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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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While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. One way to check in on yourself is to take our mental health screening quiz. It’s a quick, free, and private way for someone to assess their mental health and recognize …

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