ACCESS OHIO is accessible, comprehensive, and high quality mental health care services that provide Results That Matter so that individuals are empowered to achieve maximal recovery and improvement and to become contributing and successful members of society.

Access Ohio was created to provide top quality mental healthcare for all, including the economically disfavored. Access Ohio is dedicated to the often-overlooked individuals that often need quality services the most - Medicaid - and are dedicated to providing premium quality care at absolutely no cost to everyone eligible to receive Ohio Medicaid.

ACCESS OHIO - North Office
Mental Health Center of Excellence
8100 Ravines Edge Court, Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614-985-3112

ACCESS OHIO - East Office
Mental Health Center of Excellence
99 N. Brice Road, Suite 360
Columbus, Ohio 43213
614-367-7700

Mental health services, help with mental health, support groups for mental health, suicide prevention hotline.

The Mission of the Central Community Health Board is to provide community leadership and comprehensive behavioral health programs that support a strong, well functioning community and assist residents of southwest Ohio and surrounding areas to achieve their greatest potential and well-being.

Program Directory

24/7 crisis hotline operated by the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board.

Operated by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Warren and Clinton Counties.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Warren & Clinton Counties is working to prevent suicide by mobilizing the community through education and awareness.

• Questions about what we do?
• Interested in joining the Coalition?
• Unable to join the Coalition but would like to help?

Please Contact: Patti Ahting at (513) 695-1695 or email Patti at pahting@mhrswcc.org

Provides individual and group counseling for substance abuse, depression/suicidal tendencies, violent behavior, sexual abuse and other mental health issues.

Lifeline Crisis Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in partnersip with CONTACT USA. It is the first service of its kind where crisis centers across the United States have joined together to form one national chat network that can provide online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. The chat specialists are there to listen and support you through whatever difficult times you may be facing.

Visitors logging on to chat will interact with a chat specialist who will give them space to talk about what they are upset about, exploring feelings and thoughts associated with the crisis.  Chat specialists will also assess for suicide risk and work collaboratively with the visitor to come up with a safety plan which addresses postive coping strategies and next steps.   The specialists who answer chats have had thorough training in crisis and suicide intervention, as well as specific topics such as youth issues.

If you cannot reach a Lifeline Crisis Chat specialist, they recommend that you call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for emotional support, or if you are in imminent danger, dial 9-1-1.

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

The Boards primary target populations are adults who are severely mentally disabled (SMD), children who are severely emotionally disabled (SED) and adults who are dually diagnosed with substance abuse and mental illness (SAMI). \

Access to Services

Mental Health Access Point (MHAP) - 513-558-8888
Centralized mental health system access point connecting customers with the appropriate service provider(s).

Recovery Health Access Center (RHAC) - 513-281-7422
Centralized 24-hour service center providing a full continuum of substance abuse services including information and referrals supporting individuals and families throughout the treatment process.

Probate Process (Hamilton County) - 513-946-3591
Civil probate court assisting provider community and families in obtaining inpatient care.

Telephone Support

Consumer WARMLINE - 513-931-WARM
Call-in peer support service for existing consumers.

Mental Health Hotline - 513-281-CARE
24-hour telephone support services, specializing in suicide prevention, crisis situations, and family violence.

Drug & Poison Information Center (DPIC) - 513-636-5111
24-hour hotline providing crisis intervention, education, and information.

Consumer-Driven Services

Recovery Center of Hamilton County - 513-241-1411
Consumer-operated services providing social support and learning opportunities to adults in Hamilton County with severe mental illness working toward full integration into the community.

Mighty Vine Wellness Club - 513-241-9355
Consumer-operated, readily accessible and affordable exercise and wellness activities fostering emotional support and understanding for mental health consumers.

WARMLINE - 513-931-WARM
Consumer-operated service that provides peer support to consumers via telephone.  The WARMLINE operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Emergency Crisis Care

Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) - 513-584-8577
Hospital setting 24-hour emergency care.

