Dial 211 if you are in need of assistance and you're not sure where to go.
211 will connect you to expert, caring help if you are in need of emergency help for rent, housing, food, utilities, etc. Every call is completely confidential.
If you are resident of Columbus, Ohio and need emergency assistance, please contact PRC Emergency Assistance of Franklin County at 844-640-6446.
If you are resident of Columbus, Ohio and need emergency assistance, please contact PRC Emergency Assistance of Franklin County at 844-640-6446.
NOTE: Worthington Christian Church partners with local community assistance programs to collect donations and resources for them. We do not maintain resources on-site.
Mental Health & Counseling
Cornerstone Family Services is a non-profit, faith-based counseling and coaching organization offering a wide array of services including marriage and premarital counseling, adolescent and teen counseling, individual and group counseling. Call or email their office and their intake specialists will find the right counselor for you and your loved ones (614-459-3003 or intake@cstoneohio.org).
Bridges Counseling of Ohio is a private practice counseling center with offices in Worthington and Marysville, Ohio. As a Christian practice, Bridges Counseling provides services for families, teenagers, and adults that reflect the God-given worth of each individual regardless of where they may be in life. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 614-284-8922 or email them at bridgescounselingohio@gmail.com.
Directions Counseling & Coaching seeks to improve the quality of mental health in the Central Ohio community by offering professional counseling, educational opportunities, and professional consults inspired by our belief that God desires to restore emotional & relational wholeness to our lives. Leave a detailed voicemail (614-888-9200) to be connected to the appropriate Counselor. You may also fill out a contact form on their website.
Beacon Counseling Center has locations in Westerville (614-890-8262) and Dublin (614-336-7856) and they provide competent counseling in a caring Christian environment. They serve adolescents, children, adults and couples with a variety of mental health and interpersonal issues. Beacon Counseling is committed to providing services for people of ALL faiths and backgrounds. Please leave a detailed voicemail at one of the numbers listed above to be connected to a counselor.
Netcare Access – Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis and assessment services for Franklin County, Ohio. Call 614-276-2273 or 888-276-2273.
Franklin County Youth Psychiatric Crisis Line for children aged 17 and under, please call 614-722-1800. For those aged 18 and older, please call 888-276-2273.
Mental Health Resources for Veterans
National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224.
National Sexual Assault Hotline — 800-656-4673.
Bridges Counseling of Ohio is a private practice counseling center with offices in Worthington and Marysville, Ohio. As a Christian practice, Bridges Counseling provides services for families, teenagers, and adults that reflect the God-given worth of each individual regardless of where they may be in life. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 614-284-8922 or email them at bridgescounselingohio@gmail.com.
Directions Counseling & Coaching seeks to improve the quality of mental health in the Central Ohio community by offering professional counseling, educational opportunities, and professional consults inspired by our belief that God desires to restore emotional & relational wholeness to our lives. Leave a detailed voicemail (614-888-9200) to be connected to the appropriate Counselor. You may also fill out a contact form on their website.
Beacon Counseling Center has locations in Westerville (614-890-8262) and Dublin (614-336-7856) and they provide competent counseling in a caring Christian environment. They serve adolescents, children, adults and couples with a variety of mental health and interpersonal issues. Beacon Counseling is committed to providing services for people of ALL faiths and backgrounds. Please leave a detailed voicemail at one of the numbers listed above to be connected to a counselor.
Netcare Access – Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis and assessment services for Franklin County, Ohio. Call 614-276-2273 or 888-276-2273.
Franklin County Youth Psychiatric Crisis Line for children aged 17 and under, please call 614-722-1800. For those aged 18 and older, please call 888-276-2273.
Mental Health Resources for Veterans
National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224.
National Sexual Assault Hotline — 800-656-4673.
Assistance with Rent, Shelter, Food, Clothing, Bills and/or Employment Resources
Faith Mission of Central Ohio provides food and shelter to homeless people.
Rentful. Rental assistance for Franklin County residents facing eviction.
Franklin County Housing/Shelter Assistance is a housing and shelter general resource list -- for both adults and juveniles. They also offer emergency housing or shelter to residents of Franklin County. For immediate assistance anytime, contact them at 614-274-7000.
The Columbus Dream Center is all about community outreach. They offer a wide variety of services from meeting critical needs to offering a medical clinic and after school programs. You may contact them at 614-547-3138.
The Salvation Army of Central Ohio provides clothing, furniture, food, utility bill assistance, job training, after school tutoring, warm winter coats, youth summer camp, Christmas assistance, meals and many other services to Franklin and Delaware County families.
Mid-Ohio Food Collective is the largest food bank in central Ohio and they have the resources to connect you with the food and support you need when times are tough. You may contact them at 614-277-3663.
Worthington Resource Pantry works to feed our community by connecting neighbors to healthy food, resources and each other. You may contact them at 614-985-1766.
Blessing Box is a pop-up food pantry found in various locations across central Ohio. Blessing Boxes are stocked by your neighbors to help those in need.
