Community Support Services

04/07/2026

Was it really just over a week ago that Art of Recovery took place??? What a fantastic evening! The friends, the art, the conversation, the artists, the food, the search for a heart (if you were there, you know what we mean). Many thanks to our sponsors, attendees, and all of the artists who shared their art - and hearts- with all of us.

04/02/2026

It's Thankful Thursday!

Community Support Services is thankful for the work being done at Summit County Children Services. Every day, SCCS works to improve the lives of our region's children, increasing their opportunities to live safe and happy lives. The foundation of mental health is laid in childhood. Thank you, SCCS

04/01/2026

When asked what the most significant thing or memory about their time at CSS, our most recent group of 5+ year anniversary celebrants all had different answers. But the common thread is the feeling of fulfillment and inspiration the mission and the team bring to their lives.

Happy anniversary CSS teammates! Thank you for your dedication and advocacy for those we serve.

Want to join a team that loves what they do and supports each other? Consider Community Support Services. https://www.cssbh.org/careers

03/27/2026

You know it's spring when it's time to clean and pack up The Peter Maurin Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center!

The center is in need of a few more volunteers tomorrow to close up shop. Tasks will include cleaning, sorting, packing, and moving. If you can help, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F44AEA723A2FC1-emergency #/
Date: Saturday, 3/28
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: 111 East Voris St., Akron

Some stats to think about -

- the warming center was open 61 nights this year ((38% increase)
- the warming center served 541 unique individuals (32% increase)
- 4,791 guests visited the warming center
- 4,229 guests spent the night

03/25/2026

It was a great night at Art of Recovery! So many gorgeous works of art, so many connections made, and so many individuals able to receive care to improve their mental and behavioral health because of the generosity of attendees. Thank you to our sponsors, all of our art patrons, and our volunteers. You inspired many smiles (and possibly some future artwork 😉)!

03/24/2026

We're so excited about Art of Recovery! Join us tonight at House Three Thirty for a night of creativity, self-expression, resilience, beauty and healing. Get your tickets at https://one.bidpal.net/aor26!

03/24/2026

Can't make it to Art of Recovery tonight? We will miss you - but you don't have to miss out on the beautiful art and a chance to support our talented artists. You can bid online at https://one.bidpal.net/aor26 until 7:30 p.m. Seventy-five percent of art sale proceeds goes directly to the artists, and the rest supports the art therapy program at CSS!

03/24/2026

Thank you to Signal Akron and Kelsei Scott for highlighting some of the artists featured in Art of Recovery and their experiences in CSS' art therapy program! Check it out!

About 60 works will be featured at Akron’s Art of Recovery show, where artists living with mental health conditions use creativity to cope.

03/23/2026

Thank you to GPD Group for your support of Art of Recovery as a Master Artist sponsor! We're grateful to have you joining us in celebrating the talents of our artists as they explore new ways to use expression as a path to healing.

03/22/2026

We're excited to have Klein's Pharmacy joining us again as a Master Artist sponsor of Art of Recovery! Your continued support helps us showcase the talents and expression of our client artists while helping to fight the stigma of mental illness. Thank you!

03/21/2026

Thank you to SeibertKeck Insurance Partners for returning as a Master Artist sponsor for Art of Recovery! Your continued support helps us to celebrate the creative expression and growth of our client artists.

03/21/2026

The Art of Recovery auction is open for bids at https://one.bidpal.net/aor26! And don't forget, the live event is set for Tuesday, March 24th, at House Three Thirty!