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Abuse & Trauma Resources


Attention, if you are in crisis and need immediate help:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides free, confidential support 24/7 to anyone in crisis or emotional distress. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the lifeline for help. A skilled, trained crisis worker will answer. This person will listen to you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful. Deaf/Hard of Hearing/ASL users can access the lifeline by going to the website and clicking “ASL Now.”
Always call 911 first for emergencies.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: (888) 628-9454
Main Website: 988lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (for Professionals): sprc.org

Africentric Personal Development Shop (APDS)

Provides alcohol and drug treatment, licensed counseling, domestic violence education and intervention programs, and support services for families impacted by addiction. They also offer a summer camp, UCANN Serve and UCANN Lead programs for ages 11-17 to experience mentorship and civic engagement, Urban GEMS science and gardening after-school program for ages 12-19, and awards two scholarships per year for youth ages 17-22 pursuing higher education. The organization was founded by and centers the African community but serves all regardless of race, gender, disability, or economic status.
1409 East Livingstone Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-4448
apdsinc.org

ASHA Ray of Hope

Provides culturally-sensitive support, services, and advocacy for women and children facing domestic abuse, whose country of origin is Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka. Victims of domestic violence from all countries can call their 24/7 Help Line for support and referrals. Other services include crisis intervention, case management, court and legal advocacy, interpretation services, and a survivor support group.
4900 Reed Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
24/7 Helpline: (614) 565-2918
Office: (614) 326-2121
asharayofhope.org

Buckeye Ranch

Provides family-focused mental health treatment and services for behavioral, emotional and substance-abuse disorders to children and families.
Programs: In-home treatment, intensive and non-intensive residential treatment, family and outpatient counselingfoster parent training, services for transitional age youth, case management, alternative education day treatment, and the Somali Outreach Program.
Eligibility: Ages vary per program
Cost
: Fees range depending on the type of care needed. Some service costs are offset by Medicaid, or the client’s local Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Board.
Referral
: For in-home and office-based services, individuals may refer themselves or be referred by their doctor. For residential services, referrals must come from the courts, the county or another referring agency.

  • Columbus Headquarters
    4653 East Main Street, Whitehall, Ohio 43213
    (614) 875-2371
    Offerings: Same Day Access, Permanent Family Solutions Network (PFSN), Foster Care, Transitional Aged Youth, Bridges, Community-Based Programs, Outpatient, Medication Management, Training
  • Cincinnati Office
    110 Boggs Lane, Springdale, Ohio 45246
    (513) 772-5800
    Offerings: Foster Care
  • Newark
    195 Union Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
    (614) 875-2371, Press 4
    Offerings: Foster Care

Intake/Referral: (614) 384-7798
Foster Parent Inquiries: (800) 296-5113
buckeyeranch.org

Buckeye Ranch Somali Outreach Program

The Outreach Team is fluent in Somali and English to provide culturally-focused clinical care for youth and families coping with trauma, loss, resettlement, and living among a new culture. Somali families are connected to mental health counseling, case management services, and 24-hour crisis support and intervention. Call for details.
2865 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43204
Intake: (614) 384-8012
buckeyeranch.org/our-services/education/somali

Center for Family Safety & Healing

Supports individuals and families experiencing violence, including; child abuse and neglect, teen dating abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. Services include:

  • Counseling Services: For adults, children, and families who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other family stressors.
    Adult Counseling Services:  (614) 722-8293
    Child & Family Counseling Intake: (614) 722-8212, Questions/Concerns for Follow-Up Counseling: (614) 722-8210
  • Child Assessment Center: Provides medical treatment, comprehensive evaluations, and community resources for children who may have experienced abuse. neglect, or exposure to violence.
    (614) 722-3278
  • Fostering Connections: Specialized healthcare clinic and care coordination for youth in foster care or out-of-home care.
    (614) 722-6789
  • Maternal-Infant Home Visitation: Programs for caregivers who are pregnant or parenting a newborn.
    (614) 722-8222
  • Family Success Network: Free coaching for Franklin County families including money management, parenting support, basic life skills, and family success planning.

