Below are some mental health, LGBTQ+, and community resources, for the Greater Akron area and beyond. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!
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General Resources
| Resource | Description | Phone Number |
| Bulldog Bags, Inc. | Nonprofit providing food to Stow-Munroe Falls Schools students, to reduce hunger on weekends | N/A |
| SMF N.I.C.E. | Local organization providing food, supplies, and other temporary assistance to Stow-Munroe Falls families in need | N/A |
| Information Line (United Way of Summit & Medina Counties) | Find local resources when you don’t know where to turn for help, 24/7 | Call 2-1-1, or text your zipcode to 898-211 |
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Mental Health
| Resource | Description | Phone Number |
| National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Immediate assistance from trained professionals, 24/7 | Call 9-8-8, or text 9-8-8 |
| Addiction Helpline (ADM Board) | Assistance with recovery from addiction to alcohol, drugs, or gambling. For when someone is ready to make an appointment for addiction help. | (330) 940-1133 |
| ADM Crisis Center | Call anytime for alcohol and drug addiction help. | (330) 996-7730 |
| Akron Children’s Hospital Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) | Evaluation center for psychiatric risk assessments; provides evaluations and referrals to mental health services, triage, and assessment | (330) 543-7472 |
| Coleman Professional Services | Behavioral health, residential, employment, and support services | (330) 379-0667 |
| Community Support Services (CSS) | Comprehensive behavioral and primary health care services for adults living with severe and persistent mental illnesses | (330) 253-9388 |
| Domestic Violence Hotline | Essential tools and support to help survivors of intimate partner violence | (800) 799-7233 |
| Greenleaf Family Center | Mental health and substance abuse prevention programs. Support and advocacy programs for pregnant moms, deaf and hard of hearing individuals, and parents of children with special needs | (330) 376-9494 |
| Homeless Hotline (United Way of Summit & Medina Counties) | Coordinates access to homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing, and rent assistance for those who are homeless or facing eviction | (330) 615-0577 |
| Hope and Healing (Intimate Partner Violence & Rape Crisis Services) | Free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner violence; also offers the Battered Women’s Shelter, which is open to all genders | (330) 434-7273 |
| Mental Health Hotline | ADM Crisis Center Mental Health Crisis Line. In crisis? Call the 24/7 hotline. | (330) 434-9144 |
| Minority Behavioral Health Group | Community health agency that is committed to providing culturally appropriate and comprehensive services to Summit, Portage, Stark, Franklin and Cuyahoga counties | (330) 374-1199 |
| National Disaster Distress Hotline | Crisis counseling and support for emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters | (800) 985-5990 |
| National Human Trafficking Hotline | Call if you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking. | (888) 373-7888 |
| Portage Path Behavioral Health (Adults Only) | Assistance with recovery from mental illness and related substance-use issues | (330) 253-3100 |
| Summit County ADM Board Suicide Prevention Coalition | Suicide prevention resources | (330) 762-3500 |
| Veteran’s Crisis Line | Crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. | (800) 273-8255 |
| Victim Assistance Program (VAP) of Summit County | 24-hour crisis intervention, advocacy, and education to victims of crime, trauma, and intimate partner violence, and the professional community who serves this population | (330) 376-0040 |
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LGBTQ+
| Resource | Description | Phone Number |
| Advocates for Transgender Equality (A4TE) | Information and resources for those who are transgender, or who want to learn more about and support transgender people | (202) 903-0112 |
| Akron AIDS Collaborative (Operates the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center) | Multicultural drop-in center offering COVID & HIV testing, a food pantry, gender-affirming clothing rack, laundry, and shower services, as well as case management, which includes housing referrals and assistance with social services | (330) 983-4044 |
| Community AIDS Network/Akron Pride Initiative (CANAPI) | Housing assistance, HIV testing and prevention, nutritional assistance, and education | (330) 252-1559 |
| Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network | Resources regarding student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities | (415) 552-4229 |
| Lambda Legal | Help desk providing information and resources related to discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, and HIV status | (212) 809-8585 |
| LGBT National Hotline | Free & confidential peer support, information, and local resources | (888) 843-4584 |
| LGBT National Youth Talk Line | Same as above, but for youth specifically | (800) 248-7743 |
| Margie’s Hope | Offers resources and support for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people, through community programs, and a not-for-profit resale store, Margie’s Closet | (440) 857-0611 |
| one-n-ten (Support for children and young adults, ages 14 to 24) | Social and service programs that promote self-expression, self-acceptance, leadership development, and healthy life choices | (602) 400-2601 |
| Pride Clinic at Summa Health | Provides high-quality, compassionate care for all patients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity | (330) 375-3000 |
| SMF LGBTQ Crew | A group oriented around community, connection, and LGBTQ-friendly events for families and young adults, based in Stow-Munroe Falls | N/A |
| The Trevor Project (Crisis Hotline) | Information & support for LGBTQ+ young people, 24/7. Call, text, or chat anytime you need support or are in crisis. | Call (866) 488-7386 or text Start to 678678 |
| TransAlive! (Run by Margie’s Hope) | Support group for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people | (440) 857-0611 |
| Trans Joy Akron | Connecting Akron’s Trans+ community, through social events, education, and leadership | N/A |