Summit County Community Resources

Are you or is someone you know experiencing a crisis?

United Way of Summit County 2-1-1 Helpline

The United Way’s 2-1-1 is a powerful tool available to address needs in real time. This free, non-emergency telephone number can connect you to vital health services and human resources. Call specialists are waiting 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide information about the full range of available community services.

Dial 211 for the Summit County Community Resource Directory, or visit www.211summit.org


Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255
suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Disaster Distress Helpline

1-800-985-5990
Crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

The Trevor Project

HELPLINE: 1-866-488-7386
Text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200
www.thetrevorproject.org
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.

Trans Lifeline

1-877-565-8860
www.translifeline.org

Crisis Text Line

Text 4HOPE to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.


Violence  and Abuse

Ohio Domestic Violence Network

1-800-934-9840
www.odvn.org

Battered Women’s Shelter

(330) 374-1111

Rape Crisis Center

(330) 434-7273
hopeandhealingresources.org


Human Trafficking

National Human Trafficking Hotline

1-888-373-7888
Text HELP or INFO to 233733
humantraffickinghotline.org


Mental Health and Addiction

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

24/7 Help Hotline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
www.samhsa.gov

Alcoholics Anonymous

(330) 253-8181
akronaa.org

Narcotics Anonymous

Ohio 24/7 Helpline 1-888-GET-HOPE
www.naohio.org

Oriana House

(234) 678-5720
www.orianahouse.org
Summit County Substance Abuse Treatment


Legal Aid

Community Legal Aid

General Information:
1-866-584-2350
Helpline: 1-800-998-9454
Akron Office: (330) 535-4191
communitylegalaid.org
A non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio.


Utility Assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

1-800-282-0880
Applications are available at the Library’s Information Desk.
www.benefits.gov
www.usa.gov/help-with-bills
www.lifelinesupport.org


Akron-Canton Food Bank

(855) 560-0850
www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/need-food


Local Law Enforcement (non-emergency)

City of Stow Police

(330) 689-5700

City of Stow Police Youth Division

(330) 689-5860

Munroe Falls Police

(330) 688-3555

Summit County Sheriff’s Department

(330) 643-2181 or 1-800-932-3695

Summit County Drug Unit

(330) 643-2170
For reporting suspected drug activity and methamphetamine labs.