Community Support Services

11/14/2025

It's World Kindness Day! Need an idea for something kind to do? Consider donating supplies for the emergency overnight warming center. CSS staff members, volunteers and our friends at Peter Maurin Center will be busy Saturday preparing the center for winter. Donations of paper towels, toilet paper, hand warmers, cleaning supplies and other items will help. To donate, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A4A72DA4FCC52-eosspring and sign up. Thank you!

It's that time of year when the overnight temperatures are starting to dip. With our unsheltered friends in mind, we are once again making arangements for a safe place to stay when overnight temperatures get dangerously low. PLEASE JOIN US to SETUP the Akron Emergency Overnight Warming Center for th...

11/13/2025

Although the government shutdown is ending, it may take a while before everything starts functioning properly again. Many people have been affected by the recent loss of SNAP food assistance benefits, and our clients are no different. Most of our clients live on less than $1,000 a month and rely on benefits like SNAP to fill the gap when ends don't meet. We work to help bridge that gap - and you can help. Donations can be made online at www.cssbh.org/donate-online. Please note 'food support' when donating. We - and our clients - thank you!

11/12/2025

Haven't seen the Alfred McMoore exhibit at Akron Art Museum yet? Get a peek in this video segment by ideastream Arts. We're grateful for the coverage of our talented, late client and the mention of CSS as his support system.

Learn about the Akron artist who gave the Black Keys its moniker - Alfred McMoore.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to those who have served! Veterans and their families face unique challenges, and we are proud to support them through services that meet their needs. Thank you, veterans, for your service, and thank you to the veterans who entrust us with their care!

If you know a veteran who might need support, visit www.cssbh.org/veteran-services to learn how we can help.

11/10/2025

Recently, Summit County has seen the deaths of several community members who were homeless at the time of their passing. Comments about them on social media reveal a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes about those experiencing homelessness. The truth is that, as in any population, individual circumstances and attitudes vary. To gain insight into homelessness and its challenges, take a listen to Keith Stahl, CSS director of residential services and operations, as he discusses the issue with Andy Harris, host of the "Be The Connection" podcast. There's more to it than you may think.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78WAZHxu5PSbpePXMtZPTq
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-the-connection-keith-stahl-community-support/id1740660916?i=1000706007578

Be The Connection · Episode

11/07/2025

Thank you to our friends at Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for working so hard to provide for those struggling with the loss of SNAP benefits, and thank you to all who donate!

Foodbank workers will be collecting donations at both of its campuses from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
🍎 Nov. 8
🥫Nov. 15
🧃Nov. 22
Learn more about the most-needed items at akroncantonfoodbank.org/super-six.

To better serve our neighbors during this challenging time, we’ve extended hours and added more days at our Akron and Canton pantries. 🍎 🧃

11/07/2025

Feeling groggy and maybe slightly grumpy this week? It could be the affects of the time change. Adjusting can take more than a week for some people. The good news is that you can make changes to adjust better to the new time, like getting morning light, preparing better for bedtime and not chowing down on carbs. Find other tips at https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/03/health/sleep-daylight-saving-change-melatonin-wellness.

Fall’s time change can disrupt your body’s internal clock, leaving you tired in the morning and wide awake at night. Dr. Leana Wen explains how to cope.

11/05/2025

Way to go, Summit County voters! Thank you to everyone who voted for the County of Summit ADM Board levy and those who got the word out about it. The support was overwhelming, proving that mental health and addiction recovery services ARE important, ARE vital, and ARE valued in our community! Thank you for illustrating how important and necessary our work is. We move forward with continued hope and dedication to healing those who need our help. THANK YOU!

11/04/2025

Reminder! It's Election Day. Please vote YES on Issue 1 to support essential mental health and addiction recovery services funded through the County of Summit ADM Board - including programs and services provided by CSS! If you need a ride to and from the polls, call 224-435-4638. Thanks Summit Recovery Hub!

11/03/2025

Tomorrow (11/4) is Election Day! Don't forget to head to the polls and vote YES on Issue 1, the County of Summit ADM Board levy. A "yes" vote supports prevention, treatment, recovery support, intervention, crisis services, and mental health and addiction recovery programs in Summit County.

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Double check your polling location at https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/summit/pollfinder.aspx

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at CSS!

Thanks to Stephanie, one of our residential aides, for helping our Reymann House residents celebrate the holiday with the festive decorations!

10/31/2025

Some of our day treatment group participants got into the "spirit" of Halloween with these spooky art creations!