Mental Health Access Point (MHAP) - 513-558-8888
Access to mental health crisis care.

MHAP Youth & Adult Mobile Crisis - 513-558-8888
On-call mobile and in-home crisis care.

Recovery Health Access Center (RHAC) - 513-281-7422
Access to alcohol and substance abuse crisis care.

I'm Alive is an online crisis and suicide chat. Visit their website to learn more or to chat with an online counselor.

  LifeSpan is a private non-profit social service agency dedicated to improving the quality of lives throughout the Ohio Counties of Butler and Warren. LifeSpan's programs reach those of all ages, backgrounds and income levels through offices in Hamilton, Mason, Middletown, Oxford and West Chester. LifeSpan's programs include outpatient behavioral health counseling, credit counseling, elderly services program, guardianship and more...

Butler County Elderly Services Program

LifeSpan provides intake, screening and care management services for the Butler County Elderly Services Program, under contract with Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.  Butler County ESP provides services such as meals on wheels, personal care and medical transportation, to eligible Butler County seniors so they can stay in their homes, instead of moving to an institution.  LifeSpan is also a contracted provider of ESP Independent Living Assitance Services.

Representative Payee

Many mentally ill or disabled residents of Butler and Warren Counties rely on Social Security for their monthly income. When their illness or disability interferes with their ability to manage their money, instability or homelessness can result. LifeSpan's Representative Payee program provides bill payment service for these individuals ensuring their bills are paid on time which keeps their rent current, their utilities on and their lives stable.

Credit Counseling Services

From obtaining and understanding credit reports to the more complex issues of bankruptcy, LifeSpan counselors are prepared and trained to help. LifeSpan offers a full range of programs for participants who may need just one or several services.  Services include: budget guidance, credit counseling, money management education, homeownership education and counseling, and bankruptcy pre-filing and pre-discharge counseling.

Guardianship

LifeSpan guardians include both staff members and trained volunteers. They are appointed by the Probate Court to make decisions for their wards relating to health care, living arrangements or safety issues. Wards are individuals who have no immediate family able or willing to help them or they have mental limitations that impair their ability to make competent decisions. They typically live in nursing homes, group homes and in other supported living environments. Many times the guardian may be the only person who visits outside of medical professionals or caregivers.

Behavioral Health Services

LifeSpan’s Behavioral Health program supports individual and family success, and the healthy emotional adjustment of children, adolescents  and adults through its treatment services. Our therapists assist clients with analyzing their issues and developing methods of overcoming their problems. LifeSpan’s behavioral health services have been continuously accredited by the internationally recognized Council on Accreditation.

Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren & Clinton Counties (MHRS) is the local Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) board that plans, funds, monitors and evaluates services and programs for residents with serious mental and emotional disorders and/or substance addictions.

MentalHealth.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems inforamaton.  MentaHealth.gov aims to educate and guide:

• The general public
• Health and emergency preparedness professionals
• Policy makers
• Government and business leaders
• School systems
• Local communities

Hopeline is a suicide prevention hotline helping those who are depressed or suicidal or those who are concerned about someone they love.

1-800-784-2433

1-800-SUICIDE

The mission of the Butler County Mental Health Board is to ensure a comprehensive system of mental healthcare that is effective and unified as charged under Ohio Law to improve the quality of life for its citizens.

24 Hour Crisis Hotline

Oxford and Hamilton: 513-523-4146

Fairfield and West Chester: 513-894-7002

Middletown: 513-424-5498

Talbert House’s mission is to improve social behavior and enhance personal recovery and growth.

Need Help? Call:

• 513-221-HELP (4357) for more information or to schedule an appointment.
• 513-281-CARE (2273) or text Talbert to 839863 if in crisis or in need of immediate assistance. Available 24 hours-a-day.

The following is sample of Talbert House's programs and services. Visit their website for more information. 

Adolescent Substance Abuse Outpatient
Adolescent Substance Abuse Outpatient is a non-residential treatment program providing assessment and treatment for adolescents (ages 12-17) whose primary diagnosis is a substance use disorder. Services include individual and family counseling, group counseling and case management.

