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
Help Me Grow is a system of free support services for pregnant parents, caregivers with young children, and families with young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Anyone can refer themselves or another family by completing the online form. Parents and pregnant people are encouraged to sign up for services as soon as possible. Services include:
Franklin County: (614) 656-3322
Ohio: (800) 755-4769
Online Referral Form: ochids.odh.ohio.gov/public/refer
Main Website: helpmegrow.org/Default.aspx
These hospitals throughout Columbus offer lactation and breastfeeding services. All offer phone consults and advice, but some also provide breastfeeding classes, pump rentals and support groups. Visit each website for locations and additional contact information.
Non-profit mother-to-mother support group to help parents successfully breastfeed. Support groups meet across the country and Ohio. The local website and Facebook lists current meetings times and locations. The national website provides helpful and reliable blog posts and tips on breasfeeding.
Ohio: facebook.com/lllohio
National website: lllusa.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.
A weekly prenatal education and support program for pregnant women. Free transportation to the meeting, childcare, food, and additional incentives for attendance are included in the program.
(614) 292-1605
wexnermedical.osu.edu/moms2b
Offers a free in-home wellness visit by Mount Carmel Registered Nurses for moms and new babies living in Franklin County and the adjoining counties, who deliver at Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel West, or Mount Carmel St. Ann’s. The nurse checks baby’s weight, umbilical cord, sleeping and eating habits. The nurse will also answer any questions or concerns about breastfeeding, safe sleep, baby’s growth and development, community resources; and administers postpartum blood pressure and depression screenings.
(614) 234-4712
mountcarmelhealth.com/welcome-home
Our nutrition and lactation care experts can provide breastfeeding support, and help with general feeding and eating issues. You can visit their website, use MyChart, or call one of the numbers below to schedule an appointment.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Nutrition & Lactation Department: (614) 722-3060
Central Scheduling: (800) 881-7385
nationwidechildrens.org/clinical-nutrition-and-lactation
Provides human milk to those in need, particularly premature infants and babies who are failing to thrive or have life-threatening conditions. Milk may also be provided for older children when indicated.
4850 East Main Street, Suite 140, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 566-0630
Breastfeeding Helpline: (614) 566-3434
ohiohealth.com/services/womens-health/ohiohealth-mothers-milk-bank
Ffind more information about OhioHealth Breastfeeding Care here: ohiohealth.com/services/womens-health/our-programs/breastfeeding
Offers culturally-sensitive breastfeeding education and support through virtual and in-person breastfeeding classes, support groups, and one-on-one lactation consultations. Services are free for income-eligible clients. They also offer Certified Diversity Lactation Instructor courses for professionals. Visit the website to view class schedules and to register. Services are available in Butler, Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Summit counties.
Butler & Franklin Counties: (614) 407-6487
Cuyahoga & Summit Counties: (234) 738-4329
projectmilkmission.org
Free program for income-eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to 5 years of age regardless of citizenship status. Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, formula, and food vouchers. They provide a WIC Nutrition (EBT) Card to use at grocery stores. Call or visit the websites below for program details and to schedule an appointment at a WIC office near you.