Domestic/Community Violence

In this section, find out about:
● Reporting & Helplines
● Crisis & Counseling Services
● Support Groups
● Help for Refugees & Immigrants
● Teen Dating Violence
● Prevention & Advocacy
● Legal Help
● Services for Offenders

● REPORTING & HELPLINES ●
Columbus Division of Police
Individuals can submit a report immediately through the online reporting system and print a copy of the police report for free. Other prevention and alert information is also available.
120 Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 645-4760 or (614) 645-4545
- www.columbuspolice.org
Franklin County Children Services (FCCS)
Individuals can report child abuse or neglect in Franklin County through their 24-hour child abuse hotline or visit the office in person. Emergency placement can be provided for at-risk children and teens. When appropriate, temporary placement with relatives, foster homes, or treatment centers are coupled with services to support family reunification and reduce the level of risk to the child.
525 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 229-7000 or (614) 275-2571
- www.franklincountyohio.gov
National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
Provides free, confidential help, information and referrals for victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families.
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE or (800) 799-7233
- www.thehotline.org
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
This free, confidential local rape helpline offers emotional support, counseling referrals and community education for victims of sexual assault.
1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
24-Hour Local Hotline: (614) 267-7020
National Hotline (RAINN): (800) 656-4673
- www.ohiohealth.com
● CRISIS & COUNSELING SERVICES ●
CHOICES
Provides 24-hour emergency shelter, counseling and legal support for women facing domestic violence and their children (birth to age 17). The location is kept confidential for safety reasons. Day or evening, services ranging from individual sessions to support groups are available at several locations throughout the community. Call the crisis line for help and advice.
PO Box 06157, Columbus, Ohio 43206
24-Hour Hotline: (614) 224-4663
- www.choicescolumbus.org
The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Offers comprehensive evidence-based services for adult victims of domestic violence, children who have witnessed family violence and teens who have been victimized by relationship violence.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-8200
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Huckleberry House
Provides emergency shelter and crisis intervention to youth ages 12 to 18. Runaway youth can go to a designated Safe Place site for immediate assistance and support at any 24-hour Kroger store, White Castle or local fire station. Teens must be willing to work on family problems. Support is free and confidential. Counseling is provided for children and teens ages 6 to 18.
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
- http://huckhouse.org/
Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program (CTAP)
Helps children and teen victims of crime and trauma, including victims of domestic violence. They provide free counseling and healing in both group and individual settings. Click for a list of their support groups or call their helpline. Interpreter services are available as well. To qualify, children must be above age 4 and have experienced a traumatic event in the past 6 months. Click for a helpful list of resources for children affected by violence.
777 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 234-5900
- www.mountcarmelhealth.com
More Counseling Services
Click below to go to the CAP4Kids counseling page, which has counseling resources for victims of domestic violence, relationship violence, abuse and trauma.
- Go to CAP4Kids Counseling Page
● SUPPORT GROUPS ●
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
This national organization has local chapters throughout Ohio. They provide emotional support to anyone who has suffered the murder of a loved one.
PO Box 23936, Columbus, Ohio 43223
- www.pomc-centralohio.org
Survivors to Alivers
Offers an online support community allowing survivors of sexual abuse, rape, child abuse and domestic violence to support and encourage each other along their journey of healing.
PO Box 215, Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 434-6010
- www.survivorstoalivers.org
More Support Groups
Click below to go to the CAP4Kids counseling page, which has counseling resources for victims of domestic violence. Many of the organizations that offer counseling also have support groups that meet on a regular basis.
- Go to CAP4Kids Counseling Page
● HELP FOR REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS ●
ASHA Ray of Hope
Connects victims of domestic violence in the South Asian community with help and resources. They provide interpreter and transportation services as well. Victims can call the free, confidential 24-hour crisis line for help and support.
1505 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 326-2121 or 24-hour Crisis Line: (614) 565-2918
- www.asharayofhope.org
Asian American Community Services (AACS)
The Family Support Program helps Asian children and families who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and hate crimes. They provide culturally sensitive case management, referral services and emotional support.
4700 Reed Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
(614) 220-4023
- http://aacsohio.org/services/youthfamily
Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)
Offers counseling and support to limited English proficient (LEP) people who are victims of crimes or trafficking.
  • 3628 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
    (614) 235-5747
  • 4889 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 840-9634
  • 3000 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    (614) 279-1354
 - http://cris-ohio.com
Ohio Hispanic Coalition Domestic Violence Hotline
Offers a free 24-hour domestic violence hotline for Latinos and Hispanics dealing with domestic violence. They also provide support groups and services for prevention of family violence.
6161 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
Hotline: (614) 746-3534 or Referrals: (614) 840-9934
- www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org
Somali Community Association of Ohio
Provides advocacy, family counseling and support to Somali women who are victims of domestic violence. They also do shelter referrals.
3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
- www.somaliohio.org
● TEEN DATING VIOLENCE ●
American Psychological Association (APA)
Click below to read their resource guide for teens about dating abuse.
750 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
(800) 374-2721
- www.apa.org
Break the Cycle
Provides honest, practical solutions to dangerous and complicated teen dating violence situations. Teens can go online to ask confidential, anonymous questions about dating violence, learn facts about abuse and find out how to protect themselves.
PO Box 21034, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 824-0707
- www.breakthecycle.org
National Center for Victims of Crime
Provides many resources for victims of dating violence and stalking.
2000 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-8700
- www.ncvc.org
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
The Love is Respect organization provides free phone support and resources for teens involved in dating abuse. Their website offers helpful information for teens and parents about healthy relationships and signs of abuse, and teens can chat online to get free, confidential advice.
