per week to keep permanently at no cost. Also includes Rosetta Stone (language learning), and thousands of in-branch and virtual programs. A library card is free for all Cleveland residents and can be obtained at any of the 28 branches.
Access: cpl.org or search Freegal in your app store and log in with your library card number
Cleveland Public Library, Free Online Art Classes (Creativebug)
Free with Library CardOnline, Anytime
Every Cleveland Public Library cardholder gets free access to Creativebug, a library of thousands of online art and craft video classes taught by professional artists and designers. Classes cover drawing, painting, watercolor, ceramics, embroidery, printmaking, fiber arts, and much more. All skill levels. Watch on any device, any time.
Access: cpl.org or search Freegal in your app store and log in with your library card number
Cleveland Public Theatre is one of the nation's leading community theatres, presenting bold new works with a social justice focus in the Gordon Square Arts District. Every performance has limited "Choose What You Pay" seats starting at $1, with no handling fees. CPT's annual DanceWorks series (typically April and May) presents local contemporary dance companies. CPT also hosts Station Hope, an annual free community festival on its campus each May featuring poetry, music, dance, and theatre rooted in the Underground Railroad legacy. The Y-Haven Theatre Project brings free theatre programming to men experiencing homelessness at the Y-Haven shelter.
Address: 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland (Gordon Square) Transit: RTA 22 Detroit Ave bus to W. 65th St Accessibility: ADA compliant with ramped entrance · All-gender wheelchair accessible restroom · Assistive listening available
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Money Museum and Learning Center
Free AlwaysInteractive Exhibits
A hidden gem in downtown Cleveland, housed inside the stunning 1923 Italian Renaissance lobby of the Federal Reserve building. More than 25 free, hands-on interactive exhibits cover the history of money, barter, counterfeit detection, cybersecurity, and personal finance. Highlights include a 23-foot money tree, a Barter Island trading game, and a money-printing station. Free admission; adults 18 and up need a valid photo ID at security.
Hours: Mon–Wed 9am–2pm · Closed bank holidays and occasionally for special events Address: 1455 East 6th St, Downtown Cleveland Entrance: Use the East 6th St entrance · Guests unable to climb stairs and those with strollers should use the Superior Ave entrance Cost: Free · Adults 18+ require a valid photo ID at security Transit: RTA HealthLine to E. 6th St Accessibility: Step-free entry via Superior Ave entrance · Stroller-accessible
Located inside Burke Lakefront Airport, this free museum preserves and showcases the history of women in aviation and aerospace. A unique Cleveland institution with exhibits spanning pioneer aviators to modern astronauts. Typically 30 to 40 minutes to explore; free parking at the airport.
Address: 1501 N. Marginal Rd, Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm · Sat 10am–3pm Cost: Free
Free Adult Tap ClassesSliding-Scale Arts EducationBlack Cultural Heritage
Karamu House is the oldest African American arts and education organization in the United States, founded in Cleveland in 1915. It produces professional theatre, provides arts education, and runs community programs for all people while honoring the African American experience. Senior adult tap classes are currently free, made possible through funding from Cleveland Clinic. Adult acting workshops are also open to aspiring and seasoned actors. Arts education classes for youth and adults offer full tuition and sliding-scale financial assistance; use promo code ROOTED26 at checkout to request financial aid. Free community programs run throughout the year honoring Black culture and welcoming all members of the community.
Address: 2355 East 89th St, Cleveland, OH 44106 Transit: RTA 14 bus to E. 89th St Free tap classes: Check karamuhouse.org for current schedule Financial aid for classes: Promo code ROOTED26 at checkout · mnicholson@karamuhouse.org Phone: 216-795-7070
Free admission for all Ohio residents and youth under 18. moCa presents thought-provoking contemporary art with programming oriented toward social issues and community dialogue. Located in University Circle, steps from the CMA.
Note: moCa is temporarily closed for an installation changeover and is scheduled to reopen Sunday, October 4, 2026, with regular Thursday–Sunday hours resuming after that. Check mocacleveland.org before visiting in September.
Hours: Thu–Sun 11am–5pm Address: 11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland (University Circle) Cost: Free for Ohio residents; $10 for out-of-state adults Transit: HealthLine or RTA Red Line to University Circle
The Music Settlement, Community Music Programs and BOP STOP
Sliding-Scale TuitionLive Music VenueMusic TherapyAll Ages
The Music Settlement is a Cleveland nonprofit that has provided music education and music therapy since 1912. It operates two schools (Ohio City and University Circle) and the BOP STOP, a beloved neighborhood music venue in Ohio City. Music instruction is offered on a sliding-scale tuition basis with financial aid available, making it accessible across income levels. The Music Settlement also offers board-certified music therapy services for individuals across the lifespan including children with autism and developmental disabilities, adults with neurological conditions (including Parkinson's disease), and older adults in care settings. BOP STOP presents live jazz, classical, folk, and world music with tickets typically $10–$20; free and community-priced shows are offered periodically throughout the year. Check the events calendar for free or low-cost upcoming performances.
Ohio City School: 2610 Detroit Ave · 216-377-1410 University Circle School: 11125 Magnolia Dr · 216-421-5806 BOP STOP: 2920 Detroit Ave, Ohio City · 216-771-6551 Financial aid: Sliding-scale tuition for all music instruction programs Music therapy: For autism, Parkinson's, dementia, and other conditions · see themusicsettlement.org/music-therapy Transit: RTA 22 Detroit Ave bus to both Ohio City locations
Free 90-minute guided tours of Playhouse Square on the third Saturday of each month throughout the year, presented by Medical Mutual. Volunteer RedCoat guides lead guests through the history of the district and into the historic theaters. All attendees receive a free tote bag. Free outdoor walking tours of the Playhouse Square District are also offered on select dates during warmer months. Registration required.
Cost: Free · Registration required Duration: 90 minutes; involves stairs (staff will adjust for guests with mobility needs) Address: 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland Transit: RTA HealthLine to E. 14th St
Free admission for all Cleveland residents, with tickets reserved in advance online. One of Ohio's most visited cultural landmarks, with rotating exhibits on music, identity, and American culture.
Hours: Daily 10am–5:30pm (extended hours seasonally) Address: 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, Cleveland (North Coast Harbor) Cost: Free for Cleveland residents with advance online reservation at rockhall.com Transit: RTA 55 bus to Erieside Ave Accessibility: Fully ADA accessible · Elevators throughout
The Sculpture Center, near University Circle in East Cleveland, is dedicated to advancing Ohio sculptors and preserving outdoor sculpture through rotating free exhibitions, artist talks, and community programming throughout the year.
Address: 12206 Euclid Ave, East Cleveland Cost: Free Transit: RTA 41 Euclid Ave bus
Spanish American Committee and Catholic Charities Hispanic Services
Free ServicesBilingual Spanish-EnglishLatino and Hispanic Communities
The Spanish American Committee (SAC) has served Greater Cleveland's Hispanic and Latino community since 1966, the longest-operating Latino social services agency in Ohio. Free services include family support and bilingual childcare, financial literacy and workforce training, housing education and counseling, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes, and domestic violence counseling. SAC serves over 5,500 individuals and families annually.
Catholic Charities Hispanic Services provides a free weekly recreational and social program for Hispanic seniors in Greater Cleveland, addressing language and cultural barriers to healthcare and socialization. Also offers free outreach and case management in Spanish for Lake County residents and bilingual substance use treatment in Cuyahoga County.
Spanish American Committee: 2323 W. 45th St, Cleveland · 216-281-0255 · spanishamerican.org Catholic Charities Hispanic Services: 7911 Detroit Ave, Cleveland · 1-800-860-7373 · ccdocle.org/hispanic-services
One of the oldest hiking clubs in the country, active since 1919. The Cleveland Hiking Club offers a near-daily schedule of group hikes across Northeast Ohio, Metroparks, state parks, and beyond. Visitors are welcome to try hikes before joining. No sign-up required: check the online schedule and show up at the listed start location. Multiple difficulty levels available, from easy walks to longer treks. Dogs welcome on 6' leash.
Cost: Free to try · Low annual membership fee for ongoing participation Schedule: Near-daily hikes throughout NE Ohio · Check clevelandhikingclub.org Getting Started: No registration needed, just show up on time at the listed start location Dogs: Welcome on 6' leash; must remain at back of group
InMotion is a Beachwood-based nonprofit offering completely free evidence-based wellness programs for people living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. Programs include boxing, dancing, cycling, drumming, weight training, tai chi, voice and swallowing exercises, art therapy, support groups, and educational programming, all at no cost. Research shows regular participation often stabilizes or improves clinical outcomes. InMotion also offers remote programs via Zoom for those who cannot travel.
