Homeless shelters and homeless support services near you

Homelessness can impact lives at any time, at any age. Whether someone is leaving foster care, juvenile detention facilities or is experiencing a difficult family situation, everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. If you’re not sure where you’ll rest your head tonight, reach out today to find affordable housing, homeless support services and homeless shelters near you.

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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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

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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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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Salvation Army of Canton

Serving the Canton community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth 2023 Christmas Sign-Ups begin October!   The Salvation Army Canton Citadel will take the first 30 Christmas phone applications from 1pm-3pm on the following date: October 4th-6th October 11th-13th October 18th-20th October 25th-27th Please call to apply 330-453-0158  
420 Market Ave. S
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0158
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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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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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Affordable housing in Alliance

Nantucket Circle

Family-friendly Section 8 assisted living apartments.
965 Nantucket Cir.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-9550

Orchard Grove Apartments

Affordable housing for families and farm workers.
1201-1231 Klinger Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 829-9339

Park Place

Section 8 housing for individuals with disabilities.
1718 North Market Ave. N
Canton , OH 44714
Phone: (330) 455-9100
Affordable housing in Canal Fulton

Echoing Ridge

Subsidized housing for individuals with disabilities.
643 Beverly Ave.
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Phone: (330) 854-6621

Lakeview Estates

Low-income, Section 8 family housing.
450 Waterside Dr.
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Phone: (440) 245-2813
Affordable housing in Canton

ABCD, Inc.

Non-profit community development agency committed to improving the quality of life of people through Community Economic Development, Energy Conservation, Housing Development, and Transportation Housing Sponsors housing developments and helps to provide affordable housing to moderate income families Along with providing new housing, also help to revitalize older neighborhoods Contracted with the cities of Canton, Massillon along with the Stark County Regional Planning Commission Transportation Door-to-door service for: · Dialysis Centers in the Stark County area · Area Agency on Aging · Governmental Agencies · Church groups in the Stark County area · Veterans Energy Conservation Home insulation, furnaces, hot water tanks, and carbon monoxide detectors for income eligible applicants through a contract with the Cleveland Housing Network
1225 Gross Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-6385
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Canton Towers

Section 8 apartments.
131 5th St. NE
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 456-7847

Cedar Oaks

Affordable housing community for individuals with disabilities.
3538 Millvale Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-1905

Cherry Homes

Low-income, family housing and apartments (not subsidized).
1573 Gateway Blvd. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 455-6385

Chips Townhouses

Affordable townhouse rentals for families.
3124 Kalahari St. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 454-1114

Downtowner

Affordable housing.
621 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-4048

Eastside Homes

Low-income housing (not subsidized).
1225 Gross Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-0194

Gateway Homes

Low-income housing.
1038 Charles Ede Blvd. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 455-0194

Hillview Apartments

Low-income family apartment rentals.
1884 6th St.
Canton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 454-8051

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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New Beginnings Permanent Supportive Housing

Long-term, low-income housing for individuals and families. Only accessed through registering with homeless hotline.
800 West Tuscarawas St.
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 452-4823

Plaza Apartments

Section 8 housing.
3320 Cromer Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 492-0841

Sahara Apartments

Section 8 family housing.
2924 Rem Cir. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 454-9618

Skyline Terrace

Affordable apartment rentals for families.
635 Alan Page Dr. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 456-7237

Victory Square

Affordable family apartments.
1206 Lippert Rd. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-8035

Vienna Woods

Low-income family rental homes.
2920 Vienna Woods Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44706
Phone: (330) 484-3212

Village Garden

Affordable housing.
1327 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 491-3700

Washington Towne Homes

Affordable family town home rentals.
1600 10th St. NE
Canton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 454-8051
Affordable housing in Massillon

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

Friendship Village

Section 8 housing for those with disabilities.
1308 Cherry Rd. NW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 830-1246

Massillon VOA Housing

Section 8 housing for those with disabilities.
1308 Cherry Rd. NW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 830-1246

Riverview Towers

Section 8 housing.
223 2nd St. SW
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 837-4728

Yorkview Estates

Low-income family housing.
2198 Harsh Ave. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 833-1429
Affordable housing in Uniontown

Briarwood Estates

Low-income housing.
3969 Mayfair Rd.
Uniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 699-0737
Help finding housing

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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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