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Abuse & Trauma Resources

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.

Crisis Services in Franklin County:

Crisis Hotlines:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides free, confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress 24/7. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, contact the lifeline for help. A trained crisis worker will answer. This person will listen to you, provide support, and share helpful resources. Anyone can call, text, or use the online chat. Services are available in English and Spanish. Deaf/Hard of Hearing/ASL users can call 988 using Videophone.
Call or Text: 988
988Lifeline.org/Get-Help

Africentric Personal Development Shop (APDS)

Program: Provides culturally responsive behavioral healthcare and personal development programs for individuals and families. The organization was founded by and centers the African American community but serves all regardless of race, gender, disability, or economic status. They offer treatment and prevention programs for substance use and other mental health concerns. Programs include outpatient treatment with individual and group sessions, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance use disorders (SUD), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), aftercare programming, case management, and peer recovery support. They also offer a grief and loss peer support group, domestic violence intervention and prevention classes for adults, and Mindful Reactions anger management course for teens and young adults.
Youth programs include APDS SMART 2.0 Summer Camp, personal development program for ages 9-17, Urban GEMS for ages 12-19 to grow healthy food in their own neighborhood, and UCANN Lead for ages 11-17 to experience mentorship and civic engagement. They also offer two scholarships each year for youth ages 17-22 pursuing higher education.
Eligibility: Varies by program.
Cost: Accepts most major insurances, Medicaid, and self-pay. Cost for services is based on client’s household income.
Referral: Email or call the organization to get started.
1409 East Livingstone Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-4448
apdsinc.org

ASHA Ray of Hope

Provides culturally sensitive support and advocacy for women and children facing domestic violence, whose country of origin is Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka. Victims of domestic violence from all countries can call their 24/7 Help Line for support and referrals. Other services include crisis intervention, case management, court and legal advocacy, interpretation services, and a survivor support group.
4900 Reed Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
24/7 Helpline: (614) 565-2918
Office: (614) 326-2121
ASHARayofHope.org

Buckeye Ranch

Programs: Provides family-focused mental health treatment and services for behavioral, emotional and substance-abuse disorders to children and families. Services include in-home treatment, intensive and non-intensive residential treatment, family and outpatient counseling, foster parent training, services for transitional age youth, case management, alternative education day treatment, and the Somali Outreach Program. Same-Day Access provides same-day evaluation and assessment, in-person at the Columbus Headquarters location during specified hours. My Place provides a stable place for young adults ages 16-21 transitioning from foster care.
Eligibility: Varies by program.
Cost: Fees range depending on the type of care needed. Some service costs are offset by Medicaid, or the client’s local Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Board.
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.

  • Columbus Headquarters
    4653 East Main Street, Whitehall, Ohio 43213
    Offerings: Same Day Access, Permanent Family Solutions Network (PFSN), Foster Care, Transitional Aged Youth, Bridges, Community-Based Programs, Outpatient, Medication Management, Training
  • Columbus Bonner Academy
    2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
  • Columbus My Place
    1625 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
  • Cincinnati Foster Care Satellite Support
    110 Boggs Lane, Springdale, Ohio 45246
    Offerings: Foster Care
  • Grove City Residential Campus
    5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
  • Newark
    195 Union Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
    Offerings: Foster Care

General Service Inquiries: (614) 875-2371
Foster Parent Inquiries: (800) 296-5113
Same-Day Access: (614) 384-7798
BuckeyeRanch.org

Buckeye Ranch Somali Outreach Program

The Outreach Team is fluent in Somali and English to provide culturally-focused clinical care for youth and families coping with trauma, loss, resettlement, and living among a new culture. Somali families are connected to mental health counseling, case management services, and 24-hour crisis support and intervention. Call for details.
2865 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43204
(614) 875-2371
BuckeyeRanch.org/Our-Services/Education/Somali

Cadence Care Network (Formerly Youth Advocate Services)

Program: Provides early intervention, traditional and therapeutic foster care, pre- and post-adoption support, and respite services for youth and families in Central Ohio. Behavioral health services include individual and family counseling, therapeutic play, behavioral intervention, social work, home-based services, and more.
Eligibility: Ages 4 and older, eligibility varies by service.
Cost: Families seeking Behavioral Health services must have Medicaid.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by professional. Call or visit the website to place a referral. Early Intervention referrals are accepted through state of Ohio Help Me Grow.
2323 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(330) 544-8005 or (614) 258-9927
CadenceCare.org

