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Changing the Conversation Around

Campaign Spreads Awareness, Combats Stigma on Mental Illness Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based...

It Takes a Village

Key Steps to Reading Success program improves children’s reading abilities   Story reprinted courtesy of Summit...

Project DAWN provides free

Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone) is a community-based drug overdose prevention and education project. Participants...

Akron Snow Angels spread

Story by Lyndsey Schley   Growing community organization plans to expand efforts with community support Akron Snow...

Understanding Addiction

  A recent publication about the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board (ADM ) was completed by...

INFO LINE 2-1-1 Referrals

Info Line is making it easier for Summit County residents to find and access basic needs assistance by adding texting...

Reducing Opiate Abuse in

The Summit County Opiate Task Force is comprised of over 200 Community Stakeholders representing medical, law enforcement...

Bridges “Getting Ahead” Grad

Story and Photo Courtesy of the United Way of Summit County At 23 years old, Tia has been through a lot. Kicked out of her...

Helping Men Become Better

  Helping Men Become Better Fathers   The joint mission of the Summit County Fatherhood Initiative (SCFI) and the...