Offers free walk-in testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. Services are available at multiple locations in Columbus through a partnership between the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and Out of the Closet thrift store.
Supports Asian American and Asian immigrant communities in Ohio. They focus on East, Southeast, South Asian and Pacific Islander communities but assist individuals regardless of ethnic or racial background. Healthy Asian Youth (HAY) provides after-school and summer programming for low-income families. They offer free or low-cost classes for adults for ESL, Citizenship, and cultural arts. They also offer a Family Support Program for victims of crime, Senior citizen outreach, and interpreting and translation services. The Asian Health Initiative (AHI) provides free, culturally and linguistically appropriate services and health screenings for those living under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
4700 Reed Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 220-4023
aacsohio.org
Offers free resources and programs to help Central Ohioians breathe better. The Lung Health Clinic offers free services regardless of income or health insurance. Clinic services include treatment for asthma, COPD and emphysema, diagnostic tests, and immunizations. They offer smoking and vaping cessation programs including nicotine replacement medications, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists, and classes for adults or teens. They help income-eligible families sign up for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to reduce utility bills. This program includes the Winter Crisis Program (Nov.-March), Summer Crisis Program (July-Sept.), and Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP Plus).
741 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205
Main Office: (614) 457-4570
HEAP Outreach: (614) 566-0750
breathingassociation.org
Offers a list of free healthcare clinics across Ohio. Services vary but may include primary care, prescription assistance, dental, vision, behavioral health and other specialties. Use the Find a Clinic map to find free services near you. CHN also offers free care navigation services through Get Covered Ohio for children or adults to access health insurance, including help enrolling in Medicaid or CHIP. Call or go online to schedule an appointment with Get Covered Ohio.
CHN Office: 215 North Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 914-6458
Find a Clinic: charitablehealthcarenetwork.org/our-services/clinic-map-test.html
Get Covered Ohio: (833) 628-4467
getcoveredohio.org
A faith-based organization for underserved individuals and families in Central Ohio. They serve hot breakfasts and dinners at their Short North location. The free afterschool program for elementary students includes a meal, homework help, Bible study, and fun activities at multiple locations. They host Saturday programs for children grades K-5, and Bible study small groups for middle and high schoolers. The Hilliard location hosts the Grace Medical Clinic where they provide free medical appointments. Winter holiday programs include free meals and meal baskets. Families established with the organization year-round may receive extra support with toys and winter clothing.
These neighborhood resource lists are extremely helpful in finding resources near you. They provide detailed listings of free and low cost health care, vision care, dental care, prescription help, food pantries, transportation, job help, pregnancy resources and much more. They are updated annually and reviewed by the Columbus Public Health social work team. Please note that CPH does not provide direct monetary assistance, but these lists are helpful in finding community agencies that do provide this assistance.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6807
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Health-Resources-List
Offers anonymous HIV/AIDS testing, PrEP, emergency birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, smoking cessation help, and more. They accept most major insurance and offer sliding scale fees for those uninsured. No one is turned away or denied services for inability to pay. Parental permission is not required for teens. Limited walk-ins are available, call the number below to schedule an appointment.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7774
new.columbus.gov/services/public-health/find-healthcare-resources/sexual-health-programs-testing
Provides community programming for families on the South side of Columbus. Programs include a free fresh market, urban gardening, cooking classes, family fitness classes, access to healthcare through OSU Wexner Medical Center Community Care Coach and family gatherings. FACCES Life Ready Urban Gardening Class is a free, weekly program for youth to learn about how to grow their own food, careers in agriculture, and environmental stewardship. They offer additional Afterschool programs and an Afterschool Cafe with free meals for children ages 1-18. Call or go online to register your family for programs. They also accept volunteers for their weekly fresh market.
