Akron and Summit County community support
Dial 211 or visit 211 Ohio for help finding local housing, food, transportation, health care, and other essential community resources.
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Helpful support, when and where you need it.
Recovery is strengthened by connection. This collection offers trusted starting points for residents, families, and referral partners seeking support in Akron and beyond.
Need immediate help?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent mental-health or substance-use crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Trusted places to turn
Substance-use treatment referral
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides confidential, 24/7 treatment-referral information for individuals and families facing substance-use concerns.
Call 1-800-662-HELPFind local treatment and recovery services
FindTreatment.gov can help you locate treatment facilities and services by area, including Akron and surrounding communities.
Search FindTreatment.govAlcoholics Anonymous
AA offers peer-led meetings and support for people who want to stop drinking. Find meetings and local contacts through the official website.
Find an AA meetingNarcotics Anonymous
NA provides peer-led meetings and fellowship for people seeking recovery from drug use. Search for meetings through NA World Services.
Find an NA meetingSupport for families
Nar-Anon offers support for relatives and friends affected by someone else’s addiction. Meetings and resources are available online and locally.
Visit Nar-AnonFor residents, families & referral partners
A few ways to use this page
If you are looking for a place to live
Start an inquiry with Neo, then use 211 Ohio to explore other housing and community supports that may be helpful.
If you are supporting someone you care about
Begin with a caring conversation. The family resources here can offer connection while you help your loved one consider their next step.
If you are making a referral
Share this page as a starting point, and reach out to Neo when you would like to discuss housing fit or a prospective resident’s needs.
Looking for recovery housing?
A confidential conversation can help you understand whether Neo may be a good fit.
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