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Directory Updates

This is a list of all the updated agency listings since the last publication of the directory in October 2004.



Update: New listing.
Access Ohio
99 N. Brice Rd. , Suite 360, Columbus, Ohio 43213
367-7700 (Phone)
800-948-7705 (Fax)
http://www.accessohiohealth.com
Committed to the provision of a medical treatment model to address all aspects of mental illness. Physician-led, multi-disciplinary treatment team to deliver client services to adults and children in order to maximize the individual's ability to achieve successful lifelong recovery. Medicaid clients only. No sliding-fee scale.
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Update: Added Veterans and Military Family Services for their specialized child care resource and referral services for military families through resource specialists.
Action for Children
78 Jefferson Ave. Columbus, OH 43215-3841
224-0222 (Phone)
224-5437 (Fax)
http://www.actionforchildren.org
Child care and early learning resource and referral; parenting programs; information, education and employment services for early childhood professionals; home child care provider recruitment and registration; employer programs.
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Update: This is a new agency.
African American Alzheimer's Association
4801 Yoest Drive Westerville, Ohio 43081
(Phone)
948-3383 (Phone)
(Fax)
aaaacontact@yahoo.com
http://www.africanamericanalz.org
Health education and support services. Includes health screenings and workshops.
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Update: No web site. New email.
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Educational Series
557 Tansy Lane Westerville, OH 43081-5676
mailing only
Riverside Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Rd. , Susan Edwards Auditorium, Columbus, OH 43214-3988
service address
470-2447 (Phone)
family_workshop@hotmail.com
http://
Three-week educational program about alcohol and drug abuse and recovery from chemical dependency for consumers and family members. Speakers/film; no fee; open to the public; 9 am to noon on Saturdays. Call or email for scheduled dates. Held at Riverside Hospital; call for details.
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Update: New email for ADAMH Board. Consumer and Family Advisory Council changed to Consumer and Family Advocacy Council.
Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH)
447 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215-3822
224-1057 (Phone)
224-0991 (Fax)
public_information@adamh.co.franklin.oh.us
http://www.adamhfranklin.org
Determines what mental health and recovery services are needed in the county and provides funds to implement those services (information/referral, education, legal rights). ADAMH's safety net of not-for-profit contract providers cares for youth, adults and older adults in Franklin County. A sliding-fee scale for services is offered so that all Franklin County residents, regardless of income, can receive the services they need.
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Consumer and Family Advocacy Council of the ADAMH Board (CFAC)
224-1057 (Phone)
224-0698 (Fax)
CFAC is an advocacy organization that is dedicated to becoming a voice of consumers and families in the public mental health and alcohol/drug system. CFAC is a voluntary group of individuals who are either recovering from mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction themselves, or have family members who are recovering. CFAC provides a network of individuals for advocacy, support of families and advice to the ADAMH staff and Board of Trustees. Founded in 1997, CFAC serves as an important sounding board for the ADAMH Board and for its service providers, as well as an educator in the community on mental health and substance abuse issues.





Update: toll free number changed to 800-272-3900. New website and email addresses.
Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio
3380 Tremont Rd. Columbus, OH 43221-2112
800-272-3900 (Toll Free)
457-6003 (Phone)
457-6634 (Fax)
info@alz.org
http://www.alz.org/centralohio
Community-based support system for families and loved ones in Franklin and surrounding counties facing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Services include: 24-hour helpline staffed by a professional; Medic-Alert and safe return for wanderers; family support groups; Caregiver support program offering home safety evaluations, long-term planning and support; a multimedia reference library; monthly educational lectures.
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Update: New phone.
American Red Cross
995 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205-1322
253-2740 (Phone)
251-1444 (Health & Safety)
251-1454 (Military/Veterans)
251-1443 (Disaster)
253-1544 (Fax)
arcgc@usa.redcross.org
http://columbus.redcross.org
Military, Veterans, and Community Services: assistance to active military personnel, veterans and their families. This includes: crisis intervention; emergency communications; personal and financial intervention; personal and financial counseling; financial assistance and support groups. Non-military services include communication in times of disaster in the USA; location of families separated due to war or natural disasters internationally, including Holocaust survivors; blood donor services; health/safety education; disaster relief assistance including disaster mental health services.
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Update: New directory listing.
Asperger's Support Group
Brookwood Presbyterian Church , 2685 E. Livingston, Columbus, Ohio
235-3451 (Church)
231-1199 (School)
The support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, from 7-8 (or 8:30) pm and is open to new referrals. The church also houses a charter school (4th - 12th grades) for children with Asperger's and other high functioning autistic children. There is no fee. The focus is on behavior problems, social skills and anger management.
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Update: Phone correction.
Bipolar Bears
228-1741 (Phone)
Weekly support group for persons with bipolar illness and their families. Meets every Wednesday at the First Congregational Church Chapel, 444 E. Broad St., 6:30-8 pm.
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Update: address change: 855 Grandview Ave. Ste. 225, Columbus 43215-1123
Brain Injury Association of Ohio
855 Grandview Ave. , Ste. 225, Columbus, OH 43215-1123
481-7100 (Phone)
866-644-6242 (Toll free)
481-7103 (Fax)
help@biaoh.org
http://www.biaoh.org
For individuals with a brain injury or families, professionals or other interested persons. Provides information and referral to local and statewide support groups. Provides Ohio legislative and services information.
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Update: Added Centralized Admission service information.
Buckeye Ranch
5665 Hoover Rd. Grove City, OH 43123-9122
875-2371 (Phone)
539-6546 (TTY)
800-859-5665 (Toll free)
871-6487 (Fax)
http://www.buckeyeranch.org
Continuum of mental, emotional and behavioral health care serving youth (boys and girls) ages 10-18 in open and secure residential settings. Intensive Care Center provides secure residential treatment for severely emotionally disturbed youth. Other services include: intensive day treatment; crisis intervention; treatment for dually diagnosed youth; outpatient and community based services; deaf and hearing impaired services; treatment foster care and adoption services; diagnostic assessment; family therapy; work experience and life skills training; and special educational services.
