Homeless Hotline | United Way Of Summit And Medina
37 North High Street, Sojourner Truth Building, Akron, OH 44308
Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Elevators|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves residents of Summit County who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in the next two (2) weeks.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Homeless Hotline staffed hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(330) 615-0577
Voice·
voice | Homeless Hotline
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
To request assistance, call 2-1-1 during staffed hours to be screened for the Homeless Hotline.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Coordinates requests for emergency shelter by screening homeless individuals who apply using criteria established by the shelters, maintaining lists of individuals who have been aided, and checking new applicants against the client database before referring them to a resource that can meet their needs. Works to avoid duplication of service and maximize the availability of shelter resources while relieving the agencies of the task of handling requests directly.
Last assured
02/20/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
United Way Of Summit And Medina
Operates a nonprofit fundraising and community service organization. Works to advance the common good in Summit and Medina counties through education, income, and health services.
Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).