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On Thursday Sept. 10, wear purple during the day and light a candle in the window at 8:00 p.m. Know the warning signs Keep hope alive. Suicide can be prevented. Each year in the United States, people of all ages complete suicide. Of these individuals, approximately 80% have given warning signs to their families, friends …

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Held during national Recovery Month, Stark County mental health and alcohol and drug addiction service providers and organizations are celebrating clients who have or are in the process of getting themselves on the road to recovery. Each day is new for those who are battling complex brain disease. Reduce the stigma of seeking treatment by …

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 HOPE & CIT Awards! Thank you for your outstanding work and the positive impact you’ve made in our community! The HOPE Awards honor people and organizations who are making strides and influencing change to advance behavioral health right here in Stark County. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Awards …

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Author: Allison Esber, MSSA, LISW, OCPSA, Systems Initiative Manager at Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Whether you are new to professional mental health support or have been in treatment before, help is here. Telehealth provides video and/or telephone counseling support due to increased worry, stress, loneliness, and other factors. Intake, assessments, and treatment can …

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About one-in-five U.S. adults know someone who uses pronouns other than he or she. Normalizing all pronouns can ensure that all of those five people can feel supported. Using a person’s chosen name is linked to reduced depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior among transgender youth. Using a person’s “dead name” (or the name …

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