Stressed? Richland County Mental Health Board Launches Free, Confidential Helpline (Joe Trolian)

April 21, 2020

As the impact of COVID continues to be felt within the community, Executive Director

Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board developed a service with the partnership of Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services to address an emerging concern. Director Trolian stated there are several crisis lines already available in Richland County, including the Crisis Hotline at 419-522-4357 (HELP) and the Warmline at 419-522-5300. In addition, also available is the National Crisis Textline by texting to #741741. A gap in service is an information line that can be used by parents who are struggling as they find themselves serving in the role of educator while kids are on home instruction and youth who may be feeling isolated and separated from their peer groups.

Joe Trolian and Dr. Steven Burggraf partnered to launch The Children and Family

Assistance Line. The number 567-333-8455, will be staffed everyday from 8am to 11pm. Staff

will be available to provide support and assistance in accessing services if that is what is needed. Trolian hopes that this will help parents feel a little more supported, and kids to feel heard, until everything gets back to some semblance of normal.

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