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.
Applied Behavioral Services
They offer small group classrooms (based on individual needs), 1:1 ABA therapy sessions, home & center-based consultative services provided by a board-certified behavior analyst social skills groups, employment and job training, assessments, case management for parents and guardians, health and sexual education to promote safety and understanding, speech therapy, social work and counseling services, music therapy, and occupational therapy. Applied Behavioral Services accepts all major insurances, Ohio Autism Scholarship (needs IEP), all Medicaid, No Jon Peterson Scholarship, and sliding scale fee as self-pay payment option.
Applied Behavioral Services – Miamisburg
Applied Behavioral Services offers small group classrooms (based on individual needs), 1:1 ABA Therapy Sessions, home & center-based consultative services provided by a board-certified behavior analyst social skills group, employment and job training, assessments, case management for parents and guardians, health and sexual education to promote safety and understanding, speech therapy, social work and counseling services, music therapy, and occupational therapy for ages 2 until 21.
Applied Learning Institute, Inc.
Applied Learning Institute, Inc. – They specialize in Autism for ages 18 months to 12 years old. They offer a variety of services, in home, therapy, behavior, training etc. They accept Aetna, Anthem, Autism Scholarship (provided by the Ohio Department of Education), Cigna, Medical Mutual, Optum, Behavioral Health, Tricare, Humana, and United Healthcare. Please reach out for more information.
April ABA
April ABA provides Autism testing (16 and under) and In-home ABA services to children 12 months and older. April ABA accepts most private insurance.
Artemis Center
Artemis Center, offers free and confidential peer support groups to survivors of domestic violence. Also offered are therapy for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. For more information, please visit call. If interested in their services, please call them at their 24-hour hot line at 937-461-4357 for confidential intake.
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ASAP Cincinnati (Adolescent Substance Abuse Programs, Inc.)
ASAP Cincinnati is dedicated to providing professional, ethical, and caring outpatient treatment for substance abuse in a family centered environment. ASAP works with adolescents ages 12-19. ASAP accepts most private insurances. Medicaid is not accepted. For more information, or to see if your insurance is in-network, please call or visit their website.
Ashland Connects to Teens (ACT) – Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Cleveland
Current Availability : 4-6 weeks for counseling, no wait time for mentorship program
Ashley Brickles Counseling, LLC
Ashley Brickles, MSW, LISW, SAP, provides counseling services to children ages 9 and up who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, school issues, family issues, or self-esteem issues.
Aspen Family Center
The Aspen Family Center provides Neurofeedback and Attachment Therapy for children and adolescents, in addition to counseling for various mental health conditions.
Aster Springs (new name used to be Selah House Outpatient through Odyssey) – Cincinnati Location
Aster Springs offers day treatment PHP/IOP (both in-person and telehealth options for IOP); includes Counseling (Individual and Family), Psychiatry, Group Therapy, and Nutrition Intervention for ages 16 and up. They accept Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Medical Mutual, Beacon, Muliplan, UHC/Optum (No Medicaid or Marketplace insurances). They also accept self-pay. Please call or go to their website for more information.