The Mental Health & Recovery Board is comprised of volunteer citizens and is commissioned under Ohio law to serve as the local mental health and substance abuse authority for the Wayne and Holmes County service district. The Board's purpose is to assess community needs and to plan, organize and manage public resources so essential services are provided. This page or any social media accounts managed by the MHRB are not intended to provide medical advice and are not monitored with the intent to provide emergency response. If you find yourself or someone you know struggling, the following resources are available:
Local Resources:
911
Crisis team at The Counseling Center: 330-264-9029
Housing Navigator (OneEighty): 330-749-2638
National Resources:
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text 4HOPE to 741-741
Veterans Hotline: Dial 988 and Press 1 or Text 838-255
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Copline: 1-800-267-5463
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