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24/7 Phone #’s
Call or text: 988
Chat on website: www.988lifeline.org
Or call: 330-452-6000 

The new three-digit dialing code, 988 Lifeline, connects callers to the 988 Crisis Lifeline. When you call, text or chat using the 988 Lifeline, you’re connected to trained counselors that are part of the 988 Lifeline network, made up of more than 200 local crisis centers. Counselors are trained to provide emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis,

If you need immediate help, or are experiencing a mental health crisis, professional and confidential consultation is available. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Walk-in Clinic: 24/7 Crisis Services

Call-in Clinic: 24/7 Crisis Services

TEMPORARY LOCATION: 

624 Market Ave. N

Canton, Ohio

24/7 Confidential Hotline: 330-452-1111

COMPASS provides support, resources, and counseling to survivors and co-survivors of sexual violence.  All services are free. 

Available services include a 24-hour, confidential hotline, criminal justice advocacy, campus advocacy, prevention education, and counseling.

The Military Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource for all service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if they’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

AADVS provides emergency and support services to men, women, and children impacted by domestic violence.
Services include case management, advocacy, human trafficking advocacy, counseling, community education, outreach services, and transitional support.

24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 330-823-7223

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

The Stark County Homeless Navigation Hotline (330-452-4363) refers eligible callers to appropriate shelters and other programs for households that meet the HUD definition of literally homeless after conducting an eligibility interview Monday – Friday 7am to 5:30 pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm (except holidays). Homeless Navigation maintains a current listing of available shelter beds throughout Stark County, and works with mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, alcohol and drug treatment centers, and the courts to prevent discharge into homelessness.

Counselors are available 24 hours a day to support runaways, homeless youth and teens in crisis.

Visit their website to see chat, text, email and call options to get help today.

We, Alliance for Children & Families, Inc. —through direct services, advocacy, education, prevention, intervention, supportive services, and the development and implementation of innovative and productive programming—are committed to empowering children, individuals and families to restore them to lives of stability, self-sufficiency and enhancement. We do this by treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Services include:

• Permanent Supportive Housing
• Emergency Shelter
• Rapid-Rehousing
• Parenting program
• Pregnancy &

Health care facility dedicated to improving the health of Alliance residents and surrounding communities.

Emergency care with no appointment necessary.

24-hour Crisis Hotline: 330-453-SAFE (7233)

DVPI is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, and dating violence and their children through trauma-informed, confidential, comprehensive services, delivered with respect and cultural sensitivity. Programming includes 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, housing assistance, peer support, advocacy for survivors of human trafficking, as well as legal and medical support.

A Major Unusual Incident (MUI) is an event that negatively impacts the health, safety or wellbeing of an individual with developmental disabilities. If you or someone you know is experiencing a major unusual incident, call the 24-hour hotline to report the event.

MUI Hotline: 330-477-4477

The Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities exists to connect individuals and families with the services they need for health, safety, education and a high quality of life.

If you suspect a minor child is living in a dangerous situation, call the 24/7 child abuse hotline immediately.

We help communities in Northern Ohio prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. We are able to make a difference in our local communities because of the generosity of our donors and support of our volunteers. Together, we provide the following programs and services:

• Disaster Services
• Volunteer Services
• Blood Donation Services
• Lifesaving Skills Training
• Military or Veterans Assistance (mental health counseling, emergency assistance and job services)
• Home Fire Campaign

To report the suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation of adults, 60 and older. Use 911 if the individual is in immediate danger.

Anyone who suspects that elder abuse may be occurring can call the statewide toll-free referral number 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 1-855-OHIO-APS (1-855-644-6277). Callers do not need to provide proof and can choose to remain anonymous.

Elder abuse can also be reported online or to a county JFS agency.

FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 911

FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 911

Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.

Report emergencies and cases of unsafe working conditions, health or safety violations.

Confidential emergency shelter and medical care within three days of birth.

Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.

Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.

• When you contact us, you’ll be connected to a trans/nonbinary peer operator
• Full anonymity and confidentiality
• No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911,

Network of more than 30 food pantries throughout Stark County

Emergency food pantry at the Goodwill Community Campus
Visit for food assistance and pantry support.

The largest hospital in Stark County.

Emergency Room provides services for individuals with urgent health care concerns. Also a place for parents to safely and legally give their babies up.

Aultman Serenity Program provides medical forensic nursing care to individuals impacted by violence. Including individuals that have experienced: abuse and neglect, domestic violence, human trafficking, or sexual assault.

Offer grief support groups, more details online here.

Furnishings and household goods can be the missing piece that turns housing into homes.

Emergency health care services available 24/7.

Child delivery and support services in Stark County:

• Maternity and mother/baby care
• Breastfeeding support
• Neonatal special care nursery
• High-risk pregnancy support

Cancer Support Group: Group of current or former cancer patients and their caregivers, family members and friends. Meets Thursdays at 6 pm.

Seeds of Hope: Supporting individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Services include a hot meal, a free clothing closet boutique, hygiene, a bag of food for homeless individuals, an emergency box of food for housed individuals or families, and supplies for anyone homeless staying outdoors or in their vehicle.

No identification is required or appointment. Expect a small wait due to how busy we might be.

Serving the Canton community with:

• Emergency food pantry
• Diaper/Feminine hygiene distribution
• To-go meals (soup kitchen/bagged)
• Rental/utility assistance (as funding allows)
• Showers
• Seasonal assistance (back-to-school supplies/Christmas help)
• Recreation + educational programs (adults & children)

Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437

Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.

• Cash assistance
• Food assistance
• Medicaid & Medical
• Non-emergency transportation – Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
• Child care services
• Work experience program –

Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults

Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma

Closed Friday, clients directed to Canton if an emergency or direct care needed

Provides emergency shelter to the homeless and tools to help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient

Also provides early care and education services to children that enhance their development and prepare them to be successful as they transition to kindergarten

To be placed in housing you must first register with the homeless hotline by calling 330-452-4363

All of our support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.

Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties shares the mission held by Catholic Charities USA: to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures and to call the entire Church and other people of good will to do the same.

Basic services of Catholic Charities in Stark County serve emergency assistance of basic needs. For qualifying individuals, the agency operates a food pantry, assists with preventing utility disconnections,

Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay

Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services

Walk-in Clinic:

Mon- Fri 11am – 12pm

Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay

Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services

Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 8am – 2pm

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

• Emergency HEAP Appointment Line: 330-617-1055
• Short term help for heating and cooling costs
• Income payment plan program
• Fans/air conditioners

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

• Repairs/replacement – furnace and hot water tank
• Insulation
• Energy Audits

Head Start & Early Head Start

• Fully and half-day classes
• Home-based Early Head Start services for children birth to three (3) years of age
• Social and Health Services
• Parental Involvement/Family Engagement

Community Action Pathways Hub

• Reducing barriers that can prevent health pregnancies and babies
• Community connections leading to self sufficiency

Community Services and Outreach

• Goals Assets Investment Network (GAIN)
  • Asset building/financial literacy program)
• Senior Programs (i.e.

The Stark County Combined General Health District (Stark County Health Department) was founded in 1920, serving the people of Stark County for over a century. The department is currently the ninth largest health district in the State of Ohio which serves the public health needs of over 250,000 people. The jurisdiction of the Stark County Combined General Health District is comprised of 17 Townships, 12 Villages, and the cities of Canal Fulton, Louisville, and North Canton.