Teens and substance use prevention
Before substance use becomes an issue in a young person’s life, it is important to start early with prevention and resiliency strategies. Many youth and teens are faced with difficult, challenging situations in life. When they have the necessary skills to overcome adversity, they are better equipped to cope without resorting to drugs or alcohol. Learn about the prevention and resiliency programs available in Stark County.
Stark County Youth Led Prevention Group
A youth-led, adult-guided leadership development group providing a safe place for students to come together to promote, celebrate and encourage healthy decisions regarding substance use. Find more information online or reach out directly.
Canton, OH 44704
These local resources can help you find ways to prevent teens from using drugs.
Canton Community KidSummit Against Drugs
Canton, OH 44705
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Alliance
Suite G
Alliance, OH 44601
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village
Canton, OH 44718
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office
Canton, OH 44704
CommQuest Canton
- CommQuest Cleveland Ave Outpatient - 625 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and Supported Employment Program Phone: 330-445-2677 Site Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Monday & Tuesday: 8:30am - 11:30am Wednesday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Thursday: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- CommQuest Market Ave Outpatient - 1341 Market Ave N Canton, OH 44714 Medication-assisted treatment, addiction and mental health counseling, Mom + Me program, drug screenings, and Family Support Group Phone: 330-453-8252 Site Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 7:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 1:00pm Dosing Hours Monday - Friday 6:00am - 10:00am Saturday: 6:00am - 7:00am OTP Clinic Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Urine Drug Screen Hours Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 1:30pm Friday: 6:00am - 12:30pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Monday: 10:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday: 8:30am - 2:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday: 8:30am - 9:30am
- CommQuest Detox - 2600 6th St SW Canton, OH 44710 Phone: 330-830-3393 Enrollment Hours Any day 7:00am - 10:00pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- CommQuest Samaritans Table - 627 McKinley Ave NW Canton, OH 44703 Hot meal service Thursdays 11:00am - 1:00pm Phone: 330-454-8044
- CommQuest Canton Friendship - 2200 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44709 Social center, hot meal program, and group skills instruction Phone: 330-453-8776
- CommQuest Payee Center - 601 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Financial assistance for those who want or need a payee Phone: 330-453-4275 Window Hours Wednesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm Phone Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm
- CommQuest Metropolitan Centre - 601 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Administration, education & employment services, school-based services, marketing, fund development and training Phone: 330-455-0374
Talk to your local school district to learn about the school-based prevention programs available near you.
Alliance City School District
200 Glamorgan St.Alliance, OH 44601
Canton City School District
Canton, OH 44702
Canton Local School District
600 Faircrest St. SECanton, OH 44707
Fairless Local School District
11885 Navarre Rd.Navarre, OH 44662
Jackson Local School District
7602 Fulton Dr.Massillon, OH 44646
Lake Local School District
436 King Church Ave. SWUniontown, OH 44685
Louisville City School District
407 East Main St.Louisville, OH 44641
Marlington Local School District
10320 Moulin Ave. NEAlliance, OH 44601
Massillon City School District
930 17th St. NEMassillon, OH 44646
Minerva Local School District
406 East St.Minerva, OH 44657
North Canton City School District
525 7th St. NENorth Canton, OH 44720
Northwest Local School District
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Osnaburg Local School District
310 Browning Ct.East Canton, OH 44730
Perry Local School District
Massillon, OH 44646
Plain Local School District
901 44th St. NWCanton, OH 44709
Sandy Valley Local School District
5362 State Rte. 183 NEMagnolia, OH 44643
Tuslaw Local School District
1835 Manchester Ave. NWMassillon, OH 44647
Be On the Look Out (BOLO)
Prevention program aimed at parents and caregivers of youth and teens in Stark County.
Community & Family Resources
Collection of helpful heroin and opiate support resources.
Drug Free Stark County
Community partnership helping to increase public awareness of the harmful effects of substance use.
Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition
Advocating for education and awareness to help influence public policies and strengthen Ohio communities.
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy
Helping individuals, families and friends affected by mental illness to transform their experiences into grassroots advocacy campaigns.
Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services
Information about prevention, treatment and recovery resources in Ohio.
Opiate Toolkit
Resources for students, educators and parents as they work to address our area’s increasing opiate epidemic.
Safe Home
If you are concerned that a member of your household is struggling with suicidal thoughts, there are steps you can take to keep them safe.
Stark Heroin Epidemic
Learn where to go and what to do if you or a loved is suffering from heroin or prescription opiate use.