The mission of the Crisis/Hotline and Information Center is to promote growth and self-reliance 
             by providing quality 24/7 short-term crisis intervention, crisis management and information
             and referral services as part of an integrated, comprehensive system of health, mental health,
             and other human service providers in Licking and Knox counties.

      For crisis and information:

• For crisis call 740-345-HELP or (800) 544-1601
• For information and referral call 2-1-1
• Speech and hearing impaired persons call the Ohio Relay Service at (800) 750-0750

        Crisis/Hotline:

• Crisis Response Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• The Crisis/Hotline and Information Center utilizes a best practice model for crisis intervention
  that is based on the work of David Switzer. The model closely follows crisis theory and the
  logical progression of problem solving.

        Information and Referral:

• The Crisis/Hotline and Information Center utilizes a specialized information and referral database.
  Currently, the database holds information on over 700 agencies and 1300 programs that serve
  residents of Licking and Knox counties.

       Resource Directory:

• The information in the database is used to publish a bi-annual Resource Directory. Pathways has the capacity to provide specialized directories when needed.

        Recovery Line:

• The Recovery Line is a warm line staffed by Crisis Response Specialists that offers support and
  coaching for people who are recovering from a variety of mental health issues. The Recovery Line works in conjunction with mental health professionals to support the recovery plans that have been negotiated with callers.

    Some of our most frequently requested numbers:

AIDS Task Force (Woodlands)  Alcoholics Anonymous American Red Cross Catholic Social Services Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Child Care Connections Heartbeats of Licking County Family Health Services of East Central Ohio Food Pantry Network Help Me Grow of Licking County Hospice of Central Ohio LAPP LEADS Paul Marsh Center Licking County Aging Program Licking County Coalition for Housing Licking Co. Dept. of Jobs & Family Services Licking Memorial Hospital Mental Health Association of Licking County Moundbuilders Guidance Center Center for New Beginnings Shelter & Services P.R.C. Pathways of Licking County Rape Crisis Center Salvation Army Social Security Administration Southeastern Ohio Legal Services Taxi Token Program The Woodlands Serving Central Ohio, Inc. United Way (Licking County) Veterans’ Clinic Veteran's Service Commission

349-7066 345-7060 349-9442 345-2565 670-8888 345-6166 349-7558 344-9291 344-7401 344-8328 344-0311 366-7303 345-3133 345-0821 345-1970 670-8999 348-4000 522-1341 522-8477 349-8719 670-8999 345-6166 344-9291 345-8120 788-9448 345-0850 349-6698 349-7066 345-6685 788-8329 670-5430

     
      Please call or email us for more information about our program: 

     Call 345-HELP, 800-544-1601 or just dial 2-1-1.
        
      Crisis/Hotline Program Director:          
             Linda Camelo     mail@pathwayslc.org