Canton Counseling Center, PLLC

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to pause, reflect, and recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It influences how we handle stress, connect with others, and make decisions in our daily lives. Yet so many people struggle in silence.
This month is about:
Breaking the stigma around mental health.
Encouraging open conversations.
Supporting those who are struggling.
Reminding ourselves that it’s okay to ask for help.
💚 You are not alone.
💚 Your feelings are valid.
💚 Healing is possible.

Gentle Reminders
It’s okay to not be okay.
Rest is productive.
You don’t have to carry everything by yourself.
Small steps still count.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

04/16/2026

Child abuse isn’t always loud.
It doesn’t always look like bruises you can point to.

Sometimes it’s the quiet shift.
A kid who suddenly doesn’t want to go somewhere they used to love.
The way they get a little too quiet around certain people.
New fears they can’t explain.
Changes in sleep, behavior, or how they react to touch.

It’s easy to miss when you’re not looking for it,
and that’s the scary part.

Child abuse prevention month isn’t just about awareness…
it’s about paying attention.

Knowing who your kids are around.
not just their names — but their energy, their access, their role in your child’s life.

It’s about listening the first time your child says something feels off.
Even if it seems small.
Even if it doesn’t fully make sense yet.
Even if it’s inconvenient.

Because kids don’t always have the words to explain what’s happening,
but they will show you… if you’re willing to see it.

Trust your gut.
and more importantly, teach your kids to trust theirs.

04/10/2026

Signs of stress in kiddos.

04/10/2026

Join us for the Peoria Autism Acceptance & Appreciation Event!

Saturday, April 18, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Peoria Civic Center

This FREE, family-friendly event will feature a community resource fair, fun activities for all ages, and sensory bag giveaways. Come celebrate, connect, and support our amazing autism community!
We hope to see you there! 💙

04/02/2026

—a time to learn about the risks of alcohol and its impact on individuals, families and communities. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking, or knowing where to find support, resources are available.

samhsa.gov/alcohol
commongroundhelps.org

04/02/2026

At the Center for Prevention of Abuse, we believe you.

April is recognized nationally as both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month. We know it can be difficult to talk about our lived experiences surrounding abuse and assault. That’s why CFPA is here: to start the conversation.

We are here, even when it’s hard to talk. When you’re ready, so are we.

And we believe you.

https://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/

04/02/2026

🧩 World Autism Awareness Day 🧩
Today, we honor and celebrate neurodiversity—recognizing that every individual experiences and interacts with the world in their own unique and meaningful way.
As a social worker, I have the privilege of working alongside individuals and families navigating autism, and I am continually inspired by their strength, resilience, and authenticity. Autism is not something to be “fixed,” but understood, supported, and embraced.
Let’s move beyond awareness and toward acceptance, inclusion, and advocacy—creating spaces where individuals on the autism spectrum feel seen, valued, and supported for who they are.
💙 Listen without judgment
💙 Support without assumptions
💙 Advocate for inclusive communities
Together, we can build a world that honors all minds.

04/02/2026

Rich in life because we get to do this work.🩷

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04/02/2026

Our problems don’t need more problems.

Whatever you’re carrying--you don’t have to carry it alone

Life isn’t easy. The pressures on adults are real: working jobs, paying bills, managing personal relationships, and caring for ourselves and our family. It’s never just one thing.

Alcohol, ci******es, ma*****na, prescriptions, and other drugs are sometimes used to relieve that pressure. If you’re looking for alternatives, The Canton Family YMCA is here to help you take small steps to move forward, from wherever you are now.

03/25/2026

The next meeting of the Grief and Loss Support Group is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.

03/23/2026

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This month, we celebrate our very own; Jessica Schoon!

Thank you for your passion, your strength, and the way you show up for others. You truly embody what it means to make a difference . ✨