Emergency
If you are experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency please dial 911.
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Services | City of Columbus | |
| Youth Mental Health | Nationwide Children’s | MRSS (Mobile Response & Stabilization Services) |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | Netcare Access | Emergency Response Services |
| Suicide Prevention | 998 | 998 Suicide Hotline |
| Suicide Prevention | 998 +1 | Veterans Crisis Line |
| Suicide Prevention | Suicide Prevention Services | List of Resources |
Non-Emergency
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| City Services | City of Columbus | 311 |
| City Services | City of Columbus | 311 Reporting |
| City Services | Columbus Metro Library | Social Services |
| Legal Support | Ohio Legal Help | Ohio Legal Help |
| Legal Support | Ohio Special Education Legal Clinic | Lawyers4Students |
| Legal Support | Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio | Mediation Services |
| Legal Support | Franklin County Law Library | Legal Research Guides |
| Legal Support | Legal Aide Society of Columbus (LASC) | Civil Legal Aide |
| Legal Support | Opportunity Port | Record Sealing |
Building Applications & Permits
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| City Planning | City of Columbus | Development Portal |
Food
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Food Pantry | City of Columbus | |
| Food Benefits | USDA Food and Nutrition Services | SNAP |
| Food Benefits | USDA Food and Nutrition Services | Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) 60+ |
| Food Benefits | USDA Food and Nutrition Services | WIC |
| Food Search | Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Find Food |
| Food For Children | Children’s Hunger Alliance | Childrens Nutrition |
| Food For Children | Ohio Department of Education & Workforce | Integrated Student Support |
| Food Market | Church for All People | All Peoples Fresh Market |
| Food Search | FreshTrak | Find Food |
| Food Market | Local Matters | Veggie Van |
| Food Pantry | MASH Pantry and Resources Center | Military and Service Heroes Support |
| Food Search | Ohio Proud | Farmers Market Search |
| Food Search | USDA Food and Nutrition Services | Kids Summer Meal Finder |
Health
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | City of Columbus | |
| Home Health | Ohio Medicaid | Home & Community Based Services |
| Physical Health | MORPC | Air Quality Index |
| Physical Health | Columbus Speech and Hearing | Speech and Hearing Support |
| Children’s Health | Nationwide Children’s Hospital | Children’s Hospital |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | Compdrug | Addiction Support |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | Narcotics Anonymous | Addiction Support |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | Ohio Guidestone | Mental Health/Addiction Support |
| Physical Health | Southeast Healthcare | Mental Health/Primary Care |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | Syntero | Counseling Services |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | Make It Make Sense | Tobacco Cessation Support |
| Physical Health | Physicians Care Connection | Free Clinic |
| Physical Health | City of Columbus | Columbus Public Health |
| Physical Health | City of Columbus | Dental Support |
| Physical Health | City of Columbus | Immunization Clinic |
| Physical Health | City of Columbus | Sexual Health and Wellness |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | City of Columbus | Addiction Support |
| Physical Health | City of Columbus | Free Gun Locks and Boxes |
| Mother’s Support | Stowe Pregnanacy Resource Center | Pregnancy Support |
| Physical Health | Lower Lights Health | Health Support |
| Physical Health | Columbus Speech Therapy | Speech Support |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | Community for New Direction | Mental Health/Addiction Support |
| Disability Support | Disability Rights Ohio | Disabiity Support |
| Disability Support | Pilot Dogs | Service Animals |
| Substance Abuse/Mental Health | Maryhaven | Mental Health/Addiction Support |
| Mother’s Support | Moms2B | Pregnancy Support |
| Mother’s Support | Mothers Helping Mothers | Pregnancy Support |
| Mother’s Support | Ohio Safe Haven for Newborns | Pregnancy Support |
| Physical Health | Mesothelioma Hope | Mesothelioma Support |
