Emotional Support

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