When you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate crisis help and compassionate crisis support are available through OhioGuidestone.
You do not have to face a crisis alone—help is available 24/7.
Immediate Crisis Help & Emergency Services
If you are in danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room right away.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988 for immediate Crisis Help. This hotline connects you with trained professionals who can provide real-time support during a mental health crisis and including Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS) for youth and their families.
OhioGuidestone Crisis Support Hotlines
OhioGuidestone offers local crisis hotline services to connect you with trained behavioral health professionals who understand what you are going through and ready to help, available 24/7 in the following areas:
Our crisis hotlines provide confidential support, guidance, and next-step resources during times of emotional distress or behavioral health emergencies.
ReadyCare Walk-In Clinics for Behavioral Health
OhioGuidestone offers ReadyCare Walk-In Clinics for Behavioral Health. When waiting for an appointment isn’t an option, just walk in, no appointment required. ReadyCare Walk-In Clinics provide access to mental health and substance use treatment, staffed by compassionate professionals equipped to address a range of immediate needs, from mental health crises, resolving family conflict, or initiating treatment for substance use disorders.
Visit our ReadyCare page to learn more and find a location near you.
Continuity of Care is Vital
If you are an OhioGuidestone client and have recently visited a hospital or Emergency Room (ER) for a behavioral health concern, please notify your provider as soon as possible. Why?
- OhioGuidestone is part of your care team
- We follow up with you after you are discharged
- We can update your treatment plan
- We make sure you have the support you need
- We help prevent future crises
Please call your provider within 24 hours of visiting a hospital or ER. Timely follow-up helps ensure continuity of care and ongoing Crisis Help.