Social Services

We provide social services assistance to the community in partnership with other organizations.

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We host many of these organizations in our locations and staff also refer customers to outside agencies, partners and services.

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Life Skills (Adult Education, Job & Career Help, Social Services)

Contact a Social Worker

Call (614) 653-6498, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. if you need help with housing, food access, mental and physical health, immigration, employment, public benefits and assistance, addiction and other resource referrals. Leave a message if the Social Worker is unable to take the call.

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Book an online, one-on-one appointment to get the help you need.

  • Benefits & Resources: Get help finding a food pantry, utility assistance, and more by connecting with an intern from The Ohio State University’s Social Work program.
  • Legal Advice Clinic: Get legal advice from a volunteer attorney about eviction/foreclosure, custody issues, debt collection and more.

Library Resources

We have tools to help you find assistance and get information you need.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Community Shelter Board

Leads a coordinated, community effort to make sure everyone has a place to call home.

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Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

Helps people access affordable housing through collaborative partnerships; promotes neighborhood revitalization; and assists residents in accessing social services.

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Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio

Comprises 21 organizations that represent the full spectrum of affordable housing activities in Franklin County: homeless and housing services; housing development and housing finance.

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Homeless Families Foundation

Offers strength-based services celebrating resiliency and hopes for the future, through homeless prevention and re-housing, education and stabilization.

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Central Community House

Leads a neighborhood-based community center that has been serving the near east and near south neighborhoods of Columbus in the settlement house tradition since 1936.

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Get Help (AHACO Resources)

Provides one place to find services such as applying for housing help, getting help paying utility bills, home repair assistance, free legal help and more.

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HOME OWNERSHIP

The Ohio State University

Offers assistance in home buying, renter’s education and money management.

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Franklin County Veterans Service Commission

Helps service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners.
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Homes on the Hill

Develops affordable housing in southwestern Franklin County; provides home buying and home ownership programs.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

The Breathing Association

Provides medical and nursing services from professional staff; provides HEAP, a home energy assistance program.

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Columbus Department of Neighborhoods

Hosts community programs and connects Columbus residents to neighborhood resources and city services.

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Columbus Public Health

Provides free or low-cost health and wellness programs and resources.

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Financial Literacy Organizations

Provides resources for financial topics related to managing personal finance, money and investing.

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Free Tax Return Preparation

Search for nearby Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites.

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Legal Aid Society of Columbus

Provides legal assistance and guidance to low-income and elderly individuals.

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North Community Counseling Centers

Provides behavioral healthcare services in a healthy, comfortable and safe environment.

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The Ohio State University

Offers programs for 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and agriculture and natural resources.

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United Way of Central Ohio Tax Time

Answers basic tax help questions for federal and state returns.

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United Way MyFreeTaxes.com

File simple federal and state returns for free.

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