Social Services
We provide social services assistance to the community in partnership with other organizations.
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Life Skills (Adult Education, Job & Career Help, Social Services)
Social Work Interns from The Ohio State University
Call (614) 653-6498 and leave a message 24/7 for help with housing, food access, mental and physical health, immigration, employment, public benefits and assistance, addiction and other resources. Interns will return calls within approximately two business days
Neighborhood Social Workers from
Columbus Public Health (CPH)
Call (614) 645-6807 to reach the CPH Social Work Help Line for information.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Affordable Housing Alliance
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Provides resource links for help with housing, paying utility bills, home repair assistance, free legal aid and more.
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Helps people access affordable housing and assists residents in accessing social services.
Community Shelter Board
Leads a coordinated, community effort to make sure everyone has a place to call home.
CPO Management
Affordable housing list made available through Community Properties of Ohio.
Homeless Families Foundation
Offers strength-based services celebrating resiliency and hopes for the future, through homeless prevention and re-housing, education and stabilization.
Ohio Housing Locator
A free, statewide service to list and search for Ohio rental housing.
HOME OWNERSHIP
Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
Homes on the Hill
The Ohio State University
Offers assistance in home buying, renter’s education and money management.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Breathing Association
Provides medical and nursing services from professional staff; provides HEAP, a home energy assistance program.
Columbus Department of Neighborhoods
Hosts community programs and connects Columbus residents to neighborhood resources and city services.
Columbus Financial Empowerment Center
Free, professional, one-on-one financial counseling.
Columbus Public Health
Provides free or low-cost health and wellness programs and resources.
COTA – Income Assistance Program
Discounted fares for public transit riders who receive income assistance.
FindHelp.org
Search and connect to support for financial assistance, food access, medical care and other free or reduced-cost resources.
Franklin County Reentry Advisory Board
Resources and referral information for ex-offenders transitioning from correctional and rehabilitative institutions back into the community.
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Provides free legal assistance and guidance to low-income and elderly individuals.
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Local information and referral services. Links community members to the correct resources.
The Ohio State University
Offers programs for 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, agriculture and natural resources.
Opportunity Port
Apply to seal your criminal record online with legal help from Opportunity Port
MENTAL HEALTH
Credible Mind
Offers free, customizable mental health and well-being resources to help individuals and families.
North Community Counseling Centers
Provides behavioral healthcare services in a healthy, comfortable and safe environment.
ADDICTION & RECOVERY
Ohio Opioid Education Alliance
Offers resources and information about mental health and addiction.
FAMILIES & CHILDREN
CelebrateOne Columbus
Provides free resources and support to families and caregivers who are expecting or have children under the age of one.
TAX ASSISTANCE
Free Tax Return Preparation
Search for nearby Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites.
United Way of Central Ohio Tax Time
Provides low- to middle-income households with free tax assistance services and connections to financial resources.
Library Resources
We have tools to help you find assistance and get information you need.
