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- Disaster Recovery
If you recently experienced a disaster and need immediate assistance
- Call 911 for immediate medical attention
- Find a shelter if you have evacuated because of a disaster, and need to shelter outside of the hazard area. Search online using the American Red Cross Shelter Finder for help with locating open shelters near you.
- Text loved ones or use a Wi-Fi connection to update your status on social media to let others know you are safe.
- Are you in crisis?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text one of the hotlines below. Counselors and intake specialists are available to offer free, confidential support whenever you need it.
In emergency situations, dial 911 and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained officer. - Hard times: youth & teens
When your family faces a job loss, medical issue or another significant financial setback, you might be shocked, confused and unsure where to turn. Fortunately, there are resources for young people and families who need emergency financial assistance in Stark County.
- Responsibilities: young adults
As young people transition to adulthood, they may be unprepared for the financial and personal demands of independence. For emerging adults with limited income, the burden of these new responsibilities can be scary and overwhelming. Discover community resources and public assistance programs to help individuals and families in Stark County achieve financial stability and success.
- Medical health providers
If you are unsure of where to go for medical issues or don’t have a primary care physician, there are hospitals, medical centers, and urgent care facilities throughout Stark County. They can help you stay in good health, address any concerns or illnesses, or tend to more immediate needs and minor injuries. Affordable resources for medical and mental health services are available near you.
- Trauma: childhood
When children are exposed to violence, abuse or even natural disasters, their confidence is shaken, and their view of the world can be altered. A child’s psychological and physical response to these events can have long-lasting implications for their success in school, their personal relationships and their behavior. Find local resources and childhood counseling to support children who have experienced trauma in Stark County.
- LGBTQ+: young adults
Just like anyone else, LGBTQ+ teens undergo a variety of lifestyle changes on their path to adulthood. They face new challenges, from living independently and finding a job to evolving relationships. However, emerging LGBTQ+ adults often find that coming out and coming into their own is an additional source of stress. Learn about the local programs and services available to support these local young people as they develop new coping resources and strategies.
- Education opportunities: young adults
After school, it is important for students to look forward to what’s next. Whether they pursue a career, enroll in college or enlist in the armed services, young people have options in choosing their path toward adulthood. Some of these opportunities will require a high school diploma, others may demand a background of skills or training. Either way, emerging adults should have a plan for the future, so they are set up for long-term success.
- Trauma: youth & teens
Most people will experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. Whether it is a natural disaster, exposure to violence or abuse, or the death of a loved one, a person’s ability to cope with these experiences can have a lasting effect. When a teen experiences trauma, they may respond differently than a younger child or an adult. Find local resources to help support young people who have gone through trauma and their traumatic stress in Stark County.
- Trauma: young adults
When a young person’s safety and well-being is threatened, it can have negative effects for a lifetime. It’s often more challenging for a young adult to cope with such events because they’re also dealing with other significant challenges, including personal relationships and living independently for the first time. Whether sudden or long-lasting, these experiences can leave a young person confused, angry or anxious. Find local resources to support these emerging adults through traumatic events.
- Public Benefits Assistance: Application & Eligibility
Navigating life’s challenges is difficult enough. We’re here to make finding help for basic needs simple. Learn how to apply for cash, food and/or medical assistance and get started today. Cases are processed in the order they are received, so it is important to start the process as soon as possible.
Public assistance applications can take up to 30 days to complete. If you need immediate food, clothing, housing or medical help, please view these other resources:
- Where to Find Food and Meals for Thanksgiving
Updated 11.2023
For some families struggling with poverty and hunger, Thanksgiving can be a difficult holiday. If you are dealing with food insecurity, need help with the expense of purchasing the needed ingredients for a special meal or are struggling with high medical bills, low wages, housing needs or other issues, we have gathered some valuable resources below.
Stark Help Central.com wants to help ensure everyone can enjoy the holiday, especially children.
- 2-1-1 Helpline Transitions Resources to StarkHelpCentral.com
In 2023, 2-1-1, Stark County’s helpline, transitioned to StarkHelpCentral.com.
Closing the Stark County information system and online database—that was run by United Way of Greater Stark County—and moving resources to StarkHelpCentral.com helps streamline the process for community members looking for resources and information.
