The following is taken from the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services website.

Ohioans who are experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and their family members, can call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to reach a trained specialist who can offer help and support. The easy-to-remember, three-digit number provides 24/7, free and confidential support to Ohioans in a behavioral health crisis. 988 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health related distress. That could be:
thoughts of suicide,
mental health or substance use crisis, or
any other kind of emotional distress.
Ohio's 988 plan is part of the state's larger commitment to providing quality, person-centered crisis supports in communities across the state.

There is HOPE. The Lifeline WORKS. You are not alone in crisis

Call - Dial 988 on your mobile or home phone for immediate support
- For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. You do not have to be enrolled in Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or health care to call.
- Para acceder al apoyo en español, marque 988 y presione 2.
Text - To text with a crisis counselor, send a text to 988 on you mobile phone. (English and Spanish)
- Para iniciar una conversación de mensaje de texto en español con el 988 Lifeline, envía la palabra AYUDA a 988.
Chat - To reach a crisis counselor through the 988 National website
- Haga clic aqui para iniciar al chat en espanol.
- Click here for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing services.

For more information, please use the following links.

Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Ohio

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce - Suicide & Violence Prevention

Milton-Union Middle School

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 24/7 Call, Text, Chat