Opiate Task Force of Stark County

04/08/2026

Alcohol use disorder is the most prevalent type of substance use disorder, affecting more than half of individuals with SUD—approximately 28 million people.

Despite its prevalence, fewer than 10% of people with AUD receive treatment.

Find treatment in Stark County today: https://starkmhar.org/get-help/

Alcohol use disorder accounts for more than half of all substance use disorders in the U.S.

Yet treatment rates remain low.

We can—and must—do better.

03/16/2026

The CDC recently released new data on overdose deaths in 2024. Estimates show that approximately 79,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2024, declining by over 26% from 2023 – the largest one year drop ever recorded.

Continued access to naloxone and treatment, shifts in the drug supply, and increased prevention all contribute to this decline. While this drop in overdose deaths provides hope, we know there is still work to do to sustain that progress.

12/16/2025

12/10/2025

Grief is a deeply personal journey that we all experience differently. During Grief Awareness Week, remember to give yourself grace. 💬✨

Visit https://ow.ly/KUMB50T8LaA to learn about the G.A.P. Network and its mission to support those navigating grief.

12/09/2025

Key Facts • Substance use disorders affect over 48 million Americans and remain one of the nation’s leading public health challenges, with overdose the top cause of death for adults aged 18-44. • Addiction (the most severe form of a substance use disorder) is a chronic brain disease that alter...

12/01/2025

The Canton Winter Warming Shelter will open tomorrow Dec. 1 at St. Paul AME Church located at 1800 Tuscarawas St. E. The shelter will operate nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. to provide a safe, warm place for our residents in need.

SARTA will offer free transportation to the shelter during regular hours on Route 107. If a ride is needed after hours, please call Canton City Dispatch at 330.649.5800.

Thank you to all of the community partners and donors for making this venture possible this winter season.

11/25/2025

We want to express our gratitude to the dedicated members of our Op**te & Addiction Task Force. Your tireless work in prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery is saving lives and strengthening our community every single day.

Because of your work:
- Families find hope in the face of the opioid crisis.
- Individuals receive support to pursue recovery.
- Communities unite to break the cycle of addiction and build a healthier future.

Your commitment and compassion are making a difference. We see you, we value you, and we thank you for leading the way toward healing and hope. 🌟

09/30/2025

Just as each of us is unique, so are our . There may be bumps, twists, and different stops along the way. But no matter your path, always remember: !

09/24/2025

The Save a Life Day initiative (a free naloxone distribution day), which began as a two-county pilot program in West Virginia in 2020, has grown, and this year, for the first time, will include all 50 states! At least 38 Ohio counties will be participating in outreach or training events, including CCPH. You can find Jorden at Quonset Hut this Thursday, Sept. 25, from 2PM-5PM. Stop by. Learn about the importance of knowing how to use Narcan, be trained and get a free narcan kit.

09/24/2025

Doing things that lift you up makes REAL (Restores Every Aspect of Life). 🌟💡😀 Do you know the guiding principles of recovery? Find them at samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery

09/22/2025

Join our friends at Stark County Health Department's Harm Reduction+ event today!

We will have one more Harm Reduction+ event on Monday at Plain Township Fire Station 2. Stop by between 12-3 p.m. for community resources, naloxone and health screenings.