Resources

National Resources

National Suicide and Crisis Intervention Line

  • 9-8-8 
  • https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988  
  • *This resource might dispatch 9-1-1 if they believe that you are at risk to yourself and they are unable to help.  
  • 24/7, free, and confidential support. Able to call, text, and chat with a trained crisis counselor for those experiencing suicidal, substance use, and or/mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. Can also dial 988 if worried about a loved one who may need support.  

National Sexual Assault Hotline 

  • (800) 656-4673
  • Chat online: online.rainn.org
  • https://www.rainn.org/resources
  • 24/7, free, and confidential crisis support service for those experiencing sexual assault or harassment. Also provide services for men experiencing sexual assault or harassment, anyone experiencing street harassment, support for U.S. military and families, and anyone experiencing domestic and dating violence.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Treatment Services Locator 

  • https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment  
  • A confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems. 

LGBT National Hotline 

  • 888-843-4564
  • https://www.lgbthotline.org/hotline.html
  • *There is an option to escape the webpage in cases of emergencies.
  • A hotline that provides peer-support, community connections, and resource information for people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity

Trans Lifeline 

  • (877) 565-8860
  • https://translifeline.org/
  • A hotline that provides direct emotional and financial support for and by the trans community.

Mental Health Directories to Find Therapists That are Black, Indigenous, People of Color 

On-Campus Resources 

Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity  

  • (330) 972-6014  
  • Buchtel Hall 210  
  • Inclusionandequity@uakron.edu  
  • https://www.uakron.edu/ie/  
  • Office aimed to increase the impact of UA’s inclusice excellence commitment, leading to wider understanding and greater success for all students. 
  • *Not confidential *Free resource 

ZipAssist 

Hope and Healing/Rape Crisis 

  • Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties  
  • 330-434-7273
  • Chat online: https://www.resourceconnect.com/hopeandhealing/chat  
  • Also located on campus: Student Recreation and Wellness Center, 246 
  • https://hopeandhealingresources.org/rape-crisis-center/  
  • *There is an option to escape the webpage in cases of emergencies. 
  • Confidential, 24/7, and free comprehensive services to those who have experienced sexual violence. Services include crisis support, 24-hour hotline, support and education during hospital forensic examinations and while navigating the justice system, therapy, support groups, and information and referrals.  

Battered Women’s Shelter 

The CARE Team

  • https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofAkron&layout_id=10  
  • Provides guidance and assistance to students who are experiencing crisis, accepts referrals and responds when concerns for a student’s health, welfare, and safety are identified, and supports members of the University community who interact with at-risk students
  • *Not confidential *Free resource 

Chima Clinic 

Counseling and Testing Center 

  • To make an appointment: 330-972-7082  
  • Select “2” for immediate assistance with emergency counseling support in the evenings and on the weekends.  
  • https://www.uakron.edu/counseling/  
  • Location: Simmons Hall Rm. 306 
  • Provides free and confidential personal, career, group, and educational counseling for University of Akron students. 
  • *Only fees are associated with psychological assessment and nominal fees for career and psychological tests.  

Campus Law Students – legal clinic 

  • https://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/clinical-programs/  
  • Provides legal assistance in various areas. Of importance, the Civil Litigation Clinic helps low-income clients experiencing housing problems and the Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project helps clients with preparing a pardon petition to the governor. Services are free depending on the clinic.  

Akron-Area Resources

Traumatic Stress Center 

Wayne County OneEighty Rape Crisis Center 

  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-800-686-1122  
  • 330-264-8498  
  • 104 Spink St., Gault Liberty Center, Wooster, OH 44691 
  • https://www.one-eighty.org/our-services/rape-crisis-center  
  • Services include 24-hour crisis hotline, crisis intervention, justice system advocacy, information and resources, 24-hour hospital advocacy, volunteer and internship opportunities, community and professional education, and support groups. Services might be free depending on the service utilized.  

Portage Path Behavioral Health 

  • 330-253-3100  
  • 340 S. Broadway St., Akron, Ohio 44308 
  • https://www.portagepath.org/  
  • Nonprofit community mental health center that helps area residents, regardless of their ability to pay, recover from mental illness and related substance use issues. They do provide sliding scale fees and offer financial assistance.  

Community Legal Aid Services  

  • (330) 535-4191  
  • http://www.communitylegalaid.org/  
  • Provides free legal advocacy. Services: screening for those seeking legal assistance; legal information, advice, and representation; community education on legal issues; public advocacy and awareness of low-income individuals and families; etc.  

Asian Services in Action 

  • 330-535-3263 
  • https://www.asiaohio.org/services/ahimsa/  
  • *There is an option to escape the webpage in cases of emergencies. 
  • Provides representation and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including victim advocacy (legal/personal/medical), case management, language assistance, safety and financial planning, emergency shelter and housing referral, and counseling and support. * Free (certain services may require filing fees or other costs paid for by the client) 

Victim Assistance Program 

  • 24/7 Hotline: 330-376-0040 
  • Business Line: 330-376-7022  
  • 137 South Main Street, Suite 300, Akron, OH 44308 
  • info@victimassistanceprogram.org  
  • https://victimassistanceprogram.org/our-services/  
  • *There is an option to escape the webpage in cases of emergencies. 
  • Provides free, 24/7, confidential individual crisis intervention for those who have experienced assault, burglary, domestic violence, fire, harassment, homicide, human trafficking, identity theft, infant death, robbery, sexual assault, stalking, suicide, traffic fatality.  

Coleman Health Services  

  • (330) 379-0667  
  • 1815 West Market Street Suite 301 Akron, OH 44313  
  • https://www.colemanservices.org/  
  • Community outpatient psychotherapy/counseling services. Not free, but they do have financial counselors who can assist in exploring available financial assistance options that can help with payment for services  

CANAPI (Community AIDS Network Akron Pride) 

  • (330) 252-1559  
  • 759 W Market St., 1st Floor, Akron, OH 44303  
  • Info@canapi.org  
  • http://www.canapi.org/  
  • Empowers LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS to live safe, healthy, and joyful lives by providing access to support and resources. Services include: housing assistance, HIV testing and prevention, nutritional assistance and education, and many more.  

The Bayard Rustin LGBTQIA Resource Center  

  • (330) 431-0677  
  • 258 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303  
  • Rustinlgbtqcenter@gmail.com  
  • https://www.rustincenter.org/our-satellite-center-with-akron-aids-collaborative  
  • A safe space for Black folks to congregate and find services tailored to their experience, while also welcoming people of all other races. Services include: COVID-19/HIV/STD testing, housing referrals, group mental health and substance abuse counseling, job readiness training, safety training for trans folx, free weekly dinners, and free food pantry.