Sexual Health and Pregnancy/STI Prevention

These confidential, cost-free services include:

• Abortion Information
• Adoption Agency Referrals
• Adoption Information
• Maternity & Infant Supplies
• Medical Referrals
• Parenting Education
• Post-Abortion Support
• Pregnancy Options Information
• Pregnancy Tests
• STD/STI Information
• Support for Men
• Ultrasound (Onsite)*

High-quality, affordable health care and education services:

• LGBTQ+ services
• Men’s health
• STD testing, treatment and vaccination
• Women’s health

Accurate, up-to-date information and pregnancy support:

• Pregnancy testing
• Limited ultrasound
• STD testing
• First prenatal visit
• Community referrals
• Education and resources
• Post-abortion counseling
• Support Groups

Confidential emergency shelter and medical care within three days of birth.

Are you or someone you know pregnant and could benefit from being connected to community services and support? If so, then you have the opportunity to take advantage of this program. The HUB utilizes Community Health Workers that assist in decision making during pregnancy. They link you to services in the community that can help you and your baby. Do you need...

• A ride to your doctor’s appointment?
• Baby items like a crib or diapers?
• Help with your other children?
• A doctor’s care?
• A medical card?
• Social Service resources?

We Can Help! Your health and the health of your baby are important. The HUB is a free program that can help you have a healthy pregnancy and delivery. The Community Action Pathways HUB provides support, education and uses life experience to help connect you to other community resources.

The largest hospital in Stark County. Emergency Room provides services for individuals with urgent health care concerns. Also a place for parents to safely and legally give their babies up. Aultman Serenity Program provides medical forensic nursing care to individuals impacted by violence. Including individuals that have experienced: abuse and neglect, domestic violence, human trafficking, or sexual assault. Offer grief support groups, more details online here.

Collaborates with public health partners to protect Alliance residents. Nursing Programs:

• Immunizations
• WIC Supplemental Food Program
• Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic
• Tuberculosis Skin Testing
• HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing
• Children with Medical Handicaps
• Cribs for Kids
• Car Seat Installation/Inspection Station
• Newborn Home Visitation Program
• Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• Medicaid Enrollment Assistance

Environmental Health Programs

Helping to prevent the spread of disease, promote healthy practices and protect the health of Canton City residents.

• 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.*
  • 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.
  • 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.

Ensuring the accessibility of health services to all Massillon residents:

• Preventing communicable diseases
• Reducing pollution
• Health education programs
• Pest control
• WIC - nutrition education program that provides nutritious foods that promote good health for pregnant women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding moms and infants and children up to age 5.

Serves the public health needs of more than 250,000 people in Stark County:

• Emergency preparedness
• Environmental health
• Health education
• Kids safety
• Reproductive Health department
• WIC - special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children
• Naloxone kits at the Stark County Health Department are available by appointment. If interested, please call (330) 493-9928.
• Adult & Children Immunizations
• Cribs For Kids And Safe Sleep Programs
• Baby & Me Tobacco Free

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, detox, hot meals, social center

• CommQuest Cleveland Ave Outpatient - 625 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and Supported Employment Program Phone: 330-445-2677 Site Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Monday & Tuesday: 8:30am - 11:30am Wednesday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Thursday: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
• CommQuest Detox - 2600 6th St SW Canton, OH 44710 Phone: 330-830-3393 Enrollment Hours Any day 7:00am - 10:00pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
• CommQuest Samaritans Table - 627 McKinley Ave NW Canton, OH 44703 Hot meal service Thursdays 11:00am - 1:00pm Phone: 330-454-8044
• CommQuest Canton Friendship - 2200 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44709 Social center, hot meal program, and group skills instruction Phone: 330-453-8776
• CommQuest Payee Center - 601 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Financial assistance for those who want or need a payee Phone: 330-453-4275 Window Hours Wednesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm Phone Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm
• CommQuest Metropolitan Centre - 601 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Administration, education & employment services, school-based services, marketing, fund development and training Phone: 330-455-0374

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 Fax: 330-837-7705 130 1st St NW Massillon, OH 44647 Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday: 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday: 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Friday: 9:30am - 10:30am
• 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 Wilson Hall - male residential addiction treatment and Driver Intervention Program Wilson Hall Phone: 330-830-8740 DIP Phone: 330-834-1934 1680 Nave Rd Se Massillon, OH 44646

CommQuest Alliance Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and rape crisis Walk-in Assessment Hours: Monday: 12pm - 2pm Tuesday: 11am - 1pm Wednesday: 9:30am - 10:30am Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm