Franklin County

The County Resource Directory
provides a self-service database of agencies
and programs serving County residents.

Click this link:
http://www.co.franklin.oh.us/fc/index.cfm?CFID=2656562&CFTOKEN=48842768

The Ohio Benefit Bank

Neighbors helping neighbors

1-800-648-1176

www.ohiobenefits.org

Trained counselors are available where you live, work, play, and pray. Call today to check your eligibility and find a site near you:

  • Prescription Assistance
  • Access to Tax Credits
  • Food Assistance
  • Medical Coverage
  • Assistance with utilities
  • And other community supports

Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies

Community Action Partnership

Helping People. Changing Lives.

 

http://www.oacaa.org/directory.html

The Community Services Network is made up of more than 1,100 local, private, non-profit and public agencies that work to alleviate poverty and empower low-income families in communities throughout the United States.

Social Welfare Services

Find social and welfare services in your area by entering your zip code at this web site:

http://www.socialwelfareservices.org/Ohio/

 

ActivStyle

1-800-651-6223, x526

http://www.activstyle.com/

ActivStyle is a full-service medical supply company that specializes in providing incontinence products to Medicaid recipients. We are committed to helping the underserved Medicaid-eligible patients and their families. Our expertise in understanding technical medical regulations allows us to give you the level of service that you deserve.

If you are on Medicaid, most of our products can be provided to you at no cost.

ActivStyle has a fully stocked warehouse and maintains a highly trained staff of incontinence specialists to ensure that you can find the products that best suit your level of incontinence. If you qualify, we will do all the billing, obtain the prescriptions from your physician, and complete any other Medicaid paperwork for you. Additionally, we do not charge for shipping the products directly to your home.

Columbus Neighborhood Health Center

http://www.colnhc.org/

PO Box 16370

Columbus, Ohio 43216

645-5500

For information on health care for the homeless contact 614-645-0521

We are a group of highly trained medical professionals committed to promoting health and well-being to all individuals and families in the Columbus community. As a patient of CNHC you will be empowered with tools to live a healthier lifestyle and manage your healthcare from a preventative stand. We welcome the opportunity to assist in your journey towards a healthier you.

Neighborhood House Inc.

1000 Atechson Street

Columbus, Ohio 43203

Phone: 614-252-4941

Fax: 614-252-7919

http://colsnhi.org/home/

Our current programs include childcare, infant mortality reduction, youth services, parenting classes, family preservation, senior services, prison transportation, food pantry, outpatient chemical dependency counseling, employment readiness, refugee/immigrant services, micro-enterprise program, copy center, clothing drives, notary public and fiduciary agent.

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children w/ Disabilities

O.C.E.C.D  website; http://www.ocecd.org

1-800-374-2806, ext. 20

OCECD is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the educational interests of children with disabilities

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

In Franklin County 614-752-8808

(800) 282-0880,
TDD (800) 868-1557

www.development.ohio.gov/community/ocs/heap.htm

Application:

www.development.ohio.gov/community/ocs/Documents/HEAPApp.pdf

What is Regular HEAP?

The Home Energy Assistance Program ( HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Service ( OCS). It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. HEAP provides a one-time payment for PUCO regulated utility customers for the winter heating season. Vouchers are issued to non-regulated utility customers, master-metered and other applicants who do not have a utility bill in their name.

Vision Center of Central Ohio
1393 N. High St .
Columbus
614-294-5571

www.visionandvocationalservices.org

As a leader in restoring hope, Vision & Vocational Services strives to assist personst StartedDonateVolunteer with visual or other disabilities to enhance the quality of their lives and increase their independence by providing comprehensive, individualized rehabilitation services, using innovative methods, technology and community partnerships.

Xenos Social Services Referral Help-line

Call 823-6500, x711

Xenos Social Services Referral Help Line is designed to assist people with information for a wide variety of local, state, and federal assistance programs.

We can help with:

  • Elder-care
  • Nuring home options
  • Health insurance for the working poor and elderly
  • Linkage to food pantries
  • Low cost/no cost medical care
  • and much more

Legal Services Corporation

 

www.lsc.gov

Promoting equal access to justice in our Nation and to provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income persons.

In Franklin County:

Ohio State Legal Services Association
555 Buttles Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215-1137
(800) 589-5888
www.oslsa.org

Bipolar support groups

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

To find a support group in your area, click the link below:

www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_findsupport

Support groups is open to people with depression or bipolar disorder, and to their friends/family members.

Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services

Main Office

80 E. Fulton Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Tel: 614.233-2000
Fax: 614.233-2398



To apply for services or find a branch in your area, click here:

https://communityportal.fcdjfs.franklincountyohio.gov/Home/

The Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services provides career development opportunities and support services so our community can thrive and prosper.

 


 

Child Protective Serivces
Franklin County Childrens Services
1951 Gantz Rd.
Grove City
614-275-2571
Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect and dependency. Supportive and protective services, foster care and adoption. 24hr emergency phone number 614-229-7000.
Adult Protective Services
Franklin County Dept. of Jobs & Family Services
80 E. Fulton St .
Columbus
614-462-4356
Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults 60 years and older. For Last names A-F call 614-462-4348, G-M 614-462-5278, and N-Z 614-462-4041.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
174 E. Long St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
1-800-589-7277

Provide advocacy for adults 60 years or older, and assist with developing comprehensive community-based service plans to meet their needs.

For information about the Ohio Assisted Living Program click the link below.

aging.ohio.gov/services/

Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services
North Central Mental Health
1301 N. High St .
Columbus
614-299-6600

Senior Hotline: 614-294-3309

Teen Hotline: 614-294-3300

Suicide Prevention Hotline 614-221-5445

Indiviual, family and group counseling, and mental health case management. Accept Medicaid & sliding-scale fees.
Information & Referral
Hands On Central Ohio
195 North Grand Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-221-6766 or dial 211
Information & referrals for emergency financial assistance, clothing, food pantries, etc.

Domestic Violence
Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence
PO Box 06157
Columbus
614-224-4663

614-224-7200

Provide shelter, advocacy, information & referrals for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence.