Address: 23905 Mercantile Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122 Phone: 216-342-4417 · support@beinmotion.org Hours: Check beinmotion.org for current class schedule Remote option: Many programs available via Zoom Care partners: Welcome in same classes (call ahead for availability)
Free Weekly ProgramsOpen to All Faiths and Backgrounds50+ Group Exercise Classes Weekly
The Mandel JCC (The J) in Beachwood is a nonprofit fitness, wellness, and community center open to everyone regardless of religion, race, age, or background. Membership includes access to 50+ free group exercise classes weekly (yoga, cardio, strength, cycle, and dance), a full fitness and aquatics center, indoor track, and gymnasium. Several free community programs require no membership: Tot Shabbat is a free weekly movement and music program for families with young children (Fridays 9:15–9:45am). Monthly Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs are free and open to all. The J also offers income-based membership assistance and participates in Medicare Advantage fitness benefit programs including Renew Active. Programming welcomes people of all cultural backgrounds and is designed to build community connection across differences.
Address: 25701 Science Park Dr, Beachwood, OH 44122 Free programs: Tot Shabbat Fridays 9:15am (no membership required) · Monthly Lunch and Learn Membership assistance: Income-based sliding scale available · mandeljcc.org Medicare fitness benefits: Call to confirm current insurance partnerships Phone: 216-382-4000
Playhouse Square Arts and Minds (Dance for Parkinson's)
Parkinson's DiseaseNeurological ConditionsFree
Free dance classes for people with PD and a companion that explore movement possibilities, celebrate community, and cultivate joy in a fun and participant-centered environment, all with live music. All abilities and mobilities welcome. No experience needed.
For: Adults with Parkinson's disease and neurological conditions · Care partners welcome Location: Playhouse Square District, Cleveland Transit: Complimentary valet provided near entrance · or RTA HealthLine to E. 14th St · Accessible space and restrooms
Cleveland has a vibrant and welcoming run club scene with groups for every pace and schedule. Run clubs consistently improve mental health, reduce loneliness, and build lasting community bonds. Here are several active free groups:
Run Wild CLE and Run With the Winners, regular runs at varying locations; organizers of the Big Run 216 free untimed 5K at Edgewater Park each June. Follow @runwildcle on Instagram for weekly meetup details.
Cleveland Road Runners Club, Saturdays at 7:30am at Scenic Park; Sundays at 8am at Little Met Golf Course; 4th Wednesday of each month at a rotating brewery (3 or 6 miles). All ages and abilities. clevelandroadrunners.com
2nd Sole Lakewood Group Run, weekly runs at varying locations around Lakewood and the West Side. Dogs and kids welcome. 6-ish miles, all abilities. Sign up for weekly emails at 2ndsole.com.
Lee Road Run Club (East Side), Wednesdays evenings at the Wine Spot on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights; 3 or 5-mile loop around Shaker Lakes. All abilities. meetup.com/heights-running-club
Big Run 216: Annual free untimed 5K at Edgewater Park, June 2026 · Cost: Free to join any club run
Free AlwaysSlow Roll Accessible OptionSolo-Friendly
Free guided walking tours of Cleveland's historic neighborhoods and architecture, offered by Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation. The summer series runs June through September with tours several days a week. The Slow Roll Tour offers an accessible, relaxed-pace option. Solo Adventurer Tours create a welcoming environment for people attending alone. A record-setting 2025 season welcomed 6,500+ participants.
Cost: Free Length: 60 and 90-minute options Transit: Downtown Cleveland, accessible by all RTA lines Accessibility: Slow Roll Tours for guests needing a relaxed pace
Free AlwaysAll Ages and AbilitiesChronic Condition Friendly
Walk with a Doc offers free walking programs led by local doctors, healthcare providers, or medical students. These ongoing events allow participants to safely walk (or roll), learn about current health topics, and meet new people.
Cleveland-area chapters:
Cleveland (Case Western Reserve University), Medical student-led chapter · Chapter #9795 · Register at walkwithadoc.org
Cleveland (AARP Ohio), 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:00am · Gunning Park Recreation Center, 16700 Puritas Ave, Cleveland 44135 · Led by local healthcare providers · RSVP at events.aarp.org · Questions: ohaarp@aarp.org
Ohio has 30+ additional chapters statewide. Visit walkwithadoc.org to find your nearest chapter.
Cost: Free · Healthy snacks and blood pressure checks are often available Frequency: Varies by chapter; most meet monthly Accessibility: Designed for all fitness levels and abilities · Flat, accessible routes at most locations · Dogs welcome at most chapters
Income-Based Free or ReducedAll Ages and AbilitiesSeniors and Medicare Options
The YMCA of Greater Cleveland believes finances should never be a barrier to participation. Their Financial Assistance Program offers a sliding-scale scholarship that can reduce or eliminate membership dues for individuals and families based on income and household size. Each year the program provides assistance to more than 4,000 adults and children. Scholarship recipients receive the same full membership benefits as paying members. Apply in person at any Cleveland YMCA branch with proof of income.
For seniors (65+) and people on Medicare, several free and low-cost access pathways exist:
Renew Active (UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage): many YMCA branches accept Renew Active for a free or deeply discounted membership. Check with your local branch.
Active and Fit / Silver and Fit (various Medicare Advantage plans): check your Medicare Advantage plan card for a fitness benefit; many include the YMCA.
SilverSneakers: available through some Medicare Advantage plans; call your local YMCA to confirm participation before visiting, as acceptance varies by branch.
Income-based scholarship: available to any adult or senior regardless of age through the Financial Assistance Program above.
Locations: 10 branches across Greater Cleveland including Downtown, Lakewood, Hillcrest, North Royalton, Warrensville Heights, and more Financial assistance: Apply at any branch Phone: Contact your nearest branch directly
Zumba® & MovementWomen's WellnessClasses and Retreats
Island Beats is a Zumba® and movement studio in Cleveland that emboldens women navigating life changes to grow through movement, community, and self-discovery, drawing on island rhythms and over 20 years of combined Zumba® experience from owners Iris and Zoe. Offerings include Zumba and BOUNCE (rebounder/trampoline) classes, a SHINE membership, and special events and retreats.
Cleveland Metroparks offers over 50 free naturalist-led programs year-round across 18 reservations and 25,000+ acres. Group programs are free for Cuyahoga County residents and can come to your location. The NatureTracks mobile outreach van brings free nature programming directly to Cleveland neighborhoods with limited park access. The 2026 Trail Challenge (March–September) encourages all fitness levels to explore new trails.
Cost: Free for most programs Mobility: Action Trackchair available for limited-mobility participants in select programs · Fully accessible nature centers at several reservations Group Programs: Free for Cuyahoga County groups; can come to your site Transit: Several reservations accessible by RTA; Edgewater Park via RTA 55 bus NatureTracks: Request a free visit for your organization at clevelandmetroparks.com/naturetracks
Free AlwaysAll Ages and Abilities140+ Miles of Trails
There is no entrance fee to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio's only national park, located just 30 minutes south of Cleveland between the city and Akron. The park protects 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River with over 140 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, including the 20-mile Towpath Trail running through the park. Free ranger-led programs are offered seasonally including guided hikes, wildlife talks, photography sessions, and history programs along the Ohio and Erie Canal. The Canal Exploration Center and Boston Mill Visitor Center are both free to visit. A meaningful destination for nature prescriptions at any fitness level.
Cost: Free · No entrance fee ever Address: 15610 Vaughn Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141 (main contact) Getting there: ~30 min south of Cleveland by car · Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad stops available seasonally Accessibility: Paved accessible trails at Towpath and several visitor areas · Ranger programs vary in mobility requirements
Lake View Cemetery is one of Cleveland's most beautiful and underappreciated free outdoor spaces, designed in the European garden landscape tradition. Home to the free James A. Garfield Memorial and the graves of many notable Clevelanders. In spring, Daffodil Hill draws visitors citywide with thousands of daffodils in bloom. Year-round it offers peaceful walking paths and ornate historic monuments near University Circle and Cleveland Heights. Free admission and free parking.
Address: 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland Heights Hours: Daily 7:30am–5:30pm (extended seasonally) Cost: Free Transit: RTA 41 Euclid Ave bus Spring highlight: Daffodil Hill typically peaks in April
A 31-acre lakefront park on Lake Erie in Lakewood, one of the best urban parks in Northeast Ohio. Free amenities include a splash pad (June 1–October 1, 8am–8pm), large playground, Solstice Steps, lakefront promenade with skyline and lake views, skatepark (9am–9pm), volleyball and tennis courts, and picnic areas. The Bandstand hosts free Sunday evening concerts (June 28–August 16, 2026) and free children's movies in summer. A natural destination for movement, community, and stress relief.
Address: Belle Ave & Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 Cost: Free (Foster Pool has a separate fee) Splash Pad: June 1–Oct 1, 8am–8pm · Free Free Concerts: Sunday evenings, June 28 – August 16, 2026 Transit: RTA 55 Detroit Ave bus to Lakewood
A free nature sanctuary tucked into Shaker Heights, just minutes from downtown Cleveland. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes offers free admission to the museum and year-round access to trails surrounding the Shaker Lakes, a rare urban bird sanctuary. Programming includes naturalist-led walks, environmental education, and seasonal events for all ages. The trails are open dawn to dusk every day, even when the building is closed, making this an accessible daily nature destination.
