 
                    Family & Community Resources
At the CDC, we value supporting our community.
Life can be out of our control sometimes. We strive to help our families get connected to supports to make it all a little easier. The following links are resource lists spanning supports for areas including: food, housing, physical & mental health, legal, adult & youth resources, and more!
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                              Ohio: Bold Beginning!
                          Ohio: Bold Beginning!The Ohio Department of Children and Youth's mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. 
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                              Portage County Community Resource Guide
                          Portage County Community Resource GuideDo you need help finding information about the resources that Portage County has to offer? The Portage County Community Resource Guide is designed to put information about available emergent community resources in your hands when you need it most. Connect with providers and options for health & mental health services, transportation, food/meals, pregnancy/childcare/parenting, and more. 
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                              Family & Community Services, Inc.
                          Family & Community Services, Inc.Family & Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit corporation headquartered in Portage County, Ohio with the mission to strengthen, empower and enrich the lives of individuals and families through a broad continuum of services including healthcare, basic needs, safety & support, transportation, counseling, and enrichment. 
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                              Safety & Housing Resources
                          Safety & Housing Resources
 24 hr Hotline: 330-673-0034
 Offers emergency shelter and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing housing crisis.
 330-346-0623
 Transitional housing program for families fleeing domestic violence. The Safe Path facility is at an undisclosed, secured location and works in collaboration with Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority.
 24 hr Hotline: 330-673-2500/330-296-2100
 Provides links to shelter, support, legal advice, and referrals for individuals experiencing abuse or domestic violence.
 24hr crisis hotline: 888-395-4357
 Provides emergency and supportive services to victims seeking to end family violence - focuses on prevention and intervention.
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                              Food & Clothing Resources
                          Food & Clothing ResourcesFlashes Fighting Hunger (KSU affiliates) 
 330-672-4020
 Flashes Fighting Hunger provides food assistance to KSU students, faculty, and staff.
 Link to apply for benefits
 330-673-6963
 KSS is dedicated to enhancing the nutrition of low-income people in the Kent area. Hot meals are offered at no cost five days a week and typically include 50-60 individuals per day. Opportunities to socialize, join a cooking class, and referral services are offered.
 330-296-7371
 Operates two food distribution sites for Portage county residents. Food is government surplus. Must bring your own boxes or bags. Third Wednesday of the month from 11a-1pm, all Portage county residents eligible with photo ID.
 330-296-5880
 Distributes surplus food the last Monday of the month from 11am to 12pm, open to everyone.Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties 
 330-297-7745
 Provides food to individuals and families on an emergency basis. Hours by appointment Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Service available once every 3 months to Portage county residents whose income is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines. Must bring proof of residency.
 330-673-4524
 Provides emergency food for individuals and families who live in Brimfield Township. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30am; drive thru. Can be used once per month (30 days between). Documents: Proof of address with current mailing address and documentation of low income (pay stub or w2).
 330-673-6963
 Provides emergency food and personal hygiene products. Appointments available Monday-Friday 9a-3p. Eligible residents of Kent Roosevelt School District, Franklin Township, and Brady Lake Village.
 330-678-7000
 Emergency food available for individuals and families in Portage and Summit County (with Photo ID). Open Tuesdays 9-11 and 1-3.
 330-673-5445
 Emergency food and gift cards (Giant Eagle for eggs, milk, and bread). Available to receive one bag of canned goods and dry goods. Serves residents of Kent and Franklin township - service may be accessed once per month.Mighty Pack Program 
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 Provides supplemental food for children on the weekends. Contact Terri Cardy or the Family Services Coordinator at the CDC to sign up!
 330-535-1563
 New and used clothing for men, women, and children. MTRF 10a-3p. Must provide social security number for each family member, birth certificates for children, photo ID of head of household, and marriage certificate if applicable.
 Multiple locations - free diapers to families in need.
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                              Medical, Dental, Financial & Legal Resources
                          Medical, Dental, Financial & Legal ResourcesÂé¶¹¾«Ñ¡: The DeWeese Health Center 
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 330-672-2322 or 330-672-2326 (nurse line)
 Schedule appointments online or by phone. All currently enrolled students are eligible to use the health center and for up to one semester following graduation. Faculty and staff are welcomed as well, co-payment is due at the time of your appointment.
 330-923-4891
 Free and anonymous syringe exchange. Walk-ins on Wednesdays 4-6. Provides overdose protection training, risk reduction counseling, "Know Your Status" HIV and Hep C testing and education, as well as condoms. Other appointments made via phone.
 Emergency and Urgent Care; multiple locations.
 800-324-8680
 Families can use this link to sign up for Medicaid/SNAP/Cash assistance online with an easy to create profile that will automatically check eligibility.
 888-975-9188
 Provides medical, dental, pharmacy, women's health, and behavioral health services. Operates on a sliding fee scale.
 330-673-1016
 Accepts all insurance and offers sliding fee scale. Need to provide proof of household income.
 330-724-5471
 Children and adult dental services. Sliding fee scale for those without dental insurance.
 For people who are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected, or have less than 25% of supply of fuel in their tank. Program runs November 1- March 31
 Food, cash, medical and other benefits.
 Helpline: 866-584-2350
 330-456-8361
 A non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio. 306 Market Ave N, Canton, Ohio, 44702, at least 3 other locations available.
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                              Counseling, Mental & Behavioral Health Resources
                          Counseling, Mental & Behavioral Health Resources
 