Child Help – National Child Abuse Hotline

Child Help is a national organization dedicated to eradicating child abuse and neglect. They operate two national hotlines:

  • Child Help Hotline: Trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 to support those concerned about or affected by child abuse. They offer free, confidential help to answer questions, provide resources, and talk through scary situations. Teens, adult survivors, parents, concerned loved ones, and professionals can call for support. Call, text, or use the website Live Chat for help. The website also has important information on identifying different types of abuse and neglect, reporting guidelines by state, and resources for all ages.
    Call or Text “GO” to (800) 422-4453
    ChildHelpHotline.org
  • Courage First Athlete Helpline: Specialized sports crisis counselors are available 24/7 for athletes, parents, and coaches to receive confidential emotional support, athlete-focused resources, and guidance related to any type of abuse. Call, text, or use the website Libe Chat for help. The website has important information on athlete abuse organizations, recognizing appropriate versus inappropriate touch from coaches, handling disclosures, and more.
    Call or Text: (888) 279-1026
    AthleteHelpline.org

Organization Website: ChildHelp.org

Child Mind Institute

Provides important information, insights, and practical tips on kids’ mental health for families and professionals. The Family Resource Center has tons of information and resources on topics including ADHD, autism, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, OCD, gender identity, family issues, trauma, suicide, and more. The Symptom Checker analyzes your answers to give a list of psychiatric or learning disorders associated with those behaviors/symptoms (Note: this tool cannot diagnose your child, but it can help inform you of possible diagnoses to help you learn about them and facilitate a conversation with a professional). The website houses resources for teachers, pediatricians, and other professionals, and is also available in Spanish.
ChildMind.org

Directions Counseling and Coaching

Program: In-person and telehealth counseling and coaching services for children, adults, couples, and families. Counseling can address mental health concerns such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, or behavior management. Specializations include Christian counseling, autism, teen counseling, marriage and family counseling, divorce and separation, anger management, play therapy, substance abuse, video game addiction, grief and loss, and sexual abuse recovery. They do not offer Psychiatry.
Eligibility: Ages 3 and older.
Cost: Self-pay only, No government insurance, No private insurance (although patients may choose to bill their insurance company themselves). Some therapists offer sliding scale fees.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else. Call or go online to request an appointment.
1480 Manning Parkway, Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 888-9200
DirectionsCounseling.com

Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF)

Program: Offers mental and behavioral health services for youth and families. Licensed social workers and counselors provide counseling and clinical treatment programs addressing a range of issues including school concerns, sexual abuse, delinquency, domestic violence, family conflict, substance abuse and mental health issues. They also offer parenting classes, free kindergarten readiness programs, and after-school and summer programs at their two youth centers.
Eligibility: Varies per program, serves those from 6 weeks old up to 21 years old.
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income); most programs are free.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else for counseling programs; psychiatric services require referral through a Directions for Youth counselor.

  • DFYF Main Office: 1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (614) 294-2661
  • Ohio Avenue Youth Center: 657 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 258-8043
  • Crittenton Center: 3840 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43232
    (614) 694-0214

Central Intake: (614) 294-2661
DFYF.org

DWAVE (Deaf World Against Violence Everywhere)

Serves Ohio’s Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing communities by offering culturally affirmative services in response to relationship and sexual violence. Call to speak to a trained advocate for individualized safety planning and case management. Referrals can be placed for material help, legal help, social services, and mental health counseling. They offer 24-hour advocacy for survivors of sexual assault at local hospital emergency rooms. They also hold trainings for volunteer advocates, professionals/providers working with Deaf clients, and Deaf Culture 101.
PO Box 1286, Worthington, Ohio 43085
Phone/Videophone: (614) 678-5476
National Deaf Hotline VP: (855) 812-1001
National 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline Voice: (800) 799-7233
DWAVEOhio.org

Family Services

Provides counseling and community based social services in Montgomery County, Ohio. Services include:

  • Counseling: Individuals, couples, and families; psychiatry and medication management.
  • The August Project: Intervention program for perpetrators of domestic violence.
  • Community Services for the Deaf: ASL classes, interpreting, case management, and youth programs, including summer camps.
  • Womanline: Counseling for adults, youth, and children who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, related trauma, or eating disorders; support groups.
  • Trauma Recovery Center: Individual counseling, groups, and case management for individuals and families for crime-related trauma.
  • Anger management classes, ILC supervision prevention program, and Parenting Classes

