Community Resources

310 W. Monument Ave.
Dayton, OH 45402
937-461-5091
Hotline: 937-461-4357

Visit Artemis Center website

Artemis Center empowers survivors of domestic violence to make decisions and choices that will establish and maintain safety for themselves and their children. By working collaboratively with other community services, Artemis Center advocates are able to coordinate needed services. Additionally, community education and advocacy programs help to create community best practice responses for survivors of domestic violence.

605 S. Patterson Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45402
937-395-4600
Crisis Hotline: 937-461-1000

Visit Daybreak website

Daybreak's mission is to empower homeless youth and young adults to achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Daybreak envisions a community where all young people have access to safe housing, basic necessities, education, and employment opportunities. By prioritizing compassionate care and holistic support, they strive to break the cycle of homelessness and build a brighter future for those they serve.

400 Wayne Ave.
Dayton, OH 45410
937-910-7500

Visit Greater Dayton Premier Management website

This organization's mission is to develop affordable housing solutions for individuals, seniors, and families.

1001 Grove St.
Middletown OH 45044
513-424-4673

Visit Hope House Mission website

Founded in 1989, Hope House Mission is a 501(c)(3) faith-based ministry, serving homeless men, women, and children in Butler, Warren, and surrounding counties in Southwest Ohio. Much more than an emergency shelter, Hope House Mission provides comprehensive programs and services designed to promote long-term, sustainable life transformation.

100 Huffman Avenue, Ste. 305
Dayton, OH 45403
937-938-5784

This organization operates an association of sober houses for homeless people in recovery from addictions. Please call to schedule an appointment or to obtain more information on qualifying for sober house coop membership.

505 Riverside Dr.
Dayton, OH 45405
937-223-6035

Visit Miami Valley Fair Housing Center website

The mission of the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center (MVFHC) is to eliminate housing discrimination and ensure equal housing opportunity for all people in our region, the State of Ohio, and nationally.

1429 Bryn Mawr Rd.
Dayton, OH 45406
937-529-9815

Visit The Mustard Seed website

The mission of The Mustard Seed Foundation is to empower teens, youth and families to achieve their highest potential. The Mustard Seed Foundation’s vision is to break the cycles of generational poverty through supportive programs that teach parenting skills and build healthy, stable families.

124 W. Apple St.
Dayton, OH 45417
937-222-5555

Visit St. Vincent de Paul Dayton website

St. Vincent de Paul operates the only 24/7 emergency  shelters in the Dayton area for the general population: one for men, and one for women and families. The shelters provide each person with a place to sleep, three meals daily, clothing, personal care items, showers, mail, and message services, and access to housing-focused case managers.

Gateway Shelter for Men
1921 S. Gettysburg Ave.
Dayton, OH 45417
937-222-7350

Shelter for Women and Families
120 W. Apple St.
Dayton, OH 45402
937-461-7837

1780 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-253-6100

Visit Volunteers of America website

Volunteers of America is committed to caring for all people who need a hand up to get on their feet. We do so through programs that provide housing and assistance to veterans, mothers struggling with addiction, individuals returning from prison, and families in need. We are more than a nonprofit. We are a ministry of service dedicated to helping those in need reach their full potential. Visit the website to find services based on your location.

141 W. Third St.
Dayton, OH 45402
937-461-5550
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 937-222-7233

Visit YWCA of Dayton website

Direct services include Montgomery and Preble counties’ only domestic violence shelters, Rape Crisis Center, 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 937-222-SAFE, four housing programs, youth programs, and wrap around services.

5737 Bigger Rd. (rear entrance)
Kettering, OH 45440
937-434-3941
Hours: Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m.

Visit Feeding Friends Pantry website

Feeding Friends is a food pantry serving zip codes 45419, 45420, 45429, 45440, 45458 and 45459. 

63 E. Franklin St.
Centerville, OH 45458
937-433-0880
Hours: Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Visit First Dawn Facebook page

First Dawn is a choice food pantry to serve as an emergency food assistance to individuals in need who are residents of Centerville, Miamisburg, Kettering, West Carrollton, or Moraine.

