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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With the help of experienced social workers, get connected with available mental health services in the community.
Meridian Health Services
Services: Offers mental and behavioral health, counseling, psychiarty and children and family programs.
Meridian Healthcare
Meridian Healthcare – ***2 week wait*** They specialize in mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, adoption, trauma, OCD, PTSD, phobias, bullying, school problems, family problems, low self-esteem, impulsive behaviors, gambling and specialties for substance abuse such as, alcohol, opiods, methamphetamins, cocaine, ecstasy, designer drugs, marijuana, and prescription drugs (anti-anxiety, sedatives, stimulants, anti-seizures, and painkillers). Counseling for ages 8+; 18+ for MAT or other substance use services. They accept most major insurances including both Medicaid and Private; also self-pay.
Merritt S. Oleski, Ph.D.
Merritt S. Oleski, Ph.D. evaluates adolescents/teenagers from ages 14-19. In addition to neuropsychological evaluations for neurological trauma and neurological disease processes, Dr. Oleski offers psychotherapy for those with anxiety, depression, and behavioral effects chronic pain. This provider accepts Medicare and Medicaid. Please contact this provider directly for more information
Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities – Riverside
As Miami County’s local board of developmental disabilities, this agency provides support and services to Miami County residents only. This agency assists children who have developmental disabilities and their families. Services offered include such as case management, early intervention services, autism screenings and support services, Special Olympics programs, and more. For more information, please call this agency directly or visit their website.
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Miami Valley Counseling, LLC
Miami Valley Counseling, LLC, provides counseling services for children ages 4 and older, with mental health conditions such as PTSD, grief, and ADHD. Christian counseling is available if desired. Insurance plans accepted, include Anthem, Tricare, Aetna, UMR, UHC, Premier, Medical Mutual, and EAP CompPsych. For more information, please call or visit their website.
Miami Valley Therapy Services
Our counseling services have helped countless people get through stressful challenges by questioning negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, we can work toward a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way. Just give us a call or write us to schedule your first appointment.
Michele Baiz MSW, LISW-S
***(Current Availability: waitlist 3 months)*** Michele Baiz is credentialed to work with sex offenders, specialty is with youth. There are no issues she would not work with. She really likes working with difficult teenagers. She accepts all Medicaid HMOs, and most private insurances, including Cigna, Tricare, and Custom Design Benefits. If she has a client with a new insurance company, she tries to get paneled on it. Michele also offers a sliding scale for out of pocket clients. She see’s clients ages 7 and up.
Midwest Behavioral Care, Ltd.
Midwest Behavioral Care, Ltd. provides counseling services for children ages 5 and older, with various mental health conditions. A counselor on staff is fluent in American Sign language. The center accepts most private insurances, as well as CareSource and UHC Community Plan. For more information, please call or visit their website.
Midwest Behavioral Care, Ltd. – Kettering Location
Midwest Behavioral Care, Ltd. provides counseling services for children ages 5 and older with various mental health conditions, including eating disorders. A counselor on staff is fluent in American Sign language. The center accepts most private insurances. For more information please call or visit their website.
Midwest Behavioral Care, Ltd. – Vandalia Location
Midwest Behavioral Care, Ltd. provides counseling services for children ages 5 and older with various mental health conditions, including eating disorders. A counselor on staff is fluent in American Sign language. The center accepts most private insurances. For more information please call or visit their website.