2211 Arbor Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio 45439
Phone: (937) 222-9481
Video Phone: (937) 641-8187
Interpreting Services: (937) 640-8032
FSADayton.org

Hearts Connected

Program: Provides virtual/telehealth sessions with Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS), who are clinically trained on the impact of illness, injury, trauma, and loss on child development. Interventions may include therapeutic play, art, emotional processing, trauma processing, education, and building coping strategies. They can help children, teens, and families facing challenging life circumstances such as anxiety, medical fears and preparing for a procedure, bullying, death or loss, coping with significant life transitions, and more. They offer 1:1 sessions for parents, and a free 15-minute consultation. Hearts Connected also provides virtual services for pediatric clinicians, and professional support for students pursuing Child Life certification.
Eligibility: Parents with children of all ages, Youth ages 4-21 years old.
Cost: Varies depending on the service. Families may be reimbursed for services through Private/Commercial Insurance. Families may apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid on the organization’s website.
Referral: Families may refer themselves by contacting the organization directly or be referred by a professional.
(404) 516-0906
HeartsConnected.org

Huckleberry House

Serves: At-Risk Youth, Teens, and Young Adults
Helps Central Ohio youth ages 12-24 who are dealing with issues like family conflict, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Programs include:

  • Teen Crisis Program & Shelter: Provides emergency shelter as a safe alternative to the streets for young people ages 12-17. Crisis stabilization and counseling services are provided during your stay.
    24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553 or Text SAFE and your location to 4HELP (44357)
  • Housing/Transitional Living Program: Provides safe housing for individuals ages 17-21 for 12-18 months. The program includes building independent living skills, mental health support, education and employment counseling, parenting support, and help finding permanent housing. They also provide fully furnished apartments for young survivors of domestic violence through who are referred from partner organizations.
    (614) 826-3630
  • Youth Outreach Program (YOP)/YOP Shop: Serves ages 12-24 with access to food, health, and hygiene items, support with school or finding a job, help with transportation, help obtaining documents such as ID or birth certificate, guidance with life skills, and connections to community resources.
    2216 Bancroft Street, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 826-3630
  • The Counseling Center: Provides individual or family counseling from licensed mental health therapists to help navigate family conflict, difficult emotions, life transitions, gender identity, relationships, and more. They accept Medicaid, most insurance plans, and self-pay.
    (614) 298-4131
    CounselingCenterAtHuckHouse.com

Main Campus: 1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
HuckHouse.org

Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP)

Program: Offers evidence-based, trauma-focused outpatient mental health care for individuals impacted by trauma. Services include individual counseling, therapeutic and skill-building groups, and clinical case management. They also offer workshops on trauma-informed limit setting for parents and caregivers.
Eligibility: Ages 5 and up who have experienced a traumatic event.
Cost: Free.
Referral: Accepts both self-referrals and professional referrals to the program. Go online to complete the Referral form.
(614) 234-5900
MountCarmelHealth.com/About-Us/Community-Programs/Crime-and-Trauma-Assistance-Program-CTAP

MY Project USA

A community-based organization dedicated to protecting and empowering youth and families. They focus on combatting human trafficking, violence, and mental health challenges through education and social services. Youth programming includes a reading program for grades 1-9, youth soccer league, and free counseling and mentoring. They also offer parent education and community events. The website has educational resources for parents on internet safety, abuse, and more. They collaborate with Mid-Ohio Food Market to provide a food pantry as well as free hot meals to neighbors in need. The Hilltop Free Clinic provides free doctor’s appointments and health screenings to anyone who is over the age of 18, uninsured, and below 200% of the federal poverty level. They also provide referrals for lab work, testing, or appointments with specialists.
3275 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
Main Office: (614) 905-0977
Food Pantry: (614) 886-7849
Hilltop Free Clinic: (614) 300-0190
MYProjectUSA.org

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

The nation’s largest child protection organization with many programs and resources for exploited and vulnerable children and families:
MissingKids.org

