Mental Health for Nurses in Ohio
RNs, LPNs, nurse practitioners, CNAs. This page combines the culture-specific resources for your profession with Ohio-specific insurance and therapist options.
Why this combination matters
Nurse suicide rate is 18% higher than general population. ~50% report burnout. Male nurses report higher isolation — only ~13% of nurses are men. 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 nurses
Profession-specific support that works in every state:
Ohio-specific resources
These Ohio organizations know both nurses 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 nurses in Ohio: State nursing boards vary on mental health disclosure. Most now focus on CURRENT impairment. Check your specific state board's language.
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 →