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Boys and Girls Teen Anger Management Groups
Family Life Center at the Buckeye Ranch Grove City, OH
Girls Group
697 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH
Boys Group
384-7798 (For enrollment)
The groups are open to youth 13 yrs. and older. They will run for 10 weeks. Dinner provided and incentives for consistent attendance and positive participation. The groups will teach members to identify anger triggers, connect underlying feelings, be assertive rather than aggressive, develop healthy coping and problem-solving skills and consider consequences and take responsibility. Youth must have diagnostic assessment and receive Medicaid.

Buckeye Ranch Centralized Admissions
697 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215
384-7706 (Phone)
384-7703 (Fax)
Centralized Admissions Department for Residential, Foster Care and Community-based Programs.
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Buckeye Ranch Partial Hospitalization Program
445 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Worthington, OH 43085
875-2371 (Phone)
871-6487 (Fax)
Partial hospitalization/day treatment program for emotionally disturbed boys and girls in middle school and grades 9-12. Evening partial hospitalization is available for up to 13 co-ed students, ages 13-18.
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Square One for Youth, a division of The Buckeye Ranch
575 Industrial Parkway Heath, OH 43056-1529
788-8777 (Phone)
800-536-2433 (Toll Free)
788-8799 (Fax)
Treatment foster care program.
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Update: New telephone and fax numbers.
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)
P.O. Box 82068 Columbus, OH 43202-0068
294-7867 (Phone)
1-866-86-BRAVO (HelpLine)
294-3980 (Fax)
reportviolence@earthlink.net
http://www.bravo-ohio.org
Crisis intervention, advocacy, emergency shelter and referrals for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and hate crimes. Bimonthly support group for LGBT domestic violence survivors. Community education and professional training regarding issues of violence in LGBT communities. All services are free and confidential.
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Update: Revised services.
Catholic Social Services
197 E. Gay St. Columbus, OH 43215-3229
221-5891 (Phone)
228-1125 (Fax)
http://www.colscss.org
Numerous programs in three functional areas: Family Services: individual, group, family, and child counseling; pregnancy support services; Community Services: neighborhood support services with special focus on growing Hispanic community, food pantries, clothing, material assistance. Senior Programs: Homemakers provide light housekeeping, transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, senior companions, in-home assessments and supportive case management including budget planning, medical insurance and housing needs by linking to other community services. Long-Term Ombudsman Program provides advocacy, complaint resolution, and community education regarding long-term care options.

Family Center
Maynard United Methodist Church , 2350 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43202
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Holy Rosary Shelter
1640 E. Mound St. Columbus, OH 43205-2517
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St. Aloysius Family Center
35 Midland Ave. Columbus, OH 43223-1064
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Update: This agency has a new name: Center for Balanced Living (formerly Center for Eating Disorders and Psychotherapy). Agency also has updated email address and two new extensive patient programs.
Center for Balanced Living
445 E. Granville Rd. , Building N, Worthington, OH 43085
293-9550 (Phone)
293-9549 (Fax)
http://www.TheCenterForBalancedLiving.org
Provides educational programs and specialized treatment including counseling, art therapy and a nutritionist. All services are on a sliding-fee scale and the outpatient eating disorder treatment is for ages child through adult. Eating Disorders Community Support groups meet twice a month at no charge. The Center provides two expansive patient programs: Intensive Outpatient Program, a 10-hour a week program for ages 16 and older, Partial Hospitalization Program, and a 30-hours a week program for ages 18 and older.
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Update: Address changed to 655 E. Livingston Ave.; replace assessment office number with general phone number, 722-8200; location is SE not D
Center For Child and Family Advocacy
655 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43205

722-8200 (General)
722-3278 (Intake)
722-3196 (Fax)
http://www.columbuschildadvocacy.com
Provides child abuse assessments, counseling, prevention, treatment and referral services for children and their families. CCFA is a joint partnership between Nationwide Children's Hospital and Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence.
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Update: New service added.
Center of Vocational Alternatives (COVA)
3770 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214
294-7117 (Phone)
877-521-2682 (Toll Free)
294-7443 (Fax)
http://www.cova.org
Assistance and support to members of the community in overcoming mental, emotional and other challenges to a productive life, focused on employment, economic stability and life skills. Community-based services include rehabilitation readiness, career counseling and vocational assessment, recovery-based technology skill training, job training, job placement, supported employment, job coaching, follow-along support, and benefits planning and consultation. Corporate Psychiatric Disability Management/Workplace Intervention Services for employers. Employment Peer Specialists assist in Readiness Course and Resource Center activities in addition to providing supportive consultation.
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Update: New Agency Listing
Central Ohio Parents of Murdered Children
PO Box 23936 Columbus, OH 43223
267-4773 (Phone)
ohiohugs@sbcglobal.net
http://www.pomc-centralohio.org
POMC sponsors monthly support group meetings for anyone who has suffered the murder of a loved one. The group meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 7-9 pm in the Education Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. POMC sponsors community programs such as the Parole Block Program and support services for family members such as Memorial Plaques, Memorial Quilts, and Picture Boards. Monthly newsletter. No dues or registration charge - run on donation basis only.





Update: Phone number priority changed.
Central Ohio Poison Center
700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205-2664
800-222-1222 (Toll free, call first)
228-1323 (Local number)
228-2272 (TTY)
221-2672 (Fax)
http://www.bepoisonsmart.com
24-hour poison and drug information hotline for the general public and health care professionals; includes alcohol and drug overdose information.





Update: Administration phone number has changed. New fax number.
CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 06157 Columbus, OH 43206-0157
224-4663 (24-Hr. Hotline, same number for TTY)
224-7200 (Administration)
224-7222 (Fax)
http://www.choicesdvcols.org
24-hr. crisis line; emergency shelter for female victims of domestic violence and their children. Individual and group counseling for shelter and non-shelter victims and survivors (male/female). Community education; legal advocacy; outreach to at-risk populations including women in prison; peer support groups for women; domestic violence in the workplace and other professional training.
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Update: New phone. New ED.
Columbus AIDS Task Force
1751 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43203
299-2437 (Phone)
291-7162 (Fax)
catf@catf.net
http://www.catf.net
Prevention/education, HIV testing and counseling; case management services for people living with HIV/AIDS; Ryan White Emergency Assistance Program; medical referrals; food pantry; pet program; support groups; advocacy; policy issues.
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Update: Address for Outpatient Services has changed.
Columbus Area, Inc.
1515 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205
252-0711 (Phone)
252-9250 (Fax)
http://www.columbus-area.com
Comprehensive mental health, alcohol and other drug prevention and treatment/recovery services. Services include traditional and intensive case management; residential; medication clinic; urgent care and outpatient services to individuals, families and groups. Specialized services for older adults, severely mentally disabled, substance abusing/dependent males, adolescents and their families.
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Outpatient Services
899 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205-1590
251-6561 (Phone)
251-6580 (Fax)
Offers a variety of mental health and alcohol and drug abuse services including intensive outpatient group treatment for substance abusing/dependent individuals.
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Pathway Clubhouse
1203 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205-1404
251-7280 (Phone)
251-2447 (Fax)
Psychosocial rehabilitation program with a strong vocational emphasis, provides support services for persons ages 18 and older. Schizophrenics Anonymous (SA) support group.
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Update: New name for same organization. New ED.
Columbus Early Learning Centers- Northside
94 E. Third Ave. Columbus, OH 43201-3535
299-1131 (Phone)
421-9347 (Fax)
5 day-a-week child care center offering affordable, comprehensive child development services for children (ages 18 months-5 yrs) whose parents are employed, attending school, or are participating in a job-training program.
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Update: This is a new directory listing. Added September 11, 2007.
Compassionate Friends
TCF-Central Ohio Chapter , P.O. Box 194, Lithopolis, OH 43136
614-882-8986 (Phone)
http://www.tcfcolumbusoh.org (Local Chapter Website) http://www.compassionatefriends.org (National Website)
Mission is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child and to provide information to help others be supportive. TCF is a national nonprofit, self-help organization with almost 600 local chapters. Meetings are open to all family members who are grieving the death of a child. There is no religious affiliation and no dues or fees. There is a free chapter lending library and a free Bi-monthly newsletter. TCF offers a safe place for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings to meet and talk freely about their child and grief issues. No one is required to speak, but non-judgmental listening is expected.

The Central Ohio Chapter of TCF has several meeting dates and locations. 1) The first meets at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of every month. Location: Assembly Room of Ascension Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, OH. 2) The second meets at 7 pm on the third Monday of every month. Location: Asbury United Methodist Church, 55 Lincoln Avenue, Delaware, OH. 3) The third meets at 7 pm on the first and third Mondays of every month (excluding holidays). Location: Gender Road Christian Church, 5336 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, OH.
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Update: Their 24-hour HOPE HOTLINE is no longer in existence. New address.
CompDrug
547 E. 11th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211
224-4506 (Phone)
341-6898 (Fax)
http://www.compdrug.org
Adult drug counseling and treatment; youth and adult prevention and education services. Women In Transition.
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Business Against Substance Abuse (B.A.S.A.)
1653 Brice Road Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
337-8200 (Phone)
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Update: new services: anger management groups, anxiety and worry management, managing bi-polar symptoms, domestic violence support group, divorced moms' group and "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk" healthy relationship building class. Call 882-9338 for more information. New website: www.concordcounseling.org
Concord Counseling Services
774 Park Meadow Rd. Westerville, OH 43081-3329
882-9338 (Phone)
882-3401 (Fax)
http://www.concordcounseling.org
Individual, marital, family and group mental health/substance abuse counseling for all ages. Community education programs for schools, businesses and community groups; specialized services for children, adolescents, older adults and persons with chronic mental illness; anger management. Families in Touch support group for families and friends of persons with mental illness that meets twice a month; Schizophrenics Anonymous; Survivors of Suicide support group.
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Update: New phone number is 654-4823
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Northwest Columbus
654-4823 (Phone)
dbsa@netzero.net
http://www.DBSAlliance.org/NorthwestColumbus
Educational meetings and support groups for patients, family members, friends and professionals. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Road.
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Update: This resource for depression and mood-related disorders became available in October, 2006. Their website is http://faculty.psy.ohio-state.edu/strunk/dtrc/
Depression Treatment and Research Clinic (DTRC) at the Ohio State University
292-2059 (Phone)
psc@psy.ohio-state.edu
strunk.20@osu.edu
http://faculty.psy.ohio-state.edu/strunk/dtrc
The DTRC offers individual cognitive-behavioral therapy for people with depression and other mood-related disorders. Staff works collaboratively with each client to customize the treatment program for their individual needs. Fees are based on a sliding scale depending on income to ensure that clients are not turned away for financial reasons. Conducts studies of psychotherapy at times. If eligible for a study, treatment is typically provided at no cost.
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Update: Address change; At A Loss program for parents who have lost a child. Alternate Tuesdays. Call for dates. No TANF recipients. New email.
Dublin Counseling Center
299 Cramer Creek Court Dublin, OH 43017
889-5722 (Phone)
889-9335 (Fax)
http://www.dublincounselingcenter.org
Individual, marital, family and group mental health counseling for all ages. Alcohol and Drug Assessment for adults. Specialized services for clients with trauma issues. Women's support groups, anger management group, DBT Group & At Loss Support Group for parents who have lost a child. Three-day driver intervention program (CAPP). Specialized case management services. HIV education and pregnancy prevention services in schools.
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Update: New address. New ED.
Early Childhood Resource Network
6877 North High St. , Suite 209, Worthington, OH 43085
543-9000 (Phone)
543-9005 (Fax)
593-9006 (Fax)
sstewart@ymcacolumbus.org
http://www.ymcacolumbus.org
Offers services to families with a child or children (prenatal through age 6) who are diagnosed with a disability, delay or at risk of developing a disability or delay. Developmental screenings, home visits, resource linkage, child care observations and screenings, and training for professionals. Equipment loan program available for adaptive equipment to individuals in need.
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Update: Eliminated taped messages.
FIRSTLINK
195 N. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215
221-2255 (24 hour I & R line (2-1-1 in Franklin County))
341-2282 (Food Pantry)
221-6766 (Administration)
(Phone)
(Phone)
224-6866 (Fax)
info@firstlink.org
http://www.firstlink.org
24-hour comprehensive information and referral to more than 5,000 social services and 2,100 volunteer opportunities in Franklin County. Services include: referrals to food pantries; on-line and print annual and specialized directories, labels and lists; volunteer training, consultation, volunteer management for companies and agencies; volunteer programs for senior citizens, groups, and persons with special needs; citizen corps.; kinship care; taxi; special events; free resource lists.
