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Gambling exposure during childhood is often through some kind of lottery product, given by an adult who is likely unaware of the associated risks.

This holiday season, remember to #GiftResponsibly. Lottery Tickets aren’t child’s play.
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Gambling exposure during childhood is often through some kind of lottery product, given by an adult who is likely unaware of the associated risks.

This holiday season, remember to #GiftResponsibly. Lottery Tickets aren’t child’s play.

Save for later, tag a friend that might be interested, and register!
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Your local board of mental health is pleased to provide valuable trainings throughout the year - all so we can work together for Hope, Wellness, and Recovery for Everyone.

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Your local board of mental health is pleased to provide valuable trainings throughout the year - all so we can work together for Hope, Wellness, and Recovery for Everyone.

https://starkmhar.org/starkmhar-trainings/

Check in on friends and neighbors who may need this - and always remember - check in on you, too.The Canton Winter Warming Shelter will open tomorrow Dec. 1 at St. Paul AME Church located at 1800 Tuscarawas St. E. The shelter will operate nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. to provide a safe, warm place for our residents in need.

SARTA will offer free transportation to the shelter during regular hours on Route 107. If a ride is needed after hours, please call Canton City Dispatch at 330.649.5800.

Thank you to all of the community partners and donors for making this venture possible this winter season.
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Check in on friends and neighbors who may need this - and always remember - check in on you, too.

Grateful. Thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving
#youremybestfriend #illbethereforyou #CountOnMe #thatswhatfriendsarefor #LeanOnMe #thankyou #thankyouforbeingafriend #thankyoufriends #beROSCy #thinkROSCthursday #resiliencyandrecoveryorientedsystemofcare
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Grateful. Thankful. 
Happy Thanksgiving
#youremybestfriend #illbethereforyou #countonme #thatswhatfriendsarefor #leanonme #thankyou #thankyouforbeingafriend #thankyoufriends #beROSCy #thinkROSCthursday #resiliencyandrecoveryorientedsystemofcare
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Many young people report that their first gambling experience occurs around 9-11 years of age. Children who have early exposure to gambling experiences, including lottery tickets, are four times more likely to develop a gambling problem.

This holiday season, #GiftResponsibly. Lottery tickets aren’t for kids.
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Many young people report that their first gambling experience occurs around 9-11 years of age. Children who have early exposure to gambling experiences, including lottery tickets, are four times more likely to develop a gambling problem.

This holiday season, #GiftResponsibly. Lottery tickets aren’t for kids.

If you know StarkMHAR staff, you know we’re a kind, caring, and creative bunch! This holiday season our service project is a drive for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and team members are participating in all kinds of ways - by donating food, making a monetary gift, writing a thank you note to food bank staff, and helping us track our progress with this fun gumball machine poster. With our combined talents and treasures we hope to make a meaningful impact for our neighbors. Happy Thanksgiving all! ... See MoreSee Less

If you know StarkMHAR staff, you know we’re a kind, caring, and creative bunch! This holiday season our service project is a drive for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and team members are participating in all kinds of ways - by donating food, making a monetary gift, writing a thank you note to food bank staff, and helping us track our progress with this fun gumball machine poster. With our combined talents and treasures we hope to make a meaningful impact for our neighbors. Happy Thanksgiving all!
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Words Matter: Media Guidelines

Behavioral health conditions, including mental and substance use disorders, are a major public health issue. Language and the meanings attached to words often impact, influence, develop and change the attitudes toward these disorders.