Family
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy Support | City of Columbus | |
| Family Support | Center For Healthy Families | Family Support |
| Pregnancy Support | City of Columbus | Columbus Public Health Healthy Moms & Babies |
| Family Support | Franklin County Family & Children’s First Council | Family First |
| Family Support | Franklin County Job and Family Services (JFS) | Family Support |
| Family Support | Goodman Guild | Family Support |
| Children’s Support | Charity Newsies | Children’s Clothes |
| Children’s Support | Alicia’s Closet | Children’s Clothes |
| Children’s Support | The Children’s Advocacy Project | Children’s Resources |
| Family Support | Directions for Youth and Families | Family Support |
| Guardianship Support | Ohio Grandparent/Kinship Coalition | Adoption Support |
| Guardianship Support | Ohio Kinship & Adoption Navigator | Adoption Support |
| Family Support | Ohio Guidestone | Family Support |
| Family Support | St. Vincent Family Services | Family Support |
| Guardianship Support | UMCH Foster/Adoption Services | Adoption Support |
| Family Support | Columbus Early Learning Center | Family Support |
| Family Support | The Do More Foundaiton | Family Support |
| Children’s Support | Child Development Council (CDC) Franklin County | Early Education |
| Children’s Support | Action For Children | Child Care Referral/ Resource |
| Children’s Support | Ohio Department of Children and Youth | Child Care Search |
| Children’s Support | Ohio Department of Children and Youth | Family Support |
| Children’s Support | BOLD Beginnings | Early Education |
| Pregnancy Support | CelebrateOne | Pregnancy Resources |
| Children’s Support | Childcare Aware | Children’s Resources |
| Children’s Support | The Childhood League Center | Special Needs Children Support |
| Family Support | Conscious Community Collective | Family Support |
| Children’s Support | Healthy Life Stars | Children’s Resources |
| Children’s Support | Ohio Childcare Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA) | Children’s Resources |
| Family Support | Ohio Family Engagement Center | Family Support |
| Family Support | OSU Schoenbaum Family Center | Family Support |
| Family Support | Family Adolescent & Child Community Engagment Services (FACCES) | Family Support |
| Children’s Support | Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus | Children’s Support |
| Children’s Support | Bridgeway Ohio | Special Needs Children Support |
| Children’s Support | Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio | Children’s Books |
| Children’s Support | Nationwide Children’s Hospital | SPARK Program |
| Children’s Support | Ohio Association of Gifted Children | Gifted Children Program |
| Children’s Support | Ohio Coalition for Education of Children with Disabilites (OCECD) | Special Needs Children Support |
| Children’s Support | Buckeye Ranch | Children’s Support |
| Family Support | YMCA Ohio | Family Resources |
| Family Support | The Mother Ship Special Needs Family & Caregiver Support | Family Resources |
| Family Support | Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio | Family Resources |
Housing
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Support | MORPC | Home Repair Support |
| Crisis Support | IMPACT Community Action | Housing Stability Assistance |
| Repair Support | IMPACT Community Action | Home Weatherization |
| Home Support | Furniture Bank of Central Ohio | Furniture |
| Utility Support | Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | Utility Assistance |
| Utility Support | Ohio Department of Development | HEAP (Heat & Energy Assistance Program) |
| Utility Support | AEP Ohio | Neighbor to Neighbor |
| Utility Support | The Breathing Association | PIPP (Percentage of Income Payment) |
| Utility Support | City of Columbus | Utility Discount Programs |
| Utility Support | Columbia Gas | Financial Support |
| Crisis Support | Franklin County Job and Family Services (JFS) | Housing Stability Assistance |
| Housing Search | Affordable Housing Online | Housing Search |
| Housing Search | Ohio Housing Locator | Housing Search |
| Utility Support | Ohio Consumers Council (OCC) | Utility Assistance |
| Utility Support | Ohio Department of Development | Utility Assistance |
| Housing Search | Ohio Housing Finance Agency | Housing Search |