655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
General: (614) 722-8200
familysafetyandhealing.org

Child Mind Institute

Provides important information, insights, and practical tips on kids’ mental health for families and professionals. The Family Resource Center has tons of information and resources on topics including ADHD, autism, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, OCD, gender identity, family issues, trauma, suicide, and more. The Symptom Checker analyzes your answers to give a list of psychiatric or learning disorders associated with those behaviors/symptoms (Note: this tool cannot diagnose your child, but it can help inform you of possible diagnoses to help you learn about them and facilitate a conversation with a professional). The website houses resources for teachers, pediatricians, and other professionals, and is also available in Spanish.
childmind.org

Columbus CARE Coalition

A collaborative effort to address community trauma in Columbus. The Coalition meets once a month and meetings are open to all community members. Services include free trauma-responsive trainings and COPE (Community Outreach, Prevention & Engagement). COPE volunteers provide support in the community following a traumatic event by supporting. Call or go online to request a training, COPE outreach, or to join coalition meetings.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6248
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Neighborhood-Social-Services/Columbus-CARE-Coalition

Columbus Springs

Mental health provider treating most major mental illnesses at multiple locations in Columbus, Ohio.
Program: 24/7 emergency mental health crisis services for adults 18+, inpatient therapy, outpatient therapy, detox / substance use rehabilitation, “Changes” partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) services for youth
Eligibility: Adults 18+, youth ages 12-18 for Changes programs
Cost: Accepts most private insurance and Medicaid/Medicare
Referral: Accepts community referrals and self-referrals

  • Dublin: 7625 Hospital Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43016
  • East: 2085 Citygate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219
  • Changes: 6810 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43016
    (614) 495-8840
  • Changes Pickerington: 1310 Hill Road North, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
    (614) 962-6488

24/7 Main Phone Line and Emergency Services: (614) 495-9580 or (614) 408-5491
columbussprings.com

Directions Counseling and Coaching

Program: In-person and telehealth counseling and coaching services for children, adults, couples, and families. Counseling can address mental health concerns such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, or behavior management. Specializations include Christian counseling, autism, teen counseling, marriage and family counseling, divorce and separation, anger management, play therapy, substance abuse, video game addiction, grief and loss, and sexual abuse recovery. They do not offer Psychiatry.
Eligibility: Ages 3 and older.
Cost: Self-pay only, No government insurance, No private insurance (although patients may choose to bill their insurance company themselves). Some therapists offer sliding scale fees.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else. Call or go online to request an appointment.
1480 Manning Parkway, Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 888-9200
directionscounseling.com

Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF)

Program: Offers youth and their families mental and behavioral health services. Licensed social workers and counselors provide counseling and clinical treatment programs addressing a range of issues including school concerns, sexual abuse, delinquency, domestic violence, family conflict, substance abuse and mental health issues. They also offer parenting classes, free kindergarten readiness programs, and after-school and summer programs at their two youth centers.
Eligibility: Varies per program, serves those from 6 weeks old up to 21 years old.
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income); most programs are free.
Referral:
Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else for counseling programs; psychiatric services require referral through a Directions for Youth counselor.

  • DFYF Main Office: 1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (614) 294-2661
  • Ohio Avenue Youth Center: 657 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 258-8043
  • Crittenton Center: 3840 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43232
    (614) 694-0214

Central Intake: (614) 294-2661
dfyf.org

DWAVE (Deaf World Against Violence Everywhere)

Serves Ohio’s Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing communities by offering culturally affirmative services in response to relationship and sexual violence. Call to speak to a trained advocate for individualized safety planning and case management. Referrals can be placed for material help, legal help, social services, and mental health counseling. They offer 24-hour advocacy for survivors of sexual assault at local hospital emergency rooms. They also hold trainings for volunteer advocates, professionals/providers working with Deaf clients, and Deaf Culture 101.
PO Box 1286, Worthington, Ohio 43085
Videophone: (614) 678-5476
Voice/Text: (614) 887-7233
National Deaf Hotline VP: (855) 812-1001
National 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline Voice: (800) 799-7233
dwaveohio.org

