Behavior/ Counseling/ Addiction

If you are in crisis and need immediate help:

Call Netcare Access in Franklin County
(614) 276-CARE or (614) 276-2273
Call 9-1-1
Visit the emergency room
Call the Columbus Suicide Hotline
(614) 294-3300 or (614) 221-5445
Call the toll-free National Suicide Hotline
(800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255

In this section, find out about:

● Where to Start & How to Find Help
● Important Hotlines
● Counseling & Psychiatry Services
● Alcohol & Drug Treatment & Counseling
● Eating Disorders
● Crisis & Emergency Services
● Counseling for Victims of Abuse & Trauma
● Behavior Problems, Anger & ADHD
● Depression & Bipolar Disorder
● Sexually Reactive Youth
● Websites & Advocacy
● Education & Prevention Classes
● Mental Health Questionnaires
● Support Groups

● WHERE TO START & HOW TO FIND HELP ●

What Does This Mean?

Counseling: treatment is given by a psychologist or social worker or counselor, who can diagnose mental illnesses and give counseling and therapy but not prescribe medication
Psychiatry: treatment is given by a psychiatrist, who is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and is qualified to prescribe medication if needed
Day Treatment (Partial Hospitalization): intensive mental health services are provided at a facility or clinic during the day for several hours (for people who do not need to be hospitalized or stay overnight)
Outpatient: a person receives treatment at an office-based facility or clinic at a scheduled appointment and does not need to be hospitalized
Inpatient / Residential: a person lives in the facility 24 hours a day
Private Insurance: all forms of health insurance that are not funded by the government (for example, United Health Care and Medical Mutual)

How Can I Get Mental Health Services?

Read Mental Health America's Factsheet on
How to Find Treatment
Read Mental Health America's Factsheet on
Finding the Right Mental Health Care
Call your insurance company to find out what mental health services are covered
Insurance Company Information by County
Call Mental Health America of Franklin County
Mental Health America Franklin County
Call (614) 221-1441
Call Hands on Central Ohio
Hands On Central Ohio
Call 2-1-1
Find a Provider by Location on ADAMH's Website
ADAMH Provider Search by Location
Scroll Down the Page to Find Resources in
CAP4Kids Counseling and Psychiatry Services

● IMPORTANT HOTLINES ●

Helpful Free Hotlines

All of these hotlines are free and confidential.

(614) 294-3300
Columbus 24-hour teen suicide hotline provided by North Central Mental Health Services
(877) 968-8454 or (800) SUICIDE
National 24-hour hotline for youth in crisis
(800) RUN-AWAY or (800) 786-2929
National 24-hour hotline for youth who have run away or are in crisis
(800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
National 24-hour suicide prevention lifeline helping teens in despair
(800) QUIT-NOW or (800) 784-8669
Ohio hotline to find quit smoking programs
(614) 221-1441 or (800) 969-6642
Ohio Mental Health America hotline for a referral to a mental health agency
(614) 276-CARE or (614) 276-2273
24-hour Netcare crisis hotline for youth in Franklin County who need mental health help
(800) 222-1222
Central Ohio 24-hour poison center hotline
(614) 224-4663
Franklin County 24-hour crisis hotline for victims of domestic violence
(614) 267-7020 or (800) 656-4673
24-hour local and national crisis hotline for victims of rape or sexual assault
2-1-1 or (614) 221-2255
24-hour Hands On hotline to help Franklin County families find local resources they need
(800) 662-HELP or (800) 662-4357
24-hour national hotline to find treatment for drug and alcohol abuse

Call 911 if you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or someone else.

● COUNSELING & PSYCHIATRY ●

Access Ohio

Helps kids with ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, behavior problems and more.
Program: individual and group counseling, psychiatry, medication management and psychological evaluations
Eligibility: males and females, ages 2 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina) and limited private insurance, no self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
99 North Brice Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 367-7700
8100 Ravines Edge Court, Worthington, Ohio 43235
- www.accessoh.com

Buckeye Ranch

Helps kids with ADHD, sexually inappropriate behavior, school fights, alcohol or drug use, running away, depression, anger issues and more.
Program: individual and group office-based counseling, family counseling, psychiatry, residential programs, day treatment, in-home family services, 24-hour crisis services, foster care services, deaf services, parenting programs
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 18
Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), no self-pay or private insurance
Referral: For in-home and office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county or another referring agency. 5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
697 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
68 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798
Deaf Services: (614) 539-6555
- www.buckeyeranch.org

Catholic Social Services

Program: office-based individual and family counseling (in English and Spanish) for people of all faiths and backgrounds, crisis pregnancy counseling, parenting classes, counseling focusing on trauma and post-traumatic stress and crisis situations, also ADHD counseling, no psychiatry
Eligibility: males and females, age 5 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (but no sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
197 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 857-1218
- www.colscss.org

Columbus Area

Offers counseling and psychiatric services for adults 18 and older.
Program: individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations, programs for adults getting out of prison, residential care for adults with severe mental disabilities, rehabilitation programs for adults, residential and office-based counseling for adults with substance use or alcohol problems
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1515 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0711
899 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 251-6561
- www.columbus-area.com

Concord Counseling Services

Program: office-based counseling for mental health concerns, such as depression, ADHD, school problems and other concerns, psychiatry, no ADHD testing (no psychological evaluations) but they do counseling and psychiatric management for kids with ADHD
Eligibility: males and females, age 4 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
774 Park Meadow Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 882-9338, ext. 205
- www.concordcounseling.org

Directions Counseling Group

Program: office-based individual counseling for general mental health problems (ADHD, bipolar disorder, behavior problems, depression and more), family counseling, anger management groups, social skills groups, substance abuse counseling, no psychiatry
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: self-pay only, no government insurance, no private insurance (although patients may choose to bill their insurance company themselves)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
6797 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43085
(614) 888-9200
- www.directionscounseling.com

Directions for Youth & Families

Offers a wide range of services, and helps children with behavior problems, drug and alcohol abuse, violence, aggressive behavior, juvenile crime, low self-esteem, anger management and child abuse issues.
Program: in-home and office-based individual and family counseling, group counseling, psychiatry, anger management classes, counseling for non-violent juvenile offenders, counseling for children who witness violence, substance abuse counseling, counseling for victims of sexual abuse and parenting programs
Eligibility: males and females, generally age 8 and older but the age depends on the specific program as well (and some programs are for children age 5 and older), they also see adults
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else for the counseling programs, for psychiatry services they need to be referred through a Directions for Youth counselor
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
1414 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 294-2661
- www.dfyf.org

Dublin Counseling Center (DCC)