Hours: Tue–Sun 10am–5pm · Trails open daily dawn to dusk Address: 2600 S Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 Cost: Free admission Transit: RTA Green Line to Shaker Heights · Various bus routes to South Park Blvd
Rockefeller Park Greenhouse and Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Free Always, Daily36 Ethnic GardensYear-Round
The Rockefeller Park Greenhouse, built in 1905, offers free botanical escape year-round including holidays. Eight indoor rooms feature orchids, desert plants, tropical displays, and water features, especially valuable in winter. Just south, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens stretch nearly two miles along East Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive: 36 public gardens representing different ethnic heritages, from the Irish Garden to the Chinese Cultural Garden. Walking the full Cultural Gardens is a free 2-mile experience celebrating Cleveland's multicultural identity.
Greenhouse hours: Daily 10am–4pm, including weekends and holidays · Free parking Address: 750 E. 88th St, Cleveland · 216-664-3103 Cultural Gardens: East Blvd and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cleveland 44108 · Free Transit: RTA to University Circle (short walk south)
Loneliness and isolation are among the strongest predictors of poor health outcomes. These programs are built specifically around companionship, peer support, and reducing isolation, whether for older adults, caregivers, or people looking for community around a shared identity.
Chat Pals, Greater Cleveland Volunteers
FreeAges 55+Phone or Video
Chat Pals matches adults 55 and older with a background-checked volunteer for a weekly phone or video call (FaceTime or Zoom), based on shared interests. Designed specifically to reduce loneliness and isolation, with several matches growing into lasting friendships. A low-barrier way to build a regular social connection from home.
A Northeast Ohio nonprofit focused entirely on caregiver burnout prevention for people caring for a loved one with mental illness or other behavioral health challenges. Offers three free virtual programs: One-to-One Caregiver Peer Support, professionally co-facilitated Group Coaching support groups (multiple sessions weekly), and Breathing Meditation classes led by credentialed instructors. Open to caregivers nationwide, not just Ohio residents. An OSPC Community Alliance partner.
One of the oldest LGBTQ+ community centers in the country (founded 1975), offering a wide range of support and social groups in the Gordon Square neighborhood: Rainbow Pioneers, a weekly social and low-impact exercise group for LGBTQ+ adults 50 and older followed by a shared meal; PFLAG family support meetings; and multiple peer and identity-based support groups, including a mental health support group for LGBTQ+ adults run in partnership with NAMI Greater Cleveland. No registration required for most drop-in groups.
Address: 6705 Detroit Ave, Cleveland (Gordon Square)
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NAMI Greater Cleveland
FreeMental Health Support
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Cleveland provides free support groups, education programs, and advocacy for individuals living with mental illness and their families. Programs include Family-to-Family (for family/caregivers), Peer-to-Peer (for individuals living with mental illness), Basics (for parents of children under 18), and free Family Support Groups held monthly across Greater Cleveland.
Address: United Bank Building, 7th Floor, Cleveland, OH Phone: 216-875-7776 Crisis Line: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Cost: All programs free Note: All visitors must sign in at the 6th floor security desk before going to the 7th floor office
Call or text 988 for free, confidential mental health crisis support 24 hours a day. The 988 Lifeline connects callers to local crisis counselors who can provide immediate support and help connect people to follow-up care. Veterans can press 1 after dialing for the Veterans Crisis Line. Spanish-language support available.
Call or text: 988 · Free · 24/7 Chat: 988lifeline.org Veterans: Press 1 after dialing · Or text 838255
Completely FreeNo Insurance RequiredSub-Specialty Care
Cleveland Ibn Sina Clinic (CISC) is a completely free, volunteer-run sub-specialty medical clinic dedicated to serving everyone in need, regardless of background, income, or insurance status. Named for the medieval Islamic physician Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the clinic brings together volunteer physicians to provide specialist care, including endocrinology, primary care, allergy and immunology, women's health, pediatrics, and renal medicine, at no cost to patients. The clinic operates on a regular rotating schedule and accepts appointment requests online. A meaningful resource for uninsured and underinsured patients who need specialist access that would otherwise be out of reach.
Cost: Completely free · No insurance required · No documentation barrier Appointments: Request online at clevelandibnsina.com/request-an-appointment Upcoming clinics: Check clevelandibnsina.com for current schedule Specialties offered: Primary care, endocrinology, allergy/immunology, women's health, pediatrics, renal medicine, and more Social media: @cleveland.ibn.sina.clinic on Instagram
Cleveland Public Library, Legal and Financial Resources
Free with Library Card28 Branches Citywide
Cleveland Public Library provides free access to legal and financial self-help resources including LegalForms (a database of Ohio legal forms), the Earned Income Tax Credit assistance program offered seasonally at branches, notary services at several branches, and digital literacy workshops that include basic financial literacy. CPL also hosts periodic free legal aid clinics in partnership with Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.
Cost: Free with library card Main Branch: 325 Superior Ave, Downtown Cleveland Transit: All downtown RTA lines · Fully accessible
Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Food Pantries and Free Meals
FreeStatewide Network
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank distributes food through a network of food pantries, hot meal programs, and community distribution sites across six counties. No documentation required at many locations. The Food Bank also administers SNAP enrollment assistance, helping eligible residents access monthly food benefits. To find your nearest pantry or distribution, call 211 or visit the Food Bank's online resource finder.
Find a pantry:hungercenter.org or call 211 SNAP enrollment help: Available at the Food Bank · 216-738-2265 Area: Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina Counties
Greater Cleveland RTA, Transit, Senior and Disability Fares, and Paratransit
Discounted and Free OptionsDisability and Senior Access
Greater Cleveland RTA provides bus, rail, and Bus Rapid Transit across Cuyahoga County. Seniors 65+ and people with qualifying disabilities pay a reduced fare on all RTA routes. ADA Paratransit provides door-to-door service for people who cannot independently use fixed-route transit due to disability. Children under 6 ride free when accompanied by an adult. The Senior Transportation Connection (STC) provides coordinated, affordable transportation for seniors and adults with disabilities throughout Cuyahoga County.
Regular fare: $2.50 per trip Senior/Disabled fare: Reduced with valid RTA Senior or Disabled ID Paratransit: Apply at 216-566-5124 or riderta.com/paratransit · Door-to-door service within 5-mile radius Senior Transportation Connection: 216-621-6000 · For seniors needing assisted transport to activities, appointments, and programs
Housing Resources, Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention
Free NavigationMultiple Pathways
Housing instability is one of the most powerful drivers of poor health outcomes. Greater Cleveland has a coordinated network of housing assistance programs. Start by calling 211 for a warm transfer to the right program.
EDEN (Emerald Development and Economic Network): Cuyahoga County's primary housing stability organization, operating Norma Herr Women's Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, eviction prevention, and permanent supportive housing. Client Info Line: 216-634-0202 · edencle.org
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA): Manages public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for Cuyahoga County. 216-348-5000 · cmha.net
CHN Housing Partners: Affordable housing development, renter supports, and housing counseling throughout Greater Cleveland. chnhousingpartners.org
FrontLine Service: Operates Cuyahoga County Coordinated Intake for shelter access, PATH outreach for unsheltered individuals, and housing support services. 216-623-6555 · frontlineservice.org
United Way of Greater Cleveland: Tenant Rights Initiative: Free tenant rights education, eviction prevention counseling, and legal referrals through the 2-1-1 network. unitedwaycleveland.org/tenants-rights
Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services: Coordinates the Continuum of Care for Greater Cleveland, connecting people to emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing. 216-420-6844 · hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov
In a housing crisis now? Call 211 any time · 24/7 · Free · Confidential
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Free Civil Legal Help
FreeIncome-Eligible
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland provides free civil legal representation to income-eligible residents across Northeast Ohio. Services include housing and eviction defense, domestic violence and protective orders, public benefits appeals, consumer debt, immigration, and more. Legal issues are a leading driver of housing instability and health deterioration. If a patient is facing eviction, benefits termination, or a domestic violence situation, Legal Aid is the right referral.
Phone: 216-687-1900 · Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Website:lasclev.org Area: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Medina Counties Also: Earned Income Tax Credit assistance available seasonally
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA, Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy
Free for VeteransArt, Music, Dance, Drama Therapy
The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center provides comprehensive Recreation Therapy and Creative Arts Therapy services for enrolled veterans. Services include art therapy, music therapy, dance and movement therapy, and drama therapy, all provided by credentialed therapists and available at no cost to enrolled veterans. These programs are designed to address PTSD, chronic pain, depression, social isolation, and rehabilitation needs through creative and therapeutic activity. The VA also offers adaptive sports, outdoor recreation, and peer support programs. Located in University Circle, adjacent to the Cleveland Museum of Art and Rockefeller Park.
Address: 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland (University Circle) Phone: 216-791-3800 (main) · Ask for Recreation Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy Eligibility: Enrolled veterans in the VA healthcare system Transit: RTA Red Line to University Circle · HealthLine to East Blvd Enrollment: Veterans not yet enrolled can call 1-800-827-1000 or visit va.gov to apply
MetroHealth's Institute for H.O.P.E. (Healing, Opportunity, Partnership, Empowerment) is one of the most integrated social drivers of health screening and navigation programs in the country. Community health workers screen patients for food, housing, transportation, financial, and social needs and connect them directly to community resources. The Institute also includes a Center for Arts in Health and works with behavioral health programs including HIV support groups. For healthcare professionals, H.O.P.E. is a key referral partner for patients with complex social needs.
