Why it Matters
Patient Stories
Statistics
Who's Helping
Reaching Full Potential
Discussing Behavioral and Mental Health in Central Ohio Youth
One in five children is faced with a mental disorder before the age of 12. And with the soaring demand in mental health treatment for young people comes a steep rise in the complexity and severity of their illnesses. In some way, everyone is touched by mental illness.
Why it matters
Faces of Mental and Behavioral Health
Substance Abuse
Hannah's Story
Trauma
Blake's Story
Developmental Disorders
Sawyer's Story
Mental Illness
Sarah's Story
Psychological Effects
Laura's Story
Who's Helping
In the face of a growing demand for behavioral health services, the community has made strides in expanding outpatient and inpatient services. Many of these organizations were instrumental in compiling this report, but this list does not encompass all services in central Ohio. Additional services are available online and through medical providers.
Community Resources
Buckeye Ranch
helps children ages 6 to 18 with attention deficit disorder, behavior problems, sexually inappropriate behavior, school fights, alcohol or drug use, running away and anger issues.
Learn More 614.384.7798
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
offers a wide range of services to address the needs of these children who have emotional, behavioral or developmental disorders.
Learn More 614.355.8080
The Ohio State University Harding Behavioral Health
serves adolescents’ inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse needs.
Learn More 614.293.9600
Franklin County Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors
offers support and resources to those who experienced a friend or relative’s suicide.
Learn More 614.530.8064
Mental Health America of Franklin County
provides referrals to providers, free counseling, support groups, advocacy and other offerings.
Learn More 614.221.1441
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Ohio
offers advocacy and classes to support individuals with a mental illness and their families.
Learn More 614.224.2700
Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH)
is a public board that funds Franklin County nonprofits providing treatment and prevention services.
Learn More 614.224.1057
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMAS)
oversees more than 400 community-based mental health agencies and six state-operated psychiatric hospitals.
Learn More 877.275.6364
Syntero
provides a range of services to help children and teens with issues such as physical and sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and behavior problems.
Learn More 614.889.5722
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
provides educational, employment and support services to county residents with developmental disabilities.
Learn More 614.475.6440
The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
provides assistance and funding to suicide prevention coalitions across Ohio.
Learn More 614.429.1528