Community Support Services

Thank you to the elected officials & community advocates who took time to attend today's Lunch with Leaders event at CSS! It was a pleasure to discuss how we work to improve our clients' lives & to engage with you on ways we can address mental health concerns in our community.

It was our pleasure to serve our clients lunch as a gesture of appreciation on a recent Friday. The sunny weather made the event even better! We're grateful to our clients for entrusting us with their care. 💚

Join us in supporting vital mental health & addiction services in our community by voting YES for Issue 1 on or before Nov. 4! Funds support mental health & addiction recovery services for Summit Co. children, adults & families More details at SupportADMBoard.org

#NationalRecoveryMonth supports new treatments, celebrates the recovery community & recognizes the dedication of service providers & communities who make #recovery possible. We are proud to be a part of our clients' path to recovery & celebrate it with them!

CSS is pleased and proud to support the great work of NAMI Summit County during the 20th Annual NAMI Walks. The CSS team raised money and showed up on this beautiful Saturday morning to continue this important work.

CSS is pleased to participate in the 20th annual Veterans Stand Down and veterans appreciation day!

Our offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe, healthy holiday!

Join us at “Rocking the Rainbow” at The Workz in Cuyahoga Falls Sat. 8/23 from 6-11 p.m. Enjoy a 50/50 raffle, games, raffle baskets, food, prizes & live music. Join us in honoring the legacy of Megan Keleman & supporting local students. megansrainbowofhope.org

Come join the fun at the Akron Pride Festival downtown Saturday! We'll have giveaways, a raffle, resources & smiles for all who stop by our table. See you then!

Even when you feel like no one cares what you're going through, someone is there to listen, to support you & to care. Call or text 9-8-8 anytime to talk to someone who understands. Or go to 988lifeline.org to chat. You are not alone!

Registration is still open for the Lake Community Hope 5K scholarship fundraiser in memory of Melissa, Renee, Amber & Evan Dunham. Melissa was CSS Board member & strong supporter of the community. We're proud to be an event sponsor! Info & sign up: lakecommunityhope.org/home

Our clients had a great time experimenting with tie dye as a creative outlet in open art studio this week. We can't wait to see how their shirts turn out! #art #arttherapy #creativeexpression

We take a whole-person approach, because we understand mental health & physical health are intertwined. We make it easy for clients to address all of their needs in one place, for healthy minds AND bodies. Learn more at cssbh.org!

Congratulations to CSS Chief Clinical Officer Kim Meals on being selected for Leadership Akron's Signature Class 42! We are excited for her opportunity to expand her knowledge of our community & further enhance her #leadership skills. Way to go, Kim! leadershipakron.org/pr7-1-25

Our offices will be closed Friday, July 4. We wish everyone a safe holiday! If you are in need of crisis help, please call or text 9-8-8 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

BIG THANKS to Takiah Thompson of Legends Barbershop & Lounge! Takiah was moved to offer free barber services to those using our homeless outreach service. It's amazing how uplifting a simple haircut or shave can be for those who don't get those services regularly. Thanks, Takiah!

As a heat dome engulfs parts of the United States, its important to be aware of how increased temperatures can impact people experiencing mental health conditions. Share this critical information so that people can learn, and take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones: nami.org/extremeheatand…

Our offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. If you are in crisis, please call or text 9-8-8 for the crisis lifeline, @988LifelineSuicide.

Thanks to our board members who recently toured our residential sites & homeless outreach center. Witnessing our services off our main campus enables them to see all the ways we make a difference for those with mental health concerns. We're so grateful for their support!

We'll be among the community organizations participating in Civic Saturday Akron on June 14. The event includes live music, poetry & community connections. Come join us! To learn more, visit civicsaturdayakron.org.