Address: MetroHealth Main Campus, 2500 MetroHealth Dr, Cleveland Transit: RTA 22 Detroit Ave bus or RTA 14 bus For providers: Contact MetroHealth for referral pathways
Many Ohioans are eligible for benefits they are not enrolled in. Key programs include Medicaid (healthcare for income-eligible Ohioans), SNAP (food benefits), Ohio Direction Card (utility and transportation assistance), HEAP (home energy assistance), and WIC (nutrition support for pregnant and postpartum women and young children). Enrollment help is available through United Way 211, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, community health centers, and county Job and Family Services offices.
Ohio Benefits portal:benefits.ohio.gov (apply online for Medicaid, SNAP, cash assistance) Enrollment help: Call 211 or visit your county Job and Family Services Cuyahoga JFS: 216-987-6900 · benefits.ohio.gov
If you are unsure where to start, call or text 211. United Way 211 is a free, confidential helpline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for Greater Cleveland residents. Certified information and referral specialists connect callers to nearly 1,700 social service, healthcare, and government agencies across Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Ross Counties. Services covered include food, housing, healthcare, transportation, employment, mental health, and financial assistance. Spanish-speaking specialists available.
Call or text: 211 · Free, confidential, 24/7 Also available: Chat online at 211oh.org Area: Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Ross Counties
Veterans Crisis Line and VA Mental Health Services
Mental Health CrisisFree · 24/7
Veterans and active-duty service members in crisis can call or text 988, then press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7. This is a separate, veteran-specific line within the 988 system staffed by VA-trained responders. Chat is also available at veteranscrisisline.net. For non-emergency mental health services, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA offers outpatient individual and group therapy, PTSD treatment, substance use programs, and peer support services for enrolled veterans at no cost.
Crisis: Call or text 988, press 1 · Chat: veteranscrisisline.net · Free · 24/7 Outpatient mental health: 216-791-3800 ext. for Mental Health
Volunteering supports mental and social health by building connection, purpose, and routine. These organizations offer meaningful ways to give back to the Cleveland community.
Cleveland Museum of Art
FreeArts & Culture
The CMA offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for adults, from staffing the information desk and leading docent-led tours to supporting their popular monthly MIX events. Volunteers connect with art, community, and purpose while contributing to one of the nation's finest free museums. All training is provided.
Volunteer on home-building and repair projects throughout Greater Cleveland. Build days are open to individuals and groups of all skill levels. A physically engaging, team-oriented experience with clear community impact.
Greater Cleveland Volunteers is the region's primary volunteer matching platform, connecting individuals with nonprofits, schools, and community organizations across Northeast Ohio. Search by interest, skill, and schedule. Good for both short-term projects and ongoing roles.
Their Chat Pals program pairs adults 55+ with background-checked volunteers 18+ for weekly phone or video calls (FaceTime or Zoom). Participants and volunteers are matched by shared interests so a friendship can form remotely, offering connection, emotional support, companionship, and improved mental and physical well-being.
Holden Forests & Gardens (which includes Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden) welcomes volunteers to support conservation, horticulture, education, and visitor programs. Outdoor volunteer roles offer connection with nature alongside community engagement.
Volunteer drivers deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities across Greater Cleveland. A route typically takes 1–2 hours and can be done weekly or on a flexible schedule. One of the most direct ways to reduce social isolation among older adults.
OSPC welcomes volunteers who are passionate about social prescribing, community health, and connecting Ohioans to arts, nature, and social activities. Whether you have a background in healthcare, the arts, community organizing, or just want to help, there is a role for you. Get in touch to learn more about current volunteer needs.
United Way of Greater Cleveland
FreeWide Range of Causes
United Way of Greater Cleveland coordinates volunteer opportunities across health, education, and financial stability. Their online volunteer portal connects individuals with community events, skills-based volunteering, and ongoing roles at partner organizations.
A growing catalogue of year-round arts, culture, and nature resources in the Mahoning Valley. Always confirm details with the hosting organization before attending.
About this page: These are free and low-cost community resources available year-round in the Youngstown / Mahoning Valley area. Select a category below to explore. This guide is newer than the Cleveland guide and will continue to grow.
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Butler Institute of American Art
Free Art MuseumAmerican ArtExhibitions & Events
The first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to American art, offering free admission and featuring rotating exhibitions, events, and educational programs.
YSU's music school presenting 100+ public events annually, including the free weekly "Music at Noon" series at the Butler Institute (Wed 12:15pm during sessions), plus faculty/student recitals, choral, jazz, and opera.
Contact: Office of Community Engagement and Events, 330-941-2307 Cost: Free (Music at Noon); other events vary Hours: Music at Noon: Wednesdays 12:15pm during YSU sessions Address: Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss Hall, YSU campus; Music at Noon at Butler Institute of American Art Transportation: Free parking at the Butler for Music at Noon
Powers AuditoriumFord Family Recital HallAdler Art Academy
Downtown Youngstown performing arts complex housing Powers Auditorium, Ford Family Recital Hall, and the Adler Art Academy; home venue for YSO and touring performances.
Contact: Box office 330-259-9651 Address: 260 W. Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44504 Hours: Box office Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; facility Mon–Fri 9am–3pm, closed Sat/Sun Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible; handicapped parking; ushers/security for special services; contact in advance for special seating
Local vendor based in downtown Columbiana offering handmade arts, crafts, and educational programming by artist Amanda Huk; work is available in-store at Olde Clutter'd Corner Antiques.
Contact: 330-509-5658 · enchantedreflections.ahuk@gmail.com Address: 103 S Main St, Columbiana, OH 44408
Free AdmissionMonthly Community EventLive Music · Art · Vendors
Monthly community event held the first Friday of each month in downtown Youngstown, featuring local artists, vendors, food trucks, live music, building tours, and cultural programming.
Visual Arts ClassesJewish Film FestivalCultural Programming
Visual arts classes through the Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts, the Thomases Family Endowment Art Gallery, and cultural programming including the Jewish Film Festival, speakers, and community learning events.
Local crafts vendor offering 3D-printed items, planters, fidgets, and a variety of handmade goods; participates in events including the Columbiana Street Fair.
Crocheting & KnittingFiber Arts CommunityHandmade Goods
Local fiber arts community offering crocheting and knitting programming, with handmade items available online and at events such as the Columbiana Street Fair.
Creative space and public programs for artists and residents across the Mahoning Valley. New Arts + Culture Center dedicated June 2026, housing 32 art studios for 28 working artists across painting, photography, ceramics, and weaving; offers gallery openings, markets, classes/workshops, and an Emerging Artist Fellowship.
Address: 805 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH Note: Center opening August 2026
Mercy Health program offering free virtual and onsite wellness classes including cooking, dance, yoga, and more for community members, plus one-on-one wellness coaching.
The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County
Free ProgramsCommunity ResourceBranches Throughout County
Free public library system serving Youngstown and Mahoning County with multiple branch locations, offering books, media, digital resources, and free programs for all ages.
Contact: 330-744-8636 Address: 305 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44503 (main branch) Note: Multiple sites throughout Mahoning County
Arts Education PartnershipsYouth Programming PK–12
Community art school bridging arts curriculum gaps during and after school for Youngstown-area youth (PK–12) in visual arts, music, dance, theater, and creative writing.
Contact: 330-574-2787 · Becky Keck, bkeck@smartsartschool.org Address: Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St, 1st Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503
Historic nonprofit concert hall hosting touring concerts and community performances.
Contact: Box office at DeYor PAC, 330-259-9651, Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; online at experienceyourarts.org Address: 1000 5th Ave, Youngstown, OH 44504 Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, but historic building has no elevator; accommodation requests at ticket purchase
Free Public ArtDowntown RevitalizationCommunity Events & Beautification
Nonprofit organization focused on revitalizing and beautifying downtown Youngstown through public art, events, green spaces, and community programming.
Free Exercise ClassesFall Prevention & Parkinson's SupportBitonte College of Health & Human Services
YSU wellness programming offering free exercise classes focused on fall prevention and Parkinson's disease support, through the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services.
Contact: 330-941-2407 Address: Beeghly Center, Youngstown State University, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555
Free 12-Acre Public GardenArt Gallery in Visitor Center
Free public garden within Mill Creek MetroParks; the Davis Education & Visitor Center on-site includes the Weller Gallery (rotating exhibits), Mill Creek Park Museum, and observation tower.
Nature education facility in the Historic District of Mill Creek Park offering naturalist-led hikes, school programs, workshops, and special events year-round.
Contact: 330-740-7107 Address: 840 Old Furnace Rd, Youngstown, OH 44511
Guided forest therapy programming (e.g., talks at Ford Nature Education Center) and outdoor yoga classes (Yoga Basics Course; Yoga in the Gardens) led by experienced instructors at park sites.
