Family Transition Link(513) 226-9052

    Who we help · Any age

    Addiction and mental health recovery

    When someone you love is struggling with drugs, alcohol or their mental health, it's hard to know who to call. Every Ohio county has a public board that funds treatment, including for people without insurance. This page lists those numbers for our seven counties and explains what to look for in treatment and recovery housing.

    If it's urgent

    • Overdose, a medical emergency or immediate danger: call 911.
    • Thoughts of suicide or a mental health or substance use crisis: call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (NIDA).
    • Treatment referrals, 24/7, free and confidential: SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357 (FindTreatment.gov).
    • Ohio CareLine, 24/7 emotional support: 1-800-720-9616 (Ohio State).

    This page is for families dealing with

    • Opioid, alcohol or other drug use
    • Leaving detox or residential treatment with no plan for housing
    • A mental health crisis or psychiatric hospital stay
    • A family member who needs help but isn't sure they want it
    • Caring for children or an older relative while someone is in treatment

    Finding treatment

    FindTreatment.gov is the federal government's confidential locator for licensed mental health and substance use programs. You can search by location, type of care and payment.

    Treatment ranges from outpatient counseling to residential programs. For opioid and alcohol use disorders, ask about medication combined with counseling, sometimes called medication-assisted treatment (USA.gov).

    Recovery housing (sober living)

    Since January 1, 2025, Ohio treatment providers may refer clients only to recovery homes on the state's registry, which lists homes that are accredited or working toward accreditation (Ohio Department of Behavioral Health). Before choosing a sober living home, check that it's on the state registry.

    Where we fit

    We aren't a treatment provider and we don't give medical advice. We help families with the practical side: finding the right public entry point, planning where someone will live after treatment, and arranging care for other family members in the meantime.

    Your county's mental health and addiction board

    Phone numbers checked October 2026. Tell us if one has changed: 513-226-9052.

    Questions to ask a treatment program

    • Are you licensed or certified by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health?
    • Do you take our insurance or Medicaid? If not, does the county board help pay?
    • Do you offer medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, or work with a prescriber who does?
    • How is the family involved?
    • What's the plan after discharge: outpatient care, recovery housing, peer support?

    Common questions

    What if my loved one doesn't have insurance?

    Call your county's mental health and addiction board. Boards fund public treatment through local agencies, often on a sliding scale or as the payer of last resort for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

    How do I know a sober living home is legitimate?

    Check Ohio's recovery housing registry. Since January 1, 2025, Ohio treatment providers may refer clients only to homes on the registry.

    Who do I call in a crisis?

    Call 911 for an overdose or immediate danger. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988. Your county crisis line is listed on this page.

    This page is general information, not medical, legal or financial advice. Coverage rules and amounts change, so confirm details with the program or insurer. We're not affiliated with the agencies listed.