CONTACT

**Updated for 2025**

For New Clients

Want to schedule an initial session?

Contact Ruth via email at ruth@friedmancounselingservices.com.

For Established Clients

Need to schedule, re-schedule, or cancel an appointment?

Contact Ruth via text at 614.426.8330.*

Have a non-scheduling related question or concern?

Contact Ruth via the secure Client Portal.**

*Please note that (a) email and text are not secure forms of communication and (b) Ruth does not provide counseling services via email or text. If you have non-scheduling questions or concerns, please use the secure Client Portal to message Ruth. Note that Ruth checks the Client Portal as she is able; this means she may not see your message on the day that you send it.

**Please do not use the portal in the event of an emergency. In the case of an emergency, please call 911. You can also contact Netcare Access, Franklin County's 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis center, at 614-276-CARE (2273). Additionally, you can can call or text 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Hotline.

For Those Experiencing a Crisis or Emergency

If you are experiencing an emergency or crisis, please call 911. You can also contact Netcare Access, Franklin County's 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis center, at 614-276-CARE (2273). Additionally, you can can call or text 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Hotline.