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:
- Health & Wellness Programs: Free head-to-toe cancer screenings & mammograms for anyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay; programs for kids and and adults with diabetes; travel vaccine clinic; low-cost blood pressure checks, foot care, nutrition education, and wellness classes at their community wellness centers; in-home care from visiting nurses.
Cancer Services: (614) 263-5006
(614) 278-3130
- IMPACT Safety: Personal safety and violence reduction class, including emotional skills and physical self-defense. This program requires a fee but need-based scholarships are available. Community programs are offered for free several times per year in Columbus, and they offer specialized options for kids, people with disabilities, women of color, and businesses.
(614) 437-2884
- Senior Nutrition Programs: Serves free hot meals every day at Carrie’s Cafe for seniors 60+ years old; hosts free meals for seniors at Senior Dining Center locations; home-delivered Meals-on-Wheels for seniors or medically-challenged individuals; Senior Farmers Markets for those 60+ years old and meet income guidelines.
(614) 437-2987
- Project Open Hand: Free nutrition program for children or adults living with HIV/AIDS. Provides access to hot meals at Carrie’s Cafe, one-on-one nutrition counseling, home-delivered meals, and emergency meal assistance.
(614) 437-2854
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