Adult Substance Abuse Services
This program provides comprehensive chemical dependency assessment and treatment options to men and women who are best served in an outpatient setting. Services include individual and group counseling, intensive outpatient group services, continuing care, and random drug testing. Supportive services may include family and culturally specific counseling, employment readiness, and referrals to other needed services. Adult Services also provides outpatient services to clients dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse issues and housing case management to clients in the Shelter Plus Care Program. (See the Hamilton County Court Guide as a PDF)

Alcohol and Drug Addiction Partnership Treatment (ADAPT) for Men and Women 
The comprehensive residential and outpatient program provides assessment, treatment, and reintegration services for drug and alcohol addicted adults charged with drug-driven felony offenses through the Hamilton County Drug Court. Services include chemical dependency education and treatment, criminality/behavior modification, frequent and random drug testing, vocational/educational services, family counseling, and a variety of supportive services. This program is offered through a partnership between Talbert House, Central Community Health Board, First Step Home, and Prospect House. (See this program’s FAQ’s as a PDF) 

Alternatives
Alternatives is a treatment program providing assessment and treatment exclusively for adolescent males ages 12-17. The goal is to provide gender-specific treatment for adolescent males by using a cognitive-behavioral approach to address issues of substance abuse, criminality, victimization, grief, anger, and family dysfunction. Alternatives offers residential care, intensive outpatient, aftercare, and drug education groups.

The Bridge
The Bridge is a residential facility designed to provide assessment, treatment, and reintegration programming to adolescent males ages 12-17 experiencing difficulty with daily functioning due to mental/behavioral health issues. The program is dedicated to providing the highest quality service in the least restrictive environment possible. Services include individual, group, and family therapy. In addition, psychiatric and nursing services are available to each client.

Brown County Recovery Services
Brown County Recovery Services offers a broad range of substance abuse services and mental health assessment, treatment, and prevention services to the children, adolescents, adults, and families of Brown County and surrounding areas. The program works in collaboration with the educational and criminal justice systems, the county Department of Job and Family Services, and the medical community to provide individualized services and promote healthy behaviors and improve life skills within families, schools and the community.

Community Correctional Center (CCC)
A Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) located in Warren County, CCC has provided residential assessment, treatment, and reintegration programming for adult male felony offenders from Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties since 1995.

Community Link
Community Link is a welfare-to-work program that provides coordinated services to Ohio Works First (OWF) recipients in order to facilitate their transition to work placement and self-sufficiency. Community Link is a collaboration of the following agencies: Talbert House, Easter Seals Work Resource Center, Recovery Link Inc. and the Alcoholism Council. Other agencies working with the collaboration are Jewish Vocational Services, Crossroads and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health.

Cornerstone 
Cornerstone is a community corrections program for federal and state offenders that offers assessment, treatment, and reintegration for adult male ex-offenders in a residential setting. Services include case management, chemical dependency treatment, criminality/behavior modification, restitution and child support, frequent and random drug testing, education, employment readiness, verified and monitored community employment, and a variety of supportive activities. 

Day Reporting
This community corrections program provides treatment and reintegration services to Hamilton County probationers. Using a cognitive-behavioral approach, the program ensures a high level of accountability through targeted interventions. The program is a partnership with the Hamilton County Courts. Services are coordinated through a treatment team that include monitoring, daily reporting, substance abuse treatment, random drug screens, risk/needs assessment, and life skills training. Job search assistance, educational services and financial management services are available. 

Driver Intervention Program (DIP)
Certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS), DIP provides prevention and assessment within a jail alternative setting for first-time DUI offenders in the state of Ohio. The program is designed to reduce the likelihood of repeated DUI behavior and runs every weekend, Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. A 48-hour adolescent program is scheduled four to six times per year, and women’s weekends are held 10 times per year. Services include alcohol and drug education, traffic safety, and referral. Bilingual counselors and materials are also available for Spanish and Russian-speaking clients. 
 

