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)*

Planned Parenthood in Canton, Ohio, provides high-quality, affordable healthcare and educational services. Planned Parenthood focuses on high-quality healthcare services, and educational services:

• Birth control and emergency contraception
• LGBTQ+ services
• Sexual and reproductive health
• STD and STI testing and treatment
• Vaccines
• Wellness and preventive care
• Prescriptions
• Walk-in care

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. New parents can leave unwanted newborns at our Emergency Department within three days of birth. For the parents who abide by the program's guidelines, total secrecy and immunity from prosecution are ensured. Infants left at our hospital will be given an identification number and placed in the protective custody of the Stark County Department of Job and Family Services, Children Services Division. The parents will also get the infant's ID number, in case they change their minds or want to offer information. The newborn will be released from the hospital to an appropriate home or adoptive family as soon as medical clearance is obtained. As long as the baby is unharmed, the mother will not be prosecuted for abandonment if she acts within three days of the birth.

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. 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!

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 abuse and neglect, domestic violence, human trafficking, or sexual assault.
• Grief support groups

Collaborates with public health partners through Nursing Programs and Environmental Health Programs 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
• SWAP (harm reduction program)
• Project Dawn (Naloxone program)

Environmental Health Programs

• Smokefree Workplace Program
• Food Safety
• Rabies Control
• School Safety
• Swimming Pools
• Lead Poisoning in Children
• Nuisances
• Housing
• Plumbing
• Mosquito Control

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.*
    • 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.

The Massillon Health Department aims to promote and protect the health and wellness of the Massillon community. They are responsible for environmental health, nursing services, outreach, vital statistics, and WIC services. Some of their other services and programs include:

• 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 five (5)
• Pop-up food pantry: On the third Tuesday of each month from 12-2pm

Our mission is to assess, protect, promote, and improve the health of Stark County through leadership, quality service, and community partnerships. Serves the public health needs of more than 250,000 people in Stark County:

• • Emergency preparedness
  • Environmental health
  • Overdose Prevention
  • Car Seat Inspections
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) testing and treatment
  • 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

 

CommQuesr is a nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction, and social services. CommQuest offers addiction serves such as:

• Withdrawal management
• Residential care
• Outpatient care
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Mom + Me recovery
• Recovery meetings
• Family support and education

CommQuest offers mental health services such as:

• Counseling
• Psychiatric services
• Community psychiatric support services
• Services for survivors of sexual violence
• School-based mental health
• Supported employment

CommQuest social support services:

• Family Living Center
• Canton Friendship Center
• Samaritan's Table
• Next Level – Education | Employment | Advancement
• Payee Center

CommQuest Learning and Development Services

• 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

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

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