International Community
Health Center (ICHC)
ASIA-ICHC, International Community Health Center, offers evidence-based quality healthcare to those in Cleveland and Akron, including substance abuse and mental health services. ASIA-ICHC serves all patients regardless of ability to pay.
ICHC Overview
ASIA-ICHC delivers comprehensive, culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare on a sliding scale to all community members, especially those who face economic or language barriers to care.
We accept Medicaid and Medicare, and Sliding Fee Discounts for essential services are offered based on family size and income (we collect a nominal fee based on family size and income). The ICHC welcomes donations to help us continue to provide low income and under-served community members with critical medical services and information.
This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under Section 330, 42 U.S.C. Affordable Care Act, and a Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C., deemed a FTCA facility. View Nondiscrimination Policy.
Burmese
Chinese
Simplified
Chinese
Traditional
Karen
Korean
Nepali
Spanish
vietnamese
Acupuncture
CLEVELAND - ASIA PLAZA
Acupuncture is now available at the Cleveland ICHC in Asia Plaza. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Nicole Rodney, PhD, MPH, LAc is an acupuncturist, research, and facility member aT the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine. Dr. Rodney offers acupuncture at ASIA'S International Community Health Center in Cleveland.
Please review the acupuncture Sliding Fee Discounts for your reference.
Health Screenings
CLEVELAND & AKRON
ASIA-ICHC is dedicated to educating community members on preventable illnesses and promoting regular health screenings to improve overall community wellness.
Health screenings include:
- Breast Cancer
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- HIV/AIDS
- Cervical Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- And more
Resources
List of websites that offer useful patient education information:
Self Management Tools (Downloadable)
How to Control Your Cholesterol Guide
Reduce Your Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Behavioral Health
CLEVELAND & AKRON
At ASIA-ICHC, we strive to provide linguistically and culturally competent support for immigrants and refugees. No matter which language you speak, we will be able to help you. Here at ASIA-ICHC, we are trained in trauma-informed care with a holistic approach.
Services We Offer:
- Psychological Assessment
- Medication Management,
- Counseling
- Peer support groups in different languages
- Case Management for basic needs
- Crisis Intervention as needed
Issues We Address:
- Anxiety and Panic Disorder
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Depression
- Divorce/Separation
- Grief and Loss
- Pain Management
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Stress Management
Treatments We Provide:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Medication Management
- Eye Movement Desensitization
- Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Talk Therapy
- Somatic approach to trauma
Check out our Growing Mental Health Blog for advice columns, resources, and educational events!
Behavioral Health Services Overview Flyer
This flyer provides an overview of the ICHC Behavioral Health Services in several languages. At ASIA-ICHC, we strive to provide linguistically and culturally competent support for immigrants and refugees. No matter which language you speak, we will be able to help you. Here at ASIA-ICHC, we are trained in trauma-informed care with a holistic approach.
ARABIC
CHINESE
DARI
ENGLISH
NEPALI
SWAHILI
How to Keep Your Mind in Good Health
This flyer provides an overview of the ICHS's "How to Keep Your Mind in Good Health" offerings. This flyer is available in several languages.
CHINESE
ENGLISH
NEPALI
Take Care of Your Mental Health
This flyer provides an overview of the ICHS's "Take Care of Your Mental Health" offerings. This flyer is available in several languages.
CHINESE
ENGLISH
NEPALI
Health Insurance Marketplace
Medicaid & Medicare Enrollment Assistance
COMING SOON
This service is currently on hiatus until further notice.
ASIA provides on-site, bilingual assistance to individuals and families to enroll into Qualified Insurance Plans in the Marketplace.
This service is funded by Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and in partnership with the Ohio Association of Food Banks.
The service is offered in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo. For information and assistance with services in these areas, please contact Susan Wong, susan.wong@asiaohio.org or call 330-535-3253. Services are available at no cost.
ACA VIDEO RESOURCES
LGBTQ Asian Health Glossary
Chinese, Vietnamese,
Burmese, Korean
ASIA Ohio has created a glossary of terms that may be helpful when seeking healthcare.
Please click the image to view the PDF.
ICHC Quality Measures Report
PDF Report
ASIA–ICHC strives to serve the community with evidence-based quality of patient care.
The specifications for the clinical quality measures (CQMS) are updated yearly to align with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' electronic specified clinical quality measures (eCQMS).
The following data shows ICHC across all sites for CY2023 compared with the national and state average.
ICHC
Cleveland
Asia Plaza
2999 Payne Avenue, Ste. 140
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-361-1223 TELEPHONE
216-361-1568 FAX
OPERATING HOURS
8:30 am-5:00 pm MON-FRI
Closed SAT-SUN
After Hours Contact: 216-361-1223
ICHC
Akron
C.F. and May Chen Community Center
370 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44304
234-312-3607 TELEPHONE
234-312-3609 FAX
OPERATING HOURS
8:30 am -5:00 pm MON-FRI
Closed SAT-SUN
After Hours Contact: 234-312-3607
