CONTACT US:
ACCESS Inc.
P.O. Box 1007
Akron, OH 44309
Phone: 330.535.2999
Fax:
330.535.0008
Email
:Info@Access-Shelter.org
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ACCESS?

• To provide emergency shelter services for women and children.
• To link women with existing resources in the community.
• To aid in the attainment of an independent future.
• To assist in alleviating the situation that caused them to seek emergency shelter.
• Women may be in need of emergency shelter for many reasons including eviction, unemployment, transiency, utility disconnections and all types of crisis circumstances.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SHELTER AT ACCESS?

ACCESS opens its doors to any woman who finds herself homeless, not physically battered, alcohol and drug free, reality oriented and 18 years of age or older.  Children accompanied by their female guardian meeting this criteria are also welcome.

HOW CAN SOMEONE ENTER ACCESS?

Women may enter the shelter through referrals from other sources such as welfare or human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, churches, or individuals--they may also enter the shelter directly through a phone intake.

WHAT IS THE COST FOR RESIDENTS?

There is no fee.

WHERE IS THE ACCESS EMERGENCY SHELTER LOCATED?

The emergency shelter is located at 230 W. Market St. Click here for directions to the ACCESS Emergency Shelter.





ACCESS is a partner agency of the United Way of Summit County