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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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Intervention response services help children, young people and adults right where they are. At times children, young people, adults and their families need help restoring calm. The Mobile Response Team of professionals trained in crisis intervention, information and referral will provide behavioral health services wherever you are, anytime of day or night. Dial the Mobile …

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Nearly all Stark County behavioral health agencies are OPEN during the COVID-19 outbreak! We do not recommend skipping behavioral health appointments during the outbreak. Telehealth services are available to patients. Please contact your behavioral healthcare provider for more information. Visit our COVID-19 Update page »