Resource Guide
Our communities are full of resources in abundance. However not everyone knows how to find or utilize these resources. That's why we are providing a list for people to utilize for when the time is right.
FOOD & NUTRITION
3960 Brookham Dr, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614-277-3663
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945 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-445-7342 x41
888 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-445-8400
Website: https://stowemission.org/
Multiple Locations
Phone: 614-389-4477 (Downtown Branch)
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318 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-228-2498
Website: http://gladdenhouse.org/food-pantry/
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711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-252-2799
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1460 S Champion Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-443-5130
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St. John’s United Church of Christ
59 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-224-8634
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Phone: 614-263-5662
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440 Marion Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-445-7236
Holy Rosary & St. John Catholic Church
640 S Ohio Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, lower level
Phone: 614-252-5926 ext. 3
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Corpus Christi & St. Ladislas Catholic Church
277 Reeb Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-443-2828
Website: https://ccslcolumbus.org/
139 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614-579-5493
HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Multiple Locations
Phone: 614-389-4477 (Downtown Branch)
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Healthy Eating And Living Initiative (HEAL)
946 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-445-7342 x41
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Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, Inc.
200 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-227-0301
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633 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-263-5662
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888 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-445-8400
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280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-525-3160
788 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43203
Phone: 614-273-2843
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The Breathing Association (Mobile Medical Unit)
Phone: 614-273-2843
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Free Dietician Meal Planning & Advise
Phone Appointment: 1-855-699-6937
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Columbus Health Literacy Committee
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43215
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Social Work Help Line: 614-645-6807
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HOUSING & RENT ASSISTANCE
The Open Shelter (Day Shelter & Advocacy Center)
61 East Mound Street. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-222-2885
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Coalition On Homelessness and Housing In Ohio (COHHIO)
175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-280-1984
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Phone: 888-485-7999
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Rent/Mortgage Aid & Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-252-2799
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Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services
PRC (Prevention, Retention and Contingency)
Emergency Assistance Program
1721 Northland Park Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43229
Phone: 1-844-640-OHIO (6446)
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COMPASS (Congregational Outreach Ministries
Program of Assistance & Social Service)
760 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205
(east side of building)
Phone: (614)463-9612
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Multiple Locations
Phone: 614-715-2030 (Van Buren Center)
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65 South Fourth St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-9121
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183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614-227-1600
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788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-484-9111
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1390 Dublin Rd., Columbus OH 43215
Phone: 614-884-2441, option 1, then option 4
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Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
Memorial Hall, 280 E Broad St. Room 100, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-525-2500
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Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
880 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Phone: 614-421-6000
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UTILITIES
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711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-246-0019
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COMPASS (Congregational Outreach Ministries
Program of Assistance & Social Service)
760 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205
(east side of building)
Phone: (614)463-9612
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183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone (614) 227-1600
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788 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43203
Phone: 614-273-2843
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HEALTHCARE
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Columbus Health Literacy Committee (Resources)
Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43215
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1390 Dublin Rd., Columbus OH 43215
Phone: 614-884-2441
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Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
Memorial Hall, 280 E Broad St. Room 100, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-525-2500
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COVID-19 RESOURCES
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Phone: 1-833-427-5634
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE & IDs
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Office of Vital Statistics Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-645-7331
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ID for All People
946 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-445-7342 ext. 29
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Joint Organization for Inner City Needs (JOIN)
578 E Main St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-241-2531 or 614-241-2530
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State ID & Birth Certificate
139 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614-579-5493 or john@stonevillagechurch.org
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711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-246-0019
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EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION
Workforce Development
1331 Edgehill Road, Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: Call/Text Angela 614-557-2875
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The Residences at Career Gateway (RCG) Training Center
755 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-620-7888
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65 South Fourth St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-9121
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Re-Entry Program
711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-252-2799
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South Side Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Multiple Locations
Phone: 614-954-2427 ext. 29
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PARENTING/CHILD SUPPORT
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Phone: 614-645-1717
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946 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-620-9198
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The Diaper Angels (Jerome United Methodist Church)
10531 Jerome Road, Plain City, OH 43064
Phone: 614-873-8851
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Little Bottoms Free Store (Central City Church)
Diapers, wipes, baby clothes, and community
89 West Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43222
Phone: 614-300-5413
Multiple Locations
Phone: 614-389-4477 (Downtown Branch
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YOUTH SERVICES
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital
700 Childrens Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614-722-2000
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital SPARK Program
Free School Supplies: Kindergarten Fall 2021
Phone: Call Mickie at (614) 355-0714 or email SPARK@NationwideChildrens.org
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Youth Development (Community Development for All People)
946 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
All People After School Program: 614-477-6775
All People CDF Freedom School: 614-477-0144
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Multiple Locations
Phone: 614-389-4477 (Downtown Branch)
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183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone (614) 227-1600
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711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-453-1641
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280 Reeb Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-444-1529
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Columbus Early Learning Centers
Multiple Locations
Phone: 614-253-5525
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TRANSPORTATION
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Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
William J. Lhota Building, COTA Customer Experience Center
33 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-228-1776
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910 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-645-7157
Bikes for All People (Community Development for All People)
934 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-670-8685
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Traffic Safety
Phone: 614-645-3048
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GENERAL & OTHER
Crisis/Emergency, Disaster Assistance,
Essential Needs, For Service Providers,
New to U.S., Union Members, 2020 Census
Phone: 2-1-1
(24/7/365, 180 Languages, Confidential)
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Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
Job Assistance, Food/Cash Assistance, Medicaid/Medicare, Childcare, etc.
1721 Northland Park Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43229
Phone: 1-844-640-6446
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946 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-443-1713 (Call to schedule appointment)
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Multiple Locations
Phone: 614-389-4477 (Downtown Branch)
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Activism & Advocacy
65 South Fourth St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-9121
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Translation Services
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Appliance & Furniture Bank Assistance
711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-252-2799
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Coalition On Homelessness and Housing In Ohio
Ohio Voting Services
175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-280-1984
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Transitioning Out of Jail or Prison
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203
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Legal Aid/Representation
1108 City Park Ave, Suite 101, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-241-2001
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Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
Veteran Services
Memorial Hall, 280 E Broad St. Room 100, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-525-2500
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Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Resource Center
Legal Information/Help
375 S. High Street, 6th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
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Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio
Free Impartial Conflict Resolution Assistance
67 Jefferson Avenue Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-7191
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South Side Thrive Collaborative
Community Organization/Resources
Phone: 614-722-6539
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Health Resource Lists
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1865 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43207
Phone: 614-589-0028
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