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

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)

• National 24/7 Suicide Hotline: 1 (800) SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

• Save-Suicide Awareness

• Military Veterans Suicide Hotline: 1 (800) 273-TALK (Press 1)

• Suicide Hotline in Spanish: 1 (800) 273-TALK (Press 2)

• LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: 1 (866) 4-U-TREVOR

• 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