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.
Hotline: (330) 823-7223

Alliance for Children & Families

Emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing (referrals through Homeless Hotline) for individuals and families.
624 Scranton Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-6332
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm

CommQuest Massillon

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program Massillon Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services and case management Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Tuesday: 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday: 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Friday: 9:30am - 10:30am Family Living Center Housing for homeless families Phone: 330-452-9807 412 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646 Massillon Recovery Center Wilson Hall - male residential addiction treatment, continuous care, and Driver Intervention Program Wilson Hall Phone: 330-830-8740 DIP Phone: 330-834-1934 1680 Nave Rd Se Massillon, OH 44646
130 1st St. NW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 833-0234
Fax: (330) 837-7705
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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7:15 am - 6:00 pm
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7:15 am - 5:00 pm
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8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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7:30 am - 1:00 pm

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
 
Hotline: 330-453-SAFE (7233)

Refuge of Hope Men’s Shelter

Emergency shelter for men (referrals through Homeless Hotline).
715 Second St. NE
Canton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 453-1785
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Salvation Army of Alliance

Serving the Alliance community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth
57 West Main St.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-5188
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Salvation Army of Canton

Serving the Canton community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth
420 Market Ave. S
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0158
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Salvation Army of Massillon

Serving the Massillon community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth
315 6th St. NE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 833-6473
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm

YWCA Alliance: Housing

Up to three years of low-cost housing for women 18 years and older.
239 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-1840

YWCA Canton: Housing

Emergency shelter, housing placement assistance and permanent supportive housing (referrals through Homeless Hotline). 
231 6th St. NE
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-7644
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Bridges

Bridges is a voluntary program for young adults in the foster care system who are ages 18, 19 or 20. It provides guidance and support during the transition to adulthood for individuals who are in school, working or have a qualifying medical condition.
Phone: (614)-490-4357

Habitat for Humanity

Helping families experience stability and self-reliance through affordable home ownership.
1400 Raff Rd. SW
Suite A
Canton, OH 44710
Phone: (330) 915-5888
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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

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

United Way of Greater Stark County

Additional resources

CommQuest Services: Housing and Financial Assistance

Provides short-term financial assistance toward security deposits, rent (no mortgage) and/or utilities for households at risk of homelessness.
625 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-0374
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8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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8:30 am - 7:30 pm
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County

HCCSC is committed to ending homeless in Stark County.
408 Ninth St. SW
Canton, OH 44707
Local: (330) 451-6550
Stark County Homeless Hotline: (330) 452-4363
Stark County Homeless Hotline: (330) 452-4363

McKinney-Vento Homeless Resources for Awareness

Grant funding and local liaisons helping to ensure that all children - including those who are homeless – have equal access to the same free and appropriate public education.

National Runaway Safeline

Counselors are available 24 hours a day to support runaways, homeless youth and teens in crisis.
Hotline: 1 (800) 786-2929

United Way of Greater Stark County