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Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
3000 Erie Street South
Massillon, Ohio 44646
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Jeffrey L. Sims, Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Emmanuel Nwajei, Chief Clinical Officer
Michael Waggoner, Nurse Executive
John Stocker, Client Rights Specialist
Phone: (330) 833-3135
Toll-free phone: (800) 783-9301
TDD: (330) 832-9991
Fax: (330) 833-6564
About Us
Founded in 1898, Heartland Behavioral Healthcare (HBH) provides inpatient care for acutely mentally ill adults from northeastern Ohio. HBH is accredited by The Joint Commission. Read the Joint Commission Public Notice for Heartland Behavioral Healthcare. HBH is also certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Information For Family Members and Visitors
Admission
Local mental health centers refer patients to Heartland Behavioral Healthcare by determining whether someone meets criteria for admission. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide service for direct admission or "walk-ins." Please contact your local mental health center for assistance.
Services provided
Services include evaluations, intensive psychiatric care, recovery, psychiatry, psychology, social services, patient education, occupational and recreational therapy and work evaluation. In addition, our community support network and child and family services programs provide services to clients and their families residing in the community.
Family and Visitors
Family and friends are welcome to visit their loved ones but may not bring these items: alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, cans and glass items, tools, any medication, controlled substances, cameras, lethal weapons, tape recorders, CB radios and scanners, sharps, lighters or matches.
Visiting Hours
Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Weekends, 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare is a non-smoking facility. Patients, visitors and staff may not smoke on the campus grounds or in any of the buildings.
Employment Opportunities
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare is a State of Ohio government employer and is continuously recruiting for direct care staff and registered nurses. Employees contribute to Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and receive an excellent benefits package.
For career opportunities within the Department of Mental Health and other state agencies, please see the job listings on the Ohio Hiring Management System.