| Utility Support | Physicians CareConnection (PCC) | Utility Assistance |
| Rent Assistance | Rentful | Rental Assistance |
| Repair Support | City of Columbus | Healthy Homes Production Grant |
| Rent Assistance | City of Columbus | Housing Programs |
| Housing Search | Central Properties of Ohio (CPO) | Section 8/Affordable Housing Search |
| Housing Search | Creative Housing | Accessible Affordable Housing Search |
| Housing Search | Habitat of Humanity MidOhio | Affordable Housing Charity |
| Housing Search | Ohio Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Homeownership Resources |
| Utility Support | Public Utilites Commision of Ohio | Utility Assistance |
| Housing Search | Volunteers of America (VOA) | Housing Services |
Unhoused Services
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Homeless Support | Columbus Coalition for the Homeless | Homeless Resources |
| Homeless Support | Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center | Homeless Resources |
| Homeless Youth | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce | Homeless Youth Support |
| Domestic Violence Support | The Woodland | Emergency Women’s Shelter |
| Homeless Support | Columbus Coalition for the Homeless | Housing Now for Families Program |
| Homeless Support | Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority | Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program |
| Homeless Youth | Huckleberry House | Homeless Youth Support |
| Homeless Support | Community Shelter Board | Shelter Bed Information |
| Domestic Violence Support | LSS CHOICES | Domestic Violence Support |
| Homeless Support | Southeast Healthcare | Friends of the Homeless Program |
| Homeless Support | The Open Shelter | Homeless Resources |
| Homeless Support | YWCA | Womens Housing Resources |
Financial Assistance
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assistance | Ohio Department of Job & Family Services | Unemployment |
| Financial Counseling | IMPACT Community Action | Financial Services |
| Financial Assistance | Franklin County Job & Family Services | Cash Assistance |
| Financial Assistance | The Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Microloan application |
| Financial Counseling | Apprisen | Financial Counseling |
| Financial Assistance | Diocese of Columbus | Emergency Assistance |
| Financial Assistance | American Legion | Temporary Financial Assistance |
| Financial Counseling | Columbus Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) | Financial Counseling |
| Financial Assistance | Columbus Humane Society | Low Cost Vet Clinic and Pantry |
| Financial Assistance | Cancer Option Collaborative (COC) | Cancer Patient Financial Support |
| Financial Assistance | United Healthcare Children’s Foundation | Children’s Medical Grants |
| Financial Counseling | Ascent Micro Finance | Financial Counseling/Education |
| Financial Counseling | Free Tax Help for Central Ohio Families | 614 File Free |
| Financial Counseling | IRS | Taxpayer Advocacy |
| Financial Assistance | IMPACT Community Action | Car Repair Assistance |
| Financial Assistance | Helpwithpayingbills.org | Money Assistance For Paying Bills In Ohio |
| Financial Assistance | Help for African Americans | African American Support |
Parks & Recreation
| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| Scioto Southland Community Center | https://columbusrecparks.com/community-center/scioto-southland/ |
| Scioto Cenal Parkland | https://columbusrecparks.com/parks/scioto-canal-parkland/ |
| Heer Park (closed) | https://columbusrecparks.com/parks/heer-park/ |
| Southern Pines Park | https://columbusrecparks.com/parks/southern-pines-park/ |
| Stockbridge Park | https://columbusrecparks.com/parks/stockbridge-park/ |
| Oak Creek Parkland | https://columbusrecparks.com/parks/oak-creek-parkland/ |
| Hamilton Heights Parkland | https://columbusrecparks.com/parks/hamilton-heights-parkland/ |
| Sammons Park | https://columbusrecparks.com/parks/sammons-park/ |
Volunteer Opportunities
| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| ServeOhio | https://serve.ohio.gov/home |
| United Way of Columbus | https://www.volunteerunitedcbus.org/ |
| Columbus Humane | https://www.columbushumane.org/volunteer |
| AmeriCorps Ohio | https://serve.ohio.gov/americorps/ohio-americorps-programs |
| Heer 2 Serve | https://heer2serve.org |
| Volunteer Match | https://www.volunteermatch.org/ |