Need help now?

www.choicescolumbus.org

Faith Mission, Inc
315 East Long St.
Columbus
614-224-6617

Emergency shelter, clothing and hot meal, case management, showers, on-site medical and supportive services.

www.faithmissionofohio.org

Information & Referral
Franklin County Senior Options
280 E. Broad Street, Room 300
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-525-5300

Senior Options provides "one-stop shopping" for callers needing information, advocacy, or direct access to a wide range of community-based services that allow our county's older citizens to live independently in their own homes.

http://www.officeonaging.org/default.aspx

Catholic Social Services
197 E. Gay St .
Columbus
614-221-5891

Provides counseling and outreach, operates Senior Care chore service, Senior companion program and Long Term Care Ombudsman program.

www.colscss.org

Friends of the Homeless, Inc.
924 E. Main St .
Columbus
614-253-2770

www.southeastinc.com/foh.php

Friends of the Homeless provides residential support to homeless men and women through shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing.
Salvation Army
966 East Main Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
614-221-6561

Emergency food, clothing, shelter, food pantry; utility, rent and medical bill assistance; friendly visiting.

http://salvationarmycolumbus.org

Columbus Medical Association
431 E. Broad St .
Columbus
614-240-7410

Physician reference and non-legal advocacy. Also operates a free-clinic.

www.goodhealthcolumbus.org

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
880 East 11th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio43211-2771
614-421-6000

Administers public housing for senior citizens and disabled persons, and single individuals and families with limited incomes. Provides information and applications for Section 8 rent subsidies.

www.cmhanet.com

Columbus Urban League
788 Mt. Vernon Ave
Columbus
614-257-6300

Helps in landlord/tenant disputes, low income housing, discrimination, and general housing information.

www.cul.org

Developmental Disabilities
Franklin County Board of DD
2879 Johnstown Rd
Columbus
614-475-6440

Supportive services and case management for individuals who meet MRDD eligibility. Family Resource assistance.

www.fcbdd.org

Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services
Netcare Access Crisis/Assessment Center
199 S. Central Ave.
Columbus
614-276-2273

Crisis Intervention. Information & referrals for mental health services.

http://netcareaccess.org

Capital University Legal Clinic
303 E. Broad St .
Columbus
614-236-6500

Provides low cost legal assistance. Services include, but are not limited to, will preparation, living will assistance, power of attorney and domestic problems.

law.capital.edu/Legal_Clinic

Adoption Information

Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce

Vital Statistics

E-mail:  VitalStat@odh.ohio.gov

Telephone:  (614) 466-2531

Complaints for Nursing Homes/Health Care, Long-term Care Facilities

Complaints – Nursing Homes/Health Care Program

Telephone: (800) 342-0553

Fax: (614) 564-2422

E-mail: HCComplaints@odh.ohio.gov

Environmental Health:

Bathing Beach Monitoring, Food, Mold, Sewage, Private Water Systems

Bureau of Environmental Health

Telephone: (614) 466-1390
Ohio Beach Monitoring: (866) 644-6224

E-mail: BEH@odh.ohio.gov

Regulatory oversight responsibilities for: state-regulated hospital maternity units; obstetrical/newborn services provided by an acute care hospital; residential group and family homes licensed as adult care facilities; and health maintenance organizations pursuant to the access to care and the quality of care for members.

Community Health Care Facilities & Services

Telephone:  (614) 995-7466

E-mail:  community@odh.ohio.gov

Children and Family Health Concerns

Bureau of Early Intervention Services

Telephone:  (800) 755-4769 

E-mail:  BEIS@odh.ohio.gov

Questions About Disease Outbreaks

Bureau of Infectious Disease Control

(614) 995-5599

E-mail:  BIDC@odh.ohio.gov

Immunization

Immunization

Telephone:  (800) 282-0546

E-mail:  Immunize@odh.ohio.gov

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

E-mail:  LEAD@odh.ohio.gov

Radiation Protection: Environmental Radiation Safety; Nuclear Materials Safety; Radiologic Licensure; Imaging/Radiation Therapy Centers; X-Ray Equipment Registration and Inspection Bureau of Radiation Protection

Telephone: (614) 644-2727

Email: BRadiation@odh.ohio.gov

Director

E-mail:  Director@odh.ohio.gov

Zoonotic Diseases, West Nile Virus, Rabies, Animal Bites

Bureau of Infectious Disease Control
(614) 752-1029
E-mail:  Zoonoses@odh.ohio.gov


If you are uncertain who to contact, please email our Public Affairs office at OPA@odh.ohio.gov

Additional Information Line Numbers

HIV Care Services Section: (800) 777-4775
Ohio AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline (Confidential):
(800) 332-AIDS
Department of Insurance (for complaints against H.M.O.s):
(800) 686-1526
Emergency Response Hotline:
(888) 411-4142
Ohio Employee Assistance Program:
(800) 221-6327
Ohio Help Me Grow: *    (800) 755-4769
Indoor Air:
(800) 200-2526
Lead Poisoning Prevention Hotline: (877) NOT-LEAD
Medicare Balance Billing Complaint Hotline: (800) 899-7127
National S.T.D. Hotline: (800) 227-8922
Ohio Nurse Aid Registry: (800) 582-5908
Physicians Who Care (for complaints against H.M.O.s):
(800) 800-5154
Rabies Information: (888) 722-4371
Ohio Radon Hotline: 
(800) 523-4439
Second Chance Trust Fund and Organ Donation:
(888) 745-1511
Smoke Free Workplace Info Line: (866) 559-7876

Smoke Free Workplace Complaint Line (866) 559-OHIO

Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (800) 755-4769

Children & Family Health Services (800)755-4769

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is a high performance organization of dedicated professionals leading Ohioans to achieve optimal health.

Our Values are:

  • Leadership
  • Excellence
  • Accountability
  • Partnership

www.odh.ohio.gov

Community Shelter Board

111 Liberty Street, Ste 150

Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-221-9195

     

Coordinates community based efforts, fosters collaboration and funds services, which assists families and individuals in central Ohio to resolve their housing crises.

www.csb.org

Council For Retarded Citizens Inc. Of Franklin County

2344 E. 5th Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43219
614-252-4900   

      

Serves the needs of mentally retarded persons and their families through citizen advocacy ; Parent-to-Parent support group; Camping, recreation and Latchkey services, as well as extensive information and referral services for all areas of mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Directions for Youth and Families

1515 Indianola Ave. Columbus
614-294-2661

   www.dfyf.org

Provides behavioral Health, prevention, education, outreach, community  and home-based services, to at-risk  families and chuldren in central Ohio.

Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio

510 E. North Broadway Suite 400 Columbus

614-261-1100 or 1-800-878-3226

The Epilepsy Foundation provides programs and services to persons of all ages with epilepsy and their families to increase understanding of seizure disorders and to enhance the quality of life.

Girl Scouts-Seal of Ohio Council Inc.

1700 Watermark Dr. Columbus

614-487-8101 or Fax 614-487-8189

Girl scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls bulid character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives like strong values, social conscience and conviction, about their potential and self worth.

Gladden Community House

183 Hawkes Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43223

614-227-1600 or Fax 614-227-1648

Community services; emergency assisstance; information referral; community organizing and publications of the Franklinton News.

http://www.gladden-us.org/Gladden/Welcome.html

Godman Guild Association

303 E. Sixth Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201

614-294-5476

www.godmanguild.org

Services for adults and families include; Employment assessment, counseling , readiness training, placement and retention, GED/ABLE, Computer Learning Center and Life skills.

Heritage Day Health Centers

3341 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus

614-236-0586 or fax 614-338-2350

Heritage Day Health Centers provide comprehensive, specialized adult day services for any adult in need regardless of their ability to pay for services.

House of Hope For Alcoholics Inc.

825 Dennison Ave. Columbus

614-291-4691 or Fax 614-291-6323

Provides opportunities for recovery from alcohol and/or other drug addictions.

Huckleberry House Inc.

1421 Hamlet St.

Columbus, Ohio 43201

614-294-8097

Crisis Hotline: 614-294-5553

24 hour crisis intervention services for runaway, homeless and other youth/families in crisis.

www.huckhouse.org

J. Ashburn Jr. Youthe Center Inc.

85 S. Clarendon Ave. Columbus

614-279-0012

A community based youth development agency providing a year round program of educational  recreational and related social services in the Hilltop area for ages 5-21 years old.

 

Jewish Family Services

1151 College Ave.

Columbus

614-231-1890

Jewish Family Services is a quality mental health and social service ogranization offering the counseling department with individual and family counseling and the center of victims of torture; Outreach services Department offering counseilng and case managament through the  help me Grow program.

www.jfscolumbus.org

Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus

1125 College Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43209

614-231-2731 or Fax; 231-8222

A multi- services center offering cultural, Recreational and educational activites, youth councils, day camp, Pre-school, Child care and senior citizen activites; educational and day care programs for children with handicap. Program locatons on the East, Northeast and Northwest sides.

www.columbusjcc.org

Lifecare Alliance

1699 W. Mound St.

Columbus, Ohio 43228

614-278-3130 or 614-278-3143

Services include; Meals on wheels, Visiting nurses, Visiting Pharmacist, dietitians , therapist, homemakers and home health aides serving homebound adults.

www.lifecarealliance.org

Maryhaven Main Campus

1791 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, Ohio 43207

614-445-8131 or Fax 614-445-7808

Treatment for persons with alcohol, other drug and mental health problems without regard to ablilty to pay; sub-acute medical detoxification program; adolescent and adult inpatient treatment services.

www.maryhaven.com

Mental Health Association of Franklin County

538 E. Town St. Suite D Columbus

614-221-1441 or Fax 614-221-1491

Provides information and referral; Ombudsman to assist consumers with concerns about mental health and alcohol/drug treatment and services.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Buckeye Chapter

6155 Rockside Road, Suite 202

Independence, Ohio 44131

614-880-2290 or 1-800-344-4867

Provides services and support to persons and families affected by MS. Services include; information and referral; self-help groups; transportation to medical appointments and chapter sponsored events;loans and assistance with purchase of durable medical equipment.

www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/OHA/index.aspx

Native American Center

67 East Innis Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43207

614-443-6120

Emergency clothing assistance and food pantry.

The Neighborhood House Inc.

1000 S. Acthenson St.

Columbus, Ohio 43203

614-252-4941 or Fax 614-252-7919

A settlement house providing; child care(infant, toddlers, pre-school,school age);after school programs; outpatient drug counseling;employment, job placement, business incubator, micro loans; microbusiness class,food pantry, infant mortality reduction, neighborhood foster care and HealthyStart insurance.

North Side Child and Family Development Center/

Columbus Early Learning Center

94 E. Third Ave. Columbus

614-299-1131 or Fax 421-9347

Child development program for children (ages 2-8) of parentswho are working/training days, evenings or nights. Agency is open 24 hours per day, five days a week. TurningPoint is a 24 hour crisis nursery that provides respite care for children (birth-12) at risk of abuse or neglect; links parents to community resources. Turning Point is open 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

www.columbusearlylearning.org

The Prevention Council of Central Ohio

400 E. Mound St. Suite 100

Columbus

614-220-8572 or Fax 614-220-8796

Provides comprehensive prevention programming related to alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse.

Rebuilding Together Columbus

2769 E. Fourth Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43219

614-258-6392 or Fax 614-877-4385

Volunteers restores homes of elderly, disabled and low income families to warm, safe, dry and dignified conditions. Provides  electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing and lanscaping services as needed.

www.rtcentralohio.org/index.htm

Rosemont Center

2440 Dawn Light Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43211

1-800-753-0424

614-471-2626 or Fax 614-478-3234

Provides an array of mental health, educational and community outreach programs for youth and familes including; day treatment; outpatient assessment; counseling for youth and families affected by sexual abuse; crisis placement services; residential treatment services; and therapeutic foster care.

www.rosemont.org

St. Stephen's Community House

1500 E. 17th Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43219

614-294-6347 or Fax 614-294-0258

Multi-services settlement offering after-school activites for youth; counseling programs for area families; employment services, housing, child day care, senior citizen center and emergency  crisis intervention.

http://www.saintstephensch.org/

St Vincent Family Centers

1490 E. Main St.

Columbus, Ohio 43205

614-252-0731 or Fax 614-252-8468

St. Vincent Family Centers provides a continuum of high quaility, specialized services to children with behavioral health needs to help them realize their full potential. By helping children and families, they strengthen the community one family at a time.

Salesian Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Inc.

115 South Gift Street

Columbus, ohio 43215

614-221-8830

Youth development for girls and boys ages 6-18. Affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club of America and the Salesians of St. John Bosco. program areas include; character and leaderships development; sports and fitness, and recreation. Positive, professional tutoring; drug/alcohol/tobacco resistance training; computer eduation; job training; Red Cross lifesaving; volunteering. Activites are offered after school, during school breaks, and through summer vacation. College/vocational scholarships aid availble.

Southside Learning and Development Center

255 Reeb Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43207

614-444-1529 or Fax 614-444-5436

Quaility early care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Responive to the early stimulation and evolving needs of the whole child through programming and comprehensive services that are; enriched with age-appropriate developmental and educational activites; focused on empowering diversity awareness and sensitivity; geared toward support of the family structure. special needs and emergency care provided. Hours 6 am.- 6 pm.

