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Building Dreams Program | Urban Ounce Of Prevention Behavioral Health Services

1735 South Hawkins Avenue, Akron, OH 44320

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors)|Wheelchair Lift.
Eligibility
Serves youths ages 7 to 17 in Summit County.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Varies. After school classes on Monday - Friday from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Promotes cultural specific lifestyles and self-esteem through classes in creative writing, computer, poetry/spoken word, drama, art, African dance, drumming, jewelry making, fashion design and sewing. After school and summer prevention sessions focus on increasing knowledge of negative effects of violence, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, and development of resistance skills.
Last assured
10/17/2025
Providing organization
Urban Ounce Of Prevention Behavioral Health Services
Specializes in quality substance use disorder services that focus on promoting the well-being of inner-city families in Summit County.