Human Services

Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity " 405 S.
Linden Ave., Suite 207, (330) 823-2448. Provides
low-cost, decent housing at zero interest with 20-
year mortgages for people in need. Must have steady
income and be willing to work with the community to
build their home. Call for an application.
Alliance Counseling Resources Inc. " 2011
Glamorgan St., Suite B, (330) 821-0023. Offers
marriage, family and individual counseling. Medicare
and BWC certified.
Alliance Emergency Residence Inc. " 70
E. Columbia St., (330) 829-9104. Offers temporary
emergency housing for individuals and families; helps
residents move toward self-sufficiency.
Alliance for Children and Families " 624
Scranton Ave. (330) 821-6332. Transitional housing.
Operates Alliance Emergency Residence and Ohio
Help Me Grow Program from pre-natal up to 3 years
of age.
Alliance Pregnancy Center " 127 E. State
St., (330) 821-7283. Free pregnancy tests; provides
maternity and baby clothing and furniture as available;
pregnancy related counseling; parenting classes;
post abortive support group. All services free and
confidential.
Alliance Visiting Nurse Association and
Hospice " 885 S. Sawburg Ave., Suite 106, (330)
821-7055. Skilled nursing; home care aid; physical,
speech, occupational therapies and mental health
nurse under physician's order; social service; nutritional
counseling; programs for mothers and infants; Caring
Hands; and hospice program.
American Red Cross " 222 S. Arch Ave., (330)
823-0660. Full-coverage community blood program;
disaster assistance; training in first aid, CPR and water
safety; service to military families.
ARC of Stark County " 4450 Belden Village,
Suite 307, Canton, (330) 492-5225. Serves the mentally
retarded and developmentally disabled.
Bethany House " 715 S. Arch Ave., (330)
823-7171. Offers summer programs for grades K-12 and after-school programs for grades K-3 at no cost.
Programs for high school students during the school
year. Free archery lessons.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters " (330) 456-
7141. Mentoring program for children of single-parent
families, ages 7-14. Children interact one-on-one with
an adult mentor.
Boy Scouts of America " Buckeye Council
" 2301 13th St. N.W., Canton, (330) 580-4272 or (800)
589-9812. Program to enhance character, citizenship
and personal fitness in youth through cooperation with
local churches, service clubs and businesses.
Boy Scouts of America " Greater Western
Reserve Council " 4930 Enterprise Blvd. N.W.,
Warren, (800) 234-7268. Program to enhance character,
citizenship and personal fitness in youth through
cooperation with local churches, service clubs and
businesses.
Child Adolescent Service Center " 1207 W.
State St., Suite G, (330) 823-5335. Offers counseling
services and therapy for adolescents up to 18 years of
age. Psychiatric service and case management.
Community Services of Stark County Inc.
"1207 W. State St. Suite M, (330) 821-8407 Services
include professional counseling for individuals, married
couples, families and children. Fees are based on
income. Most insurance accepted. Other programs
include maternity and adoption services, emergency
assistance, rape crisis and sexual assault counseling
and outreach for the Alliance area. Psychiatric service
and case management. Office hours are Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; evening hours by
appointment.
The Concern " 125 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring, (330)
938-9737. Operates thrift store and food distribution for
low income Mahoning County residents.
Domestic Violence Shelter " P.O. Box 3622,
(330) 823-7223. Shelter for victims of domestic violence,
child abuse, rape and other violent crimes.
F.A. Sebring Community Center " 306 W. Texas
Ave., Sebring, (330) 938-2531. Recreational, cultural
and fitness programs for all ages.
Franklin Head Start " 321 N. Franklin St., (330)
821-5977. Pre-school for low income families. Cynthia
Fassnacht, site supervisor.
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio " 1010 Applegrove
St. N.W., North Canton, (330) 433-9485 or (800) 452-5281.
Building girls of courage, confidence and character.
Good Samaritan Community Health Center
" 405 S. Linden Ave., Suite 210, (330) 821-3961.
Provides basic medical service for uninsured, underinsured,
privately insured and self-pay individuals.
Medicare and Medicaid accepted.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and
East Central Ohio " 408 Ninth St. S.W., Canton,
(330) 454-9461. Helping people to overcome barriers to
employment and independent living. The Alliance thrift
store is located at 2029 W. State St. and can be reached
at (330) 821-4880. www.goodwillclevecanton.org.
Inter-Faith Child Development Center " 470 E.
Broadway, (330) 821-1377. NAEYC accredited. A two
star step up to quality center.
Kidney Foundation of Ohio " 2831 Prospect
Ave., Cleveland, (216) 771-2700. Assists patients with
medication and transportation; supports local research
efforts in seeking cures for kidney disorders; promotes
organ donation and awareness of kidney disease
through educational programs.
Mahoning County Council for Retarded Citizens
" 3024 Center Road, Poland, (330) 707-1134. Provides
social and recreational opportunities to retarded people
of all ages.
Meals on Wheels Program of Stark and Wayne
Counties " 208 E. Oxford St., (330) 823-6677. Provides
nutritious meals five days a week through the local
nutrition site located at First Emmanuel Church, 208
E. Oxford St. Home delivery available for clients of any
age. Congregate dining available for Senior Citizens.
Short- and long-term service available. Choice of meals
for delivery includes hot meals, sack suppers, frozen
meals and breakfast. Liquid supplements available with
physician's referral. For more information, contact the
administrative office at (800) 466-8010.
Quest Recovery and Prevention Services " 405
S. Linden Ave. 2nd floor, (330) 821-3846. Professional
counseling, evaluation and intervention of individuals
and families.
Rape Crisis 24 Hour Hotline " (330) 821-7273.
Rural Opportunities, Inc. " 1005 S. Arch Ave.,
(330) 821-4740. Job placement and training for migrant
and seasonal workers.
Salvation Army, Alliance " 57 W. Main St., (330)
823-5188. Provides emergency assistance and spiritual
help to those in need.
The MYCAP/Sebring Salvation Service Branch
" 305 N. 15th St., Sebring, (330) 938-6166. Provides
assistance with food, utilities and rent. Help with local
senior transportation.
Stark County Department of Child Abuse and
Neglect, Human Services Department " (800) 233-
5437 or (330) 455-5437 Adult Protective Services (330)
451-8898.
Stark County Department of Job and Family
Services " 405 S. Linden Ave., Suite 102, (330) 829-
9575. JOBS assessment, acceptance of application
for public assistance benefits, contingency and PRC
screening, and application for day care assistance.
MYCAP/Western Area Mahoning Youngstown
Community Action Program (WAC) " 305 N. 15th
St., Sebring (330) 938-6166. Referral agency; provides
transportation for elderly, handicapped and low-income
individuals to vital services; houses department of
human services, WIC and Salvation Army and head
start. Public health services.
YMCA " 205 S. Union Ave., (330) 823-1930.
YWCA " 239 E. Market St., (330) 823-1840.