Workplace Resources

Mental Health in the Workplace

Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

The National Alliance on Mental Illness presents what can a manager do to improve mental health in the workplace.
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American Psychological Association: Coping with Stress at Work

Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. But when work stress becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming. Learn more about the causes, effects, and ways to manage work related stress »

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

offers many resources on developing a general workplace health program. View the Workplace Health Model » and read more from the CDC:

CDC on Occupational Stress »

Depression in the Workplace: Facts from Mental Health America

“Clinical depression has become one of America’s most costly illnesses. Left untreated, depression is as costly as heart disease or AIDS to the U.S. economy, costing over $51 billion in absenteeism from work and lost productivity and $26 billion in direct treatment costs. Depression tends to affect people in their prime working years and may last a lifetime if untreated. More than 80% of people with clinical depression can be successfully treated. With early recognition, intervention and support, most employees can overcome clinical depression and pick up where they left off…”

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Learn how to handle a crisis

with Mental Health First Aid USA. This 8-hour training teaches participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Select your curriculum from three great courses. Whether you work with young adults or as a first responder in our community, there is a Mental Health First Aid training for you.

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StarkMHAR Providers

This local directory of qualified service providers, within the StarkMHAR provider network, addresses mental health and addiction treatment. The directory includes a brief description of each provider’s services, programs and contact information. 

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Creating a Drug-Free Workplace

Addiction Help

More than a matter of willpower, addiction is a disease that affects the brain. Scientific advances show substance addiction can be successfully treated and users can resume productive lives.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

offers many resources on developing a general workplace health program. View the Workplace Health Model » and read more from the CDC:

Alcohol and Substance Misuse »
Tobacco-Use Cessation »

Drug Drop-Off Locations

Don’t risk your unwanted prescriptions getting into an illicit supply pipeline. Drug Free Stark County has collaborated with law enforcement throughout Stark County to establish more than a dozen permanent drug drop-off locations. 

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Opiate and Addiction Task Force

In partnership with the Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, the Opiate and Addiction Task Force was created as a place for all sectors of Stark County to come together and address the issue of opiates here at home. The task force is comprised of law enforcement, medical personnel, treatment providers, community leaders, people with lived experience, and parents.

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SAMHSA Drug-Free Workplace Toolkit

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. View the online, interactive Drug-Free Workplace Toolkit » and access more online resources from SAMHSA.

What is Working Partners?

With more than 20 years of experience helping organizations – public and private, DOT-mandated, union-affiliated, multi-state and more – create and develop drug-free workplace policies and programs, Working Partners » strives to make drug-free operation easy by tailoring services to best fit an organization’s needs. 

Learn how a drug-free workplace affects the bottom line »

StarkMHAR Providers

This local directory of qualified service providers, within the StarkMHAR provider network, addresses mental health and addiction treatment. The directory includes a brief description of each provider’s services, programs and contact information.

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Drug Free Stark County

Drug Free Stark County operates as a community coalition led by Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery. It is a partnership of law enforcement, schools, faith-based organizations, parents, youth, business, health care and treatment providers who work to increase public awareness of the harmful effects of substance abuse.

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Stark County’s heroin epidemic

Stark County’s heroin epidemic is on the rise with the devastating effects of prescription drug addiction leading to a resurgence of heroin addiction. The number of people seeking opiate treatment since 2006 has increased more than 200% county wide. Local resources can be found at the following link.

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Suicide Prevention Resources

American Association of Suicidology

 is a national non-profit organization focused on suicide prevention. American Association of Suicidology also provides current scientific information, resources, information and a specific section for suicide survivors.

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Man Therapy

is a resource designed for working-age men (25-54), that utilizes humor to decrease stigma and encourage help-seeking behavior. Man Therapy provides information on mental health, including screenings and encouragement by utilizing an interactive website with videos to provide information, resources and self-help tips. 

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

provides suicide prevention information and resources to all Ohioans. Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation also provides data, statistics as well as past presentations. 

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Responding to Suicide in the Workplace

is a guide to various situations regarding suicide loss and post-vention planning.

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Right Direction for Me

is an effort from the Partnership for Workplace Mental Health, a program of the American Psychiatric Foundation and Employers Health Coalition, Inc. whose mission is to raise awareness regarding depression and stress in the workplace. Right Direction for Me also provides information on resources and where to get help. 

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Support Groups

Multiple treatment approaches are utilized in successful recovery. Support groups are an important component in mental health and addiction recovery.

For a list of local support groups »

Please use the “Type of Service” filter and choose “Support Groups”

Suicide Prevention Coalition

The coalition is a partnership of local community organizations, community members, and those with lived experience with a shared vision of working together in eliminating suicide.

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StarkMHAR Providers

This local directory of qualified service providers, within the StarkMHAR provider network, addresses mental health and addiction treatment. The directory includes a brief description of each provider’s services, programs and contact information.

Read more »

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

is a federal resource for suicide prevention that provides resources, educational materials, best practice programs and suicide prevention basics.

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Veteran’s Administration Resources

for the men and women who have served our country. Learn more about when to ask for help » and find additional veteran resources at:

Veterans Employment Toolkit »

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