OHIO CRISIS TEXT LINE
Immediate help for those experiencing a stressful situation, 24/7 crisis text line. Text 4hope to 741741 to be connected to a crisis counselor. Trained crisis counselors are on stand-by to provide a personal response and information on a range of issues, including: suicidal thoughts, bullying depression, self-harm, and more.
KEEP TALLMADGE SAFE Tipline 1-877-265-6534
Tipline to help maintain the safety of the Tallmadge community. The goal is to promote individual and community safety and allow individuals to anonymously report wrong-doing or illegal activity. Callers can report concerns and finding resources for Tallmadge City Schools and the community.
Support Hotline/Suicide Hotline: (330)434-9144
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-TALK
Crisis Text Line: Text- 4hope to 741741
The Lifeline: Twitter- @800273TALK
Akron Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Psychiatry & Psychology): (330)543-8589
Educational resources about mental health and suicide prevention:
Counseling Services- Red Oak Behavioral Health: services received within the school, see school counselor for referral process
- Info Line at Akron Children's Hospital: (330)376-6660
- P.I.R.C (Psychiatric Intake Response Center Referral Service at Akron Children's Hospital- 24hrs): (866)443-7472
- Beyond Healthcare: (330)813-8396 (offers diagnosis and assessment, groups, day treatment, after school programs, and more) Outreach Program Overview- Fairlawn
- Greenleaf Family Center: (330)376-9494
- Child Guidance & Family Solutions (24hrs): (330)762-0591
- Caritas Counseling: (330)630-3210
- Pathways Counseling: (330) 633-1206
- Creative Family Wellness (330)520-0014
- The Cole Center (previously TY Counseling): (330)836-8090
- Middle Path Counseling: (330)835-7477 https://middlepathoh.com/
- Health Strides Counseling Services: Michael Weatherford M.Ed, LPC, NCC, (217)549-2542
- Catholic Social Services: (330)762-7481
- University of Akron Counseling Center: (330)972-6822
- Akron Children's Hospital Psychiatry & Psychology: (330)543-4270 & (330)543-4747
- Northeast Ohio Behavioral Health: (330)945-7100
- Akron Family Institute: (330)644-3469
- Fairhaven Counseling: (330)576-4632
- Wellspring Counseling Center: (330)896-0856
- Pat-Barrett- Emerge Ministries: (330)867-5603
- Families First Health Services: (234)334-3293
- Center for Families and Children: (330)835-9182
- Kent State University- Child Anxiety Research Program: (330)672-2200
- Lori Long Counseling Service LLC: (243)334-3132
- HWS Best Health LLC- Lauri Pierce (330) 442-2664 https://www.hwsbesthealth.com/
Grief Support
- The Grief Care Place - BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Offers multiple monthly support groups for those who have lost a loved one including specialized groups specific to the relationship with the deceased.
4499 Darrow Road | Stow, OH 44224 | (330) 686-1750, https://thegriefcareplace.org/ - KELLY'S GRIEF CENTER- MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Offers group counseling to people who have lost a loved one. General loss groups are offered to address a variety of grief issues, while specialized sessions are offered for those who have suffered the loss of a parent, child, or spouse.
2275 State Route 59 | Kent, OH 44240 | (330) 593-5959
- AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL- GENERAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Offers a wide variety of mutual support groups whose members are people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The groups focus on helping participants accept their loss, express their grief and move through the bereavement process.
One Perkins Square | Akron, OH 443081062 | (330) 543-3343 www.akronchildrens.org - SUMMA HEALTH - Akron Campus - BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Offers mutual support groups whose members are people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The groups focus on helping participants accept their loss, express their grief, and move through the bereavement process.
141 North Forge Street | Akron, OH 44304 | (330) 374-1199 [email protected], www.summahealth.org - MIDDLE PATH COUNSELING - Joan Lucci M.Ed., LPC Specializes in grief therapy.
3425 Kent Road | Stow, OH 44224 | (330) 835-7477 https://middlepathoh.com/
Tallmadge Specific Resources for Basic Needs
- Tallmadge Good Neighbors: food & clothing unit for Tallmadge residents located at 74 Community Dr. Tallmadge. Visits are permitted once very 30 days with a referral & identification. Open Wednesdays 11am-2pm. For a referral, call (330)733-1453.
Food Services
- Akron Canton Foodbank is hosting drive thru distributions
- Dare to Share program is also available during the school year. Please contact a counselor for information.
- North American Indian Cultural Center (Food pantry for all Summit County residents call for appointment) (330) 724-1280 111 West Avenue, Tallmadge OH
Other Rent/Bill Assistance Resources
Health Services
- Faithful Servants Care Center (Urgent health care for the uninsured): (330)633-3680 65 Community Road, Suite F Tallmadge, OH 5:30-9:30pm
- Community Health Center: Summit County's most comprehensive addiction treatment program. Services include treatment for substance abuse, mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, and co-occuring disorders. www.commhealthcenter.org
- Health Center (330)315-3706
- Adolescent Treatment Center (330)434-4141
- Akron Community Health Resources: (330)724-5471
- Adolescent Health Center, Akron Children's Hospital: (330)543-8538
- Akron Pregnancy Services: (330) 434-2221 24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-712-HELP
- Summit County Dental Clinic (330)812-3816
- Embracing Futures; A Charity for Children's Orthodontic Care: (330)253-7700
- National Poison Control Center: (800)222-1222
Victims Advocacy- Battered Women's Shelter: (330)374-0740
- Domestic Violence help line (330) 453-SAFE (7233)
- Victim's Assistance: (330)376-0040
- Community Aids Network: (330)252-1559
- The Arc of Summit and Portage Counties: (330)836-5863
- Safe Landing: Boys Runaway Shelter (330)253-7632 & Girls Runaway Shelter (330)374-1111
Anger Management Classes- Info Line: (330)376-6660
- Greenleaf Family Center: (330)376-9494
- Child Guidance: (330)762-0591
- The Chapel: (330)376-6400
- Saturday Family Anger Management Classes: Contact a counselor to learn about referral process
Academic Assistance
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resources
- The GLBT National Youth Talk Line: 1-800-246-7743 (youth serving youth through age 25)
- The Trevor Project (Suicide Hotline): (866)488-7386
- PFLAG: https://pflag.org/
- Human Rights Campaign (HRC): 1-800-777-4723 www.hrc.org
- Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education network (GLSEN): 212-727-0135 www.glsen.org
- Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation (GLADD): 323-933-2240 www.glaad.org
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Network: 415-552-4229 www.gsanetwork.org
- National Center for Transgender Equality: 202-903-0112 http://transequality.org
- Gay & Lesbian National Hotline: 888-843-4564 provides peer support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Additional resources are available with the school counselors
for a directory of services offered in Summit County.