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.
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Mares Cares Counseling
We specialize in addressing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and trauma. Our experienced team provides compassionate care for those navigating eating disorders, such as those related to body dysmorphia and bariatric procedures. We also offer specialized Christian counseling for those seeking a faith-based perspective, as well as therapy for couples and families aiming to strengthen their relationships. However, our practice welcomes people from all faiths, backgrounds, and identities. Our services extend to those dealing with unique challenges like trichotillomania. For parents seeking guidance, we can enhance parenting skills and family dynamics during couples…
Mason Family Counseling & Ohio Counseling
Mason Family Counseling & Ohio Counseling provide online and in-person mental health services to children ages 6 and older. These agencies work with with mental health conditions such as self-harm depression, anxiety, substance use, and more. The center accepts most major insurances. For more information, or to see if your insurance plan is accepted, please call or visit their website.
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Matt Heiner, Ph.D.
Matt Heiner, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual tharapy services to children 13 and up. Specialties include anxiety, depression, and boy’s/men’s issues. Insurances accepted include UMR, Anthem, Optum, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Please call or visit his website for more information.
Melissa Strombeck, IMFT & Associates
Melissa Strombeck, IMFT & Associates provides counseling for ages 5 and older.
Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties – Family Resource Center Lima
The Family Resource Center provides diagnostic assessments, psychiatric services (ages 5+), therapy services, and more to children ages 3 and up. This agency accepts Medical Mutual, traditional Medicaid, and Medicaid HMO insurances. Please reach out to this agency directly or visit their website for more information.
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Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties: Family Resource Center – St. Mary’s
This agencyprovides counseling services for children ages 3 and up, as well as psychiatry services for children ages 5 and up. The only private insurance they accept is Medicaid Mutual and they accept traditional Medicaid and Medicaid HMO’s. For more information, please call or visit their website.
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Mental Health Services for Clark & Madison Counties, Inc. – Children & Adolescents
The Children & Adolescents location offers outpatient counseling and psychiatry to ages 5 and up. The agency also has a youth partial hospitalization program through Youth Challenges on East Home Road in Springfield for ages 5-17. All insurances are accepted, however this agency only sees Clark County residents. Please contact this provider directly for more information.
Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Counties, Inc. – Youth Challenges Partial Hospitalization Program
This agency provides partial hospitalization services, including counseling, a psychiatric assessment, and pharmacological management, to children and teens. It is a community-based program that operates 5 days per week. Most private insurances and Medicaids are accepted. Please contact this agency directly for more information.
Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Psychology and Psychiatry
Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Psychology and Psychiatry, provides counseling for ages 3 and up as well as psychiatry for individuals18 years and older. St. Rita’s has many specialties including OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic pain, and more.
Meredith Glick Brinegar, PhD
Meredith Glick Brinegar, PhD provides counseling services for adults ages 16 and older, as well as adolescents and their families. Her primary specialization is eating disorders and body image. Dr. Brinegar also works with depression, post-partum issues, mood disorders, anxiety, relationship problems, and grief and loss. Please contact this provider directly for more information.