COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Stark County, Ohio
Akron Children’s Hospital
Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center
DISCLAIMER
Every reasonable effort has been made to verify that phone numbers, web sites and agency descriptions are
accurate. However, changes continually occur after the information has been compiled. Agencies listed may also
offer additional services beyond those implied by heading they are under.
Akron Children’s Hospital does not endorse, rate, recommend or evaluate any resources, programs or providers
listed herein. The inclusion of resources, programs and providers in this resource list does not assume,
warrant or guarantee quality of services. Any liability in connection with the quality of care provided rests
solely on the resources, programs and providers listed.
Updated November 2013
Emergency/Information and Referral Services
1. Major Emergencies/Ambulance/EMS: 911
2. Ask Children’s (Akron Children’s Hospital): (330)543-2000 1-800-358-5437
*Health information and physician referral line; calls are answered by pediatric nurses
3. United Way of Greater Stark County (Information and Referral): Dial 2-1-1 or (330) 491-9997
http://www.uwstark.org/unitedway2-1-1helps or Email: mailto:[email protected]
*Trained specialists (available 24 hours a day) will help find assistance from agencies in Stark
County that provide: shelter, food, counseling, mental health services, treatment for substance
abuse, services for children and families and healthcare
4. Children Services Division of Stark County Department of Job and Family Services:
HOTLINE: 1-800-233-KIDS (5437) or (330) 451-8032
300 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH 44702
http://www.starkadoptfoster.com/
*Community information and referral services; hotline for reporting child abuse/neglect
5. Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Stark County: (330) 455-6644
-Crisis Line and Suicide Prevention Hotline: (330) 452-6000/1-800-958-6630
-24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (330) 453-SAFE (7233)
-Homeless Prevention Hotline: (330) 452-4363
121 Cleveland Avenue SW, Canton, OH 44702
http://www.starkmhrsb.org/site/PageServer
*Provides 24-hour mental health crisis and domestic violence services and additional resources
and services related to mental health and drug and alcohol prevention and treatment services
6. Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC): 330-543-7472 or 1-866-443-7472
Akron Children’s Hospital One Perkins Square, Akron, Ohio 44308
*Staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist families seeking answers or services
for their child or teen; preliminary screenings can occur over the phone to determine the
appropriate type and level of care needed and children and teens considered high risk may be
referred for a face-to-face assessment in the Akron Children’s Behavioral Health Emergency
Department
Financial Assistance
1. Stark County Department of Job and Family Services: (330) 452-4661/1-888-698-6893
221 3rd Street SE, Canton, OH 44702
http://www.starkdjfs.org/
*Medicaid, Ohio Home Care Waiver, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food
benefits, Ohio Works First (cash assistance), child care (Title XX funds)
2. WIC: (614) 644-8006 or 1-800-755-4769 (to locate local WIC clinic)
*Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support; supplemental foods such
as cereal, eggs, milk, whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, and iron-fortified infant formula;
and referral to prenatal and pediatric health care and other maternal and child health and
human service programs
3. Stark County Community Action Agency: (330) 454-1676
1366 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44714
http://www.sccaa.org/
*Provides emergency services to low-income families and individuals, including assistance
with food, clothing, household items, rent, utilities, optical and dental needs
4. Salvation Army: (330) 453-0159
420 Market Avenue South, Canton, Ohio 44702
http://www.salvationarmy.org/
*Provides emergency assistance, food, social services
5. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP/PIPP): 1-800-223-1242/(330) 454-1850 (local)
*Assists low-income households threatened with a utility shut-off notice or those that have
run out of bulk fuel, such as oil or propane; also enrolls or re-verifies gas and electric utility
customers in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) which is an extended payment
arrangement that requires regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on
a percentage of the monthly household income
