NAMI Stark County

05/28/2026

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Registration is OPEN for our Anti-Stigma Summit: "Changing the Narrative in Canton!"

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
📍 Location: First Christian Church, Canton, OH

Join us for a FREE full-day training for professionals in behavioral health, medical, and social services.

💡 Highlights:
- 7 Continuing Education Credits
- Expert-led sessions
- Tools for stigma-free service delivery

🗣️ Key Sessions:
- Impact of Stigma in Healthcare
- Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Innovative Response Solutions
- Effective Peer Programs (Panel)

📲 Register: [tinyurl.com/changingthenarrative2026](https://tinyurl.com/changingthenarrative2026)

Let’s work together to reduce stigma and improve care for those facing substance use disorders.

05/28/2026

What an incredible evening for mental health in Stark County! 💙
On May 19th, NAMI Stark County held a community fundraiser hosted by Main Street Bank, and we are still overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity shown by our community.
A very special thank you goes to JD Haavisto and JD's Gourmet HOT DOGS & More , who donated back 100% of the proceeds from hot dog sales to NAMI Stark County. Thanks to JD’s generosity, community donations, and support from our sponsors, we raised $1,713 to support free mental health education, advocacy, and support programs right here in Northeast Ohio.
Huge thanks as well to:
• LP3
• Laurie Nash & Main Street Bank Corp.
• John Allensworth
• Junior Vega & Vega's Intl. Entertainment
• And every single person who stopped by, donated, shared a laugh, or supported our mission.
For a small nonprofit doing important work, this kind of community support means everything. Thank you for showing up for mental health.

05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

It’s not too late to join the first-ever FaithNet class in Stark County 💙
Join us for a welcoming conversation about faith, hope, and mental wellness in our communities.
🗓️ May 28, 2026
🕒 3–5 PM
💻 Zoom | 💵 Stipends Available
Email mlittle@namistarkcounty.org to join us today!

05/28/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month may be ending, but caring for your mental health is a year-round commitment 💙
Summer classes at NAMI Stark County are starting soon! Join free programs like Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Homefront, Hearts+Minds, and more to build connection, support, and coping skills all year long.
Spots fill quickly — get started today:
https://namistarkcounty.org/support-and-education/program-interest-form

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Sometimes what makes the biggest difference is talking to someone who truly understands what you’re going through.

The NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine connects caregivers with trained volunteers who have caregiving experience themselves.

They understand the questions, the responsibility, and the care it takes to support a loved one — and they’re here to listen, share, and help you find your next step.

- Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), press “4” 📞
- Text FAMILY to 62640💬
- Explore: nami.org/family

05/27/2026

💙 Parents & caregivers: You don’t have to figure mental health out alone.

Join NAMI Basics — a FREE 6-session course for families of school-aged children living with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety & more.

✨ Taught by parents with lived experience
✨ Stipends available upon completion
✨ Virtual & in-person options

Register today:
https://namistarkcounty.org/support-and-education/program-interest-form/

05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Have you checked in on someone? Maybe try reaching out to the men your life. Men often hesitate seek help for depression. Let's work together make discussing mental health a normal part of our conversations.

05/27/2026

Where is today? We're with James Fye Lucas Tindell and Lucas Live Media chatting about NAMI Stark County, AVO Behavioral Health and Recovery, and Mental Health Awareness Month!

05/27/2026

Supporting someone you love through mental health challenges can feel overwhelming… but you don’t have to do it alone. 💜

NAMI Stark County’s FREE Family-to-Family class starts June 16th! Join other families, caregivers, and support people for real conversations, practical tools, and a community that truly understands.

✨ Free 8-session course
✨ Taught by trained peers with lived experience
✨ Stipends available upon completion
✨ Limited to 20 participants

🗓 Tuesdays | June 16 – August 4
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Stark County Education Center – North Canton

Register now: https://namistarkcounty.org/support-and-education/program-interest-form/