Best wishes for a safe and healthy New Year! Have a safe and happy New Year! StarkMHAR offices will be closed the afternoon of Dec. 29 and all day Jan. 1. Office hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 2. If you or a family member are in crisis, please call the Crisis Hotline anytime at 330-452-6000 or text 4hope to 741 741. Looking for a few self-care and stress management tips in 2018? Click the blue button below. Self-care & stress management tips

Talking with children, family and friends about substance abuse For many, the holidays bring extended time with family and friends in close quarters. Effective prevention starts with an honest conversation. Talk with your loved ones about substance abuse today. Click the button below for more on how to talk with children, adults and seniors. Talking points and resources

Don't miss these January 2018 trainings! Learn more about upcoming trainings from the StarkMHAR Training Center! Visit the Training Center

Save these 2018 dates! March 15, 2018: Cultural Influences in the LGBTQ Culture and Community April TBD, 2018: Leadership Breakfast 2018 April 9-10, 2018: PartnerSolutions Informatics Forum May 15, 2018: Clinical Day 2018 May 22, 2018: Stark County Coloring Day June 21, 2018: Cultural Influences in the Faith-Based Culture and Community September 20, 2018: Cultural Influences in the Amish Culture and Community December 20, 2018: Cultural Perspectives on Trauma

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