Healthcare is available, often at a reduced cost or no cost, depending on your needs and overall situation.
If you are in crisis:
- If you are in crisis and are a danger to yourself or others or if your injuries are severe or life threatening, dial 9-1-1
- If you are considering suicide, call the 24/7 columbus suicide hotline at 614.221.5445
- 24/7 mental health and alcohol/drug crisis intervention is available at netcare access. Call the crisis line at 614.276.2273 or go to 199 South Central Ave or 741 East Broad St
For the purposes of this page, we divide healthcare into the following categories:
- Physical Health: Medical (doctor, nurse, hospital), dental, and prescription drug (pharmacy) resources.
- Mental Health: Mental health such as depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, other mental illnesses, and alcohol and drug treatment.
- Peer Support: Peer Groups, Drop In Groups, and Support Groups to help keep you on your path to recovery, reentry, and success.
You may be eligible for assistance through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. To see if you qualify, contact the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services online or by phone at 614.233.2000, or the Ohio Benefit Bank by visiting.
Medical Care
We offer these two clinics EVERY Wednesday NIGHT, from 6:30 to 8:30PM
- Free medical care for the poor and uninsured, EVERY Wednesday night. We have a medical doctor and nurses available. Prescriptions can be written and we give $4 gift cards to purchase one month’s supply of prescriptions. We do not do narcotic drugs, nor do we have any drugs at the clinic. 6:30 to 8:30 PM EVERY Wednesday.
- Free pregnancy care clinic for any lady EVERY Wednesday. We offer free pregnancy testing, free ultrasound. We also offer mentor mothers, safe housing and new baby supplies for the first two months.
We also offer these following clinics ONCE a month, on the FIRST Wednesday of each month.
- Free vision care. We have two eye doctors who will do a complete eye exam and write a prescription. We also offer free eye glasses if the doctor can match the patient with donated glasses. We also attempt to help patient buy glasses at discount prices.
- Free legal assistance. We have three lawyers who offer free legal advice.
- Free tax preparation. We will prepare simple W-2 income tax returns during the months of Feb, March and April. We do not do business returns.
- Free financial advice. We offer free assistance in financial management and budgeting. We also offer financial advice on collection social security, pensions, insurance and retirement.
- Free computer repairs. We have three IT professionals who will repair computers that are brought in. We do not provide hardware but if the owner brings the hardware we will install it.
- Free bicycle repairs and give away. We offer free bicycle repairs and give away bicycles for free as they are donated to this clinic. If we have the right supplies to match the bicycle we provide that for free if we do not, we ask the owner to go and purchase the pieces needed and we will install for free.
- Free dog obedience. We offer free dog obedience training to dog owners.
All the clinics are completely free. No appointments necessary. People are served on first come first serve basis.
- Columbus Free Clinic
Location: 2231 N. High St.
Phone: 614.404.8417
- New Life UMC Clinic
Location: 25 W. 5th Ave, 614.294.0134
- Xenos Free Clinic
Location: 1934 N. 4th St and 40 Chicago Ave, 614.823.6510
- Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers
Phone: 614.645.5500
- East Health Center
Location: 1180 E Main St
- John Maloney Health Center
Location: 3781 S High St
- St Stephen's Health Center
Location: 1500 E 17th Ave
- Columbus Northeast Health Center
Location: 3433 Agler Rd
- West Family Health and Wellness Center
Location: 2300 West Broad Street
- ARC (AIDS Resource Center) Ohio, confidential testing and safer sex supplies at no cost.
Location: 4400 N High St, Suite 300
Phone: 614.299.2437
Prescription Drugs
Netcare
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In Crisis? Help is now a few clicks away
Netcare's new Live Crisis Chat offers the opportunity for anyone to chat online directly with a licensed social worker or counselor live, via a secure online chat service. While chatting, they can find out more information about Netcare's services or ask for help for themselves or a loved one.
When the Live Crisis Chat is available and a counselor is ready to chat a red tab appears on the left-hand side of any page on Netcare's website www.netcareaccess.org and also on the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) of Franklin County website - https://adamhfranklin.org/. Chatters can access the service from a computer or mobile device that's connected to the Internet.
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Learn about Netcare at Upcoming Sessions
Netcare Live was developed as a response to the numerous requests from students, area professionals and agencies for Netcare visits or presentations. Each hour-long session includes an informative presentation, a tour of our building, and a Q & A opportunity.
Interested in joining an upcoming session? Check out our website for more information: 2017 Netcare Live Sessions.
​Dental Clinic Services
Basic dental services provided include exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions (pulling teeth), some root canals, and denture repairs. Fees are determined by a sliding-fee, which is determined by family size and income. Medicaid and private insurance are also accepted.
