Nonprofit charitable pharmacy that provides prescription medications to Franklin County residents who are income-eligible and uninsured or underinsured. They also provide medication education and counseling, and referrals to other community resources.
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, transportation, pregnancy resources and much more. They are updated frequently 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
Questions About Health & Community Resources: (614) 645-1244
Columbus Public Health Neighborhood Social Work Helpline: (614) 645-6807
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Health-Resources-List
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 to find an office near you. The United Way/LSS 211 Information and Referral network can connect you to other social services across Franklin County.
A search engine created to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various bio-pharmaceutical industry programs. MAT is not its own patient assistance program, but rather a search engine for many of the patience assistance resources that the bio-pharmaceutical industry offers.
medicineassistancetool.org
Provides information about prescription resources, including discount drug cards, government programs, low cost clinics, patient assistance programs, disease-based prescription help and programs for children.
Helpline: (800) 503-6897
needymeds.org
Help financially and medically qualified patients, get direct financial help with co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles needed by the patient’s insurer for medications prescribed to treat and manage their disease. Services are free. Pharmacists, physicians and the patients can inquire and apply on behalf of the patient.
421 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Virginia 23666
Toll-free: (866) 512-3861
copays.org
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
A nationally recognized, web-based medication assistance resource center. Individuals can go online and search for specific medications to see what financial help is offered for that medication. They also have a comprehensive online directory of national patient assistance programs.
Frequently Asked Questions: rxassist.org/faqs
RxAssist Patient Center: rxassist.org/patients
Program: Provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare, including mental health counseling for individuals and families, primary care, dental care, pharmacy services, and vocational services. Substance use treatment services include immediate access to detox, medication assisted treatment, counseling, and case management. Homeless services include Men’s homeless shelter, transitional housing for adults with mental health disorders, and wraparound services. They serve multiple counties in Ohio, programs vary by location.
Eligibility: Ages 3+
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), Private insurance, Self-pay (sliding scale fees based on income).
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician.
General Questions: (614) 225-0990
southeasthc.org