Clark County Family and Children First Council

Clark County Family and Children First Council Director Leslie Crew and the Executive Council came together to support Child Abuse Prevention by wearing blue.

Ohio Launches Toll-Free ‘COVID Careline’ to Provide Emotional Support for Ohioans: 1-800-720-9616

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) today joined with Governor Mike DeWine and RecoveryOhio to launch a new, toll-free Careline to provide emotional support for Ohioans who are experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ohioans may call 1-800-720-9616 to connect with trained counselors for 24/7 support. The Careline is staffed by credentialed counselors who have been trained to provide free, confidential support for a wide range of needs, including mental health concerns, substance use, problem gambling, and more. Individuals experiencing an acute crisis can still reach out to the Ohio Crisis Text Line (keyword 4HOPE to 741 741) or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255). Find more information, and sample social media posts, at http://mha.ohio.gov/careline. Read the full media release.

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