Asking for help
It is important for young people to understand their strengths and weaknesses, so they can identify when they need support. If a student struggles to read in class, they may want to ask for their tests to be read out loud. Kids affected by anxiety or attention issues in school may benefit from mental health care. Many educational and social services are available in our local schools, but to be effective, kids need to raise their voices and ask for help.
To learn about the accommodations available in your school district, contact your local school counseling department:
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
Active Minds
Supporting students across the nation through education, information, advocacy and leadership opportunities.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
An online community dedicated to suicide prevention through education, research, advocacy and support.
The Arc
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A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Getting Through to Your Elected Officials
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Autism Speaks
Self-advocacy resources and guides for young people who have been diagnosed with Autism.
Center for Parent Information & Resources
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NAMI Smarts for Advocacy
Helping individuals, families and friends affected by mental illness to transform their experiences into grassroots advocacy campaigns.
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Stark County
Improving the lives of individuals and families in Stark County who have been touched by mental illness through public education and information, family and peer support, advocacy, fundraising and awareness.
Ohio Self-Determination Association
Hub of self-advocacy resources for people with disabilities.
People First of Ohio
Provides self-advocacy assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC)
Resources about self-advocacy and support for self-advocacy groups.
Stark County District Library
Online collection of books and resources about self-advocacy.
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
A database with topics and issues affecting youth and young adults.