Resources
If you believe there is an immediate threat and that your friend might harm themselves or someone else, call 9-1-1.
If you are worried about a friend and not sure how to help, you can text START to 741741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to chat with a trained counselor anytime.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization based in New York City, with a public policy office based in Washington, D.C. The organization's stated mission is to "save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide."
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation champions, advocates and coordinates strategies to reduce the risk of suicide and supports efforts to assist those individuals, families and communities impacted by suicide.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) exists to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
Life Side Ohio
Life Side Ohio is a campaign of direct, suicide prevention outreach dedicated to the firearms community.
Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Counties
Local Board responsible for coordinating behavioral health and substance abuse services in the area and funding agencies in the community to serve clients with no insurance or means to pay for services.
Hope For The Day
Hope For The Day® (H.F.T.D.) is a non-profit movement empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education.
NAMI Ohio
To improve the quality of life and ensure dignity and respect for persons with serious mental illness, and offer support to their families and loved ones.
Sources of Strength Ohio
Our mission is to provide the highest quality evidence-based prevention for suicide, violence, bullying and substance abuse by training, supporting, and empowering both peer leaders and caring adults to impact their world through the power of connection, hope, help and strength.
The Ohio Council
The Ohio Council strives to strengthen Ohio’s families and communities by helping members position themselves to be providers and advocates for high quality and efficient behavioral health and family services.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
Mental Health America of Ohio
We transform how people think about mental illness, make it easier to get help, and give people the support they need to get better and stay better.
National Institute of Mental Health
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
To prevent suicide through education, training, and peer support programs and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.
The Jason Foundation
The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.
The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people.
Active Minds
We are dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.
Project Sanctuary
Believing that when one person serves the whole family serves, Project Sanctuary takes a human-centered, solution-based approach to helping military families heal and move forward in life. Through innovative long-term programming focused on connectedness, we restore hope and empower families to recover and thrive.
National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Established in 2010, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) is the nation’s public-private partnership for suicide prevention, working with more than 250 national partners to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Current Action Alliance priority areas include: transforming health systems, transforming communities, and changing the conversation.
BetterHelp
Making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere.
Talkspace
We offer comprehensive online mental health treatment options to meet all your needs.
Teladoc Health
Empowering all people everywhere to live their healthiest lives by transforming the healthcare experience.
Brightside Health
We’re committed to delivering life-changing mental health care to everyone who needs it.
Thriveworks
To be America’s most valued mental health care company, where our teams can fulfill their purpose and do their best work, where clients are treated with warmth and respect, and where communities benefit from access to high-quality care to heal and thrive in life.
Rebirth Counseling & Therapy Services
Our practice specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families. Through years of experience, we’re confident that no problem is too great to overcome.
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We’re on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health.
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We normalize health & wellness challenges—and innovate on their solutions—to make feeling happy andhealthy easy to achieve. No two people are the same, so we provide access to personalized care designed for results.
Winding Road Therapy Group
Our goal is to provide safe, effective counseling at your convenience from the comfort of your home, office, or any private space. In addition, we hope to take the stigma out of mental health services by taking a wellness approach.
Man Therapy
Man Therapy®'s goal is always reach and impact, and partnerships help us join forces with local communities and organizations to save lives.
Hopscotch
Our mission is to make pediatric mental healthcare accessible and affordable for all.
LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a mental healthcare company focused on providing evidence-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person and through its digital health telemedicine offering.
E-Therapy Cafe
Our mission is simple. Professional, convenient, affordable online therapy for all. Anytime. Anywhere.