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- Telehealth is here!Whether you are new to professional mental health support or have been in treatment before, telethealth is here to help.
- Mental Health Support for Winters in Ohio
The middle of winter in Ohio can bring on feelings of sadness and seasonal depression. The holidays are behind us, but spring seems far away, especially when the forecast consistently shows freezing temperatures. This is the time of year with the least amount of daylight and many people spend their days indoors. Even with the gloomy atmosphere, there are steps you can take to boost your mood during winter and help treat seasonal depression.
- Introducing the Stark County Mindfulness WalkStarkMHAR & Stark Parks partnered to create a 1-mile Mindfulness Walk with activities to promote mental health & self-care while enjoying nature.
- Mental Health Month: Ways to Stop the StigmaFind out how to promote understanding, increase opportunities for help and improve the lives of those facing mental health conditions in Stark County.
- Being Kind to Others & Yourself Can Improve Your Mental HealthKindness is linked to mental health. And we sure could use more of it during the pandemic. Here are simple ways to add more kindness into your life.
- Anxiety and Depression: A GlenOak High School ProductionWe partnered with GlenOak High School’s video production department for a video on anxiety and depression. Watch it now.
- Most Common Misconceptions About Mental HealthMental Health Assumptions: Fact or Fiction?
Despite all the information available about anxiety, depression, addiction and other mental health issues, many misconceptions persist.
Mental health misconceptions can be dangerous when they keep people from getting the treatment they need. Let’s talk about mental health issues and learn to separate fact from fiction. What are some common misconceptions about mental health?
Fact: Mental Health Issues Are Actually Quite CommonMental health issues are uncommon,
- Alternative Therapies for Mental Health6 Holistic Outlets to Improve Your Mental Health & Wellbeing
More and more people are realizing how important our mental health is to our overall wellbeing. While traditional medical treatments play an integral role in maintaining good mental health, holistic mental health outlets provide a complementary approach. Though not a substitute for professional help, these outlets offer unique strategies to improve your mental and overall health.
These alternative therapies for mental health range from free,
- Mental Health Awareness Month Tips: 4 Ways to Participate
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May in the United States. It’s a time to recognize that our mental health is part of our overall health, fight stigmas surrounding mental health issues, learn about various issues and policies, and more. Whether or not you are personally dealing with a mental health issue, it is important to find ways to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month.
Here are four Mental Health Awareness Month tips so you can participate and support those around you.
- Navigating the Holidays and Mental Health
While the holidays are celebrated as “the happiest time of the year,” it doesn’t always feel that way. If you, or a loved one, is struggling, the holidays can be hard. If you’re feeling alone, know that there are places in Stark County where you can turn for support and help.
The Holidays and Mental HealthStruggles with mental health and the holidays can equal extra stress. Navigating the two at the same time can be difficult.
- 3 Reasons on How Nature Improves Your Mental Health
During the pandemic, everyone seemed to realize the importance of getting outside and enjoying the fresh air. Think about how much lighter you feel after taking your dog for a walk. Or how energized your mind is after a hike in the woods. Or even consider the boost you get from a warm, sunshine-filled day. It should be no secret how nature improves our mental health.
Let’s Explore a Few Mental Health Benefits of Nature Nature Helps Slow Down the MindBetween school,
- Reflections, 2020-2021
Do you roll your eyes when you hear the words ‘self care’? Yeah, me too, and we are hearing it now more often than ever. For 20 years much of our community’s training emphasis has been on understanding both the devastation of trauma and the healing power of Resilience. Who knew that, unknowingly, we were preparing ourselves for 2020 – when our entire world would
experience a collective and ongoing traumatic pandemic.The stability and predictability that had structured our lives?
CommQuest Massillon
Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program
Stark County Job & Family Services
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 – Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
- Child care services
- Work experience program –
Canton, OH 44702
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?
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
Canton, OH 44704
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Plain Community
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
Door 6
Canton, OH 44721
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Funding for mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery support services. Visit their website for more information about StarkMHAR.
Canton, OH 44702
Quality of Life Health Care Service, LLC
Quality of Life Health Care Service, LLC provides care services for those with developmental disabilities in Stark, Summit, and Portage counties.
Canton, OH 44714
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
A Major Unusual Incident (MUI) is an event that negatively impacts the health, safety or wellbeing of an individual with developmental disabilities. If you or someone you know is experiencing a major unusual incident, call the 24-hour hotline to report the event.
MUI Hotline: 330-477-4477
The Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities exists to connect individuals and families with the services they need for health, safety, education and a high quality of life.
Canton, OH 44708 Learn more
Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre, LLC
Affordable health care for adults, children and families.
Suite 100
North Canton, OH 44720
Building Blocks Counseling Center
Mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services.
Suite 1
North Canton, OH 44720
Father Matthew Herttna Counseling Center
Mental health counseling and referrals available at the Walsh University campus.
North Canton, OH 44720
NE Family Care Counseling Center
A comprehensive mental health center for Stark County and surrounding areas.
#103
North Canton, OH 44720
Summit Psychological Associates: North Canton
Comprehensive mental health and substance use services for prevention, treatment and recovery.
Suite 701
Canton, OH 44718
Summit Psychological Associates: Downtown Canton
Comprehensive mental health and substance use services for prevention, treatment and recovery.
