Sexual Health and Pregnancy/STI Prevention

If you are unsure about the family planning methods available to you and want to learn more about your options, you are not alone. Find local resources, programs and community organizations providing reproductive health services for individuals and couples in Stark County.

Family Planning

Alliance Pregnancy Center

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)*
75 Glamorgan St.
Suite 102
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-7283

Planned Parenthood: Canton Health Center

High-quality, affordable health care and education services:
  • LGBTQ+ services
  • Men’s health
  • STD testing, treatment and vaccination
  • Women’s health
2663 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 456-7191
Fax: (330) 456-9679
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The Pregnancy & Parenting Center

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
4500 22nd St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
Call: (330) 455-7500
Text: (330) 961-1772

Secret Safe Place for Newborns: Mercy Medical Center ER

Confidential emergency shelter and medical care within three days of birth.
1320 Mercy Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330)-489-1000

Community Action Pathways HUB

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.
Phone: (330) 454-1676 x 153

Aultman Hospital

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.
2600 6th St. SW
Canton, OH 44710
Phone: (330) 452-9911
Emergency Room: (330) 363-6203
Emergency Room: (330) 363-6203
Hours: 24/7
Sexually Transmittted Infections (STI)

Alliance City Health Department

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

Canton City Health Department

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.

Massillon Health Department

Ensuring the accessibility of health services to all Massillon residents:
611 Erie St S
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-1710
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Stark County Health Department

Serves the public health needs of more than 250,000 people in Stark County:
7235 Whipple Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 493-9904
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Pregnancy and Substance Use

Learn about substance use (including opioids, marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol) during pregnancy. Also, find out about resources for health professionals and CDC activities to address this important health topic.

CommQuest Canton

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, hot meals, social center
  • 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 Education and employment services, school-based services, training, financial management assistance, Medication-Assisted Treatment, addiction and mental health counseling, Mom + Me program, drug screenings, and Family Support Group. 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 Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and Supported Employment Program 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 Adult female residential addiction treatment and continuous care (with children to age 5)
  • Canton Friendship Center 2200 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 330-453-8776 Social center, hot meal program, and group skills instruction Site hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
  • Samaritans Table 627 McKinley Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44703 330-454-8044 Hot meal service every Thursday 11am-1pm

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

CommQuest Alliance

CommQuest Alliance Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and rape crisis 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
Phone: (330) 821-8407
Fax: (330) 821-8506
Stark County Sexual Assault Hotline - to connect to Alliance Rape Crisis Program: (330) 452-1111
Stark County Sexual Assault Hotline - to connect to Alliance Rape Crisis Program: (330) 452-1111
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