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ASCEND SERVICES OF CANTON
Promoting Recovery through peer support, education, advocacy and networking
Promoting Recovery through peer support, education, advocacy and networking
ASCEND provides Peer Recovery Services in Stark County, Ohio, offering 30 evidence-based classes and support groups each week, along with a unique, Peer Run Crisis Respite Program. All services are free of charge and designed with both physical and emotional safety in mind. ASCEND empowers individuals through supportive, stigma-free spaces that promote recovery, resilience, and personal growth.
ASCEND provides Peer Recovery Services in Stark County, Ohio. We offer classes, support groups, and a unique Peer Run Crisis Respite Program. All of our services are provided free of charge, and the structure is planned with both physical safety and emotional safety in mind.
ASCEND Peer Run Crisis Respite Program
ASCEND Peer Run Crisis Respite Program
Respite is a 24/7 care center dedicated to helping individuals stabilize and prevent mental health crises by providing a supportive and nurturing environment—compassionate staff with their lived experiences.
- Learn valuable coping skills,
- engaging conversations, and attentive listening to ensure everyone feels heard and understood. ·
- During one’s stay, they will participate in group activities and earn essential coping strategies.
- Enjoy healthy meals emphasizing nutrition and sleep’s importance in maintaining mental wellness.
- We will create a Stable Life Plan before they leave, equipping them with achievable short- and long-term goals while maintaining close communication with referring providers to tailor our services to their needs.
Michelle Beyer
Letter from the Executive Director
Michelle Beyer — Executive Director
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Role & Affiliations
Michelle Beyer, CPS, CPSS, is the Executive Director of ASCEND Rejuvenate.Educate in Stark County, serving the Canton, OH area. -
Career Path & Impact
She began her journey as a chef and business owner, then transitioned into radio broadcasting, co-hosting a morning show. She eventually developed a radio program and podcast focused on addiction and mental health topics during the COVID era. Her podcast job broadened the discussion to include domestic violence and human trafficking, Peer Support, and Outreach. -
Michelle earned Peer Support Certification and worked at Heartland Behavioral Health. She also organized large-scale Christmas Eve dinners for the homeless (serving up to 750 people), and spent six years as a peer support worker at ICAN Housing.
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Public Speaking & Advocacy
With 15 years of personal experience sharing her story around addiction, mental health struggles, homelessness, and incarceration, she’s been recognized as a Peer Supporter and Professional of the Year. She remains active in various coalitions and focus groups in Stark County, advocating to reduce stigma around mental health and addiction -
Podcast: “Your Voices of Hope with Michelle Beyer”
Michelle hosts this mental health podcast where she interviews individuals overcoming serious challenges—such as addiction, homelessness, trafficking, and domestic violence
Since I started at ASCEND, my primary focus has been to create a welcoming, home-like environment where individuals can prioritize their mental and physical well-being. We accomplish this through well-trained staff, evidence-based peer-run groups and classes, and a commitment to ensuring positive recovery outcomes. My open-door policy encourages staff and volunteers to share concerns and ideas freely.
I am proud that we prioritize the needs of every guest, providing healthy food, resources, safety, and a comprehensive aftercare plan to ensure they feel supported. At ASCEND, we strive to foster a sense of family and teamwork.
“The only journey is the journey within.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
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