Counselor Suggestions in Central Ohio

Attention, If you are in crisis and need immediate help:

Franklin County youth up to age 17, call Nationwide Children’s Crisis Line (614) 722-1800
Franklin County adults ages 18 and over, call Netcare Access (614) 276-CARE or (614) 276-
2273
Call 9-1-1
Visit the emergency room
Call the Columbus Suicide Hotline (614) 294-3300 or (614) 221-5445
Call the toll-free National Suicide Hotline (800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255

Access Ohio
Helps kids with behavior problems, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, post-
traumatic stress disorder and more.
Program: individual counseling, psychiatry, medication management and psychological
evaluations
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina) no private insurance, no self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
99 North Brice Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213 (614) 367-7700
8100 Ravines Edge Court, Worthington, Ohio 43235 (614) 985-3112
www.accessoh.com

Buckeye Ranch
Helps kids with ADHD, ADD, behavior problems, sexually inappropriate behavior, school fights,
alcohol or drug use, running away and anger issues.
Program: individual and group counseling, family counseling, psychiatry, residential programs,
day treatment, in-home family services, 24-hour crisis services, foster care services, deaf
services, parenting programs
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 18
Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), no self-pay or private
insurance
Referral: For in-home and office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be
referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county
or another referring agency.
5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123 697 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 68 West Church Street, Newark,
Ohio 43055
2440 Dawnlight Avenue , Columbus, Ohio 43211
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798 Deaf Services: (614) 539-6555
www.buckeyeranch.org

Buckeye Ranch Counseling Groups

Offers several office-based counseling groups for youth of different ages.
Program / Eligibility:
Social Skills Group: kids ages 8 to 12 with ADHD, Asperger’s or other disruptive disorders
Anger Management Group: for kids ages 13 and older who need help managing anger and
aggression
Managing Frustration Group: for kids ages 7 to 12 who need help coping with emotion and
anger
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Group: for kids ages 14 and older
Self-Harm Group (DBT): for teens with cutting, suicidal behaviors, sexually acting out, eating
disorders and substance use
Cost: government insurance only (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), no self-pay or private
insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a doctor
5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123 697 East Broad Street, Columbus,
Ohio 43215
2865 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 68 West Church Street, Newark,
Ohio 43055
Intake Department: (800) 859-5665 or (614) 384-7798 www.buckeyeranch.org

Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) of Columbus

This national organization has a local chapter that offers support and guidance to children and
adults with ADHD.
Program: support groups and educational events
Eligibility: males and females, teens and adults, no age or education requirements
Cost: some events are free and others require a small membership fee
Referral: no referral needed
1860 Walden Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229 (614) 528-4141 www.chadd.org

Concord Counseling Services

Program: office-based counseling for mental health concerns such as depression and ADHD,
one-on-one anger management counseling (and has an anger management group periodically
when funding is available), no ADHD testing (no psychological evaluations), but they do
counseling and psychiatric management
Eligibility: males and females, age 4 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
(sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
700 Brooksedge Boulevard, Westerville, Ohio, 43081(614) 882-9338, ext. 205
www.concordcounseling.org

Directions Counseling Group

Program: office-based individual counseling for general mental health problems (ADHD, bipolar
disorder, behavior problems, depression and more), family counseling, anger management
groups, social skills groups, substance abuse counseling, no psychiatry
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: self-pay only, no government insurance, no private insurance (although patients may
choose to bill their insurance company themselves); the anger management groups are about
$225 for 6 weeks
Referral: individuals may be referred from an organization or refer themselves
6797 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43085 (614) 888-9200
www.directionscounseling.com

Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF)

Helps children with behavior problems, violence, aggressive behavior, juvenile crime, low self-
esteem and anger issues.
Program / Eligibility: Behavioral Health Care & Counseling: in-home and office-based
individual and family counseling, group counseling, psychiatry, counseling for non-violent
juvenile offenders, counseling for children who witness violence, substance abuse counseling,
counseling for victims of sexual abuse and parenting programs
Anger Management Options (AMO): individual and family counseling for children ages 7 to 18
with anger management issues
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
(sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else for the counseling
programs, for psychiatric services they need to be referred through a Directions for Youth
counselor
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201 1414 East Broad Street, Columbus,
Ohio 43205
(614) 294-2661 www.dfyf.org