  • Missing Children: Resources on what to do if your child goes missing, a searchable database of AMBER Alerts and missing child posters to help locate your child. NCMEC can assist with reunification. Families may qualify for transportation at low or no cost to them once children are recovered. Call the 24/7 Tipline for help.
    (800) 843-5678
    What to Do If Your Child Is Missing: MissingKids.org/GetHelpNow/IsYourChildMissing
    Search for Missing Children: MissingKids.org/GetHelpNow/Search
  • CyberTipline: Centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. Anyone can call or go online 24/7 to report a missing child, child enticement, pornography, sexual abuse, trafficking, or misleading internet content.
    (800) 843-5678
    Report.CyberTip.org
  • Take It Down: This service can help remove online nude/explicit photos from the internet that were taken before the age of 18.
    TakeItDown.NCMEC.org
  • Team HOPE: Matches individuals and families who have experienced sexual exploitation with trained, lived-experience peer volunteers to provide compassionate support.
    (866) 305-4673
    MissingKids.org/GetHelpNow/Support/TeamHope
  • NetSmartz: A website for middle and high schoolers with fun resources, videos, and games on healthy relationships and internet safety.
    MissingKids.org/NetSmartz
  • Education: Important information on topics like recovering from abuse, support for siblings and family members, Autism and wandering, family abduction, sextortion, generative AI, and more. NCMEC provides professional safety trainings, such as Code ADAM. They also offer legal technical assistance and help connecting to specialized mental health providers.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

This website is a great resource for families and professionals concerned about child traumatic stress. Children who suffer from traumatic stress are those who have been exposed to one or more traumas and develop reactions that affect their daily lives after the events have ended. Some examples include witness or experiencing neglect, abuse, family or community violence, loss of a loved one, life-threatening illness, or refugee experiences. The website has helpful information and resource guides on types of traumatic stress, types of treatments, trauma informed care, and training for professionals.
NCTSN.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 Columbus offices are 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.
BYAP.org/Ohio

  • 527 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 227-9444
  • 1303 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (800) 256-5001
  • 437 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 252-6927
  • 5900A Sharon Woods Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 987-7200
  • 1801 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 487-8758

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. Call to request an appointment. 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

Netcare Access

Program: Specialized inpatient, outpatient, and crisis behavioral health treatment for adults. Provides immediate walk-in services for those in mental health and/or substance use crisis, and specialized services for those with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and and/or developmental disabilities. The Community Mobile Team provides free, on-the-scene care for individuals in a mental health or substance use crisis, and Community Crisis Response (CCR) provides on-the-scene response to traumatic situations that occur within the community. They also offer non-crisis assessments, residential services, probate and forensic services to county court systems, counseling, medication management, and case management.
Eligibility: Adults 18+
Cost: Private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Franklin County ADAMH Sliding Fee Schedule for those without insurance. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
199 South Central Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
24/7 Crisis Care Line: (614) 276-2273
NetcareAccess.org

Ohio Human Trafficking Victim Services Directory

Provided by the Ohio State Attorney General’s Office, this website is a searchable database of agencies and programs offering services to survivors of human trafficking. Search by county or by category, including residential programs, substance use treatment, drop-in centers, peer support, housing, trauma therapy, emergency response lines and more.
OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/HTVictimServicesDirectory

PBJ Connections

Program: Equine (horse) assisted psychotherapy (EAP) provider in Licking County, Ohio. EAP includes individual, family, and group therapy. Free sessions are available for military veterans. Healing Connections is a four-day immersive program for female/non-binary survivors of trauma Ages 23+. They offer special group visits for schools, work groups, or substance use recovery groups. They also offer Expressive Arts Summer Group.
Eligibility: Children, Adults, and Families, Ages 6+
Cost: Private insurance, Employer health plans, or Self-pay (sliding fee scale). No Government insurance.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else.
P.O. Box 148 New Albany, Ohio 43054
(740) 924-7543
PBJConnections.org

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. They operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which provides free, confidential support 24/7 through their phone line, online chat, or RAINN mobile app. They also offer an online service provider search tool to find sexual assault mental health providers and organizations by zip code. RAINN also offers educational and professional trainings. Their website has important information on state laws, safety for parents, warning signs in children and teens, bystander intervention, consent, and much more.
24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
24/7 National Sexual Assault Online Chat: RAINN.org/Help-and-Healing/Hotline
Sexual Assault Service Provider Tool: Centers.RAINN.org
Main Website: RAINN.org