StarkHelpCentral.com can help you find community resources available to you and your family. The searchable community resource website is supported by Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR),
- March 1st is Self Injury Awareness Day
The UK organization LifeSIGNS started dedicating March 1st as Self Injury Awareness Day in 2002. Now, 20 years later, it is a national awareness day for many countries, including the U.S. Self-injury goes by other names, including self-harm and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and encompasses a large range of actions that one takes to cope with extreme emotion, release tension from these emotions, or take back a perceived loss of control. While teens tend to be the most likely to self-injure,
Alliance for Children & Families
We, Alliance for Children & Families, Inc. —through direct services, advocacy, education, prevention, intervention, supportive services, and the development and implementation of innovative and productive programming—are committed to empowering children, individuals and families to restore them to lives of stability, self-sufficiency and enhancement. We do this by treating all persons with dignity and respect.
Services include:
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Emergency Shelter
- Rapid-Rehousing
- Parenting program
- Pregnancy &
Alliance, OH 44601
Aultman/Alliance Community Hospital
Health care facility dedicated to improving the health of Alliance residents and surrounding communities.
Emergency care with no appointment necessary.
Alliance, OH 44601
Alliance Police Department
FOR EMERGENIES, CALL 911
Alliance, OH 44601
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
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.
Canton, OH 44708 Learn more
Child Protective Services
If you suspect a minor child is living in a dangerous situation, call the 24/7 child abuse hotline immediately.
American Red Cross: Stark and Muskingum Lakes Chapter
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
Canton, OH 44707
Crisis Lifeline
24/7 Phone #’s
Call or text: 988
Chat on website: www.988lifeline.org
Or call: 330-452-6000
The new three-digit dialing code, 988 Lifeline, connects callers to the 988 Crisis Lifeline. When you call, text or chat using the 988 Lifeline, you’re connected to trained counselors that are part of the 988 Lifeline network, made up of more than 200 local crisis centers. Counselors are trained to provide emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis,
Stark County Homeless Hotline – Homeless Navigation
The Stark County Homeless Navigation Hotline (330-452-4363) refers eligible callers to appropriate shelters and other programs for households that meet the HUD definition of literally homeless after conducting an eligibility interview Monday – Friday 7am to 5:30 pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm (except holidays). Homeless Navigation maintains a current listing of available shelter beds throughout Stark County, and works with mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, alcohol and drug treatment centers, and the courts to prevent discharge into homelessness.
Coleman Crisis Services
If you need immediate help, or are experiencing a mental health crisis, professional and confidential consultation is available. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Walk-in Clinic: 24/7 Crisis Services
Call-in Clinic: 24/7 Crisis Services
TEMPORARY LOCATION:
624 Market Ave. N
Canton, Ohio
Domestic Violence Project, Inc. (DVPI)
24-hour Crisis Hotline: 330-453-SAFE (7233)
DVPI is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, and dating violence and their children through trauma-informed, confidential, comprehensive services, delivered with respect and cultural sensitivity. Programming includes 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, housing assistance, peer support, advocacy for survivors of human trafficking, as well as legal and medical support.
Canal Fulton Police Department
FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 911
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Hartville Police Department
FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 911
Suite 200
Hartville, OH 44632
Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter
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
WellNow Urgent Care – North Canton
WellNow Urgent Care – North Canton provides a range of services for illnesses, injuries, physicals, X-rays and diagnostics. They also provide 24/7 telehealth virtual medical services. Online check-in is available. They accept most insurances and offer competitive pricing for uninsured patients.
WellNow Urgent Care Covid testing is available with next-day results. PCR testing can be done via walk-in or appointment.
North Canton, OH 44720
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Report emergencies and cases of unsafe working conditions, health or safety violations.
Suite 203
Independence, OH 44131
Safe Place for Newborns: Mercy Medical Center ER
Confidential emergency shelter and medical care within three days of birth.
Canton, OH 44708
COMPASS Sexual Assault Education, Prevention & Support
24/7 Confidential Hotline: 330-452-1111
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.
AultmanNow Urgent Care in Louisville
1909 Williamsburg WayLouisville, OH 44641
Catholic Charities Service Portage and Stark Counties
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.