Contact: 330-740-7116 ext. 230; register online at reservations.millcreekmetroparks.org Cost: Yoga Basics Course ~$96 (8 sessions); Yoga in the Gardens $15/class; walk-ins welcome for some classes Hours: Outdoor yoga: Tuesdays 6–7:15pm, June 30–Aug 18 (seasonal, varies) Address: Ford Nature Education Center and other Mill Creek MetroParks sites, Youngstown, OH
Time-specific doses of arts, movement, nature, and community, free and low-cost events across Greater Cleveland this year that align with social prescribing themes.
About this page: "SP Vitamins" are time-specific events. All events listed are free unless noted. Always confirm details directly with the hosting organization before attending, as dates, times, and availability can change. For year-round resources, visit the ·
Inlet Dance Theatre, Free Summer Concert at Cain Park
MovementFree
Inlet Dance Theatre's annual free summer concert at Cain Park Evans Amphitheater in Cleveland Heights. Features new works created by Inlet company members, Summer Dance Intensive students, and repertory favorites. Kids Matinee available with audience participation.
When: July 25–26, 2026 (Kids Matinee July 25 · Evening Concert July 26) Where: Cain Park Evans Amphitheater, 14591 Superior Rd, Cleveland Heights Cost: Free Accessibility: Outdoor amphitheater
DANCECleveland, Dominic Moore-Dunson: Black by Nature
MovementTicketed
New work by acclaimed Cleveland choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson. Community and student discount ticket options available. Check dancecleveland.org for community pricing.
When: September 19 and 26, 2026 · 1pm and 4pm Where: Playhouse Square Transit: RTA accessible Accessibility: Fully accessible venue
Monthly art walk at 78th Street Studios. 60+ creative businesses open. Free and open to all.
When: Friday, September 18 · 5–9pm Where: 1300 W. 78th St Cost: Free
Third Friday Art Walk, October 16
ArtsFree
Fall edition of the monthly art walk. Particularly cozy as the building comes alive with seasonal exhibits.
When: Friday, October 16 · 5–9pm Where: 1300 W. 78th St Cost: Free
Third Friday Art Walk, November 20
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Monthly art walk at 78th Street Studios. Indoor warmth plus live music and 60+ galleries open.
When: Friday, November 20 · 5–9pm Where: 1300 W. 78th St Cost: Free
Third Friday Art Walk, December 18
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Holiday edition of the monthly art walk. 60+ galleries with festive energy and gift shopping opportunities.
When: Friday, December 18 · 5–9pm Where: 1300 W. 78th St Cost: Free
Cleveland Museum of Art, Holiday Programming
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CMA's holiday season brings live choral and orchestral performances, family activities, and themed programming in the Ames Family Atrium. Free as part of general admission.
When: November through January Where: 11150 East Blvd, University Circle Transit: RTA accessible Accessibility: Fully accessible
Daily outdoor yoga classes at Edgewater Park from late May through September 1. Beginner-friendly, donation-based, no registration needed. Morning sessions 7–9am for sunrise yoga on the lake; evening sessions 5–7pm for sunset flow. Inclusive and welcoming for all bodies, ages, and backgrounds. Bring a mat or towel.
When: Daily, May 25 – September 1 · Morning: 7–9am · Evening: 5–7pm Where: Edgewater Park, Cleveland Cost: Donation-based (no one turned away) Transit: RTA 55 bus to Edgewater Park Accessibility: Flat accessible park setting · All bodies and abilities welcome
CPT's annual contemporary dance showcase features Northeast Ohio's most adventurous dance companies across multiple weekends. Every ticket is Choose What You Pay starting at $1 with no handling fees. A remarkable and accessible way to see professional dance. 2026 dates typically run April through May.
When: Typically April–May 2026 (check cptonline.org for 2026 dates) Where: 6415 Detroit Ave, Gordon Square Cost: Pay from $1, no handling fees Transit: RTA 22 bus to W. 65th St Accessibility: ADA compliant · Ramped entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Cleveland Public Library Sound Bites Summer Music Series
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Free lunchtime live music performances at Cleveland Public Library's Main Branch and several neighborhood branches throughout the summer. Genres span jazz, classical, folk, gospel, and more. A beloved and accessible series in the heart of downtown Cleveland.
When: Thursdays through the summer · Typically 12–1pm Where: Main Branch, 325 Superior Ave and select neighborhood branches Cost: Free Transit: All downtown RTA lines · Fully accessible
Fairmount Center Pull Back the Curtain Speaker Series
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Fairmount Center for the Arts' free monthly speaker series resumes in September. "Pull Back the Curtain" features local artists, musicians, chefs, historians, and creative professionals in an intimate setting with audience Q and A. Family-friendly but geared toward adults. Registration encouraged but not required.
When: Select Sundays, September through April · 3–4pm Where: 8400 Fairmount Rd, Novelty, OH (Geauga County, ~30 min from Cleveland) Cost: Free Getting there: Drive or carpool recommended
CPT's annual immersive arts party and fundraiser opening its campus as a labyrinth of theatre, dance, visual arts, music, and performance. This year's theme is "Under Construction." Local food, free valet, and complimentary drinks. One of Cleveland's most creative and unusual community events.
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Where: Cleveland Public Theatre campus, 6415 Detroit Ave Cost: Ticketed fundraiser (check cptonline.org for pricing) Transit: RTA 22 bus
Weekly volunteer beautification series at Public Square. Help prune, trim, weed, and clean downtown Cleveland's central gathering space. Tools, gloves, and supplies provided. Wear clothes you can get dirty. A great low-key outdoor community activity that builds connection and civic pride.
When: Sundays, May through October · 11am–12pm Where: Public Square, Downtown Cleveland Cost: Free · RSVP encouraged at downtowncleveland.com Transit: All downtown RTA lines
Free evening yoga sessions on the lakefront at Voinovich Park, presented by Downtown Cleveland, Inc. All levels welcome. Bring a mat or towel and enjoy yoga with Lake Erie views.
When: Tuesdays, June through September · 6–6:45pm Where: Voinovich Park / North Coast Harbor, Downtown Cleveland Cost: Free Transit: RTA to downtown
Free live music from local artists in Public Square throughout the summer. Evening concerts and pop-up performances covering a wide range of genres. Part of Downtown Cleveland Inc.'s 10-year Public Square anniversary summer programming.
When: Multiple evenings, June through September (check schedule) Where: Public Square, Downtown Cleveland Transit: All downtown RTA lines
North Coast Yard is a free seasonal lakefront pop-up space at 515 Erieside Ave, open June through September, dawn to dusk daily. Free weekly programming from the 2025 season included pick-up soccer (men's Mondays, women's Tuesdays at 6pm), basketball leagues (Wednesdays 6–9pm), and roller skating (Fridays 5–9pm). The 2026 schedule will be posted at northcoastyard.com/experience as the season approaches. Bar and food available on select evenings.
When: June through September · Soccer: Mon/Tue 6pm · Basketball: Wed 6–9pm · Roller Skating: Fri 5–9pm Where: 515 Erieside Ave, Downtown Cleveland (near Steamship Mather) Cost: Free Transit: RTA to downtown, short walk to lakefront
Adaptive dance classes led by Dancing Wheels, Cleveland's nationally acclaimed mixed-ability dance company. Open to wheelchair users and standing dancers of all skill levels. Held at the Cleveland Museum of Art, free with museum admission.
When: Thursdays 10:00 am (select Mondays 12:30 pm) · June–August 2026 Where: Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, University Circle
Monthly first-Friday art walk through the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in Collinwood. Galleries and studios throw open their doors with new shows, and there's usually live music on the outdoor Tower Stage. Family-friendly and low-key — a great way to explore Cleveland's East Side gallery scene.
When: Friday, September 4 · 5:30–9pm (repeats first Friday of every month) Where: Waterloo Rd, Collinwood (Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District) Cost: Free
Monthly first-Friday art walk through the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in Collinwood. Galleries and studios throw open their doors with new shows, and there's usually live music on the outdoor Tower Stage.
When: Friday, October 2 · 5:30–9pm (repeats first Friday of every month) Where: Waterloo Rd, Collinwood (Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District) Cost: Free
Monthly first-Friday art walk through the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in Collinwood. A cozy indoor gallery-hopping option once the weather turns.
When: Friday, November 6 · 5:30–9pm (repeats first Friday of every month) Where: Waterloo Rd, Collinwood (Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District) Cost: Free
Monthly first-Friday art walk through the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in Collinwood. Holiday-season edition — a nice low-cost outing for gift shopping from local makers.
When: Friday, December 4 · 5:30–9pm (repeats first Friday of every month) Where: Waterloo Rd, Collinwood (Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District) Cost: Free
Collinwood's flagship neighborhood arts festival closes half a mile of Waterloo Rd to traffic for a day of live music across multiple outdoor stages, 90+ local maker booths, 10+ fine art galleries, street performers, and hands-on creativity stations for all ages.
