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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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.
NAMI Montgomery County Ohio
NAMI offers a variety of free educational programs and support groups for children and families. For more information, please visit the website for a list of programs offered or call this agency directly.
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), offers counseling, psychiatry, and comprehensive assessments for ages 5 and up. NYAP accepts Anthem, Medical Mutual, and Medicaid HMO’s.
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National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) – Dayton Location
National Youth Advocate Program provides child and adult counseling, sexual reactive and sexually abusive behavior treatment for children ages 6-12, and sex offending treatment for ages 12-18. Their specialties include PTSD, anxiety, depression related to past trauma, and therapists that are trained in trauma focused CBT. The program accepts most private insurances, as well as Medicaid and Medicaid HMO’s.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Child Development and Autism Centers
The Child Developmental and Autism Centers at Nationwide Children’s offers diagnostic assessments, outpaitent psychotherapy for Autism, programs for complex behaviors, and community outreach and support services. Please visit this agency’s website for more information.
NECCO
Necco provides office based, community based, and/or teleheath to provide therapy, psychiatry, and case management services for ages 4-26. They treat general mental health problems, such as anxiety & stress, depression, trauma, trouble focusing, low self-esteem, family issues, and more. They have providers who are trained and/or certified in Trauma Focused – CBT. NECCO accepts all Ohio Medicaid/MCOs. They can accept clients with private insurance or Medicare as long as the client has secondary Medicaid insurance. Please call or visit their website for more information.
NECCO – Counseling and Psychiatry
NECCO – Counseling and Psychiatry – They are no longer accepting children for counseling at the Dayton location. If willing to drive they are accepting referrals at their Cincinnati location in Springdale. They specialize in autism, anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, concentration issues, behavior problems, family issues, self-esteem issues, and PTSD/Trauma for ages 4-26. They accept all Medicaid & Medicaid managed care organizations. Sliding scale fee offered for counseling and case management (ONLY for families with private insurance as primary) Please reach out for more information.
Neuropsychology Program in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology
Medical conditions and their treatments can sometimes affect brain development. This can cause difficulties in thinking, learning, mood and behavior.
New Beginnings Therapeutic Services
Rodney Hunter, MRC, LSW, LICDC works with children ages 9-18 for general mental health conditions. This provider specializes in drug and alcohol treatment/counseling. He accepts Aetna, Anthem, Anthem BCBS, Buckeye, CareSource, Humana, Medicaid, Molina, Optum, Tricare, UHC For more information, please call or visit his website.
New Creation Counseling Center – Tipp City Location
New Creation Counseling Center provides Christian counseling services and psychiatry for children ages 5 and up. The agency works with mental health concerns such as ADD/ADHD, family issues, anxiety, depression, and more. The center accepts Medicaid and Medicaid HMOs, as well as Medical Mutual and Aetna. For more information visit their website.
New Creation Counseling Center-Centerville
New Creation Counseling Center provides Christian counseling services and psychiatry for children ages 5 and up. The agency works with mental health concerns such as ADD/ADHD, family issues, anxiety, depression, and more. The center accepts Medicaid and Medicaid HMOs, as well as Medical Mutual and Aetna. For more information visit their website.