Family Services

Provides counseling and community based social services in Southwestern Ohio. Services include:

  • Counseling: Individuals, couples, and families; psychiatry and medication management.
  • The August Project: Intervention program for perpetrators of domestic violence.
  • Community Services for the Deaf: ASL classes, interpreting, case management, and youth programs.
  • Womanline: Counseling for adults, youth, and children who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, related trauma, or eating disorders; Support groups.
  • Trauma Recovery Center: Individual counseling, groups, and case management for individuals and families for crime-related trauma.
  • Anger management classes, ILC supervision prevention program, and Parenting Classes

2211 Arbor Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio 45439
(937) 222-9481
Video Phone: (937) 641-8187
24/7 Interpreting Services: (937) 640-8032
fsadayton.org

Hearts Connected

Program: Provides virtual/telehealth sessions with Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS), who are clinically trained on the impact of illness, injury, trauma, and loss on child development. Interventions may include therapeutic play, art, emotional processing, trauma processing, education, and building coping strategies. They can help children, teens, and families facing challenging life circumstances such as anxiety, medical fears and preparing for a procedure, bullying, death or loss, coping with significant life transitions, and more. They offer 1:1 sessions for parents, and a free 15-minute consultation. Hearts Connected also provides virtual services for pediatric clinicians, and professional support for students pursuing Child Life certification.
Eligibility: Parents with children of all ages, Youth ages 4-21 years old.
Cost: Varies depending on the service. Families may be reimbursed for services through Private/Commercial Insurance. Families may apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid on the organization’s website.
Referral: Families may refer themselves by contacting the organization directly, or be referred by a professional.
(404) 516-0906
heartsconnected.org

Huckleberry House

Serves: At-Risk Youth, Teens, and Young Adults
Helps Central Ohio youth ages 12-24 who are dealing with issues like family conflict, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Programs include:

  • Crisis Shelter: Emergency shelter and crisis intervention for ages 12-17
  • Transitional Living Program: Provides a furnished apartment for individuals ages 17-21 for 12-18 months. The program includes building independent living skills, mental health support, education and employment counseling, parenting support, and help finding permanent housing.
  • Youth Outreach Program (YOP) at YOP Shop: Provides services for ages 12-24 to get connected to community services, connect with YOP  counselors, and get help with housing, employment, or education needs.
    2216  Bancroft Street, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 826-3630
  • The Counseling Center: Provides individual or family counseling from licensed mental health therapists to help navigate family conflict, difficult emotions, life transitions, gender identity, relationships, and more. They accept Medicaid, most insurance, and self-pay.

Main Campus: 1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-8097
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
huckhouse.org

Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP)

Offers evidence-based, trauma-focused outpatient mental health counseling and clinical case management for individuals impacted by trauma at no cost.
Program: Includes individual trauma-informed counseling, specialized groups such as trauma-informed yoga,
Eligibility: Ages 5 and up who have experienced a traumatic event
Cost: Free
Referral: Accepts both self-referrals and professional referrals to the program. Go online to complete the Referral form.
(614) 234-5900
mountcarmelhealth.com/about-us/community-benefit/outreach-programs/crime-and-trauma-assistance-program-ctap

MY Project USA

A faith-based organization working to protect and empower youth and families in underserved neighborhoods. They offer a food pantry, parent education, and community events. Their website has educational resources for parents on internet safety, abuse, and more. Youth programming includes a reading program for grades 1-9, youth soccer league, and free counseling and mentoring. The MY Helpline is a referral service for survivors and victims of gangs, trafficking, drugs, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and violence in Central Ohio.
3275 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 905-0977
MY Helpline: (614) 971-9375
myprojectusa.org

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

The nation’s largest child protection organization with many programs and resources for exploited and vulnerable children and families:

