401 Tuscarawas Street West, Suite 200
Canton, Ohio 44702
Phone: 330-430-9502 / Fax: 330-430-9505

The Community Mediation Center's purpose is to provide effective dispute resolution services to those who live or work in Stark County. Mediation empowers people to resolve their differences in a peaceful process. We mediate concerns between individuals, groups, or organizations in conflict. The work of the Center continues to develop and expand in response to the organization's hard work, outreach, and vision for a more peaceful community.

MISSION STATEMENT

To mediate disputes, teach conflict resolution skills, and conduct public education.   The goal is to prevent or reduce the harmful physical, emotional and economic effects of conflict between individuals, families, neighborhoods, and organizations in Stark County.

HALLMARKS OF A COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER

Services provided regardless of ability to pay

Services provided for a wide variety of disputes

Dispute resolution available at earliest stage of conflict

Alternative to the judicial system available at any stage of conflict

Services directly accessible by the public

Mediation services provided by trained staff and volunteers

Collaborative community relationships promoted

Diversity of mediators, staff, and board sought

Awareness of mediation process and benefits extended to community

Non-profit status maintained

 

 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mediations can be scheduled outside of the normal business hours.