This page contains information about free or low cost medical, dental, pregnancy and trauma support services in Stark County. The clinics listed may be Medicaid providers, free service providers or sliding fee service providers. This information has been updated as of July 2023 but may be subject to change. 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. More information about the principles of harm reduction can be found on-line at harmreduction.org
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES
NEVER USE ALONE
OVERDOSE PREVENTION LINE 800-484-3731
The user will be asked for location and about any allergies, or medical conditions. An operator will then stay on the line during use. If the caller is not responsive after a set amount of time, the operator will notify emergency services of your location, allergies/conditions, and possible overdose. On-line chat is is available and the service is also available through Facebook Messenger
neverusealone.com
facebook.com/Neverusealone
NEVER USE ALONE
MANDY'S LINE
1-800-943-0540
Informal peer connection service for people to call when they’re struggling with a substance use disorder, and just need someone to talk to. Operators will listen and offer feedback when requested. They are not licensed therapist but do have lived experience with SUD.
PROJECT DAWN
Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) is a network of opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs coordinated by the Ohio Department of Health. This site has a state-wide directory of distribution locations and on-line mail order services.
odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/project-dawn
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.
ohiochiro.org
ohiochiro.org/opioid-epidemic
TAKE CHARGE OHIO
A website for patients, practitioners and the general public to promote and implement safer pain management and pain medication practices.
takechargeohio.org
OHIO RX DISPOSAL
Resources for the prevention of prescription drug misuse and abuse including a statewide prescription drug disposal site locator and free prescription disposal pouches.
ohiorxdisposal.com
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 (except holidays)
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
Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips (if available)
Education on wound care
Peer support
Safer sex supplies
HIV testing
Hepatitis C testing* (if kits are available)
Hepatitis A, B, and COVID-19 vaccinations
cantonhealth.org/nursing
STARK COUNTY TASC HARM REDUCTION SUPPLY MACHINES
330-417-5901 (24/7)
Free supplies are available 24/7 and include Narcan kits, Fentanyl test strips and wound care kits.
All first time participants must call Stark County TASC to sign up and receive an access code. No ID is required and information is confidential.
The are currently 2 box locations with another coming soon in Alliance.
REFUGE OF HOPE
715 2nd St NE
Canton, oh 44704
MASSILLON CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
611 Erie St S.
Massillon, OH 44646
THE COMMONS
405 S. Linden Ave.
Alliance, oh 44601
WHERE TO GET NARCAN KITS
starkheroinepidemic.org/narcan-overdose-kit
CRISIS SERVICES & HOTLINES
COLEMAN CRISIS SERVICES
STARK COUNTY MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM
2421 13th St NW
Canton, OH 44708
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.
988 NATIONAL SUICIDE CRISIS LIFELINE
DIAL 988 for text or voice chat
Online chat at
988lifeline.org
THE TREVOR PROJECT
Immediate crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13- 24
Call 866-488-7386
Text 678-678
On-line chat available also.
thetrevorproject.org
LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER
National hotline 888-843-4564 all ages
Youth, senior, peer, and coming out talk lines are available as well as online chat and resources.
lgbthotline.org
TRANS LIFELINE
877-565-8860
translifeline.org
CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES
PATRIOT PROJECT
525 N. Main St
North Canton, OH 44720
330-495-8333
Provides access to chiropractic care for active military, their families, wounded warriors & all Gold Star dependents.
patriot-project.org
TOTAL LIVING CENTER
2221 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44706
330-455-3663
Some free chiropractic services are available on the 1st Tuesday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. No appointment needed.
totallivingcenter.org
DENTAL SERVICES
CLEVELAND CLINIC MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
Dental Services
1320 Mercy Dr NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-471-5950
clevelandclinic.org/locations/mercy-hospital/specialties/dental-services
Medical/Dental Clinic at St. Paul Square
Primary care, family medicine, dental and psychiatric care access
1459 Superior Ave NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-588-4892
clevelandclinic.org/locations/mercy-hospital-health-center-st-paul-square
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
Goodwill Campus
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
820 Amherst Rd NE
Massillon, OH 44646
lifecarefhdc.org
STARK STATE DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC
6200 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
330-305-6610
Students and qualified dental professionals provide educational, preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services at a nominal fee. Services are available to area residents ages 5 years and older
starkstate.edu/dental-hygiene-clinic
GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES
ACCESS HEALTH STARK COUNTY
Ken Weber Community Campus at Goodwill
408 Ninth St., 3rd 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
accesshealthstark.org
ALLIANCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
1401 S Arch Ave
Suite A
Alliance, OH 44601
330-249-7011
Non-profit primary care, family practice and women's health services available on a sliding fee basis. Referrals and financial eligibility services available
alliancefamilyhealth.org
BEACON CHARITABLE PHARMACY
Ken Weber Community Campus at 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.
Vaccinations, Narcan kits and Diabetes care services are also available.
beaconpharmacy.org
FAITHFUL SERVANTS CARE CENTER AT THE REFUGE OF HOPE
715 Second Street NE
Canton, Ohio 44704
330-495-7962 for appointments
Free urgent care for the uninsured various evening by appointment only
Locations in Akron and Tallmadge also
refugeofhope.org
faithfulservantscarecenter.org
GOOD SAMARITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (ONEHEALTH OHIO)
1390 S. Arch Avenue
Alliance, OH 44601
330-821-3961
Primary medical care, women's health and behavioral health care services available
onehealthohio.org
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
Goodwill Campus
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
820 Amherst Rd NE
Massillon, OH 44646
lifecarefhdc.org
MARGARET B. SHIPLEY CHILD HEALTH CLINIC
919 2nd St. NE
Canton, OH 44704
330-453-3386
Pediatric healthcare is provided to all children, ages birth to 18, or until high school graduation.
shipleyclinic.org
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
330-489-1000 general information line
Internal Medicine/OBGYN
1330 Mercy Dr NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-489-1065
Services provided to the uninsured and underserved on a sliding-scale fee structure. Financial assistance and counseling are available.
clevelandclinic.org/locations/mercy-hospital/guest-services/support-services
Medical/Dental at St. Paul Square
Primary care, family medicine, dental and psychiatric care access
1459 Superior Ave NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-588-4892
clevelandclinic.org/locations/mercy-hospital-health-center-st-paul-square
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.
