Community Support Services

04/23/2026

So grateful for the opportunity to share the Community Support Services with colleagues and supporters today at this quarter's Lunch with Leaders program. There was some great information and insight shared. Many thanks to all in attendance!

04/17/2026

There's nothing better than a day talking about healthy minds, healthy bodies, and healthy lives. Can't wait to see all of you there!

04/16/2026

What Does "Trauma-Informed" Actually Mean?

Authored by: Sean Lynch, MS, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, Director of Quality and Compliance

You've probably heard the phrase before: trauma-informed care. It shows up in healthcare, schools, and social services. But what does it actually mean in practice, and why does it matter? At its simplest, it starts with a different question.

Instead of asking "what's wrong with you?", trauma-informed care asks, "what happened to you?"

That might sound like a small shift, but it changes... https://www.cssbh.org/blog/what-does-trauma-informed-actually-mean

04/15/2026

CSS is overwhelmed by this honor. Thank you Towpath Credit Union for this recognition. Serving those in need of our assistance is our privilege, but it feels awfully good to know it is appreciated by the community. 🤩

04/13/2026

We're so excited to see this crane at our 150 Cross St. campus! This year's hard snows and rains made it super clear that the 30-year-old roof has seen better days 💧💦🫧☔️ Repairs will be going on for the next several weeks. Parking may be a little cramped, but more spaces are available in the upper lot.

Thanks for your patience!

04/09/2026

Please wear green on May 1st!
Why it’s important:
• People who haven’t heard about Mental Health Awareness Day may ask you why everyone is wearing green, and you’ll get to tell them why you believe it’s important for people to be aware of mental health and how to find help when it’s needed.
• It shows legislators how many people recognize mental health as an important issue that needs their attention and budget dollars.
• It declares you as someone who supports those struggling with mental illness and someone they can reach out to for help.

Want to know more about staying healthy or finding help? Visit www.cssbh.org

We hope you are all ready! Wear Green Day is coming to Summit County on May 1, and we’re inviting agencies, workplaces, schools, and community organizations to be part of it.

Next week, we’ll be sharing a full toolkit with everything you need to participate, including social media graphics, posters, and simple ways to engage your team.

Start thinking about how your organization can take part and help spread the message that Support Is Here.

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!