Hugs - Healing And Understanding Grief After Suicide | Portage Path Behavioral Health
340 South Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308
Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Elevators|Indoor Wheelchair Access|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves residents of Summit County who have a family member or friend who has attempted to commit or have committed suicide.
Required documents
None.
Hours
2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30pm.
(330) 434-1214
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(330) 253-3100
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Websitehttp://www.portagepath.org
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office for more information. Call before attending first session.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Offers a mutual support group whose members are families and friends of people who have attempted to commit or have committed suicide. Helps participants overcome feelings of helplessness and responsibility for the actions of the individual so they can express their grief, move through the bereavement process, and put their lives back together.
Last assured
03/20/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Portage Path Behavioral Health
Provides comprehensive mental health services for persons diagnosed with acute and moderate behavioral problems, and treatment for substance use disorders. Services include psychiatric evaluation, psychiatric treatment, diagnostic assessment, individual and group therapy, partial hospitalization, community consultation, and education services. Provides an Emergency Services facility that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.