Has a wide range of counseling services to help with issues such as ADHD / ADD, trauma, physical and sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and behavior problems. They have several counselors who have experience in helping kids who have had trauma or violence in their lives. They have many different support groups for adults as well.
Program: office-based individual and group counseling, family counseling, psychological evaluations, no psychiatry services, limited substance abuse counseling, case management services
Eligibility: males and females, age 4 and older, but varies depending on the program
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 889-5722
- www.dublincounselingcenter.org

Huckleberry House Counseling Program

Helps young people by providing a wide range of counseling services to address issues such as trauma, physical and sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD and behavior problems. They have counselors with experience helping kids who have had trauma in their lives.
Program: office-based and community-based individual counseling and community support services, 24-hour crisis services, no psychiatry services
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 19
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), people with no insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income), no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-8097
- http://huckhouse.org/

Jewish Family Services (JFS)

Program: office-based individual and family counseling, focusing on school issues, behavior problems, family conflict, ADHD and other problems, no psychiatry services, generally no substance abuse or eating disorder counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), many private insurances and self-pay (but no sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1070 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 559-0143
- www.jfscolumbus.org

Mental Health America Pro Bono Counseling Program

Provides free counseling for people age 18 and older residing in Franklin County.
Program: office-based counseling, no psychiatry services, no substance abuse counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Cost: free for those who are unable to pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
538 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 884-7227 or (614) 221-1441
- www.mhafc.org

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

Program: individual and group counseling for youth with significant at-risk behaviors, psychiatry, assessment services, case management services, crisis intervention, psychological testing, substance abuse counseling, services for children in the foster care system and also at-risk children who are not involved in the foster care system
Eligibility: males and females, ages 5 to 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else

1801 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
24-Hour Centralized Intake: (877) 692-7226
1445 Summit Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(866) 438-6508 or (614) 583-1005
1303 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(800) 256-5001 or (614) 252-6927
1984 Coffman Road, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 349-7511

- www.nyap.org

Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Offers many programs for children and teens, including help with substance abuse, anger management, developmental delays, behavior problems, ADHD, exposure to violence, depression, anxiety and autism. Care is given by a team of specialists, which may include a psychiatrist, behavioral pediatrician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, social worker and counselor.
Program: office-based individual and family counseling, substance abuse counseling, psychiatry, medication management, psychological evaluations, developmental assessments, parenting classes and eating disorder management
Eligibility: males and females of all ages up to age 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: patients may refer themselves, be referred by a physician or request an appointment online
275 West Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
5700 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
495 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
6435 East Broad Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43213
338 Granville Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
3955 Brown Park Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
75 South Terrace Avenue, Newark, Ohio 43055
(614) 355-8080
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

North Central Mental Health Family Focus

Provides counseling focused on school or job difficulties, depression, anxiety, effects of divorce, family conflict, ADHD and more.
Program: office-based individual and family counseling for children and adults, psychiatry, parenting classes, psychiatric evaluations
Eligibility: males and females, age 5 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), occasionally self-pay, no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1301 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 227-6865
- http://ncmhs.org

North Community Counseling Centers

Program: office-based counseling and psychiatry for teens and adults on a wide range of topics (ADHD / ADD, depression, anxiety), substance abuse counseling for adults
Eligibility: males and females, age 12 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance on a case-by-case basis and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
4897 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
3025 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
Central Intake: (614) 261-3196
Karl Road Location: (614) 846-2588
- www.northcommunity.com

Northwest Counseling Services

Helps kids with ADHD, poor school performance, family conflict, behavior problems, alcohol and drug problems, and more.
Program: office-based individual and group counseling, psychiatry, family counseling, parenting education and support groups
Eligibility: males and females, young children, teens and adults
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1560 Fishinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 457-7876
- www.northwestcounselingservices.org

Ohio Clinic For Psychiatry

Program: office-based individual and family counseling for children and adults with general mental health disorders (ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, behavior problems), in-home services, limited substance abuse counseling, no outpatient psychiatry but has inpatient child psychiatry services
Eligibility: males and females, age 4 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
880 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 449-9664 or (614) 444-7916
- http://ohioclinicforpsychiatry.com

Ohio State University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry

Program: office-based individual and group counseling, family counseling, psychological evaluations, psychiatry, no substance abuse or eating disorder counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: private insurance, self-pay, some government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource) depending on availability
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 293-4586
- http://psychiatry.osu.edu

Pickerington Area Counseling

Program: office-based counseling and psychiatry (ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavior problems), psychological testing, limited substance abuse and eating disorder counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 6 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
437 Hill Road North, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
(614) 834-1919
- www.pickareacounseling.com

Pomegranate Health Systems (PHS)

Treats a wide range of disorders including anxiety, depression, addiction disorders and psychotic disorders in an acute inpatient setting.
Program: inpatient residential psychiatry services, psychiatry assessments, crisis and emergency adolescent services, acute psychiatric hospitalization
Eligibility: males and females, ages 12 to 17
Cost: private insurances, employer health plans and self-pay, no government insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
765 Pierce Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(800) 476-3139
- www.pomegranatehealthsystems.com

Rosemont Center

Offers a wide range of services for children and teens with school difficulties, ADHD, aggression, anger, involvement in the criminal justice system, sexual abuse, bipolar disorder, depression and other general mental health issues. They will see children with substance abuse problems but it needs to be a secondary problem (and not the major diagnosis).
Program: office-based individual and family counseling and psychiatry, specialized programs for Somali youth, case management services, foster care services, in-home services, sexual abuse treatment, intensive and partial hospitalization services for children with severe mental disorders
Eligibility: males and females, all ages up to age 19
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (but no sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
2440 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43211
(614) 416-8709 or (614) 471-2626
- http://rosemont.org

Southeast, Inc. Brooks Building Kids Program

Program: office-based group and individual counseling for general mental health programs (ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, behavior problems and more), psychiatry, family counseling, school programs
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
700 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 360–0200
- www.southeastinc.com

Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth (SAFY)

They primarily work with youth and families involved in the foster care system (or at risk for foster care placement), but they have expanded their mental health services to include children not involved in the foster care system as well.
Program: office-based individual and group counseling, psychiatry services, diagnostic assessment, in-home services, foster care services, juvenile justice programs and teen parenting classes
Eligibility: males and females, ages 4 to 21, including kids in foster care and kids not involved in the foster care system
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource) and self-pay (but no sliding scale fees based on income), no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
4615 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(888) 590-7239 or (614) 729-2024
- www.safy.org