  • Missing Children: Find resources on what to do if your child goes missing, and a searchable database of AMBER Alerts and missing child posters to help locate your child. NCMEC can assist with reunification, and families may qualify for transportation at low or no cost to them once their children are recovered. Call the 24/7 Tipline for help.
    (800) 843-5678
    What to Do If Your Child Is Missing: missingkids.org/gethelpnow/isyourchildmissing
    Search for Missing Children: missingkids.org/gethelpnow/search
  • CyberTipline: A centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. Anyone can call or go online 24/7 to report a missing child, child enticement, pornography, sexual abuse, trafficking, or misleading internet content.
    (800) 843-5678
    report.cybertip.org
  • Take It Down: A service that can help remove online nude or explicit photos from the internet that were taken before the age of 18.
    takeitdown.ncmec.org
  • Team HOPE: Matches individuals and families who have experienced sexual exploitation with trained, lived-experience peer volunteers to provide compassionate support.
    (866) 305-4673
    missingkids.org/gethelpnow/support/teamhope
  • Family Advocacy Outreach Network: Can help families find resources like specialized mental health therapists and attorneys.
    (877) 446-2632
  • Education: The website has important information and printable educational materials on topics like recovering from abuse, support for siblings and family members, Autism and wandering, family abduction, sextortion, and more. NCMEC provides professional safety trainings, such as Code ADAM. NetSmartz is a website for middle and high schoolers with fun resources, videos, and games on healthy relationships and internet safety.
    NetSmartz: missingkids.org/NetSmartz/home

Main Website: missingkids.org/home

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

This website is a great resource for families and professionals concerned about child traumatic stress. Children who suffer from traumatic stress are those who have been exposed to one or more traumas and develop reactions that affect their daily lives after the events have ended. Some examples include witness or experiencing neglect, abuse, family or community violence, loss of a loved one, life-threatening illness, or refugee experiences. The website has helpful information and resource guides on types of traumatic stress, types of treatments, trauma informed care, and training for professionals.
nctsn.org

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

Program: Offers an array of therapeutic services for youth and families including; foster parent training, kinship care and adoption support, community-based and home-based behavioral/mental health services, group living care, independent and transitional living services, case management, substance abuse treatment, services for sexually reactive children, and services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Eligibility: Ages 5 to 21
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), private insurance and self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income)
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by someone else

  • Administrative Office: 1801 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (877) 692-7226
  • 527 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 227-9444
  • 1303 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (800) 256-5001
  • 431 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 227-9420
  • 1395 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 987-7200
  • 59 Grant Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
    (740) 349-7511
  • Adoption Services: (937) 277-6101

nyap.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Big Lots Behavioral Health Services & Community Resource Directory

Offers inpatient, outpatient, and community-based psychiatry, psychology, and counseling services for youth up to age 21. Treatment areas include mental health crisis, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, OCD, ODD, conduct disorders, autism, and psychosis. Use the online Community Behavioral Health Resource Directory to find treatment providers and community resources across Ohio by diagnosis, type of service, organization name, or county.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8080
nationwidechildrens.org/behavioral-health

Netcare Access

Program: Specialized inpatient, outpatient, and crisis behavioral health treatment for adults. Provides immediate walk-in services for those in mental health and/or substance use crisis, and specialized services for those with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and and/or developmental disabilities. The Community Mobile Team provides free, on-the-scene care for individuals in a mental health or substance use crisis, and Community Crisis Response (CCR) provides on-the-scene response to traumatic situations that occur within the community. They also offer non-crisis assessments, residential services, probate and forensic services to county court systems, counseling, medication management, and case management.
Eligibility: Adults 18+
Cost: Private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Franklin County ADAMH Sliding Fee Schedule for those without insurance. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
199 South Central Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
24/7 Crisis Care Line: (614) 276-2273
Homeless Hotline: (614) 274-7000
Administrative Offices: (614) 274-9500
netcareaccess.org

Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (Ohio MHAS)

