COVID-19

Update on COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities’ primary concern during this time is working to maintain the health and safety of our members, our employees, and our community. Our leadership is continually evaluating information and guidance from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), Ohio Department of Health (ODH), and local authorities.  We are working to adjust our processes to meet the demands of addressing COVID-19 spread.  Currently, programs and services are not being significantly impacted.

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COVID-19 Resource Guide

• COVID-19 Resource Guide

Vaccine Information
*Please note that distribution of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine has resumed. Click here for more information about any rare side effects from this vaccine

• Vaccine Information
• Vaccine FAQs
• Vaccine Communications Toolkit (Nepali Translation)
• Vaccine Provider Location
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services COVID-19 Vaccine Resources 
• Vaccination Scheduling Tool
• COVID-19 Data and Vaccination Tracker 

Financial 

• Economic Resources
• Stimulus Checks Information
• Scams and Avoidance
• FEMA Assistance for Funeral Expenses 

Food

• Takeout and Food Delivery - multiple locations
• Takeout and Food Delivery - Portage County
• Takeout and Food Delivery - Stark County
• Takeout and Food Delivery - Summit County
• Takeout and Food Delivery - Wayne County
• Home Delivered Meals
• Meals to Go
• Food Pantries
• Grocery Senior Hours

Food: Restaurant Initiative

• Restaurant Initiative Flyer
• Participating Restaurants
• Call 330-899-5399 or email screening@dhad.org for more information about the Restaurant Initiative. To join the initiative as a local business, email Pat Clevidence at pclevidence@dhad.org.

Caregiver

• Caregiver Resources
• Caregiver Resources for COVID-19

Safety

• Avoiding COVID-19 Scams
• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 masks

Housing

• Assistance with Housing Issues
• Pet Assistance

Mental Health

• Fun Things To Do
• Mental Health Resources
• Staying Connected Services

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