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
(SFY2026 – July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
Drug Free Stark County meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
Contact the Coalition & Community Development Coordinator, at 330-455-6644.
| July 8, 2025 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| August 12, 2025 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| September 9, 2025 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| October 14, 2025 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| November 11, 2025 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| December 9, 2025 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| January 13, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| February 10, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| March 10, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| April 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| May 12, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
| June 9, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Virtual |
Opiate & Addiction Task Force Meeting Schedule
(SFY2026 – July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
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 18, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| August 15, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| September 19, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| October 17, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| November 21, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| December 19, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| January 16, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| February 20, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| March 20, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| April 17, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| May 15, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
| June 19, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Virtual |
Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting Schedule
(SFY2026 – July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
The Suicide Prevention Coalition meets on the second Wednesday of every month virtually.
Contact the Suicide & Resiliency Services Coordinator, at 330-455-6644.
| July 9, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| August 13, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| September 10, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| October 9, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| November 12, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| December 10, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| January 14, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| February 11, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| March 11, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| April 8, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| May 13, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |
| June 10, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Virtual |