The Franklin County Crisis Care Center is revolutionizing the way Ohio addresses mental health and addiction crises. With a commitment to providing integrated, compassionate care, the center offers a wide array of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. Whether you or a loved one are facing a crisis, the center is here to support your journey to recovery and wellness.
A Holistic Spectrum of Services
The crisis care center operates on a “no-wrong-door” approach, welcoming everyone and ensuring that every visitor receives the care they need, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Here’s a closer look at the comprehensive services available:
- 24/7 Walk-In Support: Open round-the-clock, the center provides immediate access to crisis intervention and linkage to community providers. This ensures that anyone in need can receive timely assistance.
- 23-Hour Observation Unit: Designed for individuals experiencing acute crises, this safe and supportive setting allows for observation and stabilization.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Services include detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) initiation and connections to ongoing care programs. This integrated approach ensures continuity in recovery for those facing addiction.
- Medical Services: The facility includes onsite medical expertise to address physical health needs not requiring an emergency room visit, helping reduce the need for patient transfers.
- Discharge Pharmacy Services: Guests are supplied with all prescribed medications to carry them safely through to their next scheduled community provider appointment.
- Community Linkage Services: The center collaborates with local organizations to connect individuals to critical resources, such as housing, mental health providers and addiction treatment programs.
- Peer support: Offers individuals in crisis the opportunity to connect with trained individuals who have lived experiences in similar challenges, fostering a shared sense of understanding that helps build hope, strength and confidence on the path to recovery.
- Family Support Services: Recognizing the role of loved ones in recovery, the center offers guidance and resources to families, partners and friends accompanying those in crisis.
Benefits of Integrated Care
The Franklin County Crisis Care Center represents the power of integrated care, bringing together mental health, addiction and substance use, medical and community services under one roof. This model ensures:
- Faster Recovery: Comprehensive care reduces the time it takes for individuals to stabilize and move toward recovery.
- Reduced Hospital Strain: By offering alternatives to hospital ERs, the center alleviates pressure on overwhelmed health care systems.
- Community Resilience: Partnerships with local organizations foster a robust support network that benefits the entire community.
How to Access Crisis Services
The center is located at 465 Harmon Ave. Services are accessible 24/7 to all Franklin County adults regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. For more information, call (614) 222-3737. Please call or text 988 if you are currently in crisis.
Healing Together, With Care
The Franklin County Crisis Care Center is changing the way Franklin County supports behavioral health. Leading with a community-informed, compassionate approach, comprehensive services and a long-term outlook towards healing, the center is revolutionizing crisis care, and building towards a stronger, healthier tomorrow.