FAMILY SUPPORT & EDUCATION
Addiction is called a family disease because it creates chaos, distress and disruption in the lives of everyone involved with the addict. Many of the seemingly helpful actions we take as family members in fact enable the addiction to flourish. It is vital for family members to become educated about this disease process and the best methods to truly help the addicted person. The groups listed here can provide this information as well as tools and emotional support to help families achieve peace and regain control of their own lives. All meetings are free and open to the public on a walk-in basis unless otherwise noted. This information was updated July 2022 but may not reflect all modifications due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please confirm meetings times and locations before attending as schedules may be subject to change. Some agencies may be offering virtual on-line meetings in place of or in addition to their regularly scheduled in-person meetings.
Interview with Kara Vogt from F.A.T.H.E.R.S. and StarkHeroinEpidemic.org
During this discussion she talks about how addiction has affected her family and how they have found peace and acceptance. She also discusses the founding of F.A.T.H.E.R.S. (Families Against the Heroin Epidemic Rally in Stark), and the information found in StarkHeroinEpidemic.org.
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INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT OPTIONS AND INFORMATION
It is possible to get court ordered involuntary treatment (potentially at no cost) for your loved one's drug or alcohol addiction. Casey's Law allows parents, relatives or friends to intervene in the substance use disorder of a loved one, regardless of age and without the filing of criminal charges.
http://caseyslaw.org/
COLEMAN CRISIS CENTER
STARK COUNTY MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM
2421 13th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
Crisis /Mobile Response Team Hotline 330-452-6000
Crisis Text line (ages 13-25) Text 4hope to 741-741
Opiate Hotline 330-454-HELP (4357)
Mobile Response Team is available 24/7 for urgent crisis intervention, information and referral and will provide behavioral health services wherever you
are day or night.
Detox services are no longer available at the Crisis Center however referrals are available by calling the Opiate hotline
THE ADDICT'S MOM (TAM)
This addiction advocacy group offers on-line discussion and support forums, articles and resources
addictsmom.com
THE ADDICTS PARENT - TAP UNITED
On-line peer support, discussion and information forums
tapunited.org
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
Unity Church of Massillon
4016 Wales Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646
Meetings on Saturdays at 10:00 am
Twelve step program for a diverse group of recovering people that includes adult children of alcoholics, codependents, and addicts of various sorts as well as adults raised in abusive or dysfunctional homes. On-line and telephone meeting options are also available.
adultchildren.org
AL-ANON
Structured meetings that provide coping tools and support for the family members of people with substance use and addiction problems. Meetings are offered in person over the phone and online.
Local information line 234-300-2830 (call or text)
Stark County area district direct website has the most current meeting schedules (printable), online meeting instructions and links
ohioafg48.org
Meeting information outside the area 1-800-344-2666
ohioal-anon.org
afg-akron.org
al-anon.org
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
322 3rd St SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Sundays at 7:30 pm
