Mental Health Association from SW Ohio

MENTAL HEALTH/CRISIS HELPLINES-24HRS

• 281-CARE (2273)
  24hr Crisis and Suicide Hotline staffed by mental health professionals to de-escalate crisis, also a crisis care center for short term crisis intervention counseling. Clients can be seen within 1-2 days of initial phone call. Referral for agencies for other mental health help or social service agencies provided.

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255                                                                             

  The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

• Family Link Line
  946-LINK (5465)
  24hr informational and referrals for families in need (housing/shelter/food/clothing/counseling svcs), help with handling life necessities.

• Family Violence Prevention Hotline
  221-HELP (4357)

• Parent Hotline
  961-8004
  9-5pm M-F Grandparents, step-parents, teachers, etc who need to talk about anything (not just in dealing with kids). Anonymous. Child abuse prevention hotline

• Mobile Crisis Unit
  584-8577
  Psychiatric emergency services at University Hospital (584-5098 for non-emergencies)

• United Way Helpline
  221 Or 721-7900

• Mental Health Access Point (MHAP)
  558-8888
  MHAP operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer calls and connect clients to appropriate services.

• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC)
  636-4124

• Mercy Franciscan Hospital Mt. Airy - Central Intake Team/Emergency
  853-5660
  Inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and adolescents, ages 5 to 18.

   

 AGENICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

• BEST POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BY THE CHILDREN’S HOME                                                                     Best Point Behavioral Health offers school-based counseling and support serving grades K-12. Services are provided in the school, home or at The Children’s Home of Cincinnati by a licensed mental health therapist or a qualified mental health provider.  The therapist will work with you and your child to determine the specific treatment plan that meets your needs.  Programs available on Mt. Healthy’s campus are BHC Individual Therapy, Care Coordination, and School-Based Day Treatment Groups. To find out more you can call The Children’s Home at 513-272-2800 or make an online referral 

• Talbert House Project Pass -
  684-7968 2534 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45206

  Project PASS is a mental health and substance abuse program providing assessment, prevention, education services, case management and an overall support program for school-aged children and their parents through a partnership with schools. It provides flexible, unique and cost-effective support services promoting healthy functioning in schools, home and the community. Staff members address the social, emotional, and behavioral health needs of students and families.

• Community Outpatient Services - 221-HOPE (221-4673)
  School-Based Services- 321-8286
  A Voice- (221-4673) The A Voice program serves children who have been sexually abused and their non-offending family members.
  Health Clinic-based Treatment Pediatric Integrated Care Project (PICP) - 221-4673
  Juvenile Firesetters Program (221-4673, Anne Niehauser) - 221-4673
  Equinox Program 321-8286 Our staff provide specialized services to sexually reactive youth and offenders

• Family Services of Cincinnati
  733-3232 - Sharonville Counseling Center
  Family Service engages children, families and adults as partners so they achieve educational, emotional and occupational success.

• Beech Acres Parenting Center
  231-6630
  Positive Practical Parenting - When you need support where do you turn?
  Beech Acres Parenting Center offers parents guidance and support with its ultimate goal of strengthening parents' ability to raise children who achieve their unique potential. Beech Acres Parenting Center taps the strengths in every family, and every parent, to help them achieve their goals. We do this by providing information and services tailored to meet parent needs, culture, and interests

• St. Aloysius Orphanage
  242-7600
  St. Aloysius Orphanage is a Family Teaching Center that commits its resources to nurturing the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual strengths of children and families.

• St. Joseph Orphanage
  741-3100
  St. Joseph Orphanage is a comprehensive children's mental health, educational, and residential treatment agency that helps abused, cognitively challenged, and/or emotionally disturbed children and their families on the road to recovery and success.

• Gary Boyle, M.A., L.P.C.C.
  961-5682
  1420 E. McMillan
  Suite One
  Cincinnati, OH 45206

GRIEF COUNSELING

• Fernside
  745-0111

• Cancer Family Care
  731-3346
  2421 Auburn Ave
  Cincinnati, OH 45219

• Suicide Assistance for families