Helps Ohioans access quality mental health and addiction services. Use the website to learn more about mental health, and to find programs and treatment providers across the state of Ohio. Professionals can find information on accreditation and licensure programs, research and data, and training opportunities. They operate the Ohio Careline, a 24/7 emotional support call service.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
General Questions: (614) 466-2596
Ohio Careline: (800) 720-9616
mha.ohio.gov

Ohio Human Trafficking Victim Services Directory

Run by the Ohio State Attorney General’s Office, this website is a searchable database of agencies and programs offering services to survivors of human trafficking. Search by county or by category, including residential programs, substance use treatment, drop-in centers, peer support, housing, trauma therapy, emergency response lines and more.
www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/HTVictimServicesDirectory

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. They operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which provides free, confidential support 24/7 through their phone line, online chat, or RAINN mobile app. They also offer an online service provider search tool to find sexual assault mental health providers and organizations by zip code. RAINN also offers educational and professional trainings. Their website has important information on state laws, safety for parents, warning signs in children and teens, bystander intervention, consent, and much more.
24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
24/7 National Sexual Assault Online Chat: hotline.rainn.org/online
Sexual Assault Service Provider Tool: centers.rainn.org
Main Website: rainn.org

Remember Us Urban Legends

Provides free trauma-informed, culturally-relevant after-school and summer programs to help teens in Columbus City Schools reach their full potential. Programs include job skill & training opportunities, one-on-one mentorship and leadership training, and teen nights. They also host events for parents and community members. Go online to apply.
(614) 342-0505‬
ruurbanlegends.org

Safe at Home

An address confidentiality program for survivors of crime in Ohio. Protects victims of domestic violence, sexual battery, human trafficking, rape, or menacing by stalking, by keeping their personal information private. Participants are assigned a substitute address to serve as their address in virtually all state and local public records, and receive confidential voter registration forms. To join the program, survivors must apply through a certified Application Assistant who works or volunteers at an approved agency or organization. Go online to find a list of Application Assistants in your county.
(614) 995-2255
PO Box 16395, Columbus, Ohio 43216
Find An Application Assistant: ohiosos.gov/secretary-office/office-initiatives/safe-at-home/survivors/victims-organizations
Program Information: safeathomeohio.gov

St. Vincent Family Services (SVFS)

Behavioral health intervention and treatment services for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Program: Outpatient and inpatient services (home-based and school-based), telehealth, therapeutic preschools and after school programs, residential care, support for foster families, and specialized services for Hispanic/Latino children. Children with an autism diagnosis are eligible for outpatient mental health and play therapies.
Eligibility: Youth ages 3-18 years old, and their families.
Cost: Therapies can be billed to Medicaid and a variety of insurances.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization. Walk-in services (no appointment needed) are available.
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0731 or (614) 824-5437
svfc.org

Stress, Trauma & Resilience (STAR)

This program at The Ohio State Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health offers supportive services for adult survivors of crime-related violence. Treatment is personalized according to your unique needs, and may include medical care, psychotherapy, psychiatry, social work, victim advocacy, and coordination with other services. Services are free for survivors of psychological trauma when a traumatic event has occurred recently (around 3 years). STAR also provides Peer Support for First Responders and OSU employees, and Brief Emotional Support Teams Training for professionals.
3650 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 293-7827
medicine.osu.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-health/star

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Services Locator

Agency working to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness. Their website offers educational resources on a wide range of mental health topics from what to expect during treatment, to harm reduction, to child development. The service locator is a confidential and anonymous source of information for people seeking treatment facilities for substance abuse, addiction or mental health problems.
National 24/7 Helpline for treatment referral and information: (800) 662-4357
Emotional Distress Related to Disasters Helpline: Call or text (800) 985-5990
Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment Services Locator: findtreatment.samhsa.gov
www.samhsa.gov

Syntero

Program: Offers outpatient behavioral health counseling, psychiatry, support groups, case management services, school-based therapeutic intervention and prevention services, and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents or substance use disorder. They also offer integrated primary care, pharmacy services, Help Me Grow, and educational training for parents and professionals.  The Building Successful Families program offers home-based therapy for biological parents working on reuniting with children placed in foster care.
Eligibility: Ages 4 and older, varies depending on the program.
Cost: Medicaid, Private insurance, Self-pay (sliding fee scale for uninsured Franklin County residents).
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization. Visit the website for intake forms.

