1st Friday of every month
Carrollton Coffee Co.
10AM-12PM
704 Canton Rd NW
Carrollton, OH 44615

2nd Monday of every month
Main Street Coffee
10AM- 12PM
143 W Main St
Newcomerstown, OH 43832

2nd Tuesday of every month
Soul Sisters
10AM-12PM
395 Main St
Zoar, OH 44697

Last Friday of every Month
Magic Mugs
10AM-12PM
237 W 3rd Street
Dover OH 44622

 North Canton Church of Christ
1301 E Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44720
Sun Service: 9:00 am
Ms. Cyndi McDougal, Interpreter
cjmcdougal@neo.rr.com

Cornerstone Tree Methodist
578 Killian Rd.
Akron, OH 44319
Contact: Ms. Candice Makuh, Interpreter
(330) 417-8868
candacen21@yahoo.com

Grace Church
7393 Pearl Road
Middleburg Hts, OH 44130
(440) 243-4883
Sun Service: 10:30 am
11:30-12:30 Fellowship in the Cafe
12:15 ASL Bible Study
www.signsofgrace.org

First Apostolic Faith Church
790 Eater Avenue
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 762-9139
Sun Service: 11:15 am
http://www.fafcakron.com/

Jackson Friends Church
7945 Portage St NW
Massillon, OH 44646
Contact: Rebekah Cole,
(330) 554-2698

First Christian Church of Malvern
4046 Coral Rd NW
Malvern, OH 44644
Sun Service: 8:30 am
Contact: Carol Black,
(330) 418-5549

Stark Help Central / Community Resources

Help central provides may resources. Use their search bar to find what you need.

Tuscarawas County United Way Resource Directory
– Dial 211 from any phone in Tuscarawas County.
– Dial 1-855-211-7039, if 211 doesn’t work with your phone provider.
United Way website.

Help with Food
Job and Family Services Request for Cash, Food, and Medical Assistance Form – See Public Assistance Application above.
TCJFS132 Food Pantries of Tuscarawas County

Help with Baby Formula and Diapers
Baby Products Coupons and Samples

Help with your Health
The Tuscarawas Clinic – Health Clinic for the Working Uninsured
Tuscarawas County Health Department
The ADAMHS Board – Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services

Help with Child Support
Click here for a “Help with Child Support” brochure.

Help with Employment
Ohio Means Jobs – Stark and Tuscarawas Counties

Help with Transportation
TUSCTransit – Transportation for anyone in Tuscarawas County – Any income level

Help with Phone Service
Frontier Communications – Call: 1-800-683-9793
Includes the Dover, New Philadelphia, Bolivar, Strasburg, and Sugarcreek areas.
AT&T – Call: 1-800-377-9450
Includes the Uhrichsville, Dennison, Gnadenhutten, Tuscarawas, and Newcomerstown areas.
SafeLink Wireless – Free cell phone and monthly minutes for low-income individuals.
or Call: 1-800-Safelink

LOW INCOME OHIOANS ELIGIBLE FOR TELEPHONE LIFELINE

Eligible customers receive:
– Discount on monthly basic telephone service
– Waiver of charges for service connection
– No deposit or up-front charges
– Free toll blocking and 900 or 976 blocking.
Eligibility includes:
Household income at/below 135 or 150 percent of poverty (depending on telephone company), or participation in other state / federal low-income programs (Medicaid, Food Stamps, General Assistance, OWF, SSI, Section 8, HEAP, or National School Free Lunch Program).

Customers should contact their local telephone service provider to apply for participation in the Lifeline program. More info about Lifeline available at www.PUCO.ohio.gov or www.pickocc.org; OR call PUCO at 1-800-686-7826 or the OCC at 1-877-742-5622.

Please click the link to see the Carroll County Resource Guide

Carroll Resource Guide (springvalehealth.org)

Ohio.gov offers a resource search for resources within the state of Ohio.

Assistance Programs | Ohio.gov | Official Website of the State of Ohio

Scroll down to Assistance Program Resources and type in what you are in need of.

VR services

Vocational rehabilitation is the process that OOD helps individuals with disabilities go through in order to gain, maintain, or return to employment. 

OOD is proud to have staff who support the Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and late-deafened communities. If you use sign language or use your voice, we are here to help you prepare for a job, find a job, and keep a job—or get a promotion.

Our Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf (RCDs) provide Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services and partner with other state and local agencies to increase access to programs and services.

If you need help with other things in your life so that you feel independent and empowered, OOD partners with Community Centers for the Deaf (CCDs). Their support staff can provide advocacy, help you become your own advocate, and teach you life skills.

Whether you are looking for assistance with work or life, need help finding resources or programs, or want to learn how to be more inclusive, OOD is excited to meet you. 

Pre-Employment Transition Services

These are introductory services and are intended to help students with disabilities get an early start in identifying career interests. Pre-Employment Transition Services are for students with disabilities who need these services and have been determined eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services or are potentially eligible but have not applied for VR services. OOD partners with TRIAD Deaf Services to provide services to these students. In order to qualify, you must be 14 – 21 years old and referred through school to Opportunity for Ohioans with Disabilities.

What is Pre-ETS?

A recent law, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, has made it possible for students with disabilities to receive certain services. VR agencies can provide pre-ETS for youth with disabilities who are still in high school to help them reach their educational and employment goals. 

There are five pre-employment transition services:

Job exploration: Find out how your interests, passions, and abilities may be a good match for some jobs.
Work-based learning: Get real-life experience on the job to learn and apply workplace skills, like internships and co-op programs!
Postsecondary counseling: Plan and work toward a career goal through college, vocational training, or other training programs, with support from VR.
Workplace-readiness training: Gain skills in communicating, working with others, problem solving, and practicing professionalism.
Instruction in self-advocacy: Learn how to communicate about your needs and how to ask for accommodations at college, training programs, or work. 

Pre-ETS can give you the tools, skills, and knowledge to be ready for training, college, or work after you graduate. Pre-ETS strives to give you the confidence to make important educational and employment decisions. Pre-ETS also helps you identify and work toward goals for independent living, education or training, and employment. The goal of pre-ETS is to help you overcome common challenges, such as communication barriers, lack of effective accommodations, and discrimination. 

To make the most of transition planning, ensure that your family, teachers, IEP team, and VR counselor work together. VR counselors can go to IEP meetings so that your school and VR service providers can work together on transition services that support your needs and goals. Your family should also be involved to provide support, encouragement, and information to help you and others know what to expect. 

Plan Your Future: A Guide to Vocational Rehabilitation For Deaf Youth – National Deaf Center

Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing Services | Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities