Section 26
SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
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Akron Public Library- Express delivery service- delivers library materials free of charge
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60 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
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330-643-9000
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Alzheimer’s Association- Provides info for families
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70 W. Streetsboro St. Suite 201
Hudson, OH 44236
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1-800-272-3900
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American Association of Retired Persons- AARP Services for members age 50+
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1-888-OUR-AARP
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Area Agency on Aging - Plans, funds, and coordinates services for frail or moderately impaired seniors age 60+
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1559 Corporate Woods Pkwy.
Uniontown, OH 44685
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1-800-896-9172
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CYO Adult Day Care Provides support to people who cannot care for themselves
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812 Biruta St.
Akron, OH 44307
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330-762-2000
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Geriatric Assessment Program – Summa St. Thomas Comprehensive assessment of needs of older adults by medical team & social worker
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444 N. Main St.
Akron, OH 44310
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330-375-3000
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Golden Buckeye Program Entitles Ohioans age 60+ to purchase goods at reduced rates
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246 N. High St. / 1st. Fl.
Columbus, OH 43215
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1-800-422-1976
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Mature Services Mature Staffing Systems, outpatient treatment of adults age 50+ who have alcohol or other drug problems, Homecare Services, Supportive Services provides referrals. Has The Nutrition Program, and The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
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415 S. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44320
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330-253-4597
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Pro Seniors Special hotline dedicated to Ohioans age 60+
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7162 Reading Rd. #1150
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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1-800-488-6070
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Provides visiting R.N. for assessment, homemakers’ assistance, respite care, & transportation
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1150 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44313
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330-867-2150
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Senior Access Program - Health Screenings, education & wellness programs
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1 Akron General Ave.
Akron, OH 44307
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330-344-6015
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Social Security Administration
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2 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44308
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1-877-600-2858
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Section 27
SHELTERS & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
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Access, Inc.
Women and Children
Access, Inc.-Step II-Single women no children, must be in school or working
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230 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308
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330-535-2999
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245 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
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330-376-0995
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Battered Women’s Shelter
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Office:
974 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44305
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Crisis:
330-374-1111
Office:
330-374-0740
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Blick Clinic - Housing for those with mental retardation and developmental disabilities
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640 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44310
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330-762-5425
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CANAPI
HIV+ only M-F 9am-5pm
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895 N. Main St.
Akron OH 44310
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330-252-1559
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Catholic Worker
Families and Singles
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865 Princeton St.
Akron, OH 44311
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330-384-1112
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M-F 8:00am-4:30pm - Single mothers, as well as young adults emancipated from SCCS
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680 E. Market St. #307
Akron, OH 44311
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330-315-3718
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Severely mentally ill over 17
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150 Cross St.
Akron, OH 44311
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330-253-9388
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Family Promise Helps homeless families with children stay together and achieve sustainable independence
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111 Voris St.
Akron, OH 44311
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330-253-8081
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Freedom House - Short term transitional housing for veterans
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1213 Anita Dr.
Kent, OH 44240
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330-673-0705
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Harvest Home
Serving women and children
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24 N. Prospect St.
Akron, OH 44308
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330-434-1149
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Haven of Rest
Serving Men 24/7/365
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175 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308
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330-535-1563
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H.M. Life Opportunity Services
Single-parent families-Must be homeless and single-Children under 18
M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
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1815 W. Market St.
Suite 301
Akron, OH 44333
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330-376-5600
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Horizon House
Young adults ages 18-22
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390 S. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44320
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330-315-3713
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Legacy III – Housing for women 18+ recovering from substance abuse, no children.
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733 W. Market St. #B5A
Akron, OH 44303
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330-375-0071
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New Start Ministries
Men in recovery from addiction
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254 McGowan St.
Akron, OH 44306
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330-253-1890
330-715-4442
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OMCDC-Housing for substance abuse recovery. M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
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680 E. Market St
Akron, OH 44305
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330-315-3718
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RAMAR Residential treatment for men and women in recovery from addiction
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280 S. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44306
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330-996-5114
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Safe Landing for Boys
Ages 11-17; open 24 hours
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39 W. Cuy. Falls Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
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330-253-7632
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Safe Landing for Girls
Ages 11-17; open 24 hours
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587 Seiberling St.
Akron, OH 44306
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330-784-7200
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Salvation Army
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190 S. Maple St.
Akron, OH 44302
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330-996-4255
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Sterling Sober Resources-Sober living housing, counseling, voc. ed., job placement
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154 E. York St.
Akron, OH 44310
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330-606-1896
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The Highlands Teen Pregnancy Shelter
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262 South Ave.
Tallmadge, OH 44278
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330-633-9474
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Section 28
TRANSPORTATION
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American Red Cross
Rides for medical appointments
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501 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44303
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330-535-6131
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Greenleaf Family Center
M-Th. 8:30am-8pm
F 8:30am-12pm - Auto Loan Program
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580 Grant St.
Akron, OH 44311
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330-376-9494
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Metro RTA
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330-762-0341
1-800-227-9905
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Metro SCAT - Provides scheduled rides for ages 62+ or those younger with a disability
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330-376-5353
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Ohio Rideshare - Helps find carpool partners
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1-800-825-RIDE
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VSC – Provides rides for VA approved doctors’ appointments
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330-643-2830
(option 7)
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Section 29
UTILITIES, RENT, PHONE, & LAUNDRY
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1-800-YELLOWPAGES
Free access to directory listings
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Provides utility assistance to those
who qualify, call to schedule an appointment for HEAP, E-HEAP and PIPP. Limited rent assistance.
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670 W. Exchange St.
Akron, OH 44307
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330-253-8806
1-866-504-1400-Energy assistance hotline
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Assurance Wireless free cell phone and minutes for income-eligible customers
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1-888-898-4888
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AT&T Lifeline Phone Discount Program
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English
Spanish
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1-800-335-8721
1-800-910-1030
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CANAPI Offers limited rent and utility assistance to people with HIV/AIDS
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895 N. Main St.
Akron, Ohio 44310
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330-252-1559
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Catholic Charities Northern Summit County Outreach–Serving Northern Summit County (Macedonia, Northfield, Reminderville, Sagamore Hills, Twinsburg) Appt. Only Weds. 9am-4pm. Basic needs, emergency assistance
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300 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
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330-475-0091
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Catholic Charities –Serving Summit County
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300 E. Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
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330-475-0091
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Laundry service
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640 Wolf Ledges Pkwy. Akron, OH 44311
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330-762-4663
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Community Voicemail - Helps those looking to be linked with jobs, housing, healthcare, social services.
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330-572-1777
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Home Again/HPRP – Rent and utility assistance for the homeless and households threatened with eviction M-W 9am-12pm
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330-615-0566
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Ohio Department of Development
Info on HEAP, e-HEAP, PIPP, HWAP, limited rent assistance
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77 South High St.
29th Floor,
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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1-800-282-0880
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SafeLink Wireless - Free cell phone and minutes for income-eligible customers
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1-800-977-3768
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Salvation Army People Helping People - Gas bills, water shut off, and propane M-F 8am-4pm
Project Reach - For electric bills
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190 S. Maple St.
Akron, OH 44302
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330-996-4255
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SCJFS Prevention, Retention, & Contingency (PRC) M-F 8am-4pm - Low income families with at least one minor child
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37 N. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
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330-643-8200
1-800-573-8080
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Summit County HWAP Home Weatherization Assistance Program
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175 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44308
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1-800-282-0880
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United Way of Summit County Limited assistance with utilities in Barberton and Norton
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90 N. Prospect St.
Akron, OH 44309
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330-762-7601
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