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Update: New fax number.
Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
2879 Johnstown Road Columbus, OH 43219-1719
475-6440 (Phone)
342-5001 (Fax)
fcbmrdd@aol.com
http://www.fcbmrdd.org
Programs geared to develop and maintain skills needed in every day living for persons with MR/DD. Programs for early childhood through adult. Job placement, counseling and follow-up services.
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Update: New fax. New speakers number. New ED.
Franklin County Children Services
855 W. Mound St. Columbus, OH 43223
275-2571 (Phone)
229-7000 (24-Hr. Child Abuse Hotline)
275-2713 (Fax)
http://www.co.franklin.oh.us/children_services
Responsible for investigating reports of child abuse and neglect; child protective services; adoption; foster care; volunteer programs (call 341-6060); services to unmarried parents; diversion, crisis and family preservation services for unruly youth or status offenders. Speakers available (call 275-2521).
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Update: Eliminated Adult Protective Services voicemail, TDD line and email.
Franklin County Office on Aging
280 E. Broad St. , Room 300, Columbus, OH 43215-4527
462-5230 (Phone)
(Phone)
462-4348 (Adult Protective Services)
462-6200 (Senior Options)
(Phone)
462-5300 (Fax)
http://www.officeonaging.org
The Office on Aging administers the Senior Options and Adult Protective Services programs. Senior Options is funded by the Senior Services Levy and provides "one-stop shopping" for callers needing information, advocacy or direct access to a wide range of community-based services. Adult Protective Services is funded by the Department of Job and Family Services and assists impaired adults who may be harmed due to abuse, neglect or exploitation.
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Update: New phone and fax. New email.
Franklin County Probate Court
373 S. High St. , 22nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6311
462-3896 (Phone)
462-7422 (Fax)
http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/probate
Civil commitment to mental health facilities for individuals with mental illness or mental retardation. Individuals must be pre-screened by Netcare Access (276-2273). Court also administers guardian, estate, and trust matters; completes adoptions; settles minor injury cases and wrongful death cases; and issues name changes and marriage licenses.
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Update: Stevens House/House of Hope is a halfway house for adolescent males and is now listed under Residential Treatment-Child/Adolescent (MH & A&D). Stevens House will be closed in 2008.
House of Hope for Alcoholics
825 Dennison Ave. Columbus, OH 43215-1315
291-4691 (Phone)
291-6323 (Fax)
http://www.hofhope.org
Residential treatment facility for chemically dependent adult males. Individual, group and family counseling, educational information, AA meetings, work therapy, referral and support services.
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Outpatient
771 Harrisburg Pike Columbus, OH 43223-2113
276-4840 (Phone)
276-5066 (TTY)
276-4746 (Fax)
Outpatient counseling for substance dependent; Outpatient individual and group counseling for adults. Includes intensive outpatient, assessments, family group and women's specific group. interpreting services available. Specialized treatment services include case management, dual diagnosis counseling, family programs and art therapy.
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Update: New meeting schedule from weekly to quarterly.
James Care for Life, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
300 W. Tenth Ave. , B-13-4-418, Columbus, OH 43210
293-6428 (Phone)
293-2565 (Fax)
jamescare-forlife@medctr.osu.edu
http://www.jamesline.com
Numerous support groups and services offered for patients, family members and friends of those whose lives have been touched by cancer.
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Pathways
293-8791 (Phone)
A six-week support series for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Pathways is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Meets Quarterly from 5:30 to 7pm at varied locations. Call for information or to register.
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Update: Address changed. Email changed.
Jewish Family Services
1070 College Ave. Columbus, OH 43209-2374
231-1890 (Phone)
231-4978 (Fax)
http://www.jfscolumbus.org
Counseling for: children, adolescent, adult, couple, marriage, family and seniors with (In-home counseling for Seniors). Case management for seniors living independently, Holocaust Survivors and assistance to Caregivers. Family Enhancement programs including: Help Me Grow, Parent Education, Healthy Relationships program, Family Violence Prevention, Preparing children to enter the classroom. Career and Workforce Development includes: employment resource services, professional resume writers; Program designed for: dislocated workers, refugees and immigrants, general community at all levels of employment. Training programs for the Columbus Business Community. Volunteer opportunities at JFS for Jewish seniors, Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister program.
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Update: New address.
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
1108 City Park Ave. Columbus, OH 43206
877-224-8374 (Toll free)
241-2001 (Local intake number)
244-4514 (Fax)
administrator@columbuslegalaid.org
http://www.columbuslegalaid.org
Provides legal assistance in civil cases to low-income individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Helps people in the areas of family law, government benefits, housing, consumer rights and senior citizen legal issues. There is no charge for services, but there may be a requirment to pay certain court costs. If referred to a private attorney, there may be a small fee. If unable to help with problem, a referral to an agency which may be more suitable to assist will be made.
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Update: The agency is no longer offering clinical counseling services or the DOVE program.Faith Mission provides emergency shelter to homeless, single men and women. Individuals receiving shelter also receive case management services designed to help them address their housing crisis and transition them to permanent housing. Medical services as well as transportation and employment search assistance are also provided.
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
750 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205-1000
228-5200 (Phone)
228-1471 (Fax)
http://www.lssco.org
Addresses four core societal issues of hunger, housing, healing and hope. Provides food pantries, homeless shelters, senior living residences and affordable housing communities.
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Faith Mission
315 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43215-1828
224-6617 (Phone)
221-0936 (Fax)
Faith Mission provides emergency shelter to homeless, single men and women. Individuals receiving shelter also receive case management services designed to help them address their housing crisis and transition them to permanent housing. Medical services as well as transportation and employment search assistance are also provided.
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Update: Eliminated program and location for Older Adult Treatment and Prevention Services.
