Mental Health for Clergy & Pastors in Ohio
Pastors, priests, rabbis, imams, chaplains. This page combines the culture-specific resources for your profession with Ohio-specific insurance and therapist options.
Why this combination matters
~54% of pastors say their work is hazardous to their family life. 70% say they don't have close friends. ~30% think about quitting ministry monthly. In Ohio, the strong mental health parity enforcement, expanded Medicaid, and local provider density shape what's actually accessible — which is why generic 'find a therapist' advice so often fails men in your profession.
National resources for clergy
Profession-specific support that works in every state:
Ohio-specific resources
These Ohio organizations know both clergy culture AND Ohio's insurance landscape:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Ohio routing)
All 988 calls route to local Ohio centers. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Ohio state crisis / behavioral health resources
Ohio Medicaid Next Gen. Strong mental health parity enforcement via Ohio Dept of Insurance.
Veterans Crisis Line (988 Press 1)
Relevant for many of your peers even if you're not a veteran.
Ohio insurance realities
For clergy in Ohio: No licensure issues, but denominational culture varies enormously on mental health disclosure. Most denominations now have confidential pastor-care resources separate from ecclesial review.
Ohio parity: Full parity enforcement · Medicaid: Medicaid expanded — up to 138% FPL covered
Free tool
Not sure what's going on?
The PHQ-9 is the depression screener your doctor uses. Private. Printable for your appointment.
Take the PHQ-9 →