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- Children with incarcerated parentsHaving a parent in prison can have a significant impact on a child’s mental and behavioral health. To help reduce the risk for negative outcomes, such as depression, substance use and criminal behavior, it is important for communities to wrap around children with incarcerated parents.
- Finding help is easier than everLIFE STAGES
For anyone in Stark County who is dealing with life’s challenges, regardless of your age or situation, help is available. Choose an age group below to find local programs and services:
- Coming outComing out is when a person acknowledges, accepts and appreciates their sexual orientation or gender identity and starts to share it with others. Coming out can happen at any age, and that is okay. While the situation is different for everyone, it’s important to find resources that help to create a safe, welcoming space for all LGBTQ+ teens and allies.
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- Where to Find Food and Meals for Thanksgiving
Updated 11.2023
For some families struggling with poverty and hunger, Thanksgiving can be a difficult holiday. If you are dealing with food insecurity, need help with the expense of purchasing the needed ingredients for a special meal or are struggling with high medical bills, low wages, housing needs or other issues, we have gathered some valuable resources below.
Stark Help Central.com wants to help ensure everyone can enjoy the holiday, especially children.
Adult Protective Services
To report the suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation of adults, 60+. Use 911 for any immediate danger.
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.