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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

 

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

3960 Brookham Dr, Grove City, OH 43123

Phone: 614-277-3663

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All People’s Fresh Market

945 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Phone: 614-445-7342 x 110

 

Stowe Mission of Central Ohio

888 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 

Phone: 614-445-8400

Website: https://stowemission.org/

 

YMCA of Central Ohio

Multiple Locations

Phone: 614-389-4477 (Downtown Branch)

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Gladden Community Center

318 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43223

Phone: 614-228-2498

Website: http://gladdenhouse.org/food-pantry/

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IMPACT Community Action

711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

Phone: 614-252-2799

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LSS Champion Food Pantry

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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Local Matters Veggie Van

Phone: 614-263-5662

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May's Produce

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/

 

Stone Village Church

139 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 

Phone: 614-579-5493 

Website: http://stonevillagechurch.org/outreach

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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YMCA of Central Ohio

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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Local Matters

633 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 

Phone: 614-263-5662

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Stowe Mission of Central Ohio

888 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 

Phone: 614-445-8400

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Franklin County Public Health

280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Phone: 614-525-3160

 

The Breathing Association

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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Kroger Health Telenutrition

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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Columbus CARE Coalition

Social Work Help Line: 614-645-6807

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StartYourRecovery.org

Columbus, Ohio

Support for overcoming substance misuse tailored to you.

Find Support Near You

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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COHHIO Housing Information

Phone: 888-485-7999

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IMPACT Community Action

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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YMCA of Central Ohio

Multiple Locations

Phone: 614-715-2030 (Van Buren Center)

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YWCA Columbus

65 South Fourth St, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-224-9121 

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Gladden Community Center

183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43223 

Phone: 614-227-1600

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Columbus Urban League

788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203

Phone: 614-484-9111

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Physicians CareConnection

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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IMPACT Community Action

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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Gladden Community Center

183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43223 

Phone (614) 227-1600

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The Breathing Association

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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Physicians CareConnection

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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Ohio Department of Health

Phone: 1-833-427-5634

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Franklin County Public Health

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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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Stone Village Church

State ID & Birth Certificate

139 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 

Phone: 614-579-5493 or john@stonevillagechurch.org 

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IMPACT Community Action

711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

Phone: 614-246-0019

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EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION

 

Goodwill Columbus

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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YWCA Columbus

65 South Fourth St, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-224-9121 

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IMPACT Community Action

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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Celebrate One

Phone: 614-645-1717

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Thrive 2 Five

911 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: 614-696-4099

 

YMCA of Central Ohio

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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YMCA of Central Ohio

Multiple Locations

Phone: 614-389-4477 (Downtown Branch)

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Gladden Community Center

183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43223 

Phone (614) 227-1600

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IMPACT Community Action

711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

Phone: 614-453-1641

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South Side Early Learning

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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Office of Sustainability

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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Vision Zero Columbus

Traffic Safety

Phone: 614-645-3048

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GENERAL & OTHER

 

HandsOn Central Ohio 211

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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United Methodist Free Store

946 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43206

Phone: 614-443-1713 (Call to schedule appointment)

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YMCA of Central Ohio

Multiple Locations

Phone: 614-389-4477 (Downtown Branch)

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YWCA Columbus

Activism & Advocacy

65 South Fourth St, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-224-9121

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Mid-Ohio Foodbank Agency 360

Translation Services

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IMPACT Community Action

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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Columbus Urban League

Transitioning Out of Jail or Prison

788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203

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Legal Aid Society of Columbus

Legal Aid/Representation

1108 City Park Ave, Suite 101, Columbus, OH 43206

Phone: 614-241-2001

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Birth Injury Justice Center

Assistance for disabilities caused by birth injuries

Phone: 855-940-2324

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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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Columbus Public Health

Health Resource Lists

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All People Arts

1865 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43207

Phone: 614-589-0028

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