Ohio Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (OPPAL)
Education and Resources
For 24 hour crisis help:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7: Call 988 or 1-800-273-8255; Text ‘4HOPE’ to 741-741
Click links below to access education:
- Ohio Minds Matter can provide guidance on the following topics:
- AAP Toolkits are available for:
- If you’re looking for something else, please email OPPAL@odh.ohio.gov.
Getting Started with OPPAL for PCPs
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Introductory Webinar (45 minutes)
Introductory Webinar Slides (PDF)
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Education and Training
Suicide Prevention Resources
- Call or Text 988 for support in a crisis situation
- Store It Safe
- Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
Children’s Hospital Partners
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- Akron Children’s Hospital
- Dayton Children’s Hospital
- Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
- ProMedica Children’s Hospital – Toledo
Statewide Resources
