Mental Health & Crisis Resources

Erie County ADAMH Board

Erie County's mental health and addiction services authority. Connects residents to local counselors, outpatient treatment, and crisis stabilization.

OhioGuidestone

Regional nonprofit offering counseling, case management, and substance abuse treatment. Serves Bellevue area.

Firelands Counseling & Recovery

Local and county counseling, alcohol/drug treatment, and psychiatric services. Multiple Huron County locations.

Bellevue Hospital Behavioral Health

Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. 24/7 crisis assessment available through the ER.

Primary Care Mental Health

Ask your primary care doctor for a referral. Many PCPs in the Bellevue area can prescribe medications and coordinate with therapists.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Multiple meeting locations in Bellevue and nearby. Find local meetings at aa.org or call the Ohio AA hotline.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Recovery support for drug addiction. Find meetings at na.org. Local meetings available in Bellevue and Sandusky/Huron County area.

SMART Recovery

Science-based alternative to 12-step programs. Online and in-person meetings.

Huron County Recovery Resources

County-level addiction recovery support, including treatment referrals and peer support specialists.

Teen & Youth Mental Health

BCS school counselors available during school hours. Community referrals through the district at (419) 483-3650. Teen Line (teens helping teens) available.

Veterans Mental Health

VA mental health services are free for eligible veterans. Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Grief & Loss Support

Grief groups available through local churches, Bellevue Hospital, and OhioGuidestone. BellevueOH.com grief support page coming soon.

Postpartum Support

Postpartum Support International provides help. Local support also through OhioGuidestone and Bellevue Hospital.

BetterHelp / Talkspace

Online therapy with licensed counselors. Can be more affordable than traditional therapy and available immediately.

Ohio TeleHealth

Many Ohio-licensed therapists offer video appointments. Ask your insurance provider for telehealth-covered providers in Ohio.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741. Available 24/7. Staffed by trained crisis counselors. Completely free and confidential.

• Medicaid / Ohio Benefits: Many mental health services are fully covered under Medicaid. Apply at benefits.ohio.gov.
• NAMI Ohio: National Alliance on Mental Illness Ohio. namiohio.org | (800) 686-2646
• Sliding Scale Therapy: OhioGuidestone and Firelands offer reduced-cost counseling based on income.
• Open Path Collective: Low-cost therapy ($30-80/session) through network of therapists. openpathcollective.org