Please Note: These community resources have been selected based on criteria put in place by the lab. This is not a fully comprehensive list, though the resources listed do provide services to the listed populations and meet the criteria put in place by the lab. If you are interested in other resources being listed, please feel free to contact us at EmpowerLab@uakron.edu
Relationship and domestic violence resources:
Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters in Ohio – can also be used to search other states
Love is Respect – information, quizzes, and resources on healthy and abusive relationships, getting help and safety, and supporting others
Summit County Domestic Violence Hotlines
University of Akron Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) Team
Free and low-cost local counseling services:
The University of Akron Counseling and Testing Center – for University of Akron students
The Psychology Department Counseling Clinic – free for anyone in the Akron community
Chima Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling
Portage Path Behavioral Health
Resources for gender and sexual minorities:
Community AIDS Network/Akron Pride Initiative
LGBTQ Hotlines and Online Support resources
National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network
University of Akron LGBTQ+ Resources
Resources for Transgender or Non-Binary folks:
Camp Lilac
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Margie’s Hope
Equitas Health
MetroHealth
GIVE Clinic
TransOhio