Overview:
This list provides important mental health resources, including hotlines, local services, and community-specific organizations. It highlights key information for Haitian Americans, especially in Springfield and Columbus, Ohio, while also emphasizing access to culturally sensitive and language-specific support.
Amid a climate of harassment and racist sentiment toward Haitians in Springfield and other parts of Ohio, accessing mental health support has become even more crucial for the Haitian and Haitian American communities. Whether you or someone you know is facing a crisis, ongoing stress, or just needs someone to talk to, Ohio has several resources, including services with Haitian cultural understanding and language support.
Despite recent efforts to expand outreach and services, many still struggle to know where to begin. Below is a comprehensive list of crisis hotlines, local mental health agencies in Columbus and Springfield, and community centers offering critical mental health assistance.
Contact the centers directly to confirm therapy, counseling, or crisis support availability, and whether walk-ins are accepted or appointments are required. Many offer language assistance, including Haitian Creole, so ask about interpretation services in advance. Some accept health insurance, while others provide sliding scale fees based on income.
Financial Assistance for Mental Health Services
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (ODMHAS) – Provides information on financial support for mental health services.
Website: https://mha.ohio.gov/
Crisis Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) – Available 24/7 for anyone in distress.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 – For those who prefer texting to speak with a counselor.
Local Mental Health Resources in Springfield, Ohio
If you’re located in Springfield, local agencies offer various mental health services.
Mental Health Services for Clark County
Address: 1055 E. Main Street, Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 399-9500
Website: https://mhscc.org
South Community Behavioral Healthcare
Address: 1330 E. Main Street, Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 399-9500
Website: https://www.southcommunity.com
Clark County Mental Health & Recovery Board
Address: 1055 E. Main Street, Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 399-9500
Website: https://ccmhb.org
Springfield Health Center
Address: 1635 N. Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 328-3856
Website: https://www.healthcenter.org
Local Mental Health Resources in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Public Health
Address: 240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 645-7330
Website: https://publichealth.columbus.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Columbus
Address: 3100 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: (614) 501-6264
Website: https://www.nami.org/columbus
Mental Health America of Franklin County
Address: 195 N. Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 221-1441
Website: https://www.mhafc.org
Primary One Health
Address: 2335 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: (614) 645-5500
Website: https://www.primaryonehealth.org
Neighborhood Health Center
Address: 200 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 421-6868
Website: https://neighborhoodhealthcolumbus.org
Additional Support Resources
These organizations can help those looking for more community-based or culturally relevant services.
Cultural and Community Support
Haitian-American Community Association of Central Ohio
Address: 3510 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204
Phone: (614) 486-6300
Website: https://www.hacaco.org
Columbus Urban League
Address: 788 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: (614) 257-6300
Website: https://www.cul.org