Support groups
No matter the challenges you might be facing, a support group could provide the encouragement you need to get through a difficult time. Find a safe, supportive and confidential environment to share your story.
Grief support groups
Canton, OH 44710
Canton, OH 44708
Canton, OH 44703
Aultman Hospital
The largest hospital in Stark County. Emergency Room provides services for individuals with urgent health care concerns. Also a place for parents to safely and legally give their babies up. Aultman Serenity Program provides medical forensic nursing care to individuals impacted by violence. Including individuals that have experienced: abuse and neglect, domestic violence, human trafficking, or sexual assault. Offer grief support groups, more details online here.
2600 6th St. SWCanton, OH 44710
Phone: (330) 452-9911
Phone: (330) 452-9911
Emergency Room: (330) 363-6203
Emergency Room: (330) 363-6203
Hours: 24/7
Cleveland Clinic at Mercy Hospital
Emergency health care services available 24/7. Child delivery and support services in Stark County:
1320 Mercy Dr. NW- Maternity and mother/baby care
- Breastfeeding support
- Neonatal special care nursery
- High-risk pregnancy support
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 489-1000
Phone: (330) 489-1000
Cancer Support Group: (330) 430-2788
Cancer Support Group: (330) 430-2788
Seeds of Hope: (330) 489-1143
Seeds of Hope: (330) 489-1143
Light After Loss Survivors Support Group
A suicide loss survivors support group that meets every 3rd Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Visit https://lightafterlossstark.com/support-groups/ for more information.
Summit Psychological Associates: Downtown Canton
Comprehensive mental health and substance use services for prevention, treatment and recovery.
832 McKinley Ave NWCanton, OH 44703
Mental health support groups
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
North Canton, OH 44720
Massillon, OH 44648
Canton, OH 44702
Green, OH 44685
In Stark County, mental health support groups provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment to talk and listen. These sessions help attendees find understanding and reassurance from peers in similar situations, while offering different perspectives, ideas and viewpoints. Find schedules and contact information for support groups near you.
ASCEND
Formerly Foundations Promoting recovery through peer support, education, advocacy and networking. Peer ran Respite Unit is based on short-term, in-house stay for those struggling with mental health and addiction recovery issues. Free(no insurance necessary or accepted) Also offers classes in person or via zoom with a possible $45.00 Walmart card stipend for attending 20 classes. Additional locations: 227 Third St. SE, Suite: Make-A-Way
Massillon, OH 44648 Satellite Location for Education & Recovery Massillon
116 Cleveland Avenue NW Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 454-2888
Phone: (330) 454-2888
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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
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Patient and family outreach for those affected by mental illness.
Phone: (330) 833-3135, ext. 2170
Phone: (330) 833-3135, ext. 2170
The Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center
Licensed counselors treating and diagnosing mental health conditions. Support Groups: Contact for information about joining.
1469 South Main St.- Men's Sexual Addiction Recovery Group Ongoing every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm This therapy group is designed for men seeking to overcome a variety of unwanted sexualized behaviors. It is confidential, faith-based, and emphasizes healing from sexual brokenness, shame and guilt. The recovery process encourages personal integrity and healthy connections with other men. Membership is screened by the facilitating counselor, Dr. Rick McQuistion.
- Women's Partners of Men with Sexual Integrity Issues Therapeutic Group Ongoing Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm This therapy group is designed for women with partners who struggle with sexual integrity issues. Topics that are frequently covered include: betrayal trauma & triggers, boundaries, anger, grief, sexual intimacy, and rebuilding trust. This group is confidential, faith-based, and joy-filled. May women have commented it's the first place they have found support and begun to realize they are not alone on this healing journey.
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 499-3065
Phone: (330) 499-3065
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Make-A-Way Drop-In Center
Social, recreational and educational opportunities for people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
227 3rd St.Massillon, OH 44648
Phone: (330) 837-0650
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NAMI Stark County
Mental illness can be extremely isolating and it's not uncommon to lose friends along the way. This is a chance to meet new people. Support Groups are free to attend and no registration is required. Support Groups for those impacted by mental illness, family members and natural supports. Help is available; you are not alone! Visit namistarkcounty.org/support-groups/ for updated Zoom links. All groups meet virtually.
121 Cleveland Ave SW- Friday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Friday
- Tuesday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Tuesday
- Sunday Night Support Group (Peers and Family Members): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Sunday
- Monday Family Support Group (Family Members) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Groups meets weekly Monday
- Wednesday Let’s Talk Support Group (Family Members and Peers with Mental Illness/Substance Abuse) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Wednesday
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Email: [email protected]
OCD/Scrupulosity Support Group
Individuals living with obsessive compulsive disorder and scrupulosity.