LSS 211 (formerly HandsOn Central Ohio) provides information and resource referrals for those in need. You may also dial 211 on your phone to hear a listing of resources or to speak to someone about your needs.
People In Need, Inc. of Delaware County helps residents of Delaware County with immediate emergency needs possibly created by job loss, break-up of the family, illness, death or other financial emergencies. You may contact them at 740-363-6284.
Need Help Paying Bills provides information and resources for today’s challenging economy.
Faith Mission Resource Center provides clients with access to employment resources such as setting up job interviews, writing resumes, learning about training opportunities and conducting housing searches. They also offer clients the opportunity to complete an assessment and goal plan (called an Individualized Employment Service Plan ) to prepare them for employment with a job making a livable wage.
Neighborhood Services Inc is primarily a food pantry near the OSU campus, but they offer several other programs for anyone facing eviction or housing difficulties. They also offer referral programs for anyone behind on their utilities.
Rentful. Rental assistance for Franklin County residents facing eviction.
Franklin County Housing/Shelter Assistance is a housing and shelter general resource list -- for both adults and juveniles. They also offer emergency housing or shelter to residents of Franklin County. For immediate assistance anytime, contact them at 614-274-7000.
The Columbus Dream Center is all about community outreach. They offer a wide variety of services from meeting critical needs to offering a medical clinic and after school programs. You may contact them at 614-547-3138.
The Salvation Army of Central Ohio provides clothing, furniture, food, utility bill assistance, job training, after school tutoring, warm winter coats, youth summer camp, Christmas assistance, meals and many other services to Franklin and Delaware County families.
Mid-Ohio Food Collective is the largest food bank in central Ohio and they have the resources to connect you with the food and support you need when times are tough. You may contact them at 614-277-3663.
Worthington Resource Pantry works to feed our community by connecting neighbors to healthy food, resources and each other. You may contact them at 614-985-1766.
Blessing Box is a pop-up food pantry found in various locations across central Ohio. Blessing Boxes are stocked by your neighbors to help those in need.
LSS 211 (formerly HandsOn Central Ohio) provides information and resource referrals for those in need. You may also dial 211 on your phone to hear a listing of resources or to speak to someone about your needs.
People In Need, Inc. of Delaware County helps residents of Delaware County with immediate emergency needs possibly created by job loss, break-up of the family, illness, death or other financial emergencies. You may contact them at 740-363-6284.
Need Help Paying Bills provides information and resources for today’s challenging economy.
Faith Mission Resource Center provides clients with access to employment resources such as setting up job interviews, writing resumes, learning about training opportunities and conducting housing searches. They also offer clients the opportunity to complete an assessment and goal plan (called an Individualized Employment Service Plan ) to prepare them for employment with a job making a livable wage.
Neighborhood Services Inc is primarily a food pantry near the OSU campus, but they offer several other programs for anyone facing eviction or housing difficulties. They also offer referral programs for anyone behind on their utilities.
Addiction, Recovery & Health Care
Netcare Access – Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis and assessment services for Franklin County, Ohio.
Call 614-276-2273 or 888-276-2273.
Faith Mission Health Center provides medical, dental, vision, behavioral and pharmacy care to those who have low income, are homeless (or at risk of being homeless) or in transitional housing. Please call 614-224-6617 or email them directly to schedule to appointment.
Columbus Free Clinic is a student run organization that offers all of their services for free. They will not ask for insurance information or citizenship status.
Pregnancy Decision Health Centers (PDHC) has served central Ohio for more than 40 years and they offer a variety of support for pregnant women including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal vitamins, mother & baby clothes, breastfeeding supplies, baby items, car seats, diapers, parenting classes, consultations, information and support. Call or text them at 614-444-4411.
Alcoholics Anonymous of Central Ohio — 614-253-8501 or cogf@aacentralohio.org
Central Ohio Narcotics Anonymous — 614-252-1700.
Start Your Recovery provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too.
Call 614-276-2273 or 888-276-2273.
Faith Mission Health Center provides medical, dental, vision, behavioral and pharmacy care to those who have low income, are homeless (or at risk of being homeless) or in transitional housing. Please call 614-224-6617 or email them directly to schedule to appointment.
Columbus Free Clinic is a student run organization that offers all of their services for free. They will not ask for insurance information or citizenship status.
Pregnancy Decision Health Centers (PDHC) has served central Ohio for more than 40 years and they offer a variety of support for pregnant women including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal vitamins, mother & baby clothes, breastfeeding supplies, baby items, car seats, diapers, parenting classes, consultations, information and support. Call or text them at 614-444-4411.
Alcoholics Anonymous of Central Ohio — 614-253-8501 or cogf@aacentralohio.org
Central Ohio Narcotics Anonymous — 614-252-1700.
Start Your Recovery provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too.
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
CALL OR TEXT 988
If you are having suicidal thoughts (or suspect that a loved one is), please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are precious in the eyes of the Lord. You are NOT worthless and you are NOT unloved.
Franklin County Suicide Prevention Hotline — 614-221-5445 or 614-294-3300 (Teen Hotline).