When: Saturday, September 12 · 12–7pm Where: Waterloo Rd between Calcutta Ave and E. 161st St, Collinwood Cost: Free Accessibility: ADA parking available at Lucknow & E. 156th St
A 2.5-mile family-friendly walk and resource fair supporting NAMI Greater Cleveland's free mental health education and support programs. Includes a resource fair, line dancing, music, and children's activities (face painting, crafts, balloon sculpture). Leashed pets welcome.
When: Saturday, September 19 · 9–11:30am Where: Edgewater Park, Cleveland Cost: Free to attend and walk (fundraising optional) Transit: RTA 55 bus to Edgewater Park
Now in its 27th year, Tremont's flagship festival fills Lincoln Park with five themed "villages": children's activities, community nonprofits, fair-trade and cultural vendors, 100+ visual artists, and a food court. Free live music and dance performances on the main stage all day.
When: Saturday, September 19 · 12–7pm Where: Lincoln Park, 1200 Starkweather Ave, Tremont Cost: Free Transit: RTA 25 or 51 bus to Tremont
Cleveland's flagship art-and-technology festival transforms the newly expanded IngenuityLabs warehouse into an immersive, multi-story exploration of "What does America dream about?" Hundreds of artists, six-plus stages of music and performance, maker exhibits, aerial and acrobatic storytelling, and food trucks.
When: September 25–27, 2026 (last full weekend of September) Where: IngenuityLabs, 5401 Hamilton Ave, St. Clair-Superior Cost: Tickets from $20/day, $30/weekend; kids 12 & under free with a paid adult Transit: RTA HealthLine to E. 55th, short walk
Family-friendly volunteer shift in the Food Bank's Repack area, sorting and packing donated food. Kids ages 6+ are welcome alongside an adult (one adult required per two kids). Shifts are capped around 30 volunteers and tend to fill up quickly — register early online.
When: Monday, September 28 · 6–8pm (fourth Monday of the month) Where: Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd, Cleveland Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Family-friendly volunteer shift in the Food Bank's Repack area, sorting and packing donated food. Kids ages 6+ are welcome alongside an adult (one adult required per two kids). Shifts fill quickly — register early online.
When: Monday, October 26 · 6–8pm (fourth Monday of the month) Where: Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd, Cleveland Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Family-friendly volunteer shift in the Food Bank's Repack area, sorting and packing donated food ahead of the holidays. Kids ages 6+ are welcome alongside an adult (one adult required per two kids). Shifts fill quickly — register early online.
When: Monday, November 23 · 6–8pm (fourth Monday of the month) Where: Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd, Cleveland Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Family-friendly volunteer shift in the Food Bank's Repack area. Kids ages 6+ are welcome alongside an adult (one adult required per two kids). Note: this falls in the week between Christmas and New Year's, so confirm the shift is running before making plans.
When: Monday, December 28 · 6–8pm (fourth Monday of the month, holiday schedule may vary) Where: Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 S. Waterloo Rd, Cleveland Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
The Midwest's largest vegan festival returns to Lincoln Park with plant-based food vendors, cruelty-free makers, and nonprofit and environmental groups tabling. A relaxed, browsable community gathering with something for vegans and the plant-curious alike.
When: Saturday, September 26 · 12–5pm Where: Lincoln Park, 1200 Starkweather Ave, Tremont Cost: Free ($5 donation suggested)
The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland reopens after a temporary installation closure. Admission is always free, every day it's open — a great low-key, low-cost destination in University Circle, especially paired with a walk around Wade Oval or a stop at Rockefeller Park Greenhouse.
When: Reopens Sunday, October 4; regular hours resume Thursday–Sunday, 11am–5pm Where: 11400 Euclid Ave, University Circle Cost: Free, always Transit: RTA HealthLine or Red Line to University Circle
Family-friendly shifts sorting, stickering, and boxing donated children's books for distribution across Cuyahoga County. Special family shifts (ages 8-12 with an adult) run roughly twice a month; the Book Bank also welcomes volunteers 13+ for drop-in-style shifts Tuesday through Saturday year-round.
When: Saturday, October 3 (representative date — check kidsbookbank.org for the full family-shift schedule) Where: Cleveland Kids' Book Bank, Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Family-friendly shifts sorting, stickering, and boxing donated children's books. Special family shifts (ages 8-12 with an adult) run roughly twice a month; volunteers 13+ can also drop in Tuesday through Saturday year-round.
When: Saturday, November 7 (representative date — check kidsbookbank.org for the full family-shift schedule) Where: Cleveland Kids' Book Bank, Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Family-friendly shifts sorting, stickering, and boxing donated children's books, an easy holiday-season volunteering option. Special family shifts (ages 8-12 with an adult) run roughly twice a month; volunteers 13+ can also drop in Tuesday through Saturday year-round.
When: Saturday, December 5 (representative date — check kidsbookbank.org for the full family-shift schedule) Where: Cleveland Kids' Book Bank, Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Downtown Cleveland's nearly 40-year holiday tradition kicks off the season on Public Square: ice skating, live performances, marshmallow roasting, and the lighting of the 50-foot Public Square Christmas tree synced to a new light show. One of Cleveland's biggest free community gatherings of the year.
When: Saturday, November 28 · Festivities from midday, tree lighting after dark Where: Public Square, Downtown Cleveland Cost: Free Transit: All downtown RTA lines
Downtown Cleveland's lunchtime food truck series continues into December on Public Square — a cozy, low-key excuse to get downtown, warm up with something to eat, and take in the WinterLand holiday lights.
When: Tuesdays, December 1–30 · 11:30am–1:30pm Where: Public Square, Downtown Cleveland Cost: Free to attend (food for purchase) Transit: All downtown RTA lines
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes' annual community tradition: chip-timed 5K and 10K routes plus a 1-mile fun run through the Shaker Parklands, and four guided hikes (1 to 6 miles) on trails not normally open to the public. Proceeds support the Nature Center's environmental education and trail care.
When: Sunday, September 13 · 7am packet pickup, 8:30am race start Where: Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd, Shaker Heights Cost: Registration fee (price increases race day; fundraising incentives available) Accessibility: ADA-accessible 1-2 mile family hike option
A 5K race and 2-mile walk/run through the winding roads and historic monuments of Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland's 285-acre "outdoor museum." Dog-friendly. Proceeds support the cemetery's educational programs.
When: Sunday, September 20 · 5K at 8:50am, 2-mile walk/run at 9am Where: Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland Cost: Registration fee Transit: RTA HealthLine to Euclid Ave
A free, community-focused walking program. Each walk opens with a short talk from a local physician on a health topic, then a relaxed group stroll where participants can walk alongside the doctor and ask questions. A welcoming, low-pressure way to combine movement with social connection.
When: Saturday, September 19 · 10am (third Saturday of the month) Where: Zelma Watson George Rec Center, 3155 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland Cost: Free Registration: Recommended before your first walk
A free, community-focused walking program. Each walk opens with a short talk from a local physician on a health topic, then a relaxed group stroll where participants can walk alongside the doctor and ask questions.
When: Saturday, October 17 · 10am (third Saturday of the month) Where: Zelma Watson George Rec Center, 3155 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland Cost: Free Registration: Recommended before your first walk
A free, community-focused walking program. Each walk opens with a short talk from a local physician on a health topic, then a relaxed group stroll where participants can walk alongside the doctor and ask questions.
When: Saturday, November 21 · 10am (third Saturday of the month) Where: Zelma Watson George Rec Center, 3155 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland Cost: Free Registration: Recommended before your first walk
A free, community-focused walking program, rain, shine, or snow. Each walk opens with a short talk from a local physician, then a relaxed group stroll and conversation.
When: Saturday, December 19 · 10am (third Saturday of the month) Where: Zelma Watson George Rec Center, 3155 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland Cost: Free Registration: Recommended before your first walk
Fall Native Plant Sale, Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
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Browse native perennials, shrubs, and pollinator-friendly plants grown for Northeast Ohio conditions. Free to attend and browse; plants available for purchase. A relaxed, low-pressure outing paired with the Nature Center's free trails.
When: Sunday, October 18 Where: Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd, Shaker Heights Cost: Free to attend; plants for purchase
Volunteer at the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore, sorting donations, helping shoppers, and prepping items for the sales floor. No experience needed, ages 14+. Come once or make it a regular thing. Sign up for a shift through Habitat's online calendar (dates and times vary week to week; this is a representative Saturday).
When: Saturday, September 12 (representative date — check clevelandhabitat.org for the live shift calendar) Where: Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Volunteer at the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore, sorting donations, helping shoppers, and prepping items for the sales floor. No experience needed, ages 14+. Sign up for a shift through Habitat's online calendar (dates and times vary week to week; this is a representative Saturday).
When: Saturday, October 10 (representative date — check clevelandhabitat.org for the live shift calendar) Where: Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Volunteer at the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore ahead of the holidays, sorting donations and helping shoppers. No experience needed, ages 14+. Sign up through Habitat's online calendar (dates and times vary week to week; this is a representative Saturday).
When: Saturday, November 14 (representative date — check clevelandhabitat.org for the live shift calendar) Where: Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Volunteer at the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a low-key way to give back during the busy holiday season. No experience needed, ages 14+. Sign up through Habitat's online calendar (dates and times vary week to week; this is a representative Saturday).
