Coalition Meetings
About StarkMHAR’s Coalitions
Drug Free Stark County
The mission of Drug Free Stark County is to prevent and reduce substance misuse and abuse by engaging diverse groups, supporting proven strategies, and increasing awareness of the potential risks of substance use. Please join us to learn more about how you can help!
Opiate & Addiction Task Force
The Opiate & Addiction Task Force addresses the public health concern regarding opiates and other substances. It is compromised of individuals from community organizations invested in addressing the addiction epidemic and designed to bring people and resources together from all sectors to develop and pursue strategies around prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.
Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Suicide Prevention Coalition welcomes individuals or organization that would like to join us to promote suicide prevention activities, reduce stigma around suicide and mental illness, and empower individuals to get involved in saving lives.
Drug Free Stark County Meeting Schedule
(SFY2027 – July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
Drug Free Stark County meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
Contact the Coalition & Community Development Coordinator, at 330-455-6644.
| July 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| August 11, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| September 8, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| October 13, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| November 10, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| December 8, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| January 12, 2027 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| February 9, 2027 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| March 9, 2027 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| April 13, 2027 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| May 11, 2027 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| June 8, 2027 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
Opiate & Addiction Task Force Meeting Schedule
(SFY2027 – July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
The Opiate & Addiction Task Force meets on the third Friday of every month virtually.
Contact the Coalition & Community Development Coordinator, at 330-455-6644.
| July 17, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| August 21, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| September 18, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| October 16, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| November 20, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| December 18, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| January 15, 2027 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| February 19, 2027 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| March 19, 2027 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| April 16, 2027 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| May 21, 2027 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| June 18, 2027 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Schedule
(SFY2027 – July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
The Suicide Prevention Coalition meets on the second Wednesday of every month virtually.
Contact the Suicide & Resiliency Services Coordinator, at 330-455-6644.
| July 8, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| August 12, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| September 9, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| October 14, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| November 11, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| December 9, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| January 13, 2027 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| February 10, 2027 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| March 10, 2027 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| April 14, 2027 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| May 12, 2027 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| June 9, 2027 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |