Hey, have you been struggling with feeling sad, apathetic, agitated, … ? Many people in our community have been there, and now we’re here to help get you through it. We are big proponents of reaching for help when you need it, but sometimes it’s not always easy to figure out where to start. Here are some links to help guide you. If it’s easier to have a conversation about this rather than browsing online, feel free to reach out to our team and we would be happy to help get you connected with what you need.
If you find yourself in immediate emergency, please call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 221-5445
Financial Support For Mental Health Services - “I’d like to see a counselor, but not sure how to pay of it”
Crisis Resources - “I need help right now!”
Mental Health Providers/Services - “What recommendations do you have for counselors?”
LGBTQ+ Youth Resources - “I’d like help connecting to resources specifically for LGBTQ+ youth.”
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If you or someone you know has hurt themselves or taken any actions toward suicide, call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or urges, please contact help below.
· National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 9-8-8
o Online Chat Service: https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/
o Crisis Text Line: Text “SAVE” to 741741
· National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
· Franklin County Suicide Hotline: 1-614-221-5445
o Franklin County Suicide Text Line (M-F 12pm-10pm): 1-614-221-5445
· Resources in Spanish: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/
LGBTQ+ Crisis Resources
· The Trevor Project (24 years old and younger)
o Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
o Text Line: Text “START” to 678-678
o Online Chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
· Trans Lifeline https://translifeline.org/
o Hotline: 1-877-565-8860
· LGBT National Help Center https://www.lgbthotline.org/
o Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
o Youth Hotline: 1-800-246-7743
o Senior Hotline: 1-888-234-7243
Veteran Crisis Resources https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/
· Hotline: 9-8-8 then press 1
· Text 838-255
· Online Chat:https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Support groups, educational resources, and crisis resources.
NAMI Franklin County: https://www.namifranklincounty.org/
Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Resources in Franklin County:
https://adamhfranklin.org/providers/?s=&post_type=provider
Mental Health America of Ohio: https://mhaohio.org/
Online resource for finding a therapist/counselor with insurance:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Employee Assistance Programs: Many employers have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, and referrals
On Our Sleeves: Based in Columbus, On Our Sleeves is a national movement to break stigmas around children’s mental health. No family should struggle alone on their journey. Our mission is to provide free mental health educational resources to every community in America to educate families and empower advocates. We also support access to services by connecting families to trusted local resources.
https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-health-resources
Minority Mental Health: https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-health-resources/minority-mental-health
City of Columbus Public Health Resources: Healthcare, food pantry list, etc.
https://www.columbus.gov/publichealth/programs/health-resources-lists/
Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope:https://lssnetworkofhope.org/home/get-help/
Provided by Kaleidoscope Youth Center, a drop-in center in Columbus providing a safe space for queer youth to belong. They also provide wellness programming, education/training, and support services. https://www.kycohio.org/
“I need someone to talk to about how I'm feeling.”
MENTAL HEALTH
When things seem heavy, scary, or confusing, it's okay to feel what you're feeling. And it's okay to reach out for help at any point.
If you're feeling suicidal, please call 9-1-1 or 9-8-8.
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Trevor Project (Call, Text, or Chat)
For queer youth struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or needing a judgement-free space to talk
Contact: 1-866-488-7386
Peer support hotline ran by and for trans people
Contact: 877-565-8860
Franklin County Youth Psychiatric Crisis Line (for ages 17 and under)
Contact: 614-722-1800
Provide counseling on topics related to LGBTQ+ identities/issues, gender dysphoria, depression, anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions, and personal growth
Location and Contact Information:
5354 N. High Street, Suite 206, Columbus, OH 43214
Mental health, drug, and alcohol recovery.
Contact information: 614.889.5722 ext. 133
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Counseling, HIV/STI testing, support groups.
Location and Contact information:
1160 North High Street (Corner of 4th Ave. and High Street)
Contact: (614) 299-7764
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Offers non-emergency walk-in alcohol, drug, and mental health assessments.
Location: 199 South Central Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Contact: (614) 274-9500
For Crisis Assistance Call - (614) 276-2273
Walk-in Hours:
MONDAY-THURSDAY: 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY: 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Pro bono counseling, ombudsman, maternal mental health, support groups, online screenings, workplace and community programs.
Location: 2323 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 160, Columbus, OH 43204
Contact: (614) 221-1441
Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery
Location: 8001 Ravines Edge Ct #201, Columbus, OH 43235
Contact: (614) 896-8222
Affirmations has become well-known for the special understanding we offer to people with diverse cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and racial backgrounds along with our dedicated work in the LGBTQIA communities.
Location: 620 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Contact: (614) 914-6690
