Online Connection Meetings: 

• 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:30am

• 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00pm

In-person Connection Meetings:

• 2nd Tuesday of each Month at 7:00pm

Free training thru Columbus State Community College. Grant driven offerings and availability vary. Examples: STNA, Warehousing & SafeServ

Comprehensive for persons being trafficked and/or exploited. Trauma responsive care. FREE.

Serving the entire Asian and Asian-American population in central Ohio.

Medicaid Assistance: In-person and by phone assistance with applications and connections to other community resources. Meet with a community worker and get the help you need including housing bridge, employment, food, education, and emergency shelter.

Case management, social services. Interpretation, job services,, health, education, and more.

Multiple Resources: Locate a variety of resources for children and families.

Empowering teen parents and their chidlren to thrive through intentional relationships with caring adults. Weekly group meetings, mentoring, classes, and workshops focused on their unique needs while furthering education and independent living.

Headstart and Early Headstart resources ages 6 weeks-5 years. Childcare. Career opportunities.

Ongoing support. No cost to mom. Assistance with living expenses. Education. Support group. Counseling.

• HUD agency to authorize Section 8 rent assistance. 

• Assistance for Public Housing (PA)

• Home Choice Voucher (HCV)

• Multi Family apts.

Vaccinations: for children and adults 

STD: testing and treatment 

Accepts Medicaid, many insurance options, and credit cards.

Car Seat Program: Provides car seats at reduced cost. Must take safety class.

Cribs: Pack-N-Play portable crib for safe sleep (must take class to learn proper operation).

Education & Resources: In-home education and support for a healthy pregnancy, mother, and baby.

Education & Resources: Smoking cessation program with ongoing support first year after birth. Diaper incentives available.

Community Resources: In-person and by phone assistance with applications and connections to other community resources. Meet with a community worker and get the help you need including; housing bridge, employment, food, education, emergency shelter.

Free, flexible classes, online toward your GED.

Housing assistance for those with addiction, mental health issues, or those who struggle with homelessness. 

Case managers can call direct also.

Mediate problems between tenants and landlords to find a solution. FREE.

Services and resources to support refugees and immigrants including: 

• resettlement

• legal

• family

• employment services

• health and wellness programs

Christian counseling for adults, children and families. 

(Reduced fees options with Counseling Interns as low as $10.00 for qualifying clients.) 

*If you do not have insurance and need lower fee referral with Cornerstone Family Services, contact PDHC's Family Empowerment Program Manager at 614.888.8774, extension 6127.

Faith based. Individual counseling, support groups, summer camps, and memorial events. 

Sliding scale, financial assistance may be available. Accepts Caresource.

GED prep and computer literacy by ASPIRE. Career consulting, All levels of ESOL classes.

Providing exceptional mental health services, counseling, and therapy in Central Ohio for adults, children, and families. 

Payment: Insurance, Self-pay, but not Medicaid.

Mentoring/employment help and professional clothes for interviews and employment. Ask PDHC about referral.

Early Head Start supports pregnant moms and mothers with children up to age 3 through in-home visits and activities that foster healthy growth and family bonds.

Teens with Tots supports teenage parents who are in school or planning to graduate. 

Eleven-week Bible-based support group: 

• Be mentored by experienced moms 

• Make new friends 

• Gain life-changing skills that will help you find your passion

Faith based maternity home for pregnant women.

The Fairfield Community Health Center team includes a women’s health professional who understands women have unique health needs and meets the needs of the women in the community.

Cribs-Recieve a Cribette® for a cozy, safe, solo sleep space for your baby. Parents and guardians must complete an educational safe sleep class and learn proper operation. 

Prenatal care

Multiple Resources: A free program to support expecting and new parents up to baby’s 1st birthday through in-person and online parenting classes and free baby items for participation.

Multiple Resources: Search and connect to find support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced cost help. Formally known as Aunt Bertha.

Food: Locate food resources close to you, including hours and addresses.

GED, college prep classes, Employment help. ESOL classes. Childcare, transportation.

Find a job, job readiness & training, and more.

Help low-income families become homeowners. Information /Orientation meetings monthly. Homeowner repairs.

Faith based maternity home for pregnant women 18 or older.

Accepts all Medicaid and most major insurance plans. Provides healthcare services regardless of ability to pay; offers a sliding fee scale based on income and number of dependents. OBGYN offered in several locations.

Pregnancy, parenting, and infant development support with home visits, early intervention, and referrals.

Options for getting assistance with housing.

Access for emergency shelter referrals for homeless families & single adults. 

Refers to YWCA Family Center, Salvation Army, Nancy’s Place, Van Buren, etc.

Provides lists for affordable rentals and free classes on budgeting and how to become a homeowner. Low – Moderate income.

Safe place for runaway youth. Crisis shelter for ages 12-17. Provides counseling and connectivity to community support. Assist with housing and transitional living for 17-24 year-olds.

Help with applications and cover cost of getting Ohio birth certificates and Identification. FREE.

Training, coaching, networking, find a job, support and more.

