Stark County’s Drug Take Back Day

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Thank you, Stark County! The results are in! Stark County’s Drug Take Back Day collected 1,222.5 pounds of prescription medication from 16 countywide locations. Did you know Stark County has 17 permanent drug collection boxes accessible 24/7 and free of charge? View permanent drug collection locations at StarkMHAR.org/DrugCollection » Stark County’s Drug Take Back Day …

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BLOG: Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained first responders protect the safety of officers, the public and people with mental illness

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Are individuals with mental illness violent? While there is much debate on the topic, the fact remains those with mental health concerns are seven times more likely to become a victim of a violent crime rather than a perpetrator. Today, it is common to read the newspaper and hear a story regarding someone with a …

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BLOG: How the annual Point-In-Time Count helps reduce homelessness in our community

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One of the most common questions about homelessness heard locally is, “How many homeless people are in Stark County?” This is a hard question to answer with any accuracy, because people can change from housed to homeless, or vice versa, every day. The most reliable data comes from the Point-In-Time Count. During the last ten …

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