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Rodman Public Library is a public library that serves Alliance and the greater Stark County area.  Rodman Library offers free access to books, digital materials, technology, and a welcoming space to support visitors’ informational needs.

A wide variety of books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and online resources for all ages are available at the library, along with free computer and internet access, Wi-Fi, printing, and meeting rooms. Knowledgeable staff are available to help with job searching,

Offers resources and links to veteran programs for jobs, education, health care, legal and financial services. Contact Jennifer Perez, Contractor.

Helping to support Ohioans with disabilities as they achieve quality employment and independence:

• Customized employment plans
• Education
• Social Security disability determination

Families in need can request a toy for a Christmas present from Toys for Tots. Learn more on the Canton Toys for Tots website.

Working to identify victims, prosecute human trafficking crimes and provide support to human trafficking survivors. Visit online to learn more.

Our Excel identity is a representation of the core elements that we’ve built into our day programs from the very beginning: exploration, connection, engagement, and learning. We are, as we have always been, deeply invested in the happiness and achievement of the adults who attend our programs. Together, under a unified and energized brand, our day programs in Northeast and Central Ohio continue to deliver on our commitments to the people we serve, represented by a name that highlights the culture and values we have thoughtfully fostered at our day programs.

High-quality, affordable health care and education services:

• LGBTQ+ services
• Men’s health
• STD testing, treatment and vaccination
• Women’s health

Health, education and financial support services to help build strong foundations and strengthen our community. View all local YMCA locations.

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

• Services for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
• Before and after school care is available for grades K through 6.
• Closed on Sunday.

Offers a variety of programming to meet the educational, social, emotional and recreational needs of young women 5-17 years of age.

Hosts an annual Princess Party.

Provides a monthly benefit up to $30 (up to $75/month on Tribal lands) for broadband internet. – Provides a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50.).

CSE Federal Credit Union believes in making your financial life simpler, smarter and stronger. As a member-owned cooperative serving Stark, Summit, Portage, Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties, we’re dedicated to delivering full-service agency support tailored to meet you and your organization’s unique needs. We also remain committed to helping our members and community better understand banking and basic financial services through education, community outreach and financial counseling.

Canton Challenger Baseball is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for those with physical and intellectual challenges. Each team is lead by a manager and assisted by volunteers. Learn more at their website.

AHEAD Inc. is a local non-profit that has supported Massillon children and their families for more than 30 years. Our purpose is to help remove the barriers that can make learning difficult, so every child has the chance to grow, succeed, and feel supported. We work side-by-side with Massillon City Schools and community partners to connect families with meaningful services and resources.

AHEAD offers a variety of supports designed to strengthen students both in school and at home.

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, hot meals, social center.

Academic summer camps that give students entering 10th through 12th grade a chance to gain valuable hands-on experience with talented professionals in their fields of interest. Note: Summer camps at Malone have been paused for 2021.

Community Building Partnership of Stark County, Inc. (CBP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and revitalizing neighborhoods throughout Stark County. CBP empowers residents to improve their homes, build financial stability, and strengthen community connections through a variety of free programs and services.

CBP’s Healthy Neighborhoods Programs support neighborhood pride, stability, and reinvestment through:

Aultman Area Programming – connecting residents and partners to strengthen the neighborhoods surrounding Aultman Hospital.

Canton Exterior Renovation Grant Program – providing financial rebate for exterior home improvements that enhance curb appeal.

Accurate, up-to-date information and pregnancy support:

• Pregnancy testing
• Limited ultrasound
• STD testing
• First prenatal visit
• Community referrals
• Education and resources
• Post-abortion counseling
• Support Groups

ASGA is the premier resource for adapted community events, advocacy, education, information and referral, and support for our local Autism community in Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties.

• Safeguards the progress our society has made in awareness of the Autism community.
• Promotes greater acceptance of and higher quality of life for every member of our community.

he Stark County Bar Association is a professional organization for lawyers.

Lawyer Referral Service – Provides referrals to attorneys who will provide a half-hour consultation for $30.00.  Our service does NOT provide pro bono legal services.  Call:  330-453-0686 or apply online at https://starkctybar.com/

Notary Public Education and Testing – We are an approved Education and Testing provider in Ohio.  Visit our website for more information or call 330-453-0685 or email scb.starkctybar.com.

Home Visiting is a voluntary, home-based program offered at no cost to your family. Our home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a compassionate approach that offers information and support during pregnancy, and empowers you as the parent with skills, tools, and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of your child through the earliest years – a critical time of development.

24/7 Phone #’s

• Call or text: 988
• Chat on website: www.988lifeline.org
• Or call: 330-452-6000
  • Press 1 for Veterans support or 2 for Spanish-speaking.

