Violence Prevention Resources

services geared toward reducing the threat of ongoing community violence to create and maintain a safe city.

Columbus Urban League (CUL) Neighborhood Violence Intervention Initiative: CUL's Neighborhood Violence Intervention Initiative goal is to reduce crime and gang-related violence through street intervention. CUL's gang intervention specialists work with high risk individuals age 14-24 year-olds on the East Side and South Side. The Intervention Specialists constructively mediate conflict and mentor and connect youth to positive opportunities. In addition to the Neighborhood Violence Intervention Initiative program, CUL also a variety of afterschool, housing, summer youth programs, parenting and workforce development programs as well.
Address: 788 Mt Vernon Ave, Col, OH 43203
Phone: (614) 257-6300
Web: https://www.cul.org/initiatives/neighborhood-violence-intervention/

Columbus Violence Reduction (CVR): Columbus Violence Reduction (CVR) is the City of Columbus’ adaptation of the National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC) evidence-based Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Model. CVR contracts with Columbus Urban League and Community for New Direction, and partners with a variety of other organizations in this effort.
Address: 77 N. Front St Col, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 907-2853
Web: https://www.columbus.gov/cvr/

Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children: Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children is a non-profit organization focused on Light and Love. Our community is made up of mothers who've lost a child to violence and our supporters. We use our voice to impact the community to end the violence and reimagine the safety of our city
Address: P.O. Box 298204 | Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 721-2354
Web: https://www.mothersofmurderedcolumbuschildren.com/contact

BRAVO Buckeye Region Anti Violence Org: The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQI survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault.
Address: 750 E. Long St Col, Oh 43203
Phone: 866-862-7286
Web: https://bravo.equitashealth.org/

Martin de Porres Center (Dominican Sisters of Peace): Program dedicate ourselves to serving others through peace-making, anti-violence and empowerment
Address: 2330 Airport Dr Columbus, Ohio
Phone: 614-416-1910
Web: https://martindeporrescenter.net/

Community for New Direction (CND): CND provides services for adults and youth in three areas: prevention, intervention, and treatment. Their youth services include a Summer Day Camp, after-school program, and in-school program. They teach leadership development, anti-bullying and violence prevention, job readiness, college preparedness, and focus on ATOD-V (alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, as well as violence) education.
Address: 993 E.Main St Col, OH 43205
Phone: 614-272-1464
Web: https://cndcolumbus.org/

CLEAN Enterprises: The CLEAN Way Program is a character and confidence building curriculum, program, and community aimed toward empowering justice-involved individuals and helping them to adopt prosocial behaviors that aid in the reduction of recidivism.
Address: 4182 Worth Ave Col, OH 43219
Phone: 614-642-4700
Web: CLEAN Enterprises

End The Violence: Sean S. Stevenson & team speak to a group of youth in the Driving Park neighborhood as part of a collaborative project aimed at renovating lives and properties using their 3 Worlds model to improve safety.
Address:
Phone:
Web: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sean-stevenson-514b88a5/

HALT Violence: Halt Violence is a nonprofit agency with street validity. They save lives through street mediation and altering mind sets through mentorship. Some of their promises include never involving the police. Every incident they incur is anonymously tracked to better improve results without compromising trust. Target Population: At risk teens and young adults.
Address: 2360 W Broad St Col, OH 43204
Phone: (614) 302-1640
Web: https://www.haltviolence.org/ 

1.1. Mediation and Violence Intervention

– violence interventionists and interrupters who offer mediation services during conflict to de-escalate potentially violent situations.

Alliance for Safety & Justice: Multi-state organization that aims to replace over-incarceration with more effective public safety solutions rooted in crime prevention, community health, rehabilitation and support for crime victims. Focused on the largest states in the country, we partner with state leaders and advocates to achieve safety and justice reforms through advocacy, organizing, coalition building, research and communications.
Phone: 216-694-0799  
Web: https://allianceforsafetyandjustice.org/who-we-are/

1.2. Hospital-Based Intervention Programs

– servicers visit victims of violence in hospitals to reduce the likelihood of retaliation and curb the possibility of future violence.

VOICE Intervention: VOICE (Violence, Outreach, Intervention, Community and Engagement) assists victims of violent crime who have been referred by Grant Hospital to Columbus Public Health and the Columbus Recreation and Parks APPS program. The VOICE social work/intervention team provides wrap-around services and connects participants to needed medical, clinical and community social service programs.
Phone: (614) 645-6831
Web: https://columbusrecparks.com/youth-success/voice/

1.3. Trauma Services

– programs dedicated to providing support and relief to victims and the community following traumatic events.

Buckeye Ranch: The Buckeye Ranch offers clinical and case management services for youth and families to help with coping with trauma and loss. The Buckeye Ranch is also a Manage Care Provider for Franklin County Children's Services (FCCS) through their program Permanent Family Solutions Network (PFSN). PFSN assists families with concerns of abuse, neglect, dependency, and unruly, or delinquent behaviors. Additionally TBR provides Foster Care Services, Residential Services, Transitional Age Programming and Community Based Programming/counseling. Bonner Academies
Phone: (614) 384-7798
Web: https://www.buckeyeranch.org/about-us/overview.html

Columbus Public Health: The department is charged with assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. Columbus Public Health is made up of a range of programs providing clinical, environmental, health promotion, and population-based services.
Phone: (614) 645-7417
Web: https://new.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health

Programs and services dedicated to the betterment, safety, education, and development of youth ages 5 – 18.

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): NYAP is an energetic instrument of compassion and change in the lives of children, youth, and families and the systems, structures and practices that affect them.
Address: 527 S. High St Col, OH 43215
Phone: 1-877-692-7226
Web: https://www.nyap.org/

Legacy Youth: The mission of Legacy U is to develop and prepare student-athletes for college and beyond. We achieve that by providing comprehensive workshops, athletic training, and establishing meaningful relationships that strengthens ties to the community and broadens their support network.
Address: 506 Cline St Col, OH 43206
Phone: 1-833-965-0983
Web: WWW.wearelegacyu.com

2.1. School-Based Intervention Services

– antiviolence services for school-aged students. Students or schools can request these services.

