Support groups
No matter the challenges you might be facing, a support group could provide the encouragement you need to get through a difficult time. Find a safe, supportive and confidential environment to share your story.
Grief support groups
Canton, OH 44710
Canton, OH 44708
Canton, OH 44709
Canton, OH 44703
Aultman Hospital
The largest hospital in Stark County.
2600 6th St. SW- Emergency Room provides services for individuals with urgent health care concerns. Also a place for parents to safely and legally give their babies up.
- Aultman Serenity Program provides medical forensic nursing care to individuals impacted by violence, including abuse and neglect, domestic violence, human trafficking, or sexual assault.
- Grief support groups
Canton, OH 44710
Hours: 24/7
Cleveland Clinic at Mercy Hospital
For over 100 years, Cleveland Clinic at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, has provided affordable, accessible, quality, and compassionate care. Their educational and support services include:
1320 Mercy Dr. NW- Diabetes education
- Family and childbirth education
- Pastoral care
- Grief support
- Medicare counseling
- Senior Friends program
- Cancer support groups
- 24/7 emergency care
- Maternity and baby care
- Cancer center
- Heart & vascular center
- Nutrition services
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 489-1000
Phone: (330) 489-1000
Cancer Support Group: (330) 430-2788
Cancer Support Group: (330) 430-2788
Seeds of Hope: (330) 489-1143
Seeds of Hope: (330) 489-1143
Light After Loss at the Hope & Healing Center
Light After Loss is a trauma-focused support system for individuals and families impacted by suicide and other traumatic loss. We provide free education, resources, and support to families impacted by traumatic loss. Free groups and gatherings are available to provide a safe space to process feelings of grief and loss. We are located at The Hope and Healing Center, where community is created through compassionate care. (3751 Burrshire Dr. NW, Canton OH 44709) This program provides:
- Suicide Loss Support Groups
- Traumatic Loss Support Groups
- Other Groups and Gatherings, and Events
-eMOTION: Mind/Body Connection Classes like meditation, expressive arts, and trauma-focused yoga To learn more, go to: https://www.lightafterlossstark.org/ To register for services go to: https://findhelp.org/light-after-loss--canton-oh--light-after-loss/4529598526259200#connect
3751 Burrshire Dr NWCanton, OH 44709
Phone:: 330-846-3630
Phone:: 330-846-3630
Email: [email protected]
Summit Psychological Associates: Downtown Canton
Comprehensive mental health and substance use services for prevention, treatment and recovery.
832 McKinley Ave NWCanton, OH 44703
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Mental health support groups
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Canton, OH 44702
North Canton, OH 44720
Massillon, OH 44648
Canton, OH 44702
Green, OH 44685
In Stark County, mental health support groups provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment to talk and listen. These sessions help attendees find understanding and reassurance from peers in similar situations, while offering different perspectives, ideas and viewpoints. Find schedules and contact information for support groups near you.
ASCEND
Formerly Foundations Provides Peer Recovery Services in Stark County, Ohio, offering 30 evidence-based classes and support groups each week, along with a unique, Peer Run Crisis Respite Program. All services are free of charge and designed with both physical and emotional safety in mind. Additional locations: 227 Third St. SE, Suite: Make-A-Way
Massillon, OH 44648 Satellite Location for Education & Recovery Massillon
116 Cleveland Avenue NW Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 454-2888
Phone: (330) 454-2888
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CommQuest Canton
CommQuesr is a nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction, and social services. CommQuest offers addiction serves such as:
- 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
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Patient and family outreach for those affected by mental illness.
Phone: (330) 833-3135, ext. 2170
Phone: (330) 833-3135, ext. 2170
The Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center
Licensed counselors treating and diagnosing mental health conditions. Support Groups: Contact for information about joining.
1469 South Main St.- Men's Sexual Addiction Recovery Group Ongoing every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm This therapy group is designed for men seeking to overcome a variety of unwanted sexualized behaviors. It is confidential, faith-based, and emphasizes healing from sexual brokenness, shame and guilt. The recovery process encourages personal integrity and healthy connections with other men. Membership is screened by the facilitating counselor, Dr. Rick McQuistion.
