Hello Ohio! For crisis situations that are not life-threatening, find mental and behavioral health resources and other information below close to you. While these resources are general, the best resource is your family’s medical provider.
If you are in a life threatening situation, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or need to talk, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988. If you prefer to text, you can text "START" to 741-741 where a live, trained specialist will respond back to you.
Franklin County Youth Psychiatric Crisis Line
Text “4Hope” to 741741 for the crisis text line
Outside of Franklin County, contact county specific suicide hotline from list below (using link)
Ohio Mental Health Information and Referral Line
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Mental/Behavioral Health Services
Ohio Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line
Nationwide Children’s Eating Disorders Program
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
ANAD Hotline
Ohio Domestic Violence Network Information and Referral Line
National Parent Helpline
NAMI Ohio
Ohio Early Intervention Information Line
Autism Society of Ohio Information Line
Teen Relationship Abuse Helpline (National)
Use list at this link to search for LGBT trained domestic violence shelters and resources near your area
BRAVO (Buckeye Regional Anti Violence Organization)
National Hotlines