South Side Settlement House

310 Innis Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43207

614-444-9868 or Fax 614-444-7776

Neighborhood-based, multi service settlement house providing after school program, summer activites and residential summer campfor childrenand teens; Pre school and day care for 3-5 year olds; social development for youths; counseling; adult groups; family activites; social and cultural events

www.ssshouse.org.

Voicecorrs

2955 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43204

614-274-7650 or Fax614-274-9340

A 24 hour radio broadcast of volunteers reading newspapers, magazines, periodcals and other print material for people with visual impairments or physical disabilities that prevent the use of standard print.

Westside-Eastside Child Care Centers Association

40 N. Grubb ST. Columbus

614-224-9284 or Fax 614-224-9366

Central Ohio's oldest child care program offers early education for children 18 months to kindergarten.

YMCA of Central Ohio

Metropolitan Offices

40 W. Long St. Columbus

614-224-1142 or Fax 614-224-0639

Organization committed to empowering women through programs and advocacy; provides 24 hour services and emergency sheltter for homeless families, permanent, supportive, housing for homeless women and housing for low income women.

www.ymcacolumbus.org

City Year Columbus

88 East Broad Street, 8th Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215

614-586-4520

The City Year Columbus Reading Success program serves low income children and their families in foru central city Columbus public elementary schools.

www.cityyear.org/columbus.aspx

Communites in Schools Columbus

510 East North Broadwa,y 4th Floor

Columbus

614-268-2472 or Fax 614-268-4260

Communites In Schools brings resources, services, buisness partners, parents and volunteers into shcool's.

www.ciskids.org

Community for New Direction

2096 W. Mound St. Columbus

614-272-1464 or Fax 272-1486

Provides Comprehensive, long term and holistic programs for youth identified as high risk for substance abuse, gang activity alcoholism and other unacceptable behaviors.

Community Refugee & Immigration Services

3624 Bexvie Ave.Columbus, Ohio 43227

614-235-5747 or Fax 614-235-6127

Provides services to those legal immigration status and helps them become sef sufficiennt and adjust to American Life.

www.cris-ohio.com

Educational Council Foundation

1929 Kenny Road Suite 300 Columbus, Ohio 43210

614-292-7744 or Fax 614-292-7775

Activites include daily after school opportunities, tutoring in core subjects and proficiency test support, mentoring and life skills training, mandatory community services and substance abuse and anger management.

www.edcouncil.org

Homes on the Hill CDC

3659 Soldano Blvd.

Columbus, Ohio 43228

614-275-4663 or Fax 614-275-3060

Homes on the Hill, CDC, is a not-for-profit organization Incorporated in 1993 to develop affordable housing in the Hilltop community. It has an accomplished record of providing home rehabilitation and homeownership programs.

http://www.hoth-cdc.org/

Life Ems 1-877-600-5433 This company has bariatric stretchers, for these diagnosis; COPD and Asthma. For trips in Mansfield only on days Tuesday/Thursday. Columbus days are Monday/ Wednesday, Fridays.  Only for clients that can not use regular means of transportation, but are not completely wheelchair bound so they are not eligible under Medicaid or Medicare and no one will help them locally.

Rx for Ohio Website;

http://www.rxforohio.org/who/

RxforOhio is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Assistive Technology of Ohio

1139 Dodd Hall

480 Medical Center Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43210

1-800-784-3425

614-293-9127

http://www.atohio.org/

AT Ohio's mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities acquire assistive technology. We offer several different programs to accomplish that goal. AT Ohio refurbishes and upgrades computers for distribution to Ohioans with disabilities. Because of increased shipping costs, AT Ohio is raising the cost of the program to $50 per computer.
Columbus Call Center-3-1-1

The City of Columbus Call Center provides a way for you, the resident, to submit a request for City Services. The Call Center is the single point of contact for requesting all non-emergency City services and is available to residents, City businesses, and visitors.

The Columbus Call Center is also known as "3-1-1"; its mission is to provide access to City services and City information with the highest possible levels of customer service. The "3-1-1" initiative strives to help City agencies provide efficient service delivery by allowing them to focus on their core missions, manage workloads efficiently, provide insight into the needs of residents, and measure how well services are delivered.

Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association 

http://www.occrra.org/

In Franklin County:

Action for Children

78 Jefferson Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43215

614-224-0222

The Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA) promotes the positive development of all children, especially those in out-of-home learning environments. OCCRRA's membership consists of  resource and referral agencies providing services to families, early childhood professionals, and communities throughout Ohio. Each member agency maintains a regional database of child care providers, provides families with information on how to select care, increases the quality effectiveness of providers by offering professional development opportunities, and provides information to policy and decision makers.

Ohio Domestic Violence Network

1-800-934-9840

National Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Welcome to the Domestic Violence Resource Center! We hope this site will provide you a quick and efficient way to access legal information pertaining to domestic violence and stalking, as well as a way to keep abreast of changes in the law. Some of the highlights of this site include a searchable database of Ohio statutes and case summaries relating to domestic violence, alerts regarding proposed or new changes in the law, and tips for lay advocates - including methods to provide effective service without engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.

Water Bill Assistance for Seniors

http://www.columbuswater.com/customer.htm

Medicaid recipients can receive a 15% discount for water and sewer charges. Proof of Ohio Medicaid, Ohio Directions Card, HEAP, Public Housing, or SSDI needs to be mailed with an application. Applications are available online.   Individuals must reaply each year. For more information, call 645-8270 7a-6p Mon-Fri.

Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)

Website; http://www.ohiohealth.com/sexualassaultresponsenetwork

24 hour Rape helpline: 614-267-7020

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

1-800-656-HOPE

The Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) is the local sexual assalut intervention and prevention program. SARNCO works with local law enforcement and social services agencies to provide medical and social support services to victims of sexual assault. Services include evaluation and treatment in local emergency departments, emotional support from volunteer advocates, a 24-hour rape helpline, referrals to aftercare counseling and community outreach and prevention education.

NAMI Ohio
747 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205-1001
Phone: 614-224-2700
Fax: 614-224-5400
Toll-free: 800-686-2646 (Statewide)

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill maintains a helpline for information on mental illnesses and referrals to local groups. The local self-help groups have support and advocacy components and offer education and information about community services for families and individuals. For information about the Alliance's affiliates and activities in your State

www.namiohio.org

The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)

175 S. Third Street, Suite 250

Columbus, Ohio 43215

614-280-1984

Website; http://cohhio.org/

The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to ending homelessness and to promoting decent, safe, fair, affordable housing for all, with a focus on assisting low-income people and those with special needs. COHHIO was founded in October of 1994 through the merger of the Ohio Housing Coalition, which was established in 1974, with the Ohio Coalition for the Homeless, which was established in 1984.

