Community Resource Guide September 2022 revised

FOOD PANTRY CONT. HOMELESS SHELTERS LEGAL ASSISTANCE MEDICAL CARE MEAL SITES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TRANSPORTATION *Barberton Area Community Ministries 939 Norton Ave, Barberton Website: www.bacm.org Phone: (330) 745-3693 Food assistance, Ohio Benefit Bank Services, and referrals to low-income residents of Barberton and Norton. Open Tuesdays 1–5 pm and Thursdays 1-5 pm. No appointments. *Cornerstone Christian Assembly 1531 Ettie Dr, Barberton Phone: (330) 825-1199 Open Thursdays 9:30–10:30 am *Emmanuel Christian Assembly 925 Hopocan Ave, Barberton Website: www.ecachurch Phone: (330) 825-9603 By appointment only. *Hope Family Resource Center 122 21st St, NW, Barberton Phone: (330) 706-9015 Call for more information. Salvation Army: See “Meal Sites” Access, Inc. 230 W. Market St, Akron Website: www.access-shelter.org Phone: (330) 376-0997 Hotline: (330)615-0577 Allows homeless women and their children the benefit of emergency shelter, transitional housing, meals and supportive services. Some restrictions apply. Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center 974 E. Market St, Akron Website: www.hopeandhealingresources.org Administrative Phone: (330) 374-0740 Emergency Phone: (330) 374-1111 Crisis Hotline: (330) 434 –7273 Emergency shelter, advocacy and education in Summit and Medina counties to victims of domestic violence and their children. Community Support Services 111 East Voris St Akron, 44311 ssbh.org 330-762-4663 Shower and laundry services. Case management assistance with employment, housing, medical and mental health health. Harvest Home 24 N. Prospect St, Akron—next to Haven of Rest Website: www.havenofrest.org Phone: (330) 434-1149 Emergency shelter open to women and children. Rehabilitation services available and meals provided daily. Haven of Rest 175 E. Market St, Akron Website: www.havenofrest.org Phone: (330) 535-1563 Offers shelter and supportive services to men, with meals provided daily. Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. 50 S. Main St, Suite 800, Akron Phone: (330) 535-4191 Legal Aid Help Line: 1-(800) 998-9454 Website: www.communitylegalaid.org Call Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am –12 pm or Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 pm—4pm. Low-income and senior Ohioans of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull or Wayne counties can receive free, civil (non-criminal) legal services. *First Presbyterian Church of Barberton 636 Park Ave, W, Barberton Phone: (330)745-2161 Open 4:30 to 5:30 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Good Samaritan Hunger Centers, Inc. 420 S. Hawkins Ave, Akron Website: www.goodsamaritanhungercenter.org Phone: (330) 864-8520 Call for times and locations. Lakeview United Methodist Church 211 3rd St. NW Barberton (330)753-6661 Grab and Go Meals: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month. Toiletries dispensed also on these days. Mobile Meals 1357 Home Ave. Akron Website:www.mobilemealsinc.org Phone: (330) 376-7717 Delivers food to people of all ages who are at nutritional risk. OPEN M 941 Princeton St, Akron (330)-434-0110 Website: www.openm.org Meals are available the last two weeks of the month, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 am to 1 pm Exception: November and December. *The Salvation Army 560 Wooster Rd, W, Barberton Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org Phone: (330) 745-2836 Community hot lunches are served Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closed holidays. Also provides emergency food, holiday aid and other services to Barbertonarea individuals and families in need. Call for an appointment. *Axesspointe Community Health Center 390 Robinson Ave, Suite E, Barberton Website: www.axesspointe.org Phone: (330) 564-2697 or (888) 975-9188 Provides low-cost medical and dental care for low-income individuals and families in Summit County. Hours: Mondays-Fridays 8 am-6 pm Summit County Health Department 1867 W. Market St, Akron Website: www.scphoh.org Phone: (330) 923-4891 Call for programs and locations. *Barberton WIC 542 W. Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton Childhood Immunizations: Phone: (330)375-2772 WIC (Women, Infants & Children): Phone: (330) 753-5426 Medical Expense Assistance, INFO Line program 703 S. Main St, Suite 211, Akron Website: www.211summit.org Phone: (330) 376-6660 Helps the uninsured in Summit County pay for an emergency supply of medications treating life-threatening illnesses and assists clients in applying for free medication. OPEN M Summit County Free Clinic 941 Princeton St, Akron Website: www.openm.org Phone: (330) 434-0110 Call for eligibility details and to make an appointment. Veterans Affairs Department 55 W. Waterloo Rd, Akron Website: www.va.gov Phone: (330) 724-7715 or 330-724-9053 Veterans’ Lifeline/Textline: 1-(800)273-8255 Press [1] or Text: 838255 Provides assistance for veterans. Victim Assistance (Barberton Office) 576 W Park Ave 3rd Floor Room 302 Barberton, Oh 44203 8 a.m.– 4 pm weekdays (Walk-ins) 24 Hour Hotline: 330-376-0040 Assists victims and their families through the aftermath of trauma. Catholic Social Services 6812 Biruta St, Akron Website: www.ccdocle.org/summit-county Phone: (330) 762-2961 Emergency: (330) 475-0091 Assists families with basic needs and provides emergency services, counseling, financial literacy and education. Community Support Services 150 Cross St, Akron Website: www.cssbh.org Phone: (330) 253-9388 Helps mentally ill adults who have a long treatment history or are at risk for being hospitalized due to severe mental illness. *Neighborhood Conservation Services 505 West Park Ave, Barberton Website: www.barbertonncs.org Phone: (330) 753-8500 Guidance for first-time home buyers, home rehabilitation loans, energy programs and foreclosure prevention. Barberton Rescue Mission 6694 Taylor Rd, Clinton Website: www.newdestinytreatmentcenter.com Phone: (330) 825-5202 Limited number of beds for short-term emergency situations. Gennesaret 419 W. Exchange St, Akron Website: www.gennesaret.bizland.com Phone: (330) 379-1057 Provides intermediary housing, food, training and supportive services to families. HM Life Opportunity Services 3250 W. Market St. #204 Akron, OH 44313 Website: www.hmhousing.org Phone: (330)376-5600 Offers low-cost housing and services to homeless and single-parent families. Call to schedule an intake appointment. METRO Regional Transit Authority 416 Kenmore Blvd, Akron Website: www.akronmetro.org Phone: (330) 762-0341 Project Rise (Akron Public Schools) Phone: (330) 761-2969 Provides all students experiencing homelessness the ability to get to school via public transportation every day. PERMANENT HOUSING Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority 100 W. Cedar St, Akron Website: www.akronhousing.org Phone: (330) 762-9631 Offers quality and professional services to eligible residents of Summit County.

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