St. Vincent Family Center

Provides a wide range of child and teen mental health services, from mild behavioral problems to severe behavioral challenges requiring intensive treatment.
Program: intensive services and partial hospitalization for children with severe behavioral and emotional challenges, case management services, specialized Hispanic and Latino services, residential programs, help for children at risk of being expelled from school or at risk of being placed in foster care, office-based counseling and psychiatry, generally no substance abuse or eating disorder counseling
Eligibility: males and females, ages 2 to 18
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income), only occasionally private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0731
- www.svfc.org

United Methodist Children’s Home Wesley Family Services

Program: office-based counseling and psychiatry for individuals and families at several locations throughout the community, psychiatry services, case management, residential program for boys, parenting support, in-home mental health services, foster care and adoption services, specialized services for developmentally delayed boys with behavior problems, psychological testing
Eligibility: males and females, ages 3 to 18
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization

89 Wesley Boulevard, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 310-0902
6402 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
(614) 559-2800

- http://umchohio.org

Youth Advocate Services (YAS)

Program: individual and group counseling for youth with significant at-risk behaviors, psychiatry, assessment services, family counseling, in-home services, case management services, substance abuse counseling, services for children in the foster care system and also at-risk children who are not involved in the foster care system
Eligibility: males and females, all ages up to age 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource) only, no private insurance or self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves but are typically referred through other agencies, community programs and schools
825 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 258-9927
- www.yasohio.org

Wellspring & Central Ohio Youth for Christ (COYFC)

This Christian-based organization offers low-cost counseling at many locations throughout Columbus. Their student interns see clients at very reduced rates (sometimes as low as $5, depending on financial need), as part of their training in their masters program, under the supervision of licensed counselors. They also have licensed counselors who see kids with anxiety issues, behavior problems, depression, ADHD, stress, anger issues and more.
Program: Christian-based clinical counseling and coaching, psychological assessments, help with referrals to community services, no pyschiatry services or medication management
Eligibility: males and females, age 5 and older
Cost: many private insurances, self-pay at very reduced rates (sliding scale fees based on income), no government insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1115 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(888) 236-4035 or (614) 538-0353
- www.wellspringcolumbus.org

● ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT & COUNSELING ●

Finding Local Drug & Alcohol Treatment Programs

Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS)

Call their toll-free hotline or go online to find a provider for alcohol and drug treatment services in your county.
280 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Toll-free: (800) 788-7254
- www.odadas.ohio.gov/Directory

Drug & Alcohol Programs for Youth

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Click to search for meetings in your area.
Al-Anon and Alateen groups are also available for friends and families of problem drinkers.
Program: support group to help alcoholics achieve sobriety and stop drinking
Eligibility: males and females, teens and adults, no age or education requirements
Cost: free for anyone
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by an organization
100 West Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 253-8501 or (800) 870-3795
- http://ohioal-anon.org

Bassett House

Program: intensive residential treatment facility for adolescents with severe drug and alcohol problems, individual and group counseling, family therapy, case management, on-campus school program, no psychiatry, no inpatient detox programs
Eligibility: males and females, age 13 to 18
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
10050 Bassett Road, Athens, Ohio 45701
Toll-free: (800) 645-8287, ext. 20
- www.hrs.org/residential.html

Buckeye Ranch Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

They help youth struggling with substance abuse and mental health problems. Their drug and alcohol abuse group meets once a week and helps youth become drug-free. Drug testing is provided.
Program: individual and group counseling, family counseling, psychiatry, support groups, residential programs, day treatment, in-home family services, 24-hour crisis services, foster care services, deaf services and parenting programs
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 18
Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), no self-pay or private insurance
Referral: For in-home and office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county or another referring agency.
5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
697 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
68 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798
Deaf Services: (614) 539-6555
- www.buckeyeranch.org

Central Ohio Area Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Program: support groups throughout central Ohio for clean addicts and active users
Eligibility: males and females, no age or education requirements, some groups are specialized (for example, mens groups, women groups, lesbian and gay groups)
Cost: free for anyone
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by an organization
1313 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
24-Hour HelpLine: (614) 252-1700
- www.nacentralohio.org

Columbus Public Health YES Program

The YES program is an education prevention program for children whose parent's are in recovery, children who love someone who uses alcohol or drugs, and children in foster care due to alcohol or drugs.
Program: education program (YES) for children ages 5 to 15 whose lives have been affected by alcohol or drugs, parenting classes, on-site child care, outpatient counseling for adults
Eligibility: males and females, ages 5 to 15
Cost: free
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6256
- http://publichealth.columbus.gov

Directions Counseling Group

Directions for Youth & Families Family Outreach Substance Abuse Counseling (FOSAC)

Program: in-home individual and family counseling and group counseling for kids with drug and alcohol abuse issues
Eligibility: males and females, ages 12 to 17
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
1414 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 294-2661
- www.dfyf.org

Maryhaven

Maryhaven is central Ohio's oldest healthcare facility specializing in the treatment of people who are dependent on drugs and alcohol.
Program: inpatient and outpatient detox services, family support groups, inpatient and office-based individual and group substance abuse counseling, family counseling, case management services, GED programs, psychological evaluations, psychiatry, medication management, 12-step programs, crisis intervention, anger management counseling and behavior management
Eligibility: males and females, age 12 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1791 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 445-8131
- www.maryhaven.com

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Program: weekly support groups throughout central Ohio for family members and friends who know or have known a feeling of desperation due to the addiction problem of someone close to them
Eligibility: males and females, no age or education requirements
Cost: free for anyone
Referral: no referral needed
22527 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, California 90505
(800) 477-6291
- http://nar-anon.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Adolescent Health Services

Program: office-based substance abuse counseling, medical opiate addiction program, substance abuse assessment (drug testing), STD & HIV screening
Eligibility: males and females of all ages up to age 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
495 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 722-2450
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8614
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic (NKRC) Adolescent Program

Program: intensive and non-intensive office-based drug and alcohol counseling, family support, educational programs, assessments, counseling for youth with substance abuse and mental health problems, no psychiatry, no inpatient or detox programs
Eligibility: males and females, age 13 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), most private insurances and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
6543 Commerce Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(800) 228-8287 or (614) 210-0416
- http://nkrc.org

North Central Mental Health Family Focus

Program: office-based individual substance abuse counseling, psychiatry, parenting classes and psychiatric evaluations
Eligibility: males and females, teens and adults
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), occasionally self-pay, no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1301 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 227-6865
- www.ncmhs.org

North Community Counseling Centers

Program: office-based substance abuse counseling for adults
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance on a case-by-case basis and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
4897 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
3025 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
Central Intake: (614) 261-3196
Karl Road Location: (614) 846-2588
- www.northcommunity.com