Advocates for Educational Equity & Excellance: Information, training, support, reosurces, and advocacy. Advocates for Educational Equity & Excellance are passionate about building positive skills early and understand this to be a valuable step in progression for our residents. The Fathers Program assists Fathers to become active, educated in the realm of their childrens academic success.
Address: 30 E Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 579-7858
Web: My Right to Read – Advocates for Equity

Africentric Personal Development Shop: APDS provides prevention education classes to male perpetrators for the intervention and prevention of domestic violence. The program provides a 9-week summer day camp for 120 youth ages 6 to 12 with a focus on social emotional learning and character counts development. APDS is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS).
Address: 1409 E. Livingston Ave Col, Ohio 43205
Phone: 614-253-4448
Web: apds

National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS): National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) is a diversified social enterprise with an interdisciplinary approach to solving the needs of urban and underrepresented communities in health, workforce, and education. Our mission is to be the leading corporation advancing equity, community, health, and economic stability in urban communities.
Address: 899 E. Broad St #125 Col, OH 43205
Phone: 614-754-7511
Web: https://www.ncusolutions.org/contact

Be Smart: The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce the deaths, injuries and trauma that can result when a child or teen is able to access a gun. Since that time, Be SMART volunteers have encouraged community leaders to come together to emphasize the importance of gun safety and the everyday actions we all can take to keep guns out of the hands of kids.
Address:
Phone: 614) 264 3771 (843) 812- 1845
Web: https://besmartforkids.org/

2.2. Summer Camps

– Summer enrichment activities for youth up to 18 years old.

YMCA of Central Ohio: A space for athletics, youth development and social responsibility. Classes are offered for young adults, mentorship and other youth development opportunities like employmnent, STEAM exposure. Summer and After school programming offered,
Address: 1907 Leonard Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 389-4409
Web: https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/ward/

Always With Us Charities: ACE Summer Program: AWU provides youth development, mentorship and summer programming to Columbus area youth.
Address: 4449 Easton Way #200 Col, OH 43219
Phone: 614-619-7959
Web: http://www.awucharities.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJKV6oBHRdfthKvhGGh7koA_dwVkqomZf-AGVUhF7_lDp3bPtsYRMqtaoaFdMNduA

Department of Neighborhoods Commission On Black Girls (COBG): The Commission on Black Girls (Commission or COBG) works to enhance the quality of life of Black girls. The 25-member Commission was initially created to participate in fact-finding and research to learn more about the quality of life of Black girls in Columbus and Central Ohio.
Address: 1410 Cleveland Ave Col, OH 43211
Phone: 614-645 -1991
Web: https://thecommissiononblackgirls.org/about-us/

City of Grace Church Christ Cathedral Church: Faith based program that offers various group programs specified for Men, Women and Youth. City of Grace has a summer program called CBUS Emerging Leaders Academy.
Address: 3350 Allegheny Ave, Col, OH 43209
Phone: 614-470-4178
Web: https://www.cityofgrace614.org/

Capital City Equestrian, INC: Capital City Equestrian, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded and operated by avid equestrians and experienced social service and educational professionals. Capital City Equestrian, Inc. will provide educational, recreational and developmental services to urban and special needs youth; targeting those youth between the ages of 6 to 18. The program will offer youth a productive outlet that gives them as an alternative to drugs, crime and negative activities. Instruction on horsemanship and horse backriding skills, will build self esteem, improve social skills and provide strong educational enrichment. The organization will conduct summer camps, after-school programming and tutoring, day programs for home-school students, therapeutic riding, and horseback riding lesson programs.
Address: 424 Woodland Ave Col, OH 43203
Phone: 614 434 6773 ofc
             614-657-7948
Web: https://capitalcityequestrian.wordpress.com/who-we-are/

Columbus State Community College-Weiler Scholars Program: The Weiler Scholars Program provides a unique combination of scholarship, mentorship, and support services to remove barriers to education and help students succeed. With the support of the program, and other aid resources such as the federal Pell Grant, Weiler Scholars can earn their associate degree at Columbus State debt free. This program is for recent high school graduates who desire to earn an associate degree from Columbus State, then transfer on to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Address: 550 E. Spring St Col, OH 43215
Phone: 614-406-0503
Web: https://www.cscc.edu/services/weiler-scholars/

Center of Science and Industry (COSI): Offers interactive experiences and exhibitions. COSI offers family programs, single day and summer camps, and career exploration, workshops for homeschoolers. They offer a special Family Access Membership that is available for families who get WIC, Ohio Directions (EBT) or Ohio Medicaid.
Address: 333 W. Broad St Col, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 228-2674
Web: cosi.org

Columbus College of Art & Design: Offers Creative Summer Workshops, a series of workshops for youth in grades 1 through 12, offering quality art instruction taught by arts professionals. They also offer Saturday Morning Art Classes, which provide art and design education to children in grades 1 through 12. They offer a Pre-College Art program called Colleg Preview. College Preview is a three week program that offers students college life. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are available.
Address: 60 Cleveland Ave, Col OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-9101
Web: https://www.ccad.edu/college-preview

Ohio State University LifeSports Summer Camp: A free youth development program dedicated to serving economically disadvantaged children in the Columbus community. Their programs include a sports summer camp for youth ages 9 to 15, a youth leadership academy that prepares youth ages 15-18 for college and future careers, and community-based sports clinics throughout the year. Transportation is free to all campers via buses.
Address: 190 N Oval Mall building 001Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-514-5942
Web: https://lifesports.osu.edu/what-we-do/outreach/elementary-middle-school-programs/lifesports-summer-camp/

City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation: City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation provides vocational skill buidling, youth, mentorship and parenting programs. They serve residents of Central Ohio with a focuson those residing in southeast Franklin County including those who are TANF eligible.
Address: 3480 Refugee Rd Col, OH 43232
Phone: 614-338-8338
Web: https://www.corgoodlifefoundation.org/

Reaching Higher Heights Care Center 4-Life: Community enrichment focus on education
Address: 996 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH, 43206 United States, Ohio
Phone: (614) 252-7488
Web: https://www.facebook.com/people/Reaching-Higher-Heights-4-Life/100066913411551/

Bridging Our Communities Together for Success (Summer Camp): This program provides services to address food and hygiene insecurities as well as summer youth programming.
Address: 2211 Lake Club Dr Suite 112 Col, OH 43232
Phone: 614-622-4369
Web: Social and Education Services | Bridging Our Communities Together for Success

2.3. Afterschool Programs

– extracurricular activities after school for school-aged youth.

