Crisis and Emergency
If you, or someone you know, is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
If you are experiencing a crisis or have an urgent need, please call (740) 593-1616, press one to speak to a counselor — a counselor will be available during office hours, after hours, weekends and holidays.
Hotline Information
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)
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National 24/7 Suicide Hotline: 1 (800) SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
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Military Veterans Suicide Hotline: 1 (800) 273-TALK (Press 1)
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Suicide Hotline in Spanish: 1 (800) 273-TALK (Press 2)
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LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: 1 (866) 4-U-TREVOR
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Support for survivors of sexual assault: (740) 597-SAFE (7233)
- Seek help from a local hospital or a local suicide hotline
Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741-741
Free, 24/7, Confidential
Crisis Text Line serves anyone in any type of crisis, providing them access to free, 24/7 emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and trust: text. Here’s how it works:
- Someone texts into Crisis Text Line anywhere, anytime, about any type of crisis.
- A live, trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly.
- The specialist helps the person stay safe and healthy with effective, secure counseling and referrals through text message using Crisis Text Line’s platform.
Examples of a Crisis or Emergency
- Suicidal thoughts and concern for physical safety
- Experience of a physical or sexual assault
- Hearing voices or experiencing hallucinations
- Recent experience of threat to life or safety
- Death of a loved one