Resource Guide
We’re here for you — it’s a promise. No matter where you find yourself today, you are not alone. There are people who care about you and want to help. Check out these various services available to you, wherever you’re at on your journey.
Please use the search box and filters below to locate the resource(s) you’re looking for. Contact us if you have any questions.
All Resources
Mental Health & Addiction
1-800 QUIT NOW
A 24/7 hotline for those who want to quit smoking. First call is to set up enrollment. Clients receive between 5-7 calls with a Quit Coach, including one optional online group. Nicotine cessation, Only.
Phone:
1-800 QUIT NOW
1-800-784-8669
Abortion Recovery Support
Abortion Recovery (aR)
In-Person Location:
In-Person Connection Meeting: 665 E Dublin-Granville Rd., Suite 120, Columbus, OH 43229 (2nd Tuesday of each Month at 7:00pm)
Online Meetings:
Private, virtual Zoom meeting (3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30am)
Private, virtual Zoom meeting (3rd Monday of each month at 7:00pm)
Telephone: 614.721.2100
Email Tammy Yelton: tammyy@pdhc.org
Education & Employment
Accelerated Training Program
Free training thru Columbus State Community College. Grant driven offerings and availability vary. Examples: STNA, Warehousing & SafeServ
Location: 550 East Spring St. Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614.287.5528
Email: acceleratedtraining@cscc.edu
Immigrants & Refugees
Advocating Opportunity
Comprehensive for persons being trafficked and/or exploited. Trauma responsive care. FREE.
Location: Two Maritime Plaza, 1st Floor, Toledo, OH 43604
Telephone: 855.855.1945
Immigrants & Refugees
Asian American Community Services
Serving the entire Asian and Asian-American population in central Ohio.
Location: 4700 Reed Rd., Suite B, Columbus, OH 43220
Telephone: 614.220.4023
Immigrants & Refugees
Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio (BCCO)
Case management, social services. Interpretation, job services,, health, education, and more.
Location: 1925 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Ste 210, Columbus, OH 43229
Telephone: 614.396.8965
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Cap4Kids
Multiple Resources: Locate a variety of resources for children and families.
Locations & Schedules: See website
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Car Seat Check
See a map of free local car seat inspection sites in the surrounding area.
View Map for locations
Pregnancy & Parenting Support
Central Ohio Youth for Christ - Parent Life (Ages 13-19)
Empowering teen parents and their chidlren to thrive through intentional relationships with caring adults. Weekly group meetings, mentoring, classes, and workshops focused on their unique needs while furthering education and independent living.
Pregnancy & Parenting Support
Changent Nurse-Family Partnership
Pregnancy, parenting, and infant development support for first time parents. Home visits for your first baby starting during pregnancy through two years old.
Location: 655 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43205
Telephone: 614.722.8200
Mental Health & Addiction
Charismata Counseling
Scherry Summers, MA, LPCC
*Accepts all insurances and offers reduced fee based on income.
Phone: 740.415.7371
Email: charistmatacounseling@gmail.com
Abortion Recovery Support
Charismata Counseling, LLC
Location: TeleHealth and 2670 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Telephone: 740.415.7371
Email: charistmatacounseling@gmail.com
Scherry Summers, MA, LPCC
*Accepts all insurances and offers reduced fee based on income.
Education & Employment
Child Development Council of Franklin County
Headstart and Early Headstart resources ages 6 weeks-5 years. Childcare. Career opportunities.
Locations: Call for information
Telephone: 614.271.4056
Adoption
Choosing Hope Adoptions
Ongoing support. No cost to mom. Assistance with living expenses. Education. Support group. Counseling.
Location: 3600 Olentangy River Rd.
Building D Suite 206
Columbus, OH 43214
Telephone: 937.471.2954
Healthcare
Columbus Public Health (CPH) – Vaccine Clinic
Location: 240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 – 1st and 2nd floors
Telephone: 614.645.1850
For Spanish: 614.645.5907
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Columbus Public Health (CPH) Maternal-Child Health Car Seat Program
Car Seat Program: Provides car seats at reduced cost. Must take safety class.
Location: 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614.645.7748
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Columbus Public Health (CPH) Maternal-Child Health Cribs for Kids
Cribs: Pack-N-Play portable crib for safe sleep (must take class to learn proper operation).
Location: 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614.645.3111 - Option 2
Ask for Crib for Kids
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Columbus Public Health (CPH) Maternal-Child Health Home Visiting Program
Education & Resources: In-home education and support for a healthy pregnancy, mother, and baby.
Location: 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614.724.2229
Call to be connected to the program that best meets your needs.
Mental Health & Addiction
Columbus Public Health (CPH) Maternal-Child Health Smoking Cessation Program
Education & Resources: Smoking cessation program with ongoing support first year after birth. Diaper incentives available.
Location: 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614.645.2135
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Columbus Public Health (CPH) Neighborhood Health Community Workers
Community Resources: In-person and by phone assistance with applications and connections to other community resources. Meet with a community worker and get the help you need including; housing bridge, employment, food, education, emergency shelter.
Location: 240 Parsons Ave. or in various locations throughout the central Ohio such as public libraries, neighborhood pride centers, etc.
