Mental Health
Programs
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number—it offers a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Location
Address
Phone Number
9-8-8
Hours
24 hours daily
Eligibility
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide and seeking emotional support, there are crisis lines available via phone, text, or chat.
Intake Procedure
Call 988; text IN to 741741; view website for online chat services and further information.
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Indiana Suicide Prevention
988
No physical address
Columbus
IN
47201
Community Engagement Center
A community resource available for individuals who require daytime shelter and may be experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We provide support for accessing housing through various programs. Additionally, we offer assistance to community members dealing with substance abuse disorders and mental health challenges, facilitating access to treatment. Participation in Centerstone programs is not a requirement, but we encourage individuals to consider it.
Our services extend to aiding with applications for food stamps and health insurance, as well as connecting individuals with primary care doctors. Weekly job assistance is provided through Drive Staffing for employment opportunities. Qualifying individuals can receive free government phones through our Thursday sign-up sessions. In our new facility, washers are available for those needing to launder clothes. Referrals are also provided for showers at the neighboring Stride Center during our operational hours.
Location
Address
1075 Second Street, Ste. D
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 318-3321
Hours
November 1-March 31, Sun-Sat 7am-5pm
April 1-October 31, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Eligibility
Community members in need of shelter during the day
Intake Procedure
Walk in
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Centerstone
812-314-3400
720 North Marr Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Crisis Line
With specially trained crisis counselors, we are available 24 hours per day to support and respond to you, your family and friends who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Centerstone’s Crisis Call Center provides confidential, urgent mental health and crisis counseling by telephone, enhanced follow-up care, and resources for accessing needed services and support.
Location
Centerstone
Address
720 N Marr Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(800) 832-5442
Hours
Crisis Line: 24 hours daily
Crisis Walk-in Clinic: Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm
Eligibility
Person in crisis or at risk of hurting yourself or someone else
Intake Procedure
Call for assistance or walk-in during Crisis Walk-in hours
What To Bring
Photo ID, insurance card (if applicable), guardianship paperwork (if applicable)
Fees
Additional Languages
Centerstone
812-314-3400
720 North Marr Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Family Service, Inc.
Family Service, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency providing services to families and individuals in our community since 1968. Serving Bartholomew County and the region, Family Service Inc.'s primary focus has always been family oriented with programs concentrating heavily on strengthening family functioning.
Provides individual, marital, family and/or group therapy/counseling to address a wide range of mental health concerns.
Location
Address
1531 13th Street, Ste. 2540
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 372-3745; Espanol (812) 314-2302
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule a teletherapy or in-person appointment
What To Bring
Photo ID, insurance card (if applicable)
Fees
Based on income
Additional Languages
Family Service, Inc.
812-372-3745; Espanol 812-314-2302
1531 13th Street, Ste 2540
Columbus
IN
47201
FindTreatment.gov
Confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.
Location
Address
Phone Number
(800) 662-HELP (4357)
Hours
24 hours daily
Eligibility
Anyone looking for mental health or substance use treatment
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Website
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
800-662-4357
No physical address
Columbus
IN
47201
IYG Counseling Program
The IYG Counseling Program is open to any youth and young adults between the ages of 12-24. The counseling services provided are focused on providing short-term counseling that is trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based. We also offer some long-term therapy services as well. The program's goal is to support young people in all areas of their lives, including identity development, building healthy coping skills, and navigating stressful life circumstances. All services at IYG are LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming. Sessions can be completed in person or virtually and support groups are available. All therapy services are provided free of cost.
Location
IYG Columbus
Address
1531 13th Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
317-864-8134
Hours
By Appointment
Eligibility
Youth ages 12-24
Intake Procedure
Intakes are completed after parental or self-consent is collected and typically take 1-1.5 hours.
What To Bring
Fees
None
Additional Languages
Indiana Youth Group (IYG)
317-541-8726
1531 13th Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Intensive Outpatient Program
Columbus Behavioral Center’s outpatient program can help address mental health issues for adolescents and teens within Bartholomew County. We look forward to working alongside you in serving young people and their families in our community.
