Community Resources
Home Weatherization Assistance Program
Housing Rehabilitation Assistance
Household Sewage Treatment System Forgivable Loan Program
Community Development Office Hours Dates
Summit County Public Health is committed to protecting the well-being of our entire community through programs and activities designed to keep you healthy.
The Summit County Fiscal Office is prepared to help you find out about their various programs and services and to answer your questions about real estate taxes and your property values. Their office issues various licenses and maintains the county's tax maps.
The Summit County Board of Elections is equipped to answer questions regarding voting and elections.
The Summit County Department of Job and Family Services exists to serve the people of Summit County, Ohio, by providing social and career-development services to better the lives of the entire community.
The South Summit Chamber of Commerce, serving Barberton, Norton, Doylestown, Clinton, Coventry, New Franklin and Portage Lakes, is an active chamber that looks to advance its members’ growth and prosperity, and provide increased opportunities and value for its membership.
State legislature of Ohio passed the soldiers Relief Act in 1886, thus establishing the Veterans Service Commission (formerly the Soldiers Relief Commission). Its role was, as it is now, to provide emergency relief and support services to veterans who served this country and their family members and survivors.
The MAD provides a comprehensive and extensive mosquito reduction program using state-of-the-art equipment and environmentally safe pesticides.
Barberton Area Community Ministries provides a range of supportive services to residents in need. Offerings include a food pantry, pet food assistance, senior home meal delivery, benefit application support, and more.
The goal of Norton City Schools is to provide an outstanding education and develop individuals who will continue to make our community proud through their initiative, The Panther Way.
The Library’s collection is rich with books, magazines, music, and movies that match the needs and interests of all the patrons it serves. The branch conveniently offers computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning and faxing. A large children’s area complete with toys and puzzles encompasses half of the library while the teen and adult collections fan out across the rest of the building. The Library also boasts an attractive outdoor NatureConnect reading garden for observation, events and enjoyment.
METRO Regional Transit Authority enhances the quality of life for the community by providing innovative transportation that is safe, dependable, cost-effective and customer-focused. View the schedule here.
When people call, text, or chat with the 988 Lifeline, they are connected to trained crisis counselors who are part of the existing 988 Lifeline network, made up of over 200 local crisis centers. These crisis counselors are trained to provide free and confidential emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and connect them to resources. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States.
Free, confidential and available 24/7, 211 has information on thousands of services for Summit and Medina County residents, including supplemental food and nutrition programs, prenatal care, mental health services and more.
211 helps people of all ages and all walks of life, including youth and families, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Simply dial 2-1-1 to speak to a trained professional, or text your zip code to 898-211 for assistance via text.
Faithful Servants is a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing urgent medical care to the uninsured and working poor - at no cost. See flyer for more details.
Norton residents rely on several newspaper sources such as the Akron Beacon Journal, The Barberton Gazette, and the West Side Leader.