When: Saturday, December 12 (representative date — check clevelandhabitat.org for the live shift calendar) Where: Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore Cost: Free to volunteer Registration: Required in advance online
Cleveland's oldest hiking club (est. 1919) leads hundreds of hikes a month across Cleveland Metroparks and beyond, from easy strolls to all-day treks. First-time visitors are welcome to just show up at the listed starting point and try a hike for free before deciding whether to join. A great low-barrier way to combine movement, nature, and new connections.
When: Check clevelandhikingclub.org for the current week's hike schedule and meeting points (hundreds of hikes run monthly, most weekends and many weekdays) Where: Varies — Cleveland Metroparks reservations across the region Cost: Free to try as a guest
Peak fall-color season is one of the best times to try a guest hike. First-time visitors are welcome to just show up at the listed starting point and try a hike for free before deciding whether to join.
When: Check clevelandhikingclub.org for the current week's hike schedule and meeting points Where: Varies — Cleveland Metroparks reservations across the region Cost: Free to try as a guest
Brisk-weather hikes continue through November. First-time visitors are welcome to just show up at the listed starting point and try a hike for free before deciding whether to join.
When: Check clevelandhikingclub.org for the current week's hike schedule and meeting points Where: Varies — Cleveland Metroparks reservations across the region Cost: Free to try as a guest
Hikes continue through winter for those who want fresh air and company. First-time visitors are welcome to just show up at the listed starting point and try a hike for free before deciding whether to join.
When: Check clevelandhikingclub.org for the current week's hike schedule and meeting points Where: Varies — Cleveland Metroparks reservations across the region Cost: Free to try as a guest
The Cleveland Orchestra, led by conductor Anthony Parnther, performs a free community concert in the intimate outdoor Evans Amphitheatre. Program includes Copland, Dvořák, and John Williams. General admission, first come first served; tickets required but free.
When: Wednesday, September 2 · evening Where: Cain Park, Evans Amphitheatre, 14591 Superior Rd, Cleveland Heights Cost: Free, tickets required (limit 4 per order) Note: Just outside Cleveland proper in Cleveland Heights
Ohio Contemporary Ballet returns to the Beck Center for a free community performance celebrating the artistry and versatility of contemporary ballet. Please RSVP in advance.
When: Saturday, September 12 · 7:00pm Where: Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood Cost: Free, please RSVP Note: Just west of Cleveland proper in Lakewood
Opening reception for Yelaine Rodriguez's exhibition "A Black Prayer" at SPACES, a contemporary art gallery in Ohio City's Hingetown neighborhood. Exhibition runs through October 17. Free and open to the public.
When: Friday, September 11 · 6:00pm Where: SPACES, 2900 Detroit Ave, Cleveland (Ohio City) Cost: Free Transit: RTA 26 or 71 bus stops right out front
Tremont's monthly second-Friday art walk: extended hours at galleries and shops, street performers, live music, and restaurant and bar specials along Professor Ave. A different theme each month.
When: Friday, September 11 · 5–9pm (second Friday of every month, year-round) Where: Professor Ave, Tremont Cost: Free
Tremont's monthly second-Friday art walk: extended hours at galleries and shops, street performers, live music, and restaurant and bar specials along Professor Ave.
When: Friday, October 9 · 5–9pm (second Friday of every month, year-round) Where: Professor Ave, Tremont Cost: Free
Tremont's monthly second-Friday art walk continues into fall: galleries, shops, street performers, live music, and restaurant specials along Professor Ave.
When: Friday, November 13 · 5–9pm (second Friday of every month, year-round) Where: Professor Ave, Tremont Cost: Free
Holiday-season edition of Tremont's monthly art walk: galleries, shops, street performers, and restaurant specials along Professor Ave. A nice low-cost outing for gift browsing.
When: Friday, December 11 · 5–9pm (second Friday of every month, year-round) Where: Professor Ave, Tremont Cost: Free
A 90-minute, history-based tour of Playhouse Square's five fully restored historic theaters, led by volunteer "RedCoat" guides. Learn how the world's largest theater restoration project saved these buildings from the wrecking ball. Involves stairs; guides can adjust for accessibility needs.
When: Saturday, September 19 (third Saturday of the month; some months add select Mondays) Where: KeyBank State Theatre Lobby, Playhouse Square Cost: Free Registration: Required, space limited
A 90-minute, history-based tour of Playhouse Square's five fully restored historic theaters, led by volunteer "RedCoat" guides.
When: Saturday, October 17 (third Saturday of the month) Where: KeyBank State Theatre Lobby, Playhouse Square Cost: Free Registration: Required, space limited
A 90-minute, history-based tour of Playhouse Square's five fully restored historic theaters, led by volunteer "RedCoat" guides.
When: Saturday, November 21 (third Saturday of the month) Where: KeyBank State Theatre Lobby, Playhouse Square Cost: Free Registration: Required, space limited
A 90-minute, history-based tour of Playhouse Square's five fully restored historic theaters, dressed for the holidays. Led by volunteer "RedCoat" guides.
When: Saturday, December 19 (third Saturday of the month) Where: KeyBank State Theatre Lobby, Playhouse Square Cost: Free Registration: Required, space limited
Downtown Cleveland's free full-band Wednesday evening concert series on Public Square wraps its 2026 season. High-energy live music under the city skyline, part of Downtown Cleveland Inc.'s 10th-anniversary summer of programming.
When: Wednesday, September 30 · 5–8pm (final concert of the season) Where: Public Square, Downtown Cleveland Cost: Free Transit: All downtown RTA lines
A quirky, beloved Cleveland holiday tradition since 1997: 50+ tuba and euphonium players from around the region fill a gothic-style church with Christmas carols arranged especially for low brass. Free admission, freewill offering accepted.
When: Typically the Sunday after Thanksgiving, around 5:30pm — the 2026 date was not yet posted at research time; check tubachristmas-cleveland.org closer to the season to confirm Where: First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland, 3630 Fairmount Blvd Cost: Free (freewill offering) Note: Just over the Cleveland Heights line
Northeast Ohio's longest-running indie handmade market takes over 78th Street Studios for its biggest show of the year: up to 150 local artisan vendors across three floors, plus resident galleries and studios, food trucks, and food service. Free admission.
When: Second weekend of December (2025's was Dec 13–14; confirm exact 2026 dates at clevelandbazaar.org closer to the season) Where: 78th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78th St Cost: Free
A smaller encore holiday market at 78th Street Studios timed to December's Third Friday Art Walk, with 50+ vendors on the lower ramp level plus resident artists and food trucks. A good last-chance stop for handmade gifts. Free admission.
When: Third Friday weekend in December, paired with the Third Friday Art Walk (confirm exact dates at clevelandbazaar.org closer to the season) Where: 78th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78th St Cost: Free
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Knowledge Hub
Arts in Health & Social Prescribing Resources
A curated collection of national organizations, toolkits, research databases, and networks for practitioners, advocates, and community members.
National Organizations
Arts in Health
NOAH, National Organization for Arts in Health
NOAH builds community to amplify, educate about, and advocate for the power of the arts to improve health and wellbeing for all people. Includes toolkits, publications, and a job board.
Enables personalized social prescribing services with healthcare, university, corporate, and government partners to address the nation's most intractable health challenges.
A searchable collection of peer-reviewed research, reports, and evidence documenting arts in health practice, outcomes, and evaluation across healthcare and community settings.
Mass Cultural Council, CultureRx Research & Resources
A curated library of research, news, toolkits, and international resources on arts and social prescribing, maintained by the first statewide arts-on-prescription program in the US.
Continuing education opportunities for practitioners who want to bring social prescribing into their own clinical or movement practice. More courses will be added here as OSPC identifies and vets them.
CEU · 1.5 Credits
Social Prescribing: The Art of Movement
An OPTA-approved continuing education course from PilatiBarre, co-led by OSPC founder Kate Berk and Brian Murphy. Covers what social prescribing is and how movement-based practices, including Pilates and tango, can serve as a prescribable community resource. Offered as a home study course, in-person training, and webinar; specific dates are posted as they're scheduled.
Conversations and appearances featuring OSPC and the broader social prescribing field.
Podcast
Dance as Medicine, with Kate Berk
Kate joins The Brainy Ballerina Podcast to talk about her path from professional dancer with Verb Ballets (now Ohio Contemporary Ballet) to Arts in Medicine graduate work at the University of Florida, why dance is one of the most effective arts-in-health interventions, and how movement and community help address the loneliness epidemic. 52 minutes.
What Is Social Prescribing — And Why It Matters for Your Health
Kate sits down with Brian Murphy of PilatiBarre to break down what social prescribing actually is, why Ohio is well positioned to lead the movement, and how practitioners, health professionals, and everyday people can get involved. A good starting point for anyone new to the concept.
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (UK) leads the International Social Prescribing Collaborative — a global community of practice spanning over 38 countries. NASP holds WHO Collaborating Centre status and convenes the International Arts on Prescription Collaborative, launched in late 2025 to advance arts-based social prescribing worldwide.
