Facing Homelessness

Emergency shelter space is limited in Stark County and reserved for people with nowhere else safe and appropriate to stay. Seeking any available safe housing, even if temporary, while connecting to other desired housing assistance may need to be considered. Questions to explore:

1. Where did you stay last night? Is it safe for you? If so, is there something that would allow you to stay there again tonight? (food, utility support, etc.) How long do you think you can stay there?
2. As needed: do you have anywhere else that’s safe where you can stay tonight or if and when you need to stay somewhere else? This includes temporary options with family, friends, and other community connections. 

IF NO OTHER SAFE, APPROPRIATE HOUSING OPTIONS TONIGHT

• If fleeing domestic violence: call Domestic Violence Project, Inc. 24-hour crisis line at 330-453-SAFE (7233) or Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter 24-hour crisis line at 330-823-7223
• Other single adults and families: call Homeless Navigation 330-452-4363. Intake and assessment is available Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm on regular business days. After hours calls transfer to the Stark County Crisis Hotline.
  • Note: due to limited availability, households may be placed on a prioritization list

As needed:

• Identify 24hr locations in your area as a safe place to stay until shelter becomes available.
• Connect with ICAN Housing, Inc.’s  PATH Street Outreach Program for access to housing support, mental health, and drug & alcohol assistance. ICAN: 330-455-9100

IF THERE IS A SAFE PLACE TO STAY TONIGHT, BUT ONLY TEMPORARILY

• If fleeing domestic violence: call Domestic Violence Project, Inc. 24-hour crisis line at 330-453-SAFE (7233) or Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter 24-hour crisis line at 330-823-7223

Other single adults and families: explore whether it’s safe where you’re currently staying or somewhere else you can stay. Is there something that would allow you to stay there longer? (food, utility support, etc.)