# Counseling and Therapist Help Resources - Ohio ## National Resources - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) - **Text:** Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Services Provided:** Mental health education, referrals to counselors and therapists, and support groups. - **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Referrals to mental health services and therapists, including substance use counseling. - **Psychology Today Therapist Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.psychologytoday.com](https://www.psychologytoday.com/) - **Services Provided:** Find licensed therapists by location, specialty, and insurance coverage. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HOME" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text support for those in emotional distress. ## Statewide Counseling and Therapy Services - **Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS):** - **Phone:** 1-877-275-6364 - **Website:** [https://mha.ohio.gov](https://mha.ohio.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Public mental health services, including therapy, addiction treatment, and crisis intervention programs. - **Ohio Behavioral Health Providers Association (OBHPA):** - **Phone:** 1-614-228-0747 - **Website:** [https://www.obhpa.org](https://www.obhpa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Directory of behavioral health providers across Ohio, including counselors and therapists. ## Regional Counseling and Therapy Services ### Region/City 1 - Cleveland - **The MetroHealth System - Behavioral Health Services:** - **Phone:** 1-216-778-7800 - **Website:** [https://www.metrohealth.org](https://www.metrohealth.org/) - **Office Location:** 2500 MetroHealth Dr, Cleveland, OH - **Specialized Services:** Individual therapy, group therapy, and treatment for trauma, anxiety, and depression. - **Cleveland Counseling Services:** - **Phone:** 1-216-920-7240 - **Website:** [https://www.clevelandcounseling.org](https://www.clevelandcounseling.org/) - **Office Location:** 5005 Rockside Rd, Suite 140, Independence, OH - **Specialized Services:** Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), marriage counseling, and treatment for mood disorders. ### Region/City 2 - Columbus - **The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Behavioral Health Services:** - **Phone:** 1-614-293-9600 - **Website:** [https://wexnermedical.osu.edu](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/) - **Office Location:** 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH - **Specialized Services:** Therapy for children, adults, and families, including CBT and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). - **The Counseling Center of Columbus:** - **Phone:** 1-614-450-2510 - **Website:** [https://www.counselingcentercolumbus.com](https://www.counselingcentercolumbus.com/) - **Office Location:** 97 N High St, Suite 400, Columbus, OH - **Specialized Services:** Family therapy, couples counseling, and mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma. ## Online Resources for Finding Counselors - **BetterHelp:** - **Website:** [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online counseling with licensed therapists. - **Talkspace:** - **Website:** [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online therapy with licensed professionals via text, audio, or video. - **Open Path Psychotherapy Collective:** - **Website:** [https://openpathcollective.org](https://openpathcollective.org/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable counseling with licensed therapists. ## Emergency Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988):** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. - **Veterans Crisis Line:** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support for veterans seeking mental health services. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America:** - **Website:** [https://www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org/) - **Description:** Mental health education, self-help tools, and screening resources. ## Additional Support - **The Counseling and Wellness Center at The Ohio State University:** - **Phone:** 1-614-292-5766 - **Website:** [https://www.counseling.osu.edu](https://www.counseling.osu.edu/) - **Services Provided:** Therapy, mental health workshops, and support for students and the broader community. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services at 1-877-275-6364._