Extended Treatment Certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS), DIP provides prevention and assessment within a jail alternative setting for first-time DUI offenders in the state of Ohio. The program is designed to reduce the likelihood of repeated DUI behavior and runs every weekend, Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. A 48-hour adolescent program is scheduled four to six times per year, and women’s weekends are held 10 times per year. Services include alcohol and drug education, traffic safety, and referral. Bilingual counselors and materials are also available for Spanish and Russian-speaking clients. 

This jail-based, chemical dependency program provides substance abuse assessment, treatment, and reintegration for adult misdemeanant men sentenced by the Hamilton County Courts. Services include counseling, continuing care, criminality programming, employment readiness, and life skills development with specialty tracks for anger management, relapse prevention, assaultive behavior/domestic violence, criminality/behavior modification, and family issues.

Fatherhood Project 
This program assists men in their efforts to become the responsible, committed and nurturing fathers they want to be. Fatherhood Project helps dads strengthen their connection and involvement in the lives of their children by providing classes, coaching and fellowship support meetings. Click here to check out how other organizations are supporting the Fatherhood Program.

Inter-Agency School Crisis Team 
The Inter-Agency School Crisis Team is trained to respond to crisis situations and have experience in dealing with children, adolescents and school staff. The team’s mission is to help schools respond effectively during times of crises. This service is provided through a collaboration between Talbert House, Centerpoint Health, Central Clinic, Red Cross, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. For immediate assistance, call 513-281-2273. (See Talbert House tips for helping children cope with crisis as a PDF)

Jail Intervention for Men
Jail Intervention for Men (JIM) is a program for incarcerated men with interpersonal violence or drug-related charges. Services offered include assessment, counseling for criminal thinking and behavior, anger management, alcohol and drug abuse education, relationships, life skills development and reentry planning.

Mental Health Court Day Reporting 
This program provides treatment and reintegration as an alternative to incarceration for Hamilton County residents with a mental health diagnosis. The program is a collaboration between the Mental Health Court Team, Crossroads Center and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health. Using a cognitive behavior approach, services include monitoring, daily reporting, case management, drug testing, risk/needs assessment and life skills training. Job search assistance, educational services and financial management services are available. 

Parkway Center 
Parkway Center is a shelter that works with homeless men with substance abuse and mental health issues to provide emergency shelter and social services that help clients solve many of the problems that have left them with no place to call home.

Passages
Passages is a residential facility serving adolescent females ages 12-17 referred primarily by the Hamilton County Juvenile Court. The program uses gender-responsive techniques to provide assessment, treatment, and reintegration by offering intensive case management services and family counseling for the youth and each family member. The program uses positive, strength-based interventions utilizing a rewards system and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Services are provided where needed, such as in the facility, at the youth’s home, and in the community.

Pathways 
For over 20 years, Pathways has served the community by providing assessment, treatment, and transition for adult female felons and misdemeanants in a residential setting followed by aftercare services. Gender-responsive services include community monitoring, cognitive-behavioral therapy, chemical dependency, and employment services. 

Project PASS (Partnerships for Academic Success in Schools) 
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.
(See Talbert House Tips for Helping Children Cope with Crisis as a PDF)

Project STEPS
Project STEPS (Solutions That Empower Parents and Students) is a youth and family centered program made up of three programs; Family Peer Support, Project WRAP, and Cincy After School.  Family Peer Support offers support to families with school age children experiencing behavioral difficulties or need support managing services or resources for their child or family. This partnership is provided through Talbert House and Beech Acres. (For more information, see the Family Peer Support Program brochure, as a PDF). Project WRAP develops and implements plans for children and their families who have very complex needs by promoting healthy functioning in school, home and the community. Cincy After School provides a quality experience through academic achievement opportunities, anti-drug/anti-violence programs, and other recreational and educational activities at Shroder High School.

