Ohio MRSS
MRSS is now available across Ohio for youth 20 and under
In-person response is available 24/7 in Montogomery and Preble counties.
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)
MRSS is a no-cost program that provides on-site behavioral health crisis support to youth age 20 and under. With MRSS, a team of trained professionals will respond within 60 minutes to a young person’s home, school, or any other location in the community.
How is MRSS Different?
MRSS specializes in behavioral health crises, offering counseling and emotional de-escalation. MRSS responders:
- Are specially trained in youth mental and emotional health
- Focus on calming and supporting, not punishment
- Help in the community to avoid ER visits or police involvement
What number do I call for MRSS?
Simply call 988 and ask for MRSS and a team of trained crisis responders will meet the youth wherever they are.
Who is MRSS for?
Any young person age 20 or under who is experiencing a behavioral health or emotional crisis.
How does MRSS work?
- Call 988. You define the crisis, so if it feels like a crisis to you, your child, or your student, call 988 and ask for MRSS.
- Our trained team will meet the young person where they are home, school, or another safe place usually within an hour.
- We de-escalate the situation and ensure that everyone is safe. The team will complete a safety plan.
- With consent, we help for up to 72 hours after the first visit. If needed and if the youth agrees, we will continue to work with them for up to 42 days, helping connect them to ongoing support and services in their community.
When to call for MRSS
- Escalating emotional or behavioral issues
- Mental health issues
- Substance use concerns
- Physical or emotional trauma
- School truancy
- Running away from home
- Caregiver/child conflict
- Suicidal thoughts
Our Behavioral health responders are here to...
and calm the crisis
a safety plan
42 days after the crisis
Call 988
You define the crisis, so if it feels like a crisis to you, your child, or your student, call 988 and ask for MRSS
We come to you
If needed, our mobile team will meet you where you are, home, school, or another safe place, usually within an hour.
We stay involved
We help for up to 72 hours after the first visit. If needed, we continue work with you for up to 42 days, helping connect you to ongoing support and services in your community.
MRSS FAQs
What is MRSS?
MRSS is a no-cost service that provides behavioral health crisis support for youth ages 20 and under.
Where is MRSS available?
MRSS is now statewide, and anyone in Ohio can use it.
What if I'm not at home when the crisis occurs?
MRSS crisis responders will come to youth no matter where they are — at home, at school, or any safe place in the community.
How do I know if the crisis qualifies for MRSS?
You define the crisis, and no issue is too large or too small. If it feels like a crisis to you or the young person, you can call for MRSS.
How long does it take for responders to arrive?
Support should arrive at your location within 60 minutes of the initial contact.
Can I call on behalf of a young person?
Yes, parents, teachers, medical professionals, or peers can all call for MRSS on behalf of the young person experiencing the crisis. Consent is required before behavioral health services can be rendered.
What happens after the crisis responders arrive?
Responders will calm the crisis, help make a safety plan, and provide resources for ongoing support. If needed and if the youth agrees, MRSS also includes up to 42 days of continued in-home services after the initial call.
Is MRSS available 24/7/365?
In all 88 counties, MRSS support is now available by phone 24/7/365. In most counties, trained professionals will be available to come out to the youth between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. By April of 2028, all regional providers are expected to offer complete 24/7/365 MRSS support.
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