UBUNTU (I am because we are) Leadership Institute: Committed to investing in young African American men to grow into engaged, motivated, and inspiring through mentorship and career exploration.
Address:
Phone: 614-507-3378
Web: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=0c52eb38f928f6cc17e96cadca43d56c71a72a79d5f5c2f6fff7d7913bb29aeeJmltdHM9MTczNzUwNDAwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2d89b9bc-442c-66f8-2a82-aadc454e671a&psq=UNBUNTU+COLUMBUS+JASPER+PERSON&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9tYXN0ZXJzcHJlcG9oaW8ub3JnL3VidW50dS8&ntb=1

Royal Oak Initiative: ROI was launched in 2014 to sustainably equip under-served populations with the education and the resources needed to eliminate personal and economic challenges as obstacles to kineticizing their greatest potential. Beyond the benefit of developing critical and strategic thinking, ROI seeks to use chess as a fun and challenging foundation for stimulating growth in the areas of citizenship, stewardship, and leadership.
Address: 80 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 500-3406
Web: https://www.theroichess.org/

Highland Youth Garden: Highland Youth Garden offers youth programming around gardening. They have several Afterschool programs and a summer program.
Address: 106 S. Wheatland Ave Col, OH 43204
Phone: 614-653-8263
Web: https://www.highlandyouthgarden.org/green-teens-info

934 INC (Design Thinking Camp): 934 Gallery’s provides relevant programming as a publicly accessible arts anchor within the neighborhood fabric of Milo-Grogan; to foster an interest in the arts among all ages in the local community; to provide a space for programming that will showcase the skills of emerging visual & performance artists; & to provide established artists recognition among the greater community.
Address: 934 Cleveland Ave Col, OH 43201
Phone: Not Found (Not listed on website 1/8/2025)
Web: https://934gallery.org/

Communities in Schools: Helps kids in Columbus and Whitehall City Schools stay in school and graduate through a variety of programs including peer mentoring, tutoring, health resources, college and career readiness. They are an in-school program, so contact your school administrator to see if Communities in Schools offers supportive services for your child.
Address: 6500 Busch Blvd #105 Col, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 268-2472
Web: https://www.ciskids.org/

Community Arts Project Inc.: The King Arts Complex: The King Arts Complex's Youth Arts Academies coincide with Columbus City Schools spring, summer and winter breaks. Programming consists of dance, theater, music, visual art, and literature. Field trips and meals provided.
Address: 835 Mt Vernon Ave Col, OH 43203
Phone: (614)645-5464
Web: https://kingartscomplex.com/

All That: A mentoring program for youth attending Independence, Walnut Ridge, Whitehall Yearling High Schools and teens who have had contact with the Juvenile Court system. They also offer homework help, life skills training, and workforce development programming.
Address: 4117 E. Livingston Ave Col, OH 43227
Phone: 614-745-0007
Web: https://www.all-that.org/

Columbus Metropolitan Library: CML provides multiple services in addition to traditional library services. CML offers homework help, youth programming, summer reading challeges and community resources.
Address: 95 S. Grant Ave Col, OH 43215
Phone: 614-645-2275
Web: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/

Boys & Girls of Central Ohio: Provides members with access to after-school and summer programming oriented around three pillars: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Character & Leadership. Club members have access to tutoring, gym space, teen-specific areas, field trips, career-readiness opportunities and mentoring.
Address: 1000 Cleveland Ave Col, OH 43201
Phone: 614.221.8830
Web: https://bgccentralohio.org/

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Amachi Program: Provides one-to-one mentoring program that matches children of incarcerated parents with volunteers from the community.
Address: 1855 E. Dublin-Granville Road Col, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 839-2447
Web: https://bbbscentralohio.org/
 
We Amplify Voices: We Amplify voices brings people together with artists to share their experiences, emotions, and ideas and collectively help turn conversations into art. Stories are then amplified into videos, artwork, and local radio media. Wokshops held create a safe space for a small group of individuals to come together to share experiences. Formerly The Dick & Jane Project.
Address: 1327 Sullivant Ave Col, OH 43223
Phone: (614) 525-0369
Web: https://www.weamplifyvoices.org/

Project Redeem: A faith-based initiative assisting at-risk youth in targeted low-income communities. We offer wrap-around-supportive services promoting education, home-life skills, self-esteem, and self-worth.
Address: 1355 Sunbury Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
Phone: 614.806.7439
Web: https://www.projectredeem.org/

United Methodist Church & Community Development for All People (CD4AP): During the school year, CD4AP provides an after school program at Lincoln Park Elementary on the South Side of ColumbusCD4AP also has a summer program that serves over 100 students in grades K-8 in the South Side area and the rest of Central Ohio. They also have other programs that provide resources fo Affordable Housing, Workforce Development, Food Assistance and Community Leadership building.
Address: 946 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-477-6775
Web: https://www.4allpeople.org/Youth-Development

St. Stephens Community Center: St. Stephen’s are on a mission to strengthen families and empower our community. Our vision is for Linden to become a community of togetherness with endless opportunities.
Address: 1500 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: 614 294-6347
Web: https://saintstephensch.org

Remember Us Urban Legends: A youth development organization that prepares youth for careers, entrepreneurship and post-school options. The program empowers youth to be educated and informed leaders in their community through civic engagement. Our mission is equipping teens with the skills and social capital needed to be successful in school, work, and personal life to secure strong futures. Offering Central Ohio youth the opportunity to build positive relationships, develop new skills, and establish goals and future plans that will put them on a trajectory to success and self-sufficiency in adulthood.
Address:
Phone: (614) 342-0505
Web:

PAST Foundation: They invite the world to design, construct, and engage in experiences that link learning to life throigh Anthropology with science and technology
Address: 1003 Kinnear Road Columbus, Ohio 43212
Phone: 614-340-1208
Web: https://www.pastfoundation.org/contact

2.4. Mentorship

– programming aimed to offer guidance and personal and professional development for teens.

