Drugs & alcohol
Addiction is a complex problem. People who struggle with substance use physically and psychologically crave a drug, even when they know the adverse effect it has on their body, their relationships and their community. StarkHelpCentral.com is committed to helping people overcome their addictions and develop productive, stable lives. Find local resources dedicated to supporting people affected by substance use. You can also visit StarkMHAR.org for more information on addiction help.
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery support services. Visit their website for more information about StarkMHAR.
Canton, OH 44702
Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, thoughts of suicide, or substance use issues, call the hotline number for immediate, confidential support 24 hours a day.
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Alliance
- Prevention and consultation services
- Case management
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
Alliance, OH 44601
Coleman Health Services - Alliance
Alliance, OH 44601
CommQuest Alliance
Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health & Recovery of Alliance
Alliance, OH 44601
Stark County TASC, Inc.
Canton, OH 44720
ASCEND
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
AVO Behavioral Health & Recovery
Canton, OH 44718
BrightView Canton Addiction Treatment Center
Massillon, OH 44646
Canton City Health Department
- Programs:
- Request Narcan Kit via mail by submitting form here.
- WIC
- Effective March 16, Canton City WIC services are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Click here for details. **At this time, infants and children do not need to be present in our office when staff issue food benefits to your WIC Card.*
- Temporary Location: 128 Wertz Ave. NW, Suite B, Canton, OH 44708
- Nursing Division
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic
- Childhood Immunization Clinic
- International Travel Clinic
- THRIVE
- Pregnant? Caring for a child under age 1? Stark County THRIVE Community Health Workers can help you connect to local services and items to keep you, your baby, and family healthy! Stark County THRIVE is still accepting clients. If you are pregnant or have a child under age 1, please fill out our online THRIVE Referral Form. You will be contacted by a Community Health Worker who will assist you with connections to services that meet your specific needs. All face-to-face visits will resume once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
- Project SWAP
- Helping to curb the spread of HIV, hepatitis C and other blood-borne infections. More information here.
- NEW Location: 832 McKinley Ave. NW, Suite B, Canton, OH 44703
- Vital Statistics
- Our lobby is open to walk-in customers. Hours of operation are 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday. Closed weekends, official holidays and other posted times.
North Canton, OH 44702
CHANCE Drug Court Program
Suite 101
Canton, OH 44702
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village
- Case management
- Diagnostic mental health assessments
- Medication management
- Family Programming
- Walk-in mental health assessments
- Prevention services
- School based services
- Specialized intervention.
Canton, OH 44718
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Plain Community
Door 6
Canton, OH 44721
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office
Canton, OH 44704
Coleman Health Services - Canton
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
CommQuest Canton
- Withdrawal management
- Residential care
- Outpatient care
- 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
Glenbeigh
- Glenbeigh's Inpatient Hospital delivers medically necessary diagnostic and rehabilitation treatment services under the care of highly trained, professional staff members.
- Canton's Glenbeigh office offers outpatient services including Assessments, IOP (Intensive Outpatient) and continuing care groups. A family group is also offered.
Canton, OH 44718
Lifecare Family Health & Dental Center
- Medical Care
- Dental Care
- Behavioral Health
- Children's Care
- Women's Health
- Vision Care
Canton, OH 44707
NE Family Care Counseling Center
#103
North Canton, OH 44720
OhioGuidestone
Suite A
North Canton, OH 44718
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health and Recovery Inc.
- Therapy & Counseling
- Individual
- Group
- 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.
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County TASC, Inc.
Canton, OH 44720
Summit Psychological Associates: Downtown Canton
Canton, OH 44703
Summit Psychological Associates: North Canton
Suite 701
Canton, OH 44718
Sunrise Vista Behavioral Health
Canton, OH 44714
Arrow Passage Recovery
Canton, OH 44718
BrightView Canton Addiction Treatment Center
Massillon, OH 44646
CommQuest Massillon
- 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
Stark County TASC, Inc.
Canton, OH 44720
Recovery houses are places where someone who is recovering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol can find a safe, stable, substance-free place to live. They are also sometimes called sober living houses, halfway houses, or transition houses. Recovery housing may require residents to follow certain rules. For example, no drinking or drugs allowed. But these rules can help residents change their behavior and stay sober. If you’re looking for recovery housing for yourself or a loved one, check out the resources below. Consider housing certified by Ohio Recovery Housing, which sets standards for care and support.
CommQuest Canton
- Withdrawal management
- Residential care
- Outpatient care
- 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
Hope House 4 Women
Canton, OH 44710
Restore Addiction Recovery
Akron, OH 44312
Many of the drugs that are used or sold by teens in Stark County are found in the homes of their friends and families. If prescription medications are not stored and disposed of properly, it is possible for young people to get their hands on the substances. Thankfully, you can safely drop off unwanted prescriptions at collection boxes throughout Stark County.
Visit Stark MHAR to learn more about safely disposing of these drugs and where there are permanent collection locations in Stark County.
