Human Services Resources
FOOD ACCESS
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
614-277-FOOD (3663)
Columbus City Schools Food Program
614-365-5000
Children's Hunger Alliance
614-341-7700
Ohio Association of Foodbanks
614-221-4336
All People’s Fresh Market
614-445-7342
Hands On Central Ohio
614-221-6766
Lutheran Social Services Food Pantries
877-LSS-MEAL
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
614-268-8118
Broad Street Food Pantry
614-908-3901
St. Stephen’s Community House
614.294.6347
Apply for healthcare, child care, food and cash
benefits
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
SHELTER AND HOUSING ACCESS
**Do You Need Shelter?
For those seeking shelter in Franklin County, there is a
Homeless Hotline for single adults and families (adults with children). You must call 614-274-7000 to be assigned a
bed. The hotline is available 24/7.
If you are seeking shelter from an abusive intimate partner
relationship in Franklin County, call the LSS CHOICES 24-hour crisis hotline at
614-224-4663 (HOME). You can only be admitted to the shelter by calling this
number.
Rental Assistance Resources
Tenant FAQs
Landlord FAQs
Community Shelter Board
Van Buren Center
Faith Mission
Friends of the Homeless
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio
Rental Assistance
HUD Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium
Senior Affordable Housing
Homeport
Columbus and Franklin County Landbanks
Star House
Huckleberry House
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
National Low Income Housing Coalition
HEALTHCARE REFERRALS
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
OhioHealth
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Mount Carmel Health
HOW TO PAY BILLS IN COLUMBUS
Department of Public Utilities payment options:
-Use drop boxes at 111 Front Street or in front of the Public
Utilities Complex along Twin Rivers Drive (910 Dublin Road)
-Online portal: https://schedulepayment.com/Columbus
-Payment by phone or billing questions can be directed to the Customer
Service Center 7 am – 3 pm: 614-645-8276
-Western Union locations in Kroger stores: https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/pay-bills.html
Building and Zoning Services operations will
continue until further notice:
- All online activities will remain
available
- Inspections for commercial,
multi-family new build, and residential new builds with
scheduling occurring online at www.columbus.gov/bzs or by
phone (614) 645-8235
Columbus Division of Fire:
Columbus Fire Prevention Bureau Invoice Payment System
(614) 221-3132 Ext. 7-5627
Department of Public Service:
- The in-person permit counter will
be closed at the end of business today and an online, email or phone
permitting process will be utilized.
- Parking tickets can be paid on
line www.parkcolumbus.com or
call (844) 565-1295
- Impound Lot customer hours will
be 11am-6pm Monday-Saturday and are subject to change.
- Use the City of Columbus
portal https://portal.columbus.gov/permits for
permit applications.
- Contact the permit counter
through email at colspermits@columbus.gov or
(614) 645-7497 with any issues or concerns
FINANCIAL HELP
Columbus Department of Public Utilities Discount Programs
Ohio Department of Job and Family
Services SharedWork Ohio Program
File for Unemployment
Coronavirus
Tax Relief
Huntington
Bank Programs and Assistance
Fifth Third Bank Coronavirus Hardship
Breathing Association Financial Help
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS RESOURCES
Crisis Services - If you or someone you care about is
experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis:
For Adults - Netcare 614-276-CARE (2273)
For Youth (17 and under) - Nationwide Children’s Hospital
614-722-1800
Crisis Text Line - Text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be
connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes. The Crisis Text Line
is a free, confidential service available 24/7 via text on mobile devices.
Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County
(ADAMH):
Directory of providers - https://adamhfranklin.org/find-help/our-network/.
Check a provider’s website and social media for current information on
services. Many have modified their services and hours but are still serving the
community.
The P.E.E.R. Center Warmline – 614.358.TALK (8255)
The PEER Center is currently closed for in-person support.
However, the Warmline for non-crisis peer support, has been expanded to 18
hours a day. The Warmline is staffed by individuals in long-term mental health,
addiction and trauma recovery.
National Disaster Distress Helpline - 1.800.985.5990 or text
“TalkWithUs” to 66746
Spanish speakers text “Hablanos” to 66746
1-800-846-8517 TTY
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
https://mha.ohio.gov/coronavirus
FAMILY CARE RESOURCES
Age Friendly Columbus
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
Alzheimer’s
Foundation of America
Toll-Free Helpline
(866-232-8484)
Text message 646-586-5283
Lutheran
Social Services CHOICES
614-224-HOME (4663)
Columbus City Attorney's Stalking and Domestic
Violence text line
Victims can reach the City Attorney’s Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit by sending a text message to 614-653-8075 and providing domestic violence advocates with their name, a safe time to communicate, and an email or phone number where they can be reached. For their protection, victims are encouraged to delete their own message after it is sent. The City Attorney’s domestic violence advocates will contact the victim at the designated time to discuss safety planning for them and their family.
CONNECTIVITY
Keep Ohio Connected (internet service availability)
Free and Low Cost Internet Plans
Wi-Fi HotSpots