Huckleberry House Counseling Program

Helps young people by providing a wide range of counseling services to address issues such as
trauma, physical and sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD and behavior problems.
They have counselors with experience helping kids who have had trauma in their lives.
Program: office-based and community-based individual counseling and community support
services, 24-hour crisis services, no psychiatry services
Eligibility: males and females, ages 6 to 19
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), people with no insurance and
self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income), no private insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201 (614) 294-8097 http://huckhouse.org/

Jewish Family Services (JFS)

Program: office-based individual and family counseling, focusing on school issues, behavior
problems, family conflict, ADHD and other problems, no psychiatry services, generally no
substance abuse or eating disorder counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), many private insurances and self-
pay (but no sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
1070 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209 (614) 231-1890 www.jfscolumbus.org

Mental Health America Pro Bono Counseling Program

Provides free counseling for people age 18 and older residing in Franklin County.
Program: office-based counseling, no psychiatry services, no substance abuse counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 18 and older (under 18 with parent or guardian present)
Cost: free for those who are unable to pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
2323 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204 (614) 884-7227 or (614) 221-1441
www.mhafc.org

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services (MOPS)

Program: Provides a broad range of mental health services to children, adolescents and
families. Individual, group and family therapy is offered and also their Therapeutic Mentor
Program; which helps to enhance skills learned in therapy. Other services address adjustments
disorders, grief and loss, disruptive behaviors and mood disorders. They also specialize in
blended families, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anger management and ADHD.
Eligibility: children, adolescents and families in Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Delaware and Ross
counties
Cost: Ohio Medicaid is accepted and other health insurances will cover. Contact directly for
more specific information on services and payment options.
Referral: no referral needed
2238 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232 (614) 751-0042
www.mopsohio.com

Nationwide Children’s Hospital ADHD Academy

Program: helpful programs teach parents how to manage a child with ADHD, understand
educational rights, how to get homework done and understand medication options
Eligibility: any parent
Cost: about $10 per person
Referral: no referral needed
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205 (614) 355-
0662 www.nationwidechildrens.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Adolescent Health Services

Provides healthcare for teens ages 11 to 21, including primary care and consultative services
for gynecologic/reproductive health, chronic unexplained symptoms, eating disorders, drug
testing, a medical opiate addiction program, STD & HIV screening, ADHD, behavior and general
teen health issues at several locations throughout Columbus.
495 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
5665 Venture Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
6435 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 722-2450 nationwidechildrens.org/adolescent-health

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Anger Management Classes

Program: helps parents understand anger and effectively manage a child with anger issues
Eligibility: any parent
Cost: about $25 per person
Referral: no referral needed
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662 www.nationwidechildrens.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Offers many programs for children and teens, including help with substance abuse, anger
issues, behavior problems, ADHD, exposure to violence, depression, anxiety and self-harm
behaviors for children up to age 21, at several locations throughout Columbus.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8080 nationwidechildrens.org/behavioral-health

New Horizons Mental Health Services

Program: office-based counseling and psychiatry (ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavior
problems), psychological testing, limited substance abuse and eating disorder counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 6 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
437 Hill Road North, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 (614) 834-1919
1592 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 (740) 687-0835
2652 Kull Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 (740) 277-6733
24-hour Crisis Intervention Line: (740) 687-8255 www.newhorizonsmentalhealth.org

North Central Mental Health Family Focus Program

Program: Mental health and substance abuse counseling (individual and group), psychiatry,
parenting classes
Eligibility: males and females, children, teens and adults
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), occasionally self-pay, no private
insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1301 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201(614) 299-6600 www.ncmhs.org

North Community Counseling Centers

Program: office-based counseling and psychiatry for teens and adults on a wide range of topics
(ADHD / ADD, depression, anxiety), substance abuse counseling for adults
Eligibility: males and females, age 12 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance on a case-by-
case basis and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
4897 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229 (614) 846-2588
5109 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 (614) 279-7690
northcommunity.com