Be on the lookout for the following warning signs if you believe someone you know may be struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs:
- Drinks to relax, deal with stress or feel normal
- Changes in appetite or sudden weight changes
- Experiences blackouts or short-term memory loss
- Constricted/dilated pupils, dizziness, flushed skin or frequent nosebleeds
- Hides drinking or drinks alone
- Irritability and changes in behavior
- Makes excuses for heavy alcohol consumption
- Prioritizes alcohol over responsibilities
- Withdraws from friends and family members
- Lack of personal hygiene or hidden injuries
- Lacks interest in hobbies or activities
- Mood swings and disruptive behavior
- Stops attending work or school
Questions to ask yourself if you are concerned you have a drinking problem:
Ask yourself the following questions to determine if it’s time to reach out for help:
- Do you ever need a drink first thing in the morning to get over a hangover or feel normal?
- Do you find yourself drinking way more than you planned?
- Do you go through withdrawal symptoms when you’re not drinking?
- Do you have alcohol cravings?
- Do you wish you could cut down on your drinking?
- Does drinking make you feel guilty or ashamed?
- Does it upset you when people comment on your drinking?
- Has drinking caused you to put yourself or others in danger?
- Has drinking gotten you into trouble?
- Has drinking made you feel down, anxious or sick?
- Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed?
References
Because their brains are still developing, smoking weed could impact a young person’s memory function, communication and reasoning skills. Marijuana is one of the most popular drugs used among teens and young adults in Stark County, and although many consider it to be safe, marijuana has been shown to reduce a young person’s ability to concentrate, think clearly and make good decisions. Use the resources below to learn how to quit smoking weed and to find local programs and organizations that are helping to keep young people safe and sober.
Signs of Marijuana Addicttion
The following behaviors may help you determine when marijuana has become a problem for you or someone you know:
- Altered perceptions and sense of reality
- Anxious thoughts, sleeplessness and paranoia
- Hunger and food cravings
- Loss of control and coordination
- Persistent, mucus-filled cough
- Problems thinking, learning and problem solving
- Red and bloodshot eyes with dilated pupils
- Sleepy, slowed reaction time
- Temporary or long-term memory loss
- Thirst, dry mouth and bad breath
References
- https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/marijuana-abuse
- https://www.verywellmind.com/characteristics-of-marijuana-addiction-22298
- https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/marijuana/symptoms-signs/
Questions to Ask Yourself
Are you concerned you may have a marijuana addiction? Ask yourself the following questions to determine if it’s time to reach out for help:
- Are you less interested in activities you once enjoyed?
- Are you unable to reduce or stop your marijuana use?
- Do you have a high tolerance?
- Do you spend a lot of time getting high?
- Does getting high help you escape from stress and anxiety?
- Has marijuana caused problems in your relationships?
- Has your performance at work or school suffered?
- Is getting high more of a priority than your other responsibilities?
References
Methamphetamines are highly addictive, and individuals who become dependent are unable to feel pleasure when they are not using the drug. Meth is known to overstimulate specific processes in the body, so users feel more alert or anxious than usual. Unfortunately, people who become addicted often face significant challenges in other areas of their lives.
Signs of meth addiction
People who are under the influence of crystal meth may display the following symptoms:
- Bloodshot eyes with dilated pupils
- Changes in sleep and appetite
- Convulsions and tremors
- Dental health problems, dry mouth and bad breath
- Facial sores and acne
- High body temperature and sweating
- Increased physical activity
- Irritability, paranoia and unpredictable behavior
- Jaw clenching and intense scratching
- Manic, repetitive actions
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rapid heart and breathing rates
- Temporary euphoria
- Weight loss
References
Being engaged in prosocial activities, such as those listed here, is a protective factor against substance use after school.
A school-based drug and alcohol prevention program can be a positive way to teach students about the risks and dangers of substance use. Schools offer a variety of classroom initiatives to build resiliency, limit the availability of illicit drugs and offset the negative consequences of drug use. Learn about the prevention and intervention resources available in Stark County.
Be sure to contact your local guidance department to learn about the substance use prevention and resiliency programs available through the school district, such as All-Stars, CAST, LifeSkills, and Too Good for Drugs.
Canton Community KidSummit Against Drugs
Canton, OH 44705
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Alliance
- Prevention and consultation services
- Case management
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
Alliance, OH 44601
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village
- Case management
- Diagnostic mental health assessments
- Medication management
- Family Programming
- Walk-in mental health assessments
- Prevention services
- School based services
- Specialized intervention.
Canton, OH 44718
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office
Canton, OH 44704
CommQuest Canton
- Withdrawal management
- Residential care
- Outpatient care
- 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
Pathway Caring for Children
- Transitional age services
- Individual or group therapy
- Family empowerment support
- Case management
Suite A
Canton, OH 44718
Stark County Youth Led Prevention
Meetings are completely free and include snacks, peer-to-peer check-in, resources, information about local mental health and wellness efforts, volunteer hour opportunities, and more.
Canton, OH 44704