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    Safe School Helpline:  24 hrs./7 days a week (confidential reporting on bullying/harassment, drug/alcohol abuse, talk of suicide, violence)

    1-800-4-1-VOICE ext: 359  or 1-800-418-6423 ext. 359

    www.safeschoolhelpline.com

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    Click this link below to access contacts info for building administrators and counseling staff.
    New Albany-Plain Local Schools Contacts  



    Finding a place to get help can be confusing.  Identifying a provider who can respond to your needs, waiting for an appointment, and managing insurance rules about payment can complicate decisions about reaching out for services.  Thankfully, there are many ways to get help with this process.  Here are a few tips that might be helpful:


    CONCERNED ABOUT A CHILD'S SAFETY

    If you have a concern about the safety of a young person, please seek immediate help using the hotline numbers below, contacting local authorities and by alerting their guardian directly. This is especially important when school is not in session.

    Local Emergency Departments that have Mental Health Assessments

    • Nationwide Children’s Hospital for children ages 14 and younger
      • 614-722-1800 (24 hour crisis line)
      • 630 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    • Ohio State University for children ages 15 and older
      • 614-293-8333 (24 hour crisis line)
      • 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210


    Mental Health and substance abuse services for Franklin County, Ohio.  Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


    NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
    1-800-273-TALK (8255)

    24HR. CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
    614-229-7000

    24 HOUR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE CRISIS INTERVENTION IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
    Call 614-276-CARE (2273) if you need help.