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Emergency and Safety

If someone is in danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. The numbers below are for crisis help and for reporting abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns.

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911 Emergency

Call right away if someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help.

County agencyNational

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Free, private support by call, text, or chat, any time.

Federal agencyNational

Netcare Access Crisis Line

A licensed clinician answers the Franklin County crisis line 24 hours a day.

NonprofitFranklin County

Ohio DODD Abuse and Neglect Hotline

Report abuse, neglect, or theft involving a person with a developmental disability; also has an online form.

State agencyOhio

FCBDD 24 Hour MUI Reporting Line

Call any time to report a major unusual incident, such as suspected abuse or neglect, for a person served by FCBDD.

County agencyFranklin County

Franklin County Adult Protective Services

Investigates abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults age 60 and older; reports can be confidential.

County agencyFranklin County

Common questions

What is emergency and safety?

If someone is in danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. The numbers below are for crisis help and for reporting abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns.

Who pays for emergency and safety?

Free.