Referral Resources
Play Gap offers referrals to expert organizations and educational resources in the areas of coaching, overall wellness, mental health, LGBTQIA education, job training, racial equity, and much more.
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Mental Health Recovery Board of Wayne and Holmes County
Provides leadership, support, and funding to community partners and agencies in the delivery of mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services. CRISIS Hotline: (330) 264-9029, Wayne County office: (330) 264-2527
The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties
Provides comprehensive and confidential mental health services in Wayne and Holmes Counties. Services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis and can be arranged by calling any office location. A sliding fee scale is available. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances. Main office: (330) 264-9029
YouthBuild Trumbull County
Community development program addressing housing, education, employment, and leadership development for low-income young people ages 16-24. In YouthBuild programs, participants work towards their GED or high school diploma, learn job skills, and serve their communities through building affordable housing. Contact: (330) 306-5007
Summa Health Pride Clinic
Provides compassionate care for all patients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Call 234-867-7740 Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm or email prideclinic@summahealth.org to schedule an appointment .
PFLAG Akron Chapter
Provides peer support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ people. Sign up here to join their virtual support group or email plagakron@gmail.com for more information.
Community Support Services (Summit County)
Services include counseling, veteran services, crisis intervention, art therapy, and more. Call (330) 996-9130 to request an appointment and learn more about the services offered.
Akron Urban League
Aims to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Summit County, particularly African Americans, by facilitating programs that are economically and educationally transformational, centering around education, workforce development, and career readiness. Main office: (330) 434-3101
Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
Supports wellness and recovery through innovation in funding, collaboration, education and advocacy. Crisis hotline: (330) 452-6000, Main office: (330) 455-6644
Stark County Job and Family Services
Administers state and federal programs designed to help those in need, including parents with children, neglected and abused children, low-income families, medically disabled individuals, and the elderly. Programs and services offered include work experience and subsidized employment programs, child protection, child support case management, subsidized child care, and food, cash and medical assistance. Main office: (330) 452-4661, Report child abuse & neglect, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: (330) 455-KIDS
Stepping Stone Community Services
Provides psychotherapy, medication, prescription management as well as case management. Main office: (330) 577-4099
OhioMeansJobs Portage County
Offers resource center services such as fully functional computer lab with internet connection, job readiness resource materials (books, DVDs, magazines, etc.), job readiness workshops (soft skills, mock interviewing, dress for success, and more), access to free resume paper, faxing, copying and mailing, and more. Contact: (330) 296-2841 to learn more.

