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Remembering, honoring and supporting those who have been impacted by suicide. The Stark County Suicide Prevention Coalition invites all individuals impacted by suicide loss, those struggling with suicidal thoughts, and those wanting to show support to prevent suicide to come walk with us! Pre walk activities begin at 9:30 with opening remarks at 10 and the one mile walk immediately after. Rain or shine! This event is FREE.

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988 Day is September 8th and is for showing up — and caring out loud.

Mental health matters. And 988 provides judgment-free support 24/7. On 9/8, help spread the word that help is just three numbers away.

Post. Share. Text. Check in. However you show up, it counts.
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The Leigh Shaheen Recovery Workforce Scholarship is offered to individuals in recovery seeking to advance their education in a Mental Health, Alcohol or Drug related field.

Scholarship applications from eligible applicants, with the required narrative, should be submitted online. Only complete applications will be accepted.

starkmhar.org/initiatives/workforce-scholarships/

The deadline to apply is 11/08/2026 at 11:59 p.m.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Come walk with us on Sunday September, 13th for the Annual Walk for Suicide Awareness. Remembering, honoring and supporting those who have been impacted by suicide.

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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.