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Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.
Ohio has dedicated Domestic Relations Courts and Juvenile Courts (which handle paternity and unmarried-parent custody) in most counties. The Office of Child Support operates under JFS. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Akron anchor the major metros. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, and Community Legal Aid cover the state.
Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ohio has dedicated 988 call centers staffed by trained counselors who connect callers to local mental health resources, crisis intervention teams, and emergency services when needed. Services available in English and Spanish. No insurance required. Chat also available at 988lifeline.org anytime.
988 · Statewide · 24/7 · Visit Website
Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling via text message available 24/7. Trained crisis counselors respond in real time and are available in English and Spanish. Especially helpful for those who cannot speak out loud during a crisis. No insurance or registration required. Used by Ohio families, veterans, and young adults facing mental health emergencies or emotional distress.
Text-based — national · 24/7 · Visit Website
Statewide mental health advocacy organization offering free education programs including Family-to-Family and NAMI Basics, peer-led support groups, and a helpline connecting Ohioans to local mental health resources and services. Call 614-224-2700 or email namiohio@namiohio.org Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. NAMI Ohio coordinates 35+ local affiliates serving all regions of Ohio — find your local chapter at namiohio.org.
614-224-2700 · 1225 Dublin Rd, Suite 210, Columbus, OH 43215 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Local NAMI affiliate serving Columbus and Franklin County with free peer-led support groups, Family-to-Family education classes, and mental health resource navigation. Programs help individuals with mental illness and their family members understand conditions, improve communication, and access local treatment. Call 614-501-6264 or email info@namifc.org Mon-Fri 9am-5pm to learn about current group schedules.
614-501-6264 · 1225 Dublin Rd, Suite 050, Columbus, OH 43215 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Free mental health support, education, and advocacy for the Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area. Offers peer-led support groups for individuals with mental illness, Family-to-Family education classes for family members, and a local helpline for resource navigation. Call 216-875-7776 or email info@namigreatercleveland.org Mon-Fri 9am-5pm to find current group schedules and programs near you.
216-875-7776 · 4415 Euclid Ave, Suite 203, Cleveland, OH 44103 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Serving the greater Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio area with free peer-led support groups, Family-to-Family educational programs, and crisis resource referrals for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Call 513-351-3500 or email info@namiswoh.org Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. No insurance or fee required for NAMI programs. Visit namiswoh.org to see current support group schedules and class offerings.
513-351-3500 · 420 W Loveland Ave, Suite 101, Cincinnati, OH 45140 · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm · Visit Website
Free, confidential 24/7 helpline providing referrals to local mental health and substance use disorder treatment services across Ohio. Available in English and Spanish. No insurance required and callers are not required to share their name. Call 1-800-662-4357 anytime for treatment options. Also connects callers to local SAMHSA-listed treatment providers by ZIP code at findtreatment.gov.
1-800-662-4357 · National · 24/7 · Visit Website
Funds and coordinates community-based mental health and addiction services across Franklin County and Columbus. Operates a 24/7 crisis line and connects residents to 30+ licensed provider agencies for counseling, psychiatric services, and recovery support. Call the 24/7 crisis line at 614-276-2273 anytime. Email communications@adamhfranklin.org or call 614-224-1057 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm for provider referrals in Franklin County.
614-224-1057 · 447 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis line 24/7: 614-276-2273 · Visit Website
Plans, funds, and monitors public mental health and addiction treatment services in Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland area. Operates a 24-hour crisis and referral hotline connecting residents to immediate mental health support. Call the 24/7 crisis line at 216-623-6888 anytime. For provider referrals and program information, call 216-241-3400 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit adamhscc.org. Located at 2012 W 25th St, 6th Floor, Cleveland.
216-241-3400 · 2012 W 25th St, 6th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44113 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis line 24/7: 216-623-6888 · Visit Website
Plans and funds community mental health and addiction recovery services for Ashland County residents. Coordinates local crisis intervention programs and connects families to licensed counseling, psychiatric, and recovery services in the area. Call 419-281-3716 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm for referrals to Ashland County mental health providers. No direct clinical services — the board funds and coordinates local agencies.
419-281-3716 · 1605 County Road 1095, Ashland, OH 44805 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Statewide behavioral health nonprofit providing outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, substance abuse treatment, and community-based mental health programs at locations across Ohio for children, adults, and families of all ages. Call 1-800-639-4681 for the 24/7 crisis line and for referrals to the nearest OhioGuidestone location. Visit ohioguidestone.org for a full list of Ohio service locations and available programs. Insurance and Medicaid accepted.
1-800-639-4681 · Multiple Ohio locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; 24/7 crisis: 1-800-639-4681 · Visit Website
Provides outpatient counseling, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, and community-based mental health programs for families and individuals in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Call 440-234-2006 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit centerstone.org for intake information. Located at 202 E Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017. Accepts most insurance and Medicaid. Sliding scale fees available for uninsured patients. Referrals accepted from courts, schools, and self-referrals.
440-234-2006 · 202 E Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Franklin County's 24/7 behavioral health crisis center providing walk-in emergency psychiatric evaluation, crisis counseling, mobile crisis dispatch, and referrals to ongoing mental health treatment for Columbus-area residents. No appointment needed — walk in any time day or night. Call 614-276-2273 anytime for phone crisis support or to confirm current wait times. Located at 199 S Central Ave, Columbus, OH 43223. No insurance required for crisis services.
614-276-2273 · 199 S Central Ave, Columbus, OH 43223 · 24/7 · Visit Website
Plans, funds, and coordinates public mental health and addiction treatment services for the Toledo and Lucas County area. Oversees a network of licensed providers offering counseling, psychiatric services, crisis intervention, and recovery support. Call 419-213-4600 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm for referrals to Lucas County mental health and addiction services. Located at 701 Adams St, Suite 800, Toledo, OH 43604.
419-213-4600 · 701 Adams St, Suite 800, Toledo, OH 43604 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provides support and resources for parents experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, and related perinatal mental health conditions. The helpline connects Ohio fathers and mothers to local trained volunteer coordinators who can offer guidance and referrals. Call 1-800-944-4773 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, or text 503-894-4773 anytime. Ohio chapters listed at postpartum.net. No cost to call or connect.
1-800-944-4773 · National helpline with Ohio coordinators · Helpline Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; text 503-894-9453 24/7 · Visit Website
Comprehensive behavioral health agency in Greater Cincinnati providing outpatient and residential mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, community reintegration, and housing support services. Call 513-751-7747 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit talberthouse.org for program information and intake. Located at 2600 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45206. Accepts Medicaid, most insurance, and sliding scale fees. Some 24/7 residential and crisis programs available.
513-751-7747 · 2600 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45206 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; some 24/7 programs · Visit Website
Provides outpatient counseling, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, crisis intervention, and specialized mental health programs for individuals and families in Summit County and the Akron area. Call 330-253-3100 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit portagepath.org for intake information. Located at 340 S Broadway, Akron, OH 44308. Crisis services available 24/7. Accepts Medicaid, most insurance, and sliding scale fees for uninsured patients.
330-253-3100 · 340 S Broadway, Akron, OH 44308 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; crisis services 24/7 · Visit Website