Northwest Counseling Services (Syntero)

Helps kids with ADHD, poor school performance, family conflict, behavior problems, alcohol and
drug problems, and more.
Program: office-based individual and group counseling, psychiatry, family counseling, parenting
education and support groups
Eligibility: males and females, young children, teens and adults
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
(sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1560 Fishinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 (614) 457-7876 www.syntero.org

Ohio State University (OSU) Medical Center Department of Psychiatry

Program: office-based individual and group counseling, family counseling, psychological
evaluations, psychiatry, no substance abuse or eating disorder counseling
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: private insurance, self-pay, some government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource)
depending on availability
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210 (614) 293-8283 http://psychiatry.osu.edu

OhioGuidestone
Offers counseling services for early childhood mental health, maternal depression, psychiatric
health, mentoring and foster care. They have a range of flexible and customized programs
designed to address every aspect of self, family and community needs.
Central Ohio office: 195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (888) 522-9174
ohioguidestone.org

PBJ Connections
Provides mental and behavioral health therapies for youth, families and individuals. Licensed
counselors use horses to assist in treatment. Treats a wide range of disorders including anxiety,
depression, addiction disorders and psychotic disorders.
Program: individual and group sessions, school groups and family therapy in office and barn
Eligibility: Children ages 6 to 18, families and individuals
Cost: private insurances, employer health plans and self-pay, no government insurance, a
sliding fee scale is offered for services. Contact them directly for details.
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else
9734 Jug Street, Northwest, Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 924-7543
www.pbjconnections.org

Pomegranate Health Systems (PHS)

Treats a wide range of disorders including anxiety, depression, addiction disorders and
psychotic disorders in an acute inpatient setting. Offers individual and group therapy, art
therapy and family therapy.
Program: inpatient residential psychiatric services, psychiatry assessments, crisis and
emergency adolescent services, acute psychiatric hospitalization
Eligibility: males and females, ages 12 to 17
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid), private insurances, employer health plans and self-pay
Referral: individuals must be referred
765 Pierce Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(800) 476-0868 Acute Hospital (800) 476-3139 Residential Treatment (888) 679-9808
Shelter Care
www.pomegranatehealthsystems.com

Southeast, Inc. Kids Program

Program: office-based group and individual counseling for general mental health programs
(ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, behavior problems and more), psychiatry, family
counseling, school programs
Eligibility: males and females, age 3 and older
Cost: government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay
(sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician
16 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 225-0980 www.southeastinc.com

St. Vincent Family Center Therapeutic Programs

All these programs work with children who have behavior, emotional and/or social challenges.
Their staff works closely with parents/caregivers to identify child and family strengths.
Therapeutic Preschool Program: Work with children ages 3 to 6.
Therapeutic School Age Program: The goal of the program is for children, once returned to a
regular school setting, to successfully maintain their behavior and academic performance.
Therapeutic After School Program: Services youth from 5-1/2 to 12 year of age. It is group-
based; designed to prevent out-of-home placement or to aid in the transition from a more to
less restrictive setting.
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 (614) 824-5437, ask for Intake svfc.org

Wellspring & Central Ohio Youth for Christ (COYFC)

This Christian-based organization offers low-cost counseling at many locations throughout
Columbus. Their student interns see clients at very reduced rates (sometimes as low as $5,
depending on financial need), as part of their training in their master's program, under the
supervision of licensed counselors. They also have licensed counselors who see kids with
anxiety issues, behavior problems, depression, ADHD, stress, anger issues and more.
Program: Christian-based clinical counseling and coaching, psychological assessments, help
with referrals to community services, no psychiatric services or medication management
Eligibility: males and females, age 5 and older
Cost: many private insurances, self-pay at very reduced rates (sliding scale fees based on
income), no government insurance
Referral: individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
1335 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (888) 236-4035 or (614) 538-0353
www.wellspringcolumbus.org