It's Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
Depression can be hard to talk about—so hard that a lot of men end up silently struggling for years, only to reach out when they’ve hit rock bottom. Others, sadly, don’t reach out at all. This is one of the reasons why men account for 3.5 times the number of suicides as women. And depression is one of the leading causes of suicide.
In case you missed it: 'Erase the Stigma' Photo Mosaic
On May 19, more than 2,000 visitors to Belden Village Mall took selfies for the social good! The photos were immediately printed and made into a photo mosaic that literally "Erased the Stigma" around mental illness.

See for yourself!
New local resource now available
StarkHelpCentral.com is now live! This search-focused site can help you find local resources around mental health, basic needs like food and housing, child safety, at-risk youth, addiction and much more. You can start your search by age group too, ensuring you get connected with resources that are relevant to you.
We're hiring!
Click below to learn more about current job openings at StarkMHAR!
Training Center: Don't miss these 2018 trainings!
Learn more about upcoming trainings from the StarkMHAR Training Center !
Save these 2018 dates!
  • June 20: Health Week on WHBC: Tune in to 1480 WHBC to hear John Aller, Executive Director of StarkMHAR, and other staff live from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. You'll learn what's being done right here in Stark County to address mental health challenges and more. Learn More »
  • June 21: Cultural Influence and Health Care Series: Faith-Based Culture and Community RSVP »
  • September 20: Cultural Influence and Health Care Series: Amish Culture and Community RSVP »
  • December 20: Cultural Influence and Health Care Series: Cultural Perspectives on Trauma RSVP »
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