Pregnancy / New Baby
Born to Read Program at St. Ann’s Hospital
Starting at birth, you can use simple games and activities to help your child develop skills that will make reading and succeeding in school easier. A youth librarian from the Westerville Public Library will share basic research about brain development and early literacy skills, with lots of opportunity for hands on fun. This free class is offered once a month and intended for parents/caregivers of children birth to 2 years old.
500 South Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 898-MOMS
www.mountcarmelhealth.com
Breastfeeding & Nutrition Resources
Are you looking for resources for breastfeeding, WIC programs, breast pumps or milk banks? Click below to go to the Food & Nutrition section of CAP4Kids.
Go to CAP4Kids Breastfeeding Resources
Caring for 2
This program is administered through Columbus Public Health with a team of community care coordinators, public health nurses and licensed social workers. They provide guidance and health services for African-American women who are pregnant or parenting young children in zip codes 43201, 43203, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43211, 43215, and 43219. All services are free to the women in the program. You can also view their Maternal Provider Directory which lists providers who help with maternal mental health. Call or visit their web page for details.
240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 645-7417
http://publichealth.columbus.gov/caring-for-2
Car Seat Basics at St. Ann’s Hospital
Join a certified car seat technician to learn all you need to know about the best car seat protection for your child based on his or her age and weight. Learn how to properly fit a car seat into your car or van, how to correctly use the safety belt system, and how to adjust LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) in this free class offered once a month.
500 South Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 898-MOMS
www.mountcarmelhealth.com
Catholic Social Services
Counseling and education are provided for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy to explore options. They can help women who are considering adoption as well. Services are offered in Newark and Zanesville as well.
197 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 857-1218
www.colscss.org
Center for Healthy Families
Pregnant teens in Franklin County ages 13 to 19, or teens who are parents, can call to get the help they need, including health care, parenting help, housing, education, child care and employment assistance, based on the individual needs of each teen. Health care professionals can click below to make a referral as well.
500 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 884-4200
http://centerforhealthyfamilies.org
Center for New Beginnings Shelter & Services
Provides safety and support to women and children in Licking County who are victims of domestic violence. A free, confidential 24-hour crisis line is available for those who may have questions or concerns about domestic violence and for those who are in search of a safe home.
195 Union Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 349-7066
www.thewoodland.org
Central Ohio Infant Loss Support Groups
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital Seasons for Healing
A support group open to all parents who have experienced the death of a child. They meet at the Center for Family & Child Advocacy on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Children and adults are welcome.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-5250
www.nationwidechildrenshospital.org/family-support-groups - Ohio Health Infant Loss Support Group
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Kobacker House.
3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 566-4509
www.ohiohealth.com - Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Pregnancy Loss Support Group
Provides comfort and education for individuals, couples and family members who have experienced pregnancy loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or who have lost a newborn or infant. They meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Women’s Health Center on Cooper Road and the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Evergreen Center on Dublin Road.
477 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 234-5999 or (614) 898-4024
www.mountcarmelhealth.com - Mount Carmel Hospice Evergreen Center
Offers several grief support groups for children and adults.
1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 234-0200
www.mountcarmelhealth.com - Compassionate Friends
A local support group to help families with their grief after the death of a child at any age. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Ascension Church. They also meet in Delaware and other areas around Ohio.
1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbusoh.org - Hospice of Central Ohio Pregnancy & Infant Loss Group
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Newark. Childcare is provided.
2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 344-0311
www.hospiceofcentralohio.org - Dublin Counseling Center At a Loss Support Group
Offers a free support group for parents who have lost a child. They meet on the first and third Tuesday evening of the month.
299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 889-5722
www.dublincounselingcenter.org - Sudden Infant Death Network of Ohio
Offers support nationwide and locally (with 10 locations in Ohio) to families who have lost children to SIDS. Call their toll-free hotline for advice, support and help finding a local support group.
