Type your zip code into our search bar to find organizations located near you! While most of our resources focus on Franklin County, we have helpful Ohio-wide resources listed below:
Ohio Departments and County Boards of Developmental Disabilities
Ohio City and County Health Departments
Veterans Care Network (Franklin, Ross, and Butler counties)
Laundry Love: Find Free Laundry Services at a Participating Location
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
This office oversees Job and Family Services, Child Support Enforcement, and Children’s Services agencies in the state of Ohio.
Contact Information: jfs.ohio.gov/help-center
County Agency Directory: jfs.ohio.gov/about/local-agencies-directory
Food Assistance by County
Find all Ohio Association of Foodbanks locations by zip code across Ohio: ohiofoodbanks.org/get-help
Use FreshTrak to search for food help by zip code across the US: reshtrak.com
Ohio Association of Free Clinics
Find free health clinics across Ohio: ohiofreeclinics.org/who-we-are/clinic-map-test.html
(614) 914-6458
Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
Find organizations providing mutual aid/financial assistance and non-monetary assistance for individuals and families by County: oacaa.org/find-an-agency/
Ohio Small Business Development Centers
Provides free and low-cost services for small businesses and individual entrepreneurs in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties.
(614) 287-5294
cap4kids.org/columbus/ohio-small-business-development-centers
sbdccolumbus.com
2-1-1 Information & Referral Search
2-1-1 provides free information and referrals for important services like food help, housing, healthcare, and more. Dial 2-1-1 to get started, the call center is open 24/7. Go online to search for a local 211 office by zip code.
211.org/about-us/your-local-211
2-1-1 HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties
Search their free Online Resource Database to find resources such as food pantries, utility payment assistance, employment help, legal resources, and more. The Support and Information Hotline is available 24/7 for anyone in crisis or needing help finding resources.
11 North Franklin Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
24/7 Hotline: Call (740) 369-3316, (419) 947-2520, (800)684-2324, or Text “helpline” to 898211
helplinedelmor.org
Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
Works with and refers to local agencies to provide mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services for people living in Delaware and Morrow Counties. They do not provide direct clinical care but can help you get connected to programs.
40 North Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(740) 368-1740
dmmhrsb.org
Southeast Healthcare & Vocational Services
Provides primary care, dental, behavioral health care, and homeless services. They also offer vocational training and life skills programs for those struggling to maintain employment due to substance use or mental health challenges. Serves Franklin, Delaware, Morrow, and Belmont counties.
(614) 225-0990
cap4kids.org/columbus/southeast-healthcare
southeasthc.org
2-1-1 Fairfield County
Call or go online for free and confidential information, referrals and/or resources when you need help in a short term crisis. Examples of services include: food assistance, housing assistance, clothing assistance, holiday assistance, transportation assistance and more.
108 West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Dial 2-1-1 or (740) 687-0500
fairfieldcounty211.org
Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health (ADAMH) Board
Responsible for mental health, addiction, and recovery services in Fairfield County. Services include free suicide prevention training, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), mental health and family support groups.
108 West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(740) 654-0829
24/7 Mental Health Crisis Hotline: (740) 687-8255 or Text “4hope” to 741741
fairfieldadamh.org
Family & Children First Council of Fairfield County
Programs include Help Me Grow, multi-system care coordination for children and families, perinatal care, and parenting classes.
831 College Avenue, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(740) 652-7284
facfc.org
Lancaster-Fairfield County Charity Newsies
Provides free clothing for children Grades K-12
cap4kids.org/columbus/lancaster-fairfield-county-charity-newsies
Fairfield County Pro Bono Legal Clinic
cap4kids.org/columbus/fairfield-county-pro-bono-legal-clinic
Fairfield County Food Pantries
Click the link for a list of pantries and free meal programs in Fairfield County.
cap4kids.org/columbus/fairfield-county-food-pantries
Pathways of Central Ohio 211/988 Crisis Hotline
Lists an online community resource directory for Licking, Knox, Muskingum, Perry, Morgan, Crawford, Marion, Wyandot, Athens, Coshocton, Guernsey, Noble, Monroe, and Washington counties. They can help with food, shelter/housing, financial assistance, transportation, employment, health and dental care, child care, crisis intervention and more.
24/7 Crisis Hotline: Call 2-1-1 or (800) 544-1601 or Text your zip code to 898211
24/7 Licking County: (740) 345-4357 (No Text service in Licking County)
24/7 Marion County: (740) 383-2273
Ohio Relay Service: 800-750-0750
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 9-8-8
pathwaysofcentralohio.com
Mental Health & Recovery (MHR) for Licking & Knox Counties
Provides information on finding help and providers of mental health, drug and alcohol prevention and treatment services for people living in Licking and Knox counties.
