Emergency shelters

If you are going through a housing crisis or find yourself homeless, emergency shelter is available throughout Stark County. Various organizations offer overnight sleeping accommodations and temporary shelter.

Contact a location below or call the Stark County Homeless Hotline at (330) 452-4363.

Stark County shelters

Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter

Emergency shelter for men, women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

Alliance for Children & Families

Emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing (referrals through Homeless Hotline) for individuals and families. Programs:
  • Permanent Supportive Housing Project
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Affordable Housing
  • Ending Domestic & Family Violence through STAMP
  • Financial Literacy
  • Health and Wellness
624 Scranton Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-6332
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CommQuest Massillon

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program
  • CommQuest Massillon Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services and case management Phone: 330-833-0234 Fax: 330-837-7705 130 1st St NW Massillon, OH 44647 Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday: 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday: 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Friday: 9:30am - 10:30am
  • CommQuest Family Living Center Housing for homeless families If looking to be placed at a shelter in Stark County, you must call the Homeless Hotline at 330-452-4363 Phone: 330-452-9807 412 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646
  • CommQuest Massillon Recovery Campus Wilson Hall - male residential addiction treatment and Driver Intervention Program Wilson Hall Phone: 330-830-8740 DIP Phone: 330-834-1934 1680 Nave Rd Se Massillon, OH 44646

Domestic Violence Project, Inc. (DVPI)

24-hour Crisis Hotline: 330-453-SAFE (7233) Provides emergency shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence in Stark County and surrounding communities
  • Emergency Protective Shelter
  • Outreach and Aftercare
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Transitional Housing
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Peer Support
 

Refuge of Hope

Providing meals, clothing, and medical care for men, women, and children Also provides shelter to homeless men - call the Stark County Homeless Hotline 330-452-4363 URBAN ARK FOOD PANTRY Grocery & Clothing Distribution Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month: 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 215 Orchard Ave. NE,Canton, OH 44704 SHARE THE TABLE WITH US Lunch: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Doors open at 10:30 a.m. | Meals served through 12 p.m. Dinner: Monday – Friday Doors open at 4:30 p.m. | Meals served through 6 p.m. 715 Second St NE, Canton, OH 44704 NEED SOMETHING TO WEAR? Shop for free clothing and hygiene items at our Community Care Center Monday – Friday 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. 215 Orchard Ave. NE Canton, OH 44704 NEED MEDICAL CARE? Faithful Servants Care Center Every Tuesday evening starting at 5 p.m. Call 330-495-7962 215 Orchard Ave. NE Canton, OH 44704 LifeCare Family Health & Dental Every Friday (no appointment necessary) 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. NEED A PLACE TO STAY? Call the Stark County Homeless Hotline 330-452-4363 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715 Second Street NE Canton, OH 44704
715 2nd St.
Canton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 453-1785
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YWCA Alliance

We improve Alliance area women’s lives, stand up for justice, and strengthen communities with a focus on three impact areas: equipping youth, economic stability and advancement and senior nutrition and health Provides transitional housing for women, a clothing boutique, employment and transportation assistance, youth programs, and Meals on Wheels for the senior community Transitional Housing Employed women live in safe, low-cost transitional housing and get connected to resources and support services Career & Fashion Boutique Offers gently used women’s clothing at a low cost per item

405 S Linden Ave Alliance, OH 44601 Door #2 (back of building)

330-823-1840 ext. 103 Monday: 9:30 - 2:30 Tuesday: 12:00 - 5:00 Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00 Thursday: 12:00 - 5:00 Friday: 9:00 - 12:00 Saturday: 1st and last of the month 10:00 - 1:00 Employment and Transportation Assistance We have resources that might be able to help. Give us a call at 330-823-1840, Monday – Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM to set-up an appointment Empowering Youth
  • Summer Explorers – grades 2-5 free 8-week summer enrichment program
  • Sparkles – in collaboration with the Quota Club, recognizes elementary children nominated by their teachers
  • Navigators Afterschool – grades 6-8 afterschool program
  • The Leadership Ladder
  • Teens in Action – former Navigators in grades 9-12 supplement Navigator staff
  • Summer Activity Aides – grades 6-12 assist with Summer Explorers program
College Scholarships
  • YWCA Memorial Scholarship - awarded annually to a graduating senior girl from the Alliance, Marlington, Sebring, West Branch, or St. Thomas Aquinas school district
  • YWCA Geography Bee Scholarship - YWCA sponsors a Geo Bee Club and awards college scholarships to qualifying winners of the annual Bee. To prepare for the Bee, youth in grades 6-8 join the Navigators afterschool Geo Bee Club so that they can prepare to compete in the annual National Geographic competition. Senior Nutrition and Health
Meals on Wheels Plus For more information, call 330-823-1840 Monday – Thursday 9AM-5PM
239 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-1840

YWCA Canton

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 Early Childhood Learning Center Quality care and education to children ages 6 weeks to 11 years 330-453-7644 Early Head Start Provides year-round child care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years (including those with disabilities) whose families are homeless and/or live below the poverty line Partnership with THRIVE To support and promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. We have a Community Health Worker on-site as an integral member of our team to educate and provide support to our clients. Housing Services To be placed in housing you must first register with the homeless hotline by calling 330-452-4363
  • Emergency Shelter for Women and Children - shelter for up to 90 days
  • Permanent Supportive Housing - low barrier affordable housing for disabled, chronically homeless persons paired with support services
  • Stark Area Rapid Re-Housing - program to connect eligible households with permanent housing quickly – short-term financial assistance and supportive services
231 6th St. NE
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-7644
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Warming centers

In extreme weather, the Canton City Mayor’s Office works with local organizations to provide warming centers.

Warming Center locations and transportation information will be communicated through the local media sources and the Mayor’s Office Facebook page. For other cities in Stark County, check your city Facebook page or contact the mayor’s office.

Help finding housing

Habitat for Humanity

Helping families experience stability and self-reliance through affordable home ownership. Habitat for Humanity ReStore Home improvement stores and donation centers selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials and more

ICAN Housing

Connecting people to housing, mental health services and community support in Stark County, Ohio. Need help? Click here for first steps. Housing Permanent Supportive Housing - Long-term, community-based housing, which includes supportive services for homeless people with disabilities Affordable Housing Program - generally defined as housing on which the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs, including utilities Rapid Re-Housing Program - An intervention that quickly connects families and individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing Services PATH Outreach - Outreach Specialists identify and engage people who are experiencing homelessness Workforce Development - help people with serious mental health conditions enter and succeed in the competitive labor market Supportive Services - Housing Support Specialists provide supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, who have disabilities and reside in permanent supportive housing
1214 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 455-9100
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Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA)

Subsidized housing and social services for residents of Stark County. 
400 East Tuscarawas St.
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 454-8051
Additional resources

National Runaway Safeline

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.
Hotline: 1 (800) 786-2929