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Physical and mental health and wellness resources include:
- Abraxas
Location: 899 East Broad Street, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614.220.8655
Hours of Service: Varies depending on service(s) needed
Cost: Free
Service: Mental health
- The Africentric Personal Development Shop
Location: 1409 E. Livingston Ave
Phone: 614.253.4448
Hours of Service: Every Tuesday 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Service: APDS's role in this community is to provide and make available effective counseling and educational services to people who typically can't afford or do not have access to programs that address substance abuse and domestic violence.
- Alvis
Location: 2100 Stella Court, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.252.8402
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health and wellness, education, employment, and mentoring
- Amethyst (Women Only)
Location: 455 E. Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.242.1284
Hours of Service: Extensive (offers housing)
Service: Housing, Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Family Engagement, Substance Abuse, Employment, Other Benefits (child support)
- Buckeye Hope Community Foundation
Location: 1183 Essex Ave., Columbus, OH 43201 (YouthBuild)
Phone: 614.291.0805
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health and wellness, education, employment, and mentoring
- The Buckeye Ranch
Location: 697 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.384.7700
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Medicaid/insurance plan required
Service: Mental health, health and wellness, education, and housing
- Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio
Location: 200 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.227.0301
Hours of Service: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Service: Health and medical
- CHOICES - For Victims of Domestic Violence
Location: 500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 245, Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: 24-hour hotline: 614.224.HOME[4663] or Business line: 614.224.7222
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Housing
- Central Community House
Location: 1150 E. Main St., Columbus, OH
Phone: 614.252.3157
Hours of Service: Varies depending on service(s) needed
Cost: Free
Service: Family engagement/education
- Central Ohio Youth for Christ
Location: 3630 North High St., P.O. Box 14804, Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: 614.848.4870
Hours of Service: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Service: Health/counseling
- Columbus Area- Integrated Services
Location: 1515 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614.252.0711
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health/counseling
- Columbus Free Clinic
Location: 2231 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614.404.8417
Hours of Service: Thursday evenings - sign-up required
Cost: Free
Service: Important link on how to be seen at the clinic: http://www.columbusfreeclinic.com/?page=howto
- Columbus Ice
Phone: 614.233.1423
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health and wellness
- Columbus UMADAOP
Location: 510 East Mound Street, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.227.9694
Hours of Service: After school hours as needed
Cost: Free
Service: Mental heath, health and wellness, and education
- CompDrug
Location: 547 East Eleventh Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Phone: 614.224.4506
Hours of Service: 24/7
Cost: Varies
Service: Mental heath, health and wellness, and education
- Directions For Youth and Family
Location: 1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614.294.2661, fax: 614.294.3247
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health/wellness
- Dublin Couseling Center: Syntero
Location: 299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.889.5722
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Available for all persons with private insurance, Medicaid-eligible, or uninsured
Service: Mental Health, Family Engagement, Mentoring, Health and Wellness, Substance Abuse, and Education
- Faith Mission of Ohio
Location: 315 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.224.6617
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health and wellness, housing, and mentoring
- Franklin County Children Services
Location: 1951 Gantz Rd., Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614.275.2508
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental health, health and wellness, education, mentoring, and housing
- Gladden Community House
Location: 183 Hawkes Ave., PO Box 23030, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614.227.1600
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental health, health and wellness, education, and employment
- Helping Hands Health & Wellness Center
Location: 1421 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614.262.5094
Hours of Service: Varies depending on service(s) needed
Cost: Free
Service: Health/medical
- Hittle House
Location: 774 Internet Dr., Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614.443.5454
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Varies
Service: Mental health, health and wellness, education, and mentoring
- House of Hope
Location: 825 Dennison Ave., Columbus, OH
Phone: 614.291.4691
Hours of Service: Varies - short term and long term
Cost: Sliding fee scale, but many qualify for little or no payment
Service: Mental health, health and wellness, and housing
- Impact Community Action
Location: 700 Bryden Road, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.252.2799
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Referral, Therapy, Resource(s)
- Impact Safety
Location: 35 E Gay Street, Suite 512, Columbus, OH
Phone: 614.221.2811
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Varies
Service: Social/Relationship Skills, Trauma Focus, Anger Management
- Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Location: 1904 N. High St., P.O Box 8104, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614.294.5437
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental health, health and wellness, and other benefits: support, mentoring
- Kindway
Location: PO Box 67, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: 614.895.1882
Hours of Service: Varies depending on service(s) needed
Cost: Free
Service: Release Preparation
- Lighthouse Christian Services
Location: 2085 Mecca Rd,. Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614.337.1986
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Affordable
Service: Mental Health, Health and Wellness
- Maryhaven
Location: Main Campus - 1791 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614.445.8131