Teen Helpline: (866) 331-9474
- www.loveisrespect.org
That's Not Cool
This website was created by teens to help prevent relationship violence. It's a national public education campaign that uses digital examples of controlling, pressuring and threatening behavior to raise awareness about and prevent teen dating abuse.
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC 20530
(202) 514-2000
- www.thatsnotcool.com
● PREVENTION & ADVOCACY ●
Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women
Serves domestic violence victims and their families through resource and referral services, education and prevention services. Their website has information for teens, students and victims living in rural Ohio. They also have an online listing of domestic violence shelters throughout Ohio.
5900 Roche Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(888) 622-9315 or (614) 825-0551
- www.actionohio.org
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Offers support groups for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered survivors of abuse and domestic violence, to work through their healing process. Their website also has information about domestic violence and helpful local resources.
PO Box 82068, Columbus, Ohio 43202
(866)-86-BRAVO or (866) 862-7286
- www.bravo-ohio.org/domestic.html
Choose Your Partner Carefully
Franklin County Children Services and the Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children's Hospital have worked together to help inform people how to choose a partner who will be safe and helpful around their children.
525 East Mound Street, Columbus Ohio 43215
(614) 229-7000
- www.franklincountyohio.gov
Columbus Urban League (CUL)
Offers a rape prevention and education course for females age 11 and older. They also help victims of crime in accessing compensation.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
- http://cul.org/education_dept.aspx
The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Works to break the cycle of family violence in the community. Their website has a list of treatment centers and resources.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-5985
- www.ccafv.org
Impact Safety
Teaches safety awareness and self-defense through workshops offered for people of all ages, starting with children age 5 and above. They also have experience working with people with special needs. Community programs are offered several times per year in various locations. Many programs are free but some require a fee.
35 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-2811
- www.impactsafety.org
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Family Violence Prevention Program
Promotes healthy relationships in the family and offers court advocacy, information, safety planning, referrals and emergency services for victims. All calls are confidential. They also offer counseling for children, teens and adults.
1070 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 231-1890
- www.jfscolumbus.org
Multicultural Eastside Center of Columbus Area, Inc. (MECCA)
Provides community prevention and education for young women about rape and dating violence.
813 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 372-3000, ext. 7350
- www.columbus-area.com
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
The Safety Net Project helps victims of domestic violence use technology to find safety and escape domestic violence, stalking and abuse.
2001 S Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 543-5566
- www.nnedv.org/projects/safetynet.html
Ohio Department of Health Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Prevention Program
Seeks to improve the health status of Ohio women by identifying issues that affect women’s health and addressing issues such as sexual assault and domestic violence prevention.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-2144
- www.odh.ohio.gov
Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)
Call their free information line for a referral or information about domestic violence. They have a list of programs by county, information for survivors, prevention toolkits, suggestions for family and friends, legal resources and more.
4807 Evanswood Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(800) 934-9840 or (614) 781-9651
- www.odvn.org
Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) Family Violence Prevention Center
Although they do not provide direct services to victims, they offer a lot of information about local and state programs for victims of sexual assault, hate crimes, homicide, domestic violence, teen dating violence and sexual abuse. They have brochures on teen dating violence in multiple languages and a list of domestic violence shelters.
1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43218
(888) 448-4842 or (614) 466-0306
www.ocjs.ohio.gov or www.publicsafety.ohio.gov
Southeast, Inc.
Their domestic violence program offers services for male and female domestic violence victims and perpetrators. Their program for stalking victims offers information and education on Ohio’s stalking laws and offers assistance with evidence collection, protection orders, counseling, development of safety plans and crisis intervention.
16 West Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 225-0990
- www.southeastinc.com
Strategies Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE)
Teaches children how to be advocates for peace through a variety of activities that are fun and engaging. Their school-based program places coordinators in the school daily.
92 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228-5400
- www.saveforyouth.org
● LEGAL HELP ●
Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Trauma
Click below to go to the CAP4Kids legal section, which has many resources for children, teens and adults who are victims of violence, abuse or trauma.
- Go to CAP4Kids Legal Services Page
● SERVICES FOR OFFENDERS ●
Alvis House Community Reentry Center
Works with youth who have been involved in the criminal justice system as they reenter the community, to promote personal responsibility and public safety. They also work with individuals who may be at risk of entering into criminal behavior. Services include education, life skills, career training and case management.
2100 Stella Court, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 252-0660 or (614) 223-1499
- www.alvishouse.org
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction (DRC) Reentry Resource Center
Provides vital information to assist offenders reentry into society. Go online to see an extensive list of resources specific to each county.
770 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 752-1159
- www.drc.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS)
Provides reentry services and services for juvenile offenders. Go online to view their list of certified juvenile reentry programs throughout Ohio and resources for both victims and offenders.
51 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 644-5179
- www.dys.ohio.gov
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth (SAFY)
Provides treatment to adolescent male and female sexual offenders to eliminate the risk to the community. They also work with teenagers who have been in trouble with law enforcement agencies and provide teen parenting help.
4615 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(888) 590-7239 or (614) 729-2024
- www.safy.org
Village Network
The sexually reactive and juvenile sex offender program is in Wooster, Ohio and is designed to help sexually dysfunctional youth that have had little or no prior treatment and have had a sexual offense. The Columbus location provides some programs for sexually reactive youth as well.
4440 Poth Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 751-9068
- www.thevillagenetwork.org
More Counseling Services
Click below to go to the CAP4Kids counseling page, which lists agencies that provide group and individual counseling.
- Go to CAP4Kids Counseling Page
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