LGBTQ+ mental health
Navigating school and relationships is difficult for every young person, but for teens who identify as LGBTQ+, there are often many more challenges to face. Bullying, fear of rejection and chronic stress are just a few of the struggles reported from many LGBTQ+ teens in Stark County.
These young people may feel stigmatized and unsure about where to find an ally they can trust. These factors, and many more, can create a significant strain on an LGBTQ+ teen’s mental health.
In fact, research shows that LGBTQ+ youth have much higher levels of suicidal ideation than their heterosexual peers. For these vulnerable young people, early intervention, comprehensive treatment and family support are critical.
Find out how you can access resources for LGBTQ+ teens in Stark County.
Crisis Hotlines
LGBTQ+ youth can connect with caring allies and crisis intervention specialists 24 hours a day. Whatever challenges you might be facing, you are not alone. Help is just a phone call away.
Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 (follow prompt to press “3” for a counselor specifically trained in supporting LGBTQI+ callers) or call (330) 452-6000
LGBT National Help Center
1 (888) 843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline
1 (800) 246-7743 (PRIDE)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1 (800) 273-8255 (TALK)
TransLifeline.org
1 (877) 565-8860
The Trevor Project
1 (866) 488-7386
Alliance resources
1490 Parkway Blvd
Alliance, OH 44601
Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Alliance, OH 44601
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]
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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Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health & Recovery of Alliance
Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma Closed Friday, clients directed to Canton if an emergency or direct care needed Therapy & Counseling Individual
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LPNs Case Management Working with adults, adolescents, and children, as well as families in community/natural environments to improve symptom management, coping, and achievement of greater independence
1844 W State StAlliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 493-4553
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Canton resources
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4KidHelp
Promoting family strength and resiliency throughout Stark County:
4368 Dressler Rd. NW- Psychiatry services
- Medication management
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 433-1300
Phone: (330) 433-1300
Barbara Fordyce, PhD. & Associates
Comprehensive psychological services for children, transitional youth and adults.
4319 Hills and Dales Rd NWCanton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 492-2006
Phone: (330) 492-2006
Canton Community KidSummit Against Drugs
Prevention services promoting abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (AToD).
1227 Gross Ave. NECanton, OH 44705
Phone: 330-639-5890
Phone: 330-639-5890
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
Children’s Network of Stark County
Helping to investigate and prosecute crimes against children.
213 Market Ave. NSuite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-1700
Phone: (330) 451-1700
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 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
COMPASS Rape Crisis
24/7 Confidential Hotline: 330-452-1111 Mental health, counseling, and case management services for all survivors of rape and sexual assault Confidential Hotline
Hospital Advocacy
Justice System Advocacy
Ohio MENTOR & IFCS
Foster care and mental health services for young people with emotional, behavioral and other complex challenges.
4942 Higbee Ave NWSuite C & D
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 491-4331
Phone: (330) 491-4331
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OhioGuidestone
Providing counseling, support, advocacy, and education with a focus on prevention and treatment in the home, community, office, or telehealth. Additional Program:
The Prevent Relapse Occurrence Team with Enhanced Case management and Treatment (Protect) works with juveniles who have shown sexual behavior problems who are not incarcerated or are returning to the community following separation. PROTECT services are designed to work specifically with individuals who have been identified as participating in “sexting” behavior or other minor-related sexual behavioral issues.
4579 Everhard Rd NWSuite A
North Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (440) 260-6466
Phone: (440) 260-6466
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Pathway Caring for Children
Pathway is a private agency working with 14 Northeast Ohio Counties. A patient and loving home can make a world of a difference for a child coming from a troubled background. We walk you through every step of your foster care or foster-to-adopt journey. Being a foster parent takes resilience, creativity, flexibility, humor, and love. There is so much room for healing. YOU will be that soft landing spot as children begin to pick up the broken pieces of their lives.
4895 Dressler Rd. NW- On site Training
- 24/7 Support
- Community Building
- Mental Health Wraparound Services
- Transitional Age Services
- Individual or group therapy
- Support groups
- Case management
Suite A
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-0083
Phone: (330) 493-0083
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Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health and Recovery Inc.
Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma Therapy & Counseling Individual
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Couples/Marital Psychiatric Services Doctor (Psychiatrist)
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
LPNs Case Management Working with adults, adolescents, and children, as well as families in community/natural environments to improve symptom management, coping, and achievement of greater independence.
