mental health resource finder
Created to connect Dayton families with local mental health resources—supporting wellness, access to care, and a healthier future for every child.
is this an emergency?
If this is a mental health crisis and your child is at immediate risk for hurting themselves or others, please call 911.
mental health resource connection
With the help of experienced social workers, get connected with available mental health services in the community.
Cortney Banks MS, LPCC-S
Cortney Banks MS, LPCC-S – offers counseling for trauma, depression, LGBTQ+, stress, and ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders for ages 15+. They accept Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, and self pay. Please reach out for more information.
Counseling & Consulting Services Inc.
Counseling & Consulting Services Inc. provides counseling and psychiatry services for children ages 4 and older with various mental health issues. This agency focuses on the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. The center is mostly self-pay, however, will accept Medicare and United Healthcare. Please reach out to this provider directly for more information.
Counseling and Psychiatry Services
Counseling and Psychiatry Services – ***scheduling within 7-10 days*** Specializes in behavioral concerns, aggressive behavior, disruptive behavior, ADD/ADHD, trauma, autism, developmental disorders, and attachment issues for ages as young as 18 months old. They accept Anthem/BCBS, UHC, Medical Mutual, Premier Health, Medicaid HMO’s (Anthem Medicaid, Buckeye, Caresource, Molina, Humana Health Horizons, Amerihealth Caritas, UHC Community), Aetna Ohio RISE, and sliding scale fee for Montgomery County ONLY. Please reach out for more information.
crisis number
Counseling Awareness Center
Counseling Awareness is a group of licensed professional counselors specializing in helping people feel more in control when life feels out of control. They understand the impact of stress and can help individuals work through difficult life circumstances. For more information please visit their website.
Craig Olson, Psy.D.
Craig Olson, Psy.D., provides counseling and psychological assessments/testing for children ages 6 and older with various mental health conditions. Most major insurance plans are accepted. However, the following insurance plans are not accepted: Amerigroup, Beechstreet, BCMH, Caremark, Caresource, Health Span, Humana, Molina, Military One Source, and Medicaid. For more information, please call or visit his website.
Creating Hope Counseling
Creating Hope Counseling, works with ages 12 and older. Creating Hope Counseling accepts a variety of insurance including Aetna, AmeriHealth, Anthem, BCBS, Anthem Medicaid, Buckeye, CareSource, Humana, Humana Medicaid, Medicaid, Medical Mutual, Medicare, Molina, MultiPlan, Paramount, Tricare, UHC, and UHC Community.
Creative Counseling Solutions, LLC
Creative Counseling, LLC offers counseling and medication with treatment to children and teens ages 6 and up. Services are offered for individuals involving the areas of depression, anxiety, PTSD, family issues, and eating disorders. This provider accepts most private insurances and Medicare. For more information, please contact this provider directly.
Creekside Counseling Associates
Creekside Counseling Associates ***8/17/23 Currently scheduling within one to two weeks. Ask to speak with Sherry and she will work with the family to get them scheduled*** – specializes in Trauma, Depression/Mood Disorders, ADHD, Panic Phobias, Parenting Issues, Bipolar Disorders, Adjustment Difficulties, Anger Management, Probation and Court Compliance, Grief and Loss, Divorce and Seperation, Domestic Violence, Postpartum Depression, and Child/Adolescent Behavioral Disorders for ages 10+.
Crossroads Center
Crossroads Center offers counseling for ages 13 and older. Crossroads specializes in school performance, legal problems and substance use.
CrossWalk Ministries
CrossWalk Ministries is a non-profit, faith-based agency that works with children ages 12 and older for various mental health conditions. CrossWalk Ministries accepts private pay only, however fee adjustments can be made based on ability to pay. Please visit contact this agency directly for more information.