Services
Resource directory
16 vetted community partners, organized the way staff actually search for them.
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Food pantry and grocery boxes
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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.