Akron Resource Directory
Akron Resource DirectoryWhere to Find Community Resources and ServicesCompiled byProject R.I.S.E.(Realizing Individual Strength through Education)Project R.I.S.EAkron Public School70 N. Broadway St. Room 101Akron, Ohio 44308330-761-2969330-761-3226 faxProject R.I.S.E is in partnership withAkron Public Schools and Greater Akron SheltersFederally funded through a grant from the Ohio Dept. of EducationUnder the McKinney-Vento Education for the Homeless Children and Youth Program2017 Edition
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:Cathalynn Thompson, former AmeriCorps VISTA for Project RISE, helped coordinateand compile this directory in 1999-2000. It has since been updated by Kristin Rizzo in2004; Lisa March in 2006; Sharon Connor in 2007; Domenic Craner, Family andConsumer Sciences Intern for Project RISE, in collaboration with Jennifer Samardak,FLAPEC Chair during the Spring of 2008; and Jennifer Sullivan, Project RISE Staffmember in collaboration with the FLAPEC Chair in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.Marianne Pickett, UA Family and Consumer Sciences Intern and Emily Stranges, UASocial Work for Project RISE completed the 2013 Revision. Shauna Jenney, internfrom Kent State University- Center of Family Studies, and Jill Smith, intern fromUniversity of Akron- School of Family Consumer Sciences completed, the 2014edition. Barbara Johnson, Project RISE Diversity Specialist, completed the 2015updates. Olivia Jerkes, Project RISE Specialist, completed the 2016 revisions. RachelMatejin, Project RISE Teacher, completed the 2017 revisions.You are free to make copies of this directory. If you wish to use any or all of thecontents for other publications, please acknowledge Project RISE. If you have anyquestions or suggestions or know of any other organizations, services, or agenciesthat would like to be included, please contact Project RISE at 330-761-2969 or emaildmantegh@akron.k12.oh.us.About Project RISE:Project RISE is a collaborative effort by Akron Public Schools, local shelters, and thecommunity to provide supplemental educational services to children and youthwho are experiencing homelessness. The first demonstration grant was received in1991 through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Education for HomelessChildren and Youth. Funding is coordinated through Ohio Department ofEducation. Project RISE served over 1800 students last school year.Project RISE is designed to empower students and their families by providingopportunities to improve the quality of their lives through educational, cultural, andcommunity resources. Education is known to be the key in breaking the cycle ofpoverty and homelessness. If you would like more information, please call DebraManteghi, District Homeless Education Liaison, at 330-761-2969 or emaildmantegh@akron.k12.oh.us.On behalf of Project RISE, we hope this Resource Directory will provide thecommunity access to services and connections that may be needed to improvethe quality of life for the residents.2
If you live within the Akron Public Schooldistrict and your family has lost housingdue to economic hardship,Akron Public Schools Project R.I.S.E.can assist you with:-School Enrollment-School Transportation-School Uniforms-School Supplies-Referrals to area agenciesAll information will be kept confidential.Please Contact:Debra ManteghiDistrict Homeless Education LiaisonProject RISE330-761-2969dmantegh@apslearns.org3