Columbus Coalition for the Homeless

132 South Third Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614)288-1342 

Website; http://www.columbushomeless.org/

The Columbus Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) was founded in 1986 and incorporated in 1988 by a group of Columbus shelter directors and service providers who recognized that homelessness could not be resolved by a single program or agency.  CCH has been the voice of homeless persons struggling to overcome problems caused by poverty, unemployment, the lack of affordable housing, physical and mental health issues and chemical dependency.

OHIO HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

57 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(phone) 614.466.7970  (toll free) 888.362.6432

  (fax) 614.644.5393  (tdd) 614.466.1940

WEBSITE; http://www.ohiohome.org

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development and management of affordable, safe and sanitary housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens and other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. ( Serves all 88 Counties in Ohio)

Columbus Coalition Aganist Family Violence

655 East Livingston Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43205
614-722-5985 voice
614-722-4046 fax

Website; http://ccafv.org

The Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence is a private, non-profit organization founded to create a community culture that does not tolerate family violence.
To break the cycle of family violence in homes, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods throughout our community.

Ohio 4-H State Office
2201 Fred Taylor Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone (614) 292-4444
Fax (614) 292-5937

Website; http://www.ohio4h.org/

4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in Kindergarten to 19.
Youth are involved in hands-on, experiential learning that allows learning by doing . All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills.

The Brain Injury Association of Ohio

855 Grandview Avenue, Suite 225

Columbus, Ohio 43215

1-800-444-6443

614-481-7100

http://www.biaoh.org/

Community Support Network (CSN) - four staffed BIAOH "branch" offices, one in Toledo serving 8 counties, one in New Philadelphia serving 5, one in Cincinnati serving 4, and one in Marietta serving 7 counties where part-time coordinators, knowledgeable about local resources, work to link individuals with brain injury and their families with existing services. Coordinators also encourage networking and collaboration between area service providers and advocates to enhance, expand and better coordinate services for individuals with brain injury. (Ultimately, as funds become available, BIAOH hopes to establish and maintain a total of 15 CSN locations, providing services within all 88 Ohio counties.)

Columbus Boy Scouts of America

Website; http://369.columbus.oh.us/scouting.d/index.html

(614) 436-1593 1001 Mediterranean Ave Columbus, OH 43229

Venturing Crew 369 was chartered on December 31, 1994 to the F.C.L.A. and the Reformation Lutheran Church.

Venturing Crew 369 partners with the BSA Youth Ministries program. Though BSA has Youth Ministries in every faith, 369 is Christian based, and practices Relational Evangelism

Midwest Care Alliance

855 South Wall Street

Columbus, Ohio 43206

614-763-0036; Fax 614-763-0050

The source for home hospice and palliative care.

www.ohpco.org

Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment (MOBILE)

690 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43206
Ph: 614-443-5936 / Fax: 614-443-5954 / TTY: 614-443-5957

Website; www.mobileonline.org

The Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment (MOBILE) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living directed by persons with disabilities. MOBILE was founded on principles that affirm the right of persons with disabilities to live their lives with a full measure of liberty and human dignity.

MOBILE's mission is:

  • To work in partnership with persons with all types of disabilities as independent, active and valuable advocates within central Ohio. To promote the importance of value of persons with disabilities as individuals, employees, and citizens within central Ohio.
  • To be a driving force for the independent living movement within central Ohio through communicating the movement's value and necessity, educating the community at large, and facilitating government and business action.
  • To assist the public and private sectors in removing attitudinal, environmental, and architectural barriers in order to increase opportunities to all persons.
  • To ultimately eliminate the need for itself through full integration of persons with all types of disabilities into society.

Ohio Family and Children First
25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 206
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-752-4044
Fax: 614-728-0170

WEBSITE; http://www.fcf.ohio.gov

Ohio's commitments to child well-being are:

  • Expectant parents and newborns thrive.
  • Infants and toddlers thrive.
  • Children are ready for school.
  • Children and youth succeed in school.
  • Youth choose healthy behaviors.
  • Youth successfully transition into adulthood.

CONTACT US

If you have not found the information you need from either the Health Topics page noted above,

or from the preceding categories of Frequently Asked Questions,

please call us at 1-800-311-3435,

or send us your inquiry by clicking here:  http://www.cdc.gov/netinfo.htm .

Website: http://www.cdc.gov/index.htm

 

HOTLINES

DES 1-800-232-4636
Emergency Response 1-800-232-4636
HIV/AIDS 1-800-232-4636
Immunization 1-800-232-4636
STDs 1-800-232-4636
Traveler's Health 1-877-394-8747

CDC is committed to achieving true improvements in people’s health. To do this, the agency is defining specific health impact goals to prioritize and focus its work and investments and measure progress.

Healthy People in Every Stage of Life

All people, and especially those at greater risk of health disparities, will achieve their optimal lifespan with the best possible quality of health in every stage of life.

CENTRAL OHIO POSION CENTER

 Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Phone: (614) 722-2635
Fax: (614) 221-2672

 

Poison Emergency Hotline: 1-800-222-1222

   
 

MGA

Member

National Guardianship Association

 

Franklin/Fairfield/Fayette
Pickway/Delaware
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Volunteer Guardian Program 614-645-1928
The program is designed to serve the severely mentally disabled individuals that have been judged incompetent by the Probate Court. 
The program offers guardianship of the person only, and will not offer guardianship of the estate. This program will however assist in the facilitation of a payee or guardian of estate when necessary.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Jacs Transportation Inc

614-258-8222
1610 Oak St

Columbus OH 43205

 

Arrowlink Transport

614-238-9488
Columbus OH 43085

 

Access Transit Co

614-272-9977
1574 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus OH 43223

 

Bobcat Cab Service

614-481-0388 
660 W Rich St

Columbus OH 43215

 

Franklin Transportation Resource

614-781-9444
1110 Morse Rd

Columbus OH 43229

 

GL Transportation

614-892-2488
Columbus OH 43085

 

Transportation Resources Inc

614-253-7948
1120 Rarig Ave

Columbus OH 43219

 

Urban Express Transportation

614-856-1000
4450 Poth Rd

Whitehall OH 43213

 

C O T A

614-228-1832
Columbus OH 43201

 

 

Arrowlink Transportation

(Arrowlink needs a medical necessity form which they will fax to physician in order to bill Medicaid for medical appts.)

Access Transit Co,

(needs a medical necessity form which they will fax to physician in order to bill Medicaid for medical appts.)

