Summit County

Summit County Department of Job and Family Services

37 North Main Street

Akron, Ohio 44308

Telephone: 330- 643-8200

Website: http://summitdjfs.org

 

1400 South Arlington Street

#28

Akron, Ohio 44306

Telephone: 330-375-2772

 

380 West Crosier Street

Akron, Ohio 44311

Telephone: 330-375-2641

 

542 West Tuscarawas Avenue

Barberton, Ohio 44203

Telephone: 330-753-5426

 

9691 Valley View Road

Macedonia, Ohio 44056

Telephone: 330-908-0070

 

1100 Graham Road Circle

Stow, Ohio 44224

Telephone: 330-375-2772

 

Apply for food stamps, cash assistance, Medicaid and/or Medicare, and other emergency assistance.

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Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.

55 East Mill Street

Akron, Ohio 44309

Telephone: 330-376-7730

Website: http://www.ascainc.org/

 

ASCA Inc. offers specific resources and educational training that promote economic self-sufficiency to low-income residents while assisting individuals and families to move upwards and out of poverty by providing a comprehensive system of education, training, support and resources that are central to the programs and services offered.

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United Way of Summit County

90 North Prospect Street

Akron, Ohio 44304

Telephone: 330- 762-7601

Website: http://www.uwsummit.org

 

Knowing that you need help is one thing…finding someone who can help you is another. United Way’s 2-1-1 can link you to resources such as rent and utility assistance, food, health related services, homeless services, foreclosure information, senior services, family counseling, support groups and parenting resource information.

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Summit County Public Health

1867 West Market Street

Akron, Ohio 44313

Telephone: 330-923-4891

Website: http://www.scphoh.org

 

The mission of Summit County Public Health is to protect and advance the health of the entire community through its policies, programs and activities that protect the safety, health and well-being of the people in Summit County.  Through its policies, programs and activities, the Health District endeavors to create a healthful environment and ensure the accessibility of health services to all.

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Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

161 South High Street

#103

Akron, Ohio 44308

Telephone: 330-643-3080

Website: http://www.ood.ohio.gov

 

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) houses the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR). This is the program that provides individuals with disabilities the services and support necessary to help them attain and maintain employment. Disabilities may include either physical, intellectual, mental health, or sensory disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services are customized for each individual through assessments and one-on-one meetings with professional VR counselors. VR services are available in all 88 counties and include:

• Evaluation and treatment of an individual’s disability;
• Information and referral services;
• Vocational counseling and training;
• Job search and job placement assistance;
• Educational guidance (tuition resources and other support);
• Transportation services;
• Occupational tools and equipment; and
• Personal attendant services (reader, interpreter, etc.).

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YMCA

Akron Area YMCA

50 S. Main Street

LL 100

Akron, Ohio 44308

Telephone: 330-376-1335

 

East Akron YMCA

888 Jonathan Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44306

Telephone: 330-784-0408

 

Nordonia Hills YMCA

8761 Shepard Road

Macedonia, Ohio 44056

Telephone: 330-467-8366

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Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

100 W Cedar Street

Akron, Ohio 44307

Telephone: 330-762-9631

Website: http://www.akronhousing.org/index2.aspx

 

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is a developer of people, property and community, providing quality housing options and investing in partnerships to enhance opportunities for eligible individuals and families.