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.

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.

Provides assistance with:

• Personal financial management, including structured repayment programs
• Improving credit management and offering services that provide financial education and guidance
• Required certification for bankruptcy

Also, a HUD-approved housing counseling agency providing mortgage delinquency counseling and assistance in preparing for homeownership.

MentorStark is a central hub to help people find youth and young adult development programs and activities in Stark County. Whether you want to volunteer for a program or find an opportunity for yourself or your child, MentorStark is here to help! Learn more: https://www.mentorstark.org/ 

Anonymous class for individuals recovering from substance use.

• Mondays: 7-8 pm
  Lord’s House of Prayer
  6105 Manchester Rd, Akron, Ohio 44319
• Fridays: 7-8:30 pm
  Cathedral of Life
  2130 31st St NW Canton, Ohio 44709

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

These confidential, cost-free services include:

• Abortion Information
• Adoption Agency Referrals
• Adoption Information
• Maternity & Infant Supplies
• Medical Referrals
• Parenting Education
• Post-Abortion Support
• Pregnancy Options Information
• Pregnancy Tests
• STD/STI Information
• Support for Men
• Ultrasound (Onsite)*

Focused on providing quality early childhood experiences for children and families in Alliance, Ohio. Connect families with resources and programs that ensure children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

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.

We provide a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, family, bullying, school issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

If you, a loved one, or your ALS patient has been diagnosed with ALS, you may CONTACT US for information or assistance from anywhere in the USA or world. Nursing consultation includes assessment of patient problems; nursing recommendations; education on options for breathing and living; and referral to appropriate multidisciplinary healthcare providers for best management of care and patient outcomes.

Hot breakfast is provided to anyone in the community through their Food, Clothing & Prayer program on the second Saturday of every month from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Camp Wakonda is a Christian summer camp that encourages children to grow in their emotional and spiritual health in the Christian community. Since 1959, campers have learned about and experienced God through the wonder of nature.

Providing counseling, support, advocacy, and education with a focus on prevention and treatment in the home, community, office, or telehealth.

Additional Program:
The Prevent Relapse Occurrence Team with Enhanced Case management and Treatment (Protect) works with juveniles who have shown sexual behavior problems who are not incarcerated or are returning to the community following separation. PROTECT services are designed to work specifically with individuals who have been identified as participating in “sexting” behavior or other minor-related sexual behavioral issues.

The HUB is a free program that can help you have a healthy pregnancy and delivery. The Community Action Pathways HUB provides support, education and uses life experience to help connect you to other community resources.

• Common Goods clothing ministry
  • (Closed during certain holidays and when Plain Local Schools close due to bad weather)
• Monthly food distribution in partnership with the Akron-Canton Food Bank
• Partnered with The Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program.

We recognize that a person’s entire life can be affected by substance use and addiction. At Glenbeigh, individuals living with a substance use disorder are not only treated; they are listened to, accepted and understood.

• Glenbeigh’s Inpatient Hospital delivers medically necessary diagnostic and rehabilitation treatment services under the care of highly trained, professional staff members.
• Canton’s Glenbeigh office offers outpatient services including Assessments, IOP (Intensive Outpatient) and continuing care groups.

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.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building materials to the public at a fraction of retail price. Proceeds from each sale help Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio build and renovate homes with low to moderate income families in the local community. ReStore offers free donation pickup for larger items and each donation is tax deductible.

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.

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.

Situated in the heart of North Canton, the North Canton Public Library strives to be a catalyst of inspiration for its community. We offer robust collections of physical and digital materials for patrons of all ages — but we also offer free art classes, notary and passport services, dynamic programming for children, teens, adults, and senior adults, public computers and free WiFi, a stunning Little Art Gallery, a StoryWalk at Dogwood Park, community exploration passes to local museums and area attractions,

Restore Addiction Recovery is a Christ-centered, Biblically-based, and Clinically-Supported 12-month residential program for men struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction. Our services are free and no insurance is needed to join. While in our program, men receive individualized care, including but not limited to: 1-1 counseling, life coaching and life skills, job training and employment through our community work program, mentorship, financial coaching, healthy community, and more. Our goal is to prepare each man for life outside of our doors and have lasting freedom from addiction.

Free Mom Hugs in Ohio can be found at Pride and LGBTQ+ community-focused events across the state. Once you register with the Ohio group, they will connect you with the appropriate local chapter.

Free Mom Hugs works to empower the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. We embrace people of all faiths, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. Our goal is to change the world simply by showing up.

Our goal is not to replace family relationships,