Community Resources

Below you will find links to assist you with things such as Utility Bill Assistance, Job and Family Services, Food Banks, Medical, Ministry, Child Care, as well as other financial and emotional services. If you don’t see what you are looking for or need more assistance, please contact Student Services and they will be happy to help.

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID

Ohio Medicaid programs provide a comprehensive package of services that includes preventive care for consumers. Some services are limited by dollar amount, number of visits per year, or setting in which they can be provided.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

House of Ruth, founded in 1976, is a non-profit organization that serves more than 600 women and children who are abused and homeless.

FRANKLIN COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

The Franklin Department of Job and Family Services (FCDJFS) is a county, state and federally supported agency responsible for basic financial, medical and social services programs.

LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN COLUMBUS OHIO

This site stands as a great resource for cheaper housing around Columbus, Ohio.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

FRANKLIN COUNTY OHIO ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

Impact Community Action is an organization that helps low and moderate-income families in Columbus Ohio and Franklin County. They can provide people with grants and other funds for short term assistance, and at the same time, they have programs and resources to ensure people get what they need to become self-sufficient over the long term.

MID-OHIO FOOD BANK

As a member of the nation’s largest non-governmental, domestic hunger-relief organization, Feeding America, their goal is to ensure that hungry people have access to food in their greatest times of need.

LOW INCOME HOUSING

Finding affordable housing has become a priority in this economy. There are many resources available to people on the Internet that they just might not know about. That is why we have put together our low-income housing listings service.