Basic services of Catholic Charities in Stark County serve emergency assistance of basic needs. For qualifying individuals, the agency operates a food pantry, assists with preventing utility disconnections,
Suite C
Canton, OH 44703
Stark County Hunger Task Force
Network of more than 30 food pantries throughout Stark County
Emergency food pantry at the Goodwill Community Campus
Visit for food assistance and pantry support.
Suite 1637
Canton, OH 44707
AultmanNow Urgent Care in Jackson Township
7066 Fulton Drive NWCanton, OH 44718
Summa Health Green Urgent Care
3593 S. Arlington Rd.Uniontown, OH 44685
Charlotte & Main
Furnishings and household goods can be the missing piece that turns housing into homes.
Our Mission is to provide these items for: Young Adults aging out of foster care and entering into independent living Domestic Violence survivors exiting emergency shelters Veterans escaping homelessnessCanton, OH 44708
Cleveland Clinic at Mercy Hospital
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.
Canton, OH 44708
Clothed in Righteousness
Services include a hot meal, a free clothing closet boutique, hygiene, a bag of food for homeless individuals, an emergency box of food for housed individuals or families, and supplies for anyone homeless staying outdoors or in their vehicle.
No identification is required or appointment. Expect a small wait due to how busy we might be.
Alliance, OH 44601
AultmanNow Urgent Care at Aultman Washington Square
2203 E. Maple St.North Canton, OH 44720
Stark County Job & Family Services
Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437
Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.
- Cash assistance
- Food assistance
- Medicaid & Medical
- Non-emergency transportation – Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
- Child care services
- Work experience program –
Canton, OH 44702
Salvation Army of Canton
Serving the Canton community with:
- Emergency food pantry
- Diaper/Feminine hygiene distribution
- To-go meals (soup kitchen/bagged)
- Rental/utility assistance (as funding allows)
- Showers
- Seasonal assistance (back-to-school supplies/Christmas help)
- Recreation + educational programs (adults & children)
Canton, OH 44702
Aultman North
Aultman North provides the array of services you need, health care professionals you can trust and close-to-home convenience to fit your busy lifestyle. Conveniently located near the Belden Village area, Aultman North offers:
- Aquatic therapy
- AultmanNow Urgent Care
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Imaging
- Occupational rehabilitation
- Orthopedics and sports medicine
- Outpatient lab
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Reiki
- Sleep center
- Speech therapy
North Canton, OH 44720
Aultman Hospital
The largest hospital in Stark County.
Emergency Room provides services for individuals with urgent health care concerns. Also a place for parents to safely and legally give their babies up.
Aultman Serenity Program provides medical forensic nursing care to individuals impacted by violence. Including individuals that have experienced: abuse and neglect, domestic violence, human trafficking, or sexual assault.
Offer grief support groups, more details online here.
Canton, OH 44710
TransLifeline.org
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health & Recovery of Alliance
Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults
Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma
Closed Friday, clients directed to Canton if an emergency or direct care needed
Alliance, OH 44601
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
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Community Action Agency
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Emergency HEAP Appointment Line: 330-617-1055
- Short term help for heating and cooling costs
- Income payment plan program
- Fans/air conditioners
Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
- Repairs/replacement – furnace and hot water tank
- Insulation
- Energy Audits
Head Start & Early Head Start
- Fully and half-day classes
- Home-based Early Head Start services for children birth to three (3) years of age
- Social and Health Services
- Parental Involvement/Family Engagement
Community Action Pathways Hub
- Reducing barriers that can prevent health pregnancies and babies
- Community connections leading to self sufficiency
Community Services and Outreach
- Goals Assets Investment Network (GAIN)
- Asset building/financial literacy program)
- Senior Programs (i.e.
Stark County Health Department
The Stark County Combined General Health District (Stark County Health Department) was founded in 1920, serving the people of Stark County for over a century. The department is currently the ninth largest health district in the State of Ohio which serves the public health needs of over 250,000 people. The jurisdiction of the Stark County Combined General Health District is comprised of 17 Townships, 12 Villages, and the cities of Canal Fulton, Louisville, and North Canton.
North Canton, OH 44720