Maryhaven
1791 Alum Creek Dr. Columbus, OH 43207-1708

445-8131 (Phone)
(Phone)
445-7808 (Fax)
http://www.maryhaven.com
Alcohol and drug treatment, intervention, and education; mental health services when dually diagnosed; adult and adolescent inpatient and outpatient services; detoxification unit for adults; 3-day state certified driver intervention program; extended care program for women; women's Africentric program; three phases of treatment for Appalachian and African-American males; Underage Drinking Program. Provide services for public inebriate men and women at the Community Engagement Center.
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Update: The Mount Carmel Psychiatric Day Treatment Program will close on June 22, 2006 because of decreasing volumes and restructuring of the Mount Carmel Health System.
Mount Carmel Behavioral Healthcare
211 W. Johnstown Rd. Columbus, OH 43230
546-3322 (Phone)
800-227-3256 (Toll Free)
337-7027 (Fax)
mcbhinfo@mchs.com
http://www.mcbh.com
Programs offered: employer products and services to address issues ranging from the daily challenges of your work and life to the complex management of your employer's mental health and chemical dependency benefits. Benefits include: Employee Assistance Programs (EAP); Carve-Outs; Risk Management; Administration of Behavioral Health Benefits and Consultative Services.
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Inpatient Unit, Mount Carmel Medical Center
793 W. State St. Columbus, OH 43222
234-5096 (Phone)
Inpatient psychiatric care (age 18 & over).
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Update: New address for NAMI Franklin County. New email. New ED.
NAMI Franklin County
4500 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43213
614-501-6264 (Phone)
(Phone)
614-501-6267 (Fax)
mail@namifc.org
http://www.namifc.org
Education, support and advocacy for persons with severe mental illness and their families. Free monthly meetings on a variety of mental health topics. Free 12-week class for relatives of those with a mental illness. Free 9-week class for families with children with a mental illness. Classes cover symptoms, causes, treatments as well as self-help and are designed for caregivers of someone who has a mental illness. Call for information.
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Update: New email.
National Association of Social Workers
33 N. Third St. , Ste. 530, Columbus, OH 43215
461-4484 (Phone)
461-9793 (Fax)
info@naswoh.org
http://www.naswoh.org
Professional membership organization of social workers providing a wide range of services to organization members including informational reference tools, job listings, continuing education, annual conference and networking opportunities.
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Update: New phone number, fax number, website, and public email. New name of agency.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Services
899 E. Broad St. , 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43205-1156
355-8080 (Phone)
355-8095 (Fax)
Assessment and treatment for children and teens through age 18 with emotional, behavioral and substance abuse problems. Diagnostic, psychological, AD/HD, Autism, psychiatric and psychoeducational assessments. Parent guidance, Behavior management, divorce, depression, anxiety, autism, oppositional/defiant, substance abuse, child abuse/trauma, adolescent sex offenders, community support services.
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East
6435 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43213
861-8160 (Phone)
861-8080 (Fax)
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East Central
899 E. Broad St. , 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43025
355-8000 (Phone)
355-8030 (Fax)
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Gahanna
338 Granville St. Gahanna, OH 43230
475-7090 (Phone)
475-5208 (Fax)
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Hilliard
3955 Brown Park Dr. Hilliard, OH 43026
529-5555 (Phone)
529-5559 (Fax)
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Newark
75 S. Terrance Ave. Newark, OH 43055
740-522-3221 (Phone)
740-522-3066 (Fax)
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Northeast (Westerville)
433 Cleveland Ave. Westerville, OH 43081
355-8330 (Phone)
355-8301 (Fax)
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Northwest (Dublin)
5675 Venture Dr. Dublin, OH 43017
760-1616 (Phone)
760-1617 (Fax)
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Update: New Title listing. New email. New services description.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Social Work Department
700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205
722-KIDS (5437) (24-hr. physician referral line)
722-6300 (Phone)
722-6988 (Fax)
http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/social work
Medical Social Workers provide clinical and support services for patients and families who receive medical care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Conditions treated include: adjustment to illness, injury or hospitalization; psychosocial and financial barriers to health care; post-hospital care needs; protective service interventions and assistance with other family violence concerns; behavioral health concerns; HIV prevention and intervention.
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Update: New address.
Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
67 East Innis Ave. , P.O. Box 07705, Columbus, OH 43207-0705
443-6120 (Phone)
443-2651 (Fax)
naicco@aol.com
Healthy Nations and Cultural Programs for Native Americans. Talk Circles and AA programs open to the public. White Bison Wellbriety Group open to the public. Second Wind, a smoking cessation group for adults. Quintessential You, a smoking prevention and cessation teen group. Sage-n-Cedar, a Family Life Skills group for children 6-12 years old and their caregivers. Women's Creative Circle, open to all women.
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Update: 199 S. Central Ave. location information added.
Netcare Corporation
741 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43205
274-9500 (Phone)
279-0925 (Fax)
info@netcare.org
http://www.netcareaccess.org
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Netcare Access
199 South Central Ave. Columbus, OH 43223
741 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43205
278-0207 (Medical Records)
278-0155 (Assessment East)
278-0205 (Assessment West)
276-2273 (C.A.R.E) (24-hr. hotline)
278-0156 (Fax)
http://www.netcareaccess.org
24-hr. mental health and substance abuse crisis and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Emergency response offers phone-in, walk-in or mobile services. Residential services include crisis respite and crisis stabilization. Probate pre-screening provides mental diagnostic evaluations and facilitation for hospitalization for Franklin Co. Probate Court. Critical Incident Stress Management offers assistance to reduce or manage post traumatic stress. Forensic Psychiatry Center: Diagnostic and evaluation services provided for civil, criminal, domestic relations and juvenile courts; probation and parole departments; attorneys and agency administrators.
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Update: The Center for New Directions has changed its name to New Directions Career Center. Its website is now www.newdirectionscareercenter.org and its new email is info@newdirectionscc.org. Effective January 2008, their Career Closet is now being operated by Goodwill Columbus. They can be reached at 614-583-0502.
New Directions Career Center
199 East Rich St. Columbus, OH 43215
849-0028 (Phone)
849-0142 (Fax)
info@newdirectionscc.org
http://www.newdirectionscc.org
Wide range of short and long-term career, employment and educational counseling programs for individuals, especially women in transition. This includes intensive courses for out-of-work women preparing to return to the work force and classes for both working men and women in career development. Programs include New Directions, Creating Career Options, Advanced Career Techniques, Individual Career Counseling as well as placement services for graduates of our programs.
