Hotlines and Support Groups

Ashland Mental Health and Recovery Board Crisis Hotline (available 24/7): 419-289-6111

Ashland Mental Health and Recovery Board Crisis Text Line (available 24/7): Text 4HOPE to 741741

Columbus Mental Health Crisis Hotline (available 24/7):
- 614-276-2273 (for Adults 18 and older)
- 614-722-1800 (for Youth)
Huckleberry House Runaway Helpline (available 24/7): 614-294-5553

Rape and/or Domestic Violence Safe Haven Hotline (available 24/7): 1-800-656-4673

(Be sure to call and see if COVID-19 has impacted these offerings)

Al-A-Teen Support Group every Tuesday at 7:30 pm @ 508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
- This group is for teen’s coping with someone close to them’s drinking. Call (419)-289-2126 for more information.
Al Anon Support Group every Monday and Thursday at 7:30 pm @ 508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
- This group is for adults coping with a loved one’s drinking.
- Call (419)-289-2126 for more information
Hospice Parents Group every second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at Hospice House located at 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805
- This group is for parents who have had a child of any age pass away: Call (419)-281-7107 for more information
Mother of Preschoolers (MOPS) Support Group held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month of the school year from 9-11 am at Grace Brethren Church in the Real Life Center
- This group is open to all women who are pregnant or have children up to kindergarten age and exists to encourage and equip women to be the best moms they can be
Safe Haven Support Group held every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter
- 1126 Cottage St, Ashland, OH 44805
- This group discusses parenting, safety, and abuse: (419)-282-6097
Eating Disorder Support Groups
- (Be sure to call and see if COVID-19 has impacted these offerings) 1-888-364-5977
Enlighten Group: Typically the first Tuesday of each month and includes an educational component for the first 30 minutes followed by small group support.

Strengthen Group: Typically held the third Tuesday of each month and is a time for peers to share support, encouragement, and coping strategies; groups are for any individual struggling with an eating disorder.

For Ashland residents in need of new or gently used clothes or shoes for children ranging from infant to 18 years old call Associated Charities @ 419-281-6061

For Ashland residents free community meals every Monday-Friday 11-11:45 am in community room at Salvation Army at 527 East Liberty Street, Ashland, OH 44805

For cancer patients- free hats, wigs, other head coverings, and mastectomy supplies call Ashland County Cancer Association @ 419-281-1863

The Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth (services ages 13-24; 24/7):
- To talk, call 1-866-488-7386
- For texting, text “START” to 678-678.
Crisis Text Line: Text 4HOPE to 741-741

Gay, Joyous, and Free Narcotics Anonymous (Every Saturday 7:30pm)
- https://centralohionarcoticsanonymous.org/
Out in Recovery, NA (Every Tuesday 6:30pm)
- https://centralohionarcoticsanonymous.org/

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