2515 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 319-6070
Current Program Bulletin Board: canva.com/design/DAGMY8TT25I/ZTzIlPG1mkJlVENPYa3Mog/view
Website: thefacces.org
Find lots of educational resources and city services on their website. FCPH offers many services and resources, including:
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-3160
Weekend, Holiday and After Hours Emergency Hotline: (614) 525-3965
Telecommunications for the Deaf: 711 or (800) 750-0750
Infectious Disease Reporting: (614) 525-8890
myfcph.org
Faith-based organization providing free medical care for uninsured or underinsured patients. They offer free medical clinics run by volunteer healthcare workers. Services include basic primary care, dental, vision care, dietician services, physical therapy, pharmacy and women’s health. They do not provide prenatal care, fracture care, psychiatric services, substance abuse treatment, or acute emergency care. Appointments are required for some services. Services and walk-in hours vary by location.
Delaware: 40 South Franklin Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Hilliard: 4390 Reynolds Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Linden: 2052 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
Marion: 148 Court Street, Marion, Ohio 43302
Wellston: 22 South Ohio Avenue, Wellston, Ohio 45692
(740) 816-6955
graceclinicweb.org
Provides free doctor appointments and health screenings to anyone who is over the age of 18, uninsured, and below 200% of the poverty level. They also provide referrals for lab work, testing, or appointments with specialists. All services are free. The clinic is housed at MY Project USA, an organization offering additional family and youth programming.
3275 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 300-0190
myprojectusa.org/services
Agency in Central Ohio with comprehensive health programs for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families. They operate in Franklin, Champaign, Logan, Marion, and Madison counties. Individuals can be referred by a professional or refer themselves by completing the online referral form. Programs in Franklin County include:
Administrative Office, Travel Vaccines & Wellness Services: 1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 278-3130
Carrie’s Cafe & Senior Nutrition Programs: 670 Harmon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 437-2987
lifecarealliance.org/programs
Offers services for Central Ohio families managing diabetes including education and counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and wellness checks with registered nurses at their community center locations. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance with no direct cost to patients. They also offer free testing supplies for those needing assistance, and accept donations for supplies. Camp Hamwi offers fun, outdoor summer camp experiences for youth ages 7-17 with diabetes. Camp fees are low and scholarships are available for families who qualify based on income.
1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Diabetes Services: 614-437-2912
Camp Hamwi: 614-437-2914
Locations: lifecarealliance.org/programs/wellness/wellness-centers
lifecarealliance.org/programs/coda
Provides reconstructive surgery for children under the age of 21 born with facial deformities that reduce their quality of life, regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay. Surgeries are performed by highly skilled medical staff in New York City. Families fill out an application online, and if selected, a surgical coordinator works with families to coordinate travel and other arrangements. The organization covers all costs of accommodations, surgery, and travel.
135 East 74th Street, New York, New York 10021
(212) 333-5233
littlebabyface.org
Program: Non-profit offering a wide range of services for the entire family including; comprehensive primary care, OB/GYN, dental, vision, pharmacy (prescriptions are available at reduced cost), nutrition and spiritual care. Behavioral health services include psychiatry/medication management, therapeutic clinical counseling, and integrative social work.
Eligibility: Infants, children and adults
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Medicare), Private insurance, Self-pay with sliding fee scale for those without insurance.
(614) 274-1455
llchc.org
Faith-based organization providing a wide range of services across Ohio. Services include Faith Mission homeless shelter, food, health care, affordable senior living and domestic violence help. Visit the website for detailed program information and for programs in Fairfield County. The LSS 211 Information and Referral network can connect you to food pantries and other social services across Franklin County and Ohio.
Provides food, clothing, toiletries and hygiene items, emotional support, and community events for veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, military families and survivors. The MASH Pantry has no income or zip code requirements, but ID is required. Families or individuals can visit the pantry once per month in Grove City or Delaware, Ohio. The organization accepts donations and volunteers.
Headquarters: 648 Clymer Road, Marysville, Ohio 43040
(614) 522-1555
mashpantry.org
This app makes it easy to find health care services in Central Ohio. Mobile health units are like a doctor’s office on wheels and are staffed with trusted medical professionals. All Ohio residents can receive care, including adults and children. Mobile care units accept Medicaid and other forms of insurance. The app includes services from Columbus Division of Fire, Columbus Public Health, Franklin County Public Health, Equitas Health, Mount Carmel, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio Health, The Ohio State University, Central Outreach Wellness Center, and The Breathing Association. To download the app, search “Mobile Health Locator” in the App Store or Google Play, or get started on the website.
