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.
Centerstone Richmond Children and Family Services (there are other locations)
Centerstone Richmond Children and Family Services offer 24-hour crisis services, outpatient counseling, group, individual, couple and family counseling, psychiatric services, substance abuse and addiction disorder treatment, case management, sexual abuse and trauma counseling, school-based counseling, in-home counseling services, residential treatment and supported housing, foster care and adoption services, employee assistance programs (EAP) through solutions EAP, programs and services for military members and their families through Centerstone Military Services, and other specialized services for ages 5 and up.
Chana Crystal, PsyD
Chana Crystal, PsyD conducts psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children ages 5 and up. Some of her specialties include learning issues, developmental disabilities, ADHD, and more. Dr. Crystal accepts private pay and Medicare insurance. For more information, please call or visit her website.
Charlie Health
Charlie Health provides virtual services for counseling, psychiatry, and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services for adolescents and adults .
Child and Adolescent Psychology Associates
Therapy is very individualized. It typically occurs once a week or every other week and sessions last about 45 minutes. The duration of therapy depends on the needs and goals identified by you and your child’s therapist.
Child Focus, Inc – Wasserman Youth and Adolescent Center
Child Focus, Inc – Wasserman Youth and Adolescent Center offers partial hospitalization/day treatment (PH/DT) and TranQuest (TQ), early childhood day treatment (call to see if program is operating, only operates if needed) for ages 6-18 (child must be in Kindergarten at least). The program operates year round, five days a week. During the academic year, program hours are 8am-1:30pm Monday through Friday, with two evenings per month designated for Parent Group. During the summer program, the program hours are 8:30am-12:30pm Monday through Friday. WYAC is staffed 7:30am-4:30pm year round. They accept Medicaid and most private insurances; sliding scale fee is…
Child Focus, Inc.
*** Current Availability: 4-6 months for therapy – psychiatry no waitlist ***
Children’s Resource Center (Psychiatry and counseling)
Services: Prevention Services, School-Based Services, Day Treatment Group Therapy, Outpatient Therapy, Home-Based Services, Emergency Services
CHOICES, Inc.
CHOICES, Inc. provides counseling and community psychiatric supportive treatment services for children ages 3-18 (up to 21 for Independent Living Transition Services). Counseling services are offered at the office, via telehealth, or in the community. The organization currently accepts traditional Medicaid and Medicaid HMO’s. Please contact this agency directly for more information.
Christian Counseling Associates
Christian Counseling Associates offers counseling and faith based counseling to children ages 5 and older. This agency offers services for issues such as divorce, Autism, spirituality, and more. Please contact your insurance company to verify that this service is covered. Contact this provider directly for more information.
Christina Mayhaus and Associates Counseling (CMA Counseling)
Christina Mayhaus & Associates Counseling offers a range of therapy options aimed at inspiring lasting change in clients. They provide both in-person and remote therapy services, catering to individuals facing Abuse and Neglect, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, LGBTQIA+ issues, Self-Esteem, and Trauma. They are dedicated to creating a caring and supportive environment for clients to achieve their goals.