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Zoom For Hope
Permanent virtual meeting
Mondays at 6:00 pm
St. John's United Church of Christ
409 N. Wooster Ave
Dover, OH 44622
Mondays at 7:00 pm - virtual & in-person
Alateen meets also
Trinity United Church of Christ
3909 Blackburn Rd NW
Canton, OH 44718
Mondays at 10:00 am
St Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church
930 S. Nickleplate St.
Louisville, OH 44641
Mondays at 7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church
204 Edgewood Dr
Minerva, OH 44657
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm
Alateen & AA meet also
Northminster Presbyterian Church
237 W. Maple St
N. Canton, OH 44720
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm - virtual & in- person
St. Paul United Church of Christ
337 N. Main St.
Navarre, OH 44662
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Love Our Community (LOC)
1236 Sunnyside St SW Door 5
Hartville, OH 44632
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - virtual & in-person
Little Flower Catholic Parish
2040 Diamond St NE
N. Canton, OH 44721
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
St Joseph's Church
322 3rd St SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Brewster Friends Church
139 West Main Street
Brewster, Ohio 44613
Thursdays at 5:15
Christ Presbyterian Church
530 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
Thursdays at 7:00 pm -virtual & in-person
Grace United Methodist Church
1720 Schneider St NW
N. Canton, OH 44720
Thursdays at 7:00 pm - virtual & in-person
United Methodist Church
13370 Cleveland Ave NW
Uniontown, OH 44685
Fridays at 8:00 pm
Zion United Church of Christ
415 S. Main St
N. Canton, OH 44720
Saturdays at 10:30 am - virtual & in-person
ALATEEN
Alateen is for young people ages 10-20 years whose lives have been affected by someone else's addiction. The program is beneficial to youth who have lost a loved one to overdose as well as those with actively addicted loved ones or loved ones in recovery. On-line chat meetings also available.
Local information line 234-300-2830 (call or text0
Stark County area district direct website has the most current meeting schedules (printable), online meeting instructions and links
ohioafg48.org
ohioal-anon.org/alateen
Meeting information line outside the area 1-800-344-2666
St. John's United Church of Christ
409 N. Wooster Ave
Dover, OH 44622
Mondays at 8:00 pm
Al-Anon meets also
Minerva Presbyterian Church
204 Edgewood Dr
Minerva, OH 44657
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm
Al-Anon meets also
RG Drage School
2800 Richville Dr SW
Massillon, OH 44646
Tuesdays at 10:20 am
This is and in-school meeting for students only
AULTMAN GRIEF SERVICES
Aultman Compassionate Care Center
2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-479-4835
Resources, counseling and grief support workshops available
aultman.org/home/services/support-services/grief
CARING HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP
Liberty Baptist Church
2349 Southway SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Church 330-830-8885
Faye Griffith 330-224-8218
Support group for those who have lost a child. Call for meeting schedule information - currently suspended due to covid
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Christ-centered, 12- step program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, personal addiction problem or a family member’s addiction
celebraterecovery.com
New Life Tabernacle
3542 12th St NW
Massillon, OH 44646
330-832-4279
Meetings on Mondays at 7:00 pm
Chapel of Marlboro
8700 Edison Street NE
Louisville, Ohio 44641
330-935-0132
Meetings on Mondays at 6:30 pm
DFC Malvern
401 W. Main St.
Malvern, OH 44664
Meetings on Mondays at 6:30 pm
330-537-2581
Dueber United Methodist Church
645 Dueber Ave SW
Canton, Ohio 44706
330-456-8357
Meetings on Tuesdays at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm
Great Trail Church of God
16561 Liberty Church
Minerva, OH 44657
330-868-6117
Meetings on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
RiverTree - Jackson Campus
7373 Portage St. NW
Massillon, OH 44646
330-494-1860
Meetings on Fridays at 6:30 pm
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
This non-profit agency has counseling services available for children of substance abusers.
Shipley Clinic
919 2nd St NE
Canton, OH 44704
330-454-7917
Belden Village Office
4641 Fulton Drive N.W.
Canton, OH 44718
330-433-6075
Plain Community Office
1811 Schneider St. N.E., Door 6
Canton, OH 44721
Phone: 330-470-4061
Alliance Office
1207 West State Street, Suite G
Alliance, OH 44601
330-823-5335
childandadolescent.org
CoDA -CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS
Unity Church of Massillon
4016 Wales Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646
330-837-3737
Meetings on Tuesdays at 10:00 am
unitymassillon.org/regular-activities
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
Carrol-Stark-Tuscarawas Chapter
Central Presbyterian Church
47 2nd St NE
COMMQUEST FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP
1341 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44714
330-453-8252
Open discussion format support and education meetings for families of addicts
Meetings every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on the second floor. Check in at the front desk for room location.
commquest.org/family-support-group
COMMQUEST NURSE NAVIGATOR SERVICE
330-605-3887 call or text
This program provides support, education, interventions and service referrals for individuals and families affected by addiction. The program also involves providing Narcan to the community, as well as participation in the Quick Response Teams to follow-up on overdoses in the community and provide linkage to treatment, support, and education to victims and/or family members.
