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Allergies

Allergy & Asthma Network

Provides practical, easy-to-understand information on asthma and allergies and medically accurate ways to prevent and control symptoms. They also provide advocacy tools.
8229 Boone Boulevard, Vienna, Virginia 22182
(800) 878-4403
allergyasthmanetwork.org

Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Offers reliable educational resources and advocacy for all those affected by asthma and allergies. Go online to read about food allergies and asthma triggers. They also provide advocacy tools. Find out about local chapters in your area.
1235 South Clark Street, Arlington, Virgina 22202
(800) 727-8462
aafa.org

Breathing Association

Offers asthma management for services children and adults, a free Lung Health Clinic and a mobile medical unit. Their free Lung Health Clinic is for those who do not have insurance or cannot afford medical care. They also help with winter heating and summer cooling programs through HEAP, water assistance program, electric bill assistance and window air conditioners to those without central air for households who are medically needy. They provide vacuum cleaners and mattress and pillow covers for those in need. Their Quit for Good program provides free weekly tobacco cessation classes, facilitated by a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist and ongoing support for 12 months.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 457-2997
Mobile Medical Unit: (614) 273-2843
Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP): breathingassociation.org/heap/low-income-household-water-assistance-program-lihwap
Winter Crisis Program (November-March): breathingassociation.org/heap/winter-crisis-program
breathingassociation.org

Columbus Public Health (CPH) Resource Lists

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
(614) 645-7417
Columbus Public Health Neighborhood Social Work Helpline: (614) 645-6807
https://new.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health

Food for Good Thought

Serves: High-schoolers and young adults with autism in Central Ohio.
Non-profit that provides employment services, job training, career exploration, and sustained employment support to individuals with autism. The EveryBody Works program is a transition program that blends post-secondary education with paid work experiences. The summer program hosts students in high school with disabilities for five weeks and includes soft skills, interviewing skills, resumes, and a paid work placement. Call for application information.
4185 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 447-0424
foodforgoodthought.com

Gluten-Free Gang of Central Ohio

A support group for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and their families and friends. Visit the website for resources, local restaurants that offer gluten-free options, local events and contact information.
glutenfreegang.org
National website: gluten.org

Kids With Food Allergies (KFA)

Offers free tools, reliable educational materials, webinars, videos and other resources to help families and caregivers learn how to keep children with food allergies stay safe and healthy. You can find allergy-specific recipes, updates from medical professionals, anaphylaxis and more.
kidswithfoodallergies.org
SafeEats (recipes for kids with food allergies): kidswithfoodallergies.org/recipes-diet.aspx

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Allergy & Immunology Clinic

Offers diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases for patients from birth through age 21. The clinic’s expansive range of services includes allergy consultations, allergy shots, comprehensive asthma management plans, skin testing and more. On their website they also provide informational allergy videos and asthma resources.

  • Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Clinic
    Outpatient Care Center
    555 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
  • Hilliard Allergy Clinic
    Hilliard Close To Home Center
    4363 All Seasons Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
  • Westerville Allergy Clinic
    Westerville Close to Home
    433 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43082
  • Early Peanut Intervention Clinic
    Outpatient Care Center
    555 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 722-5112

(614) 722-5500
nationwidechildrens.org/allergy-immunology
To view asthma resources: nationwidechildrens.org/asthma-resources
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o view asthma and allergy resources: nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/health-wellness-and-safety-resources/resources-for-parents-and-kids/allergy-and-asthma-resources

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Care Connection (School-Based Health Services)

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. Visit the website for a list of participating school locations and additional contact information.
(614) 355-2590
nationwidechildrens.org/care-connection

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Celiac Disease Center

Provides full care to children with celiac disease and their families, by providing their patients with an accurate and timely diagnosis, education on the dietary changes necessary for treatment, and ongoing care to promote good health and well-being. Also, they host an annual Celiac Conference and provide resources on their website.
700 Children’s Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-3450
nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/celiac-disease-center


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