Domestic Violence

In this section, find out about:
● Reporting & Helplines
● Counseling & Support Groups
● Specialized Services
● Teen Dating Violence
● Prevention & Advocacy
● Legal Help
● Help 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 43215
(614) 229-7000
- www.franklincountyohio.gov/children_services
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides free, confidential 24/7 help, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families.
(800) 799-SAFE or (800) 799-7233
- www.ndvh.org
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
Provides a 24-hour free, confidential local rape helpline offering emotional support, counseling referrals and community education for victims of sexual assault.
1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
Central Ohio Hotline: (614) 267-7020
National Hotline (RAINN): (800) 656-4673
- www.ohiohealth.com
● COUNSELING & SUPPORT GROUPS ●
Agape Ministry
Offers faith-based counseling for adults who have been victims of domestic violence. Services are provided on a donation basis.
4200 Regent Street, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 522-9141
- http://agapeministryglobalonline.com
Amethyst
Provides services for women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused. They are trained in trauma-specific services that are available to women in housing and outpatient programs.
455 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 242-1284
- www.amethyst-inc.org
Catholic Social Services
Offers counseling to individuals and families, as well as educational groups to teach positive parenting.
197 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-5891
- www.colscss.org
Center for New Beginnings
Provides safety and support to women and children in Licking County who are victims of domestic violence. A free, confidential 24-hour crisis line is available for those who may have questions or concerns about domestic violence and for those who are in immediate danger and in search of a safe home.
60 North First Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 349-8719
- www.thewoodland.org
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 24-hour crisis line for help and advice.
PO Box 06157, Columbus, Ohio 43206
Confidential Hotline: (614) 224-4663
- www.choicescolumbus.org
Columbus Area, Inc. & MECCA
Offers counseling for adults who have been victims of domestic violence. Their MECCA program provides prevention and education for young women about rape and dating violence.
1515 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
813 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0711 or (614) 372-3000
- www.columbus-area.com
Concord Counseling Services
Offers counseling services for children and teens. They also have a free, confidential domestic violence support group for women.
774 Park Meadow Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 882-9338
- www.concordcounseling.org
Directions Counseling Group
Provides counseling for sexual abuse recovery.
6797 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 888-9200
- www.directionscounseling.com
Directions for Youth & Families
Offers counseling services, as well as parenting, prevention and education services for youth and families. The Children who Have Witnessed Violence Program assists young people ages 7 to 18 who have witnessed violent acts. Services are provided for free or are offered on a sliding scale fee.
1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-2661
- www.dfyf.org/home/our-programs
Dublin Counseling Center
Offers counseling for children, teens and families as well as a women’s support group to help reduce the risk of verbal, emotional and domestic violence.
299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 889-5722
- www.dublincounselingcenter.org/services.html
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
Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
- www.huckhouse.org
Jewish Family Services
Offers counseling for children, teens and adults. They also have a Family Violence Prevention Program that promotes healthy relationships in the family, offers court advocacy and helps with safety planning for victims. All calls are confidential.
1070 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 559-0110
- www.jfscolumbus.org/Parenting.asp
Lighthouse Christian Services
Offers faith-based family and parenting counseling and guidance. They accept most insurances, including Medicaid and Molina (but not Caresource).
2085 Mecca Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 337-1986
- www.lighthousepathway.org
Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program
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 help list of resources for children affected by violence.
777 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 234-5900
- www.mountcarmelhealth.com
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
Offers counseling services for children and adolescents and parenting classes. They also provide sex offender treatment services for youth and in-home programs for teens with aggressive or violent behaviors. They take foster care referrals and help connect foster children with resources in the community.
  • 1801 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    24-Hour Centralized Intake: (877) 692-7226
  • 1445 Summit Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (866) 438-6508 or (614) 583-1005
  • 1303 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (800) 256-5001 or (614) 252-6927
  • 1984 Coffman Road, Newark, Ohio 43055
    (740) 349-7511
- www.nyap.org/Programs.cms.aspx
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Child & Family Advocacy
Offers 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
North Central Mental Health Services
Their Family Focus program offers counseling for children, teens and families recovering from domestic violence and other forms of abuse. They accept private and government (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource) insurance. Families do not need a referral.