1435 West Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 522-1234
mhrlk.org
Licking County Coalition for Housing
A one-stop shop for housing resources in Licking County. Programs include homelessness prevention for families, transitional housing, and supportive services.
(740) 345-1970 or (877) 421-5224
cap4kids.org/columbus/licking-county-coalition-for-housing
lcchousing.org
Food Pantry Network of Licking County
Call or go online to find food pantries, free meals, and produce in Newark and Licking County.
(740) 344-7401
cap4kids.org/columbus/food-pantry-network-licking-county
foodpantrynetwork.net/get-food
Center for New Beginnings
Free services for Licking County residents who have experienced domestic violence.
(740) 349-8719
24-hour Crisis Line: (800) 686-2760
cap4kids.org/columbus/center-for-new-beginnings
thewoodland.org/center-for-new-beginnings
2-1-1 United Way of the Greater Dayton Area
Find resources serving residents of Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Greene, Madison, Montgomery, Preble and Warren Counties. They can help with: food, housing, financial assistance, transportation, employment, health care and more.
Dial 2-1-1 or (937) 225-3000
dayton-unitedway.org/helplink-2-1-1
Mental Health & Recovery Board of Clark, Greene, & Madison Counties
Provides residents of Clark, Greene and Madison Counties with access to mental health treatment, drug and alcohol recovery treatment, and support services. The website has important resources for families.
1055 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505
(937) 322-0648 or (800) 435-7968
Clark County Crisis Line: (937) 399-9500
Greene County Crisis Line: (937) 376-8701
Madison County Crisis Line: (740) 852-6256
mhrb.org/find-help
Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health (ADAMH) Board
Oversees community-based alcohol, drug addiction and mental health services for residents of Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Pike and Ross Counties in Southern Ohio. They do not directly provide services but can help connect you to services. Call or go online for a list treatment service providers, recovery support groups, and prevention coalitions.
394 Chestnut Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Office: (740) 773-2283 or (800) 906-6757
Fayette County Crisis Line: (740) 335-7155
Highland County Crisis Line: (937) 393-9904
Pickaway County Crisis Line: (740) 477-2579
Pike County Crisis Line: (740) 947-2147
Ross County Crisis Line: (740) 773-4357
pvadamh.org
Mental Health & Recovery Board (MHRB) of Union County
Works with local agencies to provide mental health treatment, substance use and recovery services, and resources for people living in Union County. They also offer training for professionals.
131 North Main Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040
Office: (937) 642-1212
24/7 Crisis Hotline: (800) 731-5577 or Text “4HELP” to 85511
mhrbuc.org
2-1-1 HelpLine
Search their free online resource database or call to get linked with available services in Delaware, Morrow, Union, Logan and Shelby county. Examples of resources are food pantries, utility payment assistance, housing/homeless shelter, clothing, rent payment assistance, employment, legal resources and more.
For Union County: Dial 2-1-1 or (855) 833-3696
For Logan County: Dial 2-1-1 or (855) 678-8333
For Shelby County: Dial 2-1-1 or (855) 663-8333
Text “helpline” to 898211
helplinedelmor.org
Lifeline Community Action and 2-1-1 Database
Search their free online resource database or call to get linked with available services. Examples of resources are food pantries, utility payment assistance, housing/homeless shelter, clothing, rent payment assistance, employment, legal resources and more.
Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 775-1260
navigateresources.net/lake
317 Board: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services
A network of care for those in need of mental health, addiction and community services. They also provide community education on trauma-informed care.
7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, Ohio 45701
Office: (740) 593-3177
Hopewell Mental Health Crisis Line: (888) 475-8484
317board.org
COAD/COAD4Kids
A free child care resource and referral agency serving families of all income levels within the 31 counties of Ohio in the Appalachian region. COAD provides services for seniors, home weatherization services, scholarships, and more for those in their service area.
(740) 594-8499
cap4kids.org/columbus/coad4kids
Mental Health and Recovery Service Board
Oversees public mental health and alcohol/drug recovery services for residents of Coshocton, Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble and Perry Counties. Go online for resources and information on addiction, suicide prevention, and more.
1500 Coal Run Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Office: (740) 454-8557
Crisis Line: (800) 344-5818 or Text “4HOPE” to 741741
mhrs.org
Easterseals Central & Southeast Ohio
Provides comprehensive programs and health services for children and adults with disabilities.
cap4kids.org/columbus/easterseals
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
Offers free legal help for income-eligible individuals and families at multiple locations.
Intake: (844) 302-1800
cap4kids.org/columbus/southeastern-ohio-legal-services