Immediate Crisis Assistance:
988 (Call or Text)
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
614.722.1800 (Youth 17 and Under)
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
ADAMH Board of Franklin County (adamhfranklin.org)
Emotional Support / Mental Health
Crisis Support
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Crisis Line
614-722-1800
Mental health support for any Franklin County resident under the age of 18 in a crisis situation; available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Netcare Access
614-276-2273
Mental health support for any Franklin County resident, 18+ years of age in a crisis situation; available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Emergency Services
Call 9-1-1
Emergency support for anyone experiencing a life threatening crisis.Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call or text 614-221-5445
Mental health support for anyone experiencing mental health crisis; available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Teen Hotline Call or text 614-294-3300
Mental health support for teens experiencing mental health crisis; available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Ongoing Support
POEM (Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms)
POEM provides a variety of mental health services to expectant or mothering women, including peer support groups, mentoring programs, education on pregnancy and postpartum depression and related mood/anxiety disorders, and referrals to appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
NOTE! POEM has a program called RISE, designed specifically for Black women and run exclusively by Black women.
See links below:
- for in-depth information on the services.
- to get connected to a POEM representative, who will contact you within 48 business hours, OR call 614-315-8989.
IN-DEPTH INFORMATION ON POEM SERVICESCONNECT WITH A POEM REPRESENTATIVEDirections for Youth and Families
Visit the website below or call 614-294-2661.
Directions for Youth & Families treatment services provide counseling, community support, and clinical services in person or via telehealth to youth and their families. A resiliency-oriented/trauma-informed agency, they help individuals and families address and overcome a range of issues.DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIESNorth Community
Counseling Centers
Visit the website below or call 614-261-3196
North Community Counseling Centers offers individualized counseling and provides support in order to address a variety of concerns, including mental health disorders, family conflict, financial challenges, parenting concerns, and more.
Four Columbus locations include:
- 1855 East Dublin Granville Road, 43229
- 3556 Sullivant Ave., 43204
- 4897 Karl Road, 43229
- 1299 McNaughten Road, 43232