Website: mobilehealthlocator.com
Serves BIPOC transgender, gender-expansive and nonbinary communities in Ohio through community-building, education, and resource navigation. Programs include free community events, The T-Man Talk support group for trans men of color, yoga and wellness classes, connection to gender-affirming care and sliding-scale healthcare, name & gender marker change legal clinics, and “Threads Revisited” free community closet.
750 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 572-0820
mozaicohio.org
Offers community-based health services for children (ages birth to 21) including regular physical exams, vision, hearing and general development checks, immunizations, and sick visits. They accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Caresource, and Molina. They also offer financial assistance programs, including payment based on income (sliding scale), for those who qualify based on family size and income. No child is denied services due to race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, religion, age or sexual orientation.
Central Scheduling: (614) 722-6200
Financial Services (614) 722-2070
nationwidechildrens.org/primary-care-centers
Provides a full range of gynecologic care for teens and young women, from newborn to 27 years old. Services include sexually transmitted infection (STIs) screening, preventive services, birth control, endometriosis management, reproductive healthcare for those with disabilities, surgeries, and more. Nationwide Children’s Hospital accepts most major insurances, Medicaid, sliding scale fees for those without insurance, and a family financial assistance program for those who qualify.
nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/pediatric-and-adolescent-gynecology
Provides additional access to healthcare at your child’s school. The services provided are not meant to replace your pediatrician or family doctor. Care Connection programs include: Primary Care for ages 0-21, vaccination clinics, School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT), Wheelchair Clinic, Vision, Dental, Diabetes and School Health (DASH), Mental Health counseling. They accept most private insurances, Medicaid, and financial assistance program for qualifying families. No child is turned away for inability to pay for services. Visit the website for a list of participating school locations and additional contact information.
(614) 355-2590
nationwidechildrens.org/care-connection
This organization maintains a website of free information on programs that help those who can’t afford medications. Use their website to find prescription resources such as discount drug cards, government programs, low cost clinics, patient assistance programs, disease-based prescription help, and programs for children. You can also call their helpline for help finding programs.
Helpline: (800) 503-6897
needymeds.org
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
Serves: Infants, school-aged children, teens, and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
The Nisonger Center has a variety of programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorders. Services include developmental/diagnostic evaluations, clinical support services, specialized dental programs, inclusive childcare and early childhood education, social programs for teens, TOPS post-secondary education and transitional skills program for adult students at OSU, psychiatric services, and more. They accept all major insurances, Medicaid, Board of DD Waivers, and offer a sliding scale for payment. Scholarships and fee arrangements are available for some programs. Contact the center for program details and eligibility.
1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Administration: (614) 685-3192 or (855) 983-9955
nisonger.osu.edu
Ohio Medicaid waivers help eligible customers with disabilities or chronic health conditions pay for healthcare costs and access care at home or in the community rather than a long-term care facility. Covered services may include personal care, transportation, respite services, supported employment, nutrition services, assistive devices, home modifications and interpreter services. Each state has its own waiver program has its own programs with different eligibility requirements, and there is typically a waiting list. Contact your local Board of Developmental Disabilities or Department of Job and Family Services to start the waiver application process.
Job & Family Services Offices: cap4kids.org/columbus/franklin-county-jfs
County Boards of Developmental Disabilities Offices: cap4kids.org/columbus/department-of-developmental-disabilities
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities Service Coordination Department: (614) 464-2743
Franklin County Job and Family Services: (844) 640-6446
Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline: (800) 324-8680
The OhioHealth WOW mobile unit offers mobile healthcare to deliver primary care, women’s health services, and prenatal services regardless of ability to pay. Services include annual physicals, immunizations, adult sick visits, chronic condition management, ultrasounds, reproductive care and birth control, lab testing, interpretive services, and more.
