Kent Area Women's Health Community Resource Guide
At the DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus, medical professionals offer a wide range of women’s health services, including pap smears and pelvic exams, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) counseling and testing, and counsel of contraception. Currently, we prescribe oral contraceptives, contraceptive rings, contraceptive patches and Plan B emergency contraception. We also provide information and support for community members who are pregnant. Those who need accommodations due to pregnancy may contact the Office of Gender Equity and Title IX at 330-672-7535.
In addition to medical assistance, students may find information on support services through the Student Ombuds who can be reached at ombuds@kent.edu or by calling 330-672-9494, the Office of the Dean of Students at 330-672-8003 and their academic advisor.
Students on our Regional Campuses may visit the DeWeese Health Center or contact their campus counseling representative for guidance on local resources.
Here is a list of local resources that may also provide support:
Kent Campus Counseling Resources
- Counseling and Psychological Services
Van Campen Hall
625 Loop Road
Kent, OH 44242
330-672-2487 - The Psychological Clinic
176 Kent Hall
Kent, OH 44242
330-672-2372 - The Counseling Center
325 White Hall
Kent, OH 44242
330-672-2208
Informational Resources
- Kent State University
Women’s Center
330-672-9230 - United Way/211 Portage
999 East Main St. – 2nd Floor
Ravenna, OH 44266
www.uwportage.org
330-297-1424 or 1-800-961-0191 - DeWeese Health Center
24-hour Nurse Line
330-672-2326
Clinics Providing Obstetrical (Pregnancy) Care
- WIC of Portage County (Women’s, Infants and Children)
449 S. Meridian St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-9422
Local OB/GYN Offices
UH Northeast Ohio OB/GYN
- Drs. Banerjee, Homafar, Rosenwasser, Reynolds and Carroll
401 Devon Place, Suite 210
Kent, OH 44240
330-676-9465 - Dr. Jennifer Carroll
9318 State Rt. 14
Streetsboro, OH 44241
330-626-2710 - Dr. Robert Egdell
6847 N. Chestnut St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-296-4165
Additional OB/GYN Offices
- Summa Health Medical OB/GYN
3825 Fishcreek Road, Suite 200
Stow, OH 44224
330-869-9777 - The Women’s Health Group
121 Northwest Ave.
Tallmadge, OH 44278
330-633-1350 - Cleveland Clinic Akron General OB/GYN of Hudson
1355 Corporate Drive
Hudson, OH 44236
330-344-8565
Pregnancy Assistance Agencies
- Akron Pregnancy Services
715 E. Buchtel Ave.
Akron, OH 44305
330-434-2221
www.akronpregnancyservices.com - Pregnancy Solutions
3136 Manchester Road
Akron, OH 44319
330-644-4490
Referral Resources/Social Work Assistance
These agencies generally offer a wide variety of services, which may include emotional support, emergency assistance, transportation, credit counseling, adoption services and case work management.
- Kent Social Services
1066 S. Water St.
Kent, OH 44240
330-673-6963 - Family and Community Services of Portage Co.
705 Oakwood St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-0078 - UH Portage Medical Center (confidential)
Social Work and Case Manager
6847 N. Chestnut St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-2582 - Bellfaire JCB Community Services
22001 Fairmount Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44118
www.bellefairejcb.org
216-932-2800 or 1-800-879-2522
Adoption
- Summit County Children Services
264 S. Arlington Road
Akron, OH 44306
www.summitkids.org
330-379-9094 - Open Arms Adoptions
11 River St., Suite B
Kent, OH 44240
https://openarmsadopt.com
330-697-4751 - Adoption Circle
www.adoptioncircle.org
800-927-7222 - The Bair Foundation – Child and Family Ministries
275 Martinel Drive
Kent, OH 44240
www.bair.org
330-673-6339 - Caring for Kids
www.cfkadopt.org
1-800-254-1725
Termination/Abortion
- Northeast Ohio Women’s Center
2127 State Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
330-923-4009 - Preterm
12000 Shaker Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44120
www.preterm.org
216-991-4000 - Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio
25350 Rockside Road
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
440-232-9732 - Aidaccess.org (Telehealth Option)
Abortionfinder.org
Programs-Financial Assistance
- Portage County Job and Family Services
449 S. Meridian St., 2nd Floor
Ravenna, OH 44266
www.co.portage.oh.us
330-297-3750 - Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline/Healthy Start/Healthy Families
A nutrition program that provides food, nutrition counseling and access to health services to low-income women, infants and children.
1-800-324-8680 - Help Me Grow
Services are designed with your family’s concerns, needs and goals in mind.
1-800-755-GROW (4769)
www.helpmegrow.org
Be sure to check your local listings for additional resources.