Reach Out!

As stated in the Terms of Use: Steps of Hope is designed for educational and informational purposes only. No individualized counseling, diagnostic, advice, or assessment services are being or will be provided to anyone through this resource. Steps of Hope is not a healthcare provider and is not providing any healthcare or mental healthcare services to you. Therefore, any information exchanged through electronic or other means through Steps of Hope is not governed by HIPPA because it is not a form of health information.

This is not a crisis organization. We do not monitor this page 24 hours a day and will respond as appropriate to posts, comments, and inquiries in as timely a manner as possible. Should you need immediate assistance for a crisis-related situation, please call 911 immediately.

Suicide Crisis Lifeline
call 988.

Franklin County Children Services Child Abuse Hotline 
24/7 hotline (614) 229-7000

CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence (Franklin County)
24/7 crisis line (614) 224-4663

If submitting this information online, please be aware that while we strive to ensure the security of your information, no online transmission or storage can be completely guaranteed to be secure. By submitting this form, you understand and acknowledge that you are providing your information voluntarily, and H.O.P.E. will not be held responsible for any unauthorized access or breaches that may occur despite our best efforts.


Confidentiality: Your privacy and safety are important to us. Please let us know if there are any specific confidentiality concerns or preferences you have regarding communication and information sharing.

Consent: By submitting the information above, you hereby give my consent for the H.O.P.E. peer support team to reach out to you by your preferred method. This is done with the intention of offering peer support services, which include sending email communications related to group discussions centered around book studies and upcoming events.

Be aware and acknowledge that your participation in this group is entirely voluntary, and the shared experiences are independent of H.O.P.E. As such, H.O.P.E. cannot be held accountable for any potential triggers that may arise, despite their diligent efforts. Recognize the significance of safeguarding both my safety and privacy, and trust that these aspects will be upheld throughout this process.