7 Housing & Shelter Resources in Akron, Ohio — Free Help & Counseling
7 verified housing & shelter resources in Akron, Ohio. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- ACCESS, Inc. — Housing & Shelter in Akron, Ohio — (330) 376-0997 — Business Hours M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm Shelter Hours 24 hours a day Emergency Shelter Women and their Children Only Emergency Shelter What is the Purpose of ACCESS?
- Family Promise of Summit County — Housing & Shelter in Akron, Ohio — (330) 253-8081 — Emergency shelter for homeless families. Provides basic living for free as long as they are with us. Provides a pet friendly shelter for the families in the she
- Harvest Home Shelter For Women and Children — Housing & Shelter in Akron, Ohio — (330) 434-1149 — Client Services Center (7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.) 207 E. Market St. Door #2 Harvest Home Women and Childrens Shelter (7:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m.) Three meals daily Clothing
- Haven of Rest Ministries — Housing & Shelter in Akron, Ohio — (330) 535-1563 — Haven of Rest Ministries is a food pantry. . * Make sure you check by calling the food pantry to confirm that they still are in operation and the hours have not
- Haven of Rest Ministries Emergency Shelter For Men — Housing & Shelter in Akron, Ohio — (330) 535-1563 — Haven of Rests doors are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Haven of Rest Ministries 175 East Market Street Akron, OH 44308 (330) 535-1563 Harvest Home 24 N.
- Salvation Army Summit County Area Services — Housing & Shelter in Akron, Ohio — (330) 762-8481 — Currently four individual units can be provided to single or married parents with minor children in need of housing assistance. Families are homeless due to man
- The Homeless Charity & Village Food Pantry — Housing & Shelter in Akron, Ohio — (234) 417-0711 — Services: Food Pantry Harm Reduction & Self Care Hot Meal & Clothing
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Akron, Ohio?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Akron, Ohio. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.