Community Resources in Stark County

We want to support our families by connecting you to helpful resources in Stark County.

Food Assistance

• Stark County Hunger Task Force: Free groceries for families.
  (330) 455-6667 | starkhunger.org
• SNAP Benefits (Ohio Direction Card): Apply for food assistance.
  (844) 640-6446 | benefits.ohio.gov

Housing Assistance

• Alliance for Children and Families: Emergency shelter and housing.
  (330) 823-0222 | allianceforchildrenandfamilies.org
• Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA): Affordable housing.
  (330) 454-8051 | starkmha.org

Childcare & Family Support

• Help Me Grow – Stark County: Developmental support for families.
  (330) 492-8136 | helpmegrow.org
• United Way 2-1-1: 24/7 helpline for childcare, utilities, and more.
  Dial 2-1-1 | 211unitedway.org

Utilities Assistance

• Community Action Agency: Utility bill assistance (HEAP).
  (330) 454-1676 | sccaa.org
• Ohio Energy Assistance: Help with heating and cooling costs.
  (800) 282-0880 | energyhelp.ohio.gov

Health Services

• Stark County Health Department: WIC, immunizations, and more.
  (330) 493-9904 | starkhealth.org
• Lifecare Family Health & Dental: Affordable medical care.
  (330) 454-2000 | lifecarefhdc.org

Mental Health & Crisis Support

• StarkMHAR: Mental health and substance abuse services.
  Crisis Hotline: (330) 452-6000 | starkmhar.org
  Services available 24/7, regardless of ability to pay.
• Domestic Violence Project: Shelter and support for victims.
  Hotline: (330) 453-7233 | dvpi.org

Legal & Financial Assistance

• Stark Job & Family Services: Medicaid, child support, and more.
  (330) 452-4661 | starkjfs.org
• Community Legal Aid: Free legal help for low-income families.
  (866) 584-2350 | communitylegalaid.org

Child Resources

• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Free books for children (birth to age five).
  imaginationlibrary.com

Need More Help?

Dial 2-1-1 for a full directory of services or visit 211unitedway.org.