Additional Basic Needs Resources
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Clothing Assistance Resources
On-Campus Resources
Career Closet – Kent, Ohio
A partnership between the Women’s Center, Launch Net, and Career Exploration and Development is in the Williamson House. The Career Closet is a place for all students to pick out a professional outfit for interviews and other professional affairs. Visit the Career Closet website for more information.
Community Resources
Deerfield Evangelical Church Clothing Give-Away – Deerfield, Ohio
The Clothing Give-Away is held Second and Forth Saturday of the month. View the for upcoming dates.Family & Community Services - Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center – Ravenna, Ohio
The County Clothing Center provides free and gently-used clothing as well as household items to individuals and families. Visit the for more information.
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Health Assistance Resources
On-Campus Resources
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DeWeese Health Center
DeWeese Health Center provides comprehensive, quality physical and mental health care to the Kent State community at the DeWeese Health Center. Visit the DeWeese Health Center website for more information.
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Kent State of Well-being
Kent State of Well-being supports, promotes, and creates robust opportunities, programs, and resources that enable individuals to achieve a holistic sense of health and well-being. Visit the Kent State of Well-being website for more information.
Community Resources
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AxessPoint Community Health – Kent, Ohio (Multiple Additional Locations)
AxessPoint Community Health provides individuals with quality affordable health care including medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, and Pharmacy. AxessPoint Community Health also provides insurance enrollment assistance, personal hygiene products, and a food pantry. Visit the for more information. -
Cleveland Clinic Kent Express Care Clinic – Kent, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic Kent Express Care Clinic provides medical care in the areas of Family Medicine and Allergy & Immunology services. Visit the for more information.
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CVS Minute Clinic – Kent, Ohio
The CVS Minute Clinic provides medical care and is located near campus. Visit the for more information. -
Faithful Servants Care Center – Tallmadge, Ohio
Faithful Servant Care Center provides free urgent care for uninsured individuals. Visit the for additional information. -
Medicaid
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NEOMED Student-Run Free Clinic – Northeast Ohio Medical University – Rootstown, Ohio
The Student-Run Free Clinic is run by medical and pharmacy students of Northeast Ohio Medical University providing non-emergent, no-cost health care to medically underserved residents of Northeast Ohio. Visit for more information. -
Planned Parenthood – Kent, Ohio (Multiple Additional Locations)
Planned Parenthood provides affordable health care and sex education to individuals with or without insurance. Visit for more information.
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United Way SingleCare Prescription Discount Program
United Way has partnered with SingleCare to bring prescription discounts to individuals and families not covered by health insurance or those without adequate medical coverage. Visit for more information. -
University Hospitals Kent Health Center Services – Kent, Ohio
University Hospitals Urgent Care provides walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses. Visit for more.
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Legal Assistance Resources
On-Campus Resources
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Student Legal Services
Student Legal Services is a non-profit law firm that represents students attending the Kent Campus. They help students understand and resolve legal issues. Visit the Student Legal Services website for more information.
Community Resources
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Community Legal Aid Services
Community Legal Aid Services provides legal advocacy to low-income individuals and families. Visit website for more information.
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Technology Assistance Resources
On-Campus Resources
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University Library Loaner Program
The University Library Loaner Program loans technology equipment to students, faculty, and staff for a period of one to three days. Visit the for more information.
Community Resources
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Access from AT&T
If you’re approved for the Federal Affordability Connectivity Program (ACP) you also qualify for Access from AT&T. The Access from AT&T program provides low-cost internet service to eligible homes. Visit for more information. Visit for eligibility.
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Federal Communications Commission: Affordability Connectivity Program (ACP)
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that assists low-income homes cover the cost of internet services. Visit the website for more information. Visit and for more information.
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Transportation Assistance Resources
On-Campus Resources
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PARTA
Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) provides public transportation within Portage County. Transportation is free for Kent State students on on campus and additional fixed routes with the exception of the Akron and Cleveland express routes. Visit the for more information.
Community Resources
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Catholic Charities Vehicle Repair and Insurance Support Program
Catholic Charities provides support with car repair and insurance payment to prevent lapse in coverage. Eligibility requires permanent residence in portage county. Call 330-297-7745 for more information. -
Emerald Transportation - Family and Community Services
Emerald Transportation provides wheelchair and ambulatory transportation services to residence of Portage and neighboring counties. Visit for more information.
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