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Counseling & Therapy resources19 resourcesScroll this focused list, then use the official source for current eligibility, hours, intake, meeting details, or safety instructions.
Official Franklin County behavioral-health board entry point for provider network and safety-net services.
Resource NavigationCounseling & TherapyOfficial public board sourceProvider availability changes
Official sourceLive line firstArea-only locationChecked 2026-05-12
non-urgentFree
Crime and Trauma Assistance Program
Mount Carmel Health System
No-cost trauma-focused outpatient counseling, therapeutic groups, clinical case management, advocacy, education, and community training for people impacted by trauma.
Counseling & TherapyMental Health Support GroupsTrauma-focused careNo walk-ins
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedVerify time and formatChecked 2026-05-12
non-urgentFree
STAR Trauma Recovery Center
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Grant-sponsored trauma treatment, case management, and support for adult survivors of crime-related violence through Ohio State's STAR Trauma Recovery Center.
Counseling & TherapyMental Health Support GroupsTrauma-focused careCrime-related violence
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedChecked 2026-05-12
urgentFree
FindTreatment.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Federal treatment locator for mental health and substance-use services.
Resource NavigationSubstance Use TreatmentOfficial federal sourceAvoid sponsored treatment lead generators
Official sourceLive line firstArea-only locationChecked 2026-05-12
urgentFree/Paid
Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio
Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio
Provider-owned resource for Licking/Knox mental health, crisis, urgent care, and alcohol/drug services.
Counseling & TherapySubstance Use TreatmentProvider-owned sourceVerify intake details
Official sourceLive line firstChecked 2026-05-12
urgentFree
BRAVO / Equitas Health Survivor Support
Equitas Health / BRAVO
Equitas Health describes BRAVO as no-cost private support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced violence or abuse, including intimate partner violence and sexual violence. The page also links to support groups and BRAVO live support.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportCommunity & Identity SupportLGBTQ+ survivor supportSupport groups
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedPrivacy-sensitiveArea-only location
non-urgentPaid
DBT Program
Columbus Counseling Group
Provider-owned page for DBT skills modules and DBT-related therapy services.
Mindfulness, CBT & Skills GroupsCounseling & TherapyProvider-owned sourceVerify clinical fit before enrolling
Official sourceLive line firstVerify time and formatChecked 2026-05-12
non-urgentPaid
DBT Therapy and Skills Groups
The Purple Tree Therapy
Provider-owned page for adult DBT therapy and skills groups.
Mindfulness, CBT & Skills GroupsCounseling & TherapyProvider-owned sourceVerify clinical fit before enrolling
Official sourceLive line firstVerify time and formatChecked 2026-05-12
urgentFree
Huckleberry House
Huckleberry House
Official youth and family resource for crisis shelter, counseling, transitional living, family support, and Central Ohio youth support.
Housing & Shelter NavigationCrisis NowYouth-facingUse official crisis instructions
Official sourceLive line firstCall before goingPrivacy-sensitiveProtected location
crisisFree
LSS CHOICES Domestic Violence Hotline
Lutheran Social Services CHOICES
Official CHOICES resource for domestic violence hotline and survivor-support routing. LSS says CHOICES serves all victims of abuse, including men. Call the hotline to ask about counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, shelter, and safety planning. KindMesh intentionally does not publish protected shelter locations.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportCrisis NowDomestic violence supportServes men and all victims
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedPrivacy-sensitiveProtected location
non-urgentFree/Paid
Mental Health America of Ohio Support Groups
Mental Health America of Ohio
Mental Health America of Ohio resource for support groups, referral, and navigation.
Mental Health Support GroupsCounseling & TherapyNot a crisis serviceVerify current group availability
Official sourceLive line firstArea-only locationChecked 2026-05-12
non-urgentFree/Paid
North Community Counseling Centers
North Community Counseling Centers
Community behavioral-health provider offering counseling, psychiatry, case management, and substance-use services.
Counseling & TherapySubstance Use TreatmentProvider-owned sourceVerify intake details
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedChecked 2026-05-12
non-urgentFree/Paid
OhioGuidestone Central Ohio
OhioGuidestone
Provider-owned Central Ohio location page for mental health and substance-use services.
Counseling & TherapySubstance Use TreatmentProvider-owned sourceVerify program availability
Official sourceLive line firstChecked 2026-05-12
crisisFree
SARNCO Sexual Assault Response Network
OhioHealth SARNCO
Official OhioHealth SARNCO resource for confidential sexual-assault support, hospital advocacy, aftercare advocacy, and related survivor services.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportCrisis NowSexual assault supportConfidentiality has legal limits
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedPrivacy-sensitiveArea-only location
urgentFree/Paid
Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center
Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center
Regional behavioral-health provider serving multiple South Central Ohio counties.
Counseling & TherapySubstance Use TreatmentProvider-owned sourceVerify county service details
Official sourceLive line firstChecked 2026-05-12
non-urgentFree/Paid
Southeast Healthcare
Southeast Healthcare
Provider-owned entry point for behavioral health, counseling, psychiatry, recovery, and related services.
Counseling & TherapySubstance Use TreatmentProvider-owned sourceVerify intake details
Official sourceLive line firstChecked 2026-05-12
urgentFree
Star House Drop-In Center
Star House
Official youth drop-in resource with food, clothing, hygiene, showers, laundry, therapy, case management, housing/resource connections, and other basic-needs support.
Housing & Shelter NavigationFood & Basic NeedsYouth-facingBasic-needs support
Official sourceLive line firstAsk about current stockCall before goingArea-only location
non-urgentFree/Paid
Syntero
Syntero
Central Ohio provider with counseling, prevention, psychiatric, wellness, and group-service resources.