421 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
(800) 477-SIDS or (800) 477-7437
www.sidsohio.org - East Central Health Center
1180 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-5535 - John Maloney Southside Health Center
3781 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 645-3163 - St. Stephen’s Health Center
1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 645-2700 - Columbus Northeast Health Center
3433 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 645-1600 - Columbus West Health Center
2300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 645-2300 - Resources for Pregnant Women, Families & Children (English)
- Resources for Pregnant Women, Families & Children (Spanish)
- Resources for Pregnant Women, Families & Children (Somali)
- Grace Baptist Church
3491 Paris Boulevard, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 890-0078, ext. 10 - Immanuel Baptist Church
3417 Palmetto Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 272-7038 - 3255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 222-3531 - 1511 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 222-3525 - 18 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 222-3604 - 133 Lewis Avenue, Circleville, Ohio 43113
(740) 474-4741 - Whitehall Family Health Center
882 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 235-5555 - Grant Medical Center Outpatient Clinic
393 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 566-9108 - Riverside Hospital OB/GYN Community Care
3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 566-5757 - Ohio Health Wellness on Wheels
393 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 566-9000 - OSU 2C Cramblett Medical Clinic
456 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 293-8045 - Mount Carmel West Outpatient Clinic
793 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 234-5036 - St. Ann’s Family Practice Center
495 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 898-8808 - East Central Health Center
1180 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 645-5535 - John Maloney Southside Health Center
3781 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 645-3163 - St. Stephen’s Health Center
1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 645-2700 - Columbus Northeast Health Center
3433 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 645-1600 - Columbus West Family Health & Wellness Center
2300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 645-2300 - Women’s Health Center
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-1850 - Citadel Worship and Service Center
3662 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-9611 - East Main Worship and Service Center
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-6811 - West Mound Worship and Service Center
2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 274-7600 - Chapel at Worthington Woods Worship and Service Center
760 Worthington Woods Boulevard, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 846-1884 - Southside Service Center
888 South Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 449-8066
Central Ohio Rescue & Restore / Gracehaven House
Helps victims of human trafficking, including children, teens, men and women. To get help or report a tip, call their helpline.
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 285-4357 or (888) 881-5465
www.centralohiorescueandrestore.org
Childbirth Connection
Provides a wide range of online information for pregnant women, including the stages of pregnancy, labor pain, information about cesarean sections, choosing a place of birth and much more. They also provide a wide range of evidence-based medicine for health care professionals.
260 Madison, New York, New York 10010
(212) 777-5000
www.childbirthconnection.org
CHOICES
Provides 24-hour emergency shelter, counseling and legal support for women facing domestic violence and their children (birth to age 17). The location is kept confidential for safety reasons. Offers help during times of crisis, and comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence. Call the 24-hour crisis line for help and advice.
(614) 224-4663
www.choicescolumbus.org
CJ Foundation for SIDS
A helpful online site for grieving families who have lost a child to SIDS. Parents can join online support groups, share stories with other parents and find out more about SIDS.
www.cjsids.org
Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers
They provide a wide range of services to teens and adults at 5 locations in Columbus. Services include pregnancy testing, obstetric / gynecology care, contraception, well woman exams and treatment of pelvic pain. Uninsured patients may pay for services based on a sliding scale. They accept most health insurances as well, including Medicaid. Interpreting services are available upon request. Call to schedule an appointment.
www.colnhc.org/services/ob-gyn
Columbus Public Health Resource Lists
Provides a detailed listing of community resources for pregnant women, families and children.
Columbus Public Health Women’s Health Center
Provides pregnancy care, pregnancy testing, gynecological exams, contraception, STD treatment and well-women’s health care. They offer a sliding scale fee for those without insurance, and many insurances are accepted. Services are provided by appointment only, except for pregnancy testing which is on a walk-in basis. Walk-in pregnancy tests are $10 for uninsured patients.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Gynecology: (614) 645-1850 or OB: (614) 645-6424
http://publichealth.columbus.gov
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
A national organization that provides support for women with postpartum depression or emotional problems associated with pregnancy. Women can call their toll-free hotline for non-urgent confidential support and advice.
6076 Southwest 54th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97219
(800) 944-4PPD or (800) 944-4773
www.postpartum.net
Directions for Youth & Families Teen Childbirth Education Classes
Their Teen Parent Connection offers counseling, case management, parent education and free childbirth classes to youth ages 12-21 who are parenting or in their 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Referrals to other community resources are also provided.
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-2661
www.dfyf.org
Elizabeth Blackwell Center Parenting Program & New Moms Group
The Elizabeth Blackwell Center Parenting Program is offered as an extension of childbirth education and wellness programs at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Their programs are designed to support the overall well-being of children and adults across the lifespan. They offer a New Mother support group, Positive Discipline, Parenting Separately, and many more. There is also a Parent Helpline. Some of the services are free and some of the programs require a small fee. Click here for class and program listings.
