MEDICAL, DENTAL & HARM REDUCTION SERVICES
This page contains information about free or low cost medical and dental services in Stark County. The clinics listed may be Medicaid providers, free service providers or sliding fee service providers. Please call to confirm eligibility and payment requirements. Harm reduction refers to strategies such as needle exchange programs and Narcan kits which minimize the dangerous or deadly effects of drug abuse on individuals suffering from addiction. This information has been updated as of September 2019 but may be subject to change.
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES
Project PROACT1
Patient's Right to Opioid Alternatives - Conservative Treatment First
North Central Academy of Chiropractic's initiative to promote non-drug alternatives to pain treatment and management and provide referrals to chiropractic doctors
http://ohiochiro.org/index.html
Take Charge Ohio
A website for patients, practitioners and the general public to promote and implement safer pain management and pain medication practices
http://www.takechargeohio.org/
SWAP (Stark-wide Approach to Prevention) syringe exchange program
Canton City Public Health
420 Market Ave N,
Canton, Ohio 44702
330-489-3322
Every Friday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Free and anonymous services include:
Sterile needles and injecting supplies and safe, consistent disposal of used needles
Access to a nurse navigator to answer questions regarding treatment and treatment options, as well as referrals to treatments
Narcan kits
Mental health referrals
Education on wound care
Peer support
Safer sex supplies
HIV testing
Hepatitis C testing* (if kits are available)
Information on Canton City Sexual Health Walk-in Clinic
Where to get a NARCAN Kit
MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
ACCESS HEALTH STARK COUNTY
The Goodwill Community Campus
408 Ninth St., 2nd Floor
Canton, OH 44707
330-437-3715
Provides access and support for those that are under-served and uninsured in our community through a coordinated system of health care and community resources
http://accesshealthstark.org/
ALLIANCE AREA RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING/COMMQUEST
330-821-7273
ALLIANCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
Non-profit primary care and women's health services available on a sliding fee basis. Referrals and financial eligibility services available
Family practice and walk-in primary care 330-596-7581
Women's health 330-596-7580
1401 S Arch Ave
Suite A
Alliance, OH 44601
110 W. Cambridge
Alliance, OH 44601
https://www.alliancefamilyhealth.org/
ALLIANCE PREGNANCY CENTER
75 Glamorgan St
Suite 103
Alliance, OH 44601
330-821-7283
Maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, wipes and formula available
Pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound testing and counseling and referral services available
http://alliancepregnancycenter.com/
BEACON CHARITABLE PHARMACY
Goodwill Campus
408 9th St. SW
Canton, OH 44707
330- 445-1087
Provides prescription medication assistance to uninsured and underinsured residents of Stark and Carroll Counties who have a low to moderate income.
http://beaconpharmacy.org/
COMMUNITY ACTION PATHWAYS HUB
1366 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44714
330-454-6850 ext 133
A free program to promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies by connecting expectant mothers to primary care and social services and eliminating barriers to health and well-being among at risk minority women and families
http://www.sccaa.org/WBA/Default.aspx
COMPASS RAPE CRISIS CENTER
24 hour crisis line 330-452-1111
Goodwill Campus
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
330-437-3705
Free counseling and support groups as well as crisis intervention services for victims of sexual assault and their loved ones
https://www.compassrapecrisis.org/
GOOD SAMARITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (ONEHEALTH OHIO)
1390 S. Arch Avenue
Alliance, OH 44601
330-821-3961
Medical, dental, behavioral health & prescription services available
http://onehealthohio.org
HAVEN (Healing After Violent Encounters Network)
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
1320 Mercy Drive NW
Canton, Ohio 44708
330-489-1000 ext. 2170
Emergency room access to immediate specialized nursing care, support, and options to victims of violence, elder abuse and neglect, domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault. Mercy Emergency Department staff will not contact law enforcement about the assault unless you ask them.
https://www.cantonmercy.org/haven/
LIFECARE FAMILY HEALTH AND DENTAL CENTER
Medical, dental , vision, substance abuse and behavioral health services are available. Insurance coverage assistance and linkage to housing and disability services are also available
Phone 330-454-2000 for all locations
2725 Lincoln St East
Canton, OH 44707
MY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
This is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit primary care health center which provides care to all patients regardless of ability to pay
Inside Aultman Hospital
2600 Seventh St. SW
Canton, OH 44710
330-363-6242
10029 Cleveland Ave. SE
Magnolia, OH 44643
234-386-0306
https://mycomhc.org/
PATRIOT PROJECT
525 N. Main St
North Canton, OH 44720
330-495-8333
Provides access to chiropractic care for military personnel and veterans facing financial hardship
http://www.patriot-project.org/oh
PREGNANCY CHOICES
Women’s health clinic, counseling, classes, support, maternity & baby supplies. Bus passes may be available for transportation to the clinic.
4500 22nd St NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-455-7500
Education services and baby supplies only at this location
Eva Women's Clinic
2645 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-915-6520
Services include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, sexually transmitted disease testing and breast exams at no cost to patients.
TOTAL LIVING CENTER
2221 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44706
330-455-3663
Some free chiropractic services are available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. No appointment needed.
http://thetotallivingcenter.org/get-help/
HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Reproductive Health and Wellness clinic (HIV/STD services, family planning and reproductive health exams)
WIC program
Childhood vaccinations and adult immunizations
B.C.H.M. program offers medical coverage for children with medical handicaps. Call 330-493-9928 for information
All services offered at the Stark County office. Call municipal branches directly for service availability.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
The Stark County Transportation Resource Guide contains listings for non-emergency medical transportation services including both free programs and fee for service providers. Contact the providers for complete eligibility requirements
https://starkcountyohio.gov/StarkCounty/media/Public-Health/community%20health%20assessment/Transportation-Resource-Guide.pdf
LINKS TO INFORMATION
https://www.addictionpolicy.org/overdose-awareness
Addiction Policy Forum’s Overdose Awareness Toolkit contains training videos and printable materials on how to recognize and respond to an overdose, information about how to administer naloxone, harm reduction education, resources and further reading.
https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/drug-addiction/
Information on how substances of abuse can lead to poor oral health and general health
https://www.drugdangers.com/drug-addiction/
Types of medications which have risks for addiction
https://nursing.usc.edu/blog/supervised-injection-sites/
Comprehensive overview of supervised injection sites. These services are not currently sanctioned in this country or available in this area.
https://safeneedledisposal.org/
General information about how to safely dispose of needles and other sharps