1301 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 227-6865
- www.ncmhs.org/FamilyFocus.htm
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
Provides emotional support to all survivors of homicide victims, while working to create a world free of murder. The support group meets monthly and is open to those who have been bereaved by the murder of a loved one.
PO Box 23936, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 267-4773
- http://pomc-centralohio.org
Rosemont Center
Provides individual and family counseling for children and youth of all ages who have experienced sexual abuse. The program also provides services to those who have developed sexual behavior problems.
2440 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(800) 753-0424 or (614) 416-8703
- ww.rosemont.org/sexual_abuse_treatment.php
Sounding Board Counseling Center
Provides counseling to individuals and families. Youth must be in their teens to attend family counseling. Their website also has a list of domestic violence shelters in Ohio.
3120 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1151
- www.sboard.org
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/recovery_services.php
St. Vincent Family Centers
Offers counseling services for children ages 0 to 18 and their families for a variety of issues, including sexual abuse, physical abuse or family conflict. Click for a brochure of their outpatient counseling services. They accept government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), and families may refer themselves.
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0731
- www.svfc.org/services.php
Starr Columbus
Treats children and teens who have suffered physical and sexual abuse, and children who have sexual behavior issues. They also offer the Ohio Families First program that works to prevent crisis and helps to keep families intact.
301 Obetz Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(866) 289-9202 or (614) 491-5784
- www.starr.org/locations-starrcolumbus
United Methodist Children’s Home
The Children’s Residential Center is for boys ages 10 and above who have suffered abuse and neglect, are mentally challenged or simply have nowhere else to go. The Wesley Family Services program is for families, and services include evaluation, individual and family counseling, crisis management, short term respite relief for caregivers and parenting support.
1033 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 885-5020
- http://umchohio.org
Welcome to Our Place
Offers mental health counseling to children and families, as well as supervised transfer of children from one parent to the other. They also provide supervision during scheduled parental visitations. Visitations are available on-site or off-site.
700 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 888-1690
- http://welcometoourplace.org/default.aspx
● SPECIALIZED SERVICES ●
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
The Family Support Program helps Asian children and families who have experienced violence, including 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
Central Ohio Rescue & Restore / Gracehaven House
Helps victims of human trafficking, including children, teens, men and women. To get help or report a tip, call their helpline.
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 285-4357 or (888) 881-5465
- www.centralohiorescueandrestore.org
Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)
Offers counseling and support to limited English proficient (LEP) people who are victims of crimes or trafficking.
  • 3624 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
 - www.cris-ohio.com/missionservices.html
Ohio Hispanic Coalition
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 battered women support to Somali women and families. They also do shelter referrals.
3422 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 262-4068
- www.somaliohio.org
● TEEN DATING VIOLENCE ●
American Psychological Association
Click to see a 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 and information for victims of dating violence and stalking.
2000 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 467-8700
- www.ncvc.org
National Network to End Domestic Violence
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
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
The Love is Respect organization provides free 24/7 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.
(866) 331-9474
- www.loveisrespect.org
See It and Stop It
A website created by teens to help prevent relationship violence.
383 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, California 94103
(415) 252-8900
- www.seeitandstopit.org
● PREVENTION & ADVOCACY ●
Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women
Serves domestic violence victims and their families through resource and referral services. Their website also has information for teens and victims living in rural Ohio. Click to find 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital Center for Child & Family Advocacy has made a guide to help people choose a partner who will be safe and helpful around their children.
525 East Mound Street, Columbus Ohio 43215
(614) 229-7000
- www.co.franklin.oh.us
Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence
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 or www.itsabuse.com
Columbus Urban League
Offers a rape prevention and education course for females ages 11 to 65. 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
Impact Safety
Teaches safety awareness and self-defense through workshops offered for people of all ages, starting with children age 4 through adults. They also have experience working with people with special needs.
35 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-2811
- http://impactsafety.org
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Family Violence Prevention Program
Promotes healthy relationships in the family and offers court advocacy, information, referrals and emergency services for victims. All help is confidential.
1070 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 559-0110
- http://jfscolumbus.org/Parenting.asp
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 English, Spanish and Somali.
