Hoarding resources

Anyone who suspects that elder abuse may be occurring can call the statewide toll-free referral number 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 1-855-OHIO-APS (1-855-644-6277). Callers do not need to provide proof and can choose to remain anonymous.

Elder abuse can also be reported online or to a county JFS agency.

If you need to make a report, provide as much of the following information as possible:

• Name, address, and approximate age of the person
• Name and address of the person responsible for the victim’s care
• The name and address of the alleged perpetrator, if different from the caretaker
• The reason you suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• The nature and extent of the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Any other known information

To report child abuse and neglect in Ohio, call the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY): 855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453).

• If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the 24-hour hotline: 330-452-6000 or dial “988.”
• If you are experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or human trafficking, please call Domestic Violence Project, Inc. at 330-453-SAFE (7233) or Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter at (330) 823-7223.
• To speak with someone on the Street Outreach Team, contact ICAN Housing at 330-455-9100.

• 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)

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

• 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.

• 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

• • 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

• We also conduct humane education programs in all our K-12 schools.
• We take our pets to nursing homes in the area to visit the elderly. Sometimes this is the only time some of the residents get a visit.

• • Meal Sites/Senior Centers
  • Assisted Living Waiver
  • Care Coordination
  • Ohio Home Care Waiver
  • PASSPORT
  • Acute Care Transitions
  • And More

• Men's Sexual Addiction Recovery Group Ongoing every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm ​This therapy group is designed for men seeking to overcome a variety of unwanted sexualized behaviors. It is confidential, faith-based, and emphasizes healing from sexual brokenness, shame and guilt. The recovery process encourages personal integrity and healthy connections with other men. Membership is screened by the facilitating counselor, Dr. Rick McQuistion.
• Women's Partners of Men with Sexual Integrity Issues Therapeutic Group Ongoing Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm ​This therapy group is designed for women with partners who struggle with sexual integrity issues. Topics that are frequently covered include: betrayal trauma & triggers, boundaries, anger, grief, sexual intimacy, and rebuilding trust. This group is confidential, faith-based, and joy-filled. May women have commented it's the first place they have found support and begun to realize they are not alone on this healing journey.

• Prevention and consultation services
• Case management
• Psychiatric evaluations
• Medication management

• Case management
• Diagnostic mental health assessments
• Medication management