Religious services
Rosh Pinah Messianic Congregation
Fairlawn-West United Church of Christ
UCC, Contemporary worship on Sunday, Taize service on Friday
Hospitals
Given the size of the city, and diversity and activity there, it's really pretty safe. There's almost nowhere in Akron anyone shouldn't go in the daytime, and very few places at night.
Generally, the west side of the city near Copley road is regarded as the worst section of town. With a higher rate of violent crimes and theft, it is best avoided by outsiders. Some, but not all, housing projects - most notably Joy Park project in the vicinity of the Zoo and Elizabeth Park under the All-American Bridge - are also somewhat unsafe and should be bypassed altogether by foot and car.
If visiting the University of Akron, it's best to stay west of the Market / Buchtel intersection. The near-East neighborhood of which this is the "border" Middlebury is not necessarily unsafe, but does have a large amount of medium-scale drug activity and the occasional assault and non-violent robbery.
Fire Department
Non-emergency: +1-330-375-2101Police Department
Non-emergency: +1-330-375-2181Poison Center
+1-330-379-8562
United States Post Office