CRISIS CENTER OPIATE HOTLINE
330-454-HELP (4357)
This program provides local and statewide service referrals for individuals and families affected by addiction
EMBRACE GRACE
NewPointe Community Church
5305 Broadmoor Circle Northwest
Canton, Ohio 44709
Meetings are on Thursdays at 6:30 pm
National organization provides a 12 week series of faith-based mentoring and support classes for single women going through unplanned pregnancy.
Podcasts are available through the website also.
embracegrace.com
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS
1-800-736-9805
Peer support for families by families. Free on-line support meetings, newsletters and literature are available.
In person support group meetings are available in the Cleveland area.
familiesanonymous.org
LIGHT AFTER LOSS
Hope and Healing Center
3751 Burrshire Dr NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-846-3630
Provides support meetings (in person & virtual) and services for survivors of suicide and tragic losses.
Adult open support group meets the 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30- 8:00 pm
Newly bereaved suicide support group meets 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Traumatic loss open adult group meets the 4th Sunday of the month at 2:30 pm
lightafterlossstark.org
NAMI STARK COUNTY (NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS)
330-455-6264
Classes and support groups for people with mental illness or dual diagnosis and their families
NAR-ANON
1-800-477-6291
Structured meetings that provide coping tools and support for families of alcoholics & addicts
Literature and publications are also available
nar-anon.org
Manchester United Methodist church
5625 Manchester Rd Akron OH 44319
Meetings on Thursdays at 7:00 pm *contact john@mmelectricinc.com for virtual meeting information - no in person meetings at this time*
(NA meets at the same time and location)
Minerva Al-Anon/Nar-Anon
First Presbyterian Church
204 Edgewood Dr
Minerva, OH 44657
Meetings on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm
OHIO CAN (Change Addiction Now)
Advocacy and support programs for education, harm reduction and the role of family in the recovery process
ohiocanchangeaddictionnow.org
OHIO GUIDESTONE
Non-profit agency that provides counseling services for children as well as outpatient alcohol and drug rehab services, and recovery management programs for children and adults
401 W. Tuscarawas St
Suite 501
Canton, OH 44702
440-260-6466
3094 W. Market Street
Suites 103, 105, and 110
Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
Phone 440-260-2916
1433 5th St NW
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
330-343-8171
ohioguidestone.org
REFORMERS UNANIMOUS
1-866-733-6768 (24/7 helpline)
Faith-based recovery support for addicts and support ministry for the families of addicts
Temple Baptist Church
1212 Greensburg Rd
Uniontown, OH 44685
234-281-4320
Fridays 7:00 -9:00 pm
rurecovery.com
SEEDS OF HOPE
Mercy Medical Center
1320 Mercy Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44703
330-489-1143
Grief support for those who have lost a loved one.
clevelandclinic.org/locations/mercy-hospital/guest-services/supportservicesgrief-support
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY & FRIENDS PROGRAM
This program provides concerned significant others the tools they need to effectively support their loved one, without supporting the addictive behavior. The methods are based on the tools of SMART Recovery and CRAFT Therapy (Community Reinforcement & Family Training). These tools also help Family & Friends better cope with their loved one’s situation and regain their peace of mind. Meetings are currently available online. A Family & Friends message board forum and live chat room for additional support are also available in the online community website.
smartrecovery.org/family
STARK COUNTY TASC
624 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44702
330-479-1912
Provides intensive home-based therapy for youth and families as well as counseling and case management services for youth with mental health and behavioral concerns related to substance use. Services are available to the public without a referral.
starktasc.org
Please visit the links & info page for educational resources, tool kits, articles and literature for parents and family members