6. United Way of Stark County: (330) 491-0445
4825 Higbee Avenue NW, Suite 101, Canton, Ohio 44718
http://www.uwstark.org/
*Provides information regarding community resources related to education, income and health
services
7. The Ohio Benefit Bank 1-800-648-1176
http://ohiobenefits.org
*Assists families with identifying and accessing varied community resources
Insurance/Medical Benefits
1. Ohio Medicaid/Home and Community-Based Waivers: 1-800-324-8680
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/
*Provides Medicaid, food stamps, financial assistance and child care
Medicaid Managed Care Member Services:
-Caresource: 1-800-488-0134
https://www.caresource.com/members/ohio/
-Buckeye: (866) 246-4358
http://www.bchpohio.com/
-United Healthcare: 1-800-895-2017
http://www.uhccommunityplan.com/?show=1
-Molina: 1-800-642-4168
http://www.molinahealthcare.com/medicaid/members/oh/Pages/home.aspx
-Paramount Advantage: 1-800-462-3589
http://www.paramounthealthcare.com/
2. Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps(BCMH): 1-800-755-4769/Fax: (614) 728-3616
246 North High Street P.O. Box 1603 Columbus, OH 43216-1603
http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/cmh/cwmh/bcmh1.aspx
*Provides free or supplemental insurance programs for families who have children with special
needs who meet eligibility requirements
3. Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213/1-877-255-1509 (local)
Local office: 301 McKinley Ave., Suite 100, Canton, Ohio 44702
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/ssi.htm
*Provides Social Security Insurance and Disability funds
Early Intervention/Education
1.
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities: (330) 477-5200
2950 Whipple Avenue NW, Canton, Ohio 44708
http://www.starkdd.org/
*Provides programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities
2. Help Me Grow : (330) 492-6900
2100 38th Street NW, Canton, Ohio 44709
http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org
*Free home visiting program for children 0-3 to promote child development
3. Hattie Larlham: Contact Ashley Robinson, Preschool Program Coordinator
(330) 274-2272, ext. 3166 E-mail: [email protected]
*The Toys and Technology Library is a free community library of toys and communication,
mobility and learning devices adapted to meet the physical needs of children and young adults
with developmental disabilities. Families, teachers, students, and therapists are invited to apply
for a free library card. The Toys & Technology Library is open by appointment only.
4. Easter Seals: 800-221-6827
http://www.easterseals.com
*National organization with local offices providing various services for individuals living with
disabilities, including childcare, physical, occupational and speech therapies, respite and
advocacy services
Homecare/Nursing
1. Children’s Home Care Group: (330)543-5000
330 Locust St, Akron, OH 44302
https://www.akronchildrens.org/cms/home_care/
1. Interim: (330)498-0081
1001 S Main St., North Canton, Ohio 44720
http://www.interimhealthcare.com/cantonoh
2. Maxim: (330) 493-6001/FAX: (330) 493-1888
4150 Belden Village St NW Ste 301, Canton, Ohio 44718
http://www.maximhomecare.com/Canton_Homecare_188.aspx
3. Professional Nursing Services: (330)929-5512
2497 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
http://www.professionalnursing.net
4. Sweet Serenity: (330)492-2889
1201 30th St. NW, Suite 07-A, Canton, OH 44709
http://serenityhomecare4u.com/sweet-serenity-healthcare-canton-ohio.html
5. Ohio Home Care Program Provider Directory
http://www.ohiohcp.org/default.asp (click on “Consumer”, then “Find a Provider by County”)
*Ohio Department of Job and Family Services list of independent nurses and home health aides
6. Hattie Larlham
Karen Jacobs, Program Director (330) 274-2272, ext. 4102
[email protected]
*Offers a variety of respite programs at the center, in a certified provider’s home or in the
comfort of your own home for infants, young children, and teens with medically involved
conditions and developmental disabilities
Equipment, Assistive Technology and Adaptive Products
1. Hattie Larlham: Contact Ashley Robinson, Preschool Program Coordinator
(330) 274-2272, ext. 3166; E-mail: [email protected]
*The Toys and Technology Library is a free community library of toys and communication,
mobility and learning devices adapted to meet the physical needs of children and young adults
with developmental disabilities. Families, teachers, students, and therapists are invited to apply
for a free library card. The Toys & Technology Library is open by appointment only.