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Update: New address. New email.
Nicotine Anonymous
1598 Ashland Ave. Columbus, OH 43212-2328
487-9025 (Phone)
http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Purpose is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.
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Update: Add new location: The Bridge
North Community Counseling Centers
1495 Morse Rd. , Ste. B3, Columbus, OH 43229-6434
267-7003 (Phone)
276-2273 (Emergency phone - all sites)
261-3196 (Intake appointment phone - all sites)
267-7013 (Fax)
http://www.northcommunity.com
Outpatient counseling, education; offers school-based counseling for youth and adolescents; specialized programs for seniors, teens and persons with alcohol-related problems; case management; community treatment team for persons with serious mental illness; Families in Touch support group; Schizophrenics Anonymous support group.
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The Bridge
4897 Karl Road Columbus, OH 43229
846-2588 (Phone)
846-9759 (Fax)
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West Columbus Office
3025 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43204
279-7690 (Phone)
279-7695 (Fax)
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Worthington Office
6565 Worthington-Galena Rd. , Ste. A202, Worthington, OH 43085
267-7003 (Phone)
846-9759 (Fax)
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Update: A new support group for obsessive compulsive illness - call 783-7386 for meeting times
Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran Church , 1555 S. James Road, Columbus, OH 43227
896-8473 (Phone)
261-1334 (Phone)
Support group held on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm.
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Update: New email. New URL. New description. New ED.
Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
280 N. High St. , 12th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-2550
614-466-3445 (Phone)
614-644-9140 (TTY)
614-752-8645 (Fax)
http://www.odadas.ohio.gov
Distributes federal and state funds for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and other drug addictions. Collaborates with other state agencies, the county alcohol and drug addiction services/alcohol, drug addiction and mental health service boards, law enforcement and the criminal justice system in the implementation of these services.
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Update: Formerly known as the Residential Treatment Center of Central Ohio. Now know as the Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry with two locations. 880 Greenlawn Ave. (449-9664) location has an Acute Care Unit which provides short-term acute treatment for children and adolescents ages 3-18 and a Residential Treatment Center which provides long-term residential treatment for adolescents 12-19. The Ohio Clinic for Psychiatry at 1430 S. High St. (444-7916) provides brief solution focused therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families with an emphasis on outreach and partnering with community agencies. www.ohp-columbus.com
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
880 Greenlawn Ave. Columbus, OH 43223
449-9664 (Phone)
444-7472 (RTC 24-hr. hotline)
444-5839 (Fax)
http://www.ohp-columbus.com
The Greenlawn Ave. location offers the following services: Acute Care Unit provides short-term acute care stabilization for children and adolescents ages 4-18, emphasizing quick stabilization with the least intrusive intervention. Residential Treatment Center provides longer-term residential treatment for adolescents ages 12-18 with severe emotional and behavioral problems, substance abuse problems, history of sexual abuse, juvenile justice system history and/or poor school performance. Community-based programs include: Intensive Home Based (IHB), Community Psychiatric Support Services (CPST) and Traditional Outpatient Services through the Ohio Clinic for Psychiatry. Senior Behavioral Health Unit for older adults experiencing symptoms with memory loss, depression and medication management issues. Specializing strictly in short-term, acute, older adult, mental health services.
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Update: New address. New email. New ED.
Ohio Legal Rights Service
50 W. Broad Street , Suite 1400, Columbus, OH 43215-5923
466-7264 (Phone)
800-282-9181 (Voice and TTY)
728-2553 (TTY)
644-1888 (Fax)
http://www.olrs.ohio.gov
OLRS is to protect and advocate, in partnership with people with disabilities, for their human, civil and legal rights and provides client directed, legal based rights protection and advocacy services to people with disabilities.
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Update: The name of this agency has changed.
Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association
1350 W. Fifth Ave. , Ste. 218, Columbus, OH 43212-2907
481-7555 (Phone)
481-7559 (Fax)
ohiopsych@ohiopsych.org
http://www.ohiopsych.org
Statewide medical specialty organization with nearly 1,110 psychiatrists; specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses, including substance use disorders. Statewide referral service to member psychiatrists; accepts complaints against member psychiatrists; monitors legislation; educates the public regarding mental health issues.
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Update: This agency has a new address.
Ohio Psychological Association
395 East Broad St. , Suite 310, Columbus, OH 43215
224-0034 (Phone)
800-783-1983 (Phone)
224-2059 (Fax)
postmaster@ohpsych.org
http://www.ohpsych.org
Statewide online psychologist referral service and online referral service linking consumers to psychologists around Ohio who work in various domains; monitors legislation.
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Update: Add Partial Hospitalization Program 293-9560.
Ohio State University - Department of Psychiatry
1670 Upham Dr. , Ste. 130, Columbus, OH 43210
293-8283 (Administration)
293-8205 (Inpatient Services)
293-9600 (Outpatient Services)
293-9560 (Adult Partial Hospitalization)
293-4200 (Fax)
http://medicine.osu.edu/psychiatry/index.cfm
Offers inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, evaluation, therapy and consultation to treat the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders.
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Update: New address. New ED.
Ohio State University Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic
105 Psychology , 1835 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210-1287
292-2345 (Phone)
688-6261 (Fax)
anxietyclinic@osu.edu
http://www.anxiety.psy.ohio-state.edu
Provides assessments as well as a variety of therapy and treatment programs for those persons with anxiety-related disorders.
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Update: No longer staff for crisis line. 24 hr. Crisis line eliminated.
OhioHealth Behavioral Health (Grant, Riverside Methodist & Doctor's Hospitals)
1299 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43215
566-5056 (Phone)
566-4414 (General information)
297-5795 (Doctors Hospital)
566-6846 (Fax)
http://www.ohiohealth.com/behavioralhealth
Inpatient psychiatry for adults and older adults. Inpatient dual diagnosis. Inpatient units located at Riverside. Intensive Outpatient, Employee Assistance Program and Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio are located at 1299 Olentangy River Rd. For emergency evaluations, call 566-5056.
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Update: New address. New email. Changed branch office.