Telephone: 614.645.6807
Call to get location close to you, ask questions, or make appointment.
Healthcare
Columbus Public Health and Sexual Wellness Center
STD: testing and treatment
Accepts Medicaid, many insurance options, and credit cards.
Location: 240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 – 1st and 2nd floors
Telephone: 614.645.1850
For Spanish: 614.645.5907
Housing
Community Housing Network
Housing assistance for those with addiction, mental health issues, or those who struggle with homelessness.
Case managers can call direct also.
Location: 1680 Watermark Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614.487.6700
Housing
Community Mediation – Eviction Prevention
Mediate problems between tenants and landlords to find a solution. FREE.
Location: 67 Jefferson Ave., 2nd floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614.228.7191 ext. 13
Immigrants & Refugees
Community Refugee, & Immigrant Services (C.R.I.S)
Services and resources to support refugees and immigrants including:
resettlement
legal
family
employment services
health and wellness programs
Location: 4645 Executive Drive Columbus, OH 43220
Telephone: 614.235.5747
Mental Health & Addiction
Cornerstone Family Services
Christian counseling for adults, children and families.
(Reduced fees options with Counseling Interns as low as $10.00 for qualifying clients.)
*If you do not have insurance and need lower fee referral with Cornerstone Family Services, contact PDHC's Family Empowerment Program Manager at 614.888.8774, extension 6127.
Location: 1655 Bethel Rd. #200, Columbus, OH 43220
Telephone: 614.459.3003
Mental Health & Addiction
Cornerstone of Hope – Bereavement (grief counseling connected to loss)
Faith based. Individual counseling, support groups, summer camps, and memorial events.
Sliding scale, financial assistance may be available. Accepts Caresource.
Location: 253 N State St., Suite 200, Westerville, OH 43081
Telephone: 614.824.4285
Education & Employment
Delaware ASPIRE
GED prep and computer literacy by ASPIRE. Career consulting, All levels of ESOL classes.
Location: 4565 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015
Telephone: 740.548.0708
Abortion Recovery Support, Mental Health & Addiction
Directions Counseling & Coaching
Providing exceptional mental health services, counseling, and therapy in Central Ohio for adults, children, and families.
Payment: Insurance, Self-pay, but not Medicaid.
Location: 1480 Manning Pkwy, Ste B, Powell, OH 43065
Telephone: 614.888.9200
Email: leslie@directionscounseling.com
Leslie Hanson, MA, LPCC-S
Education & Employment
Dress For Success
Mentoring/employment help and professional clothes for interviews and employment. Ask PDHC about referral.
Location: 1204 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Telephone: 614.291.5420
Pregnancy & Parenting Support
Early Headstart & Teens with Tots
Early Head Start supports pregnant moms and mothers with children up to age 3 through in-home visits and activities that foster healthy growth and family bonds.
Teens with Tots supports teenage parents who are in school or planning to graduate.
Location: 1743 E Main St., Lancaster
Telephone: 740.653.4146
Pregnancy & Parenting Support
Embrace Grace
Eleven-week Bible-based support group:
Be mentored by experienced moms
Make new friends
Gain life-changing skills that will help you find your passion
Locations & Times: See Website
Maternity Homes
Esther’s Place of Grace
Faith based maternity home for pregnant women.
Location: Newark, OH (East)
Telephone: 614.226.0864
Email: marydow@esthersplaceofgrace.com
Mary Dow, Director
Healthcare
Fairfield Community Health Center
The Fairfield Community Health Center team includes a women’s health professional who understands women have unique health needs and meets the needs of the women in the community.
Location: 220 E Walnut St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Telephone: 740.277.6043
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Fairfield County 211
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Fairfield County Health Department- Cribs for Kids
Cribs-Recieve a Cribette® for a cozy, safe, solo sleep space for your baby. Parents and guardians must complete an educational safe sleep class and learn proper operation.
Telephone: 740.652.2847
Healthcare
Fairfield Healthcare Professionals OB/GYN Drs. Burnette, Keirns, Jerig, Midwife Joan Ray
Prenatal care
Location: 112 N Ewing St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Telephone: 740.689.6690
Pregnancy & Parenting Support, Goods & Other Practical Resources
Family Empowerment Program
Multiple Resources: A free program to support expecting and new parents up to baby’s 1st birthday through in-person and online parenting classes and free baby items for participation.
Locations:
665 E Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 (Main Location)
4111 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43228
3030 Columbus-Lancaster Rd. NW, Lancaster, OH 43130
Telephone: 614.644.4445
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Findhelp
Multiple Resources: Search and connect to find support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced cost help. Formally known as Aunt Bertha.
Locations & Schedules: See website
Goods & Other Practical Resources
Fresh Trak
Food: Locate food resources close to you, including hours and addresses.
Locations & Schedules: See website
Education & Employment
Godman Guild
GED, college prep classes, Employment help. ESOL classes. Childcare, transportation.
Location: 303 East Sixth Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
Telephone: 614.294.5476
Education & Employment
Goodwill Columbus
Find a job, job readiness & training, and more.
Location: 671 South High St. Suite 800, Columbus, OH 43206
Telephone: 614.294.5181
Healthcare