Domestic violence shelter for women and children who need a safe place

Legal aid for housing, Ohio benefits, health care, immigration issues & documentation and more.

Legal aid for many issues including housing, Ohio benefits, healthcare, immigration and documentation and more. Accepts walk-ins at eight regional offices and at community clinics. FREE.

Live chat option on website. Scroll down and click on “housing/utilities” icon. Multiple links for assistance with housing, rent, utility needs.

Faith based maternity home for pregnant women.

Food: Offers in-person assistance or by phone with SNAP, CASH applications, and Lyft transportation for initial interview or meetings. Interpretive services available.

Community with other moms, hosted by churches in various locations of Columbus and Lancaster area.
Offers time of refreshment and connection for moms with children from infant to pre-k. Connect to a MomCo group for small groups, speakers, and activities.

One-on-one mother mentoring support through pregnancy and beyond, helping to support life changes for moms.

Assistance, community, and support for families in crisis. They provide community and support to help families get to the other side. Children can stay with host families for short periods of time, and parents receive coaching and training.

Teen prenatal and postnatal care: for pregnant women through age 21 1/2 years 

Centering pregnancy program 

Accepts insurance, Medicaid, sliding scale, HCAP, or financial aid.

NetCare Access provides mental health crisis services. NetCare’s 24/7 Crisis Line helps callers figure out what to do and where to go for help. NetCare Access also provides crisis and substance use assessment, stabilization and residential services, and outpatient services.

Pregnancy, parenting, and infant development support for first time parents. Home visits for your first baby starting during pregnancy through two years old.

Prenatal care in Lancaster but deliver at OHIO Health in Pickerington.

Academic and social support program.

• Support parenting students toward degree completion. 

• Assistance with childcare, housing and more.

OSU Behavioral Health Immediate Care assists with urgent mental health needs or helps until clients connect with their mental health providers.

Outreach, resources and safe place 24/7 for homeless youth ages 14-24.

Child Safety Seat - To receive a seat, income eligible families must attend an educational class to learn how to correctly install the seats in their vehicles and properly use the car seats. 

Call for locations. 

Apply for or manage Medicaid, Food and Cash assistance, Childcare assistance Title XX, Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) emergency assistance.

*For in-person assistance with applications ask PDHC for contacts in the community who can help.

Multiple Resources: Apply for Medicaid, SNAP, PRC, Title XX childcare, and more.

Career and employment help, training & find jobs. Start with orientation.

Serves the Hispanic community. 

• Emergency food assistance

• Health screenings

• Legal assistance

• Information on nutrition

• Guidance in acquiring basic necessities

Empowering teen parents and their children to thrive through intentional relationships with caring adults. 

Weekly group meetings, mentoring, classes, and workshops focused on their unique needs while furthering education and independent living.

Hotline to answer questions and help to establish paternity in Ohio

Eviction prevention and more for tenants and property owners.

Free legal advice

Prenatal care

Assists in making first appointment for prenatal care. See website for other healthy pregnancy resources.

Apply for benefits and obtain a Social Security card.

Offers in-person assistance: 

• Application for Medicaid Insurance or questions regarding your case.

• Can give Presumptive Eligibility number to take to medical appointment.

Call or email to set an appointment. 

Ongoing support. No cost to mom. Assistance with living expenses. Education. Counseling.

Christians support groups and counseling services for individuals, children, and families. 

Reduced fee options with counseling intern for $50.00, $25.00 and some pro bono for qualifying clients. 

*If you do not have insurance and need lower fee referral with Spirit of Peace, contact PDHC's Family Empowerment Program Manager at 614.888.8774

GED classes, computer training, classes for mental health, employment skills, help families.

Part of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Maternal Fetal Medicine practice, this weekly clinic is held every Wednesday morning and provides expectant mothers with addictions to drugs (mostly opiates) or alcohol with personalized, high-risk obstetric care, treatment and counseling. STEPP also cares for expectant mothers with infectious diseases, which are frequently associated with illicit drug use.

Free lunch, Workforce, GED & ESL classes, Career training, after school program, case management, hygiene/clothing.

Education, rent, immigration services, job readiness, referrals

English as second language classes. Legal assistance.

Mobile program: Free 

• Primary care, prenatal, postpartum, & women’s health 

• Lab services full panel STI testing and more.

Interpretive services available. Call for appointments.

Christian Counseling. 

Payment: Insurance, self-pay. (Reduced fee options with Counseling interns). 

WellSpring Counseling, a local ministry under Central Ohio Youth for Christ, specializes in providing quality mental health counseling services tailored to individuals, adolescents, families, and married couples. WellSpring Counseling combines clinical expertise with biblical wisdom to offer exceptional care to the complications afforded by mental health, spiritual struggles, and relational challengescounseling interns. Reduced fee options with counseling interns.

Housing: Assistance for eligible households that are experiencing disconnection, threat of disconnection of utilities or need furnace repair help.

Food: Nutritional food supplement program and infant formula. Breastfeeding classes and support.

Provides community, support, and one-on-one mentoring to teen moms between the ages of 14 and 21.

Maternity Home for women 18 years or older who are pregnant or parenting infants.