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Suicide & Mental Health Help

Attention, if you are in crisis and need immediate help:

If you are in immediate danger, always call 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency room.

Franklin County Crisis Services:

Crisis Hotlines:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides 24/7 free, confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the lifeline for help. A skilled, trained crisis worker will answer. This person will listen to you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful. Services are available in English and Spanish. Deaf/Hard of Hearing/ASL users can access the video lifeline by visiting the website.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Main Website: 988lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: sprc.org

Affirmations Psychological Services of Ohio

Program: Provides inclusive psychological/mental health therapy services in Columbus. Services include individual therapy, child and family therapy, and couples therapy for managing mental health symptoms, life transitions, grief, eating disorders, and more. Therapy approaches include parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), Gestalt, CBT, DBT, humanistic, and trauma-focused. Services are available in person or online/telehealth.
Eligibility: Children, adolescents, and adults.
Cost: Accepts most major insurance plans and self-pay.
Referral: Call or visit the website to request an appointment.
620 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
775 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
1020 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 674-6076
affirmationstherapy.com

CDC – Free Mind

This website from the CDC has research-backed tools for teens and their families to learn about mental health, drug use, and overdose prevention. The website has shareable fact sheets, videos, an interactive graphic novel experience, a conversation-starting card game, and more. These resources are meant to open conversations with teens and caregivers about mental health and navigating mental health challenges.
cdc.gov/free-mind/index.html

Central Ohio Al-Anon & Alateen Family Groups

An anonymous fellowship group open to anyone who feels their life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, either currently or in the past. The goal is to help families of alcoholics using the 12-step model and shared experiences of strength and hope. The Central Ohio chapter serves Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. Meetings are available in-person and online. They offer specialized meetings including Alateen (for ages 13-19), Men’s meetings, Women’s meetings, and meetings for Spanish speakers. Visit the national website to find meetings across the county.
Information Service & Literature Distribution Center: 500 West Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio, 43085
(614) 547-1550
Find a Meeting: al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings
Central Ohio Al-Anon: ohioal-anon.org

Columbus Public Health (CPH) Resource Lists

These neighborhood resource lists are extremely helpful in finding resources near you. They provide detailed listings of free and low cost health care, vision care, dental care, prescription help, food pantries, transportation, job help, pregnancy resources and much more. They are updated annually and reviewed by the Columbus Public Health social work team. Please note that CPH does not provide direct monetary assistance, but these lists are helpful in finding community agencies that do provide this assistance. All lists updated 2025.
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – French
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Haitian Creole
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Somali
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Spanish

Health Care (Free Clinics, Dental, Vision & Women’s Health)
Emergency Resources (Housing, Food, Utilities, Safety & Clothing)
Agencies Serving Immigrants & Refugees
Job Help (Unemployment, Looking for a Job, Online Searches)
Pregnancy Resources (WIC, Healthcare, Utilities, Baby Supplies, Diaper Banks, Housing, & Parenting Classes)
Prescription Help (Reduced Cost Prescriptions, Discount Programs & Medicaid Info)
Programs & Resources for Seniors
Mental Health & Substance Use Resources (Crisis Lines, Healthcare, Support Groups, Disposal Box Locations)

240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6807
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Health-Resources-List

Columbus Womens Wellness

Specializes in women’s care but serves individuals of any gender 12+
Mental health services provider specializing in teens and women. They offer perinatal counseling for women during pregnancy and the first year postpartum, focusing on emotional wellness and adjusting to motherhood. They also offer trainings and internships for professionals.
Program: Individual and couples counseling, group support and therapy, telehealth services, consultation
Eligibility: ages 12 and older (any gender but specializing in women’s services)
Cost: Accepts some Private insurance plans. Does not accept Medicaid.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
Gahanna: 4625 Morse Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Powell: 1460 Manning Parkway, Powell, Ohio 43065
Upper Arlington: 2929 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 383-8381
columbuswomenswellness.com

Credible Mind Franklin County Mental Health Resources

Provides a free library of scientifically backed mental health and self-care resources. Topics include mental health conditions, young adult mental health, wellbeing at work, boundaries, talking about race, parenting, and much more. Use the Wellbeing assessments to reflect on your personality, lifestyle habits, and mental health. The Learning Lab has free modules to guide you through breathwork, somatic techniques, meditation, goal setting, and more. Create a free account to save your assessment results, get personalized content, and save resources to your profile. The website also has community resources to help you find mental health programs in Franklin County.
franklincountyohio.crediblemind.com

Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition (FCSPC)

Aims to prevent suicide and support those affected by suicide in Franklin County. They offer free Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) trainings for community members and professionals to learn about supporting those at risk for suicide. The Youth Initiative provides education to empower youth, and membership is open to those age 13 and older. Visit the website to find an upcoming training or to request a speaker for your event. The website also has helpful mental health resources for community members and professionals.
franklincountyspc.org

Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)

MRSS is a statewide service for young people under age 21 experiencing significant behavioral or emotional distress. Call and say you are requesting Mobile Response and Stabilization Services. You will be asked a series of questions and will receive a call when the Nationwide Children’s MRSS team is on the way. A licensed mental health clinician will respond to your location within 60 minutes of a request for help. Follow-up care is available for up to six weeks after this visit. Services are available in Franklin County between 8AM-8PM, Monday through Friday. Outside of those hours, call the Franklin County Youth Psychiatric Crisis Line. If you are in immediate danger and want support from the police, call 911.
Statewide MRSS Line: (888) 418-6777
Franklin County Youth Psychiatric Crisis Line: (614) 722-1800
nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/behavioral-health/crisis-services/mrss

