Project Homeless Connect Thursday, September 20, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Canton Memorial Civic Center 1101 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44702 Each year Project Homeless Connect hosts an event that connects those who are in danger of becoming homeless, are homeless or are just getting re-established after being homeless with agencies and services that give them a hand up. More Information

Stark County's Drug Take Back Day is Sept. 22! Save the date for Drug Take Back Day! Police officials will be on-site collecting medications and disposing of them according to proper protocols. This program is completely anonymous - 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

MSW Cohort Information Meeting StarkMHAR has partnered with the University of Akron School of Social Work to create a cohort model for a master's degree program in social work. Join us for a free informational meeting in the StarkMHAR Inclusion Room on September 26th at 5:30pm. View the Meeting Flyer

NAMI Moving Forward for Mental Health Walk Join NAMI for its Annual Moving Forward for Mental Health Walk on Sunday, October 7 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and show your support for those in our community who are touched by mental illness. All participants MUST register for this event – there is no fee for registration. Check-in is at 1:00 p.m. at the Hoover Park Pavilion. The walk starts at 2:00 p.m. Register

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: Health Information Technology System Administrator

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 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 » September 26: MSW Cohort Information Meeting More Information » October 7: NAMI Moving Forward for Mental Health Walk More Information » December 20: Cultural Influence and Health Care Series: Cultural Perspectives on Trauma RSVP »

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