COVID-19 & Behavioral Health Services Nearly all Stark County behavioral health agencies are OPEN during the COVID-19 outbreak! We do not recommend skipping behavioral health appointments during the outbreak. Telehealth services are available to patients. Please contact your behavioral healthcare provider for more information. For up-to-date announcements regarding COVID-19 and behavioral health services in Stark County, please visit our website or follow our Facebook page. COVID-19 Webpage StarkMHAR Facebook

Workforce Development Scholarship StarkMHAR is currently accepting applications for a $1000 Workforce Development Scholarship! Applicants must be an employee of a Stark County not-for-profit behavioral health organization who wants to extend their training and education in the Mental Health, Alcohol or Drug field. Apply online by April 10th. Apply Now

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources COVID-19 (Coronavirus) concerns have the potential to impact your mental health. Seek help if you need it. Help is available 24/7/365. Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text 'TalkWithUs' to 66746. Stark County Crisis Hotline & Mobile Response Team at 330-452-6000. Crisis Text Line - text '4hope' to 741-741. Foundations Warmline at 330-455-1234 (9am-11pm) 10 Behavioral & Emotional Changes Parents May See During COVID-19

NAMI Stark County Offering Virtual Meetings Several NAMI support groups are now being offered virtually through Zoom and teleconference, including peer support, peer connections, and family support groups. Visit their website below for a list of meeting schedules and instructions. NAMI Website

CommQuest Update CommQuest Services recognizes the massive impact COVID-19 is having on our community, and we want to assure you, and your family, and your friends, that CommQuest Services is here, and we're open for business. CommQuest COVID-19 Response

C&A Update During these uncertain times we know our kids may be struggling with anxiety, and parents may need some additional tools to cope with the changes in schedules and routines. Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is here to help. All four Stark County C&A offices are open and taking new clients. Clients can be seen in person or through telehealth. For more information, call 330-433-6075.

Box Breathing Difficulty coping with emotions can contribute to mental health and substance use issues; however, the ability to manage emotions is a skill that can be improved with practice. Box breathing is a technique used to help calm the body and quiet the mind. Try it with us! Watch the Video

Free Gun Locks With the current increase in gun purchases, and youth spending more time at home, please consider securing your guns with a gun lock. They are available for free from most local police departments. Check with your police department today!

Conversation Cards Looking for something fun to do with your kids while school is closed? Simple conversation can significantly increase resiliency factors in youth. When children converse with their parents at the dinner table regularly, they are more likely to: Be emotionally strong Have better mental health Enjoy improved family relationships Download the StarkMHAR Conversation Cards

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