Parenthesis Family Advocates
6500 Taylor Station Road SW Columbus, OH 43068
751-9112 (Phone)
751-9116 (Fax)
padvocat@parenthesisonline.org
http://www.parenthesisonline.org
Foster care treatment. Places children and youth birth to age 21, including teenage mothers. Pre/Post-adoption program - Charting the Course - for children birth to age 18 and their parents. Branch offices in Mansfield and Cleveland, Ohio.
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Update: New email. New website.
PLANCO (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Central Ohio)
2201 Riverside Dr. Columbus, OH 43221
586-4049 (Phone)
586-4051 (Fax)
http://www.plancolumbus.org
PLANCO develops future care plans for families who have loved ones with lifelong disabilities, ensuring continuation of quality care when family caretakers are no longer available. Assist families still involved with primary care by directly providing a variety of support services, including and activity program. Provides referrals for financial and estate planning, trusts and guardianships.
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Update: The Depression after Delivery group has changed its name to POEM. New mailing address. New toll-free number with international support. Added meeting times.
POEM (Postpartum Outreach & Encouragement for Moms)
PO Box 20635 Columbus, OH 43220
mailing only
315-8989 (Phone)
1-800-944-4PPD (Ohio Coordinators Postpartum International)
info@poemonline.org
http://www.poemonline.org http://www.postpartum.net (Ohio Coordinators Postpartum Support International)
Self-help support, education, information and referral for women and families coping with the blues, anxiety, postpartum depression OCD or psychosis associated with pregnancy and motherhood. Meetings 2 times a month- call for details.
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Update: The agency name has changed to Prevent Child Abuse Ohio; their address has changed to 655 E. Livingston Ave. New phone. New fax. New email. New website.
Prevent Child Abuse Ohio
655 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43205
722-6800 (Phone)
224-2273 (CARE) (24-hr. I&R line for parents on parenting concerns, including finding good, safe childcare, housing and utility assistance and counseling.)
800-Children (Toll Free)
722-8420 (Fax)
pcao@nationwidechildrens.org
http://www.pcao.org
Prevent Child Abuse Ohio's mission is to help prevent the abuse and neglect of Ohio's children by serving as an expert resource for collaboration, information, and education.
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Update: Location change.
Prevention Council of Central Ohio
400 E. Mound St. , Ste. 100, Columbus, OH 43215
220-8572 (Phone)
220-8796 (Fax)
programs@prevcouncil.org
http://www.prevcouncil.org
Alcohol and other drug use and abuse information and education; media library, speakers on prevention, alcohol and drug issues and social issues; programs for youth and special populations; community based programs on the west and south sides of Columbus; prevention training and programming; consultation and referral.
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Columbus Mentoring Initiative
400 E. Mound St. , Ste. 100, Columbus, OH 43215
220-8572 (Phone)
220-8796 (Fax)
Mentoring program for youth between grades 4-8. Goal is to provide youth with positive role models who will encourage and support the youth, thereby reducing the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Both school-based and community-based programs are available.
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Community Health Resource Center
240 Parsons Ave. , Located at Columbus Public Health, Columbus, OH 43215
645-0266 (Phone)
220-8796 (Fax)
The Resource Library provides resources to professionals and the public on alcohol and drugs, prevention, treatment, mental health and social issue topics. Materials for specific ages, cultural backgrounds and special populations are available. Information-on-demand information services, adult presentations, trainings, brochures and handouts and other print media are also available. Collection of over 1200 volumes and 600 videos is available for free loan. Partnership with Columbus Public Health and Mental Health America of Franklin County.
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Hilltop Children of the Future Latino Program
2300 Sullivant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215
220-8796 (Fax)
220-8572 (Administration)
This west-side based program provides education, support groups and family strengthening prevention activities for Latino families in the Hilltop region of Columbus. Summer day camps, after school programming and school-based programs for elementary and middle school youth are also available.
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Hilltop Youth and Family Program
303 N. Eureka Ave. Columbus, OH 43204-3719
645-3208 (Program Location)
220-8572 (Administration)
220-8796 (Administration)
This west-side based program provides education, support groups and family strengthening prevention activities for families in the Hilltop region of Columbus. Activities include programs for children of addicts and alcoholics and general community support. Summer day camps, after-school programming and school-based programs for elementary and middle-school youth are also available.
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Southside Children Helping in Prevention, Inc. (C.H.I.P)
120 E. Southwood Ave. Columbus, OH 43207-1103
444-7977 (Phone)
220-8796 (Fax)
Year-round weekly programs for children Grades K-4; teaches healthy life choices and promotes youth development to prevent alcohol, tobacco and drug use. Students Assisting in Learning (SAIL) is an advanced program for grades 5-8 covering alcohol, tobacco and drug use prevention. Encourages parent involvement through quarterly parent dinners and volunteer opportunities. Summer day camp program, after school programming and mentoring services also available.
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Update: New title name. New address. New phone and fax.
Project Linden
1410 Cleveland Ave., Suite 2 Columbus, OH 43211
294-5677 (Clinical Treatment Center)
221-7790 (Phone)
221-9164 (Fax)
http://www.project-linden.org
Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient alcohol/drug dependency treatment; drug abuse prevention programs for youth; community education on drug/alcohol dependence; women's programming. Special programming for the clergy. Prevention programs targeting youth to elderly.
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Clinical Treatment Center
1410 Cleveland Ave., Suite 2 Columbus, OH 43221
294-5677 (Phone)
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Update: New address and phone number. Added resources for deaf children.
Respite Connections
22 Westerville Square #218 Westerville, OH 43081
975-2526 (Phone)
899-6551 (Fax)
respiteoh@yahoo.com
http://www.respiteconnections.org
Provides temporary (less than 14 days) planned and emergency respite care for special-needs youth. Services are specialized toward adoptive, birth and kinship families who are caring for children birth to 18 years of age with intense emotional, behavioral and psychological issues. Deaf day services providing MR/DD deaf individuals with a therapeutic social-recreational program.
