Mental Health Crisis Response in Ohio

Ohio’s Crisis Line is suitable for anyone who is experiencing a mental health crisis, and can be reached at 330-296-3555. You may also text “4hope” to 741741. Alternatively, you may call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The State of Mental Health in Ohio

Ohio currently ranks 17th in the United States for mental healthcare. Ohio’s Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), is responsible for improving upon their current mental healthcare system, and for providing the resources necessary to build resilience in their communities. OhioMHAS determines the standard of care that all Ohio residents can expect when they seek treatment from a licensed counselor or therapist. Currently, the OhioMHAS is working towards becoming a national leader in implementing a “comprehensive, accessible, and quality-focused system of addiction and mental health care and wellness for all Ohio citizens.”

OhioMHAS ensures that all residents have access to the resources that promote their well-being and ability to prosper. This includes access to therapists, psychologists, and counselors throughout the state. The issues on the forefront for OhioMHAS in 2020 include drug addiction, serious mental illness, trauma, depression and suicide risk, access to timely and coordinated crisis services, specific challenges involving the criminal justice system, and the impact of stigma on people living with mental illness and addiction.

For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse, call the Addiction Helpline at 330-678-3006.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.

NAMI Ohio

The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in Ohio, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here.

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