Ahimsa | Asian Services In Action

Provides culturally specific and trauma-informed services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking, with a focus on the immigrant and refugee communities. Both advocacy and legal services are available. The advocate may be able to help with crisis and long-term safety planning, counseling referrals, financial planning, support and referrals to shelter, case management, filing for a Civil Protection Order (CPO), and other services. Attorneys are available when applicable to meet with clients to discuss any legal concerns. If qualified, attorneys can help with a divorce, CPO representation, Marsy's Law, immigration, custody, and so forth. Provides a holistic approach model of assigning one advocate and one attorney to help the client through all their needs, which is beneficial for all survivors, preventing the survivor from having to relive their trauma over and over again by telling multiple people the same story. Offers support groups for different ethnic communities and education/outreach to community members, service providers, and others specializing in cultural humility education. Service is not for those in immediate emergencies, please call 911 if in immediate danger.

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Physical Address

370 East Market Street, C.f. And May Chen Community Center, Akron, OH 44304

Hours

- Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers might have to leave a message if the line is busy. - Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Fax

(330) 535-3338

Voice

(330) 535-3263

voice | Akron Social Services Office

Application process

Call the hotline at 330-203-1453. An intake will be scheduled to determine eligibility.

Fee

Advocacy services are free and fees may apply for some of the legal services. Call the office for more information regarding any fees that may apply.

Eligibility

Must currently be a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking. Ahimsa's niche area is working with immigrant and refugee survivors but it is not a requirement in order to seek help.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Asian Services In Action

Community agency which empowers Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Northeastern Ohio to access culturally and linguistically appropriate information and services.Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).