624 Market Ave. NCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 493-4553
Phone: (330) 493-4553
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Psychological & Family Consultants, Inc.
Counseling services for depression, anxiety, stress, family difficulties and more.
4572 Dressler Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-4220
Phone: (330) 493-4220
SAFY of Ohio: Canton/Akron
Community-based support services for Ohio families:
6279 Frank Ave. NW- Adoption services
- Behavioral health
- Family preservation
- Older youth services
- Therapeutic foster care
Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 305-1668
Phone: (330) 305-1668
Stark County Family Council
Wraparound services for youth and families who have complex, multi-system needs. Visit their website for more information.
6057 Strip Ave NWNorth Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-492-8136
Phone: 330-492-8136
Stark County Job & Family Services
Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437 Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.
221 3rd St. SE- Cash assistance
- Food assistance
- Medicaid & Medical
- Non-emergency transportation - Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
- Child care services
- Work experience program - Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits.
- Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.
- Foster care & adoption
- Kinship care
- Child support services
- Project KARE
- Healthy Start - Medicaid-funded program providing basic medical coverage for pregnant women and children up to 19 years old.
- PRC Plan - providing short-term assistance to address an emergent need and help families retain and maintain employment.
Canton, OH 44702
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 452-4661
Local: (330) 452-4661
TDD: (330) 451-8879
TDD: (330) 451-8879
Email: [email protected]
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Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Funding for mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery support services. Visit their website for more information about StarkMHAR.
121 Cleveland Ave. SWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-6644
Phone: (330) 455-6644
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Stark Community Support Network
Community safety net linking families to resources and social services.
- Community Support Services (Mental Health & Substance/Alcohol Abuse) - Identify, Link, and Support individuals and families through the mental health and alcohol and substance abuse system.
- Community Response Team (Trauma Care and Community Violence) - Refer, Assist, and Advocate for individuals and/or families experiencing trauma.
- Infant Mortality (THRIVE) - Identify and Support women through their pregnancies to reduce infant mortality.
- Pathways Hub (Pregnant Mothers) - Educate and Support pregnant mothers to ensure a safe and healthy delivery.
- Parenting Classes - Classes are available for parents by court order or personal request.
- Individual or Group Counseling - Clinical Counseling / Therapeutic Support Groups are offered to individuals or families.
Summit Psychological Associates: North Canton
Comprehensive mental health and substance use services for prevention, treatment and recovery.
4450 Belden Village St. NWSuite 701
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-2554
Phone: (330) 493-2554
Thrive Counseling Services
Youth counseling for children as young as 8 years old.
4119 Whipple Ave. NWSuite B
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 703-6578
Phone: (330) 703-6578
Queer in Canton Community Center
Queer in Canton works to build community and help LGBTQAI+ people and allies across Stark County find belonging. Offering:
2663 Cleveland Ave NW- Safe Space for the LGBTQ+ Community
- Support Groups
- Resource Distribution
- Youth programming for individuals 12-18 years old
- Community Closet
- Community Events
Please note that we'll be closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Canton, OH 44709
Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North Canton resources
Suite 1
North Canton, OH 44720
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Building Blocks Counseling Center
Mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services.
7300 Whipple Ave. NWSuite 1
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 433-2390
Phone: (330) 433-2390
Father Matthew Herttna Counseling Center
Mental health counseling and referrals available at the Walsh University campus.
2020 East Maple St.North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 490-7248
Phone: (330) 490-7248
North Canton Therapy Works
Counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples and families in North Canton.
1206 North Main St.North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 433-2688
Phone: (330) 433-2688
Email: [email protected]
The Relationship Center
Family and relationship counseling for individuals, couples and families.
7023 Mears Gate Dr. NWSuite A
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 497-2452
Phone: (330) 497-2452
Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre, LLC
Affordable health care for adults, children and families.
1201 South Main St.Suite 100
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 244-8782
Phone: (330) 244-8782
We Care Counseling, Inc.
Counselors specializing in complex trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, addiction and transitional youth.
7300 Whipple Ave. NWSuite 2
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 305-9100
Phone: (330) 305-9100
Mental health & substance use resources
Gay & Sober
Find a substance use support group for LGBTQ+ individuals in Ohio.
NAMI LGBTQ
Mental health resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare and Recovery, Inc.
Recovery resources for people struggling with mental health and addiction in Stark County.
SAMHSA: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)
National survey reports, agency and federal initiatives and related behavioral health resources.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth including crisis intervention and suicide prevention.