Summit County
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Local offices in Summit County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Summit County Department of Job and Family Services
Russell M. Pry Building, 1180 S. Main Street, Suite 102, Akron, OH 44301
Help here
- Cash, food, medical, and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance through the county office.Apply online
- Adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older adult.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on summitcountyjfsohio.gov
Public health · County office
Summit County Public Health WIC
1867 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition support and healthy foods for eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scph.org
Child support · County office
Summit County Child Support Enforcement Agency
1180 S. Main Street, Akron, OH 44301
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prosecutor.summitoh.net
Community action · Nonprofit
Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.
55 E. Mill Street, Akron, OH 44309
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency about programs for low-income Summit County residents, including energy assistance.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ca-akron.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
100 West Cedar Street, Akron, OH 44307
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on akronhousing.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Summit County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for free referrals to local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211summitmedina.org
Public health · County office
Summit County Public Health
1867 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, and public health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scph.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board
1867 W. Market, Suite B2, Akron, OH 44313
Help here
- Behavioral health service informationContact the board for help finding mental health and addiction services in Summit County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on admboard.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Akron Law Library
209 South High Street, 4th Floor, Akron, OH 44308
Help here
- Legal research and self-help resourcesUse legal research tools and self-help resources at the law library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on akronlawlib.summitoh.net
Human services · County office
Summit County Children Services
264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306
Help here
- Child safety and family servicesContact Children Services about child safety concerns or family services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on summitkids.org
Older adults · Regional office
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities
1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportGet help finding long-term care, transportation, home health, and other aging or disability supports.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhad.org
Veterans · County office
Summit County Veterans Service Commission
1060 E. Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44306
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing claims for veterans benefits.
- Veterans financial assistanceAsk about financial help for eligible veterans and their households.
- Veterans transportationArrange transportation to VA medical facilities and the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vscsummitoh.us
Emergency help · County office
Summit County Emergency Management Agency
175 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for, respond to, and recover from local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.summitoh.net
Jobs and training · Regional office
OhioMeansJobs Summit County
1040 E. Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career coaching, training, and resumes.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on summitmedinaomj.org
State office · State office
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Summit County Title Offices
1030 E. Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
Help here
- Vehicle title servicesVisit a Summit County title office for vehicle title services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse library materials, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on akronlibrary.org
County of Summit, Ohio website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Summit County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Akron Summit Community Action Agency, Inc.
55 E. Mill Street, P.O. Box 2000, Akron, OH 44309-2000
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Summit County
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Summit County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988