The Community Services Department coordinates all the programs, activities, and services offered to SMHA residents. Just a few of the services are listed below:

Nutrition Program: A noon lunch program is provided at 5 senior buildings. SMHA provides the facilities and Meals on Wheels (MOW) provides the congregate meal. A $2.00 donation is requested by MOW for the lunch. The program is for all SMHA residents who meet the guidelines for this service. For additional information you can contact MOW at 330-832-7220.

Health Services: A Podiatry Clinic is held each month at 5 SMHA Senior Buildings. The clinics are in Massillon, Canton and Alliance. SMHA provides clinic space for Drs. Gelb & Rogovin. You must call 330-493-3363 to schedule an appointment. Transportation is provided by the Podiatry Office if requested. A Medical Clinic is held at SMHA's McKinley Park each week. North Canton Medical Foundation provides the staff and arranges for transportation if necessary. You must call 330-493-1333 to become a Metro clinic patient. Blood pressure clinics are held at all senior buildings every month. They are staffed by 28 professional and residential volunteers. For times and dates contact 330-454-9405 ext. 301.

Personal Assisted Living Service (PALS): This program provides light house cleaning, meal preparation and laundry services at a charge of $3.00 per hour which is added to the resident's rent statement. This program is designed to assist the elderly resident in maintaining their independent life style. For additional information you can contact 330-454-9405, extension 301.

Co-sponsored Events: SMHA partnerships with many Stark County Agencies to provide educational and social activities for the Senior Building residents. For more information on these events call 330-454-9405 ext. 301.

Keep Our Babies Alive (KOBA): SMHA received a funding from the Ohio Department of Health through the Ohio Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative grant to provide a FREE and confidential outreach program for pregnant women in Stark County. KOBA helps these women get the prenatal care they need, and also educates them on taking care of themselves during their pregnancy. The aim is to reduce infant mortality and low-birth-weight and very low birth rates, especially among the individuals in the African-American community. A healthy mother is more likely to deliver a healthy baby. For additional information you can contact 330-454-8051, extension 324.