Works within child welfare, adoption, and juvenile justice systems to support positive outcomes for children, youth, and families. They offer direct representation of system-involved youth, advocacy, training and education.
Capital University Law School
303 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 236-6730
familyyouthlaw.org
Legal Advice website: fylawhelp.org
This community service center provides various free programs and services like dinners, a legal clinic, a mobile food market, computer classes, a summer lunch program and more.
39 West Winter Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(740) 369-4520
andrewshouse.org
Gives free legal advice to individuals who cannot afford an attorney. Services are provided on a first-come/first-served basis. Click here for information.
131 North High Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(740) 687-0500
fairfieldcountybar.org
Offers weekly community meals, a monthly legal clinic, and access to their bike shop once a month to the community for repairs and bike rebuilds. They also host summer block parties.
1015 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-3191
columbuslutherans.org/community
A faith-based, non-profit organization based in Columbus’ Hilltop community. Some of their programs include a teen club, open basketball gym, their no-cost Westside CDF (Children’s Defense Fund) Freedom School, free legal clinic, mediation services and more. Visit the website or call for program locations.
(614) 398-1230
hilltopshalomzone.org
This 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, available throughout Franklin County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1105 East Schrock Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
handsoncentralohio.org
HandsOn Central Ohio Online Directory of Human Services: 211centralohio.org
HandsOn Volunteer Central Ohio: volunteercentralohio.org/#
Local attorneys answer legal questions free of charge. Click below for locations and times.
cbalaw.org/cba_prod/Main/Resources/Public/Pro-Bono.aspx
Provides free civil legal assistance and guidance to low income residents and senior citizens of Columbus and Central Ohio (residents of Franklin, Madison, Delaware, Marion, Morrow and Union counties). Legal Aid attorneys may be able to assist you with the following types of cases or legal problems: consumer law, family law, housing, public benefits, reentry, seniors, tax, veterans, education and “Brief Advice” clinics.
columbuslegalaid.org
Ohio Legal Aid: ohiolegalaid.org
Offers free youth and adult programming and connects families facing suburban poverty in Hilliard to resources. Programs include a summer lunch program for children, ESL classes, a legal clinic, a monthly job readiness clinic, winter coat store and more.
Upper Arlington Lutheran Church (UALC) at Mill Run
3500 Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 586-7939
son-ministries.org
Gives free legal help to low-income people throughout 30 counties in southeastern Ohio. They handle public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family issues, education, employment, health and other matters.
Offers ESL and citizenship classes, tutoring for grades 2-12 students and GED prep. They also provide a free legal clinic and host a weekly soup kitchen and pantry.
3750 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43228
(614) 272-2949
thebridge.io
Offers after-school, in-school and summer youth programs, family needs assistance, reentry programs, counseling services, drug treatment, crisis intervention and more. Visit the website for a detailed description of their services.
2720 Airport Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 227-9694
umadaopfc.com
Offers a variety of services and programs some include an early childhood center, after-school and summer programs, sports and exercise programs, a free health clinic and free legal clinic, as well as immigration counseling services. Other programs include daytime and evening GED prep classes, English as a Second Language (ESL), Ohio Benefit Bank counseling, programs for homeschoolers, men’s and women’s support and recovery groups, marriage and parenting programs, financial counseling, career development services, dance, art, and music classes, and much more.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 259-5500
vineyardcommunitycenter.org
Click the map, in the link, below to find 2-1-1 resources and help in your Ohio state county.
ouw.org/211-map