Bullying
Unfortunately, many young people are victims of bullying. This can be a written, verbal or physical act that is threatening, intimidating or abusive. Often bullying is repeatedly carried out by one student toward another and causes emotional or physical harm. This behavior can also occur online through videos, blogs and social media. If you or someone you know is being bullied, contact your school counselor or a trusted adult right away or seek help from another local resource.
Bullying is a serious problem and should be addressed immediately. Prevention is always the best solution, but if you find that a child is in crisis, there are resources available to help. Remember, if a crime has been committed or if someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, here are some important next steps, resources and options to consider.
Crisis Hotlines
Anyone who is being bullied can reach out using one of the hotline numbers below for immediate help. Intake specialists are available 24 hours a day for confidential support.
Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 or call (330) 452-6000
Crisis Text Line
Text 4hope to 741-741
Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth)
1 (866) 488-7386
Talk to someone
Alliance, OH 44601
Canton, OH 44718
Door 6
Canton, OH 44721
Canton, OH 44704
Alliance, OH 44601
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Contact your local school counseling department if you or someone you know is being bullied at school.
Safer Schools Ohio
Tip line to report and reduce violence in Stark County schools.
Text or call: 1 (844) 723-3764
Text or call: 1 (844) 723-3764
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Alliance
C&A provides mental and behavioral health services for Alliance children and families. These services provided include:
405 S. Linden Ave- Prevention and consultation services
- Case management
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: 330-433-6075
Phone: 330-433-6075
Email: [email protected]
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families, as well as trauma and grief-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and SITCAP services to reduce risk and increase childhood resiliency, including:
4641 Fulton Dr. NW- Case management
- Diagnostic mental health assessments
- Medication management
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 433-6075
Phone: (330) 433-6075
Email: [email protected]
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Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Plain Community
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
1811 Schneider St. NEDoor 6
Canton, OH 44721
Phone: (330) 470-4061
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Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office
Trauma-Informed Day Treatment School
919 2nd St. NECanton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 454-7917
Phone: (330) 454-7917
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Hours: 8am-2pm (during the school year)
Coleman Health Services - Alliance
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 11am – 12pm 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
1410 West State St.Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-6932
Phone: (330) 823-6932
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 Alliance
Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, and case management. Alliance Outpatient Site hours Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm Fri: 8am-1pm Walk-in Assessment Hours Mon: 12pm-1pm Tues: 11am-12pm Wed: 8:30am-9:30am Thurs: 12:30pm-1:30pm
1207 West State St.Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
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CommQuest Canton
CommQuesr is a nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction, and social services. CommQuest offers addiction serves such as:
- Withdrawal management
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- Medication-assisted treatment
- Mom + Me recovery
- Recovery meetings
- Family support and education
- Counseling
- Psychiatric services
- Community psychiatric support services
- Services for survivors of sexual violence
- School-based mental health
- Supported employment
- Family Living Center
- Canton Friendship Center
- Samaritan's Table
- Next Level – Education | Employment | Advancement
- Payee Center
- Corporate learning and development
- Professional workshops and seminars
- Mental health provider learning and development
- CommQuest Outpatient - Building A 601 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 Building A Services - 330-453-8252 General Line - 330-455-0374 Payee - 330-453-4275 Site hours Mon-Thurs: 7:30am-7pm, Fri: 7:30am-1pm Dosing: Mon-Fri 6am-7am & 8am-10am, Sat: 6am-7am OTP Clinic: Mon-Thurs 7am-3pm, Fri: 7am-1pm Urine Drug Screen: Mon-Thurs 6am-1:30pm, Fri 6am-12:30pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Mon: 8:30am-1:30pm, Tues: 8:30am-3:30pm, Wed: 9:30am-3:30pm, Thurs: 9:30am-3:30pm, Fri: 8:30am-9:30am Payee Center Hours Mondays & Wednesdays 9am-12pm Phone hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm
- CommQuest Outpatient - Building B 625 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 330-445-2677 Site hours Mon: 8am-6pm, Tues: 8am-6pm, Wed: 8am-7pm, Thurs: 8am-6pm, Fri: 8am-1pm
- Deliverance House 1711 Spring Ave. NE Canton, Ohio 44714 330-454-6800
- Canton Friendship Center 2200 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 330-453-8776 Site hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
- Samaritans Table 627 McKinley Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44703 330-454-8044
CommQuest Massillon
Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program.
- CommQuest Massillon Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services and case management Phone: 330-833-0234 130 1st St NW Massillon, OH 44647 Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday: 11:30am Wednesday: 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Site Hours Mon: 7am-5pm, Tues: 7am-6pm, Wed: 7am-5pm, Thurs: 7am-6pm, Fri: 8am-1pm
- CommQuest Family Living Center Housing for homeless families If looking to be placed at a shelter in Stark County, you must call the Homeless Hotline at 330-452-4363 Phone: 330-452-9807 412 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646
- CommQuest Massillon Recovery Campus 1680 Nave Rd SE Massillon, Ohio 44646 Building A Withdrawal Management: 330-830-3393 Withdrawal management services and Medication-Assisted Treatment Site hours Around-the-clock care for those enrolled Walk-in Assessment Hours Mon-Fri: 7am-4:30pm Sat & Sun: 7am-2:30pm Wilson Hall: 330-830-8740 Wilson Hall male residential addiction treatment, and continuous care. Building B Driver Intervention Program: 330-834-1934
Signs to look for
The following are common signs that a young person might be a victim of bullying:
- Becomes more isolated and less interested in spending time with friends
- Changes in eating habits, such as skipping meals or binge eating
- Complains of headaches or stomachaches
- Decreases in self-esteem
- Exhibits hopelessness or depression
- Fakes illnesses to avoid going to school
- Frequent, unexplained injuries or bruises
- Lack of interest in school and changes in grades
- Lost or damaged personal possessions
- Self-destructive behaviors that may escalate to acts of self-harm or talks of suicide
- Trouble sleeping or frequent nightmares
References
Tips to stop bullying
The following recommendations can help you take steps to stop bullying in your school or community. Of course, please do not do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or puts you in danger. There are plenty of safe and confidential ways to report your concerns:
- Approach the person who is being bullied and encourage him or her to leave the situation with you.
- Try to get the person who is doing the bullying to talk with you in private. Tell them that the behavior is harmful and ask them to stop.
- Get the support of other bystanders and act as a team to confront the bully.
- Defuse the situation. Ask an adult to intervene and tell the bully to think about the consequences of their behaviors.
- Talk to a trusted teacher, administrator or other adult about your concerns.
- Offer support to the bully. Talk to him or her about why they are angry or upset and encourage them to reach out for counseling.
- Resist joining in or laughing at the person being bullied – even if others are doing so.
- Walk away and encourage others to do so as well. Don’t give the bully the attention he or she is seeking.
- Use your cell phone to call or text for help if the situation escalates.
References
Helpful links
Ohio Department of Education
Anti-harassment, intimidation and bullying resources.
Safer Schools Ohio
Resources to help put an end to bullying and keep our local students safe.
NOBullying.org
Find bullying and cyberbullying facts, help and advice.
Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Learn how you can effectively address cyberbullying.
Stopbullying.gov
Ways to effectively prevent and stand up to bullying.
