This page serves as a guide to community resources in Central Ohio. It provides information on various services, programs, and organizations available to support residents and their families in a wide range of needs. We welcome everyone to explore these resources to find the assistance you need to thrive.
| CHILDCARE | ||
| Job and Family Services | https://jfs.ohio.gov/child-care | Childcare assistance |
| Action for Children | https://www.actionforchildren.org/ | Childcare, parenting classes and support |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | ||
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 | Support for victims of domestic violence |
| CHOICES | https://lssnetworkofhope.org/choices/ | Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence |
| The Lighthouse | https://www.lancasterlh.org/ | Shelter for victims of domestic violence |
| Union County Children Services | https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/ | Identifying and/or reporting child abuse or neglect |
| EDUCATION | ||
| Adult Workforce Development Center | https://www.eastland-fairfield.com/o/aw | Adult education |
| Aspire Workforce and Adult Education | https://highered.ohio.gov/educators/workforce-adult-ed/aspire | Acquire skills for success in post-secondary education and employment |
| FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | ||
| Ohio Works First | https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/departments/HumanServices/ohio-works-first | Financial assistance |
| Job and Family Services | https://jfs.ohio.gov/cash-food-and-refugee-assistance | Cash, food, and refugee assistance |
| FOOD BANKS / CLOTHING | ||
| People in Need | https://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/ | Food pantry and emergency services |
| Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) | https://grin4gahanna.org/ | Food pantry, diapers |
| Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) | https://warmwesterville.org/ | Food, economic, and spiritual support |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective | https://mofc.org/ | Food pantry |
| Hilliard Food Pantry | https://www.hilliardfoodpantry.org/ | Food pantry, utility assistance |
| Hope Center | https://www.hopecenterohio.org/ | Emergency assistance, food pantry, homeless services, legal clinic, clothing |
| HOUSING | ||
| Salvation Army | https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southwest-ohio/central-ohio/home/ | Housing and utility assistance |
| Ohio Housing Locator | https://www.ohiohousinglocator.org/ | Affordable and accessible rental housing |
| MEDICAL | ||
| Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening | https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/breast-cervical-cancer-project/welcome-to | Breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic program |
| Healthchek | https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/healthchek/healthchek | Periodic healthcare screening, diagnosis, and treatment |
| Columbus Free Clinic | https://columbusfreeclinic.com/ | Medical care |
| Fairfield Community Health Center | https://www.fchc.org/ | Quality, affordable health care |
| MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT | ||
| NAMI | https://namiohio.org/ | Mental health, survivor assistance, children’s welfare |
| Veterans Crisis Line | Call 988 / option 1 or text 838255 | Veterans’ assistance |
| National Suicide Prevention Line | Call or text 988 | Mental health and emotional distress support |
| HelpLine | https://helplinedelmor.org/ | Mental health support |
| NetCare Access | https://www.netcareaccess.org/ | Crisis support, behavioral healthcare, emotional support |
| Mental Health Recovery Board | https://www.mhrbuc.org/ | Mental health support |
| RESOURCE DIRECTORIES | ||
| 211.org | https://www.211.org/ | Resource directory to find help for a variety of needs |
| Lutheran Social Services | https://lssnetworkofhope.org/ | Food pantries, housing, health centers |
| Delaware Public Health District | https://www.delawarehealth.org/ | Preventative healthcare |
| Fairfield 2-1-1 | https://www.fairfieldcounty211.org/ | Resource directory to find help for a variety of needs |
| United Way | https://www.uwayfairfieldco.org/ | Education, health, and financial stability |
| Fairfield Community Action Agency | https://www.faircaa.org/ | Housing, food pantry, Head Start |
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE / ADDICTION | ||
| SAMHSA | https://www.samhsa.gov/ | Substance abuse and mental health support |
| NAMI Delaware/Morrow County | https://dmmhrsb.org/ | Mental health and substance abuse treatment |
| TRANSPORTATION | ||
| Gohio Commute | https://gohiocommute.com/#/pages/about-morpc | Commute assistance and emergency rides |
| Free Charity Cars | https://freecharitycars.org/ | Free vehicles for victims of domestic violence or low-income families |
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