Community Support Services

01/16/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. If you or a loved one are in crisis, please call or text 988 for the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline .

01/15/2026

We are extremely grateful for the reversal of the federal grant termination. Mental health and addiction services are critically important. We are here, and we are ready to meet those needs, regardless of the challenges.

If you or a loved one needs our services, contact us at 330-996-9130 or visit www.cssbh.org/get-started.

On Tuesday, the federal government abruptly terminated $2 billion in grants supporting mental health and substance use programming throughout the nation. Thankfully, after significant bipartisan outcry, the decision was reversed last night.

In Summit County, this funding supports critical substance use and mental health programming and resources offered by several local agencies and non-profits. We are all grateful the funding is restored but remain concerned about the decision-making process that led to the initial drastic and wholly unexplained funding cut for such vital programs.

The community can be reassured that substance use and mental health resources remain available in the community for those in need. Residents should call the ADM Board’s Addiction Helpline at 330-940-1133 if they need assistance accessing substance use treatment and recovery or 9-8-8 if they are in crisis or need assistance accessing mental health supports.

01/15/2026

We value the partnerships we're a part of, and we're thrilled to be a Giving Partner with Bombas . The company stands behind its word that for every pair of socks purchased, another pair is donated to those in need. Over the past four years, Bombas has donated more than 40,000 pairs of socks to support our homeless outreach efforts. Donated items are thoughtfully made with an antimicrobial treatment to extend wearability between washes and made in darker colors, to show less visible wear.

Thank you, Bombas, for your generosity and making good on your commitment to raise up those experiencing homelessness, and thank you for supporting us in our mission to do the same! Learn more about Bombas giving at https://bombas.com/pages/giving-back.

01/12/2026

Support is essential when you are caring for a loved one experiencing psychosis. The Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment Center, NAMI Ohio and Courage to Caregivers want to help! Gain support, skills and strategies for care through their FREE Psychosis REACH program. Learn more athttps://namiohio.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/396/2026/01/2026-P-REACH-Flyer.pdf

01/12/2026

In anticipation of more frigid weather, the Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center at 111 E. Voris St. will be open nightly from Wednesday through Sunday (Jan.14-18). Volunteer staff and donations are always needed! See www.AkronEmergencyShelter.org for details and to sign up.

01/10/2026

Did you know CSS offers a supported employment program for clients? The program helps clients boost their job-search and interview skills and provides ongoing support to them in their new jobs. The program also benefits employers by helping them find the right fit for their open positions. Want to know more? Visit www.cssbh.org/employment!

01/09/2026

We are fortunate to have so many great supporters, and we're always amazed by the different ways people choose to support our mission. Today, we're giving a shoutout to The Tano Jones Revelry, which recently performed at the Rialto Theatre. During their Soup and Seeds tour, Tano Jones makes donations to local nonprofits along their journey. In addition to a monetary donation to CSS, the band also invited several CSS employees to enjoy their uplifting, soulful show. Thank you, Tano Jones Revelry for choosing to support CSS on your stop in Akron!

Check out the music of The Tano Jones Revelry at www.tanojonesrevelry.com.

01/07/2026

Have you made it to the Alfred McMoore exhibit at Akron Art Museum yet? The museum will dedicate a special day to Alfred, his artwork and mental health on Thursday Jan. 15. We're excited to participate in the free event, which will feature panel discussions from local mental health organizations - including CSS! - art-making activities, exhibit tours, wellness activities and more. We're looking forward to honoring the legacy of our late client, Alfred, and putting a focus on local mental health supports. Come join us!

Check out the itinerary of Alfred McMoore Day at

Join us for Alfred McMoore Day: Art & Mental Health, a free celebration featuring galleries, art, and mental health resources.

01/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Laura Villwock to CSS! Laura is our new director of marketing and development, taking over after the recent retirement of Michael Gaffney. Laura joins us with extensive experience in nonprofit management and community outreach, most recently with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Welcome, Laura!
https://www.cssbh.org/news/css-marketing-leadership-transitions

01/01/2026

As the new year starts, we want to thank our board members, donors, community partners, event sponsors and followers for your support this past year. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and passion for making mental health a priority in our community. We wish you all the best in the new year!

12/31/2025

As part of their college field placements, two of our staff members have created a series of workshops to engage clients living in our supportive housing facilities. They recently helped the clients build gingerbread houses. In addition to being festive, the activity helped clients strengthen skills such as patience, focus, socialization - and how to be gentle with themselves when a project doesn't go as planned. Thank you, Sarah and Erin!

12/31/2025

‼️UPDATE!‼️The Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center at 111 E. Voris St. will be open nightly through SUNDAY, JAN. 4th, to provide shelter, food and clothing for those in need.

Volunteer staff are needed, and donations are always welcome! Find details and updates at www.AkronEmergencyShelter.org!