Aging out: emotional & mental health support
Children who are part of the foster care system in Stark County will eventually reach the age of 18 and age out of the program. Just like anyone else, these young adults may have medical and mental health care needs. But unlike other young people, once they age out of foster care, they no longer have the same financial and emotional backing at home.
Unfortunately, these young people rarely receive the emotional and behavioral health services they need because of a lack of insurance and family support. But thankfully, a safety net is available in Stark County to help connect these young adults with independent living specialists, social workers and community counselors to successfully transition to adulthood.
Stark County Job & Family Services, Children Services Division
For young people aging out of the foster care system, social services and supports are available from Stark County Job & Family Services (SCJFS):
- Emancipation services
- Employment and education support
- Financial help
- Housing and utilities
- Independent living
- Transition planning
- Transportation
Canton, OH 44702
Toll Free: (888) 698-6893
Toll Free: (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 451-8032
Local: (330) 451-8032
TDD: 711
TDD: 711
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Alliance resources
Suite G
Alliance, OH 44601
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Alliance
Mental and behavioral health services for Alliance children and families.
1207 West State St.Suite G
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-5335
Phone: (330) 823-5335
Canton resources
Canton, OH 44718
Canton, OH 44708
Canton, OH 44705
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Canton, OH 44704
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
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Canton, OH 44707
Suite 606
Canton, OH 44718
Suite C & D
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Canton, OH 44702
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Canton, OH 44702
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Canton, OH 44709
Canton, OH 44720
North Canton, OH 44720
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Suite 701
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4KidHelp
Promoting family strength and resiliency throughout Stark County:
4368 Dressler Rd. NW- Psychiatry services
- Medication management
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 433-1300
Phone: (330) 433-1300
Barbara Fordyce, PhD. & Associates
Comprehensive psychological services for children, transitional youth and adults.
4319 Hills and Dales Rd NWCanton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 492-2006
Phone: (330) 492-2006
Canton Community KidSummit Against Drugs
Prevention services promoting abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (AToD).
1227 Gross Ave. NECanton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 453-1155
Phone: (330) 453-1155
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
4641 Fulton Dr. NWCanton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 433-6075
Phone: (330) 433-6075
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
919 2nd St. NECanton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 454-7917
Phone: (330) 454-7917
Children’s Network of Stark County
Helping to investigate and prosecute crimes against children.
213 Market Ave. NSuite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-1700
Phone: (330) 451-1700
Coleman Health Services - Canton
Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 8am – 2pm Clinical Services Recovery includes behavioral health, counseling, case management, substance use treatment, walk-in services, psychiatry, and crisis intervention and stabilization Residential Services Housing assistance, group housing, youth transitional services, budget management classes and other programs that help prepare clients for independent living Supportive Services Guardianship and family care, jail liaison support, adult protective services, adult day care services and eldercare case management Employment Services Job matching, assistance with interviewing, securing transportation and more
400 Tuscarawas St. WSuite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 438-2400
Phone: (330) 438-2400
CommQuest
Provide collaborative care and advocacy for people through three pillars of service: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and Social Support. MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Counseling
Psychiatric Services
Community Supportive Psychiatric Treatment
Intensive Home-Based Treatment
School-Based Mental Health Counseling
Rape Crisis Program
Supportive Employment ADDICTION RECOVERY Detox
Addiction Counseling
Residential Treatment
Mom+Me Recovery
Addiction Prevention
Driver Intervention Program
Medication-Assisted Treatment SOCIAL SUPPORT Next Level Employment
Hot Meal Program
Homeless Shelter
Childhood Resiliency
Friendship Center
Financial Management Assistance
625 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-0374
Phone: (330) 455-0374
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
COMPASS Rape Crisis
24/7 Confidential Hotline: 330-452-1111 Mental health, counseling, and case management services for all survivors of rape and sexual assault Confidential Hotline
Hospital Advocacy
Justice System Advocacy
408 9th St. SWCanton, OH 44707
24/7 Phone: (330) 452-1111
24/7 Phone: (330) 452-1111
Hours: 24/7
New Day Counseling & Psychiatric Services, Inc.
Counseling and outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, teens and adults.
4450 Belden Village St. NWSuite 606
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 305-9696
Phone: (330) 305-9696
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Ohio MENTOR & IFCS
Foster care and mental health services for young people with emotional, behavioral and other complex challenges.
4942 Higbee Ave NWSuite C & D
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 491-4331
Phone: (330) 491-4331
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Ohio Guidestone
Providing counseling, support, advocacy and education with a focus on prevention and treatment.
401 Tuscarawas St. WCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (440) 234-2006
Phone: (440) 234-2006
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Pathway Caring for Children
Helping families to build trusting and lasting relationships for a lifetime:
4895 Dressler Rd. NW- Individual or group therapy
- Support groups
- Case management
Suite A
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-0083
Phone: (330) 493-0083
Email: info@pathwaycfc.org
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health and Recovery Inc.
Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma Therapy & Counseling Individual
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Couples/Marital Psychiatric Services Doctor (Psychiatrist)
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
LPNs Case Management Working with adults, adolescents, and children, as well as families in community/natural environments to improve symptom management, coping, and achievement of greater independence.
624 Market Ave. NCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 493-4553
Phone: (330) 493-4553
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Psychological & Family Consultants, Inc.
