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Social Service Agencies That Serve the Alliance Area
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Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity
Sandy Strub, executive director
The Alliance Neighborhood Center
405 South Linden Avenue, Suite 207
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-2448
(330) 823-2338
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Provides low cost decent housing at zero interest with 20-year mortgages for people in need. Interested applicants must have a steady income and be willing to partner with the Alliance community to build their home.
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Alliance Counseling Resources
Dr. Ray Brunner
1963 Glamorgan St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-0023
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Offers marriage, family and individual counseling. Medicare certified.
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Alliance Emergency Residence Inc.
Deborah May
70 E. Columbia St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-6332
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Offers temporary housing for individuals and families; helps residents move toward self-sufficiency.
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Alliance Friendship Center
Betty Ann Schaper, director
243 E. Main St.
P.O. Box 2837
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-1301
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Recreational facility for persons affected by mental illness, mental retardation, loneliness and physical and developmental disabilities. A United Way Affiliate.
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Alliance Pregnancy Center
Patti Criss
222 S. Arch St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-7283
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Free pregnancy testing; provides maternity and baby clothing and furniture; pregnancy-related counseling; parenting classes.
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American Red Cross
John Essick, chapter manager
222 S. Arch Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-0660
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Full-coverage community blood program; disaster assistance; training in first aid, CPR, and water safety; service to military families. A United Way Affiliate.
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Association for Retarded Citizens of Stark County
Hilda C. Herrera, executive director
618 Second St. N.W.
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 453-2727
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Serves persons with developmental disabilities. A United Way Affiliate.
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Rob Lashey
205 S. Union Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-2038
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Mentoring program for children of single-parent families, ages 7-14. Children interact one-on-one with an adult mentor.
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American Cancer Society
June Gold, executive director
1515 Portage St. N.W.
Suite H
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-7100
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Educational programs and patient services, including transportation assistance and support groups.
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Boy Scouts of America, Greater Western Reserve Council
Richard May, director
7671 Auburn Road
Concord Township
Painesville, OH 44077
1-800-234-7268
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Program to enhance character, citizenship and personal fitness in youth through cooperation with local churches, service clubs and businesses. A United Way Affiliate.
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Community Services of Stark County Inc.
960 W. State Street
Suite 110
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-7478
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Professional counseling for individuals, married couples, family and children including maternity and adoption services, emergency assistance, rape crisis and sexual assault counseling and outreach.Fees based on income; most insurances accepted. A United Way Affiliate.
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Child Adolescent Service Center
Tom Stisha
150 E. State St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-5335
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Offers counseling services and therapy for adolescents up to 18 years of age.
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Civic Center
Sheila Strawser, administrator
396 N. 15th St.
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-2531
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Recreational, cultural, and fitness programs for all ages; nutrition program for shut-ins and the elderly. Sponsors Sebring Senior Citizens and Sebring Golden Agers. A United Way Affiliate.
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The Concern
Susan Sweely, president
125 W. Ohio Ave.
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-9737
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Operates thrift store and food pantry for the disadvantaged. A United Way Affiliate.
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Domestic Violence Shelter
Barbara Lang-Abraham, director
P.O. Box 3622
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-7223
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Shelter for victims of domestic violence and child abuse. A United Way Affiliate.
Operates 24-hour crisis hotline. A United Way Affiliate.
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Good Samaritan Clinic
Sandy Strub
405 S. Linden Ave.
Suite 210
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-3961
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Provides uninsured, low-income residents with basic medical and dental care. A United Way Affiliate.
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Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center
Harold Oswald, director
408 Ninth St. S.W.
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 454-9461
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Serves persons with physical, emotional and social disabilities. Services include sheltered employment and job placement. Speech and hearing therapy available at Canton facility and First Christian Church in Alliance.The Alliance thrift store is located at 2445 W. State St., Alliance, OH 44601 and can be reached at (330) 821-4880. A United Way Affiliate.
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Health Department, City of Alliance
http://www.cityofalliance.com/health
Randall Flint, health commissioner
537 E. Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-7373
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Services include supplemental food program, immunizations, tuberculosis skin tests, clinic for sexually transmitted diseases and well-child clinic.
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Rape Crisis 24-hour Hotline
(330) 821-7273
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Family Counseling Center
Susan Conrod, director
114 E. Main St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-5337
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Professional counseling for all ages. A United Way Affiliate.
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Inter-Faith Day Care Center
Lori Porter
470 E. Broadway
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-1377
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A United Way Affiliate.
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Mahoning County Council for Retarded Citizens
Elaine Walters, director
2703 Mahoning Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 793-1225
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Promotes the general welfare of, and provides social and recreational opportunities to mentally retarded persons of all ages. Also organizes Camp Funshine. A United Way Affiliate.
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Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties
http://www.mow-starkwayne.org
Teresa Barry, Executive Director
1207 W. State St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-1995
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Providing nutritious meals five days a week through the local nutrition site located at First Christian Church, 114 E. Main St. Home delivery available for clients of any age. Congregate dining available for senior citizens. Short/long term serviceavailable. 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 1-800-466-8101.
