About us

The Fairfield County Family, Adult and Children First
Council is a partnership of public and private non-profit and for-profit child and family serving agencies and organizations committed to improving the well- being of children and families in Fairfield County.

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Phone: 740-687-6771
Email: moreinfo@facfc.org

Mental & Behavioral Health Services

The Fairfield Mental Health Consumer Group: “Our Place” –

The Fairfield Mental Health Consumer Group-FMHCG

Address: Patricia Waits, Executive Director
1663 E. Main St.
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740-654-0477
740-653-7337
Fax: 740-654-0804
Website:
Email: pawaits@ohiopps.org
Hours of
Operation:
Monday through Friday
8AM – 5PM
Eligibility: Open to consumers with mental illness and/or alcoholism/chemical dependency concerns. No fees for services. We are not a treatment provider but can assist consumers in obtaining necessary services.
Intake
Procedure:
Drop-in during business hours and request to speak with a Peer Support Worker.
Additional
Information:
We provide Peer Support, Education, Referral and a wide range of activities to promote recovery.
We also serve breakfast (8AM-9AM) and lunch (11AM-12:30PM) 5 days a week.

Fairfield County Board of MRDD

Address: Heidi Reichenbach
795 College Avenue
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740-687-7244
Website: http://www.fairfieldMRDD.com
Email: hreichenbach@fairfieldMRDD.com
Hours of
Operation:
Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm. Evening and weekend appointments available upon request.
Eligibility: Consumers must meet eligibility requirements set by the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Please contact intake department for specifics.
Intake
Procedure:
Intake is initiated through a phone call to the intake department. Walk-ins are accepted during business hours.
Additional
Information:

Fairfield Center for Disabilities and Cerebral Palsy: Medical Transportation – FCDCP

Address: Phyllis Stinnett
681 E. Sixth Avenue
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740.653.1186
Fax: 740.653.6046
Website: http://www.fcdcp.org
Email: fcdcptransport@sbcglobal.net
Hours of
Operation:
Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 4:00PM
Eligibility: Medicaid Ambulette, non-ambulatory. Meals on Wheels, FairCats, FCJFS, United Way, Self-Pay
Intake
Procedure:
Call Phyllis at 740.653.1186
Additional
Information:

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services

Address: Bradley Hedges, Ph.D.
624 East Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740-687-0042
Fax: 740-687-6677
Website: http://www.mopsohio.com/
Email: bradhedges@mopsohio.com
Hours of
Operation:
Mon-Thu, 8:30am-7:00pm;
Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
Eligibility: Medicaid, Self Pay, Some Insurance
Intake
Procedure:
Initial intakes are taken either by phone or by stopping in at the office. Support staff will ask a series of questions and schedule an initial appointment. New clients can generally be seen within one to weeks. In most cases, the person doing the intake will also be the ongoing counselor for the client/family.
Additional
Information:
MOPS provides specialized services for sexual offenders, aggressive behavior, and substance abuse. MOPS also provides home based services to help families manage their problems more effectively within their natural environment.

Nationwide Childrens Hospital: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Address: 899 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Phone: 614-355-8080
Website:
Email:
Hours of
Operation:
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Eligibility:
Intake
Procedure:
Sliding fee, medicaid and insurance accepted.
Additional
Information:
Appointments for children aged 13 and up are available within approximately one week. It may take longer for appointments for younger childre.

New Horizons Youth and Family Center: New Horizons Youth & Family Center: Counseling

Address: Anthony B. Motta, Chief Executive Officer
1592 Granville Pike
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740.687.0835
Fax: 740.687.9391
Website: http://www.nhyfc.com
Email: TMotta@nhyfc.com
Hours of
Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Eligibility: Any individual may seek counseling services. Medicaid, Medicare and some insurance plans accepted. Sliding fee scale available contingent upon agency funding. We provide comprehensive mental health care for persons of all ages.
Intake
Procedure:
Call 687-0835 to inquire about an initial appointment. 24/7 emergency care is available by calling 687-TALK(8255), or going to the Fairfield Medical Center emergency room.
Additional
Information:
The New Horizons Youth and Family Center Mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and our community, through the provision of accessible, evidence-based, comprehensive mental health care, and the creation of effective community partnerships. Mental Health treatment works – please call us to learn more.

Contact Us

Phone: 740-687-6771
Email: moreinfo@facfc.org