Community Wellness Grant RFP

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StarkMHAR is offering a funding opportunity for the development of new, and continuation of current, youth programs that address social factors such as education, poverty and lack of family supports that undermine physical and mental wellness. Eligible Stark County based 501(c)3 non-profit organizations may apply for up to $2,500. For more information, please visit https://starkmhar.org/programs/community-wellness-rfp/

Conversation Starter Cards

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Conversation is important. Simple conversation can significantly increase resiliency factors in youth. When children converse with their parents at the dinner table regularly, they are more likely to: Be emotionally strong Have better mental health Enjoy improved family relationships Download our conversation starter cards »

Stark County Mobile Response

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Stark County has a mobile response team available to families, kids and adults who find themselves in mental health crisis situations. The average response time is 19 minutes to have a professional on site to help. To contact the adult and youth mobile response teams, call 330-452-6000. Read the Canton Rep article » More Information …

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The Mindfulness Walk Wins Statewide Award

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Watch the Mindfulness Walk Video » A trail opened last year to boost visitors’ mental health at Petros Lake Park in Perry Township has won a statewide award. The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association recently announced that a committee had chosen Stark Parks’ Mindfulness Walk to receive the 10th Governor’s Award for Parks and Recreation. …

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