Girls on the Run Central Ohio: Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.
Address: 1145 Cheasapeake Ave I Col, OH 43212
Phone: (614) 681-4687
Web: https://www.girlsontheruncentralohio.org/

Urban Family Development Center: Advocacy group that provides tool ad strategies to families in underpriviledged communities to aide in empowering fafmilies to overcome poverty. The Urban Family Development Center has the following programs: Fresh Start- Skillled Trade Training Program, Dads2B- Education sessions for current and expecting fathers, Family First- Family Development and Goal Setting Program.
Address: 1741 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 817-1950
Web: https://www.urbanfdc.org/

Central Ohio Youth for Christ (COYFC): A faith-based organization that offers free programs for youth on the West Side of Columbus. Some programs include: City Life, HireLevel Auto, Point Break Juvenile Justice Ministries
Address: 2680 W. Broad St Col, OH 43204
Phone: 614-848-4870
Web: https://coyfc.org/

Central Outreach Wellness Center: Wellness center that provides free HIV & STI testing and treatment services along with mental health and Transgender care.
Address: 5000 Arlington Centre Blvd Col, OH 43220
Phone: 614-360-2900
Web: https://www.centraloutreach.com/location/columbus-oh-43204

W.O.R.T.H Foundation: Create positive, transformative change in the community through civic education, leadership development, and community engagement focused on developing leaders and building community. Aims to reduce social injustices, strengthen democratic values, and advance human achievement.
Address: Col, OH 43214
Phone: (614) 600-2355
Web: https://worthfoundationcol.wixsite.com/worthfoundationcols

The Actions that Matter for Youth/ Her Crowned Mindset: Mentorship program for young women aimed at professional development, adjust your crown, mentorship, and brown skin empowerment.
Address: PO Box 360462 Columbus, OH 43236
Phone: community@atm4youth.org
Web: https://powerwithinhercrown.com/services/

The Commission on Black Girls: The Commission on Black Girls (Commission or COBG) was created by former Councilmember Priscilla Tyson in July of 2018 to enhance the quality of life of Black girls. Further, the 25-member Commission was initially created to participate in fact-finding and research to learn more about the quality of life of Black girls in Columbus and Central Ohio.
Address: 1410 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OH 43211
Phone: 614 - 645 - 1991
Web: https://thecommissiononblackgirls.org/

Charles Madison Nabrit Memorial Garden: A community garden that encourages fresh food options. The goals is to increase affordable access to organic produce, increase childrens exposure to STEAM, and increase economic self-suffiency and sustainability in the garden.
Address: 1200 Brentnell Ave Col, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 835-6784
Web: https://telosinc.org/

Think Make Live Youth: A mentorship program that provides: Equity & Justice support, bridge building, empowerment, and creating a belonging and fun enviroment. Think Make Live Youth hosts an Annual Civic Engagement Forum. TMLY Summer Workforce & Social Justice Program provides young people between the ages of 14 – 24 with a workforce development paid experience that gives them the opportunity to gain work readiness skills, learn about social justice, engage in community service and have some summertime fun.
Address: 727 Taylor Ave, Columbus, Oh 43219
Phone: (614) 815-9352
Web: https://www.tmlyouth.org/

Femergy: Femergy provides life-skills training, career exploration, college readiness, wellness management and direct mentorship opportunities for girls and women through workshops, programs and camps.
Address: 49 S. Grant Ave Col, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 653-8454 49 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Web: femergy.org

Golf not Guns: Golf Not Guns is a non-profit 501c3 community based mentor program that provides golf education to at-risk youth. Participants are exposed to the game of golf and matched with mentors that will promote healthy living and improve problem solving skills. Youth are taught the fundamentals and etiquette of golf while learning life-lessons from members of the golf community.
Address: 111 Franklin Ave Columbus, Ohio 43205
Phone: 1.614.639.1742
Web: https://golfnotguns.org/

Youth for Christ:Advocacy group engaging with young adults. There are opportunites for mentorship, faith-based practices. YFC pursues young people who are often overlooked, they build relationships at pivotal moments.
Address: P.O Box 14804 Col, OH 43214
Phone: (614) 848-4870
Web: https://coyfc.org/

Directions For Youth & Families: Offers youth and their families mental and behavioral health services. Licensed social workers and counselors provide counseling and clinical treatment programs addressing a range of issues including school concerns, sexual abuse, delinquency, domestic violence, family conflict, substance abuse and mental health issues. They also offer parenting classes, free kindergarten readiness programs, and after-school and summer programs at their two youth centers.
Address: 1515 Indianola Ave Col, OH 43201
Phone: 614-294-2661
Web: https://dfyf.org/about/

What Would Marcus Do (WWMD): Advocacy and outreach group that offers services in the City's Hilltop area. Their work incudes: Neighborhood Resource Pop-Ups, Neighborhood Cleaning, Holiday Drives, Laundry Services, Scholarship Fund.
Address: 5820 Sullivant Ave #152 Galloway, OH 43119
Phone: (614) 969-7765
Web: https://www.wwmd614.org/who-is-marcus

We Are Linden: An advocacy group focusing on the Linden Community using a 3-prong approach. They have an ambassador program that includes the Block by Block intiative. Program includes a mentoring program and community building events. Actively, restoring and empowering the community.
Address: Col, OH 43211
Phone: (614) 402-6875
Web: https://www.wearelinden614.org/

2.5. Youth Employment Services

– job readiness and employment opportunities for youth up to 24 years old.

Trades of Faith Inc: The Project Genesis Program is designed to be the first contact with youth. The experience is for boys and girls ages 14-18 and runs for 4 weeks during July each summer. Students have the opportunity to earn $15 (2023)
Address:
Phone: (614) 623-0561
Web: https://www.tradesoffaith.org/

My Project USA: MY Project USA aims to protect and empower American youth. We are committed to addressing the issues including drugs, gangs, sex trafficking, bullying, drinking, violence, radicalization, and so on. Our youth face these issues daily in contemporary American society. It also aims to empower the youth by creating opportunities for them to become productive citizens and strong community leaders of the United States of America.
Address: 3275 Sullivant Ave Col, OH 43204
Phone: 614-905-0977
Web: https://www.myprojectusa.org/

ICE Mentoring: AT ICE MENTORS, WE BELIEVE IN THE BOUNDLESS POTENTIAL OF EVERY YOUNG INDIVIDUAL. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO LIVE PURPOSEFUL LIVES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS AND TALENT, POSITIVE CHARACTER, SELF IMPROVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP.
Address: 460 E. Main St Col, OH 43215
Phone: 614.706.4215
Web: icementors.org

Mercy Grace on Wheels: Our Mission is to rescue Central Ohio families in the Greater Linden Area from the throes of poverty by introducing youth to employment opportunities in the automotive, engineering, aviation, military, and college in general. We are looking to continue to expand the ability of Mercy and Grace on Wheels to impact students and young adults in leadership and career path opportunities.The audience is representative of Central Ohio and attracts families of varied socioeconomic status, race, and gender.
Address: 2300 N Cassady Ave Col, OH 43219
Phone: 614-592-7644
Web: https://www.mercygraceonwheels.com/contact.html

