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Ohio Expands Youth Mental Health Services to All Counties

11/8/2025

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Ohio has expanded its Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) to all 88 counties.
The service is free for individuals 20 and under, with prior coverage in 56 counties.
Governor Mike DeWine emphasized the urgency of addressing youth mental health issues.
A trained MRSS team will respond within an hour to calls to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, providing safety plans and ongoing support to ease emergency services burden.

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Story summary

Ohio has expanded its Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) to all 88 counties.
The service is free for individuals 20 and under, with prior coverage in 56 counties.
Governor Mike DeWine emphasized the urgency of addressing youth mental health issues.
A trained MRSS team will respond within an hour to calls to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, providing safety plans and ongoing support to ease emergency services burden.