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Stress management

Stress impacts us all at one point or another, and everyone handles stress differently. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or experiencing severe stress over an extended period of time, consider reaching out to a mental health professional for guidance and support. Find tips and suggestions for coping with stress as well as local organizations that can help.

Alliance resources

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Alliance

Mental and behavioral health services for Alliance children and families.

1207 West State St.
Suite G
Alliance, OH 44601

Phone: (330) 823-5335

Phone: (330) 823-5335

Coleman Health Services - Alliance

Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 11am – 12pm Clinical Services Recovery includes behavioral health, counseling, case management, substance use treatment, walk-in services, psychiatry, and crisis intervention and stabilization Residential Services Housing assistance, group housing, youth transitional services, budget management classes and other programs that help prepare clients for independent living Supportive Services Guardianship and family care, jail liaison support, adult protective services, adult day care services and eldercare case management Employment Services Job matching, assistance with interviewing, securing transportation and more

1410 West State St.
Alliance, OH 44601

Phone: (330) 823-6932

Phone: (330) 823-6932

CommQuest Alliance

Alliance Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and rape crisis Walk-in Assessment Hours: Monday: 12pm - 2pm Tuesday: 11am - 1pm Wednesday: 9:30am - 10:30am Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

1207 West State St.
Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601

Phone: (330) 821-8407

Phone: (330) 821-8407

Fax: (330) 821-8506

Fax: (330) 821-8506

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Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health & Recovery of Alliance

Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma Closed Friday, clients directed to Canton if an emergency or direct care needed 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

1844 W State St
Alliance, OH 44601

Phone: (330) 493-4553

Phone: (330) 493-4553

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Canton resources

4KidHelp

Promoting family strength and resiliency throughout Stark County:

Psychiatry services
Medication management

4368 Dressler Rd. NW
Canton, OH 44718

Phone: (330) 433-1300

Phone: (330) 433-1300

Barbara Fordyce, PhD. & Associates

Comprehensive psychological services for children, transitional youth and adults.

4319 Hills and Dales Rd NW
Canton, OH 44708

Phone: (330) 492-2006

Phone: (330) 492-2006

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village

Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.

4641 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44718

Phone: (330) 433-6075

Phone: (330) 433-6075

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Plain Community

Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.

1811 Schneider St. NE
Door 6
Canton, OH 44721

Phone: (330) 470-4061

Phone: (330) 470-4061

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office

Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.

919 2nd St. NE
Canton, OH 44704

Phone: (330) 454-7917

Phone: (330) 454-7917

Children’s Network of Stark County

Helping to investigate and prosecute crimes against children.

213 Market Ave. N
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702

Phone: (330) 451-1700

Phone: (330) 451-1700

Coleman Health Services - Canton

Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 8am – 2pm Clinical Services Recovery includes behavioral health, counseling, case management, substance use treatment, walk-in services, psychiatry, and crisis intervention and stabilization Residential Services Housing assistance, group housing, youth transitional services, budget management classes and other programs that help prepare clients for independent living Supportive Services Guardianship and family care, jail liaison support, adult protective services, adult day care services and eldercare case management Employment Services Job matching, assistance with interviewing, securing transportation and more

400 Tuscarawas St. W
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702

Phone: (330) 438-2400

Phone: (330) 438-2400

CommQuest

Provide collaborative care and advocacy for people through three pillars of service: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and Social Support. MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Counseling Psychiatric Services Community Supportive Psychiatric Treatment Intensive Home-Based Treatment School-Based Mental Health Counseling Rape Crisis Program Supportive Employment ADDICTION RECOVERY Detox Addiction Counseling Residential Treatment Mom+Me Recovery Addiction Prevention Driver Intervention Program Medication-Assisted Treatment SOCIAL SUPPORT Next Level Employment Hot Meal Program Homeless Shelter Childhood Resiliency Friendship Center Financial Management Assistance

625 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44702

Phone: (330) 455-0374

Phone: (330) 455-0374

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

408 9th St. SW
Canton, OH 44707

24/7 Phone: (330) 452-1111

24/7 Phone: (330) 452-1111

Hours: 24/7

Encompass Christian Counseling at One Center for Leadership

Offices throughout Stark County offering mental health counseling services from a Christian perspective.

