SYNTERO: WHO WE ARE
​Syntero, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has provided compassionate, expert mental health and substance use disorder services in Central Ohio for 50 years. Dedicated to serving individuals and families across all ages and walks of life, Syntero offers school-based, office-based and community-based programs designed to foster resilience and empower positive change. Through its commitment to integrity, empowerment, innovation and inclusiveness, Syntero continues to enhance the well-being of individuals and strengthen families and communities
Syntero is nationally accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
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Please view the following reports to learn how Syntero is making an impact on the communities we serve:​
Syntero's mission is to advocate and support the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities by providing professional, compassionate behavioral health and social services that adapt to the changing needs of the community.
Integrity – We are truthful, transparent and accountable to our mission.
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Empowerment – We are all in, we share, we support, we encourage, we inspire and we serve.
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Innovation – We rely on providing the most comprehensive, client-centered care for those suffering from a wide range of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
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Inclusiveness – We embrace diversity and actively engage in programs and services that honor, respect and recognize the unique qualities and needs of all people.
We envision a future where everyone thrives through compassionate, equitable behavioral health care that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and ignites lasting change.
OUR IMPACT
For five decades, Syntero has been a trusted leader in behavioral health, providing high-quality, evidence-based services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities across Central Ohio. Each year, Syntero reaches thousands of residents with prevention, counseling, and recovery programs—improving access to care, reducing stigma, and supporting lasting wellness.
Our annual Impact Reports highlight measurable outcomes, community partnerships, and the lives changed through Syntero’s compassionate programs and expert team. Explore our recent Impact Reports below.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Client
I've been going here for years and the therapists, case managers and staff have always been genuinely helpful, polite and efficient. My therapist there goes beyond the call of duty for me .
School Administrator
This year we actually were able to prevent two suicides that were planned and did not happen. I think that is a huge accomplishment!
Client
[My Syntero clinician] helped give me the tools I needed to tackle my issues with boundaries, self-care, and preventing the downward spiral of my depression
OUR PARTNERS
Community Partners
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ADAMH Board of Franklin County
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Buckeye Ranch
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City of Dublin
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City of Upper Arlington
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City of Worthington
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The Columbus Foundation
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​Delaware County Family & Children’s First Council
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Delaware County Strengthening Families
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Delaware/Morrow County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
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Delaware County United Way
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Dublin ACT Coalition
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Dublin Police Department
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Franklin County Children Services
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Franklin County Office on Aging
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Friendship Village of Dublin
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Goodwill Columbus
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Goodwill – Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
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Heartland High School
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​Marysville Police Department
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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Ohio Attorney General’s Office
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Ohio Children’s Trust Fund
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Ohio Medicaid/ Medicare
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​Parents Encouraging Responsible Choices (PERC)
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SourcePoint of Delaware County
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Strengthening Families
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​Upper Arlington Stand Coalition
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Washington Township Trustees
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​​Syntero is also supported by many commercial insurance providers, private donors and corporate sponsors.
​​School Partners
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Big Walnut Local School District
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Buckeye Valley Local Schools
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Cappella University
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Cardington-Lincoln Local School District
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Columbus State Community College - Delaware Campus
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Dublin City Schools
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Delaware City Schools
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Grandview Heights City Schools
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Highland Local School District
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Hilliard City Schools
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Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District
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Northmor Local School District
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The Ohio State University College of Social Work
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Ohio University College of Health Science and Professions
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Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine – Dublin Campus
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Ohio Virtual Academy
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Olentangy Local School District
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Tolles Career & Technical Center
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TRECA Digital Academy
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University of Dayton
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Upper Arlington City Schools
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Chamber Memberships
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Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
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Hilliard Chamber of Commerce
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Human Services Chamber of Commerce
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Morrow County Chamber of Commerce
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Tri-Village Chamber Partnership​​