FOR VETERANS
Our veterans can face unique challenges when coping with addiction and recovery. The resources listed on this page can provide services to specifically address these particular needs. The spectrum of services listed here includes medical care, crisis help, emotional support, treatment and recovery services, and bounce back services such as job, housing and food assistance. This information was updated September 2019 but may be subject to change.
COMBAT VETERANS ASSOCIATION (Vets helping Vets)
George Waseity chairman 330-571-8326
Veterans Homeless Initiative
Provides peer support, personal and household goods
www.combatvet.org
CRISIS INTERVENTION AND RECOVERY CENTER
STARK COUNTY MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM
2421 13th St NW
Canton, OH 44703
Crisis /Mobile Response Team Hotline 330-452-6000
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
http://www.circstark.org
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (membership required)
1-877-426-2838
9540 Mccallum Ave
Alliance, OH 44601
823-0868
821 Erie St S.
Massillon, OH 44646
880-5499
1935 Avalon Ave NE
Canton 44705
488-2166
www.DAV.org/membership/local-chapters
FREEDOM FARM AT WHISPERING GRACE HORSES
12882 Kimmens Rd SW
Massillon, OH 44647
330-265-5119
Certified Veteran Ready faith based therapy horse and human relationship program
https://whisperinggracehorses.org/
ICAN Inc
1214 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44714
330-455-9100
Housing assistance and homeless support services for veterans with mental illness
ican-inc.org
LENZY FAMILY INSTITUTE
Counseling, substance abuse services, and linkage to other services
Phone 330 956-5936 for either location
3757 Cleveland Avenue N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
1930 Fulton Avenue N.W.
Suite 103
Canton, OH 44709
http://thelenzyfamilyinstitute.net/services.html
LOUIS STOKES MEDICAL CENTER
CANTON COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC
733 Market Ave S.
Canton, OH 44702
330-489-4600
www.va.gov
THE MILITARY FAMILY CENTER
PEGASUS FARM
5495 Meese Rd
Louisville, OH 44641
330-935-2300 ext 110
Walk-in hours Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
To make an appointment for a tour outside of these hours, please contact Missy Howard, the site coordinator, 330.935.2300 ext. 105
Currently offering healing and support for veterans, active duty military, first responders, and their families. through social gatherings and therapy horse activities
https://www.pegasusfarm.org/programs/military-family-center/general
MILITARY ONESOURCE
1-800-342-9647
Non-medical counseling and referral services for active duty, reservists and veterans within 180 days of retirement/discharge
www.militaryonesource.mil
MILITARY VETS CRISIS HOTLINE
1-800-273-8255 press 1 or text 8382555
NAMI (National Alliance on mental Illness)
330-455-6264
Support for people with mental illness or dual diagnosis and their families
www.namistarkcounty.org/support groups
https://www.nami.org/
http://www.namiohio.org/about_mental_health
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/
SAM CENTER (Serving Area military)
413 Lincoln Way E.
Massillon, OH 44646
330-956-6162
Provides resource information and assistance, commissary services, groceries, clothing and lodging kits
www.servingareamilitary.com
STABLE SOLUTIONS FARM
12381 Easton ST NE
Alliance OH 44601
330-733-3132
Equine therapy, therapeutic riding, yoga, and drum circles are available as well as meeting space and social activities
http://www.stablesolutionsfarm.com/
TROOP AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (RISFAC REGION 1)
5990 West Airport Dr
N. Canton, OH 44721
1-800-589-9914
Northern Ohio Troop and Family Assistance 1-614-336-6337
Resources and links to veterans programs for recreation, jobs, education, behavioral healthcare, legal services, financial services and care pantries (clothing, food and personal items)
http://homefront.ohio.gov/RISFAC/Region1.aspx
VETERANS IN RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
Veterans and active duty military
Military Family Center
5495 Meese Rd.
Louisville, Ohio 44641
Meetings every Thursday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Goodwill Campus
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
Meetings every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 pm
Meeting is held in the board room
WARRIOR BEAT RHYTHM AND WELLNESS CENTER
318 Cherry Ave NE
Canton, OH 44702
Professionally facilitated music and art therapy programs, Veterans lounge, educational courses in music and digital design production, 12 Step substance abuse and Dual Diagnosis recovery meetings, Yoga and meditation classes. All services are free of charge and any necessary materials are provided
http://warriorbeat.org/
WARRIOR'S JOURNEY HOME
P.O. Box 67121
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222
330-715-5683
Weekly or bi-weekly Healing Circle meetings focused on the unseen wounds of war and military service which may use Native American ceremony or traditional religious practices. The common factor is the unique experience of the veteran and their family expressed through a sacred ritual. Meetings are open to family and interested friends of veterans as well. Currently there are meetings in Akron, Wooster and Tallmadge
http://warriorsjourneyhome.org/
GUIDES TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
A wide variety of financial resources for Veterans and active-duty military can be found here. These sites lists resources nationwide to assist with housing, homelessness, education, emergency funds, funerals, and general aid and relief programs.
https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/military-financial-assistance-guide.html
http://www.operationwearehere.com/FinancialAssistance.html
INFORMATION LINKS
https://www.realwarriors.net/
Mental health information and referrals
http://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/veterans/
https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/veterans/
Information about the Contingency Management treatment program being offered through the VA