Recovery Halfway House
This residential substance abuse program provides assessment, employment and chemical dependency services, and reintegration for drug-dependent and homeless men.

Rewards Jail Intervention (RJI)
RJI is a residential, jail-based, chemical dependency program for adult women referred by the Hamilton County Courts. RJI uses gender-responsive techniques to provide assessment, treatment, and reintegration with programming that includes education and intensive discharge planning by addressing matters of chemical dependency, mental health, prostitution, and criminality. 

Second Chance Reentry
Second Chance Reentry is a community corrections program that offers adult non-violent ex-offenders in Hamilton County a full array of reintegration services to help them successfully return to the community, including job training, case management, social support, and mentoring. This partnership is between Talbert House and Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, Transformation Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Allen Temple, Dress for Success, and Ohio Justice and Policy Center.

Section Road Center
Second Chance is a Department of Justice/Hamilton County collaborative with Talbert House acting as the lead agency. The program serves men and women returning to Hamilton County communities from local jails. Clients are enrolled into the program for a minimum of six months. Services include pre and post release assessment, service planning, cognitive behavioral groups and individual sessions, case management, and employment services.

Serenity Hall
Located in Butler County, Serenity Hall is a community corrections program that provides assessment, treatment, and reintegration for adult males in a residential setting. Services available include case management, chemical dependency treatment, criminality/behavior modification, restitution and child support, frequent and random drug testing, education, employment readiness, verified and monitored community employment, and a variety of supportive activities.

Spring Grove Center
Spring Grove Center is a community corrections program that provides assessment, treatment, and reintegration for adult males in a residential setting. Services available include case management, chemical dependency treatment, criminality/behavior modification, restitution and child support, frequent and random drug testing, education, employment readiness, verified and monitored community employment, and a variety of supportive activities. 

Substance Abuse Prevention 
This program targets the prevention of substance use and abuse among youth. The goals are to increase effective coping skills and to identify at-risk youth and link them to the appropriate treatment resources.

Turning Point 
This chemical dependency community corrections program for Hamilton County provides assessment, treatment, and reintegration services in a residential setting for adult men convicted of a second or multiple DUI or alcohol and drug offenses. Services include orientation, assessment, educational sessions, individual, group and family counseling, a six-month Continuing Care Program, and other supportive activities. 

Turtle Creek Center (TCC)
Located in Warren County, TCC provides assessment, treatment, and transitional services. Programming includes community monitoring, cognitive-behavioral groups, substance abuse treatment, employment services, as well as other specialized treatment services. Since 2003, TCC has served adult males in a residential halfway house setting serving 15 Southwestern Ohio counties.

Union Day School
Union Day School is an alternative school program for Butler County students who are experiencing serious emotional and behavorial challenges impacting academic success. The program provides three types of services: intensive school-based treatment, in-classroom support and outpatient clinic. This partnership is between Talbert House and Butler County Educational Service Center.

Veteran's Services
Residential and outpatient substance abuse and mental health services are provided to Veterans in the Talbert House service area. Additional programming includes the Fatherhood Project and transitional housing for homeless veterans. These services are tailored to ensure the success of veterans as they reintegrate back in to the community after their service to our country.

Warren Outpatient Services
Warren Outpatient Services offers accessible and affordable substance abuse treatment including assessment , group and individual counseling to adults and adolescents, so that they can regain control of their lives. The program also provides services for those who have been dually diagnosed with substance abuse and mental illness. Warren Outpatient serves adolescent and adult residents of Warren and Clinton counties. Click here to read more about Warren Outpatient Services.

Operated by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Warren and Clinton Counties.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Warren & Clinton Counties is working to prevent suicide by mobilizing the community through education and awareness.

• Questions about what we do?
• Interested in joining the Coalition?
• Unable to join the Coalition but would like to help?

Please Contact: Patti Ahting at (513) 695-1695 or email Patti at pahting@mhrswcc.org

Youth America Hotline is a crisis hotline for teens where they can receive counseling by teens.

1-877-968-8454