Location
Columbus Behavioral Center
Address
4105 Vickers Drive
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 565-9323
Hours
Office: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Group: Mon-Thurs 2pm-5pm with walk-ins Fri
Eligibility
- Youth ages 12-18
- Who does not meet the criteria for acute LOC (level of consciousness) or IOP (intensive outpatient program) is essential to prevent acute LOC
- Who have an existing mental health diagnosis
- Who is medically stable
- Who have an IQ of 70+
- Who have been unsuccessful with traditional outpatient series
Intake Procedure
Phone screening, then in-person assessment
What To Bring
Insurance information; relevant medical history
Fees
Vary; accepts health insurance
Additional Languages
Columbus Behavioral Center
812-565-9323
4105 Vickers Drive
Columbus
IN
47203
Mental Health Matters Bartholomew County Credible Minds
Access free, confidential expert vetted mental health and wellbeing resources 24/7 as well as community based resources.
Location
Address
Phone Number
Hours
24/7
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Spanish
Haitian Creole
Mental Health Matters Bartholomew County Initiative
Outpatient Mental Health Care
Counseling, also known as therapy, is one of the simplest ways to achieve a happier, healthier you. When you meet with a clinician for counseling, you’ll have the opportunity to speak openly about any challenges you may be having. Together, you and your counselor will work to build a plan and identify the tools to help you tackle any issues and get you back to being your full self.
Services include individual, group, and family counseling.
Location
Centerstone
Address
720 N Marr Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 314-3400
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
Most services will be provided via telephone or telehealth (video)
What To Bring
Photo ID, insurance card (if applicable), guardianship paperwork (if applicable)
Fees
Vary
Additional Languages
Centerstone
812-314-3400
720 North Marr Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Recovery Café
The Recovery Cafe is a community of individuals who have come from all paths of life and have been devastated by substance use, homelessness, and other mental health challenges. No matter where you are on your road to recovery, we are a place of support and stability. We do this by providing a beautiful, safe, warm, drug, and alcohol-free space that comes with a loving community to anchor people in the sustained recovery they need to gain and maintain access to housing, social and health services, healthy relationships, education, and employment.
Location
Address
1412 Sycamore Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 565-8285
Hours
Sat 9am-1pm
Sun & Mon 1pm-7pm
Eligibility
-Be drug- and alcohol-free for 24 hours before coming to the café
-Commit to participating in community service at the Café
-Practice the guiding principles of the Recovery Café Community
Intake Procedure
Call or email, alison@recoverycafecolumbus.org, for further information
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Recovery Cafe Columbus
812-565-8285
1412 Sycamore Street
Columbus
IN
47201
STRIDE Center
The STRIDE Center is a crisis diversion program serving residents of Bartholomew and surrounding counties who are experiencing mental health crises or related challenges. An alternative to jail, Centerstone’s Stride Center allows adults 18 and over experiencing mental health or substance use crises to immediately connect with trained professionals who can deescalate their situation, provide one-on-one consultation, and connect them to necessary community resources, such as housing, peer support, residential treatment, food, and clothing.
Additionally, the Stride Center offers a mobile crisis response component, allowing trained staff to be deployed into the community to triage individuals in crisis and create safety plans for their unique circumstances.
Location
Address
1075 Second Street, Ste. C
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 669-3100
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Eligibility
Individuals 18 and over suffering from acute mental health and/or substance-use issues who are in good behavioral control and/or with suicidal thoughts
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call for further information
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Centerstone
812-314-3400
720 North Marr Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Tom & Barbara Schoellkopf Community Counseling Center
We provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups, along with outreach programs for college students and the Columbus community. Our services are available to adults, children, and adolescents. New clients must consent to having their sessions confidentially video recorded for training purposes.
Location
IU Columbus Campus Center
Address
4601 Central Avenue, Ste 201
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 375-7525
Hours
By appointment only
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
Visit https://columbus.iu.edu/schoellkopf-center/contact/request-service.html to complete contact form.
What To Bring
Photo ID
Fees
-Most services free of charge for AirPark Campus students.
-Active duty military, their families, and veterans receive services free of charge with appropriate military ID.
-A sliding fee scale is available for community members meeting income criteria.
-Does not accept insurance, HSA or other third party payments.
Additional Languages
IU Columbus
812-348-7390
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus
IN
47203
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