Bullying
Unfortunately, many young people are victims of bullying. This can be a written, verbal or physical act that is threatening, intimidating or abusive. Often bullying is repeatedly carried out by one student toward another and causes emotional or physical harm. This behavior can also occur online through videos, blogs and social media. If you or someone you know is being bullied, contact your school counselor or a trusted adult right away or seek help from another local resource.
Bullying is a serious problem and should be addressed immediately. Prevention is always the best solution, but if you find that a child is in crisis, there are resources available to help. Remember, if a crime has been committed or if someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, here are some important next steps, resources and options to consider.
Crisis Hotlines
Anyone who is being bullied can reach out using one of the hotline numbers below for immediate help. Intake specialists are available 24 hours a day for confidential support.
Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 or call (330) 452-6000
Crisis Text Line
Text 4hope to 741-741
Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth)
1 (866) 488-7386
Talk to someone
1490 Parkway Blvd
Alliance, OH 44601
Canton, OH 44718
Door 6
Canton, OH 44721
Canton, OH 44704
Alliance, OH 44601
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Contact your local school counseling department if you or someone you know is being bullied at school.
Safer Schools Ohio
Tip line to report and reduce violence in Stark County schools.
Text or call: 1 (844) 723-3764
Text or call: 1 (844) 723-3764
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Alliance
Mental and behavioral health services for Alliance children and families.
Parkway Learning & Development Center SERVICES AT A GLANCE UNDER ALL PROGRAMS
Prevention and Consultation: Prevention services are designed to reduce risk factors, increase resiliency and prevent the development of further at-risk behavior. Mental health service providers offer consultation to administrators, teachers, parents or other adults to recommend behavior modification strategies and to provide support or suggestions. Diagnostic Assessment: A mental health professional conducts a diagnostic assessment to determine whether a child or youth has a mental health disorder by gathering information about the child’s life situation, such as: Effects of symptoms on functioning in home, school and community, Onset, frequency, duration and severity of current symptoms, History of current mental health problem, Relevant family and social history. A diagnostic clinical assessments are a requirement for preadmission to our programs. Case Management: We offer case coordination through our Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) department. CPST services include assisting in developing treatment plans and linking clients and their families with available and appropriate resources on a 24/7 basis. Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management: C&A’s team of child psychiatrists, certified nurse specialist and registered nurses provide a full array of comprehensive, integrates psychiatric services for children and adolescents including the latest psychopharmologic medications. Counselor and Social Worker Board (CSWMFT) (5) Licensees shall make available to clients links to websites for all certification bodies and licensure boards to facilitate consumer protection. Licensees shall provide a link to the board online license verification site on their web page - https://cswmft.ohio.gov/home.
1490 Parkway Blvd
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-5335
Phone: (330) 823-5335
Email: [email protected]
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Belden Village
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
4641 Fulton Dr. NW- Case management
- Diagnostic mental health assessments
- Medication management
- Case management
- Diagnostic mental health assessments
- Medication management
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 433-6075
Phone: (330) 433-6075
Trauma Services: (330) 454-7917
Trauma Services: (330) 454-7917
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Plain Community
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
1811 Schneider St. NEDoor 6
Canton, OH 44721
Phone: (330) 470-4061
Phone: (330) 470-4061
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Shipley Office
Mental and behavioral health services for children and families.
