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 August 2018 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 Health Department
420 Market Ave N,
Canton, Ohio 44702
330-489-3327
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
Safe sex supplies
HIV testing
Hepatitis C testing* (pending receipt of kits)
Information on Canton City STI clinics/availability
Where to get a NARCAN Kit
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
SALVATION ARMY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
420 Market Ave S
Canton, Oh 44702
330-453-0159 ext 130
Programs include personal training and wellness coaching; cardio drumming, fitness circuit and yoga classes and a walking club.
Call for times and further information.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
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 avaialable
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 & prescriptions
http://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
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707 (Goodwill Campus)
820 Amherst Rd NE
Massillon, OH 44646
http://lifecarefhdc.org
MARGARET B. SHIPLEY CHILD HEALTH CLINIC
919 2nd St. NE
Canton, OH 44704
330-453-3386
http://shipleyclinic.com
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
330-489-1000
Internal Medicine/OBGYN
1330 Mercy Dr NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-489-1065
Dental Services
1320 Mercy Dr NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-471-5950
Medical/Dental at St. Paul Square
Medical, dental and behavioral health care access
1459 Superior Ave NE Canton 44705
330-588-4892
https://www.cantonmercy.org/clinics
https://www.cantonmercy.org/stpaulsquare/
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/
Women’s health clinic, counseling, classes, support, maternity & baby supplies
4500 22nd St NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-455-7500
2645 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709
Bus Route 105
330-454-3116
TOTAL LIVING CENTER
2221 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 455-3663
Some free chiropractic services are available on the 2nd, 3rd 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.
LINKS TO INFORMATION
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