2. Aeratech Home Medical: (330) 722-1711/1-877-225-2234/FAX: (330) 721-8189
3677 Pearl Rd., Medina, OH 44256
http://www.aeratech.com
3. Apria Healthcare: (330) 319-2000
120 Marc Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223-2630
http://www.apria.com
4. Children’s Home Care Group:
(330) 543-5000
330 Locust St, Akron, OH 44302
https://www.akronchildrens.org/cms/home_care/
5. First Choice: (330) 867-1409/1-866-203-7181/FAX: (330) 867-1498
3200 West Market St., Ste. 301, Fairlawn, OH 44333
http://www.firstchoiceohio.com
6. Hytech: (440) 974-4350
8909 East Ave, Mentor, OH 44060
http://mentor.patch.com/listings/hytech-homecare
7. Miller’s: (330) 478-4100/ (800) 686-5641 Ohio Toll Free/FAX: (330) 478-3940
4705 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44708-5340
http://www.millers.com
8. Seeley Medical: (330) 733-0996/1-877-733-5395/FAX: 1-866-416-3122
1160 George Washington Blvd., Suite H, Akron, Ohio 44312
http://seeleymedical.com
Dentists
1. Canton Pediatric Dental Center/Dr. Aranmolate: (330) 994-0205
1455 Harrison Ave. NW, Suite 200, Canton, Ohio 44708
*Accepts Medicaid
2. Greg Mertes, DMD/Akron Pediatric Dentistry: 330-761-3430 (Akron)
or 330-655-5437 (Hudson)
157 W. Cedar St., Suite 109, Akron, Ohio 44307
or 5655 Hudson Dr., Suite 300, Hudson, Ohio 44236
*Accepts Medicaid
3. John Gerstenmaier, DDS: (330) 867-5688
3094 W. Market St., Suite 260, Akron, Ohio 44333
*Accepts Medicaid up to the age of 21 for individuals with disabilities, otherwise under age 10
4. Small Smiles: (330) 208-1100
881 E. Exchange St., Akron, Ohio 44306
*Accepts Medicaid
5. Locust Dental Center: (330) 535-7876
300 Locust St., Suite 430, Akron, Ohio 44302
*Accepts Medicaid
6. Drs. Rohrbach and Raymond: (330) 825-4549
4322 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton, Ohio 44203
*Accepts Straight Medicaid and Caresource
7. Raj Vij, DDS: (330) 668-9977
3523 Commercial Dr., Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
*Does NOT accept Medicaid
8. Edward Marshall, Jr., DDS: (330) 670-0050
3075 Smith Road, Suite 102
Akron, Ohio 44333
*Does NOT accept Medicaid
24-Hour Pharmacies
1. Rite Aid: (330) 478-8129
3720 West Tuscarawas St., Canton, Ohio 44708
2. Walgreens: (330) 478-3976
5122 Tuscarawas St., Canton, Ohio 44708
Other Community Resources
1. Stark County Health Department: (330) 493-9904
3951 Convenience Cir NW, Canton, OH 44718
http://www.starkhealth.org/
2.
Blick Clinic: (330) 762-5425
640 W Market St. Akron, OH 44303
www.blickclinic.org
*Provides a variety of outpatient, residential, alternative vocation placement, education and day
program services for individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs and
other related conditions; programs include music therapy, drama club and community choir
programs
3. Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Stark County: (330) 455-6644
121 Cleveland Ave., Canton, Ohio 44702
http://www.starkmhrsb.org/site/PageServer?