Case management, social services, and Medicaid eligibility assistance are also available.
Inside Aultman Hospital
2600 Seventh St. SW
Canton, OH 44710
330-363-6242
10029 Cleveland Ave. SE
Magnolia, OH 44643
234-386-0306
mycomhc.org
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Public health services may include:
Reproductive health and wellness clinic (HIV/STD services, family planning and reproductive health exams)
WIC program
Vaccinations services for adults and children
Cribs for Kids offers free cribs to those who meet financial guidelines.
THRIVE program offers newborn home visitation by a public health nurse.
B.C.H.M. program offers medical coverage for children with medical handicaps.
Harm reduction supplies such as Narcan kits, wound care supplies, and test strips for Fentanyl and Xylazine.
All services are offered at the Stark County office.
Services may vary at other locations so contact municipal branches directly for information on availability.
Stark County
7235 Whipple Ave NW,
North Canton, OH 44720
330-493-9928
starkhealth.org/government/offices/publichealth
Canton City Public Health
420 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44702
330-489-3322
cantonhealth.org/nursing
Alliance
537 East Market St
Canton, OH 44601
330-821-7373
cityofalliance.com/Health-Department
Massillon
611 Erie St S
Massillon, OH 44646
330-830-1710
Medicaid sign-up is available
massillonohio.com/public-safety/health-department
STARK COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK
1221 Harrisburg Rd NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-455-2260
Provides service links and support for individuals and families needing mental health and substance abuse care, trauma care, pregnancy/parenting support programs, mentoring/job training, and basic needs assistance.
Some counseling and support group services are also available on site.
starkcommunitysupportnetwork.com
PREGNANCY CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES
ALLIANCE PREGNANCY CENTER
75 Glamorgan St
Suite 103
Alliance, OH 44601
330-821-7283
Maternity and infant supplies are available as well as pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound testing, and counseling and referral services.
alliancepregnancycenter.com
COMMUNITY ACTION PATHWAYS HUB
1366 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44714
330-454-1676 ext 153
A free program to promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies by providing support, education and connections to to primary care, social services and community resources.
sccaa.org/agency-programs/community-action-pathways-hub
EVA WOMEN'S CLINIC
2645 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-915-6520
Free and confidential services include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment.
evawomensclinic.com
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
2663 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-456-7191
Services may include:
Contraception and reproductive health care
STD testing, treatment and vaccinations
Primary care wellness services such as physical exams and routine screening procedures
UTI testing and treatment
Men's reproductive and sexual health services
Referrals for other care services
plannedparenthood.org
THE PREGNANCY & PARENTING CENTER
4500 22nd St NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-455-7500
Services include parenting and childbirth classes, support programs, maternity & baby supplies.
thepregnancyandparentingcenter.com
TRAUMA, SEXUAL VIOLENCE & TRAFFICKING
ALLIANCE RAPE CRISIS PROGRAM
1207 W. State St.
Alliance, OH 44601
330-821-8407
A resource for survivors of sexual violence and co-survivors in Eastern Stark County and areas of Columbiana and Mahoning Counties.
Services include counseling, hospital advocacy, court/legal advocacy, information, and resources.
commquest.org/arc
COMPASS RAPE CRISIS CENTER
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
Business Line: 330-437-3705
This agency provides free sexual assault crisis intervention, counseling and support services for victims of sexual and their loved ones as well as education and prevention programs
24 hour Rape Crisis Lines
330-452-1111 Stark County
330-339-1427 Tuscarawas & Carroll County
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
compassrapecrisis.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. Emergency Department staff will not contact law enforcement about the assault unless you ask them.
cantonmercy.org/haven
HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
1-888-373-7888
Text "BEFREE" or "HELP" to 233733
Advocates provide confidential assistance to victims in crisis through safety planning, emotional support and/or immediate connections to emergency services.
Provides an on-line or over the phone referral directory for emergency, transitional, or long-term services for victims and survivors of human trafficking.
On-line chat service is also available.
humantraffickinghotline.org
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
starkcountyoh/TransportationGuideJan2022.pdf
LYNX EMS
877-574-6777
Lynx EMS is a private ambulance service providing emergency and non-emergency services to and from private residences, emergency rooms and long-term care, skilled nursing or assisted living facilities. Behavioral health transportation is available for addiction and mental health services. Insurance may be required.
lynx911.com
LINKS TO INFORMATION
newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/drug-addiction/
Information on how substances of abuse can lead to poor oral and general physical health.
drugdangers.com/drug-addiction
Types of medications which have risks for addiction.
cprcertified.com/blog/first-aid-for-drug-overdoses
A short overview of the general signs of drug overdose and what to do for first aid in most situations.
nursing.usc.edu/supervised-injection-sites
Comprehensive overview of supervised injection sites. These services are not currently sanctioned in this country or available in this area.
safeneedledisposal.org
General information about how to safely dispose of needles and other sharps.