Ohio Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for Ohio residents — available 24/7.
⚠ Safety Notice
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The Mental Health Hotline is a resource for support and information. It is not a substitute for emergency services.
Ohio has higher-than-average rates of mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 2,214,000 adults in the state live with a mental health condition, more than five times the population of Cleveland. Ohio has also been one of the epicenters of the opioid crisis for years.
Nationally, more than half the people living with a mental health condition don’t receive care, often for financial reasons. In Ohio, NAMI estimates 664,000 adults needed treatment and did not get it, with cost the leading barrier.
There is help. A shortage of providers, or a shortage of funds, should not stand between you and the care you deserve. The resources below are free to contact, confidential and open to Ohio residents statewide, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, a substance use concern or something you can’t quite name yet. 988 is answered by an in-state network of contact centers, 24 hours a day.
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Options for Ohio Hotlines
The following resources provide support, information and access to care across New York. The Mental Health Hotline is one of several places to turn, so explore what fits your needs.
Local Resources by City
For city-specific mental health resources in New York, explore the pages below:
Ohio Mental Health Statistics to Know
Mental illness can affect anyone, at any age. If you’re feeling isolated or worried you’ll be judged for reaching out, these Ohio figures show you are not alone:
Additional findings: More than 4.8 million Ohioans live in a community without enough mental health providers, and 86,396 calls were made to Ohio’s 988 call centers in 2023. Figures from NAMI Ohio, compiled from data available in March 2025. Serious mental illnesses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. For help with alcohol or drug use, see our guide to substance use hotlines.
Help Is Here
Your mental well-being matters as much as your physical health. Living with an untreated mental health condition takes a real toll on your daily life and on your relationships with the people around you.
Your situation and challenges are your own, and you may not know how to ask for help. The Mental Health Hotline can point you toward Ohio resources that fit what you’re dealing with.
Call when you’re ready.