The McKinney-Vento Actsupersedes conflicting state lawsand local policiesWho is homeless?(McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2001 – Title X, Part C of theNo Child Left Behind Act – Sec 725)The term “homeless children and youth” -(A) Means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequatenighttime residence ; and(B) Includes –(i)children and youths who are sharing the housing ofother persons due to loss of housing, economichardship, or similar reason; are living in motels, hotels,trailer parks, or camping groups due the lack ofalternative accommodations; are living in emergencyor transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals orare awaiting foster care placement;(ii)children and youths who have a primary nighttimeresidence that is a public or private place not designedfor or ordinarily used as a regular sleepingaccommodation for human beings (iii)children and youths who are living in cars, parks, publicspaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing,bus train stations, or similar settings; and(iv)migratory children who qualify as homeless for thepurposes of this subtitle because the children are livingin circumstances described in clause (i) through (ii)Unaccompanied youth include young people who have run awayfrom home, been thrown out of their homes, and/or been abandonby parents or guardiansThe McKinney-Vento Act entitles studentsexperiencing homelessness to:ooooooooImmediate enrollmentThe ability to stay in school of originTransportation servicesTitle IExpedited assessmentFree or reduced lunchWaived feesEducational and enrichment support4
2728293031CATEGORYEmergency NumbersChildcare & Early Education ResourcesClothing & ShoesConsumer ComplaintsCounselingCultural & Ethnic Oriented ServicesDental ResourcesDrug & Alcohol ServicesEducational ServicesEmployment CounselingEx-Offender ServicesEye CareFatherhood InitiativesFinancial & Housing CounselingFood PantriesFurniture & AppliancesGovernment BenefitsHealth Insurance QuestionsHousing ServicesLegal ServicesMeal SitesMedical CarePet ServicesPregnancy Services for Adults & TeensPrescriptionsResources for Parents & GrandparentsSenior CitizensShelters & Transitional HousingTransportation ServicesUtilities, Rent, Phone, & LaundryVeteran ServicesYouth 0-4242-4343-4444-4545-4646-4747-485
Emergency NumbersMajor EmergenciesAmbulance/EMSAkron Fire & Police DepartmentADM Crisis CenterAkron Children’s Hospital Psychiatric Intake & ResponseCenterAdult Protective HotlineChild Abuse/Neglect HotlineCrisis/Suicide -800-273-TALKDomestic Violence Hotline1-888-395-4357Poison Center1-800-222-1222Portage Path Psychiatric Emergency Services330-762-6110Rape & Sexual Assault Hotlines330-434-72731-877-906-7273Victim’s Assistance330-376-0040Other Important NumbersAIDS Hotline1-800-332-2437Akron-Summit County Public Library330-643-9000Ask Children’s (Hospital)330-543-20001-800-358-5437Child Support Enforcement Agency330-643-2765Community Legal Aid Services1-800-998-9454County Of Summit Board of MR/DD330-643-8000Akron Customer Service Center Dial 311330-375-2311International Institute330-376-5106Mature Services (Seniors)330-253-4597Summit County DJFS: Health Insurance Information330-643-7811Metro Customer Information330-762-03411-800-227-9905Ohio Benefit Bank800-648-1176Office of Consumer Affairs330-643-2879Social Security Administration330-375-57901-800-772-1213Ohio Rideshare330-253-7433Sick Child Care (at Akron Children’s Hospital)330-543-4000Summit County Jobs & Family Services330-643-7811(SC DJ&FS)330-643-8200WIC Service (non-emergency)330-375-21426
Section 1CHILDCARE & EARLY EDUCATION RESOURCESAkron Public Schools Switchboard 70 N. Broadway St.Akron, OH 443081199 Vernon Odom Blvd.Akron Public Schools EarlyLearning Program - For childrenAkron, OH 44307ages 3, 4 and 5 years of age withspecial needs, as well as typicallydeveloping children. Classroomsare located in APS elementarybuildings and community agenciesthroughout the city.Akron-Summit Co Public Library 60 S. High St.M-Th. 10am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm,Akron, OH 44326Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-5pmA Y’s Place Title XX funds &380 Mineola Ave.scholarships availableAkron, OH 44320Child Care Connection - Referrals 703 S. Main St.for childcare 