Youth Over Us Inc/Youth Build: Youth Over Us manages the Franklin County YouthBuild Program. The program's mission is to promote social and educational development of disadvantaged youth and provide support for their families. Youth Over Us is a community of positive individuals dedicated to changing lives. They support personal, social and academic growth of individuals by providing a pathway for young people to continue their education, be involved in skills training, entrepreneurship and personal development. The goal is to instill hope and optimize potential so youth can excel and impact their community. We help youth pursue learning and training that will help them become informed and empowered citizens. Youth Over Us provides cash assistance (stipends) and non-cash assistance such as food and school supplies to YouthBuild participants and their families
Address: 1455 E. Main St Col, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 893-9686
Web: https://fcyouthbuild.org/

Columbus Recreation & Parks Division APPS Job Program: APPS City Intervention Services (CIS) utilizes cross-departmental information and resource sharing along with community-based partnerships to help reduce violent crime in our City. This enables CIS to identify, locate and engage the young people and families that are most susceptible to being victims and/or perpetrators of violence. The goals is to reroute young people and their families to healthier outcomes by preventing incarceration and them being victims of violence. City intervention specialists provide system navigation, service linkage, crisis intervention, community outreach and life coaching for young people 14-23 years old and their families who are residents of Columbus.
Address: 1111 E. Broad St Col, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 645-8430
Web: https://columbusrecparks.com/youth-success/apps/#:~:text=The%20APPS%20Job%20Readiness%20Program,Columbus%20and%20the%20business%20community.

Lead With Purpose: Teaches and enhances effective leadership skills, self-confidence, personal value, progressive decision making, effective goal setting, positive attitudes, healthy relationship building, and life skills through mentoring, training, social entrepreneurship, academic excellence, and community engagement.
Address:
Phone:
Web: https://www.lwpacademy.com/copy-of-home


Our Brothers Keepers: Ours Brothers keepers purpose and mission is to provide temporary and transitional shelter for youth and youth aging out of foster care, mental health assistance, continued education to achieve their diploma, GED or improve their grades, we provide mentoring and leadership programming to youth ages 12 and up, Temporary employment and job skills workshop sessions (paid participation for those 14 and up)
Address: 2910 E 5TH AVE Columbus OH 43219
Phone: 614.927.2025
Web: https://oursbrotherskeepers.org/

A range of health programming aimed at improving emotional, psychological, and social well-being to overcome mental health and substance use issues.

Lower Lights: Welcome to Lower Lights Health, a Christian based, Federally Qualified Health Center and 501(c)(3) non-profit, providing the highest quality health care to all — regardless of ability to pay. We connect all aspects of health and wellness to provide patients with total care.
Address: 1160 W. Broad St Col, OH 43222
Phone: 614-274-1455
Web: https://llchc.org/contact/

North Community Counseling Center Inc House: North Community assists people in the community to achieve their maximum potential by providing behavioral healthcare services in a healthy, comfortable, and safe environment. North Community’s caring staff provide accessible, cost-effective, high-quality service that is evidence-based, and outcome driven
Address: 3556 Sullivant Ave Col, OH 43202
Phone: (614) 827- 1307
Web: https://www.northcommunity.com/

3.1. Mental Health Services

 – specialized treatments and support systems designed to help individuals manage and improve their emotional, psychological, and social welfare.

Sun Behavioral Health: The mission of SUN Behavioral Health is to partner with communities to solve the unmet needs of those who suffer from mental illness.
Address: 900 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-350-6607
Web: https://suncolumbus.com/contact-sun-columbus/

Youth Advocate Services: Youth Advocate Services is a nationally accredited, state certified, non profit servicing children and families. Their focus is to support young adults that are at risk and connect them to family centered, nurturing homes, they have behavioral health services and early intervention services as well. Therapeutic and Traditional Foster Care and Community respte care offered. For ages birth to 18 in 10 Ohio counties. Early Childhood case management and Behavorial Health services to children and families in Franklin County.
Address: 2323 W 5th Ave #150 Col, OH 43204
Phone: (614) 258- 9927
Web: https://www.yasohio.org/

The P.E.E.R. Center: The PEER Center is committed to the recovery of all individuals who live with mental illness, addiction, and trauma. Each person who enters our doors is extended a warm welcome. Everyone receives all the hospitality we have to offer and is embraced by all that we value.
Address: 866 W Broad St #860, Columbus, OH 43222
Phone: 614-358-8255
Web: https://thepeercenter.org/?_gl=1%2Aitgiy1%2A_ga%2ANDYyNjAwNDkxLjE3MDE3MDg3MjQ.%2A_ga_CH6RY628LS%2AMTcwMTcwODcyNC4xLjEuMTcwMTcwODk4NS4wLjAuMA..%2A_ga_TR81LJMM2P%2AMTcwMTcwODcyNC4xLjEuMTcwMTcwODk4NS4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.95597788.1735899103.1701708724-462600491.1701708724


The African American Male Wellness Agency: Summer Program intitaive to promote Summer opportunities for boys and young men in the community. The program offers courses in culinary arts, sound engineering, website design and social media, adhesive, and credit recovery. Youth will also work to build awareness of the Wellness Walk. 10 week program.
Address: 2780 Airport Drive, Suite 333 Columbus, Ohio 43219
Phone: (614) 754-7511
Web: https://aawellness.org/columbus-ohio/

St. Vincent Family Services: St. Vincent provides assistance with Foster Care, Summer Programming, Mentorship, and Referels to outside programming. The also provide Residential Care, Counseling Services, and Early Childhood Intervention.
Address: 1490 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 252-0731/ 1490
Web: https://svfsohio.org/

3.2. Substance Abuse Treatment 

– various approaches and programs aimed at helping individuals who are struggling with substance use disorders.