Counseling services for depression, anxiety, stress, family difficulties and more.
4572 Dressler Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-4220
Phone: (330) 493-4220
Richard A. George
Professional counseling services for children, adolescents and adults in Stark County.
3118 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 492-9913
Phone: (330) 492-9913
SAFY of Ohio: Canton/Akron
Community-based support services for Ohio families:
6279 Frank Ave. NW- Adoption services
- Behavioral health
- Family preservation
- Older youth services
- Therapeutic foster care
Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 305-1668
Phone: (330) 305-1668
Stark County Family Council
Wraparound services for youth and families who have complex, multi-system needs. Visit their website for more information.
6057 Strip Ave NWNorth Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-492-8136
Phone: 330-492-8136
Stark County Job & Family Services
Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437 Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. Cash assistance
Food assistance
Medicaid & Medical
Non-emergency transportation
Child care services
Work experience program
Foster care & adoption
Kinship care
Child support services
221 3rd St. SECanton, OH 44702
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 452-4661
Local: (330) 452-4661
TDD: (330) 451-8879
TDD: (330) 451-8879
Email: Stark_CSC@jfs.ohio.gov
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Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Funding for mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery support services. Visit their website for more information about StarkMHAR.
121 Cleveland Ave. SWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-6644
Phone: (330) 455-6644
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Stark Community Support Network
Community safety net linking families to resources and social services.
1221 Harrisburg Rd. NECanton, OH 44705
Phone: (330) 455-2260
Phone: (330) 455-2260
Summit Psychological Associates: North Canton
Comprehensive mental health and substance use services for prevention, treatment and recovery.
4450 Belden Village St. NWSuite 701
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-2554
Phone: (330) 493-2554
Thrive Counseling Services
Youth counseling for children as young as 8 years old.
4119 Whipple Ave. NWSuite B
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 703-6578
Phone: (330) 703-6578
Hartville resources
Hartville, OH 44632
Kessler Psychological Services
Services for grief, trauma, LGBTQ+ support, stress management and general mental health.
311 South Prospect Ave.Hartville, OH 44632
Phone: (330) 877-2093
Phone: (330) 877-2093
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Massillon resources
Massillon, OH 44646
Encompass Christian Counseling
Licensed professional therapy and addiction services from a Christian perspective Click "Learn more" for additional locations Not all services are offered in each office. Please call the location for additional, location-specific information.
7317 Portage St. NW- Perry Christian Church 139 Perry Drive NW Canton, OH 44708 330-966-1620
- First Christian Church 6900 Market Ave N Canton, OH 44721 330-595-2039
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 966-1620
Phone: (330) 966-1620
North Canton resources
Suite 102
North Canton, OH 44720
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North Canton, OH 44720
North Canton, OH 44720
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North Canton, OH 44720
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North Canton, OH 44720
Aria LG Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed counseling services for North Canton women and families.
1303 West Maple St.Suite 102
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-371-0529
Phone: 330-371-0529
Building Blocks Counseling Center
Mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services.
7300 Whipple Ave. NWSuite 1
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 433-2390
Phone: (330) 433-2390
Father Matthew Herttna Counseling Center
Mental health counseling and referrals available at the Walsh University campus.
2020 East Maple St.North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 490-7248
Phone: (330) 490-7248
The Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center
Licensed counselors treating and diagnosing mental health conditions.
1469 South Main St.North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 499-3065
Phone: (330) 499-3065
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North Canton Therapy Works
Counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples and families in North Canton.
1206 North Main St.North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 433-2688
Phone: (330) 433-2688
The Relationship Center
Family and relationship counseling for individuals, couples and families.
7023 Mears Gate Dr. NWSuite A
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 497-2452
Phone: (330) 497-2452
Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre, LLC
Affordable health care for adults, children and families.
1201 South Main St.Suite 100
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 244-8782
Phone: (330) 244-8782
We Care Counseling, Inc.
Counselors specializing in complex trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, addiction and transitional youth.
7300 Whipple Ave. NWSuite 2
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 305-9100
Phone: (330) 305-9100
Countywide resources
Bridges
Bridges is a voluntary program for young adults in the foster care system who are ages 18, 19 or 20. It provides guidance and support during the transition to adulthood for individuals who are in school, working or have a qualifying medical condition.
Phone: (614)-490-4357
Phone: (614)-490-4357
Email: ne.region@cfhcohio.org
Helpful links
21 Things: It’s T Time
Things every foster youth should know as they prepare to go out into the world as independent adults.
Financial Empowerment Toolkit
Helping foster youth to understand their finances and plan for successful financial futures.
Foster Care to Success
College fund for youth in the foster system to pursue higher education.
I’m Getting Ready for My Next Move – Into Adulthood!
Supporting young adults as they transition out of foster care and prepare for safety and success in adulthood.
Joining the Military
Find guidance and support for young adults as they navigate the process of enlisting in the military.
Know Before You Go
Resources for work, school, housing, finances, health and legal support as young people age out of the foster system.
Telling Your Money What to Do
Helping young adults to take control of their money, so they are able to budget and thrive financially.
Things People Never Told Me
Tips to help foster youth prepare for money management, staying healthy, finding transportation, building relationships and more.
Young Adults Formerly in the Foster System
Learn about the challenges facing young adults aging out of foster care and solutions for a successful transition to adulthood.