Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health

Happy 49th birthday to C&A! Our board and staff are proud to be part of the Stark County fabric for the past four decades. Middle age looks good on us!

🏳️‍🌈Resources are available to provide support at local and national levels. Don't be afraid to reach out! The resources below are found in Northeast Ohio!

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, call or text 988. You can also contact Coleman Crisis at 330-452-6000 or The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386.

C&A’s Prevention Program is found in collaborations and partnerships with schools and organizations across the county. Call today to learn more.

The renovations to the outside of our Belden Office are completed. The office, located at 4641 Fulton Dr, N.W., looks amazing. The upgrades included a new facade to the building, sidewalks and repaving the parking lot. We love the new look!

Our Prevention Team works to empower young adults through evidence-based curriculum. Community Impact Coalition (CIC), Adult Led Prevention, teaches young adults independent living skills to utilize as they transition into adulthood, including goal setting, moving out, effective communication and more.

C&A's staff members celebrated this year's doctoral interns on June 21 at Twisted Olive. This year's class started their internship on July 1, 2023, and will conclude on June 30. The agency enjoyed watching this group learn and grow during the past year and we wish each of them the best in their career journey. We look forward to seeing great things from each one of you! Front (l to r) interns Chris Alpert, Brooke Puharic, Cindy Ha, Melissa Miranda and Courtney Buis. Back, C&A Staff, Dr. Seandra Walker, Georgene Voros, Theresa Culver, Dr. Emma Farkas, Dr. Colin Christensen, Dr. David Coleman, Dr. Robert Willoughby, Mary Kreitz and Joe French.

Our Prevention Team supports youth through non-clinical mental health services. Stark County Youth Led Prevention (SCYLP) is a community-based, youth-led program where members encourage peers to continue making safe, healthy choices regarding mental health and substance use.

🏳️‍🌈Resources are available to provide support at local and national levels. Don't be afraid to reach out!

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, call or text 988. You can also contact Coleman Crisis at 330-452-6000 or The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386.

Our prevention team advocates for positive mental health through encouraging and empowering peers.

C&A recognizes the importance of helping youth develop the knowledge and skills they need to make safe, healthy choices in order to prevent mental health concerns.

C&A’s staff enjoyed a family outing last evening at Canal Park! Although the outcome of the game was not in favor of the home team, a good time was had by everyone including a great fireworks display to close out the night!

C&A was honored to celebrate JRC’s 50th Anniversary last evening! Congrats on this milestone achievement. Cheers to another 50 years of serving our community! JRC

Congratulations to C&A! For the third consecutive year, the agency was named a Top Workplace by The Cleveland Plain Dealer/cleveland.com. Through many hours of dedication by our Leaderahip team to listen, engage with staff and implement ideas, the agency is stronger! We are proud to win this award again!

🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+ young people that had access to affirming spaces reported lower rates of su***de.

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, call or text 988. You can also contact Coleman Crisis at 330-452-6000 or The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and sun-filled summer!☀️🌈🌼

Please take a minute to read this important announcement from C&A Board President Jennifer Meek-Eells.

C&A hosted United Way staff and funders yesterday for an onsite tour our Shipley location and learn more how United Way dollars are used to benefit the agency. The United Way funds the agency's Triple P program and After-school programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Massillon and Central YMCA's. C&A CEO Joe French led the discussion, entertained questions and led the tour. United Way of Greater Stark County

C&A celebrates Juneteenth! Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, following the Emancipation Proclamation.

📣There is still time to purchase tickets for our beer pairing event at Aeonian Brewing Co.! Join us June 25 for a tour of the brewery and three tastings complemented by appetizers. Get your tickets at https://onecau.se/aeonian.

🏳️‍🌈Almost a quarter of LGBTQ+ young people have reported being physically threatened or harmed. Join us in being a safe space for LGBTQ+ community members!

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, call or text 988. You can also contact Coleman Crisis at 330-452-6000 or The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386.

Wishing the happiest Father's Day to all fathers, grandfathers and father figures!

📣Join C&A June 25 at Aeonian Brewing Co. for a beer and appetizer pairing in one of Alliance's oldest buildings! Brandon Benson, co-owner of Aeonian, is hosting the event and explaining why the pairings work. Get your tickets today at https://onecau.se/aeonian.

Happy Flag Day!

C&A’s MST program has a 96% success rate. Our staff will show support from day one.

🏳️‍🌈Many LGTBQ+ young people do not find their homes to be affirming. Remember to show support and acceptance all year long!

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, call or text 988. You can also contact Coleman Crisis at 330-452-6000 or The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386.

Congratulations to Chief Operating Office Jodi Santillo on her graduation from Leadership Stark County on June 6. C&A is proud of her accomplishment. She joins fellow C&A Leadership Stark County graduates CEO Joe French, Chief Clinical Officer Georgene Voros and Assistant Chief Clinical Officers Kim Cernansky and Susan Brown.

Our fostering, caring and supportive relationship building helps develop a natural support network for extended family, neighbors and friends to help caregivers achieve and maintain changes.