Basecamp Recovery Center: A recovery center with a comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment facility that provides vital medications and counseling services to assist patients with removing current barriers hindering them from success. Five steps used at basecamp in recovery Outpatient Detox, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient (OP) and Aftercare. Walk-in assessments Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm, no appoinment is necessary. Contact at (614) 717-0822.
Address: 815 W Broad Street # 200 Col, OH 43222
Phone: (614) 717-0822
Web: https://basecampmed.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=franklinton%20%28614%29%20717-0822

Brightview: Provides Substance Abuse treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Case Management services.
Address: 4660 Roberts Rd Col, OH 43228
Phone: 866.934.7450
Web: https://www.brightviewhealth.com/locations/columbus-addiction-treatment-center/

Alcohol, Drugs And Mental Health (ADAMH) Board: ADAMH collaborates more than 30 behavioral health care providers located in neighborhoods throughout the county. ADAMH’s role is to fund, plan and evaluate the community’s mental and behavioral health care services, making sure they are in compliance with best practices.
Address: 447 E Broad St. Col, OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-1057
Web: https://adamhfranklin.org/

Specialized programming aimed at supporting immigrants, refugees, and newcomers to the United States in various aspects of their integration into society.

Ohio Hispanic Coalition: non-profit is dedicated to helping the Latino community reach their full potential. We provide a range of programs and resources to help our community, such as our After-School program, Summer Camp, Latinos in Finance, and Youth in Action
Address: 1535 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220-2003
Phone: (614) 459-6566
Web: https://www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org/

United BANTU of Ohio: The United Bantu of Ohio , Inc. (UBO) assists refugees, low-income, and religious minorities in establishing a home in Franklin County in Columbus by providing educational, cultural, and leadership development opportunities through community organization efforts to address systemic racism and to embrace diversity. The United Bantu represent a traditionally subjected and oppressed cultural group in Africa. The UBO have a Youth Department that utilizes socceer to combat violence as well as traditional dancing and song to combat violence.
Address:
Phone: (614) 596-8136
Web: https://www.ubohio.org/

Alianza 614: This advocacy group of organizations, government agencies, social leaders, and individuals all work to end human trafficking. They offer educational opportunities, host events and have space for people to volunteer in their efforts. Program also provides for
Address: 215 S. Harris Ave Col, OH 43204
Phone: (614) 500-2123
Web: https://somosalianza614.org/

Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services: Tewahedo Services is an advocacy group that provides Summer Camp and Youth Enrichment experiences. The rogram serves grades K-8 and is designed to create a sage and nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, and academic growth during the summer months. The SYEP is a structured and engaging program that prevents summer learning loss. Program activity include: Literacy, Match, SEL, STEAM, Nutrition, Cutural Enrichment, and Educational Field Trips.
Address: 4300 E. Broad St Suite D,
 Columbus, Ohio 43213
Phone: (614) 252-5362/4300
Web: https://ethiotss.org/

Somali Community Link: An advocacy group focusing on supporting the Somali Community. Services provided: Employee Assistance, Case Management, Housing, and Legal Advocacy. The Agency also offers Summer Youth Employment Program where young adults are compensated for their work. There are Case Management opportunities for families and young adults. SUmmer Youth Leadership Academy
Address: 3254 Cleveland Ave Suite 2, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio
Phone: tel:6143687300
Web: https://www.somalicommunitylink.com/

Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS): CRIS assists refugees and immigrants reach safety and stability, sustain self-sufficiency, and achieve successful integration into the Central Ohio community. CRIS has a summer STEAM program and offers a mentorship program to New American youth.
Address: 4645 Executive Dr Suite 102 Col, OH 43220
Phone: 614-235-5747
Web: https://www.crisohio.org/

Somali Community Association of Ohio: Somali Community Association of Ohio provides educational opportunites for adults and children, immigration and citizenship programs, housing availability and afoordibility guidance, ESL classes, daycare programs, and workforce training, youth development and summer programs, and community advocacy.
Address: 3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus OH 43224
Phone: (614) 262-4068
Web: http://www.somaliohio.org/

ASHA Ray of Hope: This program connects victims of domestic violence in the South Asian community to resources, case management, crisis intervention and provides advocacy. They provide interpreter and transportation services as well. Victims can call the free, confidential hotline for help and support. AACS is a community-based organization serving the needs of Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Central Ohio. AASC provides Interpretation and Translation services, Family Support Services for crime victims, Senior and youth programming.
Address: 4900 Reed Rd #300 Col, Oh 43220
Phone: (614) 565-2918 or (614) 326-2121
Web: http://asharayofhope.org/

US Together: Main focus is to: coordinate, organize, and initiate services to refugees and immigrants through education, advocacy, support services, information, referrals, and networking opportunities in to strengthen the community that we live in and to promote international understanding through intercultural exchange
Address: 1415 E. Dublin Granville Rd #100 Col, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 437-9941
Web: https://www.ustogether.us/

Resources and support systems that provide assistance to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minorities.

Equitas Health: When you get care at Equitas Health, you will work with a team of healthcare workers whose goal is to provide you with the best care possible
Address: 1105 Schrock Rd Suite 505 Col, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 563-7456
Web: https://equitashealth.com/locations/columbus-king-lincoln-medical-center/

Kaleidscope Youth Center: LGBTQ+ Youth Advocacy, Youth Leadership,
Address: 603 E. Town St Col, OH 43215
Phone: 614 244-5437
Web: https://www.kycohio.org

Agencies and organizations that offer employment assistance for adults 18 and over.

Future Ready Columbus: Creating Central Ohio Futures is creating a clear pathway to the middle class for working people in Central Ohio, including those who for too long have worked in low wage jobs or couldn’t get a good job despite their best efforts. From helping develop soft skills and practical training to working closely with graduates when it comes to job placement, we aim to provide residents with opportunities for good wages, high quality benefits, safe working conditions, and the ability to retire with dignity. That is what makes working people, their diverse neighborhoods, and American cities, strong.
Address: 215 N Front St Suite 620 Col, OH 43215
Phone: 614 361-2258
Web: https://futurereadyfive.org/

AMP- IMPACT Community Action: This program is a career and work-readiness program for young adults that provides opportunities to explore their interests, get hands-on experience, and train for their dream career. Every young adult is matched with an AMP Coach and builds a customized plan for their future, while helping to overcome current challenges. AMP connects young people with services and assistance to help them gain the skills, employment or knowledge needed to accomplish their goals.
Address: 711 Southwood Ave Col, OH 43207
Phone: 614-452-0487
Web: https://www.impactca.org/faqs/amp

Office of Diversity and Inclusion: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan has been created to encompass the tremendous gains in which each of our departments and small businesses are striving toward making the City of Columbus an inclusive and equitable place to live and work
Address: 1111 E. Broad St Col, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 645-5817
Web: https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Office-of-Diversity-and-Inclusion