8am-5pm. VoicemailSuite 21124/7 information & referralsAkron, OH 443111 Perkins SquareChildren’s Hospital Sick ChildCare M-F 6:30am-9:30pmAkron, OH 44302350 S. Portage PathFirst Grace A.M.O.S. Child CarethCenter - Infants to 5 grade M-FAkron, OH 443206:30am-6:00pm Title XXGreenleaf Family Center - Family 580 Grant St.support and adoption programsAkron, OH 44309670 W. Exchange St.Head StartM-F 8:30am-5:30pmAkron, OH 44302Kidspace – Private, non-profit719 E. Market St.childcare and learning center for ages Akron, OH 443056 weeks-12 years - AcceptsTitle XX, www.chckidspace.comLois Lester Learning Center –1480 Eastwood Ave.M-Sa. 6am-12mid. Accepts Title XX Akron, OH 44305135 Hall St.Salvation Army Learning Zone,Akron, OH 44302Preschool, and Childcare 330-762-81777
Summit County Jobs and FamilyServices - Offers subsidiesTime for Me - United DisabilityServices - Respite- special needs,children & adultsWOMEN 2 WOMEN - ProvidesLife Skills training and parentingeducation to disabled and homelessmothers. Support groups arescheduled monthly per individualagency requestYMCA Child Care Centers37 N. High St.Akron, OH 44308701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311330-643-7686915 N. Main St.Akron, OH 44310330-310-6944 or330-762-9755mam2bs@yahoo.com330-376-1335Section 2CLOTHING & SHOESAkron Urban League - CareerClothing Tu. 9am-11am andTh. 2pm-4pmChrist Child Society of Akron Uniforms and coats for students inAkron Public Schools. Contactschool counselor or principal forreferralEastwood Church of Brethren –Christ’s Closet 2nd & 4thSaturdays(4th only Dec./Jan/Feb.) 11am1pmFaith Ministries OutreachCenter - Church service onSunday at 10am followed by mealand clothing distribution at 11:15amFirst Grace UCC Mon. 6:30pm7:30pm, Wed. 12pm-1pm, Onlyzip codes 44302, 03, 07 & 20Good Neighbors- Call forinformation440 Vernon Odom Blvd.Akron, OH 44307330-434-3101PO Box 13411Akron, OH 44334Contact:School Counselor581 Darrow Rd.Akron, OH 44305330-784-24201142 Old S. Main St.Akron, OH 44308330-351-9133350 S. Portage PathAkron, OH 44320330-762-8469Various locations330-733-14538
Haven of Rest Ministries Attendone chapel service prior toobtaining clothing - Women M, T,Th., F 10am-3pm, W 1pm-3pmMen M, T, Th, F 1pm-3pmInner City Hope-(within Balch St.Facility)- Emergency clothing forchildren and adultsLiving Stone - 2nd & 4th Fri.1pm-3pmLockwood UMC- Clothing forchildren & adults2nd & 4th Wed. 9:30am-12pmMt. Olive Baptist ChurchM,W,F 10am-2pmOriginal Church ofGod/Sanctified Church of GodAppointment onlyThe Emergency AssistanceCenterM-F 8am-4pm Serves: BostonHts., Solon, Cuyahoga Falls,Hudson, Macedonia, Stow,Northfield, Northfield Center,Peninsula, Reminderville,Sagamore Hills, Twinsburg, MapleHeights, & BedfordTrinity United Church of ChristLast Wednesday of the month at1pmVeterans Service CommissionVeterans & dependents onlyVisitation of Mary ParishClothing for children and adultsSaturday 10am-2pm207 E. Market St.Door #4Akron, OH 44308330-535-1563220 S. Balch St.Akron ,OH 44302330-459-3977587 S. Arlington St.Akron, OH 443063680 Manchester Rd.Akron, OH 44319330-773-79811180 Slosson St.Akron, OH 44320807 Coburn St.Akron, OH 44311330-836-55629199 Old 8 Rd.Northfield, OH 44067330-467-7945915 N. Main St.Akron, OH 44310330-376-71861060 E. Waterloo Rd.Akron, OH 4430687 Broad St.Akron, OH 1419
