Dayton Main Street - Behavioral, Mental Health Clinics

Summary: Kettering Health is a nonprofit hospital network headquartered in Kettering, Ohio, founded in 1964. It offers a broad spectrum of care across hospitals, stand-alone ERs, clinics, and Kettering College, with a Christ-centered mission and a focus on exceptional medicine, healing, and hope. The system operates primarily in Ohio (including Dayton-area facilities) and has expanded services in cardiology, orthopedics, brain and spine, cancer, women’s health, and more through its Kettering Health Medical Group. Key context for behavioral and mental health: while the provided highlights emphasize general hospital and medical services, Kettering Health’s footprint includes integrated behavioral health programs within its network of hospitals and clinics, aligning with a holistic approach to patient care in the Dayton region. For precise behavioral/mental health offerings (locations, services, and access), please check Kettering Health’s behavioral health pages or contact their Dayton-area facilities directly.

Dayton Children’s Hospital, based in Dayton, Ohio, is a pediatric acute care teaching hospital with 181 beds and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center status. It serves infants through young adults (0–21) across western Ohio and nearby states and is affiliated with Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. The hospital offers comprehensive pediatric specialties and recently launched the Center for Emotional Wellbeing and related mental health initiatives, including a Mental Health Unit and Crisis Center. Notable updates include significant philanthropic support (e.g., a $40 million gift in 2026 leading to the renaming of the main campus to the Golisano Comprehensive Care Campus) and ongoing community mental health programs like On Our Sleeves, with recent funding and donations supporting mental health services. The hospital also hosts a range of career opportunities and outpatient services, including mental health-focused roles and urgent care for kids.