Runaways
A young person may want to leave home for many reasons. They might be rebelling against their parents or fleeing a dangerous family setting. But unfortunately, living on the streets or couch surfing in Stark County could increase the likelihood of exploitation and other dangerous situations. If you or someone you know has left home and is not living in a safe or stable environment, reach out to local services for help and support.
Runaway Hotline
Living on the streets is never a viable option. Runaways without a safe place to call home can dial the 24-hour hotline for confidential referrals to emergency housing.
Hotline: 1 (800) RUNAWAY
Hotline: 1 (800) RUNAWAY
Safety hotlines
Crisis Hotline
Free, confidential assistance from qualified counselors.
Hotline: (330) 452-6000
Hotline: (330) 452-6000
Textline: Text 4hope to 741741
Textline: Text 4hope to 741741
Child Protective Services
If you suspect a minor child is living in a dangerous situation, report your concerns immediately.
Hotline: (330) 455-5437
Hotline: (330) 455-5437
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
If you think you've seen a missing child, call anytime, 24 hours a day.
Hotline: 1 (800) 843-5678
Hotline: 1 (800) 843-5678
National Human Trafficking Hotline
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call now.
Texting is also available: SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")
Languages: English, Spanish and 200 more languages
Phone: 1-888-373-7888
Phone: 1-888-373-7888
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
National Runaway Safeline
Counselors are available 24 hours a day to support runaways, homeless youth and teens in crisis.
Hotline: 1 (800) 786-2929
Hotline: 1 (800) 786-2929
Help finding housing
Canton, OH 44705
Suite A
Canton, OH 44710
Canton, OH 44714
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44702
ABCD, Inc.
Non-profit community development agency that provides transportation services via both fixed and on-demand routes to individuals with disabilities.
1225 Gross Ave. NECanton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-6385
Phone: (330) 455-6385
Habitat for Humanity
Helping families experience stability and self-reliance through affordable home ownership.
1400 Raff Rd. SWSuite A
Canton, OH 44710
Phone: (330) 915-5888
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
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
ICAN Housing
Housing referrals and rent subsidies for families, single individuals, veterans and those with disabilities.
1214 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 455-9100
Phone: (330) 455-9100
Stark County Job & Family Services
For help with the foster system, emancipation, employment, independent living skills, basic needs referrals and more. Visit the Stark JFS website for more information.
221 3rd St. SECanton, OH 44702
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 452-4661
Local: (330) 452-4661
TDD: (330) 451-8879
TDD: (330) 451-8879
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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
Phone: (330) 454-8051
United Way of Greater Stark County
Stark County shelters
Alliance, OH 44601
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44714
Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter
Emergency shelter for men, women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Hotline: (330) 823-7223
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
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
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. NWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-0374
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 - 7:30 pm
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Domestic Violence Project: Shelter
Temporary emergency shelter for individuals fleeing violence and abuse in Canton and Massillon.
720 19th St NECanton, OH 44714
Hotline: (330) 453-7233
Hotline: (330) 453-7233
Law enforcement
Alliance, OH 44601
Beach City, OH 44608
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Canton, OH 44702
East Canton, OH 44730
Hartville, OH 44632
Massillon, OH 44646
North Lawrence, OH 44666
Louisville, OH 44641
Magnolia, OH 44643
Hartville, OH 44632
Massillon, OH 44646
Suite B
Minerva, OH 44657
North Canton, OH 44720
Massillon, OH 44646
Canton, OH 44705
Canton, OH 44702
Uniontown, OH 44685
Waynesburg, OH 44688
Wilmot, OH 44689
Contact local law enforcement to report a runaway or missing child:
Alliance Police Department
470 East Market St.Alliance, OH 44601
Beach City Police Department
302 North Church St.Beach City, OH 44608
Canal Fulton Police Department
1165 Locust St. SCanal Fulton, OH 44614
Canton Police Department
221 3rd St. SWCanton, OH 44702
Non-emergency: (330) 649-5800
Non-emergency: (330) 649-5800
Information: (330) 489-3100
Information: (330) 489-3100
Emergency: 911
Emergency: 911
Crisis Intervention Team Officers (CIT)
Officers trained in proven and effective communication techniques to help reduce violence and ensure successful intervention of mental health and substance use situations. Please ask for a CIT officer when calling.
East Canton Police Department
130 Cedar St. SEast Canton, OH 44730
Hartville Police Department
202 West Maple St.Hartville, OH 44632
Jackson Township Police Department
7383 Fulton Dr. NWMassillon, OH 44646
Lawrence Township Police Department
5830 Manchester Ave. NWNorth Lawrence, OH 44666
Louisville Police Department
1150 West Main St.Louisville, OH 44641
Magnolia Police Department
328 North Main St.Magnolia, OH 44643
Marlboro Township Police Department
7344 Edison St. NEHartville, OH 44632
Massillon Police Department
2 James Duncan Plz.Massillon, OH 44646
Minerva Police Department
209 North Market St.Suite B
Minerva, OH 44657
North Canton Police Department
145 North Main St.North Canton, OH 44720
Perry Township Police Department
622 Genoa Ave. SWMassillon, OH 44646
Stark County Sherriff’s Office
4500 Atlantic Blvd. NECanton, OH 44705
Plain Township Police Department
Plain Township Police DepartmentCanton, OH 44702
Uniontown Police Department
1635 Edison St. NWUniontown, OH 44685
Waynesburg Police Department
110 North Main St., P.O. Box 764Waynesburg, OH 44688
Wilmot Police Department
300 Massillon St.Wilmot, OH 44689