Northwest Counseling Services

Program: office-based individual and group substance abuse counseling, psychiatry, family counseling
Eligibility: males and females, teens and adults
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1560 Fishinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 457-7876
- www.northwestcounselingservices.org

Ohio State University Talbot Hall

Program: office-based substance abuse counseling for teens, crisis management for teens, inpatient and intensive services for adults, adult detox services (no detox or inpatient services for teens)
Eligibility: males and females, age 12 and older
Cost: private insurance, no self-pay, limited acceptance of government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
1492 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 257-3760
- http://medicalcenter.osu.edu

Southeast, Inc. Brooks Building Kids Program

Program: office-based group and individual counseling for teens with substance abuse problems, psychiatry, family counseling, school programs, outpatient services for adults with drug dependency
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
700 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 360–0200
- www.southeastinc.com

Starr Commonwealth Columbus (Hannah Neil Center)

Program: residential program for boys who have substance abuse problems and have experienced court involvement, are delinquents and require a higher level of structure than office-based programs can provide
Eligibility: males only, ages 12 to 18
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), self-pay, no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves but are typically referred through the court system or an organization
301 North Obetz Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(866) 289-9202 or (614) 491-5784
- www.starr.org/starr-residential-programs

More Quit Smoking Programs

Do you need help quitting smoking? Click below to go to the physical health section of CAP4Kids to find local smoking cessation programs.
- Go to CAP4Kids Physical Health Page

Drug & Alcohol Programs for Adults

Amethyst

Program: individual and group intensive office-based counseling for women dependent on alcohol or drugs, housing for adult women who are homeless and dependent on alcohol or drugs
Eligibility: females (no males), age 18 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by an organization
455 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 242-1284
- www.amethyst-inc.org

Columbus Area Bell Center Africentric Therapeutic Community (ATC)

Program: residential alcohol and drug treatment for 6 to 9 months for adults with substance use and involvement in the criminal justice system
Eligibility: males only (no females), age 21 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else or be mandated by a court order
813 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 372-3000, ext. 7300
- www.columbus-area.com

CompDrug

Program: outpatient adult methadone program, office-based adult drug and alcohol counseling, drug testing, middle school and high school prevention and education groups, STD testing through Columbus Public Health, no teen substance abuse counseling (except occasionally by referral from the courts)
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), self-pay, no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
547 East Eleventh Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 224-4506
- www.compdrug.org

Concord Counseling Services

Program: individual and group office-based counseling for substance abuse (for adults only), general mental health counseling for children and adults, child and adult psychiatry
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older (for substance abuse counseling)
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
774 Park Meadow Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
(614) 882-9338, ext. 205
- www.concordcounseling.org

Cornerstone of Recovery

Program: intensive office-based individual and group alcohol and drug counseling, family therapy, drug testing, 12-step programs
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Insurance: private insurance, self-pay, no government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
5100 Bradenton Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(866) 359-8551
- www.cornerstoneofrecoveryohio.com

Crossroads Recovery Services

Program: office-based individual and group alcohol and drug counseling, marijuana group counseling, mental health counseling for people with drug or alcohol abuse issues, drug testing, anger management program for adults
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Insurance: self-pay only
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1364 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 445-0352
- www.crossroadsrecovery.net

House of Hope for Alcoholics

Program: residential programs, office-based counseling and sober living housing for adults who need alcohol and drug abuse treatment, intensive services, case management services, assessments
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older (males only for the residential and housing programs)
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance, no self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by an organization
771 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 276-4840
- www.hofhope.org

Project Linden

Program: intensive office-based individual and group substance abuse counseling for adults, youth prevention programs, adult employment readiness programs
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income), no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1410 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 294-5677
- www.project-linden.org

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)

Program: residential program for adults with alcohol or drug dependency
Eligibility: males only, age 19 and older
Cost: $120 a week for individuals with Social Security benefits or unemployment, free for individuals with no insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by an organization
1675 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 221-4269
- www.salvationarmycolumbus.org

Woods at Parkside

Program: medical detox services, residential services, intensive office-based substance abuse counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Cost: private insurance, self-pay, no government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by an organization
349 Olde Ridenour Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(800) 282-5512
- http://thewoodsatparkside.com

Websites & Advocacy for Teens & Parents

Above the Influence

Teens can go online to get help and stay "above the influence." The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to stand up to the pressures that keep you down. View photos, podcasts, facts, videos and games about drugs and peer pressure.
PO Box 6000, Rockville, Maryland 20849
Toll Free: (800) 662-HELP
- www.abovetheinfluence.com

Check Yourself

This website is a place for teens to think about their relationship with drugs and alcohol, and read stories, communicate with other teens and play decision games to see how they might act in situations involving drugs and alcohol. Teens can also get factual answers to questions about substance abuse and get information about counseling and treatment facilities.
325 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10010
(212) 922-1560
- www.checkyourself.org

Cool Spot

This website is a place for young teens to learn about alcohol and resisting peer pressure.
5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
(301) 443-3860
- www.thecoolspot.gov

Drug-Free Action Alliance

Provides leadership and advocacy to promote safe and drug free communities throughout Ohio.
6185 Huntley Road, Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 540-9985
- www.drugfreeactionalliance.org

Faces & Voices of Recovery

This national organizations is an advocacy organization committed to representing the millions of Americans in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Visit their website to read personal stories written by those in recovery.
1010 Vermont Avenue, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 737-0690
- www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Started in 1980 by a woman whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, MADD helps families and injured victims of drunk driving crashes. People can call the free helpline for emotional support, as well as guidance through the criminal justice system. MADD also offers free literature to victims and their families.
5900 Roche Drive, Columbus, Ohio 45229
Toll-free Helpline: (800) 552-8641 or (877) MADD-HELP
- www.maddohio.org

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

This online site helps adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) learn about drugs.
6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
(800) 662-HELP or (301) 443-1124
- www.teens.drugabuse.gov

National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign

AntiDrug.com was created to give parents the tools they need to raise drug-free kids. The website offers helpful advice, support from other parents and extensive information about drug and alcohol use.
PO Box 6000, Rockville, Maryland 20849
Toll Free: (800) 662-HELP
- www.theantidrug.com

Teens Health

Has online information for teens on a wide range of mental health topics, including how to quit smoking, binge drinking, dealing with an alcoholic parent, marijuana use and more.
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803
(302) 651-4046
- http://teenshealth.org/teen

