Essential Community Resources for Portage County

Discover vital assistance programs for clothing, household items, job support, medical aid, and shelter. Empowering our community with the resources they need.

Clothing & Household Items

Available Assistance

Find free or low-cost clothing and household items through these local resources:

1ST Call For Help: 211 (Portage County residents referral agency) (330-297-4636)
Brady Lake Post Office: (330) 678-0793 (free clothing)
Catholic Charities: (330) 297-7745 (baby clothing/items, diapers, formula)
Deerfield Evangelical Friends Church: (330) 584-6777 (free clothing)
Streetsboro Goodwill: (330) 626-1604
Restore: (330) 677-8881 (low-cost furniture, appliances and housewares)
County Clothing Center: (330) 296-0503 (free clothing)
Volunteers of America: (330) 348-0830 (free or low-cost household items)

Job Assistance Programs

Employment Support

Explore job assistance programs and resources available in Portage County:

Portage Workforce Connection: (330) 296-2204 (Vet Rep-Tom Dyer – www.portageworkforce.org)
Coleman Employment Services: (330) 673-1347 (www.coleman-employment.com)
Kent Trade Program (CAC): (330) 297-1456 (www.cacportage.net)
Goodwill Industries: (330) 724-6995 (www.goodwillakron.org)
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission: (330) 643-3080 (www.rsc.ohio.gov)
Job & Family Services: (330) 297-3750 (www.co.portage.oh.us/jfs)
Ohio Works First (OWF): (330) 297-3750 (job training & placement)

These programs are designed to help individuals find employment, receive job training, and access various employment services to improve their career prospects.

Empowering Your Career

Medical Assistance Programs

Comprehensive Medical Support Services

At Portage American Legion Post 496, we understand the importance of accessible medical care. We provide information on a variety of medical assistance programs to help you and your family. Access to Independence offers medical equipment for short-term needs. Contact them at (330) 296-8111. For comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription assistance, reach out to Job & Family Services at (330) 297-3750. Catholic Charities can assist with prescriptions and medical supplies; call them at (330) 297-7745. Dental Options provides dental treatment at reduced fees; contact them at (888) 765-6789. For prescription discounts, visit FreeDrugCard.us or call (866) 923-7879 for Ohio Best Rx. Portage Community Health Resources offers dental, medical, immunizations, and prescription services; contact them at (330) 673-1016. The Ravenna VA Outpatient Clinic provides services for veterans; call (330) 296-3641. For low-income patients, University Hospital Ravenna offers bill forgiveness programs; contact them at (330) 297-2359.

Shelter Options

Emergency and Transitional Housing

Miscellaneous Assistance Programs

Portage American Legion Post 496 is committed to supporting our community with various assistance programs. The Ohio Benefit Bank offers help with food, medical, child care, utilities, prescriptions, and employment; contact them at (330) 297-3461. PRC provides assistance with utility bills, auto insurance and repair, bus passes, gas cards, home repair, security deposits, and budget counseling; contact them at (330) 297-3750. Habitat For Humanity offers home repair services; call them at (330) 296-2880. Community Legal Aid Services provides free legal assistance and operates a 24/7 hotline at (800) 998-9454. We strive to ensure that our community members have access to the resources they need to thrive.

For those in need of legal assistance, Community Legal Aid Services offers free legal aid and operates a 24/7 hotline at (800) 998-9454. They provide support for various legal issues, ensuring that everyone has access to justice.

Habitat For Humanity is dedicated to helping with home repairs. If you require assistance, contact them at (330) 296-2880. They provide essential services to ensure that your home is safe and secure.