3724-A Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 566-4446
www.ohiohealth.com
Hands On Central Ohio
Hands On’s comprehensive information and referral service connects those in need with thousands of social service, government and community resources. They help find a solution to any need. Free and confidential, 2-1-1 is available throughout Franklin County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can help with housing, food and clothing.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2-1-1 or (614) 221-6766
www.handsoncentralohio.org
Help Me Grow
Helps with concerns about a child’s development, such as an infant or toddler’s language, feeding, walking, handling of toys, seeing or hearing. Call the hotline to be connected to your local HMG program, or complete and submit the referral form on their website.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 644-8389
www.ohiohelpmegrow.org
Kindway
Formerly known as Shepard’s Place, they provide maternity clothing, infant clothing and family clothing. Call for details and other services offered.
6950-F American Parkway Avenue,Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
(614) 501-7322
http://www.kindway.org/
Maternity Resource Centers
The maternity resource centers provide free maternity clothes and infant and toddler clothing. Diapers, bottles, and baby equipment are also provided, subject to availability. Call for hours.
Medline Postpartum Depression Information in Multiple Languages
Find out about postpartum depression in many languages. Go online to view handouts in Spanish, Somali, French and many other languages.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
Mt. Carmel’s Welcome Home Program
Offers a free home wellness visit with a Registered Nurse for new moms who delivered their baby at a hospital in the Mt. Carmel Health System. The nurse will check baby’s weight, umbilical cord and sleeping and eating habits. Mom will also be examined to ensure she is recovering well and have any of her questions answered. During the visit, the nurse will also discuss breastfeeding, important facts about baby’s growth and development and give an overall nursing assessment. Contact for additional information.
6150 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 546-4227
www.mountcarmelhealth.com/welcome-home
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides free, confidential 24/7 help, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families.
(800) 799-SAFE or (800) 799-7233
www.ndvh.org
Nationwide Children’s Hospital First Steps Infant Care Class
A class for new expecting parents to learn about basic baby care, including bathing, safety and common infant health concerns. The class is open to adopting and foster parents as well.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
www.nationwidechildrenshospital.org
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Infant Massage Class
Research shows that babies who are massaged sleep deeper and longer, spend more time active and alert for learning, and increase bonding and attachments to their parents. Learn to calm and soothe your baby through nurturing touch. These free classes are available by appointment to parents/caregivers on Wednesday afternoons for an hour. Call for details.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2252
www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resource-center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Incredible Years Parent/Baby & Parent/Toddler Groups
The Help Me Grow Program and Nurse Family Partnership at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a free parent support group to parents or caregivers of infants and toddlers. The Parent-Baby support group requires an 8-week session commitment. The Parent-Toddler support group requires a 10-week session commitment. Sessions are held across from the hospital’s main campus at the Center for Family Safety and Healing. Contact directly for more information.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-8260
www.nationwidechildrens.org/ccfa
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Provides free, confidential advice 24 hours a day. Call toll-free for help. Call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or someone else.
English: (800) 273-8255 or Spanish: (888) 628-9454
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Helps transform the lives of first-time, low-income moms and their babies. A specially trained nurse visits a mom in her home throughout pregnancy and until her baby is 2 years old. Women must be enrolled no later than the 28th week of pregnancy. Nurse-Family Partnership provides expectant mothers with a relationship they can count on. The program is free to all eligible women.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-8222
www.nationwidechildrens.org
Parenting Resources for Pregnant Teens & New Moms
Click below to go to the Parenting Page of CAP4Kids, which has resources for pregnant moms, teen parenting classes, helpful websites and more!
Go to CAP4Kids Parenting Page
Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement for Moms (POEM)
Offers free mom-to-mom support over the phone, by email or in groups. Go online to find out more about postpartum depression, survivor stories and helpful links. Their central Ohio blogspot gives up-to-date information about local group meetings, support and information. POEM is the Ohio section of Postpartum Support International (PSI).