1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 466-7782
www.ocjs.ohio.gov or www.publicsafety.ohio.gov
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
Call their free 24-hour information line for a referral or information about domestic violence. They have a list of programs by county.
4807 Evanswood Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(800) 934-9840 or (614) 781-9651
- http://www.odvn.org
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 ●
Capital University Family Advocacy Clinic
Offers support and free legal help to victims of domestic violence who have a low income. They help people seeking protection orders, divorces or custody in situations involving domestic violence.
303 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 236-6779
- https://culsnet.law.capital.edu
City of Columbus Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit
Provides education, support, counseling, crisis intervention and overall help for victims of domestic violence and stalking. Specialized prosecutors handle cases for victims that are high risk, including children.
375 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6232
- www.columbuscityattorney.org
Franklin County Division of Domestic Relations
Handles all domestic relations matters, including protection for victims of domestic violence. A request for a Civil Protection Order may be filed with the court to direct an abuser to stay away from a victim, require counseling, award temporary custody of minors or determine possession of a residence. Click to find out more about protection orders.
373 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 462-3202 or (614) 462-4412
- www.fccourts.org/DRJ/main.html
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Call toll-free for help with domestic violence, child custody, divorce and many other legal issues. They provide services to people with a low income and can set up home visits for the sick or disabled. They provide services in Franklin, Madison, Delaware, Marion, Morrow and Union Counties. Apply for services online as well by clicking the online application link.
1108 City Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(888) 246-4420 or (614) 241-2001
- www.columbuslegalaid.org
Ohio Attorney General Victims of Crime Compensation Program
Provides financial help to innocent victims of violent crimes (including domestic violence, sexual assault and homicide). Payments can cover medical expenses, counseling and lost wages. The application can be submitted online.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 582-2877
- www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Office of Victim Services
Offers several services for victims of crime, including crisis intervention and advocacy, information and referrals, notification regarding inmates and online resources for victims. Call the toll-free number for more information.
770 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(888) VICTIM4 or (888) 842-8464
- www.drc.ohio.gov
Ohio Legal Rights Service
Helps people throughout Ohio who are developmentally disabled, mentally ill or have other physical and mental impairments. The intake department can be contacted toll-free for confidential services. Their Client Assistance Program (CAP) can assist with cases of abuse and neglect for people applying for or receiving services from the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired.
50 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 282-9181 or (614) 466-7264
- http://olrs.ohio.gov
● HELP FOR OFFENDERS ●
Africentric Personal Development Shop
Offers a variety of programs, including domestic violence counseling and domestic violence education classes for male batterers.
1409 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43205
(614) 253-4448
- www.apdsinc.org
Community Connection
Provides inmates reentering Ohio's communities employment services, social skill development and linkages to community services and resources.
PO Box 341347 Columbus, Ohio 43234
(614) 760-1902
- www.communityconnectionohio.com
Crossroads Recovery Services
Their domestic violence group counseling meets requirements for court ordered offenders.
1364 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 445-0352
- www.crossroadsrecovery.net
Metropolitan Community Services TOUCH Program
Helps prisoners by teaching necessary life skills and providing employment opportunities, among other things.
3968 East Main Street, Whitehall, Ohio 43213
(614) 338-8733 or (614) 338-8738
- http://touchimp.org
Moundbuilders Guidance Center
Offers groups for domestic violence offenders in Licking County, as well as anger management groups. They also provide individual counseling for children and teens.
65 Messimer Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 522-8477
- www.communitymhrb.org/providers
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Reentry Resource Center
Provides vital information to assist offenders reentry into society. Click to see the Reentry Resource Guide for Franklin County. Go online to see a list of resources specific to each county.
770 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 752-1159
- www.drc.ohio.gov
Southeast, Inc.
Their domestic violence program offers group counseling for perpetrators once a week for 26 weeks.
1455 South Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 444-0800 or (614) 225-0980
- www.southeastinc.com
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
Specialized Therapeutic Offender Program (STOP)
Offers domestic violence perpetrator and sex offender programs for males and females. Individuals are referred to the programs from the court system or probation officers.
523 East Enger Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 461-7867
- www.reentrycoalition.ohio.gov
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. They also offer services throughout Ohio and provide chemical dependency programs.
4440 Poth Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 751-9068
- www.thevillagenetwork.org
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