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Drug Free Stark County Drug Free Stark County is a department of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery. Multiple administrators post on behalf of Drug Free Stark County.

DFSC works with members of the local community such as law enforcement personnel, school administrators, students, guidance counselors, health care workers, alcohol and drug treatment providers, the faith-based community, and local business people. We have several committees in which these community representatives are involved. Posted comments, images and links do not necessarily represent our views. Any communication to this page that presents an imminent concern for anyone’s safety will be taken seriously and appropriate action may be taken to follow up on the well-being of individuals involved. This page was created to share information about the organization with the general public. To promote appropriate information exchange with community members, DFSC welcomes postings and comments that are related to the specific content posted on the site. Comments posted on this page will be monitored and StarkMHAR reserves the right to remove inappropriate comments such as the following:
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08/05/2026

Prevention begins long before a crisis occurs. Join us for the first official
Fresh Takes on Prevention webinar on August 19th to explore an "upstream"
approach to youth well-being.

We’ll be diving into the Protect Your Brain and Protege tu Cerebro e-courses—
free, self-paced tools designed for families, educators, and healthcare providers.
Learn how to integrate these resources into your community outreach.
📅 Aug 19, 2026
| 10 AM EST
🔗 https://preventionactionalliance.org/event/protecting-young-minds-free-prevention-resources-for-youth-families-and-communities/

07/27/2026

📢 Attention Ohio Educators, Mentors, and Youth Leaders: Applications are officially OPEN for the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Youth Advisory Council! 📢
Do you know an Ohio high school student who wants to make a real impact? We are looking for a diverse group of youth from across the state to join our council and ensure youth voices are heard on critical topics like mental health challenges and substance use/misuse.
As a member, the youth will have unique opportunities to:
• Create peer-to-peer messaging for social media and print focused on mental health awareness and prevention.
• Participate in advocacy efforts at both local and statewide levels to advise on policies and legislation that impact youth.
• Act as an advisor on agency grants related to youth programming.
• Build your skills through specialized training in leadership, advocacy, communications, and marketing.
If you know a student who is ready to lead, please share this opportunity with them!

🔗 Apply here: https://wkf.ms/3RFjZrF
Questions? Feel free to reach out to [email protected].

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07/08/2026

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At last week's Drug Free Stark County meeting, members contributed to "Our Prevention Story" in celebration of National ...
05/19/2026

At last week's Drug Free Stark County meeting, members contributed to "Our Prevention Story" in celebration of National Prevention Week, sharing why they're involved in prevention and how they take care of their mental health.

How would YOU answer these prompts?

05/10/2026

Parents & teachers play a crucial role in shaping how children learn & grow. During , talk about substance use prevention and well-being. Download games & activities: samhsa.gov/prevention-week/community-events/activities

04/08/2026

Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and other drugs is a concern for parents. In this public service announcement from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear ...

03/16/2026

It's Brain Awareness Week! Did you know that around 90% of Americans with a substance use disorder began using substances before the age of 18? It’s critical to reinforce the importance of protecting the developing brain.

03/16/2026

Here's the truth: There's no safe level of ni****ne use. But here's the good news: The benefits of quitting begin immediately. 🌱
Your body starts healing the moment you quit. And you don't have to go through it alone—free support is available right now.
📞 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
🌐 ohioquits.org
Take the first step today.

Kids see gummy medicine like vitamins, melatonin, or cannab*s and think “candy!”But they can be dangerous. Here’s how to...
03/15/2026

Kids see gummy medicine like vitamins, melatonin, or cannab*s and think “candy!”
But they can be dangerous. Here’s how to help your kids stay safe:
🍬 Store gummies up, away, and out of sight, preferably in a locked box or cabinet.
🍬 Never call gummy medicines “candy”.
🍬 Keep gummies in their original container.

Call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 to get connected to your local poison center. Poison Centers are here for you with confidential, non-judgmental, and free expert advice.

03/03/2026

It can be hard to have an open and honest conversation with your teen about substance use or mental health. Facts & Feels is a digital card game that was created to help parents like you start a conversation. Having the talk before spring break is a good time to start reducing their risk for substance use. Get playing at CDC.gov/play-facts-feels.

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121 Cleveland Avenue SW
Canton, OH
44702

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13304556644

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