Remember Us Urban Legends

Provides free trauma-informed, culturally relevant after-school and summer programs to help teens in Franklin County reach their full potential. Programs include one-on-one mentorship, paid work experiences and leadership development programs, and fun teen nights. They also host events for parents and community members. Visit the website to enroll.
(614) 342-0505‬
RUUrbanLegends.org

Safe at Home

An address confidentiality program for survivors of crime in Ohio. Protects victims of domestic violence, sexual battery, human trafficking, rape, or menacing by stalking, by keeping their personal information private. Participants are assigned a substitute address to serve as their address in state and local public records. Participants also receive confidential voter registration forms. To join the program, survivors must apply through a certified Application Assistant who works or volunteers at an approved agency or organization. Go online to find a list of Application Assistants in your county.
180 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 995-2255
OhioSoS.gov/Public-Integrity/Safe-At-Home

Sesame Street in the Communities

Provides fun and educational resources for families from the child educators behind the Sesame Street show. Topics range from ABCs & 123s to tough topics that affect children’s lives; including health and wellness, social-emotional skills, trauma, race, grief, and more. They offer free videos, games, and worksheets for children to explore; and resources for parents and educators.

Sesame Workshop Resources for Families Website: SesameWorkshop.org/Resources
Kids’ Website: SesameStreet.org

Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)

Provides advocacy and emotional support services in conjunction with medical and social services at OhioHealth Emergency Departments and other local facilities in central Ohio. The 24-hour free, confidential local rape helpline offers emotional support, counseling referrals and education for victims of sexual assault, rape, abuse and incest. The Aftercare Advocacy program helps survivors access additional community resources, with legal reporting, and safety planning.
3820 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
24-Hour Hotline: (844) 644-6435
Aftercare Advocacy : (614) 788-4739
OhioHealth.com/Community-Health/SARNCO

St. Vincent Family Services (SVFS)

Program: Provides behavioral health intervention and treatment services for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. Services include outpatient family therapy, school and community-based care, telehealth, therapeutic preschool and after school programs, residential care, support for foster families, and specialized services for Hispanic/Latino families. Children with an autism diagnosis are eligible for outpatient mental health and play therapies.
Eligibility: Youth ages 3-18 years old, and their families.
Cost: Accepts Medicaid, Private/Commercial insurance, and OhioRISE.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization. They offer same-day access for immediate access to behavioral health services Tuesday-Thursday.
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Main Office: (614) 252-0731
Healthcare Appointment Scheduling: (614) 824-5437
SVFC.org

Stop It Now!

National organization committed to preventing child sexual abuse. Their helpline offers free, confidential support for adults who are concerned about child safety. The helpline is available by phone or online chat Monday-Friday. The WhatsOK website provides information about safe and healthy sexual behaviors for youth, teens, and young adults. Youth ages 14-21 can use the WhatsOK Helpline for free, confidential support about sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The WhatsOK Helpline is available by phone, text, or online chat Monday-Friday.
Stop It Now Helpline: (888) 773-8368
StopItNow.org/Get-Immediate-Help
What’s OK Helpline for Ages 14-21: Call (1-888) 942-8765
Text WHATSOK to (1-888) 532-0550
WhatsOK.org/Ask

Stress, Trauma & Resilience (STAR)

This program at The Ohio State Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health offers supportive services for adult survivors of crime-related violence. Treatment is personalized according to your unique needs and may include support groups, medical care, psychotherapy, psychiatry, social work, victim advocacy, and coordination with other services. Services are free for survivors of a traumatic event. STAR also provides Peer Support for First Responders and OSU Medical Center professionals.
3650 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 293-7827
Program Flyer: CAP4Kids.org/Columbus/Files/2026/06/STAR-TRC-Program-One-pager.pdf
Website: Medicine.OSU.edu/Departments/Psychiatry-and-Behavioral-Health/STAR

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Services Locator

Agency working to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness. Their website offers educational resources on a wide range of mental health topics from what to expect during treatment, to harm reduction, to child development. The service locator is a confidential and anonymous source of information for people seeking treatment facilities for substance abuse, addiction or mental health problems.
National 24/7 Helpline for treatment referral and information: (800) 662-4357
Emotional Distress Related to Disasters Helpline: Call or text (800) 985-5990
Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment Services Locator: FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA.gov

Syntero

Program: Offers outpatient behavioral health counseling, psychiatry, support groups, case management services, school-based therapeutic intervention and prevention services, and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents or substance use disorder. They also offer integrated primary care, pharmacy services, Help Me Grow, and educational training for parents and professionals.  The Building Successful Families program offers home-based therapy for biological parents working on reuniting with children placed in foster care.
Eligibility: Ages 4 and older. Eligibility varies depending on the program.
Cost: Medicaid, Private insurance, Self-pay (sliding fee scale for uninsured Franklin County residents).
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization. Visit the website for intake forms.