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Cost effective - exempt taxes under Section 501(c)(3)
Service: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Education, Health and Wellness
- Mid Ohio Reentry Coalition (ADAMH)
Location: 222 West Center St., Marion, OH 43302
Phone: 740.223.4162
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Based on income
Service: Housing, Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Family Engagement, Substance Abuse, and employment
- Mount Carmel Community Outreach
Location: 6150 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213 (Corporate Services Center)
Phone: 614.546.4000
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mentoring, health and wellness, mental health
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Location: 495 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614.355.8080
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Yes
Service: Mental health, health and wellness
- National Youth Advocate Program
Location: 1801 Watermark Drive, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.487.8758
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mentoring, mental health, health and wellness, education
- Oesterlen Services for Youth
Location: 1918 Mechanicsburg Rd., Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: 937.399.6101
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free - must be referred/accepted into program
Service: Housing, health and wellness, mental health, and mentoring
- Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS)
Location: 30 East Broad St., 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-3430
Phone: 614.466.2596
Hours of Service: Programs/services vary in length depending on individual circumstances
Cost: Yes
Service: Mental Health, Health and Wellness
- The Ohio Federation for Children's Mental Health
Location: 1225 Dublin Rd., Ste. 125, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.224.2700
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health and wellness, mental health, and other benefits: buidling relationships in families
- Ohio Mentor
Location: 5655 N. High St., Suite 1, Columbus, OH 43085
Phone: 614.885.0920
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Varies
Service: Social/Relationship Skills, Trauma Focus, Anger Management
- Opening Doors of Ohio
Location: PO Box 281, Lewis Center, OH 43035-0281
Phone: 206.337.7941
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Mentoring, Employment, and Other Benefits: religious
- Planned Parenthood
Location: 3255 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43213
Phone: 614.222.3531
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Affordable
Service: Health and wellness
- Pomegranate
Location: 765 Pierce Dr., Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614.223.1650
Hours of Service: Acute: Hospital: Monday - Friday 6 - 7 p.m. -15 minute limit. Saturday/Sunday 2 - 3 p.m. -1 hour limit. Residential Campuses: Monday - Friday 6 - 7:30 p.m. - 20 minute limit. Saturday/Sunday 10 - 12:30 p.m. & 5 - 7:30 p.m. - 1 hour limit.
Cost: Accepts Medicaid
Service: Individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, art therapy and case management in a secure, and residential treatment facility.
- Rachel's House - Lower Lights Ministries (Women Only)
Location: 1066 Bellows Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: 614.228.3855
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Education, Mentoring, Employment, and Other Benefits: religious
- SAFY - Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth
Location: 4615 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43232
Phone: 614.729.2024
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health and wellness, education, employment, and mentoring
- St. Stephens Community House
Location: 1500 E. 17th Avenue. Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: 614.294.6347
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: For at risk youth. Develop childrens' education.
- Schottenstein Chabad House - Friendship Circle
Location: 6220 E Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: 614.939.0765
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental Health, Health and Wellness, Education, Employment, and Mentoring
- St. Vincent Family Center
Location: 1490 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614.252.0731
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Based on income, ability to pay, and dependents
Service: Mental health, health and wellness, education, and housing
- T.O.U.C.H
Location: 37 Robinwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43213
Phone: 614.338.8733
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mentoring, health and wellness, mental health, education, and employment
- United Way of Central Ohio
Location: 360 S. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.227.2700
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Health and wellness, mental health, education, and employment
- Urban Connections
Location: 3750 Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH 43220-2236
Phone: 614.251.0140
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental health services, applying biblical values, personal healing emphasis, anxiety/depression issues, and abuse/addiction
- The Village Network
Location: 1751 East Long St., Columbus, OH, 43203
Phone: 614.253.8050
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Housing, health and wellness, mental health, and mentoring
- Women, Infants and Children
Location: 1390 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 4320 (this is only one (1) of many Franklin county locations)
Phone: 614.294.2498
Hours of Service: Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5:00. However, all locations vary.
Cost: N - Must meet elgibility
Service: WIC helps income eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at health risk due to inadequate nutrition.
- Xenos
Location: 1000 Bonham Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Phone: 614.291.0885
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Free
Service: Mental health, health and wellness, and spiritual
- YMCA of Central Ohio
Location: 40 West Long St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.224.1142
Hours of Service: Varies
Cost: Yes
Service: Health and wellness, education, and mentoring
- Youth 2 Youth International
Location: 547 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Phone: 614.224.4506
Hours of Service: Varies depending on service(s) needed
Cost: Free
Service: Education/safety
- Youth Advocate Services
Location: 825 Grandview Ave.. Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614.258.9927
Hours of Service: 3-9 months for foster care, otherwise varies
Cost: Must have 1 of 5 Medicaid plans
Service: Mental Health, Housing, Family Engagement, Other Benefits, Mentoring, Health and Wellness