🚨 Immediate Crisis Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 — Chat: 988lifeline.org — Available 24/7
- Veterans Crisis Line — Call 988, press 1 — Text 838255 — Available 24/7
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 — Free, confidential, 24/7
- Sandusky County Crisis Line — (419) 625-3200 — Local 24/7 crisis support
- Emergency — 911
Local Mental Health Services
Erie County ADAMH Board
Erie County's mental health and addiction services authority. Connects residents to local counselors, outpatient treatment, and crisis stabilization.
📞 (419) 627-0614
erieadamh.org →OhioGuidestone
Regional nonprofit offering counseling, case management, and substance abuse treatment. Serves Bellevue area.
📞 (800) 899-8773
ohioguidestone.org →Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services
Outpatient behavioral health including counseling, substance abuse treatment, and psychiatric services. Bellevue location at 290 Progress Drive, Suite B.
Cornerstone Counseling Services
Individual, family, and group counseling with telehealth options available. One of Bellevue's established independent counseling practices.
Family Life Counseling & Psychiatric Services
Mental health and substance use treatment. 24/7 crisis support available. General psychiatry and counseling serving the four-county area. Crisis line active around the clock.
📍 3000 Seneca Industrial Pkwy, Bellevue OH 44811
flcps.com →Bellevue Hospital Behavioral Health
Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. 24/7 crisis assessment available through the ER.
📞 (419) 483-4040
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.
Recovery & Addiction Support
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Multiple meeting locations in Bellevue and nearby. Find local meetings at aa.org or call the Ohio AA hotline.
📞 (800) 701-0296
aa.org →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.
📞 (419) 627-0614 (Contact ADAMH)
Special Populations
Teen & Youth Mental Health
BCSD school counselors available during school hours. Community referrals through the district at (419) 483-3650. Teen Line (teens helping teens) available.
📞 Teen Line: (800) 852-8336
Veterans Mental Health
VA mental health services are free for eligible veterans. Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
📞 Cleveland VA: (216) 791-3800
Grief & Loss Support
Grief groups available through local churches, Bellevue Hospital, and OhioGuidestone. See the Mental Health page for local grief support and counseling resources.
Postpartum Support
Postpartum Support International provides help. Local support also through OhioGuidestone and Bellevue Hospital.
📞 (800) 944-4773
postpartum.net →Telehealth & Online Options
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.
Health Insurance & Cost Help
- 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