Pro Bono Counseling Program | Mental Health America Of Franklin County

The Pro Bono Counseling Program links volunteer mental health professionals with those who need but cannot afford mental health counseling. The program’s volunteers are licensed and insured mental health professionals who provide short-term counseling (12 sessions or less) at no cost to the recipient. If you do not qualify for the Pro Bono Counseling Program, our staff will connect you with other community resources. The program is currently available in Franklin, Delaware and Fairfield counties in Ohio.

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LSS 211 Central Ohio

Physical Address

2323 West Fifth Avenue, Suite 160, Columbus, OH 43204

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5 pm.

Application process

Clients can complete the online intake form. If the client does not have internet access, they can call to complete the intake form over the phone.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Clients need to either be underinsured or have no insurance. Under-insured includes clients either cannot afford co-pays or have no mental health insurance coverage. Clients must be 18 years of age or over. Clients must not be abusing substances, experiencing chronic mental illness or in psychiatric crisis.

Languages

Clients may be referred to Spanish-speaking provider.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Agency info

Mental Health America Of Franklin County

Mental health information and referral agency. Also provides an Ombudsman program, pro bono counseling, support groups and a maternal mental health program. Advocates for the rights of people with mental illness, educates the community and provides mental health screenings.