Ohio · Listings Checked October 2026
Low-Cost Mental Health Care in Ohio
Where Can You Find Low-Cost Mental Health Care in Ohio?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 353 mental health facilities with a sliding fee scale or payment assistance in Ohio (checked October 2026). The most are in Cleveland (30), Columbus (17) and Cincinnati (15). 344 of them accept Medicaid.
- 353Low-Cost Mental Health Care
- 305Sliding fee scale
- 200Payment assistance
- 344Also accept Medicaid
- 336Telehealth
- 227Children and teens
- 20Spanish-speaking
Low-Cost Mental Health Care in Ohio by City
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.
More About Low-Cost Mental Health Care
Read how sliding-scale and low-cost therapy works. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in Ohio.
Bridge Line (non-crisis behavioral health resource line, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health): 614-466-7228 (Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (except for state holidays)). Or call or text 988.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Low-Cost Mental Health Care Are in Ohio?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 353 mental health facilities with a sliding fee scale or payment assistance in Ohio, checked October 2026. The most are in Cleveland (30), Columbus (17) and Cincinnati (15).
Do Low-Cost Mental Health Care in Ohio Accept Medicaid?
344 of the 353 listed accept Medicaid. Confirm your plan with the facility before you start.
Is There a Ohio Crisis Line?
Call or text 988 from anywhere. Bridge Line (non-crisis behavioral health resource line, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health) also answers at 614-466-7228 (Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (except for state holidays)).