- Women's Partners of Men with Sexual Integrity Issues Therapeutic Group Ongoing Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm This therapy group is designed for women with partners who struggle with sexual integrity issues. Topics that are frequently covered include: betrayal trauma & triggers, boundaries, anger, grief, sexual intimacy, and rebuilding trust. This group is confidential, faith-based, and joy-filled. May women have commented it's the first place they have found support and begun to realize they are not alone on this healing journey.
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 499-3065
Phone: (330) 499-3065
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Make-A-Way Drop-In Center
Social, recreational and educational opportunities for people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
227 3rd St.Massillon, OH 44648
Phone: (330) 837-0650
Phone: (330) 837-0650
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NAMI Stark County
Offers support groups for those impacted by mental illness, family members and natural supports. They are free to attend and no registration is required. Find updated Zoom links. All groups meet virtually.
121 Cleveland Ave SW- Tuesday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Tuesday
- Friday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Friday
- Sunday Night Support Group (Peers and Family Members): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Sunday
- Monday Family Support Group (Family Members) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Groups meets weekly Monday
- Wednesday Let’s Talk Support Group (Family Members and Peers with Mental Illness/Substance Abuse) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Wednesday
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Email: [email protected]
Akron/Canton OCD Scrupulosity Support Group
Education and support for those with OCD.
Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Rd.Green, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 499-0373
Phone: (330) 499-0373
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Substance use support groups
Canton, OH 44718
- Find nearby Alcoholics Anonymous or Alateen meetings at al-anon.org/find-an-al-anon-meeting/.
- Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from an addiction to narcotics. Call or visit online for schedule and details.
- Faith-based Addiction Recovery Program locations here.
- Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from cocaine addiction. Visit online for schedule and details.
- For gambling addiction support, visit gamblersanonymous.org/ to find meetings and support groups near you.
- Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-centered 12-step program for recovery from all “hurts, hang-ups, and habits.” Find a group at https://locator.crgroups.info/
BeSobr
Anonymous class for individuals recovering from substance use.
- Mondays: 7-8 pm Lord’s House of Prayer 6105 Manchester Rd, Akron, Ohio 44319
- Fridays: 7-8:30 pm Cathedral of Life 2130 31st St NW Canton, Ohio 44709
Phone: (330) 493-LIFE (5433)
Phone: (330) 493-LIFE (5433)
CommQuest Canton
CommQuesr is a nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction, and social services. CommQuest offers addiction serves such as:
- 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
CommQuest Massillon
Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program.
- CommQuest Massillon Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services and case management Phone: 330-833-0234 130 1st St NW Massillon, OH 44647 Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday: 11:30am Wednesday: 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Site Hours Mon: 7am-5pm, Tues: 7am-6pm, Wed: 7am-5pm, Thurs: 7am-6pm, Fri: 8am-1pm
- CommQuest Family Living Center Housing for homeless families If looking to be placed at a shelter in Stark County, you must call the Homeless Hotline at 330-452-4363 Phone: 330-452-9807 412 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646
- CommQuest Massillon Recovery Campus 1680 Nave Rd SE Massillon, Ohio 44646 Building A Withdrawal Management: 330-830-3393 Withdrawal management services and Medication-Assisted Treatment Site hours Around-the-clock care for those enrolled Walk-in Assessment Hours Mon-Fri: 7am-4:30pm Sat & Sun: 7am-2:30pm Wilson Hall: 330-830-8740 Wilson Hall male residential addiction treatment, and continuous care. Building B Driver Intervention Program: 330-834-1934
Glenbeigh
We recognize that a person’s entire life can be affected by substance use and addiction. At Glenbeigh, individuals living with a substance use disorder are not only treated; they are listened to, accepted and understood.
4661 Belpar St. NW- Glenbeigh's Inpatient Hospital delivers medically necessary diagnostic and rehabilitation treatment services under the care of highly trained, professional staff members.
