If you or someone you love is struggling, help is often closer than it feels. Below is a directory of trusted crisis lines, legal aid, shelter, food, health, and benefits resources across the Miami Valley — alongside our own treatment services.
Miami Valley Recovery is not affiliated with these organizations, but we’ve compiled them here as a convenience. If you’re not sure where to start, call us at 937.401.8672 and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7 if you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicide crisis.
Call or text 988 · Available 24/7
Visit websiteA free, confidential 24/7 lifeline connecting callers to local resources for food, housing, utility assistance, health care, transportation, and more across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties.
Call 937.225.3000 or dial 211 · Available 24/7
Visit websiteWalk-in and phone crisis support for mental health and addiction emergencies, located at Elizabeth Place in Dayton.
Montgomery County Crisis Call Center · Call 833.580.2255 · Available 24/7
Visit websiteConfidential support, safety planning, and local shelter referrals for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
Call 937.222.7233 (local) or 1.800.799.7233 · Available 24/7
Visit websiteConfidential support for veterans and their families, staffed by responders who understand military life.
Call or text 988, then press 1 · Available 24/7
Visit websiteFree civil legal assistance for income-eligible individuals in the Miami Valley, covering housing, benefits, family law, and more.
130 West Second St., Ste. 700 East, Dayton · Call 937.228.8088
Visit websiteA 24-hour emergency shelter for single women and families with children, offering meals, clothing, and case management.
120 W. Apple St., Dayton · Call 937.461.7837 · Available 24/7
Visit websiteA 24-hour emergency shelter for single men, operated by Homefull, offering meals, clothing, and housing case management.
1921 S. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton · Call 937.350.1335
Visit websiteThe Miami Valley's only 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency shelter for homeless and at-risk youth and young adults, with counseling and life-skills support.
605 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton · Crisis line 937.461.1000 · Available 24/7
Visit websiteThe domestic violence shelter and rape crisis center for Montgomery and Preble counties, with a 24/7 crisis hotline.
Call 937.222.7233 · Available 24/7
Visit websiteA daily community meal site serving lunch seven days a week, no appointment necessary.
9 Orth Ave., Dayton · Call 937.226.1520 · Daily 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Visit websiteCommunity meals served multiple times a week for anyone in need, along with additional recovery-focused programming.
64 Burns Ave., Dayton · Call 937.223.4513
Visit websiteFree meals several days a week, plus clothing, showers, and haircuts for those in need.
425 N. Findlay St., Dayton · Call 937.252.5700 · Tue–Thu 9–9:30 a.m.
Visit websiteCounty public health services including clinics, WIC nutrition support, and community health programs.
Call 937.225.4550
Visit websiteFree HIV testing and counseling, along with broader health services for the community.
15 W. Fourth St., Suite 200, Dayton · Call 937.461.2437
Visit websiteHealth care, counseling, and referral services for veterans, including homeless veteran outreach.
4100 W. Third St., Dayton · Call 937.268.6511
Visit websiteAssistance with food, cash, and medical benefits, along with employment services at the Job Center.
Moving to 25 Thorpe Dr., Dayton in 2026 · Call 937.496.6720
Visit websiteAssistance with Social Security benefits, disability applications, and related services. Photo ID required for in-person visits.
200 W. Second St., Room 209, Dayton · Call 1.800.772.1213
Visit websiteEmployment services and vocational rehabilitation support for individuals with disabilities.
Call 1.800.686.3323 to find your nearest office
Visit websiteEmployment support along with broader assistance for housing, utilities, and other basic needs.
719 S. Main St., Dayton · Call 937.341.5000
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