● EATING DISORDERS ●

Buckeye Ranch

Helps kids with a wide range of mental health problems, including self-harm behaviors, eating problems and behavior problems.
Program: individual and group office-based counseling, family counseling, psychiatry, residential programs, day treatment, in-home family services, 24-hour crisis services, foster care services, deaf services, parenting programs
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 18
Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), no self-pay or private insurance
Referral: For in-home and office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county or another referring agency. 5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
697 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
68 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798
Deaf Services: (614) 539-6555
- www.buckeyeranch.org

Center for Balanced Living

Program: intensive and non-intensive office-based eating disorder services for teens age 16 and older, partial hospitalization (M's Place) for teens age 18 and older, assessments, family therapy, educational programs, free support groups for people and families affected by eating disorders (meets the first and third Tuesday evening of the month)
Eligibility: males and females, age 16 and older
Cost: private insurance, self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income), no government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
445 East Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 293-9550
- www.centerforeatingdisorders.org

Directions Counseling Group

Program: office-based individual counseling for anorexia and bulimia, family counseling, anger management groups, substance abuse counseling, teen counseling, no psychiatry
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: self-pay only, no government insurance, no private insurance (although patients may choose to bill their insurance company themselves)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
6797 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43085
(614) 888-9200
- www.directionscounseling.com

Dublin Counseling Center (DCC)

Has a wide range of counseling services to help children and teens with issues such as physical and sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and behavior problems.
Program: office-based individual and group counseling, family counseling, psychological evaluations, no psychiatry services, limited substance abuse counseling, case management services
Eligibility: males and females, teens and adults
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 889-5722
- www.dublincounselingcenter.org

Food Addicts Anonymous

Click to search for free meetings in your area.
Program: free face-to-face, online and telephone support groups
Eligibility: males and females, all ages
Cost: free
Referral: individuals may refer themselves
529 Prima Vista Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983
(440) 842-2822
- www.foodaddictsanonymous.org

Nationwide Children's Hospital Feeding Disorders Program

Provides the highest quality of care to children under age 10 who do not consume enough calories to maintain normal growth, children who do not eat by mouth, children who do not progress beyond soft textured foods and children who have a very limited diet leading to dietary deficiencies.
Program: inpatient treatment, outpatient individual and parent counseling
Eligibility: males and females, under age 10
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: patients may refer themselves, be referred by a physician or even request an appointment online
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8080
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Eating Disorders Program

Has an eating disorders program at 2 locations for teens with eating disorders. Patients are managed by adolescent pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, nurses and dieticians.
Program: medical management, psychopharmacology, office-based individual and parent counseling, nutritional counseling, inpatient medical stabilization
Eligibility: males and females, ages 12 to 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
899 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
5665 Venture Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 722-2450
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

Click to search for free meetings in your area.
Program: free face-to-face, online and telephone support groups
Eligibility: males and females, anyone under the legal age should be accompanied by an adult
Cost: free
Referral: individuals may refer themselves
6075 Zenith Court, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144
(505) 891-2664
- www.oa.org

● CRISIS & EMERGENCY SERVICES ●

Huckleberry House

Provides emergency assistance to youth in crisis. Youth can stay at the emergency shelter, and the average stay is 3 to 5 days.
Program: emergency shelter and crisis counseling for youth, in-home services, family counseling
Eligibility: males and females, ages 10 to 21
Cost: free
Referral: runaway teens can go to a designated safe place for immediate assistance and support, at any 24-hour Kroger store, White Castle or local fire station
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
Main Number: (614) 294-8097
- http://huckhouse.org/

Nationwide Children's Hospital Emergency Services

Program: Pediatric Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Poison Center
Eligibility: males and females, birth to age 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: open and available for walk-ins 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Netcare

Program: outpatient 24/7 crisis intervention, risk assessment, education about available local resources for families, referral and linkage with treatment providers, psychiatric services, crisis assessment services, emergency medication services
Eligibility: males and females living in Franklin County, all ages
Cost: free
Referral: services are provided on a walk-in basis on the basis of level of need
Children & Adults: 199 South Central Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Adults Only: 741 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
24-hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 276-2273
- www.netcareaccess.org

Ohio State University Harding Hospital

Program: inpatient emergency stabilization and hospitalization for children and teens with problems such as severe mood disorders, suicide risk, psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorders and anxiety disorders
Eligibility: males and females, age 5 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 293-9600 or (614) 293-4586
- http://medicalcenter.osu.edu

● COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE & TRAUMA ●

ASHA Ray of Hope

Program: office-based counseling and interpreting for victims of domestic violence in the South Asian community
Eligibility: males and females of all ages who are victims of domestic violence and of South Asian descent
Cost: free
Referral: no referral needed
1505 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 326-2121 or 24-hour Crisis Line: (614) 565-2918
- www.asharayofhope.org

Buckeye Ranch

Helps kids deal with the effects of trauma or abuse.
Program: individual and group office-based counseling, psychiatry, residential programs, day treatment, in-home family services, 24-hour crisis services, foster care services, deaf services, parenting programs
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 18
Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), no self-pay or private insurance
Referral: For in-home and office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county or another referring agency. 5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
697 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
68 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798
Deaf Services: (614) 539-6555
- www.buckeyeranch.org

CHOICES

Program: office-based individual and group counseling for adult victims and survivors of domestic violence, 24-hour crisis hotline, temporary shelter for adult victims of domestic violence who need a safe place to stay
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
PO Box 06157, Columbus, Ohio 43206
24-Hour Confidential Hotline: (614) 224-4663
- http://choicescolumbus.org

Directions Counseling Group

Program: office-based individual counseling for children who have been sexually abused, substance abuse counseling, no psychiatry
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: self-pay only, no government insurance, no private insurance (although patients may choose to bill their insurance company themselves)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
6797 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43085
(614) 888-9200
- www.directionscounseling.com

Directions for Youth & Families

Program / Eligibility:

Children Who Witness Violence: individual and family counseling for children ages 5 to 18 who have witnessed violence
Promises: in-home counseling for children ages 7 to 17 who have been victims of reported or suspected sexual abuse
Children of Murdered Parents & Siblings (COMPS): individual and family counseling for children who have lost a loved one to homicide

Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income), Children Who Witness Violence is free
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
1414 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 294-2661
- www.dfyf.org

Dublin Counseling Center (DCC)

Has a wide range of counseling services to help children and teens who have experienced trauma or violence in their lives, including physical and sexual abuse.
Program: office-based individual and group counseling, family counseling, psychological evaluations, no psychiatry services, limited substance abuse counseling, case management services
Eligibility: males and females, age 4 and older, but varies depending on the program
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 889-5722
- www.dublincounselingcenter.org

