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Help for Refugees & Immigrants

ASHA Ray of Hope

Connects victims of domestic violence in the South Asian community with help and resources. They provide interpreter and transportation services as well. Victims can call the free, confidential hotline for help and support.
4900 Reed Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
24/7 Helpline: (614) 565-2918
(614) 326-2121
asharayofhope.org

Asian American Community Services (AACS)

Provides a variety of services for the Asian community:

After school and summer tutoring and mentoring programs for Asian Americans in grades K to 12, including educational, ESOL and college prep activities
Family Support Program (counseling) for victims of bullying, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and hate crimes
24-hour interpreting / translation services
Computer and English classes
Career and college development workshops
Free health clinic and Hepatitis B testing

4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
Main Line: (614) 220-4023
Interpreting Hotline: (614) 216-4988
aacsohio.org

Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)

Serves refugees, asylees and immigrants in central Ohio by providing the following services:

Free employment counseling, skills training and job placement help
Services for new refugees for the first 3 months of their arrival in the U.S
ESOL (English) classes and translation services
Immigration legal programs, including help with citizenship applications, notary services, visa extensions, green card applications, immigration photos and work authorization
Counseling and support to limited English proficient (LEP) people who are victims of crimes or trafficking
Health and wellness programs

New clients are seen on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis during open immigration intake at the east office. After paying an initial fee, clients can meet with one of the lawyers.
1925 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 235-5747
crisohio.org

Ohio Hispanic Coalition

Offers several free services to the Hispanic community including:

Homework help and educational after school programs
Summer camps for Latino / Hispanic children
Translation and interpretation services
English (ESOL) and citizenship classes for adults
Support group for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

100 East Campus View Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 840-9934
ohiohispaniccoalition.org

Somali Community Association of Ohio (SCAO)

Provides a variety of services for Somali youth and adults.

Free adult English (ESOL) classes and after school programs for Somali youth
Legal services, including help with immigration problems, landlord-tenant disputes and workplace issues
Help with school concerns and personal needs
Translation services and job help
Housing assistance
Family counseling and support to Somali women who are victims of domestic violence
Shelter referrals

3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
somaliohio.org/services