  • 299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
    (614) 889-5722
  • 3645 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
    (614) 457-7876
  • 7100 Graphics Way, Suite 3100, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
    (740) 428-0428
  • 245 Neal Avenue, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338
    (419) 949-4300

New Clients/Intake: (614) 889-5722, ext. 133
syntero.org

The Kids Mental Health Foundation (KMHF) (Formerly On Our Sleeves)

Focused on providing resources for adults to support kids mental health and help break stigmas surrounding mental health challenges. Their website has tons of resources for parents and teachers on how to discuss mental health topics with kids, helping kids management emotions, and information on mental health disorders in kids.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(855) 902-5437
kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org

The Village Network

Program: Multi-discipline behavioral health organization serving youth and families in Ohio and West Virginia. Outpatient services include Parent/Child Interaction Therapy, Intensive Home-Based Treatment, Day Treatment for Ages 7-18, and wraparound programs for youth in Juvenile Court. Residential Treatment is available for boys and girls ages 10+ with complex needs such as mental health crisis, complex trauma, or sexual behavior problems. They offer foster parent training, Treatment Foster Care, and support for Kinship placements.
Eligibility: Ages 0-21, Eligibility varies based on program.
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), Private/Commercial insurance, Self-pay (sliding fee scale available for those without insurance).
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred through the court system or by an organization
Columbus Location: 1751 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203
(800) 638-3232 or (614) 253-8050
Discuss Payment Options: (330) 202-3838
All Locations By County: thevillagenetwork.org/about/locations
Main Website: thevillagenetwork.org

Think Make Live Youth

Empowers youth in Columbus through equity and justice, bridge building, empowerment, belonging and fun. Programs include Guns DOWN group for ages 13-24 to heal from trauma and prevent violence, Unleashing Potential for ages 18-24 navigating the criminal justice system, and Summer Workforce for ages 14-24 to gain paid work and community service opportunities. Call for details.
(614) 323-9297
tmlyouth.org

United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) Family Services

Program: Provides foster and adoptive parent training, and treatment foster care. Outpatient mental health/therapy services are open to children, young adults, families, and individuals. Psychiatry services are available for those already established with the organization. They also offer Intensive Home-Based Treatment for serious emotional or behavioral difficulties.
Eligibility: Individuals, Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Ages 4+
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, CareSource, No Cigna), Private/Commercial insurance, or Self-pay. Medicaid is required for Intensive Home-Based Treatment.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization. Go online to complete the referral form.
431 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 855-5020
umchohio.org

US Together

Mutual assistance agency serving refugees and immigrants in Ohio. Services include ESL classes, interpreter services, intensive case management, comprehensive care for victims of crime or gender violence, citizenship tutoring, healthcare access, and more.

  • Columbus: 1415 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 437-9941
  • Cleveland: 2800 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
    (216) 456-9630
  • Toledo: 3450 West Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43606
    (419) 469-2529

ustogether.us

Youth Advocate Services (YAS)

Program: Provides behavioral health, early intervention, traditional and therapeutic foster care, pre- and post-adoption support, and respite services for youth and families in Central Ohio.
Eligibility: Ages 4 and older, eligibility varies by service.
Cost: Contact organization. Families seeking Behavioral Health services must have Medicaid.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization.
2323 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 258-9927

  • General Questions or Concerns: (614) 285-3754 or (614) 258-9927
  • Interested in Learning More About Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent: (614) 285-3767
  • Foster Care Placement: (614) 313-2497
  • Early Intervention Referral: (800) 755-4769
  • Behavioral Health Referral: (614) 285-3765
  • Billing or Payments: (614) 285-3752

yasohio.org



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