Someone to talk to after a baby, on a hard day, or any time it feels like too much.
After a baby, or any time you are worn down, anxious or low. These are free.
Mental Health America of Ohio
Support for mothers with depression or anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. You talk with another mom who has been through it, and peer support groups meet online and in person.
Next step: Call on a weekday during business hours and say you are looking for help for yourself or someone you love. Cincinnati: 513-202-4611. Dayton: 937-660-9220. This is not a crisis line.
Call 614-315-8989Central OhioWebsite
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline · National
A hotline for pregnant women and new moms, open 24 hours a day, every day.
Next step: Call any time, day or night.
Call 833-852-626224 hours
Postpartum Support International · National
Peer support, education and referrals for mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth.
Next step: Call the helpline, or use the website to find support near you.
Free and private, any hour. You do not have to give your name. In danger right now? Call 911.
If someone checks your phone or computer, use one they cannot reach, such as a library computer. (it does not erase your history).
National Domestic Violence Hotline · National
Free, private support any hour of the day. An advocate can help you think through safety, shelter and next steps, whether or not you are ready to leave.
Next step: Call, text or chat. You do not have to give your name.
Call 800-799-7233Text START to 88788Website
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
ODVN connects you to the domestic violence program that serves your county. Local programs offer shelter, safety planning, court advocates and support groups. Shelter addresses are kept private for safety.
Next step: Call the information and referral line, or use the "Get Help Now" list on the ODVN website to find your county program.
988 Lifeline · National
Free support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis, any hour. In Ohio you can also ask 988 for a youth mobile crisis team for a child or teen.
Next step: Call or text 988.
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
Confidential support and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence anywhere in Ohio, any hour.
Next step: Call the helpline.
Call 844-644-64351-844-OHIO-HELPWebsite
Ohio Legal Help
A civil protection order is a court order telling an abuser to stay away. This free tool asks plain questions and fills in the Ohio court forms for you. Filing has risks, so talk with an advocate about a safety plan first.
Next step: Use the form helper on a safe device. You do not need a lawyer to file, but legal aid may represent you for free.
Call 866-529-6446Legal aid: 1-866-LAW-OHIOWebsite
Shelter addresses are never listed on OhioMom. Listings point to the hotline or county program that places people safely.