Lancaster City Schools is dedicated to providing the best Mental Health resources for all of its students. Linking home, school, and community is an integral part of our students' academic success and social/emotional development.  There are many community resources that can be found on this page. Please contact your school’s Famly and Student Support Coordinator for additional information regarding these programs and resources.  

Emergency/Crisis Contacts:

• Fairfield County Protective Services (CPS) -
  • (740) 652-7887
• Farfield County 211 (Information & Referral) -
  • (740) 687-0500
• Crisis Line (24/7 hour service) -
  • (740) 687-8255
• National Crisis Text Line (24/7 hour service)-
  • Text "HOME" to 741741
• Lancaster Police Department-
  • (740) 687-6680
• Farfield County Sheriff's Department-
  • (740) 652-7900
• Lancaster Fire Department-
  • (740) 687-6640
• American Red Cross-
  • (740) 687-5585
• Say Something (Anonymous Safety Concern Hotline)-
  • 1-844-572-9669

Resources for Schools and Classrooms:

• Community - Social Service Resources
  • Community Resource Guide
• Parent Handouts
  • Homework Help
  • Helping Your Child Stay Adjusted to School
  • Health and Wellness
  • LCS Attendance Brochure 
• Social, Emotional and Behavioral Support
  • PBIS World
  • The Teacher Toolkit
  • American Psychological Association
  • 2nd Step - Supplemental Book List
• Trauma Informed Care
  • Ohio Department of Education
  • Edutopia
    • Understanding Trauma's Effect on Learning
    • Helping Students Who Have Experienced Trauma
    • Approaches to Addressing Trauma

Referrals for School-based Programs:

• School Counseling Referral
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Referral