Premier Behavioral Health Services provides therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and medication management for adolescents and adults in Mentor, Ohio.
Explore evidence-based mental health articles written by our clinical team on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, DBT skills, medication management, and intensive outpatient treatment.
Mental Health Blog & Resources in Mentor, Ohio
Downloadable Resources
Find PBHS brochures for all programs here.
Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or needs immediate assistance, the following resources are available:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for confidential support 24 hours a day.
Lake County Crisis & Information Line
Dial 211 to reach the Lake County help line for information and connections to local services.
Emergency Services
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Community Mental Health Resources
The following organizations provide education, support, and information related to mental health and well-being.
Lake County ADAMHS Board
Provides information about behavioral health resources and services available throughout Lake County.
https://helpthatworks.us
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Offers educational materials and community support resources for individuals and families navigating mental health concerns.
https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America
Provides educational resources about mental health, prevention, and wellness.
https://www.mhanational.org
White Knuckling the Day: When Willpower Isn’t the Problem
When willpower becomes your only tool, pushing through can start to cost you. Learn how emotional regulation skills, recovery, and support can help you move out of survival mode.
Emotional Regulation Skills: Taking Back the Driver’s Seat
When emotions feel like they are driving your life, it can be hard to pause and choose how you want to respond. Emotional regulation is not about eliminating feelings. It is a skill you can practice to reduce reactivity, build stability, and take back the driver’s seat.
The Space Between Us: Staying Connected While Parenting a Teen
Parenting a teen can feel like losing connection just when it matters most. As independence grows, communication shifts—but this distance is part of development. The key isn’t control, it’s how you show up. And when challenges begin to impact functioning or safety, additional support can help.
Structure as a Lifeline: When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough
You leave therapy motivated—but the week starts, and the same patterns repeat. When getting started, following through, or staying on track feels harder than it should, it may be time for more support. Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) provides structured, consistent care to help you apply skills in real-life moments—so change actually sticks.
The Exhaustion of Being “Fine”: When Survival Becomes Your Full-Time Job
“I’m fine” can hide more than it reveals. When you’re constantly in survival mode, even everyday life can feel exhausting. Learn how to recognize the signs and begin moving toward something more sustainable.
How DBT Helps You Manage Intense Emotions
DBT helps you move beyond insight by building practical skills for emotional stability. Learn how to respond differently when emotions escalate.
A Life Worth Living: It’s Not a Slogan, It’s a Strategy
DBT helps you move beyond insight by building practical skills for emotional stability. Learn how creating a life worth living becomes a strategy for lasting change.