Support for children with developmental disabilities

Home Visiting is a voluntary, home-based program offered at no cost to your family.  Our home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a compassionate approach that offers information and support during pregnancy, and empowers you as the parent with skills, tools, and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of your child through the earliest years – a critical time of development.

A community social center designed to provide safe and friendly peer support for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Support, advocacy, education and resources for families of children with Down syndrome.

Home Visiting is a voluntary, home-based program offered at no cost to your family.  Our home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a compassionate approach that offers information and support during pregnancy, and empowers you as the parent with skills, tools, and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of your child through the earliest years – a critical time of development.

Helping individuals who are blind and sightless to remain independent and engaged in the Stark County community.

Find resources to support the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of Ohio children and young adults.

Bringing people with developmental disabilities together to set the stage for an active and social life.

The Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) promotes healthy development through family strengthening and early education resources:

• Child care information and referrals
• Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK) kindergarten readiness program
• Professional development resources for educators
• Home and group-based learning opportunities
• Developmental screenings and community resource connections

Find a list of child care programs in Stark County here. 

Free learning and development services for children from low-income families, ages birth to 5.

Early child care services for children whose parents are working to further their educations.

Social, recreational and educational opportunities for people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

Infant and toddler care for families in North Canton.

The Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) promotes healthy development through family strengthening and early education resources:

• Child care information and referrals
• Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK) kindergarten readiness program
• Professional development resources for educators
• Home and group-based learning opportunities
• Developmental screenings and community resource connections

Find a list of child care programs in Stark County here. 

Coordinating education, leadership and professional services throughout Stark County. Visit the Stark County ESC website for more information.

On the Ken Weber Community Campus Employment, education and family strengthening services Pre-Employment Services Help members of our community gain the necessary skills to qualify for better jobs, which means a brighter future Job Placement Services From completing a job application form to interviewing skills and hiring events, we make sure to help you not only qualify for the job but get the job Family Strengthening Social Services Financial Literacy Literacy Services COMPASS – for survivors of rape or sexual abuse Parenting Skills Training Program: Classroom based program that educates parents who are at risk or who have had children placed in foster or alternative care. Home-Based Parenting Program: Provides education and real-life application with support in the parents’ own home Parents Anonymous: Weekly support group for parents and/or caregivers that encourages mutual support and safe, strong families Outreach Provides outreach services for Northeast Ohio communities through The Ken Weber Community Campus in downtown Canton, Ohio. Our facility houses a multitude of organizations that reach out to the community to touch the lives of those in need.

Complete and submit the online application to your local BMV. View and download the PDF.

Serving Stark County employers and job seekers with access to all community partner programs, education, training, counseling and employment opportunities. Visit the website to learn more.

Transportation services for passengers with ADA-recognized disabilities throughout Stark County. Visit the website to learn more.

When a person is unable to manage his or her personal estate because of a disability or chronic illness, a guardian is appointed by the Stark County Probate Court.

Connecting people to housing, mental health services and community support in Stark County, Ohio. Need help? Click here for first steps. Housing Permanent Supportive Housing - Long-term, community-based housing, which includes supportive services for homeless people with disabilities Affordable Housing Program - generally defined as housing on which the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs, including utilities Rapid Re-Housing Program - An intervention that quickly connects families and individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing Services PATH Outreach - Outreach Specialists identify and engage people who are experiencing homelessness Workforce Development - help people with serious mental health conditions enter and succeed in the competitive labor market Supportive Services - Housing Support Specialists provide supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, who have disabilities and reside in permanent supportive housing

24/7 Hotline: 330-452-4363 For referrals to free community shelters and other local housing programs. Please allow enough phone time for specialists to conduct an initial assessment review to find information and programs that work best for your needs. The homeless hotline number is a part of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery.

Weekly gathering of volunteers from throughout the community who bring food to serve the area’s hungry.

Network of more than 30 food pantries throughout Stark County Emergency food pantry at the Goodwill Community Campus 408 9th St SW Canton, OH 44707 Monday & Tuesday 9:15 - 2:35 Wednesday 9:15 - 3:35 Thursday & Friday - 9:15 - 1:35

Pediatric health provider for children in Stark County:

• Primary care
• Home care
• Surgical services
• Clinical services
• Financial services

Improving the lives of Alliance residents through public and environmental health services.

Health and safety services for Stark County families.

Aultman-affiliated office providing internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecological care.

Helping to prevent the spread of disease, promote healthy practices and protect the health of Canton City residents. Request Narcan Kit via mail by submitting form here:  https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2vJsyYnET0Cq0UZvZCM8uhXS5Z8PI0lPocTwThuFeLJUQjBYRU1LOFRZVTRLTFlPMUhFNFBOWjQyRi4u

• 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 (until further notice)
  • • Facial coverings are required for all clinics for those over 2 years of age.
    • Travel Clinic will re-open April 22, 2022.
• 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.

• 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.

Medical services provided on a free and sliding scale.

Residency-based, family medicine office caring for patients of all ages.

Ensuring the accessibility of health services to all Massillon residents:

• Preventing communicable diseases
• Reducing pollution
• Health education programs

Specialized dental care for people with autism, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and other conditions, including an accessible dental chair and fully mobile unit for wheelchair patients.

High-quality, affordable health care and education services:

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

Providing access to affordable pharmaceuticals and health education.

Community health service programs and comprehensive health care for children.

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

• Emergency preparedness
• Environmental health
• Health education
• Kids safety

Services to reduce risk factors and increase resiliency:

• Case management
• Diagnostic mental health assessments
• Medication management

Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 8am – 2pm Clinical Services Recovery includes behavioral health, counseling, case management, substance use treatment, walk-in services, psychiatry, and crisis intervention and stabilization Residential Services Housing assistance, group housing, youth transitional services, budget management classes and other programs that help prepare clients for independent living Supportive Services Guardianship and family care, jail liaison support, adult protective services, adult day care services and eldercare case management Employment Services Job matching, assistance with interviewing, securing transportation and more

Provide collaborative care and advocacy for people through three pillars of service: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and Social Support. MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Counseling Psychiatric Services Community Supportive Psychiatric Treatment Intensive Home-Based Treatment School-Based Mental Health Counseling Rape Crisis Program Supportive Employment ADDICTION RECOVERY Detox Addiction Counseling Residential Treatment Mom+Me Recovery Addiction Prevention Driver Intervention Program Medication-Assisted Treatment SOCIAL SUPPORT Next Level Employment Hot Meal Program Homeless Shelter Childhood Resiliency Friendship Center Financial Management Assistance

Providing counseling, support, advocacy and education with a focus on prevention and treatment.

Helping to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities to become independent, well-rounded, self-confident individuals:

• Equine activities
• Recreational programs
• Social services
• Vocational support

Helping families to build trusting and lasting relationships for a lifetime:

• Individual or group therapy
• Support groups
• Case management

Pathway provides short-term relief (hourly, daily, or overnight) in a foster home or community setting for adoptive families who have a child with special needs. They also offer special workshops and training, support groups, and connection to resources for adoptive parents.

Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma 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.

Wraparound services for youth and families who have complex, multi-system needs. Visit their website for more information.

Funding for mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery support services. Visit their website for more information about StarkMHAR.

Provides federal disability and social security benefits to Stark County residents.

Helping individuals in Stark County apply for cash, food and medical assistance.