Section 3CONSUMER COMPLAINTSBetter Business Bureau of Akron-Provides reports on businesses &resolves consumers' disputesCounty of Summit Office ofConsumer Affairs - Providesforeclosure intervention &education. Mediates complaintsbetween consumers and businesses& providers referrals to otheragenciesOhio Attorney General’s Office Enforcement authority overabusivelending practicesOhio Department of CommerceConsumer Affairs Hotline Provides information, brochures,and homebuyer guides to avoidpredatory lending tactics, andforeclosure.222 W. Market St.Akron, OH 44303330-253-4590175 S. Main St. -Suite209Akron, OH 44308330-643-287930 E. Broad St.17th FloorColumbus, OH 432151-800-282-051577 S. High St.21st FloorColumbus, OH 432151-866-278-0003Section 4COUNSELINGAkron Children’s Hospital: EatingDisorders Program – Assistschildren and adolescents with eatingdisordersAkron Family Institute - Ages: 3through adult; familiesAkron Pregnancy Services –Pregnancy counseling, prenatalparenting classes; family relational300 Locust St.Suite 350Akron , OH 44302330-543-85383469 Fortuna Dr.Akron, OH 44312105 E. Market St.Akron, OH 44308330-644-3469330-434-222110
and spiritual support. M & F 9am3pm & T-Th 2-8pm with clients.Battered Women’s ShelterCrisis hotlineBlick Clinic Children and adults –low incidence disabilities only(developmental disabilities,significant psychiatric involvement)Catholic Charities – Counseling forindividuals, families, and couples.Child Guidance and FamilySolutions - Family counselingprograms. M-Th. 8am-8pm;F 8am-5pmClinic for Individual & FamilyCounseling University of AkronCHIMA Building- Free counselingM-Th. 9am-9pm; Sat. 9am-1pmColeman Behavioral Health - Age18 Psychiatric, case management,counseling, and psychosocialservices. Medicaid only.Community Health CenterCounseling for substance abuse &behavioral healthcare for adults,adolescents & special women’sprogramsCommunity Support Services Provides individual and grouptherapies as part of the continuum ofrecoveryEmerge Ministries Inc.-Faith-basedcounseling, insurance, sliding scalefee.Emotions Anonymous -12-Stepprogram for individuals needingsupport and assistance dealing withemotions.Medina CountySummit County1-877-414-13441-888-395-4357640 W. Market St.Akron, OH 44303330-762-5425812 Biruta St.Akron, OH 4430718 N. Forge St.Akron, OH 44304330-762-296127 S. Forge St.Akron, OH 44325330-972-6822Multiple locations330-296-3555725 E. Market St.Akron, OH 44305330-434-4141150 Cross St.Akron, OH 44311330-253-9388900 Mull Ave.Akron, OH 443131-800-621-5207330-867-56033 Akron meetingplaces, meetonce/week (visitwebsite or non@yahoo.comacorn.net/emotionsanonymous11
Family Resource Center Casemanagement services to troubledyouth and their families; youth do nothave to be court involvedFather Matthew HerttnaCounseling Center - Mental healthcounseling & referrals staffed byWalsh University studentsFathers & Sons of NE OhioMentoring, family engagement,spiritual support, job program.Goodwill Industries of Akron Job CounselingGreenleaf Family Center - M-Th.8:30am-8pm; F 8:30am-12pmHaven of Rest Ministries Christian counseling for programresidentsMature ServicesMinority Behavioral Health GroupAges 5 through adult, families, casemanagement (CPST)National Domestic Violence Hotline- Referrals for information and crisispreventionNortheast Ohio Behavioral HealthOffers treatment services to children,adolescents, adults, families andcouplesPackard Institute Inc. - Non-profitcounseling agency for teens, families,& young adultsPastoral Counseling Services ofSummit County – M-Th 8:00am5:00pm & F 8:00am-4:00pm ages 4through adult, case management(CPST), families, psychiatry &addictions counseling.650 Dan St.Akron, OH 44310330-379-36132020 E. Maple St.N. Canton, OH 44720330-846-149119 N. High St.Akron, OH 44308330-548-2319fsoneo@gmail.com570 E. Waterloo Rd.Akron, OH 44319580 Grant St.Akron, OH 44311175 E. Market St.Akron, OH 44308330-724-6995415 S. Portage PathAkron, OH 443021293 Copley Rd.Akron, OH 44320330-253-4597Ext. E2795 Front St.Suite ACuy. Falls, OH 44221330-945-7100461 W. Market St.Akron, OH 44303330-762-4357282 W. Bowery St.Akron, OH 44307330-996-460012