Gracehaven / Central Ohio Rescue & Restore

Gracehaven will provide long-term shelter, counseling and help to girls under age 18 who are victims of sex trafficking when it opens.
Program: long term rehabilitation to female victims of domestic minor sex trafficking, counseling, education, mentoring
Eligibility: females only, all ages up to age 18
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Central Ohio Human Human Trafficking Hotline: (614) 285-4357
- www.gracehavenhouse.org

Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program

Helps children and teen victims of crime and trauma, including survivors of childhood sexual abuse and other forms of trauma (such as natural disaster, car accidents, serious medical treatment or domestic violence). They provide free counseling and healing in both group and individual settings. To qualify, children must be above age 4 and have experienced a traumatic event in the past 6 months. Click for a list of helpful resources for youth affected by violence.
Program: office-based individual and group counseling for children and teens who have been victims of crime or trauma, free support groups, including a new free parent/kid group for children who have been victims of violence
Eligibility: males and females, ages 4 to 18
Cost: free
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
777 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 234-5900
- www.mountcarmelhealth.com

Nationwide Children's Hospital Center for Child & Family Advocacy

Offers counseling for children and adolescents who have been sexually or physically abused, children who have been exposed to family violence, and teens who have been victimized by relationship violence.
Program: office-based individual and family counseling, group counseling, psychiatry, medication management, psychological evaluations, developmental assessments and parenting classes
Eligibility: males and females of all ages up to age 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: patients may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722- 8212
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Rosemont Center

Offers services for children and teens who have experienced or witnessed trauma or abuse in their lives.
Program: office-based individual and family counseling and psychiatry, specialized programs for Somali youth, case management services, in-home services, foster care services, sexual abuse treatment, intensive and partial hospitalization services for children with severe mental disorders
Eligibility: males and females, all ages up to age 19
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (but no sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
2440 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43211
(614) 416-8709 or (614) 471-2626
- http://rosemont.org

St. Vincent Family Center

Provides office-based counseling for children and teens who have been physically or sexually abused.
Program: intensive services and partial hospitalization for children with severe behavioral and emotional challenges, case management services, specialized Hispanic and Latino services, residential programs, help for children at risk of being expelled from school or at risk of being placed in foster care, office-based counseling and psychiatry, generally no substance abuse or eating disorder counseling
Eligibility: males and females, ages 2 to 18
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income), only occasionally private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0731
- www.svfc.org

More Help for Victims of Child Abuse

Click below to go to the child abuse section of CAP4Kids, which has more resources, information about helplines and reporting, legal services and more.
- Go to CAP4Kids Child Abuse Page

More Help for Victims of Domestic Violence & Trauma

Click below to go to the CAP4Kids domestic violence section, which has more information about helplines and reporting, counseling, support groups, teen dating violence, legal help and more.
- Go to CAP4Kids Domestic Violence Page

● BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, ANGER MANAGEMENT & ADHD ●

Access Ohio

Helps kids with behavior problems, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.
Program: individual and group counseling, psychiatry, medication management and psychological evaluations
Eligibility: males and females, ages 2 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina) and limited private insurance, no self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
99 North Brice Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 367-7700
8100 Ravines Edge Court, Worthington, Ohio 43235
- www.accessoh.com

Buckeye Ranch

Helps kids with ADHD, ADD, behavior problems, sexually inappropriate behavior, school fights, alcohol or drug use, running away and anger issues.
Program: individual and group counseling, family counseling, psychiatry, residential programs, day treatment, in-home family services, 24-hour crisis services, foster care services, deaf services, parenting programs
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 18
Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), no self-pay or private insurance
Referral: For in-home and office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county or another referring agency.
5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
697 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
68 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798
Deaf Services: (614) 539-6555
- www.buckeyeranch.org

Buckeye Ranch Counseling Groups

Offers several office-based counseling groups for youth of different ages.
Program / Eligibility:

Social Skills Group: kids ages 8 to 12 with ADHD, Asperger's or other disruptive disorders
Anger Management Group: for kids ages 13 and older who need help managing anger and aggression
Managing Frustration Group: for kids ages 7 to 12 who need help coping with emotion and anger
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Group: for kids ages 14 and older
Self-Harm Group (DBT): for teens with cutting, suicidal behaviors, sexually acting out, eating disorders and substance use

Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), no self-pay or private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a doctor
5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
697 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
68 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798
- www.buckeyeranch.org

Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) of Columbus

This national organization has a local chapter that offers support and guidance to children and adults with ADHD.
Program: support groups and educational events
Eligibility: males and females, teens and adults, no age or education requirements
Cost: some events are free and others require a small membership fee
Referral: no referral needed
8181 Professional Place, Landover, Maryland 20785
(614) 528-4141
- www.chadd.org

Concord Counseling Services

Program: one-on-one anger management counseling (and has an anger management group periodically when funding is available), no ADHD testing (no psychological evaluations), but they do counseling and psychiatric management for kids with ADHD
Eligibility: males and females, age 4 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
774 Park Meadow Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
(614) 882-9338, ext. 205
- www.concordcounseling.org

Directions for Youth & Families

Helps children with behavior problems, violence, aggressive behavior, juvenile crime, low self-esteem and anger issues.
Program / Eligibility:

Behavioral Healthcare & Counseling: in-home and office-based individual and family counseling, group counseling, psychiatry, counseling for non-violent juvenile offenders, counseling for children who witness violence, substance abuse counseling, counseling for victims of sexual abuse and parenting programs
Anger Management Options (AMO): individual and family counseling for children ages 10 to 17 with anger management issues

Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else for the counseling programs, for psychiatric services they need to be referred through a Directions for Youth counselor
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
1414 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 294-2661
- www.dfyf.org

Directions Counseling Group

Program: office-based individual counseling for general mental health problems (ADHD, bipolar disorder, behavior problems, depression and more), family counseling, anger management groups, social skills groups, substance abuse counseling, no psychiatry
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: self-pay only, no government insurance, no private insurance (although patients may choose to bill their insurance company themselves); the anger management groups are about $225 for 6 weeks
Referral: individuals may be referred from an organization or refer themselves
6797 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43085
(614) 888-9200
- www.directionscounseling.com

Dublin Counseling Center (DCC)

Has a wide range of counseling services to help children and teens with ADHD / ADD, anger issues and behavior problems.
Program: office-based individual and group counseling for children and teens, family counseling, psychological evaluations, no psychiatry services, limited substance abuse counseling, case management services
Eligibility: males and females, age 4 and older, but varies depending on the program
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 889-5722
- www.dublincounselingcenter.org

