Our Impact
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR) is the county “Board.” The role of county boards is to plan, evaluate, and fund mental health and addiction services locally by contracting with a wide range of providers for prevention, treatment and recovery support for their community members. Additionally, StarkMHAR regularly looks for areas that need special attention, and makes plans to address those. Learn what’s happening now.
Strategic Goals
The StarkMHAR Strategic Plan for 2024-2027 outlines action steps being taken or planned to accomplish our objectives in these areas:
Goal A
StarkMHAR will strengthen the mental health and addiction recovery system through its partnerships and service providers.
Goal B
StarkMHAR will enhance workforce capabilities to bolster the operations of the mental health and addiction recovery system in Stark County.
Goal C
StarkMHAR will foster awareness of mental health, addiction recovery, the organization, and its mission and efforts.
Goal D
StarkMHAR will optimize its internal strategies for effective and efficient operations.
Some highlights from StarkMHAR’s 2021-2023 Strategic Plan include:
Provider Locations
Initiatives
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Community Wellness Grant RFP
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR) periodically offers 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.
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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery supports the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training of law enforcement professionals in our community. Crucial to reducing violence and ensuring successful intervention of mental health and substance use situations, officers are trained in proven and effective communication techniques.
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Drug Free Stark County
The mission of Drug Free Stark County is to prevent and reduce substance misuse and abuse by engaging diverse groups, supporting proven strategies, and increasing awareness of the potential risks of substance use.
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Homeless Navigation Hotline 330-452-4363
The Stark County Homeless Navigation Hotline, a department of the Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, refers callers to appropriate shelters and other programs for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness after conducting an initial assessment interview.
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Mobile Response
The Mobile Response Team of professionals trained in crisis intervention, information and referral will provide behavioral health services wherever you are, any time of day or night.
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Opiate & Addiction Task Force
Opiate & Addiction Task Force meetings are held on the third Friday of the month from 11:30 – 1:00 via Microsoft Teams. Please join us to learn more about how you can help address the addiction epidemic!
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Stark County’s System of Care
A system of care is a range of effective, community-based services and supports for children and youth – with or at risk for mental health or other challenges – and their families.
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StarkMHAR’s Vision in Action
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery is committed to doing our part to create a better community.
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Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Stark County Suicide Prevention Coalition welcomes individuals or organizations that would like to join us to promote suicide prevention activities, reduce stigma around suicide and mental illness, and to empower individuals to get involved in saving lives.
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Workforce Scholarships
The StarkMHAR scholarship program, funded through a charitable fund at Stark Community Foundation, provides two $2,000 scholarships annually—the Spring Workforce Development Scholarship and the Fall Recovery Workforce Scholarship.
Get Involved
Help us bring hope, wellness and recovery to our community. Your support and advocacy directly benefit the people of Stark County.