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Resources for Young Adults

Offers free online discussion groups and blogs just for teens and young adults. The website has tons of helpful information on mental health symptoms, school stress, social media, suicide, how to get help, and more.
Helpline: (800) 950-6264 or Text ‘NAMI’ to 62640
nami.org/Your-Journey/Teens-Young-Adults

National Runaway Safeline

A 24/7 confidential crisis hotline for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call to speak to a trained professional for non-judgmental support and help making a plan. They offer free support for situations including abuse, trauma, homelessness, human trafficking, difficulty transitioning to living alone, help getting back home, or help finding local resources. Call, text, or use the online chat for help.
Call or Text: (800) 786-2929
1800runaway.org

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) Ohio

Program: Offers an array of therapeutic services for youth and families including foster parent training, kinship care and adoption support, community-based and home-based behavioral/mental health services, group living care, independent and transitional living services, case management, substance abuse treatment, services for sexually reactive children, services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, and services for unaccompanied youth. They offer services across the country and Ohio. Information for the Columbus office is listed below.
Eligibility: 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.
527 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 227-9444
nyap.org/ohio

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Big Lots Behavioral Health Services & Community Resource Directory

Offers inpatient, outpatient, and community-based psychiatry, psychology, and counseling services for youth up to age 21. Treatment areas include mental health crisis, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, OCD, ODD, conduct disorders, autism, and psychosis. Use the online Community Behavioral Health Resource Directory to find treatment providers and community resources across Ohio by diagnosis, type of service, organization name, or county.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8080
nationwidechildrens.org/behavioral-health

Nemours KidsHealth and TeensHealth

This website offers a lot of important health information for kids, teens, and their parents. Kids can find fun videos on how the body works and approachable answers to questions like, how do casts work? The teen website covers topics like depression, sexual health, smoking, coping with cliques, binge drinking, body image and much more. Parents can find medically-reviewed articles on how vaccines work, how to choose a car seat, developmental milestones, supporting kids’ emotional wellbeing, healthy eating, and more. Educators can also find free health-related lesson plans for PreK-12.
Kids: kidshealth.org/en/kids
Teens: kidshealth.org/en/teens
Parents: kidshealth.org/en/parents

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF)

Provides information about suicide prevention and suicide prevention coalitions in Ohio. Visit the website for upcoming suicide prevention trainings for community members and professionals. The website also has important information on the warning signs of suicide, mental health and self-care, support for veterans and first responders, mental health at work, and more.
(614) 429-1528
ohiospf.org

OSU Wexner Medical Center Teen Clinic

Serves: Young adults ages 12-21
The Teen Clinic provides preventive, medical, gynecological and psychological care for teens and young adults ages 12-21. They provide preventive, medical, gynecologic and psychological care. Services include physicals, contraception, STD/STI testing, vaccinations, mental health care, and more.
Outpatient Care East: 543 Taylor Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 293-3552
wexnermedical.osu.edu/primary-care/teen-clinic

Safer Ohio School Tip Line

A free safety resource available to all Ohio schools. Students and adults can share information about threats to student safety, such as bullying, school shootings, self-harm or suicide risk, drugs, and other safety-related concerns. Information is anonymously shared with school officials and law enforcement for action and follow-up if needed. Text or Call the Safer Ohio School Tip Line or use the online form to report a concern. This resource is provided by the Ohio School Safety Center.
Call or Text: (844) 723-3764
ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov/pre-k-12-schools/safer-ohio-school-tip-line/safer-ohio-school-tip-line

Self-Injury Online Resources

Suicide Prevention Services

Provides support groups, community education, and hotline support to help prevent suicide. The Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 and is staffed by trained volunteers. Volunteers listen, assess suicide risk, and provide support for anyone in Ohio needing support for themselves or a loved one. The Senior Hotline provides support for older adults and caregivers. This resource is provided by North Central Mental Health Services.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: (614) 221-5445
Senior Hotline: (614) 294-3309
Support Groups & Community Education: (614) 299-6600
columbussuicideprevention.org

The Kids Mental Health Foundation (KMHF) (Formerly On Our Sleeves)

Focused on providing resources for adults to support kids mental health and help break stigmas surrounding mental health challenges. Their website has tons of resources for parents and teachers on how to discuss mental health topics with kids, helping kids management emotions, and information on mental health disorders in kids.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(855) 902-5437
kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org

Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth

The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They operate a 24/7 confidential crisis helpline for teens and youth experiencing mental health challenges. Call, text, or use the online chat for immediate support from trained counselors. The website offers great resources and information on mental health for the LGBTQ+ community.
24-hour Hotline: (866) 488-7386
Text ‘START’ to 678678
thetrevorproject.org/get-help

Youth Engaged 4 Change (YE4C)

Website for youth to find resources, opportunities, and inspiring stories that empower them to make a difference in their lives and in the world around them. The website has a searchable directory with opportunities across the country for internships, scholarships, professional development, and volunteering. The Topics section of the website has helpful toolkits, blog posts written by teens, and important information on topics like mental health, relationships, disabilities, foster care, finances, and more.
instagram.com/youthengaged4change

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