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Meals on Wheels
First Christian Church
114 E. Main Street
Alliance, OH 44601
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Congregate dining at 11:30 provides a hot meal for those age 60 and older with access to transportation who would like to join others for a noon meal. Volunteers needed in the Alliance area to help deliver meals.A United Way Affiliate.
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Mental Health Center of Eastern Stark County
Michael Flora, administrator
111 Glamorgan St.
Suite 201
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-1995
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Provides professional out-patient services regardless of client's income. Services include assessments, consultations, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case management and 24-hour emergency care.
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Quest Recovery Services
Brenda Zaleshi, chief executive officer
724 S. Union Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-3846
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Professional counseling, evaluation and intervention for individuals and families. Also provides consultations, education and training for employers, schools and communities. A United Way Affiliate.
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Rape Crisis Center
Shirene Starn-Tapyrik
960 W. State St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-7273
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Offers individual marital, family and child counseling to victims of rape and sexual assault. Emergency assistance is offered through the rape crisis hot line, 821-RAPE. A United Way Affiliate.
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Rural Opportunities, Inc.
http://www.ruralinc.org
Pearl Lozoya, CWDP, Training & Employment manager covering 22 counties
Liberty Center, 2-453 County Rd. V
Liberty Center, OH 43532
(419) 875-6654
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Rural Opportunities, Inc. provides training and employment and other supportive services to migrant and seasonal farm workers.
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Salvation Army, Alliance
Majors Robert and Sandra Deidrick
57 W. Main St.
PO Box 2780
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-5188
majCRuss@aol.com
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Provides emergency assistance and spiritual help to those in need, including rent and utility assistance and food pantry. A United Way Affiliate.
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Salvation Army, Sebring
Annie Grimes, unit chairman
135 W. Ohio Ave.
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-6166
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Provides assistance with food, utilities and rent. A United Way Affiliate.
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Stark County Community Mental Health Board
http://www.starkmhb.org
Leslie Abel, Executive Director
800 Market Ave., N.
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-6644
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Any resident of Stark County, Ohio who needs mental health services may contact a mental health center or the Crisis Intervention Center, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year at (330) 452-6000.
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Stark County Department of Child Abuse and Neglect, Human Services Department
George R. Arnold
1-800-233-5437
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Stark County Out of Poverty Partnership
Jayhue Murdock Jr., director
P.O. Box 20468
Canton, OH 44711
(330) 489-5489
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Helps families in poverty become self-sufficient through case management and support services.
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Alliance Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice
Lynn Sever, director
886 S. Sawburg Rd., Suite 106
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-7055
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Skilled nursing; home-care; physical, speech and occupational therapies under physician's order; social services; nutrition counseling; program for mothers and infants; Caring Hands and hospice programs. Medicare and Medicaid certified. A United Way Affiliate.
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Visiting Nurse Association, Salem
Susan Yoder, administrator
2235 E. Pershing St.
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-9986
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Skilled nursing; home-care; physical, speech and occupational therapies; medical social services; pediatric program; IV therapy. Medicare and Medicaid certified, JCAHCO accredited. A United Way Affiliate.
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Kidney Foundation of Ohio
Michael F. Needham, executive director
1370 W. Sixth St.
Suite 201
Cleveland, OH 44113
(330) 771-2700
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Assists patients with medication and transportation; supports local research efforts seeking cures for kidney disorders; promotes organ donation and awareness of kidney disease through educational programs. A United Way Affiliate.
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Western Mahoning County Community Action Council, Inc. (WAC)
Annie Grimes
135 W. Ohio Ave.
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-6166
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Referral agency; provides transportation for elderly, handicapped, and low-income individuals to vital services; houses department of human services, WIC and Salvation Army.
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Anointed Fountain Outreach
405 S. Linden Ave., Suite 100 and 201
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-7089
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Weekly hot meals, food pantry, tutorial programs, after-school activities and Sunday morning breakfast for young children.
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Bethany House
715 S. Arch Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-7171
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Offers summer programs for grades K-12 and after-school programs for grades 2-12 at low or no cost.
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F.A. Sebring Community Center
306 W. Texas Ave.
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-2531
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Recreational, cultural and fitness programs for all ages; nutrition programs for shut-ins and elderly. A United Way affiliate.
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Franklin Head Start
Ann Meadows, Site Manager
321 N. Franklin St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-6035
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Social Service, WIC
Melinda Prioli
(330) 821-3929
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Call for information.
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Stark County Department of Job and Family Services
405 S. Linden Ave., Suite 102
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 829-9575
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JOBS assessment, acceptance of application for public assistance benefits, contingency and PRC screening, Job Club classes, daycare assistance.
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COMPASS
http://www.unitedway-canton.org/compass
United Ways of Stark County, Ohio
115 Dewalt Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0378
(330) 455-8909
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COMPASS collects data and information throughout the community to provide a basis for identifying areas for the community to focus resources and energy to have the maximum impact in making Stark County a better place to live.
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