 

Bobcat Cab Services

(Contracts through JFS (462-6622) and Senior Options (462-6200))

 

 

Franklin Transportation Resource

(Wheelchair only to bill Medicaid)

 

 

GL Transportation

(wheelchair only to bill Medicaid)

 

Transportation Resources Inc.

(wheelchair only to bill Medicaid

 

Urban Express Transportation

(uses COTA vouchers only- COTA:  228-1832)

Central Ohio Diabetes Association NEWS

1100 Dennison Ave, Columbus, Oh. 43201

614-884-4400 office 

Diabetes Association helps Central Ohioans with diabetes to detect their condition, prevent onset and complications, and learn to live well with the challenge of diabetes. 

The Central Ohio Diabetes Association is an independent nonprofit organization providing services to people with diabetes in Central Ohio regardless of their ability to pay.

Prevent Blindness Ohio

Vision Care Outreach Coordinator

1500 W. Third Ave #200

Columbus, OH 43212

614-464-2020

www.ohio.preventblindness.org

Outside the 614 area code: 1-800-301-2020

Through a unique partnership with Vision Service Plan, Prevent Blindness Ohio offers free eye care and eye wear through a program called Sight For Students. Children who are in need of eye care are identified by individuals in a network of partners (schools, local health departments, day care centers, Head Starts, etc.) across Ohio. These children must meet eligibility guidelines, and an application must be completed and submitted. Prevent Blindness Ohio then serves as a liaison, and screens all applications. Then, a voucher for eye care services is issued to the child in need. The child’s family can make an appointment with any Vision Service Plan doctor.

Cancer Support Community of Central Ohio

10330 Sawmill Parkway, Suite 600

Powell, Ohio 43065


614-791-9510

Click to view website below;

http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org

 

 

The Wellness Community - Columbus

Welcome to the Wellness Community of Greater Columbus.

FREE CANCER SUPPORT

The Wellness Community of greater Columbus exists because no one should face cancer alone. We support those affected by cancer through a variety of programs and services. Our goal is to assist our participants in developing a sense of control and empowerment, deter feelings of isolation and aloneness, and to instill hope. Our focus is not the disease itself, but how to live as purposely and fully as possible.

Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO)

510 E. North Broadway, 4th floor
Columbus, Ohio 43214
United States of America

Call us at 614-263-6020

www.dsaco.net

Our office hours are 9:00 AM ET to 4:00 PM ET

Since 1972, the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) USA has maintained a network of individuals with Down syndrome, parents, professionals and health care providers working together to ensure our mission that all individuals with Down syndrome are given the opportunity to achieve their potential. We believe that families of individuals with Down syndrome have the responsibility to educate themselves about Down syndrome and the right to easy access to the necessary information.

THE AMERICAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION

(877) KEY-2-LIFE

(1-877-539-2543)

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW WEBSITE;

www.abcf.org

This organizations believes that all women regardless of age, race or financial status, should have access to all preventive measures concerning breast cancer. Mission includes arranging patient and family access to treatment and support services.

BREASTCANCER.ORG

Click below to view website;

www.breastcancer.org

A not-for-profit site describing morning and emotional aspects of breast cancer and offering information and support. On-line chats are moderated by medical experts. E-mail updates are available upon request. Past names of this organization include www.ibreat.com and www.ibreast.org, both of which link to this site.

Partners in Active Living -Peer Center North

  • Pathway Cluhouse: Located at 1203 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH  43205. 
  • For any questions you can call - (614) 251-7820 or (614) 251-7824 or (614) 251-7829. 

Partners in Active Living is a non-profit organization run by and for people who live with mental illness. We believe that peer support

- mutual support - is the idea behind all of our programs, from one-on-one support, activity groups, and social events to educational opportunities.

Partners in Active Living employs mental health consumers -people who have lived through mental illness - to provide non-professional support to other consumers in addition to the professional services they receive elsewhere. Partners is the only consumer-run agency in Franklin County and does not offer psychiatric care, counseling or case-management services, but friends and role models for recovery: people who have learned to live a life with mental illness, and not a life dominated by it.

Contact Information

Center for Child and Family Advocacy
At Columbus Children's Hospital
655 E. Livingston Ave.
Columbus Ohio 43205
(614) 722-8200

To schedule an appointment, call the Child Assessment Center at CCFA at (614) 722-3278. At this time, we will work with you to determine the specific needs of the child.



 

Center for Child & Family Advocacy

Mission - Our mission is to foster a safe community by breaking the cycle of violence through coordinated, comprehensive services in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and domestic violence.

Vision - Our vision is to be a national leader in the prevention and intervention of child abuse and domestic violence.

Promise - At the Center for Child and Family Advocacy, we PROMISE:

        You will be our first Priority

You will be treated with Respect and dignity

            You will have an Opportunity to change

                           You will Mend and heal

                 You will have Input into the care you receive

                    You will be Safe

           You will receive Excellent service


Each day in this country, an average of three children die as a result of abuse. The Center for Child and Family Advocacy (CCFA), a joint partnership between the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence and Columbus Children's Hospital, was born out of the belief that we can do more for abused children and domestic violence victims. Today that belief is translated into a community vision that transforms the way systems respond to victims of family violence.

CCFA offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. CCFA brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable.

Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter
3740 Ridge Mill Rd.
Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: (614) 876-8200
Toll Free: 1-888-382-4673
Website: www.arthritis.org
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
(8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Appointment? No
Provides educational programs; home assessments; equipment loans; referral services; lending library; special
events and support groups.

Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank

To contact the Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank:

e-mail:

info@coleb.org

phone:

614/545-2057

fax:

614/545-2067

address:

Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank
262 Neil Avenue
Suite 140
Columbus, Ohio 43215

We look forward to hearing from you!

http://www.coleb.org/

The Mission of the Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank is to restore, improve, and preserve vision by connecting eye donors and transplant recipients, educating physicians, and enhancing research through quality eye banking services.

Thanks to Our Community the Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank has been able to provide 10,000 corneas for transplantation since its founding in 1973.  The goal of advancing eye care through research and medical education is also addressed in eye research labs and through residency training for physicians who will become eye care specialists.

Lions Clubs throughout central and southeastern Ohio contribute to the Eye Bank in many ways:  by raising and donating funds; by volunteering as Eye Express Drivers and Board members; and by helping to make the public aware of the need for eye donations.  For more information, click on Lions Support.

Friends of the Lions Eye Bank provide voluntary professional services, financial contributions, communications, and support to the organization. They are corneal transplant recipients, donor families, eye care physicians, public servants, Lions Club members, local news media, funeral home staff, professionals, and many others touched by the Eye Donor Program. Thanks to these Friends, the Gift of Sight can become a reality for those who depend on the efforts of the Lions Eye Bank for restored vision.

