Infant mortality prevention

Community resources to help strengthen families in Stark County.

Health care facility dedicated to improving the health of Alliance residents and surrounding communities.

Connecting individuals with quality, affordable health care throughout Alliance. Services include

• Primary Care (Monday-Wednesday 8am-8pm and Thursday & Friday 8am-4pm)
• Women's Health (Monday & Tuesday 8am-6pm, Wednesday 8am-8pm, Thursday & Friday 8am-4pm)
• Naloxone Kits

 

Collaborates with public health partners to protect Alliance residents.

Classes on critical health topics for women who are pregnant or guardians of children under 12 months old.

The largest hospital in Stark County.

Connecting underinsured residents of Stark and Carroll Counties to quality health care and prescriptions.

Public school system in Canton, Ohio. www.ccsdistrict.org

Emergency rent and utility assistance for Stark County residents: call Monday - Friday between 9 and 10 a.m. Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives. Basic Needs Assistance

• utilities, rent, mortgage, food pantry, Community Cupboard, birth certificates & photo ID's, transportation

First Step Family Support

• infant supplies (partnered with Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank), case management, parenting support/education

Adult Day Services "Next Step" Ministries:

• Project ASSISI - Case management
• Stark Pathways to Success - seeks to assist Stark County residents who are pursuing higher education while dealing with challenging life circumstances

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 Market Ave Outpatient - 1341 Market Ave N Canton, OH 44714 Medication-assisted treatment, addiction and mental health counseling, Mom + Me program, drug screenings, and Family Support Group Phone: 330-453-8252 Site Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 7:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 1:00pm Dosing Hours Monday - Friday 6:00am - 10:00am Saturday: 6:00am - 7:00am OTP Clinic Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Urine Drug Screen Hours Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 1:30pm Friday: 6:00am - 12:30pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Monday: 10:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday: 8:30am - 2:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday: 8:30am - 9:30am
• 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

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. 

Services for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Before and after school care is available for grades K through 6. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Educating children and engaging seniors to help enrich our community.

Child delivery and support services in Stark County:

• Maternity and mother/baby care
• Breastfeeding support
• Neonatal special care nursery
• High-risk pregnancy support

Primary health care center providing care for all patients regardless of ability to pay.

Providing counseling, support, advocacy, and education with a focus on prevention and treatment in the home, community, office, or telehealth. Additional Program: The Prevent Relapse Occurrence Team with Enhanced Case management and Treatment (Protect) works with juveniles who have shown sexual behavior problems who are not incarcerated or are returning to the community following separation. PROTECT services are designed to work specifically with individuals who have been identified as participating in “sexting” behavior or other minor-related sexual behavioral issues.

Northeastern Ohio’s premier workforce development and training centers that connects job seekers with employers by providing numerous resources in a single location Serving Stark County employers and job seekers with access to all community partner programs, education, training, counseling and employment opportunities.  

Start Smart programming and events for children from infants to pre-teens.

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

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

Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437 Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. Cash assistance Food assistance Medicaid & Medical Non-emergency transportation Child care services Work experience program Foster care & adoption Kinship care Child support services

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

Provides community-based treatment options for juveniles and adults.

Community safety net linking families to resources and social services.

Provides emergency shelter to the homeless and tools to help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient Also provides early care and education services to children that enhance their development and prepare them to be successful as they transition to kindergarten To be placed in housing you must first register with the homeless hotline by calling 330-452-4363 Early Childhood Learning Center Quality care and education to children ages 6 weeks to 11 years 330-453-7644 Early Head Start Provides year-round child care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years (including those with disabilities) whose families are homeless and/or live below the poverty line Partnership with THRIVE To support and promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. We have a Community Health Worker on-site as an integral member of our team to educate and provide support to our clients. Housing Services To be placed in housing you must first register with the homeless hotline by calling 330-452-4363

• Emergency Shelter for Women and Children - shelter for up to 90 days
• Permanent Supportive Housing - low barrier affordable housing for disabled, chronically homeless persons paired with support services
• Stark Area Rapid Re-Housing - program to connect eligible households with permanent housing quickly – short-term financial assistance and supportive services

Mentoring for victims of human trafficking as well as young people at risk.

Programming to address the needs of Stark County while also addressing state, national and global issues.

Public school system in Perry Township. www.perrylocal.org

Pediatric health provider for children in Stark County:

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

Support programs and mentorship for parents to become better informed about their child’s needs.

Regional hospital association that provides collaborative opportunities to improve the health and wellbeing of Northwest Ohio’s residents.

Multi-generational, culturally-competent speaker’s bureau to help educate Stark County about infant mortality prevention.

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

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.