Columbus Works: Provides free job readiness training and job placement services. Each participant has an individual coach who guides the individual to reach their financial goals through full-time employment with benefits and competitive pay rates, with great area employers.
Address: 775 W. Broad Suite 270 Col, OH 43222
Phone: (614) 585-8346
Web: columbusworks.org

Leadership Columbus: Suppot and train leaders who relentlessly pursue professional and personal development, civic engagement, and community impact both individually and collectively.
Address: 37 West Broad Street
 Suite 980
 Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: P: 614-225-6934
Web: https://www.leadershipcolumbus.org/

IMPACT: Community Action’s mission is “to fight poverty by providing hope-inspiring help and real opportunities for self-sufficiency.
Address: 711 Southwood Ave Col, OH 43207
Phone: 614.252.2799
Web: https://www.impactca.org/

Creating Central Ohio Futures: Creating Central Ohio Futures is a workforce development non-profit that puts people on a clear pathway to the Middle Class through various programs. Participants have the opportunity to do warehouse work, desk work and learn trades. They provide soft skills and workforce readiness training.
Address: 555. E Rich St Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone:
Web: https://www.ccohf.org/

Eckerd Youth & Families: Provides free career training, job and post-secondary education assistance, industry-recognized certification and supportive services for young adults ages 16 and older. The programs are offered year-round at various locations around Columbus. These services are free to those that meet TANF and/or WIOA eligibility guidelines.
Address: 100 Jefferson Ave Col, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 221-3398 x101
Web: https://eckerd.org/

Health Impact Ohio: Health Impact Ohio is a Regional Healthcare Improvement Collaborative based in Columbus, Ohio. They provide training and coaching in the healthcare field. They have a Summer Accelerator Community Health Worker Training Program.
Address: 855 Grandview Ave Col, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 441-2323
Web: https://www.healthimpactohio.org/team

Hilltop Rise: Economic Community Development Corporation
Address: P.O Box 44105, Columbus OH 43204
Phone: (614) 653-8803
Web: HilltopRise.org

A range of post-incarceration support resources for justice-involved citizens returning to society.

CLEAN: Assistance and resource for males recently relaesed from incarceration in Columbus. Financial literacy, benefits assistance, and housing pogram.
Address: Online
Phone: 614-502-2992
Web: CLEAN | The #1 Business Community for Restored Citizens

Alvis House: Non-Profit agency that offers research based reentry programs, substance abuse treatment, and recovery housing.
Address: 1755 Alum Creek Dr Col, OH 43207
Phone: 614-252-8402
Web: https://alvis180.org/

Dedicated agencies that provide support and assistance in handling legal matters for individuals and businesses.

Ohio Victim Witness Association (OVWA): To be an Ohio leader for crime victims, advocates, and allied professionals by promoting best practices that result in meaningful rights and quality services.
Address: 90 Northwoods Blvd Suite B-6 Col, OH 43235
Phone: (614) 787-9000
Web: Ohio Victim Witness Association |

Ohio Attorney General's Office: The Attorney General’s Office consists of more than 30 sections and special divisions, each with distinct duties. The sections and special divisions enforce the law, provide victim services, training, consumer and business protections.
Address: 30 E. St 14th Floor Col, OH 43215
Phone: (800) 282-0515
Web: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims

Resources focused on providing housing assistance, including rehoming following a tragic event.

Star House: We exist to do whatever it takes to lift youth out of homelessness and into a community of hope.
Address: 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614.826.5868
Web: https://www.starhouse.us/

Southside Hope Community Development Corporation:  Southside Hope Community Development Corporation was established to help connect those in need with available resources. They also provide summer programs for youth.
Address: 2935 Bulen Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-305-5123
Web: https://www.southsidehope.org/

9.1. Rapid Rehousing Shelters – resources designed to help individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness

Van Buren Family Shelter: Van Buren Family shelter offers case management, employment resources, workshops, on site medical providers, educational linkage, meal service and housing search assistance. Unhoused families may also contact the Shelter Board to receive placement at Van Buren, Decsions will be decided based on need and available space in each shelter.
Address: 595 Van Buren Dr, Col, OH 43223
Phone: (614) 689-2020
Web: https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen

A focused set of services that offer support, legal assistance, shelter, counseling, and other resources to help families and survivors of domestic violence escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives, as well as offer services to batterers to prevent further violence.

Ohio Domestic Violence Network: The Ohio Domestic Violence Network advances the principles that all people have the right to an oppression and violence-free life; fosters changes in our economic, social, and political systems; and brings leadership, expertise, and best practices to community programs.
Address: 174 E. Long St Col, OH 43215
Phone: 1.800.934.9840
Web: https://www.odvn.org/

Center for Family Safety & Healing: Addresses all aspects of family violence including child abuse and neglect, teen dating abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. They offer community training and a continuum of research-based prevention, intervention and treatment programs for individuals (like counseling and medical services for foster children) who have experienced family violence.
Address: 655 E. Livingston Ave Col, OH 43205
Phone: (614)-722-8200
Web: https://familysafetyandhealing.org/

10.1. Intimate Partner Violence

– resources to assist individuals who are experiencing or have experienced physical, mental, or emotional violence at the hands of a romantic partner.

Sanctuary Night: Sanctuary Night is a sacred space serving vulnerable womxn who are at risk for sexual exploitation. We provide a place to rest, eat, connect and get desired resources. It is a vibrant community led by survivors and champions to promote the flourishing of all who sit at our table.
Address: 1195 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-349-1154
Web: https://www.sanctuarynight.com/

Ohio Women Against Domestic Violence: A domestc violence advocay group that provides supportive services in the areas of food, housing, volunteer activities, peer mentorship, and mental health counseling.
Address:
Phone: 614-780-8484
Web: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086082507432

10.2. Batterer Intervention Services

– available programming for individuals who have been convicted of any domestic violence-related criminal charge to prevent future acts of violence.

10.3. Victim Services

– resources for victims of domestic and family violence to assist in rebuilding their lives.

The Center for Family Safety and Healing: Our goal is to end family violence and create safe and thriving communities. Our team of experts provides each person the personalized care they need, while working to eliminate the impact of family violence to society.
Address: 655 E Lvingston Ave Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 722-8200
Web: https://familysafetyandhealing.org/

Bravo Buckeye Region Anti- Violence Organization: The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQI survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault.

