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Community Resources
Counseling Referral List
The following is a list of outside counseling agencies that you may wish to contact for additional support. Most facilities provide individual and group counseling for children, adolescents and adults, as well as family and couples therapy.
If you have medical insurance, a major portion of a pre-determined amount of sessions should be covered. The agency will help arrange that for you. If you do not have insurance, most agencies use a sliding-fee scale based on your family's income, so that you can afford the help that you need. If you are having trouble finding someone to work with, please let me know. There are a few groups that will not turn anyone away because of financial difficulty.
Child Guidance & Family Solutions
Accepts Medicaid and other insurance
18 N. Forge St. Akron, OH 44304
Phone: (330) 762-0591
ask for Admissions
Lighthouse Family Center
https://lighthousefamilycenter.com
Accepts Medicaid and other insurance
2416 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 305-2753
Ohio Guidestone
Accepts Medicaid and other insurance
401 Tuscarawas St. W, Suite 501, Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (440) 260-6466
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
https://childandadolescent.org
Accepts Medicaid and other insurance
919 Second St. NE, Canton, OH 44704 (Shipley Office)
Phone: (330) 454-7917
Greenleaf Family Center
Accepts Medicaid and other insurance
580 Grant St., Akron, OH 44311
Phone: (330) 376-9494
Red Oak Behavioral Health
Accepts Medicaid and other insurance
Outpatient counseling and psychiatric services
611 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44303
Phone: (330) 996-4600
Gentle Shephard
http://www.gentle-shepherd.com/
1469 S Main St, North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 499-3065
Vista Psychological & Counseling
http://www.vistapcc.com/home.html
1201 S Main St Suite 100, North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 244-8782
Akron Family Institute
3469 Fortuna Dr, Akron, OH 44312
Phone: (330) 644-3469
Everwell Community Health
4300 Lynn Rd., Suite 201
Ravenna, OH 44226
Phone: (216) 264-0008
Medicaid only
Serves Summit, Stark and Portage Counties
mental health, behavioral support and wrap around service (can offer home-based services)
Northeast Ohio Behavioral Health
Psychological testing and Psychiatric evaluations
Child/Adolescent/Adult/Family Counseling
2795 Front Street
Suite A
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
330-945-7100
EMERGE Ministries
(Christian-based)
900 Mull Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44313
330-867-5603
Well Spring
1790 Town Park Blvd STE C, Uniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 896-0856
Helpful Websites
This is a wonderful website with several EXCELLENT and FREE online books for kids featuring Howard B. Wigglebottom. Howard helps kids learn some very useful social skills in a fun and interactive way. Check it out.
Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning
This website has a tremendous amount of resources for families to use on a variety of social and emotional topics. All materials are ready to use and good for all of our students.
Children's Hospital in Akron is a great starting point for medical questions and concerns. It will also provide contact information for physicians and specialists.
Summit County Children's Services
Children's Services, better known as CSB, is the child protective authority in Summit County. They are the agency you would turn to if you were concerned about a child being neglected, or physically or sexually abused. They would be able to give you warning.
This site provides the "A+ Recovery Search Engine that cuts through the confusion, providing the information, resources, and options you need to make the best decisions and most informed choices".
This interactive site allows children to explore the reasons how and why kids bully, and teaches them how to prevent others from bullying them or their friends. It has games, puzzles and activities that highlight the importance of feelings, and education.
This site allows you to address all the "Monsters of Bad Manners" with your child, and provides them the opportunity to take a pledge to always use their best manners. It uses upbeat songs and fun characters to reinforce the message.
Parents Helping Parents (support for families with children with special needs)
Food Pantries and Clothing Banks
North Canton Church of Christ
1301 East Maple St.
North Canton, Ohio 44720
(330) 499-4303
Clothing only: Saturday, August 13th – 10am-noon
Food only: Saturday, August 27th – 9:30am-noon
You may receive a number ahead of time by coming to the church before either of these dates on: Thursday (9am-noon or 4pm-6pm), Friday (9am-noon), or Saturday beginning at 7am)
This is optional and does not change the amount you will receive.
All are welcome. You must have a photo ID and proof of address to receive food, proof of income is not required. An emergency food supply may be obtained at any time by calling the number above, but there is a much larger quantity provided at the give-away date above. You may receive assistance once every 30 days.
Green Good Neighbors
Greensburg United Methodist Church
2161 Greensburg Rd.
(330) 896-1936
Open Every Wednesday, 9am – noon
(The line can be long in the beginning, so you may want to arrive between 10:00 and 11:00 am.)
You may receive food, clothing, and home goods, one time during each month.
Catholic Social Services of Summit County
(330) 762-7481
They can help with utility bills, food, and counseling services.
Relentless Church
1878 Killian Rd.
(330) 644-7971
Food and clothing available the last Thursday of the month, 11am-1pm.
(We have been told the line can be quite long, but it is worth it, so you may want to arrive early.)
Emergency Food Line
They will help provide referrals to area food pantries for emergency food, formula, and diapers. Call (330) 376-4850.
Please note: Before attending any give-away in Summit County, register your family by calling the Ohio Info Line at (330) 376-4850.
Info Line, This is an easy way to find the community resources you are looking for. They can help you find agencies that can assist with food, housing, and emergency billing needs. Simply dial 2-1-1.