Social Services
We provide social services assistance to the community in partnership with other organizations.
Contact Us
We host many organizations in our locations and staff also refer customers to outside agencies, partners and services.
Ask us Questions
Life Skills (Adult Education, Job & Career Help, Social Services)Get Social Work Help
Social Work Interns from The Ohio State University
Call (614) 653-6498 and leave a message Monday-Friday,
Neighborhood Social Workers from Columbus Public Health (CPH)
Call (614) 645-6807 to reach the CPH Social Work Help Line for information.
Library Resources
We have tools to help you find assistance and get information you need.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Community Shelter Board
Leads a coordinated, community effort to make sure everyone has a place to call home.
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Helps people access affordable housing through collaborative partnerships; promotes neighborhood revitalization; and assists residents in accessing social services.
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.
Homeless Families Foundation
Offers strength-based services celebrating resiliency and hopes for the future, through homeless prevention and re-housing, education and stabilization.
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.
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.
Rentful
Helps renters apply for rent and legal assistance, and offers additional resources for those missing rent payments or worried that they might.
HOME OWNERSHIP
The Ohio State University
Offers assistance in home buying, renter’s education and money management.
Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
Homes on the Hill
Develops affordable housing in southwestern Franklin County; provides home buying and home ownership programs.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The Breathing Association
Provides medical and nursing services from professional staff; provides HEAP, a home energy assistance program.
Columbus Department of Neighborhoods
Hosts community programs and connects Columbus residents to neighborhood resources and city services.
Columbus Public Health
Provides free or low-cost health and wellness programs and resources.
Financial Literacy Organizations
Provides resources for financial topics related to managing personal finance, money and investing.
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Provides legal assistance and guidance to low-income and elderly individuals.
Credible Mind
Offers many mental health and well-being resources to help individuals and families. It’s free to join and provides personalized content options.
North Community Counseling Centers
Provides behavioral healthcare services in a healthy, comfortable and safe environment.
The Ohio State University
Offers programs for 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and agriculture and natural resources.
Free Tax Return Preparation
Search for nearby Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) sites.
United Way of Central Ohio Tax Time
Provides low- to middle-income households with free tax assistance services and connections to financial resources
StartYourRecovery.org
Find local support and treatment options, hear stories from individuals with similar life experiences and learn about recognizing and dealing with substance misuse.
Ohio Opioid Education Alliance
Offers resources and information about mental health and addiction.
