About StarkMHAR
Hope, Wellness and Recovery for Everyone
Mission
Lead the county’s mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery system to ensure access, quality, and hope.
Core Values
A Belief in Wellness & Recovery
Collaboration & Partnerships
Accessible & Culturally Appropriate Services
Innovation & Creativity
Integrity
Perseverance
People-Centered
Our Impact
To accomplish our vision and guide our mission, StarkMHAR supports wellness and recovery in Stark County through innovation in funding, collaboration, education and advocacy.
StarkMHAR Annual Report
StarkMHAR is empowered by the State of Ohio to plan, develop, fund, manage and evaluate community-based mental health and addiction services. Federal, state and local funds are utilized to ensure mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery support services are available to individuals and families in Stark County.
Board of Directors
StarkMHAR Board Membership Roster for SFY 2027
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Board of Stark County Commissioners Appointments
Class Of 2023-2027
- Rob Gress
- Denny Tan
- Leigh Shaheen
Class Of 2024-2028
- Frank Alessandro
- Kallen Boyer
- Crystal N. Dunivant
Class Of 2026-2028
- Diane Wilson
Class Of 2026-2030
- Chief Mark Brink
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Appointments
Class Of 2023-2027
- Richard Bennett
- Kathy Catazaro-Perry
- Taylor Schauer
- Pat Williams
Class Of 2026-2030
- Tammy Kaylor
StarkMHAR Leadership
Consumer Rights
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR) requires each service provider agency to appoint a Client’s Rights Coordinator and alternate to be available to discuss concerns from consumers, family members or advocates regarding adherence to the following list of consumer’s rights. If you would like further information, contact StarkMHAR’s Client’s Rights Coordinator/Ombudsman at 330-455-6644.
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