OHIO Parent Information Network

Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 305
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-466-0224
Fax: 614-728-2338

Click below to view Website

http://www.oh-pin.org/

The Ohio Parent Information Network (OH-PIN) is funded and managed by the Head Start State Collaboration Office and administered by the Ohio Department of Education, the Center for Students, Families and Communities, the Office of Early Learning and School Readiness. The Head Start Collaboration Office is funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose of the office is to coordinate federal, state and local policy to support an efficient and effective early care and education system. The office promotes and facilitates professional development and collaborative activities with key state departments, early childhood agencies, associations and advocacy groups.

The purpose of the OHIO Parent Information Network is to provide essential information to Ohio parents on early education and care issues through this Web site.

The National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs

Ohio Medical Home Contact:

Name: Rosemary Feka, RN - Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps
Contact: Phone: 614-466-7240 | Email: rfeka@odh.ohio.gov

http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/about/index.html

 


Mission
The mission of the National Center is to work in cooperation with federal agencies, particularly the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), to ensure that children with special needs have access to a medical home. The National Center provides support to physicians, families, and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children and youth with special needs.

Goal
The goal of the program is to ensure that children and youth with special needs have a medical home where health care services are accessible, family-centered, continuous, comprehensive, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally-competent.

Through the National Center, physicians, parents, administrators, and other health care professionals have access to educational, resource, and advocacy materials, guidelines for care, evaluation tools, and technical assistance.

Columbus Chapter of the National Stuttering Association 

Columbus:

Karen Iaovetta,

(614-431-0207),

mjohnson@copper.net   
Meetings:  Last Monday of the month (except Dec.) at 7:00 pm. at Karen's home. 

Feel free to call or e-mail for information and directions.

http://www.nsastutter.org/index.php

Who We are

The National Stuttering Association is a non-profit organization formed in the San Francisco Bay area in 1977 to meet the needs of people who stutter. The NSA has over 2500 members nationwide and operates a network of 85 local support groups. The Columbus Chapter is one of those groups.

The Columbus Chapter of the NSA was organized in 1989 and reorganized again in 1997. We currently have about 10 active members who regularly attend out meetings.

We are a support group geared toward attracting new people. While many chapter members are undergoing or have completed formal speech therapy programs, the NSA is not a therapy group and talking is voluntary.

NSA meetings are a safe place to take risks; to try out new communiction behaviors; share feelings, and be open about our speech and our lives as people who stutter.


The NSA has more than 70 local support group chapters all over the United States.  The purpose of local chapters is to provide connections and support for people who stutter and their families.

Local support groups come in 3 varieties:

NSAKids groups are designed for young children who stutter and their parents. This is a new program for the NSA, and several NSAKids groups are just getting started around the country.

TWiST (Teens Who Stutter) groups are designed for teenagers who stutter and their families. Teen groups help adolescents who stutter meet others who have faced similar challenges in their lives.

ADULT chapters are designed for adults who stutter and their families. The Adult chapters form one of the core programs of the NSA.

Tourette Syndrome Association of Ohio
P.O. Box 28345
Columbus, OH 43228

TSAOhio HelpLine:
(800) 543-2675 in Ohio & northern Kentucky
(614) 539-1795

WEBSITE; www.tsaohio.org

The Tourette Syndrome Association of Ohio is a non-profit organization whose membership includes individuals with
Tourette Syndrome, their families, friends, and interested professionals.

The Mission of our organization is to support the needs of families with Tourette Syndrome, to advocate for individuals with
Tourette Syndrome and to educate the public and professionals on Tourette Syndrome.

OCCH

Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing

Partnerships at Work

Contact Us

For more information on the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing and the programs we offer,

you may contact us the following ways:
Address: 88 East Broad Street, Suite 1800, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614.224.8446
Fax: 614.224.8452

 

Welcome to OCCH

The Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) is an independent, nonprofit, corporation based in Columbus, Ohio. Our mission is to cause the construction, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing throughout all of Ohio.

Since its inception, OCCH has raised more than $1 billion in equity through 14 funds and completed more than 300 developments, creating over 16,000 units of affordable housing.

The International Dyslexia Association

Promoting literacy through research, education, and advocacy.

Founded in Memory of Samuel T. Orion

Central Ohio Branch of IDA (COBIDA)

Address: Phone: E-mail:
Cyndi Schultz, President
P. O. Box 16216
Columbus, Ohio 43216
614-899-5711
cyndischultz@columbus.rr.com


 

 

OACCA

Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies

50 West Broad Street

Suite 1900

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: 614.461.0014

F: 614.228.7004

http://www.oacca.org/contact.php

 

 

The Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies (OACCA) is a statewide association of private and public agencies that provide a wide array of services to children and families across the state. Association members provide services to thousands of children and families annually, allowing them to achieve and maintain independence and productivity. Some of the services our members provide include:

  • Foster care for children experiencing the trauma of child abuse or neglect.
  • Finding adoptive families for waiting children and providing post-adoption support so the new family can grow together.
  • Residential treatment and out patient services for children with mental illness or histories of alcohol and/or substance abuse.
  • Independent Living services for older teenagers and teens aging out of the foster care system.
  • Emergency shelter care for children whose families are in crisis.
  • Respite care for families with children who need intensive services.
  • Counseling for children and for families.
  • Highly structured, closely supervised education services for children who cannot attend public school.

The Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) Guide To

Disability Resources on the Internet

DisabilityResources.org

 

What We Are...   Disability Resources, inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.    Who We Serve...   We serve thousands of individuals with disabilities through a multidisciplinary network of service providers and consumers. In order to reach as many people with disabilities as cost effectively as possible, we target our services and publications to libraries, disability organizations, independent living centers, rehabilitation facilities, educational institutions, and health and social service providers.    What We Do...   We disseminate information about books, pamphlets, magazines, newsletters, videos, databases, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, telephone hotlines and on-line services that provide free, inexpensive or hard-to-find information to help people with disabilities live independently.

311  Call Center

City Government at Your Fingertips

 

CONTACT US

 
 Call Center hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
 
 Phone Number:
(614)645-3111

 

http://311.columbus.gov/

 

Welcome

The City of Columbus Call Center provides a way for you, the resident, to submit a request for City Services. The Call Center is the single point of contact for requesting all non-emergency City services and is available to residents, City businesses, and visitors.

