Sept. 9: Survivors of Suicide Walk Please join us as we walk in memory of our loved ones who have died by suicide. Opening remarks will begin at 6:00 p.m.on Sunday September 9, at Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park in Canton. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a balloon launch immediately following. All are welcome! Anyone who wishes to attend may park at the Westbrook United Methodist Church. You can enter the parking lot via 12th Street. This event will be held rain or shine! More Information

September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day September is National Suicide Prevention Month and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. In honor of this day, please join us in wearing purple on Monday September 10. At 8:00 p.m., light a candle and place it in the window of your home. More Information

Stark County Recovery Week is Sept. 10-16! Held during National Recovery Month, Stark County mental health and alcohol and drug addiction service providers and organizations are celebrating clients who have or are in the process of getting themselves on the road to recovery. For a list of events, click below: Recovery Week Events

Stark County's Drug Take Back Day is Sept. 22! Save the date for Drug Take Back Day! Police officials will be on-site to collecting medications and disposing of them without harming the environment. This program is completely anonymous and no questions will be asked and no identification is needed. All medications will be accepted. For a list of drop-off locations, click below: Drop-Off Locations

Mental Health & Addiction: Breaking the Stigma Join us for a symposium on behavioral health issues within our region. This event brings together thought leaders from across the area, and country, to discuss our response to the current crisis we are facing, including the addiction, mental health and psychiatric needs of our community.  WHEN: Tuesday, September 25 WHERE: Walsh University Barrette Business and Community Center  TIME: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. COST: $25 per person Register Online

Be a #StigmaSquasher! Take a picture at one of our selfie stations in Belden Village Mall now through October 7, and use #stigmasquasher on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Don't forget to tell us all the ways you are squashing the stigma on mental health! Facebook Twitter Brand new: Instagram!

New Opportunities! Click below to learn more about current job openings at StarkMHAR and within our care network. Click here for postings StarkMHAR: Homeless Navigation Specialist

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

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Events Fall 2018 NAMI Mental Health Education Classes More Information » September 9: Survivors of Suicide Walk More Information » September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day More Information » September 10-16: Stark County Recovery Week More Information » September 20: Cultural Influence and Health Care Series: Amish Culture and Community RSVP » September 22: Drug Take Back Day - safely dispose of expired, unused or unwanted prescription and OTC medications More Information » September 25: Mental Health & Addiction: Breaking the Stigma at Walsh University Register Online » December 20: Cultural Influence and Health Care Series: Cultural Perspectives on Trauma RSVP »

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