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Franklinton Area Community Resource Guide (43223, 43215, 43222)
Hilltop Area Community Resource Guide (43204, 43222, 43223, 43123, 43228)
Near East Side Neighborhood Resource Guide (43203, 43205) – last updated in 2018
Dublin Resource Directory (43017, 43026, 43065, 43016, 43017)
To find resources outside of Columbus, you can search by typing your zip code into the search box. In addition to those resources, this page also has some resources for counties outside of Franklin County.
2-1-1 Information & Referral Search (in Ohio)
2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
ouw.org/211-map
CarePortal
Connects vulnerable children and families to people who have something to give. CarePortal makes local churches aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond. Currently in Fairfield, Franklin, Hamilton, and Montgomery county in Ohio.
careportal.org/open-requests
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.
(800) 577-2276
coad4kids.org
Contacts: coad4kids.org/contactus
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Go to the County Directory to find contact and location information for your: 1) County Department for Job and Family Services (CDJFS), 2) Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), and 3) OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Center
jfs.ohio.gov/County/County_Directory.stm
Find Local Health Districts
Here you will find contact information for all of the city and county local health districts in Ohio.
odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/find-local-health-districts
Food Assistance by County
ohiofoodbanks.org/get-help
Central Ohio: mofc.org/get-help
Ohio Association of Free Clinics
Lists free health clinics around Ohio.
(614) 914-6458
ohiofreeclinics.org/who-we-are/clinic-map-test.html
Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
Provides monetary and non-monetary assistance for individuals and families
oacaa.org/find-an-agency/
Red Treehouse
This website help families find resources, organizations and events that support the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children and young adults, prenatal to age 25 in the state of Ohio.
redtreehouse.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 to people.
40 North Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
dmmhrsb.org
Contact: dmmhrsb.org/contact-us
HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties
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.
Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health (ADAMH) Board
Responsible for the planning, funding, and monitoring of 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; as well as re-entry programming and pro bono counseling, which provides linkage to free short-term mental health counseling for people 18 and older.
108 West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(740) 654-0829
Mental Health Crisis Hotline: (740) 687-8255
Pro Bono Counseling: (614) 884-7227 or (877) 764-9888 Toll-free
fairfieldadamh.org
Fairfield County 2-1-1
Call or visit online to find 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
2-1-1 or (740) 687-0500
Crisis Hotline: (740) 687-8255
fairfieldcounty211.org
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
24/7 Crisis Line: 2-1-1 or (800) 544-1601 or text your zip code to 898211
mhrlk.org
Pathways of Central Ohio 2-1-1/Crisis Hotline
Lists an online community resource directory for Licking, Knox, Muskingum, Perry, Morgan and Washington counties. They can help with: food, shelter/housing, financial assistance, transportation, employment, health and dental care, child care, crisis intervention and more.
Mental Health & Recovery Board of Clark, Greene, & Madison Counties
Provide all residents of Clark, Greene and Madison Counties with convenient access to the mental health, alcohol and other drug addiction treatment, prevention and support services they need.
1055 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45505
(937) 322-0648 or (800) 435-7968
24-Hour Crisis Services:
United Way of the Greater Dayton Area Helplink
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.
2-1-1
dayton-unitedway.org/helplink-2-1-1
Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health (ADAMH) Board
Work to ensure the availability of community-based alcohol, drug addiction and mental health services to the residents of Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Pike and Ross Counties in southern Ohio. They do not directly provide services, but people can find a list treatment service providers, recovery support groups and prevention coalitions on their website or by calling them.
394 Chestnut Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Office: (740) 773-2283 or (800) 906-6757
Hotlines:
Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center
Find resources and agencies that provide assistance to Fayette, Highland, Jackson, Pickaway, Pike, and Ross county residents.
2-1-1 or (888) 775-1260
www.referweb.net/spvm
Mental Health & Recovery Board (MHRB) of Union County
Works with local agencies to provide mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services for people living in Union County. They also offer mental health and ethics training for professionals, as well as information and resources for residents.
131 North Main Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040
(937) 642-1212
Hotline: (800) 731-5577 or text “4help” to 85511
mhrbuc.org
HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties
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.
Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (317 Board)
Creates a network of care for those in need of mental health, addiction and community services through our partner agencies. They also provide community education on trauma-informed care.
7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, Ohio 45701
Mental Health and Recovery Service Board
They are responsible for seeing that public mental health and alcohol/drug recovery services are available to the residents of serving Coshocton, Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble and Perry Counties. Also, there is information and resources advocacy and suicide prevention.
1500 Coal Run Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Non-emergency: (740) 454-8557
Crisis Hotline Phone: (800) 344-5818
mhrs.org
Pathways of Central Ohio 2-1-1/Crisis Hotline
Lists an online community resource directory for Licking, Knox, Muskingum, Perry, Morgan and Washington counties. They can help with: food, shelter/housing, financial assistance, transportation; employment, health and dental care, child care, crisis intervention and more.
1627 Bryn Mawr Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055
United Appeal for Athens County 2-1-1
Connects residents in Athens county with comprehensive and up-to-date information about social, health and government services. Examples of resources are food, clothing, household items, health care, housing and utilities; legal services, financial management, employment, and more.
2-1-1 or (740) 592-1293
211athenscounty.org