901 Tuscarawas St. E
Canton, OH 44707

Phone: 330-966-1620

Phone: 330-966-1620

Encompass Christian Counseling at Perry Christian Church

Offices throughout Stark County offering mental health counseling services from a Christian perspective.

139 Perry Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708

Phone: 330-966-1620

Phone: 330-966-1620

Help Me Grow

Supporting first-time parents with home visiting services for children up to 3 years old.

6057 Strip Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: 330-492-8136, ext. 1480

Phone: 330-492-8136, ext. 1480

New Day Counseling & Psychiatric Services, Inc.

Counseling and outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, teens and adults.

4450 Belden Village St. NW
Suite 606
Canton, OH 44718

Phone: (330) 305-9696

Phone: (330) 305-9696

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Ohio MENTOR & IFCS

Foster care and mental health services for young people with emotional, behavioral and other complex challenges.

4942 Higbee Ave NW
Suite C & D
Canton, OH 44718

Phone: (330) 491-4331

Phone: (330) 491-4331

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Ohio Guidestone

Providing counseling, support, advocacy and education with a focus on prevention and treatment.

401 Tuscarawas St. W
Canton, OH 44702

Phone: (440) 234-2006

Phone: (440) 234-2006

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Pathway Caring for Children

Helping families to build trusting and lasting relationships for a lifetime:

Individual or group therapy
Support groups
Case management

Pathway provides short-term relief (hourly, daily, or overnight) in a foster home or community setting for adoptive families who have a child with special needs. They also offer special workshops and training, support groups, and connection to resources for adoptive parents.

4895 Dressler Rd. NW
Suite A
Canton, OH 44718

Phone: (330) 493-0083

Phone: (330) 493-0083

Email: info@pathwaycfc.org

Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health and Recovery Inc.

Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma 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.

624 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44702

Phone: (330) 493-4553

Phone: (330) 493-4553

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Psychological & Family Consultants, Inc.

Counseling services for depression, anxiety, stress, family difficulties and more.

4572 Dressler Rd. NW
Canton, OH 44718

Phone: (330) 493-4220

Phone: (330) 493-4220

Richard A. George

Professional counseling services for children, adolescents and adults in Stark County.

3118 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709

Phone: (330) 492-9913

Phone: (330) 492-9913

SAFY of Ohio: Canton/Akron

Community-based support services for Ohio families:

Adoption services
Behavioral health
Family preservation
Older youth services
Therapeutic foster care

6279 Frank Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 305-1668

Phone: (330) 305-1668

Stark County Family Council

Wraparound services for youth and families who have complex, multi-system needs. Visit their website for more information.

6057 Strip Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: 330-492-8136

Phone: 330-492-8136

Stark County Job & Family Services: Children Services

Basic needs and protective services for Stark County children and families.

402 2nd St. SE
Canton, OH 44702

Toll Free: (888) 698-6893

Toll Free: (888) 698-6893

Local: (330) 451-8032

Local: (330) 451-8032

TDD: (330) 451-8879

TDD: (330) 451-8879

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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.

121 Cleveland Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44702

Phone: (330) 455-6644

Phone: (330) 455-6644

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Stark Community Support Network

Community safety net linking families to resources and social services.

1221 Harrisburg Rd. NE
Canton, OH 44705

Phone: (330) 455-2260

Phone: (330) 455-2260

Summit Psychological Associates: Downtown Canton

Comprehensive mental health and substance use services for prevention, treatment and recovery.

