LGBTQ+ mental health
Navigating school and relationships is difficult for every young person, but for teens who identify as LGBTQ+, there are often many more challenges to face. Bullying, fear of rejection and chronic stress are just a few of the struggles reported from many LGBTQ+ teens in Stark County.
These young people may feel stigmatized and unsure about where to find an ally they can trust. These factors, and many more, can create a significant strain on an LGBTQ+ teen’s mental health.
In fact, research shows that LGBTQ+ youth have much higher levels of suicidal ideation than their heterosexual peers. For these vulnerable young people, early intervention, comprehensive treatment and family support are critical.
Find out how you can access resources for LGBTQ+ teens in Stark County.
Crisis Hotlines
LGBTQ+ youth can connect with caring allies and crisis intervention specialists 24 hours a day. Whatever challenges you might be facing, you are not alone. Help is just a phone call away.
Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 (follow prompt to press “3” for a counselor specifically trained in supporting LGBTQI+ callers) or call (330) 452-6000
LGBT National Help Center
1 (888) 843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline
1 (800) 246-7743 (PRIDE)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1 (800) 273-8255 (TALK)
TransLifeline.org
1 (877) 565-8860
The Trevor Project
1 (866) 488-7386
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Alliance
- Prevention and consultation services
- Case management
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
Alliance, OH 44601
CommQuest Alliance
Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health & Recovery of Alliance
Alliance, OH 44601
4KidHelp
- Psychiatry services
- Medication management
Canton, OH 44718
Barbara Fordyce, PhD. & Associates
Canton, OH 44708
Canton Community KidSummit Against Drugs
Canton, OH 44705
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village
- Case management
- Diagnostic mental health assessments
- Medication management
Canton, OH 44718
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Plain Community
Door 6
Canton, OH 44721
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office
Canton, OH 44704
Children’s Network of Stark County
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Coleman Health Services - Canton
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
CommQuest Canton
- Withdrawal management
- Residential care
- Outpatient care
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Mom + Me recovery
- Recovery meetings
- Family support and education
- Counseling
- Psychiatric services
- Community psychiatric support services
- Services for survivors of sexual violence
- School-based mental health
- Supported employment
- Family Living Center
- Canton Friendship Center
- Samaritan's Table
- Next Level – Education | Employment | Advancement
- Payee Center
- 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
COMPASS Sexual Assault Education, Prevention & Support
Ohio MENTOR & IFCS
Suite C & D
Canton, OH 44718
OhioGuidestone
Suite A
North Canton, OH 44718
Pathway Caring for Children
- Transitional age services
- Individual or group therapy
- Family empowerment support
- Case management
Suite A
Canton, OH 44718
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health and Recovery Inc.
- 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.
Canton, OH 44702
Psychological & Family Consultants, Inc.
Canton, OH 44718
SAFY of Ohio: Canton/Akron
- Adoption services
- Behavioral health
- Family preservation
- Older youth services
- Therapeutic foster care
Canton, OH 44720
Stark County Family Council
North Canton, OH 44720
Stark County Job & Family Services
Changes are underway. Please go to the JFS website for the most up-to-date information.
Stark County Job & Family Services supports the community by protecting, stabilizing, and strengthening individuals and families. Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437- Cash assistance
- Food assistance
- Medicaid & Medical
- Non-emergency transportation - Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
- Child care services
- Work experience program - Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits.
- Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.
- Foster care & adoption
- Kinship care
- Child support services
- Project KARE
- Healthy Start - Medicaid-funded program providing basic medical coverage for pregnant women and children up to 19 years old.
- PRC Plan - providing short-term assistance to address an emergent need and help families retain and maintain employment.
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Canton, OH 44702
Stark Community Support Network
- Community Support Services (Mental Health & Substance/Alcohol Abuse) - Identify, Link, and Support individuals and families through the mental health and alcohol and substance abuse system.
- Community Response Team (Trauma Care and Community Violence) - Refer, Assist, and Advocate for individuals and/or families experiencing trauma.
- Infant Mortality (THRIVE) - Identify and Support women through their pregnancies to reduce infant mortality.
- Pathways Hub (Pregnant Mothers) - Educate and Support pregnant mothers to ensure a safe and healthy delivery.
- Parenting Classes - Classes are available for parents by court order or personal request.
- Individual or Group Counseling - Clinical Counseling / Therapeutic Support Groups are offered to individuals or families.
Summit Psychological Associates: North Canton
Suite 701
Canton, OH 44718
Thrive Counseling Services
Suite B
Canton, OH 44718
Queer in Canton Community Center
- Safe Space for the LGBTQ+ Community
- Support Groups
- Resource Distribution
- Youth programming for individuals 12-18 years old
- Community Closet
- Community Events
Please note that we'll be closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Canton, OH 44709
Building Blocks Counseling Center
Suite 1
North Canton, OH 44720
Father Matthew Herttna Counseling Center
North Canton, OH 44720
North Canton Therapy Works
North Canton, OH 44720
The Relationship Center
Suite A
North Canton, OH 44720
Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre, LLC
Suite 100
North Canton, OH 44720
We Care Counseling, Inc.
Suite 2
North Canton, OH 44720
Gay & Sober
Find a substance use support group for LGBTQ+ individuals in Ohio.
NAMI LGBTQ
Mental health resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare and Recovery, Inc.
Recovery resources for people struggling with mental health and addiction in Stark County.
SAMHSA: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)
National survey reports, agency and federal initiatives and related behavioral health resources.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth including crisis intervention and suicide prevention.