Free 24/7 Text-Based Emotional Support
The Crisis Text Line offers free, confidential, and 24/7 support via text message for anyone experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, overwhelming stress, thoughts of self-harm, or a mental health crisis. Trained volunteer Crisis Counselors listen and provide compassionate support through text, helping texters move from a hot moment to a place of calm.
What This Service Offers
- Free, 24/7 crisis support via text messaging
- Confidential and non-judgmental listening
- Support for anxiety, depression, panic, stress, grief, and crisis thoughts
- Helps texters develop coping strategies and access other resources
- Available in English and Spanish via interpretation services
How to Access
Text: HOME to 741741 (United States) — connect with a live trained Crisis Counselor anytime.
Web Chat: Visit https://www.crisistextline.org to access support via online chat.
Who Can Use This
This service is available to anyone in the United States experiencing emotional distress or a mental health challenge — especially helpful for young adults, caregivers, peers, and community members needing someone to talk to right away.
Free Support for Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential, and 24/7 emotional support and connection to resources for anyone who is pregnant, has recently had a baby, or is supporting someone in that journey. Trained counselors provide caring support, information, and referrals to local mental health providers and support groups. Counselors can listen, help you process feelings like anxiety or exhaustion, and connect you with additional resources if needed.
What You Get
- Free, confidential support by phone or text
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Trained counselors who understand maternal mental health
- Referrals and connection to local resources
- Support in English, Spanish, and 60+ other languages via interpretation services
How to Contact
Call or text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
More info: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
Who It Helps
- Pregnant people experiencing emotional or mental health challenges
- New parents struggling with anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, or emotional changes
- Partners or family members seeking maternal mental health support
Directions For Youth & Families offers community-based treatment and prevention services that emphasize commitment to family, school, and work. Programs are resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed, focused on reducing self-defeating behaviors and supporting youth, adults, and families in leading positive, productive lives.
Services are designed to strengthen families, support healthy relationships, and promote emotional and behavioral wellness across the lifespan.
✅ Services Offered Include:
• Mental health assessments and counseling
• Support for sexual abuse survivors
• Services for children of murdered parents and siblings
• Drug and alcohol abuse counseling
• Kindergarten readiness programming
• Support for children who witness domestic violence
• Teen parenting and traditional parenting classes
Who It Serves:
Adults
Couples
Teens
Children
Special Populations:
Bilingual services available
Fees & Payment:
Services are provided at no cost or on a sliding fee scale
• Sliding scale
• Pro bono services available
• Accepts new clients, including those without insurance
Address:
657 South Ohio Avenue
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone:
(614) 294-2661
Website:
https://dfyf.org