2323 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 315-8989
www.poemonline.org
Planned Parenthood
Clinics are located throughout Ohio and offer pregnancy services, birth control, emergency contraception, HIV and STD testing, and men’s and women’s health services. All locations in Columbus offer confidential STD testing and treatment. The Franklinton Health Center on West Broad Street has walk-in hours on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. for teens 19 and under. Free anonymous HIV testing is available during the walk-in hours on the 4th Wednesday of the month. The clinics see patients Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. They accept government insurance and offer sliding fees based on income.
Pregnancy Care Connection
Pregnant women living in Franklin County can call this hotline to schedule their initial pregnancy visit. The hotline is for women who are uninsured, women who have government health insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina, Healthy Start) or women who are insured but have limited resources. By calling this number, pregnant women are able to see a doctor sooner.
Call for an appointment: (614) 227-9866
Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers
Ohio Health
Ohio State University Health Care
Mount Carmel Health
Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers
Columbus Public Health
www.healthymothersandbabies.org
Ohio Safe Havens for Newborns
Provides birth parents the option to leave an infant (up to 30 days old) with a medical worker in a hospital, a medical worker at a fire department or other emergency service organization, or a peace officer at a law enforcement agency. If the infant is left with a person at one of these places, and has not been abused, the parent will face no legal consequences for making this choice. Call the Help Me Grow hotline for information and advice.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Help Me Grow Hotline: (800) 755-4769
http://jfs.ohio.gov/safehavens
Ohio Medicaid Healthy Start & Healthy Families
Healthy Start offers free and low-cost health care coverage to pregnant women. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital care, pregnancy services, vision, dental and mental health services. Check eligibility and download the application online, or call the Medicaid Consumer Hotline.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Medicaid Hotline: (800) 324-8680
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/consumers/familychild.stm
Salvation Army Neighborhood Centers
Provide baby supplies, clothing, diapers and food, subject to availability, at several locations throughout Columbus. Cribs and car seats are sometimes available as well. Moms can meet with caseworkers at the locations to receive vouchers to use in the stores.
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
24-hour free, confidential local rape helpline offering emotional support, counseling referrals and community education for victims of sexual assault, rape, abuse and incest.
1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
Central Ohio Hotline: (614) 267-7020
National Hotline (RAINN): (800) 656-4673
www.ohiohealth.com
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Helps people nationwide whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. Parents can go online to chat with others going through similar situations, participate in discussion groups and find local resources and information about infant loss.
402 Jackson Street, St. Charles, Missouri 63301
(800) 821-6819
www.nationalshare.org
Sidelines
Offers free, confidential nationwide support for women who are having complicated pregnancies or premature births. The toll-free hotline can match pregnant women with a volunteer who has previously experienced a similar pregnancy complication. The volunteer supports the pregnant woman throughout the remainder of the pregnancy or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. Online chats and discussion boards are also available.
PO Box 1808, Laguna Beach, California 92652
(888) 447-4754
www.sidelines.org
Teen Pregnancy Program (TaP)
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Adolescent Medicine Clinic, in partnership with Better Birth Outcomes, offers the Teen Pregnancy Program (TaP) to provide prenatal care for moms-to-be ages 12-21. This program also focuses on the overall health of mother and baby which may include the entire family and the father-to-be. A multi-disciplinary team works to support safe infant care, birth control options, positive parenting and school/family balance. Contact directly for details.
495 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2450, option 2
www.nationwidechildrens.org/adolescent-health
Three Little Angels Foundation
Started in 2002 by a Columbus family who lost their triplets, Three Little Angels supports parents who are grieving from miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. They provide free care packages to help families through the grief process.
PO Box 44272 , Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 378-7673
www.3littleangels.org
Text4Baby
Free weekly text messages help mothers through their pregnancy and through their baby’s first year. Text BABY to 511411 or BEBE for Spanish.
2000 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311
(703) 837-4792
www.text4baby.org
United Methodist Church for All People Free Store
Offers free clothing and supplies for pregnant women and infants Tuesdays through Saturdays.
946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 445-7342
www.4allpeople.org
Vineyard Church Motherheart Mentoring
Provides one-on-one mentoring for women experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Mentors assist new moms in finding resources, including educational assistance, job help, financial direction, parenting classes, adoption information (if requested), material assistance and spiritual support.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
(614) 259-5318
http://vineyardcolumbus.org
Westside Free Store Ministries
Provides free clothing and supplies for pregnant women and infants on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
61 South Powell Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 351-5480
www.westsiefreestore.org
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