Funded by the Greek Ministry of Culture under the "Greece 2.0" National Recovery Plan (2023–2026), Greece's Cultural Prescription pilot refers patients from mental health institutions into arts activities — theater, visual arts, music, dance, and cinema — at cultural venues across the country. One of the first government-funded national arts prescribing programs in the EU.
The UK's leading network for arts, culture, and health. CHWA supports practitioners, policymakers, and researchers advancing the role of culture in health and wellbeing. Publishes evidence, toolkits, case studies, and policy briefs on arts on prescription, creative health, and social prescribing.
The world’s leading international body dedicated to advancing social prescribing globally. Uniting policymakers, clinicians, researchers, community organisations, and innovators across 30+ countries, GSPA shares knowledge, builds capacity, and scales evidence-based social prescribing models worldwide.
The Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative brings together healthcare professionals, artists, educators, researchers, social service providers, and community advocates to advance social prescribing throughout Ohio.
Steering Committee
Steering Committee
Our steering committee meets bi-weekly through fall 2026 to guide OSPC’s roundtables, general direction, partnerships, and programs.
Founder & Link Worker
Kate Berk
Kate Berk is a community organizer, arts in health consultant, and wellness coach based in Cleveland, Ohio. Her path began in fourth grade, when a public school outreach program showed her how dance could strengthen the connection between body, mind, and community.
Kate earned her BS in Dance and Arts Administration from Butler University and spent the next decade as a Principal Dancer with Ohio Contemporary Ballet, performing nationally and internationally while leading outreach programs focused on well-being.
She is currently pursuing an MA in Arts in Medicine with a focus on Social Prescribing at the University of Florida, where she serves as a Research Lab Member in the Center for Arts in Medicine Interdisciplinary Lab and sits on the editorial board of the Perspectives on Arts in Health Journal. In addition to founding Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative, she works as the SAFE Project Coordinator at MetroHealth’s Center for Arts in Health.
A Certified Health and Wellness Coach through Open Source Wellness’ Community as Medicine program, Kate is a member of the Health Champions group at Social Prescribing USA and the National Organization of Arts in Health. Whether facilitating a statewide coalition or leading movement with older adults over Zoom, she meets people exactly where they are.
Clinical Partnerships Lead
Jennifer Crawford
Jennifer Crawford, LISW-S, CHW, is the Manager of Community Health and Development at Adena Health, serving a nine-county rural Appalachian region in southern Ohio. A licensed independent social worker with more than 20 years of healthcare experience, Jennifer spent much of her career working directly with patients before transitioning into community health leadership.
In her current role, she leads community health needs assessments, community health improvement planning, coalition development, and partnerships that address the social and economic factors influencing health outcomes. Her work focuses on connecting healthcare, public health, education, government, and community organizations to improve access to care and strengthen community well-being.
Jennifer is passionate about helping rural communities thrive. Lasting improvements in health require collaboration, prevention, and addressing challenges through innovation such as social prescribing. She lives in Chillicothe, Ohio with her husband and three children and remains committed to making her community stronger for future generations.
Programming Lead
Heather Felden
Heather Felden is an arts and health professional, educator, and community arts leader whose work explores the intersection of wellness, creativity, and community engagement. She is currently completing a Master of Applied Arts in Health at Ohio University, serves as Nursing Grant Manager at Lakeland Community College, and is an active member of the Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative. Heather is also completing an internship with Playhouse Square focused on arts, education, health, and community well-being.
Drawing on a background in occupational therapy, dance, higher education, and grant management, Heather is particularly interested in the role of the arts in promoting health, social connection, and quality of life. Through her work and continued learning, she seeks to expand access to arts-based opportunities that support individual and community well-being.
Community Engagement Lead
Adrianne Fletcher
Adrianne M. Fletcher, PhD, MSS has been a practicing social work professional for the past two decades with work experience in child welfare, foster care, psychotherapy, Indian child welfare, court-appointed special advocates and veterans. Her previous appointment as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, and her current appointment as an assistant professor at the Mandel School, have allowed her to use her teaching and advising skills, and also provide consultation service to agencies regarding issues of cultural humility.
Fletcher enjoys making herself available to facilitate discussions regarding the intractable thicket of race and culture for agencies and organizations who are aware that they are unaware. Her research seeks remedies for the malady of negative implicit attitude on decision-making among service professionals within the child welfare system who work with individuals who are often marginalized, poor, physically exhausted and emotionally challenged, and the phenomena of disproportionality.
Academic Partnerships Lead
Liz Kocher
Liz Kocher, OTD, MOT, OTR/L is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program at Cleveland State University. She teaches across the OTD curriculum with a focus on occupational development, service learning, and fieldwork education, and mentors doctoral capstone students pursuing community-based and social prescribing projects.
Liz is passionate about advancing the role of occupational therapy in social prescribing. She is a founding member of the Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative, a member of the Social Prescribing USA Health Champions network, and presented on OT’s role in social prescribing at the 2025 Ohio OT Association Conference. Her current capstone students are exploring nature-based social prescribing for older adults, green space referral pathways, and building local social prescribing networks.
She earned her OTD from Boston University and her MOT from The Ohio State University and brings over a decade of pediatric OT practice in Northeast Ohio schools and clinics.
Membership Coordination Lead
Joan Meggitt
Joan Meggitt, Senior Manager of Neurological Programs at Playhouse Square, is a Dance for PD® Certified Teacher and TimeSlips Certified Facilitator and Trainer. She designs and implements dance, movement, and performing arts programming for people living with neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Meggitt has taught dance for people with Parkinson’s since 2013. She was the inaugural and lead instructor for Yes, I Can Move! dance classes at InMotion (2015–24) and has also led classes for individuals with a range of disabilities for Cleveland Clinic, Tour de Fox, University Hospitals, and Verlezza Dance (2013–present).
Meggitt has taught, created, and performed dance with people of all ages and abilities for more than 30 years, both in the United States and abroad. She has published research in creativity, pedagogy, dance for PD and Multiple Sclerosis, and dance and disability. She served as director of education and community engagement with GroundWorks DanceTheater (2022–24), associate professor of dance at Kent State University (2005–19), and founding director of Antaeus Dance (2001–17).
Statewide Partnerships Lead
Patrick Roehrenbeck
Patrick Roehrenbeck serves as the Organizational Program Coordinator for the Northeast region of Ohio at the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). In this role, he supports arts organizations throughout the grant application and award process, offering guidance and resources to help them thrive.
Before joining the OAC in 2021, Patrick spent two decades in Ohio’s nonprofit arts sector. He held leadership positions including executive director and development director at both large and small visual and performing arts organizations in central Ohio. His firsthand experience as an applicant and grantee gives him valuable insight into the funding landscape, from corporate and foundation grants to public funding sources.
In addition to his professional roles, Patrick has been an active leader and advocate in the arts community. He served for 16 years on the executive committee of the Columbus Arts Marketing Association, including two years as Chair. Patrick also served on the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Pride Advisory Committee and the GALA Festival Advisory Committee.
Working Group Leads
Working Group Leads
Our leads manage key initiative areas for OSPC. Lead roles can be divided or approached as co-lead partnerships.
Liz Novy Continuing Education Lead
Jenna Messina Corporate Outreach Lead
Bailey Slattery External Communications Lead
Anne-Marie Berk Grant Writing Lead
Open Fundraising / Development Lead — if interested
Ed Armentrout Asset Map Lead
Open Internal Operations Lead — if interested
Working Group
Working Group Organizations
Our working group includes members affiliated with the following organizations across Ohio and beyond.
Cleveland ClinicPlayhouse SquareOhio UniversityCleveland State UniversityLakeland Community CollegeHolden Forests & ArboretumOhio Contemporary BalletCase Western Reserve UniversityCleveland Play HouseCleveland Museum of ArtMetroHealthAdena HealthOhio Arts CouncilCleveland MetroparksAssembly for the ArtsCreativeOhioCenter for Community SolutionsCleveland City DanceHealing in ColorGreater Cleveland VolunteersAndrews Osborne AcademyCommunity Health FoundationVirtual Brain Health CenterCuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Collaborative
Join the Collaborative
The Collaborative is OSPC’s broadest membership tier, open to anyone who wants to stay connected to the social prescribing movement in Ohio. Collaborative members receive email updates, invitations to events, volunteer opportunities, and access to our growing network. To join, visit the tab.
Join Us
Connect & Join the Mailing List
Whether you're a healthcare professional, arts organization, community member, researcher, or policymaker, there's a place for you in the Ohio Social Prescribing Collaborative.
What You'll Receive
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Quarterly Newsletter/Email Updates
Updates on Ohio social prescribing progress, national news, resource spotlights, and upcoming events. Be sure to add "info@ohiosocialprescribingcollaborative.com" to your contacts so our messages aren't delivered to spam.
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Zoom Meeting Links
Receive links to our quarterly working group gatherings, past recordings, and meeting notes, exclusively for mailing list members.
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Asset Map Contributions
Ability to submit programs to our growing Ohio asset map and access the full directory.
As a collaborative member, your programs and events may be featured on our social media platforms! Be sure to follow and tag us so we can find and share your work with our growing network.
