Community Support Services

01/07/2026

Have you made it to the Alfred McMoore exhibit at Akron Art Museum yet? The museum will dedicate a special day to Alfred, his artwork and mental health on Thursday Jan. 15. We're excited to participate in the free event, which will feature panel discussions from local mental health organizations - including CSS! - art-making activities, exhibit tours, wellness activities and more. We're looking forward to honoring the legacy of our late client, Alfred, and putting a focus on local mental health supports. Come join us!

Check out the itinerary of Alfred McMoore Day at

Join us for Alfred McMoore Day: Art & Mental Health, a free celebration featuring galleries, art, and mental health resources.

01/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Laura Villwock to CSS! Laura is our new director of marketing and development, taking over after the recent retirement of Michael Gaffney. Laura joins us with extensive experience in nonprofit management and community outreach, most recently with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Welcome, Laura!
https://www.cssbh.org/news/css-marketing-leadership-transitions

01/01/2026

As the new year starts, we want to thank our board members, donors, community partners, event sponsors and followers for your support this past year. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and passion for making mental health a priority in our community. We wish you all the best in the new year!

12/31/2025

As part of their college field placements, two of our staff members have created a series of workshops to engage clients living in our supportive housing facilities. They recently helped the clients build gingerbread houses. In addition to being festive, the activity helped clients strengthen skills such as patience, focus, socialization - and how to be gentle with themselves when a project doesn't go as planned. Thank you, Sarah and Erin!

12/31/2025

‼️UPDATE!‼️The Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center at 111 E. Voris St. will be open nightly through SUNDAY, JAN. 4th, to provide shelter, food and clothing for those in need.

Volunteer staff are needed, and donations are always welcome! Find details and updates at www.AkronEmergencyShelter.org!

12/29/2025

Gusty winds and a cold front will push temps into the teens - or below - this week. The Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center will be open nightly to provide shelter, food and clothing for those in need of a warm place to stay overnight through Friday, Jan. 2. The center is located at 111 E. Voris St., Akron. Volunteers are needed to help staff it, and donations are always welcome! Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A4A72DA4FCC52-53819516-akron for details.

12/29/2025

Our offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year's Day. We wish everyone a safe and joyous start to the new year!

12/26/2025

Mark your calendars! Our annual celebration of our clients' creative expression, Art of Recovery, is set for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at House Three Thirty. Stay tuned for updates on our website, cssbh.org/ArtofRecovery2026.

12/23/2025

Thank you to the grade-school "elves" who donated 300 greeting cards for our clients - with their own messages and artwork! These personal touches add a bright spot to our clients' holidays. Thank you for being so thoughtful!

12/23/2025

The holiday season can bring complicated emotions, especially for those who are dealing with mental health challenges and those grieving a loss. No matter the situation, remember to be gentle with yourself. Self-care is the best gift you can give yourself this holiday season!

Between busier schedules, elaborate meals, family dynamics, and shorter days, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our experts share simple tips on how to balance mental and physical health during the holidays.

12/22/2025

We are so proud of Julian for branching out with his art! His artistic creations have been featured in our Art of Recovery event for the past few years, and we're excited to see him sharing his art more widely. Way to go!

12/22/2025

Our offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. We wish everyone a warm, safe holiday!