- Canton's Glenbeigh office offers outpatient services including Assessments, IOP (Intensive Outpatient) and continuing care groups. A family group is also offered.
Canton, OH 44718
Local: (330) 492-2600
Local: (330) 492-2600
Email: [email protected]
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Support for families struggling with addiction
Canton, OH 44718
Canton, OH 44702
- For gambling addiction support, visit gamblersanonymous.org/ to find meetings and support groups near you.
- Find nearby Alcoholics Anonymous or Alateen meetings at al-anon.org/find-an-al-anon-meeting/.
- Find a meeting for Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families online here.
CommQuest Canton
CommQuesr is a nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction, and social services. CommQuest offers addiction serves such as:
- 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
Glenbeigh
We recognize that a person’s entire life can be affected by substance use and addiction. At Glenbeigh, individuals living with a substance use disorder are not only treated; they are listened to, accepted and understood.
4661 Belpar St. NW- Glenbeigh's Inpatient Hospital delivers medically necessary diagnostic and rehabilitation treatment services under the care of highly trained, professional staff members.
- Canton's Glenbeigh office offers outpatient services including Assessments, IOP (Intensive Outpatient) and continuing care groups. A family group is also offered.
Canton, OH 44718
Local: (330) 492-2600
Local: (330) 492-2600
Email: [email protected]
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NAMI Stark County
Offers support groups for those impacted by mental illness, family members and natural supports. They are free to attend and no registration is required. Find updated Zoom links. All groups meet virtually.
121 Cleveland Ave SW- Tuesday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Tuesday
- Friday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Friday
- Sunday Night Support Group (Peers and Family Members): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Sunday
- Monday Family Support Group (Family Members) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Groups meets weekly Monday
- Wednesday Let’s Talk Support Group (Family Members and Peers with Mental Illness/Substance Abuse) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Wednesday
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Email: [email protected]
Other support groups
Canton, OH 44721
Canton, OH 44708
Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-centered 12-step program for recovery from all “hurts, hang-ups, and habits.” Find a group at https://locator.crgroups.info/
Compassion Church
Offer Faith Thru The Journey, a Cancer Support Group. First Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room 204.
1920 Schneider St. NECanton, OH 44721
Phone: (330) 497-3166
Phone: (330) 497-3166
Cleveland Clinic at Mercy Hospital
For over 100 years, Cleveland Clinic at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, has provided affordable, accessible, quality, and compassionate care. Their educational and support services include:
1320 Mercy Dr. NW- Diabetes education
- Family and childbirth education
- Pastoral care
- Grief support
- Medicare counseling
- Senior Friends program
- Cancer support groups
- 24/7 emergency care
- Maternity and baby care
- Cancer center
- Heart & vascular center
- Nutrition services
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 489-1000
Phone: (330) 489-1000
Cancer Support Group: (330) 430-2788
Cancer Support Group: (330) 430-2788
Seeds of Hope: (330) 489-1143
Seeds of Hope: (330) 489-1143
Give an Hour
Give an Hour is a nonprofit with a mission to develop national networks of volunteer professionals to respond to acute and chronic conditions, providing those in need with help and hope. We provide a number of peer support group programs, including:
- Mass Violence
- Military
- Military Family
- Interpersonal Violence
- Parent
- Financial Fraud
- Rare Caregiver
Greater East Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
A safe place for caregivers, family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s. Canton Day Caregiver Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month from 1-2 pm
Faith United Methodist Church
300 9th Street, NW
Canton, Ohio 44720 Canton Evening Caregiver Support Group
4th Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm
SarahCare
6199 Frank Avenue, NW
Canton, Ohio 44720 Alliance Caregiver Support Group
1st Wednesday of the Month from 1-2pm
Alliance Senior Center
Rock Hill Park
602 W. Vine Street
Alliance, Ohio 44601
Phone: (800) 272-3900
Phone: (800) 272-3900
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from sex addiction.
Phone: 1 (800) 477-8191
Phone: 1 (800) 477-8191
Email: [email protected]
