A new school year can bring stress for your child - and you. Below are some common school-related stressors. Ask your child how they're doing with these and any other issues, then listen and connect to resources.

Thank you to all who attended the Zero Suicide Training last week! The Zero Suicide Academy provides training for leaders of health and behavioral health care organizations that seek to dramatically reduce suicides among patients in their care. We are excited to see how our partners will implement the initiatives and make a direct impact on our community!

Take a picture at one of our selfie stations in Belden Village Mall today 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!

The following links can provide a reminder of the recent service transitions in our care network.

StarkMHAR is pleased to offer individuals in recovery seeking to advance their education in a MH/AoD related field, an opportunity for an academic scholarship. This scholarship is offered to individuals in recovery seeking to advance their education in a mental health, alcohol or drug related field. Applicants must be a Stark County resident with lived experience interested in working in the behavioral health field and advancing their education through enrollment in an accredited vocational, technical or college program. Deadline: August 24.

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.

Click below to learn more about current job openings in our network.

Learn more about upcoming trainings from the StarkMHAR Training Center !