Marburn Academy

Provides non-traditional K through 12 schooling for bright students with learning difficulties such as ADHD and dyslexia in central Ohio. They also offer free parent seminars, free early reading screenings, assessment, private tutoring and summer school. They have financial aid and tuition loan programs as well.
1860 Walden Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 433-0822
- www.marburnacademy.org

Nationwide Children's Hospital ADHD Academy

Program: helpful programs teach parents how to manage a child with ADHD, understand educational rights, how to get homework done and understand medication options
Eligibility: any parent
Cost: about $10 per person
Referral: no referral needed
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Nationwide Children's Hospital Anger Management Classes

Program: helps parents understand anger and effectively manage a child with anger issues
Eligibility: any parent
Cost: about $25 per person
Referral: no referral needed
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Helps kids with anger issues, behavior problems, ADHD, exposure to violence, depression, developmental delays, anxiety and more. Care is given by a team of specialists, which may include a psychiatrist, behavioral pediatrician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, social worker and counselor.
Program: office-based individual and family counseling, substance abuse counseling, psychiatry, medication management, psychological evaluations, developmental assessments and parenting classes
Eligibility: males and females of all ages up to age 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: patients may refer themselves, be referred by a physician or request an appointment online
275 West Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
5700 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
495 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
6435 East Broad Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43213
338 Granville Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
3955 Brown Park Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
75 South Terrace Avenue, Newark, Ohio 43055
(614) 355-8080
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

North Central Mental Health Family Focus

Provides counseling focused on school or job difficulties, ADHD, ADD, depression, anxiety, effects of divorce, family conflict and more.
Program: office-based individual and family counseling for children and adults, psychiatry, parenting classes and psychiatric evaluations
Eligibility: males and females, age 5 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), occasionally self-pay, no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1301 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 227-6865
- http://ncmhs.org

North Community Counseling Centers

Northwest Counseling Services

Ohio Clinic for Psychiatry

Ohio State University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry

Rosemont Center

Offers services for children and teens with school difficulties, ADHD, ADD, aggression, anger, involvement in the criminal justice system, sexual abuse, bipolar disorder, depression and other general mental health issues. They will see children with substance abuse problems but it needs to be a secondary problem (and not the major diagnosis).
Program: office-based individual and family counseling and psychiatry, specialized programs for Somali youth, case management services, foster care services, in-home services, sexual abuse treatment, intensive and partial hospitalization services for children with severe mental disorders
Eligibility: males and females, all ages up to age 19
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (but no sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
2440 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43211
(614) 416-8709 or (614) 471-2626
- http://rosemont.org

Southeast, Inc. Brooks Building Kids Program

Program: office-based group and individual counseling for children with ADHD and behavior problems, psychiatry, family counseling, school programs
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
700 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 360–0200
- www.southeastinc.com

St. Vincent Family Center

United Methodist Children’s Home Wesley Family Services

Program: office-based counseling and psychiatry for individuals and families at several locations throughout the community, psychiatry services, case management, parenting support, in-home mental health services, foster care and adoption services
Eligibility: males and females, ages 3 to 18
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization

89 Wesley Boulevard, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 310-0902
6402 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
(614) 559-2800

- http://umchohio.org

More Resources for Children with Behavior Problems & ADHD

Go to the CAP4Kids Counseling and Psychiatry section to find more resources for kids with behavior problems and ADHD.
- Go to CAP4Kids Counseling & Psychiatry Services

● DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR DISORDER ●

Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF)

Offers online help and information for parents raising children and teens affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Parents can search for psychologists, treatment centers, legal services, support groups and summer camps. They can also participate in online support groups and email questions to the "family response team."
820 Davis Street, Evanston Illinois 60201
(847) 492-8519
- www.bpkids.org

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Program: support group for adults with depression and bipolar disorder that meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older
Cost: free
Referral: no referral needed
2425 Bethel Road Columbus, Ohio 43220
Toll-free: (800) 826-3632
- www.dbsalliance.org

Counseling & Psychiatry Services for Youth with Depression & Bipolar Disorder

Counseling and psychiatry services for children and teens with mood disorders, depression and bipolar disorder can be found in the general counseling section.
- Go to CAP4Kids Counseling & Psychiatry Services

● SEXUALLY REACTIVE YOUTH ●

Buckeye Ranch

Evaluates kids with sexually inappropriate behavior and kids who have experienced trauma or abuse.
Program: individual and group office-based counseling, family counseling, psychiatry, residential programs, day treatment, in-home family services, 24-hour crisis services, foster care services, deaf services, parenting programs
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 18
Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), no self-pay or private insurance
Referral: For in-home and office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county or another referring agency. 5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
697 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
68 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798
Deaf Services: (614) 539-6555
- www.buckeyeranch.org

Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Helps children and adolescents with a wide range of mental health disorders.
Program: office-based individual and family counseling, substance abuse counseling, psychiatry, medication management, psychological evaluations, developmental assessments, parenting classes and eating disorder management
Eligibility: males and females of all ages up to age 21
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: patients may refer themselves, be referred by a physician or request an appointment online
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
5675 Venture Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
495 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
6435 East Broad Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43213
338 Granville Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
3955 Brown Park Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
433 Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43082
75 South Terrace Avenue, Newark, Ohio 43055
(614) 355-8080
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Rosemont Center

Offers services for children and teens with sexual behavior problems, and youth who have been sexually abused.
Program: office-based individual and family counseling and psychiatry, specialized programs for Somali youth, case management services, foster care services, in-home services, sexual abuse treatment, intensive and partial hospitalization services for children with severe mental disorders
Eligibility: males and females, all ages up to age 19
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (but no sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
2440 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43211
(614) 416-8709 or (614) 471-2626
- http://rosemont.org

Starr Commonwealth (Hannah Neil Center)

Program: residential program for boys who have sexually offended and are involved in the juvenile justice system
Eligibility: males only, ages 12 to 18
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), self-pay, no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
301 North Obetz Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(866) 289-9202 or (614) 491-5784
- www.starr.org/starr-residential-programs

Village Network Responsible Living Program

Program: office-based intensive counseling for adolescent sex offenders and sexually reactive youth, residential programs for youth sex offenders, 24-hour crisis services, substance abuse counseling, in-home services, foster care services
Eligibility: males and females, ages 12 to 18
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), no private insurance, no self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred through the court system or by an organization
2000 Integrity Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 445-7447 or (614) 445-7713
- www.thevillagenetwork.org

● WEBSITES & ADVOCACY ●

Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH)

ADAMH helps Franklin County residents find the right places to turn for affordable, quality alcohol, drug addiction and mental health services by overseeing more than 40 community agencies. These community agencies have a sliding fee scale for services, meaning any Franklin County resident can receive needed services and be charged on the basis of income and circumstance. They have a list of support groups on their website as well.
447 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-1057
- www.adamhfranklin.org

