Each client at Community Support Services has their own unique journey to overcome their mental health challenges. We feel fortunate to share some of these success stories with you!
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Effort, focus equal success for client in recovery
From the time he was young, Stanley A. struggled with anxiety and other mental health disorders. Eventually, those difficulties were compounded by drug use, which led to him dropping out of college…
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Finding a new life path through sobriety, art
Avoiding substances has been a longtime challenge for Zach, a client at CSS. As a teen, he had easy access to cigarettes through family members and acquaintances. Smoking gave him a buzz and it fit…
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From homeless to healing
Amanda Tokar’s apartment isn’t what most would call big or fancy. But the cozy one-bedroom is a gleaming mansion compared to the five-foot space she used to curl up in at night – the space inside a…
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'You've got to keep going'
Heartbreak led to a downward spiral for Laquan H. Kicked out of his home when he quit college, he tried to build a life while staying with friends, working and saving money. Then things took a tragic…
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Success through employment
For years, Phyllis expected every job she had to end in failure. Her extreme anxiety created challenges when uncontrollable situations arose at her job. Time after time, she found herself without…
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Amazon 'Fulfillment' Job Has Double Meaning For Client
In early 2020, Supported Employment client Heidi Hanes had job offers from various employers in the community, including positions at the Akron Zoo and Canal Park (home to the Akron RubberDucks…
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Motivated to Move On
Community Support Services’ Supported Employment client Brad Rankin is a prime example of what someone can achieve with hard work and a positive attitude. The employment department always…
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Going Above and Beyond
Robert Anderson was once barely managing to keep afloat, working various jobs, including porter and car detailer for Enterprise Car Rental, and a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He was…
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A Long Journey
When asked to describe himself, Kevin immediately said adventurous. He offered, “I’m so adventurous, I scare myself at times. I can't stay in one spot, and I have to keep moving!” Kevin also…
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Hard Work Pays Off
Longtime CSS client Ed Trimble has been receiving services from the agency since he was 18 years old. He has been through Supported Employment several times in the past decade. The year 2020 may…
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