IMPORTANT NOTE: The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services' (MCBDDS) Mental Health Services and Supports program closed on Friday, April 25, 2025.
A number of local mental health services providers have indicated that they are able and willing to accept new clients who are residents of Montgomery County and who have received services from our agency. If you are a person affected by the closure and have additional questions, please email Dr. Scott Kidd or call 937-457-2807.
When Should I Seek Help?
Most people believe that mental health disorders are rare and “happen to someone else." In fact, mental health disorders are common and widespread. An estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder in a given year. For more information about when to seek help for mental health disorders, please review our one-page description “When to Seek Help for Mental Health Disorders.”
Opioid addiction is also a significant problem for many people. If you or someone you know becomes addicted to opioids, treatment is available. For more information about treatment or to find treatment providers in Montgomery County, Ohio, please review our Opioids Resource page.
Supports and Resources
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions each year. For more information about the impact and prevalence of mental illness in America, visit NAMI's "Mental Health by the Numbers" page.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration division also compiles information and statistics about mental health that may be of value.
For more information about opioids and addiction, please review our one-page descriptions of Opioids and Commonly Abused Opioids.