919 2nd St. NECanton, OH 44704
Phone: (330) 454-7917
Phone: (330) 454-7917
Coleman Health Services - Alliance
Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 11am – 12pm Clinical Services Recovery includes behavioral health, counseling, case management, substance use treatment, walk-in services, psychiatry, and crisis intervention and stabilization Residential Services Housing assistance, group housing, youth transitional services, budget management classes and other programs that help prepare clients for independent living Supportive Services Guardianship and family care, jail liaison support, adult protective services, adult day care services and eldercare case management Employment Services Job matching, assistance with interviewing, securing transportation and more
1410 West State St.Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-6932
Phone: (330) 823-6932
Coleman Health Services - Canton
Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 8am – 2pm Clinical Services Recovery includes behavioral health, counseling, case management, substance use treatment, walk-in services, psychiatry, and crisis intervention and stabilization Residential Services Housing assistance, group housing, youth transitional services, budget management classes and other programs that help prepare clients for independent living Supportive Services Guardianship and family care, jail liaison support, adult protective services, adult day care services and eldercare case management Employment Services Job matching, assistance with interviewing, securing transportation and more
400 Tuscarawas St. WSuite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 438-2400
Phone: (330) 438-2400
CommQuest Alliance
CommQuest Alliance Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and rape crisis Walk-in Assessment Hours:
Monday: 12pm - 2pm
Tuesday: 11am - 1pm
Wednesday: 9:30am - 10:30am
Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
1207 West State St.Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-8407
Phone: (330) 821-8407
Fax: (330) 821-8506
Fax: (330) 821-8506
Stark County Sexual Assault Hotline - to connect to Alliance Rape Crisis Program: (330) 452-1111
Stark County Sexual Assault Hotline - to connect to Alliance Rape Crisis Program: (330) 452-1111
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CommQuest Canton
Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, detox, hot meals, social center
- CommQuest Cleveland Ave Outpatient - 625 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and Supported Employment Program Phone: 330-445-2677 Site Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Monday & Tuesday: 8:30am - 11:30am Wednesday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Thursday: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- CommQuest Detox - 2600 6th St SW Canton, OH 44710 Phone: 330-830-3393 Enrollment Hours Any day 7:00am - 10:00pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- CommQuest Samaritans Table - 627 McKinley Ave NW Canton, OH 44703 Hot meal service Thursdays 11:00am - 1:00pm Phone: 330-454-8044
- CommQuest Canton Friendship - 2200 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44709 Social center, hot meal program, and group skills instruction Phone: 330-453-8776
- CommQuest Payee Center - 601 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Financial assistance for those who want or need a payee Phone: 330-453-4275 Window Hours Wednesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm Phone Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm
- CommQuest Metropolitan Centre - 601 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 Administration, education & employment services, school-based services, marketing, fund development and training Phone: 330-455-0374
CommQuest Massillon
Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program
- CommQuest Massillon Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services and case management Phone: 330-833-0234 Fax: 330-837-7705 130 1st St NW Massillon, OH 44647 Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday: 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday: 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Friday: 9:30am - 10:30am
- CommQuest Family Living Center Housing for homeless families If looking to be placed at a shelter in Stark County, you must call the Homeless Hotline at 330-452-4363 Phone: 330-452-9807 412 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646
- CommQuest Massillon Recovery Campus Wilson Hall - male residential addiction treatment and Driver Intervention Program Wilson Hall Phone: 330-830-8740 DIP Phone: 330-834-1934 1680 Nave Rd Se Massillon, OH 44646
Signs to look for
The following are common signs that a young person might be a victim of bullying:
- Becomes more isolated and less interested in spending time with friends
- Changes in eating habits, such as skipping meals or binge eating
- Complains of headaches or stomachaches
- Decreases in self-esteem
- Exhibits hopelessness or depression
- Fakes illnesses to avoid going to school
- Frequent, unexplained injuries or bruises
- Lack of interest in school and changes in grades
- Lost or damaged personal possessions
- Self-destructive behaviors that may escalate to acts of self-harm or talks of suicide
- Trouble sleeping or frequent nightmares
References
Tips to stop bullying
The following recommendations can help you take steps to stop bullying in your school or community. Of course, please do not do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or puts you in danger. There are plenty of safe and confidential ways to report your concerns:
- Approach the person who is being bullied and encourage him or her to leave the situation with you.
- Try to get the person who is doing the bullying to talk with you in private. Tell them that the behavior is harmful and ask them to stop.
- Get the support of other bystanders and act as a team to confront the bully.
- Defuse the situation. Ask an adult to intervene and tell the bully to think about the consequences of their behaviors.
- Talk to a trusted teacher, administrator or other adult about your concerns.
- Offer support to the bully. Talk to him or her about why they are angry or upset and encourage them to reach out for counseling.
- Resist joining in or laughing at the person being bullied – even if others are doing so.
- Walk away and encourage others to do so as well. Don’t give the bully the attention he or she is seeking.
- Use your cell phone to call or text for help if the situation escalates.
References
Helpful links
Ohio Department of Education
Anti-harassment, intimidation and bullying resources.
Safer Schools Ohio
Resources to help put an end to bullying and keep our local students safe.
NOBullying.org
Find bullying and cyberbullying facts, help and advice.
Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Learn how you can effectively address cyberbullying.
Stopbullying.gov
Ways to effectively prevent and stand up to bullying.