  • Dublin: 299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
  • Lewis Center: 7100 Graphics Way, Suite 3100, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
  • Mill Run: 3712 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
  • Mount Gilead: 950 Meadow Drive, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338

General Questions & Appointment Scheduling: (614) 889-5722
Syntero.org

The Center for Family Safety & Healing (TCFSH)

Supports individuals and families experiencing violence, including; child abuse and neglect, teen dating abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. Services include:

  • Counseling Services: For adults, children, and families who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other family stressors.
    Adult Counseling Services:  (614) 722-8293
    Child & Family Counseling Intake: (614) 722-8212, Questions/Concerns for Follow-Up Counseling: (614) 722-8210
  • Child Assessment Center: Provides medical treatment, comprehensive evaluations, and community resources for children who may have experienced abuse. neglect, or exposure to violence.
    (614) 722-3278
  • Fostering Connections: Specialized healthcare clinic and care coordination for youth in foster care or out-of-home care.
    (614) 722-6789
  • Maternal-Infant Home Visitation (Nurse-Family Partnership and Healthy Families America): Provides free, home-visiting programs for income-eligible parents who are pregnant or have a child under the age of 2 years old as part of the Ohio Help Me Grow program.
    (614) 722-8222
  • Family Success Network: Free coaching for Franklin County families including money management, parenting support, basic life skills, and family success planning.
  • Green Flags: Find resources for teens and safe adults on healthy relationships.
    CAP4Kids.org/Columbus/Green-Flags

655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
General: (614) 722-8200
24-hour Franklin County Domestic Violence Hotline: (614) 244-4663
FamilySafetyandHealing.org

The Village Network

Program: Provides trauma-informed behavioral health services for youth and families in Ohio and West Virginia. Outpatient services include Parent/Child Interaction Therapy, Intensive Home-Based Treatment, Nonresidential Day Treatment for Ages 7-18, and wraparound programs for youth in Juvenile Court. Residential Treatment is available for boys and girls ages 10+ with complex needs such as mental health crisis, complex trauma, or sexual behavior problems. They offer foster parent training, Treatment Foster Care, and support for Kinship placements. The Family Services program provides case management for families referred by Franklin County Children Services.
Eligibility: Ages 0-21, Eligibility varies based on program.
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), Private/Commercial insurance, Self-pay (sliding fee scale available for those without insurance).
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves, be referred through the court system, or by an organization depending on the program.
Columbus Location: 1776 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
All Locations: TheVillageNetwork.org/About/Locations
General Questions: (800) 638-3232
Intake: (330) 202-3969
TheVillageNetwork.org

UMCF (Formerly UMCH Family Services)

Program: Provides personalized, trauma-informed support programs for children and families across Ohio. Programs include foster care, foster parent training, adoption, independent living, outpatient mental health treatment, home-based services, psychiatry, and more. Outpatient mental health services are designed for children and families impacted by trauma. The Intensive Home-Based Treatment program provides crisis stabilization for serious emotional or behavioral difficulties to reduce the need for out-of-home placement. They also offer Behavioral Health Occupational Therapy services in Franklin County.
Eligibility: Ages 4-18 for mental health services. Ages 0-12 for foster care. Serves Franklin, Fairfield, Madison, Clark, Champaign, Greene, Delaware, Union, Montgomery, Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties. Services vary by county.
Cost: Accepts Medicaid and most commercial insurance. Medicaid coverage is required for some programs.
Referral: Referrals can be made directly through the website, by phone, or walk-in.
431 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 855-5020
UMCF.org

US Together

Mutual assistance agency serving refugees and immigrants in Ohio. Services include ESL classes, interpreter services, intensive case management, comprehensive care for victims of crime or gender violence, citizenship tutoring, healthcare access, and civic and social integration.
1415 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 437-9941
UsTogether.us

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