Pathways of Central Ohio
Pathways of Central Ohio is a private, nonprofit agency connecting people to mental health, addiction, and community support services across 15 Ohio counties.
211/988 Crisis Hotline
Welcome to the 211/988 Crisis Hotline, a program of Pathways of Central Ohio! Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898211 to access free, confidential support 24/7. We’re here to connect residents in 15 counties to essential resources, including food, housing, mental health support, crisis intervention, and more. With over 32,000 neighbors helped last year, 211/988 is your gateway to navigating social, human, and government services with ease.
Center for Prevention Services (CPS)
The Center for Prevention Services (CPS) at Pathways of Central Ohio offers a research-driven approach to mental, emotional, and behavioral health. CPS empowers individuals, families, and communities through evidence-based prevention programs, trainings, and support for challenges such as substance use, mental health, bullying, suicide, problem gambling, and violence. Staff are highly trained and certified by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and the American School Counselor Association.
Parent Education Center
The Parent Education Center offers resources to empower parents with effective skills and advocacy tools. Through workshops, in-home programs, and personalized support, we help parents find joy in parenting, foster child development, build positive parenting skills, reduce problem behaviors, and enhance resilience. Our goal is to empower parents as advocates for their children’s success.
About Pathways of Central Ohio
Serving Central Ohio for over 55 Years
Pathways of Central Ohio is a private, non-profit social service agency serving Licking, Knox, Athens, Crawford, Marion, Wyandot, Pickaway, Coshocton, Guernsey, Noble, Monroe, Muskingum, Perry, Morgan, Washington, and Athens Counties. Pathways was established in 1968 and incorporated in 1970. Our mission is to be the gateway to services which empower the community.
Pathways is certified by the Ohio Department of Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and nationally accredited by Inform USA. It is also a participating center of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988.
Pathways of Central Ohio complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, veteran status (Vietnam Era, Desert Storm/Shield or disabled), disability or age (40 years or more). Discriminatory employment practices against anyone are prohibited.
Community Support
Pathway of Central Ohio’s programs are funded in part by
Ariel Foundation · Corporate and private donations · Energy Cooperative Round-Up Foundation · Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties · National Suicide Prevention Lifeline · Newark City Schools · Ohio 211 · Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · The Crawford Marion Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board · The Licking County Foundation · The Pickaway County Health District · United Way of Licking County · United Way of North Central Ohio
Mailing Address
1627 Bryn Mawr Drive
Newark, Ohio 43055
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-4:30pm
Closed most holidays.
Phone
Fax: 740-349-9894
Ohio Relay: 800-750-0750
211/988 Crisis Hotline:
211, 988, or 800-544-1601
