Services

Resource directory

16 vetted community partners, organized the way staff actually search for them.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Food pantry and grocery boxes

Food

(614) 555-0501

help@midohiofood.org

midohiofood.org

3960 Brookham Dr, Grove City, OH

Mon-Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Eligibility: Franklin County residents, no ID required

How to refer: Walk-in or call ahead for a same-day pickup slot.

Weekly pickup available; bring a bag or cart.

Work Ready Closet

Interview clothing, work boots

Clothing

(614) 555-0512

closet@workready.org

workreadycloset.org

215 W Broad St, Columbus, OH

Tue & Thu, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Eligibility: Referral from a partner agency

How to refer: Email a referral form with shoe and clothing sizes.

Two full outfits plus boots per participant per year.

Ohio Legal Aid

Record sealing, ID assistance, civil matters

Legal services

(614) 555-0523

intake@ohiolegalaid.org

ohiolegalaid.org

1108 City Park Ave, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Eligibility: Income under 200% FPL

How to refer: Submit online intake; attorney contacts within 5 business days.

Strong track record with sealing and expungement.

Lower Lights Health

Primary care, dental, behavioral health

Healthcare

(614) 555-0534

care@lowerlights.org

lowerlightshealth.org

1160 W Broad St, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Eligibility: Sliding scale, uninsured welcome

How to refer: Call for a new patient appointment; mention Northgate.

Can start Medicaid enrollment at the front desk.

Maryhaven

Substance recovery, outpatient treatment

Substance recovery

(614) 555-0545

intake@maryhaven.org

maryhaven.org

1791 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH

24/7 crisis line

Eligibility: Adults 18+

How to refer: Warm handoff by phone works best.

Same-day assessments most weekday mornings.

COTA

Discounted bus passes

Transportation

(614) 555-0556

passes@cota.org

cota.com

33 N High St, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Eligibility: Income qualified

How to refer: Agency bulk purchase; issue from the front office.

Northgate keeps 30-day passes on hand.

Franklin County Job & Family Services

SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance

Benefits

(614) 555-0567

info@fcjfs.org

jfs.franklincountyohio.gov

1721 Northland Park Ave, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Eligibility: Income qualified

How to refer: Apply online, then upload verification documents.

Expedited SNAP possible within 7 days.

Ohio BMV Reinstatement Center

License reinstatement and payment plans

Identification

(614) 555-0578

reinstate@bmv.ohio.gov

bmv.ohio.gov

1970 W Broad St, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Eligibility: Suspended Ohio drivers

How to refer: Bring a reinstatement fee notice and proof of income.

Amnesty windows open periodically.

Columbus State Community College

GED, certificates, degree programs

Education

(614) 555-0589

admissions@cscc.edu

cscc.edu

550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Eligibility: Open enrollment

How to refer: Second-chance advising desk, ask for the reentry liaison.

Fee waivers available for application costs.

Heartland Credit Union

Second-chance checking, small loans

Financial assistance

(614) 555-0590

hello@heartlandcu.org

heartlandcu.org

700 E Main St, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Eligibility: Open to all, no ChexSystems denial

How to refer: Bring ID and our partner letter to open an account.

No minimum balance for the first year.

PCs for People

Low-cost computers and internet

Technology

(614) 555-0601

columbus@pcsforpeople.org

pcsforpeople.org

1300 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH

Tue-Sat, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Eligibility: Income qualified

How to refer: Show benefit enrollment or agency referral letter.

Laptops from $60; hotspots available monthly.

Bright Beginnings Childcare

Subsidized childcare and after-school

Childcare

(614) 555-0612

enroll@brightbeginnings.org

brightbeginningscols.org

845 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Eligibility: Working or in training

How to refer: County voucher application first, then site enrollment.

Waitlist averages three weeks for infants.

Harbor House

Transitional housing for men

Housing

(614) 555-0401

intake@harborhousecols.org

harborhousecols.org

900 Mound St, Columbus, OH

Intake Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Eligibility: Men 18+, sober housing agreement

How to refer: Agency referral plus a phone intake.

90-day stays with extensions by review.

Southeast Healthcare

Counseling, psychiatry, peer support

Mental wellness

(614) 555-0623

care@southeastinc.org

southeastinc.com

16 W Long St, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Eligibility: Medicaid or sliding scale

How to refer: Call intake line; same-week appointments common.

Peer support specialists with lived experience.

Ohio Means Jobs Columbus

Job search, training vouchers

Employment

(614) 555-0634

info@omjcf.org

omjcf.org

1111 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Eligibility: Open to all job seekers

How to refer: Register online, then meet a career coach.

Can fund short-term credentials like CDL or forklift.

Northgate Community Table

Weekly community dinner and check-in

Community support

(614) 555-0100

table@northgatereentry.org

northgatereentry.org

500 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH

Thu, 6:00 PM

Eligibility: Open to participants and families

How to refer: No referral needed, just show up.

Family members welcome; childcare provided.