Queen of Heaven Parish, 1800 Steese Rd.Green, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 499-0373
Phone: (330) 499-0373
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Substance use support groups
Canton, OH 44718
Canton, OH 44718
- Find nearby Alcoholics Anonymous or Alateen meetings at al-anon.org/find-an-al-anon-meeting/.
- Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from an addiction to narcotics. Call or visit online for schedule and details.
- Faith-based Addiction Recovery Program locations here.
- Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from cocaine addiction. Visit online for schedule and details.
- For gambling addiction support, visit gamblersanonymous.org/ to find meetings and support groups near you.
- Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-centered 12-step program for recovery from all “hurts, hang-ups, and habits.” Find a group at https://locator.crgroups.info/
BeSobr
Anonymous class for individuals recovering from substance use.
Cathedral of Life, 4111 38th St. NWCanton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-LIFE (5433)
Phone: (330) 493-LIFE (5433)
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
Glenbeigh
Intensive outpatient services and support for loved ones.
4661 Belpar St. NWCanton, OH 44718
Support for families struggling with addiction
Canton, OH 44718
Canton, OH 44702
- For gambling addiction support, visit gamblersanonymous.org/ to find meetings and support groups near you.
- Find nearby Alcoholics Anonymous or Alateen meetings at al-anon.org/find-an-al-anon-meeting/.
- Find a meeting for Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families online here.
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
Glenbeigh
Intensive outpatient services and support for loved ones.
4661 Belpar St. NWCanton, OH 44718
NAMI Stark County
Mental illness can be extremely isolating and it's not uncommon to lose friends along the way. This is a chance to meet new people. Support Groups are free to attend and no registration is required. Support Groups for those impacted by mental illness, family members and natural supports. Help is available; you are not alone! Visit namistarkcounty.org/support-groups/ for updated Zoom links. All groups meet virtually.
121 Cleveland Ave SW- Friday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Friday
- Tuesday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Tuesday
- Sunday Night Support Group (Peers and Family Members): 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Sunday
- Monday Family Support Group (Family Members) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Groups meets weekly Monday
- Wednesday Let’s Talk Support Group (Family Members and Peers with Mental Illness/Substance Abuse) No Group July – August: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Wednesday
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Phone: (330) 455-6264
Email: [email protected]
Other support groups
Canton, OH 44721
Canton, OH 44708
Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-centered 12-step program for recovery from all “hurts, hang-ups, and habits.” Find a group at https://locator.crgroups.info/
Compassion Church
Offer Faith Thru The Journey, a Cancer Support Group. First Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in Room 204.
1920 Schneider St. NECanton, OH 44721
Phone: (330) 497-3166
Phone: (330) 497-3166
Cleveland Clinic at Mercy Hospital
Emergency health care services available 24/7. Child delivery and support services in Stark County:
1320 Mercy Dr. NW- Maternity and mother/baby care
- Breastfeeding support
- Neonatal special care nursery
- High-risk pregnancy support
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 489-1000
Phone: (330) 489-1000
Cancer Support Group: (330) 430-2788
Cancer Support Group: (330) 430-2788
Seeds of Hope: (330) 489-1143
Seeds of Hope: (330) 489-1143
Give an Hour
Give an Hour is a nonprofit with a mission to develop national networks of volunteer professionals to respond to acute and chronic conditions, providing those in need with help and hope. Provide a number of peer support group programs including:
- Mass Violence
- Military
- Military Family
- Interpersonal Violence
- Parent
- Financial Fraud
- Rare Caregiver
Greater East Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
A safe place for caregivers, family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s. Canton Day Caregiver Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month from 1-2 pm
Faith United Methodist Church
300 9th Street, NW
Canton, Ohio 44720 Canton Evening Caregiver Support Group
4th Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm
SarahCare
6199 Frank Avenue, NW
Canton, Ohio 44720 Alliance Caregiver Support Group
1st Wednesday of the Month from 1-2pm
Alliance Senior Center
Rock Hill Park
602 W. Vine Street
Alliance, Ohio 44601
Phone: (800) 272-3900
Phone: (800) 272-3900
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Anonymous gathering of individuals recovering from sex addiction. Call for schedule and details.
Phone: 1 (800) 477-8191
Phone: 1 (800) 477-8191