Mental Health Emergency Supports and Resources

If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

Available resources for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.

• Adults and Children: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  • Call or Text: 988
  • Text: Send "4HOPE" to 741741
  • Online Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
• Adults: Netcare Access & Rapid Response (RRES)
  • Service: 24/7 crisis line for adults experiencing mental health or substance use issues.
  • Phone: (614) 276-CARE (2273)
  • Address: 199 S. Central Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223

• Nationwide Children’s Psychiatric Crisis Line
  • Service: 24/7 crisis support for youth in Franklin County.
  • Phone: (614) 722-1800
• Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS)
  • Service: Mobile units respond within 60 minutes to help youth (age 20 and under) in emotional or behavioral distress.
  • Phone: Call 988
• Franklin County Children’s Services Hotline
  • Service: 24/7 hotline for concerns about child abuse or neglect.
  • Phone: (614) 229-7000

• Franklin County Crisis Care Center
  • Service: 24/7 walk-in center for adults in a mental health or addiction crisis.
  • Phone: (614) 222-3737
  • Address: 465 Harmon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
• OSU Behavioral Health Urgent Care (Harding Hospital)
  • Service: In-person and virtual walk-in appointments for adult mental health and medication management.
  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Phone: (614) 293-8295
  • Address: 1670 Upham Drive, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43210
• Netcare Access & Franklin County Rapid Response Emergency Services (RRES)
  • Service: 24 hour crisis line – mental health, substance use for adults
  • Phone: 614-276-CARE (2273)
  • Address: 199 South Central Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
  • Website: https://www.netcareaccess.org/services/ers/

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Service: 24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
  • Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Website: thehotline.org
• Homeless Hotline
  • Service: Connects individuals and families with shelter and housing resources.
  • Phone: (614) 274-7000

These services are staffed by current or former first responders.

• CopLine (Law Enforcement): 1-800-267-5463
• Share the Load (Fire/EMS Helpline): 1-888-731-3473
• Safe Call Now (All Public Safety): 1-206-459-3020
• Ohio ASSIST Program: Contact Lt. Molly Harris at (937) 645-0540