Substance use recovery & support groups

For people who are ready to heal and move forward from addiction, joining a support group could be a great first step. These groups give people the opportunity to share their stories, celebrate milestones and get past obstacles together. When individuals who are struggling with substance use reach out for support, it is a powerful sign of strength. Learn about the recovery and support groups – including substance use support groups for families – available to residents of Stark County.

Substance use support groups & recovery
  • Find nearby Alcoholics Anonymous or Alateen meetings at al-anon.org/find-an-al-anon-meeting/.
  • Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from an addiction to narcotics. Visit online for schedule and details.
  • Faith-based Addiction Recovery Program locations here.
  • Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from cocaine addiction. Visit online for schedule and details.

BeSobr

Anonymous class for individuals recovering from substance use.
Cathedral of Life, 4111 38th St. NW
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-LIFE (5433)

Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered 12-step program for recovery from all "hurts, hang-ups, and habits." Find a group at https://locator.crgroups.info/

CommQuest Canton

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, detox, hot meals, social center
  • 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

Glenbeigh

Intensive outpatient services and support for loved ones.
4661 Belpar St. NW
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: 1 (800) 234-1001
Local: (330) 492-2600

NAMI Stark County

Mental illness can be extremely isolating and it's not uncommon to lose friends along the way. This is a chance to meet new people. Support Groups are free to attend and no registration is required. Support Groups for those impacted by mental illness, family members and natural supports. Help is available; you are not alone! Visit namistarkcounty.org/support-groups/ for updated Zoom links. All groups meet virtually.
  • Friday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Friday
  • Tuesday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Tuesday
  • Sunday Night Support Group (Peers and Family Members): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Sunday
  • Monday Family Support Group (Family Members) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Groups meets weekly Monday
  • Wednesday Let’s Talk Support Group (Family Members and Peers with Mental Illness/Substance Abuse) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Wednesday
 
121 Cleveland Ave SW
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-6264

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from sex addiction. Call for schedule and details.
Phone: 1 (800) 477-8191
Support for families

CommQuest Canton

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, detox, hot meals, social center
  • 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

Glenbeigh

Intensive outpatient services and support for loved ones.
4661 Belpar St. NW
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: 1 (800) 234-1001
Local: (330) 492-2600

NAMI Stark County

Mental illness can be extremely isolating and it's not uncommon to lose friends along the way. This is a chance to meet new people. Support Groups are free to attend and no registration is required. Support Groups for those impacted by mental illness, family members and natural supports. Help is available; you are not alone! Visit namistarkcounty.org/support-groups/ for updated Zoom links. All groups meet virtually.
  • Friday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Friday
  • Tuesday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Tuesday
  • Sunday Night Support Group (Peers and Family Members): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Sunday
  • Monday Family Support Group (Family Members) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Groups meets weekly Monday
  • Wednesday Let’s Talk Support Group (Family Members and Peers with Mental Illness/Substance Abuse) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Wednesday
 
121 Cleveland Ave SW
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Helpful links

Ohio Prevention Professionals

Helping to support substance use prevention in our state through education, dialogue and advocacy.

Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America (CADCA)

Resources to help prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.

Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility

Interactive site that offers information and resources to help promote alcohol awareness and teen responsibility.

Hope United 

Resources and tools to help put an end to the opioid epidemic.

OhioCAN

Recovery and peer support resources to help change the way addiction is treated, perceived and legislated.

Prevention Action Alliance

Leading healthy communities in the prevention of substance use and the promotion of mental wellness.

Shatterproof

Support for families that are struggling with addiction.

Stark Heroin Epidemic

Resources provided by CommQuest and F.A.T.H.E.R.S. to help fight the heroin epidemic in Stark County.

Youth.gov

Offers a variety of topics centered around youth development and challenges.