The Columbus Call Center is also known as "3-1-1"; its mission is to provide access to City services and City information with the highest possible levels of customer service. The "3-1-1" initiative strives to help City agencies provide efficient service delivery by allowing them to focus on their core missions, manage workloads efficiently, provide insight into the needs of residents, and measure how well services are delivered.

For emergency issues regarding Columbus

Family Support and Respite Service

1021 Checkrein Ave

Columbus, Ohio 43209

614-844-5847

fax 614-844-5916

 

 

This program provides respite and family support for children with autism.

Health Buckeye.org

Health Information for Central Ohio

Contact Us Printer Friendly version of this page

Email
Do you have a question or comment?
If you would like to contact us by email at Health@columbus.gov

Mailing Address
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Phone
(614) 645-7417
(614) 645-7041 TDD

Fax
(614) 645-7633 fax

Welcome to the HealhyBuckeye.org .  This website was created to provide free and useful health information for you and your family, and alert you to available health resources in central Ohio and Columbus. This site is sponsored by COHI - The Council on Health Information. COHI's member organizations want you and your family to be "Healthy Buckeyes" as well, so check back soon to see new topics and useful health tips.

Anorexia Resources

 

Center for Balanced Living

They are located at 445 E. Granville Rd. Worthington, Ohio.

  Phone number is 614-293-9550. Website is www.centerforeatingdisorders

 

 

Treatment Model: Multi-dimensional treatment at all levels of care. Individual therapy, group therapy, therapeutic meals/snacks, nutritional counseling, family therapy, medication management, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal modalities

The Center for Eating Disorders & Psychotherapy treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. They also work with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2001

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Medicare, Sliding Scale

The Center for Balanced Living opened as The Center for Eating Disorders & Psychotherapy on February 1, 2001 as the only organization that provides comprehensive outpatient treatment, research and prevention services that specialize in eating disorders in Central Ohio. The Center collaborates with community and national organizations on education/prevention projects and initiatives. These organizations include The Ohio State University, the new community-wide task

Mid-Ohio Board for Independent Living Environment
690 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43206
Voice: 614-443-5936 / Fax: 614-443-5954 / TTY: 614-443-5957

MOBILE Equipment Loan Program

MOBILE's Peer Support Network provides an organized system of help, resources and advice by and for people with disabilities. Individuals needing assistance in overcoming barriers to independent living, obtaining services, as well as undertaking routine tasks are matched with individuals with common interests and/or experience.

In addition to providing a network of people with disabilities, various activities are hosted through the year to develop a community of people with disabilities.

Contact MOBILE if you are interested in using the equipment offered. MOBILE Equipment Loan Program

National Association of Counties

Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

www.naco.org

 

 

 

 

The NACo Prescription Drug Discount Card program was designed for your uninsured and underinsured county residents.  Through a partnership with Caremark, this simple discount card can save an average of 20% off the full retail cost of prescription medication.  Here are the key factors that make it a great program;

  • It is easy to participate. There are no enrollment fees, no forms to fill out, no age or income requirements, and no medical condition restrictions. The entire family is covered with just one card and virtually all commonly prescribed medicine is covered;
  • There are no costs. There is no cost to the county, county taxpayers, or consumers to participate.  Caremark negotiates the discounts directly with participating pharmacies.  Neither NACo nor the participating counties receive any revenue from the program;
  • Everyone is eligible. The discount cards are provided free to residents living in participating NACo member counties across the country.  A national network of more than 57,000 retail pharmacies honor the card; 
  • Consumers always receive the lowest retail price. On occasion, pharmacies will price a particular medication lower than the discount rate available with the NACo card.  If that occurs, consumers will receive the lower price.  Either way, consumers will always receive the best price available.

Franklin County Residential Services, Inc.

http://www.fcres.com/index.html

1021 Checkerin Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43229-1106

Phone 614.844.3800

fax 614.844.5913

Franklin County Residential Services, Inc. (FCRS) is a private not-for-profit agency that provides temporary and long-term residential options for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. FCRS also is a funding source for families who have their special needs family member at home on a full-time basis. Franklin County Residential Services, Inc. has a Board of Trustees that plans, develops, and monitors its programs.

Franklin County Residential Services, Inc. offers a variety of programs from in-home and out-of-home respite and emergency care services, to long-term residential services including small group living (4 individuals per home) and supported living (1 to 3 individuals who reside in apartments, condominiums, and single family homes). Also, Family Resources, a state-funding source to assist families in keeping their family members with mental retardation and developmental disabilities at home, is administered to eligible families through Franklin County Residential Services, Inc.

Speech Language Pathology & Occupational Therapy

http://www.specializedspeech.com/index.html

8425 Pulsar Place
Suite 160
Columbus, Ohio 43240

Phone:
614-734-7777
Fax:
419-884-1891
Email: info@specializedspeech.com

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to help improve our patient's swallowing, communication, and daily living skills in order to maximize his or her quality of life.

Specialized Speech Technologies, Inc. (SSTI) provides comprehensive assessments and treatment plans which target areas which include Myofunctional or Tongue Thrust Disorders, Articulation or Speech Delays and/or Disorders, Expressive/Receptive Language Delays and/or Disorders. Daily Living Skills, Gross and Fine Motor Delays, Handwriting Difficulties, Sensory Integration Needs, and Assistive Technology Strategies. SSTI also offers Hearing Screenings and Customized Seminars

MORPC - Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission

 

http://www.morpc.org/

111 Liberty Street, Suite 100 • Columbus • Ohio 43215 • 614.228.2663 • Fax 614.228.1904

Homeownership

MORPC offers a HUD-approved homeownership counseling program. Open to income-eligible, first-time homebuyers, the Homeownership Counseling Program offers free guidance and training that will teach you the secrets behind successful, lifetime homeownership. Begin preparing yourself today!


Foreclosure and Mortgage Assistance

If you can't make your mortgage payment, call for an appointment with a MORPC housing counselor (614) 233-4177 or email  homeownership@morpc.org .

Foreclosure Prevention Brochure

Mortgage Assistance Brochure

The NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC) is pleased to share with you the scripts that Federal agencies are using to respond to inquiries from consumers interested in participating in the program ( click here ).


Housing Rehab

Through funding by multiple agencies, MORPC assists low- and moderate-income families with homes repairs. Program eligibility requirements are based on total household income, ownership of the home, and area of residency. For more information, call (614) 233-4171 or contact us by e-mail.


 

 

CHIP Programs

For more information contact
Kathy L. Werkmeister (614) 233-4180
kwerkmeister@morpc.org

Housing Advisory Board

For more information contact
Kathy L. Werkmeister (614) 233-4180
kwerkmeister@morpc.org

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