Teen Runaways | Stark County Shelters and Resources

Safety hotlines

Crisis Hotline

Free, confidential assistance from qualified counselors.

Hotline: (330) 452-6000

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

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

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

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

Help finding housing

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. NE
Canton, OH 44705

Phone: (330) 455-6385

Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio

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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8:30 am - 12:00 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

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. SE
Canton, OH 44702

Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893

Local: (330) 452-4661

TDD: (330) 451-8879

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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

Instantly connect with health and social services throughout Stark County.

Hotline: 211

Hours: 24/7 guidance

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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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 - 5:30 pm

Domestic Violence Project: Shelter

Temporary emergency shelter for individuals fleeing violence and abuse in Canton and Massillon.

720 19th St NE
Canton, OH 44714

Hotline: (330) 453-7233

Hope House 4 Women

Provides temporary housing, clothing and support for women in a Christian environment.

2410 12th St. SW
Canton, OH 44710

Phone: (330) 956-5594

Law enforcement

Contact local law enforcement to report a runaway or missing child:

Alliance Police Department

470 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601

Phone: (330) 821-9140

Emergency: 911

Beach City Police Department

302 North Church St.
Beach City, OH 44608

Phone: (330) 756-2449

Emergency: 911

Canal Fulton Police Department

1165 Locust St. S
Canal Fulton, OH 44614

Phone: (330) 854-2211

Emergency: 911

Canton Police Department

221 3rd St. SW
Canton, OH 44702

Non-emergency: (330) 649-5800

Information: (330) 489-3100

Emergency: 911

Crisis Intervention Team Officers

Officers trained in proven and effective communication techniques to help reduce violence and ensure successful intervention of mental health and substance use situations.

Phone: (330) 588-2204, ext. 2135

Emergency: 911