 330-296-5552
 Provides behavioral health care for children, adolescents and families. Offers diagnostic assessments; individual, family, and group counseling; community support services; child psychiatry; school consultation services; early childhood mental health services; and services for children and families experiencing trauma.
 
 24 hr Crisis 330-296-3555 or 1-877-796-3555
 330-637-1347
 Provides individual, group, family, marital, and couples counseling for adults, children, and adolescents. Provides special topic group counseling such as depression, grief, sexual abuse, and anger management. Psychiatric serves provide diagnosis, evaluation, treatment and medication monitoring for adults, adolescents, and children. Evaluations/Prescreening/Crisis services provides 24hr crisis intervention, consultation, and treatment of persons in emotional crisis. Residential and care management services also available.
 
 330-297-7027
 Provides counseling for individuals and families. Offers individual, group, marital, family and couples therapy. Specializes in domestic violence, trauma, grief, parenting, and post traumatic stress management. Parenting Towards Solutions groups are designed to help parents of children from toddlers to teens to develop effective parenting skills. Parent Project and Parent Project Junior groups provide education to help parents intervene in destructive youth behavior. Safer and Peaceful Solutions are groups designed for adults dealing with domestic violence, or for individuals seeking to increase healthy relationship skills and manage conflict solutions. Anger management is a component of these programs. Insurance and sliding fee accepted.Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Counseling Center 
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 330-672-2208
 KSU Counseling center provides free individual counseling to KSU students, faculty and staff, and minimal cost to members of the community. Counselors are Masters and Doctoral level students who are under the close supervision of individuals licensed by the State of Ohio as Professional Clinical Counselors with the Supervision Credential (LPCC-S).Psychological Clinic at KSU 
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 330-672-2372
 Provides psychological assessments, psychotherapy, and general psychological consultation to adults, children, and families. Services ae provided by graduate students under the close supervision of clinical psychologists.
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                              Free Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (Ohio)
                          Free Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (Ohio)is a parenting and family support system designed to help children to realize their potential. Triple P is designed to be with parents on every step of their journey, providing help and guidance to families when they need it. It aims to create supportive family environments, and to prevent, as well as treat, behavioral and emotional problems in children and teenagers. 
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                              Supportive Upbringing for Parents and Caregivers
                          Supportive Upbringing for Parents and CaregiversSupportive Upbringing for Parents and CaregiversThe Child Development Center offers the Nurturing Families Program, a free, seven-week virtual course designed for parents and caregivers of children aged birth to five. This program focuses on enhancing parenting skills, stress management, and fostering healthy parent-child relationships. Learn more about Nurturing Families and additional resources 
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                              Screen Time Guide for Parents and Caregivers
                          Screen Time Guide for Parents and CaregiversScreens are everywhere in the modern world. But spending too much time looking at screens can be harmful to your children’s eyes, bodies and minds. Setting limits regarding screen time can protect your child’s health and help them live a balanced, happy life. There are many tools to limit what types of content your child can access and for how long. Teaching your child how to interact appropriately with digital media will also help them stay safe while living a modern life. 
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                              Internet Safety for Kids (ConsumerNotice.org)
                          Internet Safety for Kids (ConsumerNotice.org)Internet safety for kids depends on parents being aware of online risks and understanding how to help their children and teens avoid them. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them about online risks, how to avoid them and how they can come to you when something goes wrong. 
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                              What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
                          What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are AnxiousHow to respect feelings without empowering fears. What you'll learn: - What's the best way for parents and caregivers to respond to an anxious child?
- How can kids learn to tolerate anxiety?
- How can parents and caregivers help kids stay calm in stressful situations?
 
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                              How to Teach Kids About Money
                          How to Teach Kids About MoneyTeaching kids about money when they’re young lays the foundation for responsible money management later in life. Children whose parents emphasize the importance of financial literacy and encourage them to spend and save thoughtfully develop a healthy perspective on money. 
