Hope, Wellness
& Recovery for Everyone

Every Stark County resident deserves access to what they need for a happy, healthy life.

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Upcoming Trainings

Professional training and community events presented by StarkMHAR assure accountability and effectiveness in our local system of client care. See our upcoming events and register for your continuing education today.

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StarkMHAR’s Community Impact

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Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR) is the county “Board.” The role of county boards is to plan, evaluate, and fund mental health and addiction services locally by contracting with a wide range of providers for prevention, treatment and recovery support for their community members. Additionally, StarkMHAR regularly looks for areas that need special attention, and makes plans to address those. Learn what’s happening now.

Some highlights from StarkMHAR’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan include:

100%

Percentage of provider agency reports reviewed, allowing for informed practices and more strategic project prioritization

56%

Engagement rate after four years of Gallup Employee Engagement Survey work. Previously, engagement was at 40%. This supports local Workforce Development efforts.

750

Surveys sent to understand the needs and wants of Stark County residents regarding behavioral health services & more

3+

Systemic improvements to StarkMHAR’s internal operations, including work on the onboarding process, updates to job posting language, and a mechanism for feedback around the culture.

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Part of overcoming the stigma that can surround mental health and addiction is a better understanding of these subjects and the resources available to Stark County residents. Learn more about a new topic today – mental health is health!