Phone: (1866) 862-7286 or (614) 333-1907
Web: Bravo – The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) 

10.4. Emergency Housing

– urgent housing services for individuals who are facing potentially life-threatening circumstances.

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA): Provides low-income and Section 8 housing and helps people access decent, safe and affordable housing. They can help Section 8 families become homeowners and become economically independent of housing assistance. They also offer care coordination services, homeownership and self-sufficiency programs for residents.
Address: 1407 Cleveland Ave Col, OH 43211
Phone: (614) 421-6000
Web: cmhanet.com

Asian American Community Services: Serving the needs of Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Central Ohio. Classes offered: Family Support Program, Healthy Asian Youth, Senior Outreach, Asian Healthcare Initiative, Interpretation & Translation, ESL Classes, Citizenship Classes.

Phone: (614) 220-4023 or (614) 266-4208
Web: Asian American Community Services

10.5.  Family Services

– resources offering a range of support for families dealing with various challenges, such as parenting, health, education, financial stress, and domestic issues, including child abuse.

Godman Guild: Godman Guild offers free adult education classes (GED preparation, ESOL, job training, computer skills), community engagement programs, and youth programming (after school homework help, mentoring, and summer programs).
Address: 195 N Grant Ave Col, OH 43215
Phone: 614-294-5476
Web: https://www.godmanguild.org/

Help and Hope Community Center Inc.: Help and Hope Community Center Inc. provides After School Programs, Computer & Financial Literacy, Mental Health Program, Social work & Family Support, Youth and Empowerment Training.
Address: 4182 Worth Ave Col, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 804-2915
Web: https://franklinton.org/?resource-item=help-hope-community-center

NCBC Human Services: The mission of New Covenant Believers' Church is "Bringing Lives Into Focus with the Word to Serve
Address: 3400 Kohr Blvd Columbus, Ohio
Phone: (614) 475-1678
Web: https://ncbchurch.org/

New Birth Christian Ministries: To transform our families, schools, community and city by introducing everyone to Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that Christ will change their hearts and baptize them into His family by the Holy Spirit which is called the New Birth.
Address: 3475 Refugee Rd Col, OH 43232
Phone: (614) 236-9080
Web: https://www.newbirthcm.org/

Huckleberry House: At Huck House, our goal is to support young people and families struggling with tough situations like homelessness, substance abuse, poverty, and violence. Because we know everyone’s problems are unique, we offer a variety of programs that can help.
Address: 1421 Hamlet St Col, OH 43201
Phone: (614) 294-8097
Web: https://www.huckhouse.org/

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS): Franklin Children Services is the public agency mandated by federal and state law to ensure that our community's children are safe and well cared for. FCCS provides protection, care, and permanency for children who are abused, neglected, or dependent. FCCS also provides services for unruly youth as well as justice involved youth.
Address: 855 W Mound St. Col, OH 43223
Phone: (614) 275-2571
Web: https://fccs.us/

YWCA: Provide affordable housing and supportive services for women recovering from drug-related, alcohol-related, and mental illnesses. The YWCA Family Center provides emergency shelter and critical services including, family assistance, family advocacy, childcare, employment and resource center to help central Ohio families find housing. The YWCA Kids Place offers affordable childcare during the school year and summer programs for families in Gahanna and Westerville school districts. They also provide leadership training for high school girls and adult women
Address: 65 S 4th St Col, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-9121
Web: https://www.ywcacolumbus.org

Child Development Council of Franklin County: Provides Head Start and Early Head Start educational services to infants and children aged 6 weeks-5 years of age. They operate full and part-day centers, partner with privately-owned child care centers and provide one-on-one home base services. They also offer mental health services, disabilities services, developmental screenings, nutrition services, onsite medical screenings, kindergarten readiness preparation, speech, vision, and hearing screenings, educational field trips, and various family engagement opportunities. Case management services are provide to parents and caretakers including economic mobility services, workforce development, adult education services, and advocacy and resource support. Visit the website for Head Start locations and Child Care partner agencies
Address: 999 Crupper Ave Col, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 271-4056
Web: https://www.cdcheadstart.org/

Gladden Community House: Gladden Community House is a settlement house located in the heart of Franklinton on the near west side of Columbus, Ohio. As a mission driven non-profit agency, we offer a broad range of social services to individuals, families, and groups.
Address: 183 Hawkes Ave Col, OH 43223
Phone: (614) 227-1600
Web: www.gladdenhouse.org

Franklin County Family & Children First Council: The mission of Franklin County Family and Children First Council(FCFC) is to increase the access, capacity and effectiveness of services for the most vulnerable Franklin County youth and their families. Our guiding values explain how we work with children and families to fulfill this mission
Address: 2760A Airport Dr Col, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 229-7000
Web: https://www.franklinfamilyfirst.org/

Central Community House: A neighborhood-based community center that serves the near east and near south neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio. They offer soft skills training, employment assistance, financial education training and emergency housing programs to help access rent or mortgage assistance, food nutrition programs, utility services, health care, parenting workshops and more. Additionally they offer afterschool programs, summer programs, and child care for ages six-weeks through five-years-old.
Address: 1150 E. Main St Col, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 252-3157
Web: https://www.cchouse.org/programs#youth

Celebrate One: Provides free information, resources and support for pregnant / parenting women and teens. Baby Bump & Beyond is a direct connection to help families find the level of support and resources needed through every stage of growth–for mom, dad, caregiver, child and the entire family. Call, or send a message online for help with setting up the first prenatal visit and refer to other resources.
Address: 1111 E. Broad St Suite 302A Col, OH 43205
Phone: (614)-645-1717
Web: Our Programs - City of Columbus, Ohio

Caresource Health: Provides Medicaid and Medicare Services. Transportation maybe provided for health appointments (including WIC appointments), food banks, food pantries, food clinics, and grocery stores. Element of Community Outreach available, resource shares include Sanitary, Hygeiene, and Education materials.
Address: 65 E. State St #850 Col, OH 43215
Phone: 614-406-6663
Web: caresource.com

Children's Hunger Alliance: Children's Hunger Alliance works with schools, community organizations, faith-based groups and child care providers throughout Ohio to increase participation in USDA child nutrition programs. They provide summer meals for Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Address: 1105 Schrock Rd Suite 505 Col, OH 43229
Phone: 614-341-7700
Web: childrenshungeralliance.org