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Depression resources in Ohio

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include Ohio 211. Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in Ohio. 3 academic medical centers run psychiatry departments: Cleveland Clinic Center for Behavioral Health, Ohio State Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, University of Cincinnati Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. Beyond 988, Ohio runs its own crisis line: Ohio CareLine, 1-800-720-9616, 24/7. NAMI's helpline directory lists 6 local peer helplines in Ohio, including the statewide line at NAMI Ohio. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in Ohio, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. Ohio also runs its own line: Ohio CareLine, 1-800-720-9616, 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in Ohio

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Phone: 614-466-2337
Website: mha.ohio.gov

NAMI peer helplines in Ohio

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI Ohio (statewide). 1-800-686-2646. Every day, 9am to 5pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Counties. 937-322-5600. Monday to Friday.
  • NAMI Four County. 419-405-3651. Every day, 7am to 7pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Montgomery County Ohio. 937-299-3667. Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Portage County. 330-249-1832. Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm Eastern. Call or text.
  • NAMI Summit County. 330-252-1188. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern.

Programs and agencies in Ohio

State behavioral health agencies

Source: AnxietyResource.org, Ohio.

Ohio Medicaid Behavioral Health

Ohio Medicaid Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible Ohio residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in Ohio

Telepsychiatry in Ohio

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a Ohio license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does Ohio have besides 988?
Ohio 211. Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in Ohio?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 6 in Ohio, including NAMI Ohio (1-800-686-2646), NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Counties (937-322-5600), NAMI Four County (419-405-3651). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

Also useful in Ohio

Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in Ohio. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/ohio/

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