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Update: New address. New website. Added services- summer student programs
Salvation Army
966 E. Main Street Columbus, OH 43205
221-6561 (Phone)
221-1896 (Fax)
http://www.salvationarmycolumbus.org
Five neighborhood centers in Franklin County offer a range of services including material assistance (food pantry, clothing, furniture, utility assistance, EFSP rent assistance). After school Learning Centers, Summer Academic Enrichment Programs for Elementary & Middle School Students, Career Enhancement Center (career development, job training, job placement). Direct Housing Program for homeless families with barriers to permanent housing. Greenwood Lake Camp for children ages 6-11; worship services; and friendly visiting.
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Update: Added national website.
Schizophrenics Anonymous
538 E. Town St. , Ste. D, Columbus, OH 43215
221-1441 (Phone)
221-1491 (Fax)
info@mhafc.org
http://www.mhafc.org http://www.mhafc.org
Self-help support group for persons diagnosed with any form of schizophrenia, sponsored by Mental Health America of Franklin County. Call for schedule of meeting times and locations.
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Update: Their correct phone number is 221-7855. Added Intensive Outpatient services, Respite care and Speakers.
St. Vincent Family Centers
1490 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43205-2128
221-7855 (Phone)
252-2069 TDD (Phone)
252-8468 (Fax)
http://www.svfc.org
Offers counseling and a wide variety of mental health services to children ages birth to 18 and their families. SVFC's multi-disciplinary staff works with families of children experiencing emotional and/or behavioral problems or who are at risk for developing such problems. Children and families are served through one or more of the following services: prevention, consultation and education services; step-by-step; outpatient family services; preschool day treatment; school-age day treatment; school-based community support services; deaf services; intensive community support services; extended day services; respite services and residential services.
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Franklinton Office
840 W. State St. Franklinton, OH 43222-1442
221-7785 (Phone)
221-8797 (Fax)
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Wayne Avenue Office
880 S. Wayne Ave. Columbus, OH 43204
351-1080 (Phone)
351-0891 (Fax)
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Update: New website. Revised description.
Sudden Infant Death Network of Ohio (SIDS)
421 Graham Rd. , Suite H, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221-1344
800-477-7437 (24-hour)
330-929-0593 (Fax)
http://www.sidsohio.org
Immediate and continued family support when a SIDS or any sudden unexpected infant death occurs; telephone and group peer support; library and films.





Update: Elimination of monthly meetings at Netcare.
Survivors of Suicide
192 S. Princeton Ave. , (mailing only), Columbus, OH 43223-1318
279-9382 (Phone)
276-2273 (24 Hour Netcare Access)
279-9848 (Fax)
For those coping with the suicide of a family member or friend. Peer crisis counseling by telephone.





Update: This is a new directory listing. New fax number. New website.
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Network
106 McCampbell Hall , 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
292-4559 (Phone)
688-3737 (Fax)
tbinetwork@osu.edu
http://tbinetwork.org
TBI Network provides specialized outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Primary method of intervention is service coordination and advocacy to meet the multiple needs of clients. Provides screening, assessment, treatment planning, educational and support groups, and individiual substance abuse counseling. Case managers seek to develop "ad hoc" community treatment teams to bring together providers in a coordinated treatment approach.
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Update: The address of the agency has changed.
Touchstone Counseling Services
6230 Busch Boulevard , Suite 310, Columbus, OH 43229
885-2431 (Phone)
885-6188 (Fax)
Individual, relationship and family therapy. Sessions for children, adolescents and adults. Addresses depression and anxiety; abuse issues/codependency; self-esteem/stress; spiritual issues/faith concerns; emotional overeating; grief and loss; EMDR; bariatric surgery readiness assessments, body image. Sliding fee available.
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Update: New phone extension. New email. Added services.
United Methodist Children's Home
1033 High St. Worthington, OH 43085
885-5020 (x 552)
(Phone)
(Phone)
(Phone)
885-4058 (Fax)
http://www.UMCHohio.org
ODMH-certified primary provider of behavioral health services to families with children. Services typically provided in conjunction with a residential placement either at the residential treatment center located in Worthington or through network of treatment foster care homes. Treatment services provided by a clinical team of independent social workers, professional counselors, psychiatrists and psychologists. Specific mental health services offered include mental health assessment, pharmacological management, behavioral counseling and individual and group therapy. Art therapy is a regular part of the clinical program. Residential treatment services targeted to youth 10-18 and include specialized educational services. Treatment Foster Care serves children of all ages and their families. Licensed to provide adoption-related services, targeted toward Ohio's special-needs children. Outpatient services available to children and their families in making the transition from placement to home. Provides community education through publications, activities and newsletters.
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UMCH Children's Residential Center
1033 High Street Worthington, Ohio 43085
885-5020 (x579 Intake phone)
crc_referrals@UMCHohio.org
http://www.umchohio.org
M/F, 10 and above. Safe, staff secure. 6 cottages with own clinician, supervisor and specialists. Low client to staff ratio. Conduct disorder diversion and step-down treatment programs. Special programs for low functioning dual-diagnosis MR/DD teens- 21. Expressive arts and recreational therapy programs. On-site school.
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UMCH Treatment Foster Care
6400 East Main Street Suite 103 Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
559-2800 (Phone)
tfc_referrals@UMCHohio.org
http://www.UMCHohio.org
Loving, structured, goal oriented and family focused treatment/therapeutic environment for children of all ages. Counseling and treatment services provided within agency. Low client-to-case manager ratio. Network of experienced, long-serving families. Non-infant Foster-to-Adopt and Adoption Services.
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Wesley Family Services
6560 North High Street Worthington, OH 43085
310-0902 (Phone)
310-0905 (Fax)
wfs_referrals@UMCHohio.org
Quickly-accessed, conveniently-located counseling and support services for families in the community-at-large with children experiencing challenges. Aftercare for children and families following out-of-home placement. PreventCare for families with children at risk of out-of-home placement.
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Update: This is a new agency listing.
Youth Advocate Services
965 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43205
614-258-9927 (Phone)
614-258-5719 (Fax)
http://www.yascolumbus.org
Mental health, foster care and early childhood prevention services for youth from birth to age 18. Traditional and treatment foster care programs place youth and sibling groups ages 0-18 and teenage mothers. Mental health counseling including home based. Help Me Grow service coordination program for children ages 0-4.
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Directory Update Notes:
Ridge Counseling Center
Effective January 31, 2005, this agency is no longer providing services.


 




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