832 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703

Phone: 330-493-2554

Phone: 330-493-2554

Fax: (234) 360-3426

Fax: (234) 360-3426

Summit Psychological Associates: North Canton

Comprehensive mental health and substance use services for prevention, treatment and recovery.

4450 Belden Village St. NW
Suite 701
Canton, OH 44718

Phone: (330) 493-2554

Phone: (330) 493-2554

Thrive Counseling Services

Youth counseling for children as young as 8 years old.

4119 Whipple Ave. NW
Suite B
Canton, OH 44718

Phone: (330) 703-6578

Phone: (330) 703-6578

Hartville resources

Kessler Psychological Services

Services for grief, trauma, LGBTQ+ support, stress management and general mental health.

311 South Prospect Ave.
Hartville, OH 44632

Phone: (330) 877-2093

Phone: (330) 877-2093

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Massillon resources

CommQuest Massillon

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program Massillon Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services and case management Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Tuesday: 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday: 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Friday: 9:30am - 10:30am Family Living Center Housing for homeless families Phone: 330-452-9807 412 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646 Massillon Recovery Center Wilson Hall - male residential addiction treatment, continuous care, and Driver Intervention Program Wilson Hall Phone: 330-830-8740 DIP Phone: 330-834-1934 1680 Nave Rd Se Massillon, OH 44646

130 1st St. NW
Massillon, OH 44647

Phone: (330) 833-0234

Phone: (330) 833-0234

Fax: (330) 837-7705

Fax: (330) 837-7705

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Encompass Christian Counseling

Licensed professional therapy and addiction services from a Christian perspective Click "Learn more" for additional locations Not all services are offered in each office. Please call the location for additional, location-specific information.

Perry Christian Church 139 Perry Drive NW Canton, OH 44708 330-966-1620
First Christian Church 6900 Market Ave N Canton, OH 44721 330-595-2039

7317 Portage St. NW
Massillon, OH 44646

Phone: (330) 966-1620

Phone: (330) 966-1620

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North Canton resources

Aria LG Counseling and Wellness Center

Licensed counseling services for North Canton women and families.

1303 West Maple St.
Suite 102
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: 330-371-0529

Phone: 330-371-0529

Building Blocks Counseling Center

Mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services.

7300 Whipple Ave. NW
Suite 1
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 433-2390

Phone: (330) 433-2390

Encompass Christian Counseling at First Christian Church

Offices throughout Stark County offering mental health counseling services from a Christian perspective.

6900 Market Ave.
North Canton , OH 44721

Phone: 330-345-7949

Phone: 330-345-7949

Family Care Counseling Center

A comprehensive mental health center for Stark County and surrounding areas.

1303 W Maple St
#103
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: 330-966-8677

Phone: 330-966-8677

Father Matthew Herttna Counseling Center

Mental health counseling and referrals available at the Walsh University campus.

2020 East Maple St.
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 490-7248

Phone: (330) 490-7248

The Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center

Licensed counselors treating and diagnosing mental health conditions.

1469 South Main St.
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 499-3065

Phone: (330) 499-3065

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North Canton Therapy Works

Counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples and families in North Canton.

1206 North Main St.
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 433-2688

Phone: (330) 433-2688

Email: nctherapyworksappts@gmail.com

Sky Witness Healing Arts

Mental health and psychiatric care in North Canton.

452 North Main St.
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 510-4921

Phone: (330) 510-4921

The Relationship Center

Family and relationship counseling for individuals, couples and families.

7023 Mears Gate Dr. NW
Suite A
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 497-2452

Phone: (330) 497-2452

Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre, LLC

Affordable health care for adults, children and families.

1201 South Main St.
Suite 100
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 244-8782

Phone: (330) 244-8782

We Care Counseling, Inc.

Counselors specializing in complex trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, addiction and transitional youth.

7300 Whipple Ave. NW
Suite 2
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: (330) 305-9100

Phone: (330) 305-9100

Information & referrals

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