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Support for your mental health and recovery, close to home.

Whether it’s anxiety, depression, drinking or drug use, or something that’s hard to put into words, our Columbus team can help you, your child or your teen find the right care, by secure video from home.

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Why people choose Bright Path

  • Care from home. Meet with your team by secure video, wherever you’re comfortable. Office visits are by appointment only.
  • Help for the whole family. Care for adults, children and teens, with family therapy when it helps.
  • You’re part of every decision. We build your treatment plan with you. We don’t decide for you which program you have to do.
  • We speak your language. Our team speaks several languages, and free interpreter services are available.

Run by people who understand recovery first-hand.

Our mission is to empower individuals through peer-led care that promotes recovery, resilience, and wellness.

Bright Path Behavioral Health is certified by the State of Ohio as a Peer-Run Organization. That means the organization is led and governed by people with their own lived experience of mental health or substance use recovery.

A State of Ohio certified Peer-Run Organization, led by people with lived experience of recovery.

About Bright Path

What happens when you reach out

Asking for help takes courage. Here’s what to expect, so there are no surprises.

  1. Fill out a short, secure form

    Get started online. It takes about two minutes, and you can reach out for yourself or for someone you care about.

  2. We check your insurance

    We’ll confirm your coverage before your first visit, so you know what to expect.

  3. We get to know you

    Your first visit is a conversation by secure video about what’s going on and what you want to change. We talk through your options together.

  4. You choose your plan with us

    Together we make a treatment plan around your goals, and adjust it as you make progress.

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Care from home

We’re a telehealth-first practice. Most care, including your first visit, happens by secure video from wherever you’re comfortable.

  • No commute. Join from your phone, tablet or computer.
  • Private. Pick a quiet space where you can talk freely.
  • Easy to join. We’ll send you a secure link and instructions before your visit.

Need a psychological assessment or evaluation?

We also provide psychological assessments and evaluations, including for immigration and personal injury cases, for individuals and their attorneys.

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Common questions

More answers, plus crisis lines and community resources.

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How do I get started?

Request an appointment online or send us a question. We’ll get back to you, ask a few questions, check your insurance, and schedule your first visit.

What insurance do you accept?

Coverage depends on your plan. Call us with your insurance or Medicaid card and we’ll check it for you before your first visit.

Can I get help for my child?

Yes. Therapy and case management are available for children and teens, and we have a daytime program just for them. See care for children and teens.

Do you offer language support?

Our team speaks several languages, and free interpreter services are available. Tell us your preferred language when you contact us.

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