8 North State Street | Suite 300 | Painesville, OH 44077

Community Services: 440-354-2148 | Energy Assistance: 440-350-9160

8 North State Street | Suite 300 | Painesville, OH 44077

Community Services: 440-354-2148
Energy Assistance: 440-350-9160

8 North State Street | Suite 300
Painesville, OH 44077

Community Services: 440-354-2148
Energy Assistance: 440-350-9160

July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

How to Reach Us

Office Phone: 440-350-9160

Office Fax: 440-350-9166

Automated Appointment Hotline: 1-440-381-8230

Click Here to Schedule Appointment Online

Email: marinar@lclifeline.org

 Lake County Office
8 North State Street, Suite 300
Painesville, OH 44077

Lake Mailing Address:
PO Box 496
Painesville, OH 44077

Geauga County Office

12375 Kinsman Road, Building H, Suite 17,

Newbury, OH 44065

Geauga Mailing Address:
PO Box 117
Burton, OH 44021

Emergency HEAP-Summer Crisis Program

The Summer Crisis Program (SCP) begins July 1 and runs through September 30. The SCP is designed to help qualified households pay for summer cooling. Through the SCP, eligible Lake & Geauga County households can receive a one-time payment on electric bills AND/OR a fan or an air conditioner. Air conditioners and fans are available on a limited basis and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible households must have a 90-day gross income that falls at or below 175% of the federal poverty level AND meets one of the following eligibility criteria: either has a household member who is over the age of 60, provides original physician documentation of medical necessity, or have a disconnection notice.

 

 We cannot pay current PIPP payments. Copays may be required. An in-person appointment is required.

Hours

Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Emergency HEAP-Winter Crisis Program

HEAP’s Winter Crisis Program (WCP) provides assistance with utility disconnection, impending utility disconnection and bulk fuel supplies during the winter heating season of November 1 through March 31. Eligibility is based on HEAP guidelines, including income guidelines that are at 175% of the federal poverty level.

Appointments can be scheduled via the toll-free appointment line at 1-440-381-8230 or online at https://app.capappointments.com/

All applicants will need to submit required documentation and can do so by mailing to Lifeline Energy Assistance Office PO Box 496 in Painesville, Ohio 44077, or by dropping it off in our office or in our office drop box.

Hours

Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP Plus!)

Regulated utility companies offer the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) to allow customers to pay a percentage of their monthly income to maintain their utility service. The program varies slightly by utility company, but allows customers an option for maintaining their utility service when a household budget is not sufficient to cover their entire usage. The PIPP program has income eligibility criteria of 150% of the federal poverty level.