Central Ohio GOALS (Giving those with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Another Lifestyle) for OCD is a peer-support group facilitated by Dr. Beth McCreary. The GOALS model for support groups addressing OCD started in Philadelphia in 1981 by Jonathan Grayson and Gayle Frankel. Each meeting includes time for each attendee to share, if they wish, about their own symptoms and struggles. The intent is for everyone to leave with a sense of connection and—ideally—some new coping strategies.

Provides free education programs, support groups, Information HelpLine, Lake County Mental Health Ombudsman, for persons affected by mental illness.

Offers mutual support groups whose members are individuals who had difficulty dealing with the pressures of everyday life and were living with unresolved emotional issues such as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, low self-esteem, fear, anxiety, resentment, jealousy, guilt, boredom, loneliness, or other destructive feelings. Provides a structured atmosphere in which participants can share their experience, strengths, hopes, and recovery. Provides local community meetings held throughout Northeast Ohio as well as online chat, virtual, and telephone support group meeting options.

Offers a Christian-focused support and recovery group for any sort of trauma and problematic behavior. Consists of fellowship, religious instruction and and support dealing with alcohol, drugs, emotional issues, detrimental behaviors and trauma.

Provides assistance dealing with trauma in a variety of ways. Services may include counseling, advocacy, support groups (peer led), peer to peer support, and other services, depending on the trauma experienced. Helps with navigating compensation services for those eligible for assistance through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) .Provides trauma-focused counseling staffed by a social work professional for crime victims as well as social work care coordination.

Local Vietnam Veteran's chapter provides a PTSD Support Group.

Provide mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder treatment for adults. Substance abuse program provides diagnostic assessment, case management, individual sessions, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), aftercare and relapse prevention services, and Case Management Services for Mental Health as well.

Offers a free, weekly support group for adults living with mental health conditions.

Offers a support group for Latino parents and spouses of those with mental illness.

Offers a mutual support group for new and expectant mothers who are experiencing mental health issues due to childbirth or pregnancy. Provides an environment where participants can share information and compare similar experiences pertaining to perinatal/post partum anxiety or depression. Survivors of perinatal/post partum depression are welcome to participate as well.

Mental health and alcohol/drug treatment support groups are available on a variety of topics. Groups can change frequently and different topics may be offered so call first to see what is available.

Provides several psycho-education groups for people with chronic/severe mental illnesses: a family dynamics skills training group, and an wellness management and recovery group as well as trauma care and art therapy.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA, it facilitates a better understanding of mental health conditions, increases coping skills and empowers participants to become advocates for their family members. NAMI Homefront is a class for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. The course is designed specifically to help these families understand those challenges and improve their ability to support their service member or veteran. NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a class for adults with mental health conditions. The course is designed to encourage growth, healing and recovery among participants. NAMI Provider is a class for mental health professionals. NAMI Provider is designed to expand the participants' compassion for the individuals and their families and to promote a collaborative model of care.

Provides people experiencing mental health issues several support groups that offer participants the opportunity to use art expression to express feelings, solve problems and build healthy, supportive relationships. Groups are led by volunteers, not mental health professionals.

Provides various support groups, on a wide variety of topics, for clients involved in the F/ACT (Forensic/Assertive Community Treatment) program.

A variety of Groups are held daily and can change monthly depending on interest and demand including but not limited to; BRIDGES, PTSD, Positive Thinking, Art & Creativity Groups, Walking Group, Men and Women's groups, Anger Management, Thinking for a Change, Take Back Ohio (Addiction Support Group). All members are encouraged to participate in groups of their choice to promote recovery.

Recovery support group for those who live with a mental health condition. Participants share coping strategies and offer mutual encouragment and understanding.

Support group that focuses on addiction issues.

Offers mutual support groups whose members are individuals who had difficulty dealing with the pressures of everyday life and were living with unresolved emotional issues such as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, low self-esteem, fear, anxiety, resentment, jealousy, guilt, boredom, loneliness, or other destructive feelings. Provides a structured atmosphere in which participants can share their experience, strengths, hopes, and recovery. Provides local community meetings held throughout Northeast Ohio as well as online chat, virtual, and telephone support group meeting options.

Focuses on helping adults develop positive coping skills, manage emotions, and improve daily functioning. Through structured group sessions, participants learn how to identify and change harmful behaviors, build healthy relationships, and strengthen communication and problem-solving abilities. The goal is to support emotional stability, promote personal growth, and encourage independence in a safe and supportive environment.

Peer support for those experiencing depressive disorders.

Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. Online meeting for friends and family of those who struggle with addiction.

Provides self-help groups, led by trained lay persons who have been participants, which teach techniques for mental health developed by a neuropsychiatry and provide support for those with any degree of mental/emotional disturbance, from very mild to serious. Also offers support groups by phone, including groups in Spanish, for those with visual impairments, and those who are new to the group.