Portage Path Behavioral SupportServices Intake- M 8:00am-7pm, Tu.and Th. 8:30am-8pm; W & F 8:30am5pm. Adult comprehensive therapy,psychotic medical case managementand partial hospitalization services.Pregnancy Counseling - Providespost-abortion supportRape Crisis Center of SummitCountiesShelter Care - Services for ages 618yrs. with emotional, behavioral, &family issuesSuicide HotlineSummit County Children’s Services340 S. Broadway Ave. 330-253-3100Akron, OH 443081-800-359-4357759 W. Market St.330-434-7273Akron, OH 4430332 South Ave.330-630-5600Tallmadge, OH 44278264 S. Arlington Rd.Akron, OH 443101100 Graham Rd. Cir.Summit County Public Health Health and nutrition counselingStow, Ohio 4422437 N. Broadway St.Summit Psychological AssociatesInc.-M-F 8am-8pm Sat. 9am-5pmAkron, OH 44308The Chapel – Pastoral Services135 Fir HillAkron OH 44304Fir Hill Plaza, 27 S.University of Akron Clinic forForge St., 2nd FloorIndividual and Family Therapy Ages 6- adult, families; no one turned Akron, OH 44325away due to inability to pay290 E. Buchtel Ave.University of Akron PsychologySuite 342Department Counseling Clinic Akron, OH 44304Ages18 and older, family, careercounseling - free service1735 S. Hawkins Ave.Urban Ounce of PreventionSuite BBehavioral Health Services Akron, OH 44320Specializes in quality health andwellness services that focus onpromoting the well-being of innercity families.Victim Assistance - Offers emotional 150 Furnace St.support and practical assistanceAkron, Ohio 400330-376-004013
immediately after a crime hasoccurred and for the long-termViolet’s Cupboard - Case1815 W Market St.management for HIV patients, friends Suite #204& familiesAkron, OH 44313330-794-5289Section 5CULTURAL & ETHNIC ORIENTED SERVICESAsian Services in ActionServices for Asian AmericansInternational InstituteLatin Community of AkronSpanish services, ESLNorth American Indian CulturalCenter, Inc.Urban Minority Alcoholism DrugAbuse Outreach Program730 Carroll St.Akron, OH 44304207 E. Tallmadge Ave.Akron, OH 4431044 University AveAkron, OH 44308111 West Ave.Tallmadge, OH 44278665 W. Market St. Ste.2-DAkron, OH 280330-379-3467Section 6DENTAL RESOURCESAkron Community Health Resources 1400 S. Arlington St.(ACHR) Dental Clinic Exams,Suite 38cleanings, x-rays, extractionsAkron, OH 44306123 S. Forge St.Akron Public Schools DentalAssistance Program by appt. Akron (Central-Hower HS)Public School students only w/outAkron, OH 44304insurance.Akron Smiles – M-F 8am-5pm,881 E. Exchange St.MEDICAID, Buckeye, Caresource,Akron, OH 44306Delta, Cigna, Medical Mutual1400 S. Arlington St. #38AxessPointe Community HealthCenter - Cleaning, x-rays, extractions Akron, OH 44306330-724-5471330-761-1605Ext.: 228330-208-1100330-724-5471 x110814
390 Robinson Ave. #EBarberton, OH 44203Embracing Futures, Inc.-A Charity 50 South Main St.Suite LL 100for Children’s Orthodontic CareExpense assistance for poor andAkron OH 44308working poor families w/childrenage17 and under12201 Euclid Ave.Free Clinic of Greater ClevelandCall M-F 9am (Extractions only18 ) Cleveland, OH 44106Cleanings, fillings, & root canalsLocust Dental Clinic Services for all 300 Locust St.ages. Accepts Medicaid, cash only.Akron, OH 44302Initial exam & x-ray 55Lorain County Health & DentistryMinimum fee 76440-240-16553969 Convenience Cir.330-493-9914Stark County Health DepartmentBasic services, sliding scale, takesCanton, OH 44718Medicaid. M 11:30am-7pm, T-F8:30am-4:30pm6200 Frank Ave., NW330-305-6610Stark State College of TechnologyDental Hygiene 6- 10 exam,North Canton, OH 44720cleaning, x-rays, & fluorideSumma Sliding fee, accepts many75 Arch St. ; Suite 303330-375-6262insurances- have to apply & be denied Akron, OH 44304Medicaid330-812-3816Summit County Public Health Dental 1100 Graham Rd. Cir.Clinic - Call for maternal, child, and Stow, OH 44224Or 330-926-5660pre-school appointments2900 Community College Ave. 216-987-4413Tri-C Dental Hygiene ClinicExams, cleanings, x-rays and sealants Health Ctr. & Science Bldg.Room 106; Cleveland OH 44115 5- 2555 W. Waterloo Rd.330-643-2830Veterans Service CommissionVeterans, widows, & dependentsAkron, OH 4431915 pag
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