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

Their website has definitions, answers to frequently asked questions, resources, expert videos and an online search tool to find a local psychiatrist.
3615 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 966-7300
- www.aacap.org

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Healthy Children

Provides information for parents about emotional wellness, including helping children handle stress, psychiatric medications, grief and more.
141 Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
(847) 434-4000
- www.healthychildren.org

American Psychological Association (APA)

Offers information on managing stress, communicating with kids, making step families work, controlling anger, finding a psychologist and more.
750 First Street, Washington, DC 20002
(800) 374-2721 or (202) 336-6123 TTY
- www.apa.org

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)

Provides free online information so that children and adolescents benefit from the most up-to-date information about mental health treatment and can learn about important differences in mental health treatments. Parents can search online for local psychologists and psychiatrists for free.
305 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10001
(212) 647-1890
- www.abct.org

Half of Us

This website was created by MTV and is dedicated to mental health education and helping teens find the resources they need. They explore depression, bipolar, cutting, eating disorders and more. Hear famous people share their stories.
1140 Broadway, New York, New York 10001
Toll-free: (800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
- www.halfofus.com

Mental Health America (MHA) of Franklin County

Their free, confidential Ombudsman Program for residents of Franklin County offers a caring, knowledgeable mental health professional who helps individuals and their family members resolve problems related to mental health services. They listen to concerns or complaints and can help parents and families find needed community resources. Their website also has a lot of other information.

538 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Mental Health America: (614) 221-1441
Ombudsman Program: (614) 242-4357
- http://mhafc.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Ohio

Their free Hand-to-Hand classes help families coping with children and teens who have mental or emotional disorders. Common illnesses that are discussed include depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder and more. Classes are free and offered at several different community sites. Their website has helpful information about community programs and resources as well.
1225 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 686-2646 or (866) 924-1478 TTY
- www.namiohio.org

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

They have a resource page for families, which has information on topics such as parenting, back to school, coping with stress, sleep disorders, being held back in school and more.
4340 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Toll-Free: (866) 331-NASP
- www.nasponline.org/families

National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

This national family-run organization provides advocacy at the national level for the rights of children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.
9605 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
(240) 403-1901
- www.ffcmh.org

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Provides videos and articles about mental health topics in English and Spanish, including information about medications.
6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
(866) 615-6464 or (866) 415-8051 TTY
- www.nimh.nih.gov

Nationwide Children's Hospital Health Information Library

Find age appropriate and medically reviewed health articles, breaking news, games, quizzes, health movies and much more for parents, kids and teens.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS)

Provides statewide leadership in establishing addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services for all Ohioans. Call their toll-free hotline or go online to find a provider for alcohol and drug treatment services in your county.
280 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Toll-free: (800) 788-7254
- www.odadas.state.oh.us

Ohio Department of Mental Health

Helps Ohioans have access to quality mental health services. Their website has helpful information about mental health problems, accreditation and licensure guidelines, and contact and service information for mental health providers by county.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(877) 275-6364 or (888) 636-4889 TTY
- http://mentalhealth.ohio.gov

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Parents can print out handouts on a wide range of mental health disorders and illnesses for free.
1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, Maryland 20857
(877) SAMHSA-7 or (877) 726-4727
- http://store.samhsa.gov

Teens Health

Has online information for teens on a wide range of mental health topics, including handling rejection, test anxiety, binge eating, feeling sad, dealing with divorce, staying safe and more.
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803
(302) 651-4046
- http://teenshealth.org/teen

● EDUCATION & PREVENTION CLASSES ●

Columbus Urban League (CUL)

Provides free prevention and education classes for teens and families on topics such as HIV / AIDS, alcohol and drug use, rape, violence and more. They also have mentoring and leadership programs for teens.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
- www.cul.org

Directions for Youth & Families

Provides parenting classes, an in-school teen pregnancy prevention program, after school drug and alcohol prevention groups, a summer day camp and counseling and violence prevention programs. Their free after school programs are for any children ages 7 to 18 and are offered at two locations.

Short Stop Youth Center
1066 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 299-5541
Ohio Avenue Center
657 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 258-8043

- www.dfyf.org

Multicultural Eastside Center of Columbus Area (MECCA)

Serves at-risk youth ages 6 to 17 through free classes and programs in several Columbus schools on topics such as healthy relationships, respect for authority, dealing with peer pressure and preventing alcohol and drug use. They also have a free summer day camp for kids ages 6 to 12.
813 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 372-3000, ext. 7350
- www.columbus-area.com

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Ohio

Their free classes help families coping with children and teens who have mental or emotional disorders. Common illnesses that are discussed include depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder and more. Classes are free and offered at several different community sites. Call to register.
1225 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 686-2646 or (614) 501-6264
- www.namiohio.org

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Offers a variety of free and low-cost educational classes for parents and for parents and kids. Parenting classes are offered for parents of kids of all ages (infants to young adults) and abilities. Classes are offered on topics such as ADHD, behavior management, autism and more.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
- www.nationwidechildrens.org

St. Stephen’s Community House

Helps youth in the Linden area deal with the challenges of growing up. They have free after school and summer programs, developmental groups, tutoring, parenting classes, family strengthening programs, home visitation services and more.
1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 294-6347
- www.saintstephensch.org

More Leadership & Mentoring Programs for Teens

Mentoring and leadership programs help teens learn to become leaders in their school and community. They also prevent involvement in drugs, alcohol, gang activities and crime. Click below to go to the CAP4Kids teen page, which has more information about these programs.
- Go to CAP4Kids Teen Page

More Parenting Programs

Parenting programs help parents cope with the challenges of raising a child with behavioral problems. They may also help prevent a child's involvement in drugs, alcohol, gang activities and crime. Click below to go to the CAP4Kids parenting page, which has more information about these programs.
- Go to CAP4Kids Parenting Page

● MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRES ●

Mental Health Questionnaires & Screening Questions

Click below to go to the Resources Page of CAP4Kids, which has common developmental and behavioral screening questionnaires used in physician offices.
- Go to CAP4Kids Resources Page

● SUPPORT GROUPS ●

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Central Ohio Area Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) of Columbus

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Food Addicts Anonymous

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Survivors of Suicide

Program: free support group meets once a month
Eligibility: males and females, all ages
Cost: free
Referral: no referral necessary
192 South Princeton Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 279-9382
- www.suicide.org

Mental Health America (MHA) of Franklin County

538 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Mental Health America: (614) 221-1441
Ombudsman Program: (614) 242-4357
- http://mhafc.org/support_groups.php

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

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