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Sad teenage girl looking down from a balcony
September 4, 2023

Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness

Elena M. Aslanides-Kandis
Trusted adult offering advice to younger boy.
April 25, 2023

Men’s Mental Health

Brittany Paliswat
Doctor preparing a young woman’s arm for the COVID-19 vaccine
March 11, 2021

Information on Stark County’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, it’s important to stay up to date on information for getting the vaccine in Stark County. Learn more.

Allyson Rey
collage of images of Lisa Parramore's son Adam
March 8, 2021

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: A mother and son’s 20-year journey

I teach about people with disabilities and how Stark DD helps more than 3,900 people, including my son, living in Stark County. Read our story.

Lisa Parramore
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May 22, 2019

Stories of Self-Advocacy

Watch these videos from Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities to find out how young people with disabilities are advocating for themselves.

Lisa Parramore
A woman and young girl sitting on a bench, smiling at each other
March 26, 2019

Shawna’s Story of Motherhood

When Shawna and her husband found out she was pregnant, they didn’t know where to start. Yet everything changed when she met a THRIVE health worker.

Danielle Grimm