Canton, OH 44703 Learn more
Beacon Charitable Pharmacy
Connecting underinsured residents of Stark and Carroll Counties to quality health care and prescriptions.
Canton, OH 44708
Molina Healthcare of Ohio
Molina Healthcare focuses on health, wellness and improving patient outcomes. Visit their website for more information.
Columbus, OH 43231
Stark Community Support Network
Community safety net linking families to resources and social services.
- 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.
Help Me Grow-Home Visiting
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.
WHO SHOULD BE REFERRED?Pregnant women and families with young children.Supporting first-time parents with home visiting services for children up to 3 years old
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?North Canton, OH 44720
Ohio MENTOR & IFCS
Foster care and mental health services for young people with emotional, behavioral and other complex challenges.
Suite C & D
Canton, OH 44718
Family Empowerment Ministries
Classes on critical health topics for women who are pregnant or guardians of children under 12 months old.
Alliance, OH 44601
Stark County Vet Center
Offers various resources to Stark County veterans, including mental health services and job referrals when available.
Canton, OH 44709
Community Building Partnership
Healthy Neighborhoods:
City of Canton Down Payment Assistance
Aultman Core Asset Area Down Payment Assistance
Neighborhood Leaders
Housing Counseling:
Financial Fitness
Home Buyer Workshop
Suite 400
Canton, OH 44702
Troop & Family Assistance Center Specialist
Offers resources and links to veteran programs for jobs, education, health care, legal and financial services. Contact Jennifer Perez, Contractor.
Victim/Witness Division of the Stark County Prosecutor’s Office
Supporting victims of crimes in Stark County with information about all aspects of the prosecution as well as community referrals to health and social services.
Suite 510
Canton, OH 44702
Akron Children’s Hospital: North Canton
Pediatric health provider for children in Stark County:
- Primary care
- Home care
- Surgical services
- Clinical services
- Financial services
Building B
North Canton, OH 44720
H.O.P.E. Program
Mental health professionals who help individuals complete Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP), reach stabilization and decrease risks for re-offending.
Canton, OH 44702
YMCA of Central Stark County
Health, education and financial support services to help build strong foundations and strengthen our community. View all local YMCA locations.
Canton, OH 44718
SAFY of Ohio: Canton/Akron
Community-based support services for Ohio families:
- Adoption services
- Behavioral health
- Family preservation
- Older youth services
- Therapeutic foster care
Canton, OH 44720
Stark County TASC, Inc.
Provides community-based treatment options for juveniles and adults.
Harm Reduction Supply Vending Machine – In collaboration with the Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Board (StarkMHAR), Refuge of Hope, The Massillon City Health Department, and The Alliance Commons we have implemented Harm Reduction Vending Machines throughout Stark County Ohio. Items in the machines include overdose reversal medicine, drug test strips, wound care kits, first aid kits, safe sex kits, PPE, and sharps containers.
Canton, OH 44720
Pathway Caring for Children
Pathway is a private agency working with 14 Northeast Ohio Counties. A patient and loving home can make a world of a difference for a child coming from a troubled background. We walk you through every step of your foster care or foster-to-adopt journey. Being a foster parent takes resilience, creativity, flexibility, humor, and love. There is so much room for healing. YOU will be that soft landing spot as children begin to pick up the broken pieces of their lives.
Suite A
Canton, OH 44718
Hammer and Nails Inc.
Free Home Repairs and Wheelchair Ramp Installations. We help low-income Stark County homeowners with preservation, upkeep, safety, and health-related home repairs.
Canton, OH 44703
Helix Counseling LLC
Helix Counselling LLC offers counseling to children, teenagers, adults, couples and families.
We are committed to helping you through your most difficult season or your most exciting adventure.
Our services can offer clients healing and hope.
We also offer equine assisted therapy for our mental health counseling clients.
Louisville, OH 44641
COMPASS Rape Crisis
24/7 Confidential Hotline: 330-452-1111
Mental health, counseling, and case management services for all survivors of rape and sexual assault
Confidential Hotline
Hospital Advocacy
Justice System Advocacy
Boys & Girls Club of Massillon
Academic, health and leadership programs that create a safe environment for kids to have fun and be themselves.
Programs include a Hot Meal and Smart Move (Evidence-based substance use prevention curriculum and youth development program for school-aged children).
Massillon, OH 44647
Alliance for Children & Families
Emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing (referrals through Homeless Hotline) for individuals and families.
Programs:
- Permanent Supportive Housing Project
- Emergency Shelter
- Affordable Housing
- Ending Domestic & Family Violence through STAMP
- Financial Literacy
- Health and Wellness
Alliance, OH 44601
Community Drop In Center
Walk-in service for NARCAN kits every Thursday from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm in partnership with Canton Public Health.
Their food pantry is open the second, third, and fourth Fridays each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Canton, OH 44707
Massillon City School District
Career Technical Education – Helping students to develop professional skills and experience to prepare them for future employment:
- Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
- Skills USA
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Educators Rising
- Junior Achievement
Massillon, OH 44646
Lake Local School District
Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:
- Career-based intervention (CBI)
- Health tech
- Legal studies
- Marketing & business management
Performing Arts Summer Spectacular: A unique six-week theater camp for students entering seventh through 12th grade that culminates in the performance of a musical production.
Uniontown, OH 44685