| Youth Engaged for Change | https://engage.youth.gov/opportunities |
Senior Services & Support
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Resources | City of Columbus | |
| Senior Resources | Franklin County Board of Comissioners | Franklin County Senior Support |
| Senior Resources | Central Oho Area Agency on Aging | Franklin County Senior Support |
| Senior Resources | Ohio Department of Aging | Ohio Senior Support |
| Senior Resources | ADAMH Franklin County | Elderly Support Services |
| Senior Resources | Care Yaya | Columbus Ohio Senior Support |
| Senior Resources | Senior Support Services of Ohio | Ohio Senior Support |
| Senior Resources | Catholic Social Services | Senior Supportive Services |
| Senior Resources | Columbus Rec & Parks | Fifty Plus Programming |
| Senior Resources | Ohio State University | Family and Consumer Services |
Transportation
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| City Transportation | COTA | Bus Transportation |
| City Transportation | COTA | COTA//Plus (On Demand Transportation) |
| Acessible Transportation | COTA | COTA Mainstream Paratransit (Acessible Transportation) |
| City Transportation | COTA | COTA Discount Fares |
| Accessible Transportation | MORPC | Gohio Mobile Accessible Transportation |
| Alternative Transportation | MORPC | Gohio Commute Alternative Transportation |
| Medical Transportation | Critical Care Transport | Private Acessible Medical Transport |
| Medical Transportation | Franklin County Job and Family Services | JFS Medical Transportation Services |
| Transportation Acquisition | Free Charity Cars | Car Donation Service |
| Transportation Aquisition | Community Development for All People | Bikes for All People |
Education
| Category | Organization | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Information Resource | Columbus Metro Public Library | General Information |
| Adult Education | Columbus Metro Public Library | Adult Education |
| Job Trainig | AlphaGroup | Special Needs Adult Education |
| Information Resource | Center For Disability Empowerement | Special Needs Adult Education |
| Job Training | IMPACT Community Action | Job Training/Certifications |
| Job Training | Goodman Guild | Job Training/Certifications |
| Job Training | Ohio Guidestone | Job Training/Certifications |
| Adult Education | Everyone On | Digital Skills Academy |
| Job Training | Childcare Training Ohio | Job Training/Certifications |
| Adult Education | Nationwide Children’s Hospital | Community Education Programs (Adult/Child Education) |
| Job Training | The American Heart Association | Rapid Response Training |
| Job Training | Safe Sitter | Babysitting Classes |
| Youth Education | Youth For STEM Equity | Chlldrens Programs |
| Youth Education | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Books Build Connections |
| Youth Education | Ohio Department of Higher Education | Technical Education/Ohio Technical Centers |
| Youth Education | Columbus City Schools | Discover Your Path |
| Youth Education | Columbus College of Art & Design | Youth Art Classes |
| Adult Education | Finish Your Diploma | GED/High School Equivalecy Classes |
| Information Resource | INFOhio | Pre K-12 Digital Library |
| Youth Education | Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) | Military Youth Support |
| Adult Education | Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW) | Adult Diploma Program |
| Information Resource | The Ohio Digital Library | Ohio Digital Library eBook Project |
| Youth Education | Foster Success Education Services | Education and Training Voucher Program |
| Youth Education | Ohio PTA | Youth Programming |
| Youth Education | Science Near Me | Youth STEM Search |
| Youth Education | Department of Education Federal Student Aide | FAFSA/Federal Student Aide |
| Youth Education | Department of Children and Youth | Youth Navigator Network Foster Child Support |
| Job Training | Creating Central Ohio Futures | Job Training/Certifications |
| Job Training | Eckerd Connects | Job Training/Certifications |
| Job Training | Food For Good Thought | Special Needs Job Training |
| Job Training | New Directions Career Center | YES (Your Employment Success) Women Career Program |
| Job Training | Central Ohio CPR | First Response Health Safety Training |
| Information Resource | Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) | Disabiity Assisted Book Club |