Local Mental Health Resources 

 
"Without guidance, people fall, 
but with many counselors there is deliverance" (Prov 11:14 )
Christian Based Resources 

New Beginnings Church Counseling Services
Roger W. Pace, Ohio State Licensed (MFT) 
Phone: 440-988-4088
www.amherstnbchurch.com/unlimited-editing-service
No-cost, confidential counseling in Amherst, including anxiety, pre-marital, and marital counseling.

Hope Counseling and Consultation Services
Phone: 440-370-3007
hopecounselingcs.com/
Christian counseling for individuals and families in Amherst/Lorain County.

NBRecovery at New Beginnings Church
Phone: 440-988-4088
Link: https://www.amherstnbchurch.com/nbcrecovery

Faith-based recovery ministry in Amherst offering weekly support, teaching, and open share groups for addiction recovery and life healing



LOCAL COMMUNITY RESCOURCES 
Riveon Mental Health and Recovery
Phone: 440-233-7232
Link: https://www.riveon.org/
Formerly The Nord Center; provides mental health,
addiction, crisis, and recovery services in Lorain County.

MHARS Board of Lorain County
Phone: 440-233-2020
County resource for mental health, addiction, and recovery services.

Lorain County Navigator / MHARS Find Help
Phone: 440-240-7025
 mharslc.org/find-help/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Good contact for help finding local mental health care and services.
Phone/Text: 988
mharslc.org/find-help/

Far West Center – Amherst
For immediate mental health crisis support.
Phone: 440-988-4900
www.farwestcenter.com/

NAMI Lorain County
Community mental health services for Lorain County residents.
Phone: 440-240-8477
 https://nami-lc.org/

Applewood Centers – Lorain County
Offers support, education, advocacy, and
family resources related to mental illness.
Phone: 440-462-1340
www.applewoodcenters.org 

Bellefaire JCB – Lorain County Office
Focused especially on children, adolescents, and families,
including community-based behavioral health services.
Phone: 440-723-5501
 www.bellefairejcb.org/RegionalOffices

Silver Maple Recovery – Lorain
Provides outpatient, in-home, and school-based
behavioral health services for youth and families.
Phone: 855-762-7531
 www.silvermaplerecovery.com/