937-433-8511 (leave voicemail)

The Southminster Presbyterian Church FISH Southeast food pantry provides emergency food assistance to individuals in need in the community. The pantry operates by delivery only. Please call and leave your first and last name, phone number and address and they will reach out to you.

56 Armor Place
Dayton, OH 45417
937-461-0625
Drive-thru Hours: Wednesday, 9-11 a.m.

Visit The Foodbank website

The Foodbank works with a network of more than 110 nonprofit partner agencies, representing 124 programs, across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties to ensure that all residents have the food they need to live active, healthy lives. All drive-thru distributions take place at their warehouse located at 56 Armor Place.

9 Orth Ave.
Dayton, OH 45406
937-226-1520

Visit House of Bread website

House of Bread serves a hot, nutritious, lunchtime meal to anyone in need, 365 days a year.

6430 Far Hills Ave.
Centerville, OH 45459
937-433-1449

Visit The Pantry website

The Epiphany Pantry works in partnership with social agencies, churches, and schools in the Miami Valley. Because we cannot work directly with the families, you must first contact your pastor, social worker, or guidance counselor, who will in turn contact Epiphany directly.

409 E. Monument Ave., Ste. 102
Dayton, OH 45402
937-443-0416

Visit ADAMHS website

ADAMHS is affiliated with more than 30 community based organizations when it comes to mental health services in Dayton. They work with those with addiction and mental health needs.

7909 Schatz Pointe Dr.
Washington Township, OH 45459
937-802-2149

Visit Beckett Springs Changes website

Beckett Springs Changes is an outpatient mental health clinic in Dayton, providing Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Their programs offer specialized, compassionate behavioral health treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

1 Children’s Plaza
Dayton, OH 
937-641-4780

Visit the Mental Health Resource Center website

The Mental Health Resource Connection program is a service that connects patients and families to available mental health services in the community. The service is administered by social workers experienced in evaluating pediatric mental health needs and the services required to meet those needs. The Mental Health Resource Connection strives to improve the mental health status of children in Dayton Children's service area.

2211 Arbor Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45439
937-222-9481

Visit Family Services website

Family Services is a local nonprofit organization that offers confidential counseling services for individuals and couples, and family therapy for any age.

2312 Far Hills Ave. #108
Dayton, OH 45419
937-285-0199

Visit Oak Tree Corner website

The Oak Tree Corner provides a safe and caring community where children and teens from the greater Dayton area can learn to deal with the grief from the death of someone important. They can communicate with their peers about the experience and can develop inner strength for healthy living through guidance and support.

3095 Kettering Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45439
937-293-8300

Visit South Community website

South Community Behavioral Health is a private not-for-profit corporation providing mental health and substance use care in the greater Miami Valley. They offer a continuum of care in behavioral health for children, adults, and families, working in partnership with schools, health care, courts, law enforcement, clients, and families.

85 E. Franklin St.
Centerville, OH 45459
937-436-HOPE

Visit TJ's Place of Hope website

T.J.’s Place of Hope provides a safe, confidential, peer-reinforced environment to restore hope to young people caught in addictions or addictive behaviors.

There are many places in the community that provide free WiFi access. The Washington-Centerville Public Library has two locations where you can connect to the internet for free.

More information about WiFi at the library

AT&T Emergency Broadband Benefit

Spectrum Internet Assist

221 N. Main Street
Centerville, OH 45459
937-433-5155

Visit Park District website

Review the park district's latest newsletter or the online events calendar to find camp information.

89 W. Franklin St.
Centerville, OH 45459
937-433-0123 

Visit Centerville-Washington History website

Centerville-Washington History is dedicated to connecting the community to its heritage by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of our local area. They offer workshops for children entering grades 3, 4, or 5. Visit the website for more information and registration forms.

895 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
Dayton, OH 45459
937-433-0130 

Visit RecPlex website

Youth enrichment programs at the Washington Township RecPlex provide a place where your child is safe, happy, and engaged in constructive pursuits when school isn't in session, including after school, spring break, and school days off.

Point of Contact: Bill Potter
bill@campsrock.com
937-271-0808

Visit Camp Rocks website

Camp Rocks provides a comprehensive resource for families in search of the perfect summer camp for their children.