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We host many organizations in our locations and staff also refer customers to outside agencies, partners and services.
Social Work Interns from The Ohio State University
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Neighborhood Social Workers from Columbus Public Health (CPH)
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Leads a coordinated, community effort to make sure everyone has a place to call home.
Helps people access affordable housing through collaborative partnerships; promotes neighborhood revitalization; and assists residents in accessing social services.
Comprises 21 organizations that represent the full spectrum of affordable housing activities in Franklin County: homeless and housing services; housing development and housing finance.
Offers strength-based services celebrating resiliency and hopes for the future, through homeless prevention and re-housing, education and stabilization.
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.
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.
Helps renters apply for rent and legal assistance, and offers additional resources for those missing rent payments or worried that they might.
Offers assistance in home buying, renter’s education and money management.
Develops affordable housing in southwestern Franklin County; provides home buying and home ownership programs.
Provides medical and nursing services from professional staff; provides HEAP, a home energy assistance program.
Hosts community programs and connects Columbus residents to neighborhood resources and city services.
Provides free or low-cost health and wellness programs and resources.
Provides resources for financial topics related to managing personal finance, money and investing.
Provides legal assistance and guidance to low-income and elderly individuals.
Offers many mental health and well-being resources to help individuals and families. It’s free to join and provides personalized content options.
Provides behavioral healthcare services in a healthy, comfortable and safe environment.
Offers programs for 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and agriculture and natural resources.
Search for nearby Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites.
Provides low- to middle-income households with free tax assistance services and connections to financial resources
Find local support and treatment options, hear stories from individuals with similar life experiences and learn about recognizing and dealing with substance misuse.
Offers resources and information about mental health and addiction.
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