Primary Care Locations:
Women’s Health Locations:
Meigs, Noble, Perry, and Vinton Counties: coming in 2025
Call (740) 331-7373 for details
(614) 566-9989
ohiohealth.com/in-the-community/our-programs/wellness-on-wheels
Patients are seen at the Rardin Family Practice Center. Services are provided for those who have no health insurance and have a low to moderate income. Call for more details.
2231 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
medicine.osu.edu/departments/family-medicine/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
This medical organization helps adults age 19+ with healthcare challenges due to individual barriers. They serve individuals across Central Ohio, including Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Union and Madison counties. Translation services are available. Programs include:
1390 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 884-2441
pcchealth.org
Provide a wide range of healthcare services for children, adults, and families at many locations in Central Ohio. Services include women’s health and reproductive care, adult services, pediatrics, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, vision, STI/HIV services, behavioral health, and more. Uninsured patients may pay for services based on a sliding scale based on income and family size. They accept most health insurances, including Medicaid, and offer insurance help from Certified Application Counselors.
Main Phone Line: (614) 645-5500
Scheduling Assistance: (614) 586- 4310
Certified Application Counselor: (614) 620-8088
primaryonehealth.org
Provides a home-away-from-home for families who have a child hospitalized at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Stays are first-come first-served and required a referral from hospital staff. Priority is given to families with children in critical care units. A small donation is requested, but no one is ever turned away for inability to pay. The Ronald McDonald Mobile Care program offers mobile primary care services like immunizations, physicals, and more, at little or no cost.
711 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 227-3700
rmhc-centralohio.org
Program: Provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare; including mental health counseling and psychiatry for individuals and families, adult residential treatment, primary care, dental care, and pharmacy. Substance use treatment services include immediate access to detox, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), counseling, and case management. Homeless services include Men’s homeless shelter, transitional housing for adults with mental health disorders, and wraparound services. Vocational services include transitional employment program for individuals with a history of severe mental illness, job readiness training, job search assistance, and benefits counseling. They serve multiple counties in Ohio, programs vary by location.
Eligibility: Ages 3+
Cost: Accepts Medicaid, Molina, Caresource, Private insurance, and Self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income).
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a provider.
General Questions: (614) 225-0990
southeasthc.org
Faith-based community center operated by Holy-Rosary-St. John and St. Dominic Catholic Church offering a variety of services. Click here for a program flyer.
640 South Ohio Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
stjohncommunitycenter.wordpress.com
A faith-based organization providing a food pantry (appointment required), free hot lunches, dental clinic, and vision clinic. Their after school program includes academic, spiritual, and emotional support for K-6 students. Transportation is provided from five local schools, but kids from any school district are welcome. They also offer scholarships for graduating seniors at South High School to pursue college or vocational training. The Stowe Pregnancy Resource Center offers free ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, and consultation.
888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 445-8400
stowemission.org
Programs: Medical and mental health services for those who have served in the military. Specialized services for those who are pregnant, postpartum, and/or parenting, including case management and support groups. Interdisciplinary staff to provide wrap-around care, including but not limited to: mental health therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, primary care physicians, and peer support specialists.
Eligibility: Ages 18+ who have served in the military.
Cost: Cost varies depending on service and income level. Some veterans receive no-cost services and other do have a copay. Enrollment and Eligibility staff can help you determine if there is a cost.
Referral: Individuals may be referred by a professional or refer themselves. Individuals can register for VA care in person or online.
420 North James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 257-5200
Maternal Health Services Flyer: cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2024/11/VA-Maternal-Health.pdf
Main Website: va.gov/central-ohio-health-care
Faith-based nonprofit helping neighbors with essential needs. Services include Choice Food Pantry, clothing boutique, cooking classes, and Christmas food and gift help. They offer connection to job readiness and placement assistance through community partners. Health services include eye exams and no-cost glasses to those who qualify, breast and cervical cancer screens for women who are uninsured or underinsured, and mental health counseling with board-licensed counselors at the Hope Counseling Center. Appointments are required services, including food pantry and clothing boutique. Call to schedule an appointment.
3964 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 252-2500
victorycoh.org