*Provides referrals to inpatient and outpatient treatment and prevention services for adults,
teens and children with mental illness and/or alcohol or other drug addiction
4. Canton Community Clinic: (330) 454-2000
2725 Lincoln Street East, Canton, Ohio 44707
http://www.cantoncommunityclinic.org/index.html
* Provides medical, dental and eye primary and pharmaceutical treatment for adults and
children to the uninsured (Free and Sliding Scale)
5. Western Stark Free Clinic (Massillon): (330) 834-1546
65 Community Road, Suite F, Tallmadge, Ohio
*Provides free and reduced cost primary medical care for individuals without insurance
**Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.;
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Legal Support /Advocacy Services
1. Community Legal Aid: (330) 456-8361/1-800-998-9454
305 Market Avenue N, Canton, Ohio 44702
http://www.communitylegalaid.org
*Non-profit law firm serving the civil legal needs of low-income individuals and families in
central northeast Ohio
2. Disability Rights Ohio: 614-466-7264 or 800-282-9181
50 W. Broad St., Suite 1400, Columbus, Ohio 43215-5923
http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org
*Provides legal advocacy and rights protections to persons with disabilities
3. The Arc of Stark County: (330) 492-5225
http://www.arcstark.org/index.php/contact-us/
*Advocacy and awareness services for persons with developmental disabilities
Family Support
1. Akron Children’s Hospital Parent Mentors: (330)543-3072
E-mail: [email protected]
*Links families with other families who have gone through similar medical situations
2. Haslinger Pediatric Palliative Care (330)543-3343
https://www.akronchildrens.org/cms/haslinger_family_palliative_care_center
*Provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to control pain and medical symptoms and
family support for emotional, psychological, practical, spiritual, educational and developmental
issues which may contribute to suffering or interfere with healing
3. Mommies of Miracles
http://www.mommiesofmiracles.com
*Virtual support group for mothers of children who have medical complexities, life-limiting
conditions, or developmental disabilities which provides an extensive network of resources,
products & services, grief support, family matching, and hope
4. Crisis Line and Suicide Prevention Hotline: (330) 452-6000
*24-hour/7-day service providing crisis intervention, crisis management and suicide prevention
5. Hattie Larlham
Karen Jacobs, Program Director (330) 274-2272, ext. 4102
[email protected]
*Offers a variety of respite programs at the center, in a certified provider’s home or in your own
home for infants, young children, and teens with medically complex conditions and/or
developmental disabilities
Transportation
1. Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA): (330) 47-SARTA(72782)
http://www.sartaonline.com/
*Public transportation which is wheelchair/scooter accessible for mobility devices meeting ADA
requirements; general fare is $1.50 per ride, $3.00 per day pass; weekly and monthly passes also
available
2. Red Cross: (330) 453-0146/Toll-free (866) 994-2720
http://www.redcross.org/oh/canton/transportation
*Provides free, safe and reliable rides for individuals who need transportation to and from lifesustaining medical treatments for persons with illnesses or disabilities; please call the scheduling
desk at 330-453-0146 ext. 1741
3. Caresource 1-800-488-0134 (TTY: 1-800-750-0750 or 711)
https://www.caresource.com
*Provides 15 free rides (30 one-way trips) per calendar year to doctor visit, health care
appointment, local WIC office, and Medicaid redetermination appointments at ODJFS office
4. Buckeye: 1- 866-531-0615
http://www.bchpohio.com
*Provides 15 round-trip visits (30 one-way trips) per member per 12-month period to covered
healthcare/dental appointments, WIC appointments and Medicaid redetermination
appointments at ODJFS; call 48 hours (two business days) in advance to schedule transportation
5. United Healthcare: 1-800-895-2017
http://www.uhc.com
*Provides free transportation to medical appointments to qualified members; call Monday–
Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to schedule transportation
6. Molina: 1-866-642-9279
http://www.molinahealthcare.com
*Provides 15 round-trip visits (30 one-way trips) for each member per 12-month rolling period
to any Molina provider, WIC or Medicaid re-determination appointment; to arrange
transportation call at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment; transportation
specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
7. Paramount Advantage: 1-866-837-9817
www.paramounthealthcare.com
*Provides 30 one-way trips each calendar year for appointments less than 30 miles from
patients home to medical appointments, pharmacy, WIC and Medicaid redetermination
appointments; unlimited transportation is provided for approved Medicaid-covered
appointments or medically necessary ambulette services to a Medicaid-covered appointment
that are 30 miles or more from patients home; services can be combined with options of cab or
van, gas reimbursement or public bus transit; to schedule transportation Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. TTY users can call 800-750-0750.