Teen Resources

In this section, find out about:
● Leadership & Mentoring Programs
● Suicide & Mental Health Intervention
● Drug & Alcohol Services
● Quit Smoking Resources
● Teen Health
● STD & HIV/AIDS Testing
● Pregnancy & Reproductive Health
● Teen Dating Safety
● Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender &
   Questioning (LGBTQ) Resources
● Job & College Resources

● LEADERSHIP & MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR TEENS ●
CAP4Kids Leadership & Mentoring Programs
Do you need help finding mentoring and guidance programs for teens? Click below to go to the CAP4Kids after school program, camps and mentoring page.
- Go to CAP4Kids Mentoring Page
● SUICIDE & MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION ●
If you are in crisis and need immediate help:
  • Call Netcare Access in Franklin County
    (614) 276-CARE or (614) 276-2273
  • Call 9-1-1
  • Visit the emergency room
  • Call the Columbus Suicide Hotline
    (614) 294-3300 or (614) 221-5445
  • Call the toll-free National Suicide Hotline
    (800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
Covenant House Nineline Crisis Hotline
A toll-free confidential hotline for teens in crisis. Some teens call from the streets urgently seeking immediate help, and others call for advice about issues such as bullying, abuse, drugs, suicide, relationships and human trafficking.
Toll-free Hotline: (800) 999-9999
- www.covenanthouse.org
Hopeline Youth America Hotline
The national Youthline links youth and teen callers going through crisis with similar-aged teens who can provide free, confidential help and counseling over the phone.
Toll-free Youthline: (877) YOUTHLINE or (877) 968-8454
Toll-free Hopeline: (800) SUICIDE or (800) 784-2433
- www.youthline.us
Huckleberry House Crisis Program
Provides emergency shelter and crisis intervention to youth and teens. 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. They also provide a wide range of counseling services to address issues such as abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, behavior problems and more.
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
Counseling Program: (614) 294-8097
- http://huckhouse.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Provides free, confidential advice 24 hours a day and is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Toll-free: (800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
- www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Services
Offers many programs for children and teens, including help with substance abuse, anger issues, behavior problems, ADHD, exposure to violence, depression, anxiety and self-harm behaviors for children up to age 21, at several locations throughout Columbus.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8080
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Netcare Access
Provides 24-hour mental health and substance abuse crisis intervention for Franklin County children, teens and adults. Referrals, if necessary, are made to local agencies for therapeutic treatment.
Children & Adults: 199 South Central Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Adults: 741 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 276-CARE or (614) 276-2273
- http://netcareaccess.org
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
This 24-hour free, confidential local rape helpline offers emotional support, counseling referrals and community education for victims of sexual assault, rape, abuse and incest.
1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
24-Hour Local Hotline: (614) 267-7020
National Hotline (RAINN): (800) 656-4673
- www.ohiohealth.com
Suicide, Self-Injury and Self-Help Online Resources
www.befrienders.org
http://notmykid.org
www.suicide.org
www.selfinjury.com
www.recoveryourlife.com
www.thesite.org
http://us.reachout.com
More Free Confidential Hotlines for Teens
  • (614) 294-3300
    Columbus 24-hour teen suicide hotline provided by North Central Mental Health Services
  • (800) RUNAWAY or (800) 786-2929
    National free 24-hour hotline for youth who have run away or are in crisis
  • (614) 221-1441 or (800) 969-6642
    Mental Health America hotline for information and referrals to community mental health and drug and alcohol services
  • (800) 222-1222
    Central Ohio 24-hour poison center hotline
  • (614) 224-4663
    Franklin County 24-hour crisis and information hotline for victims of domestic violence
  • 2-1-1 or (614) 221-2255
    24-hour Hands On hotline to help Franklin County families find local resources they need
  • (800) 662-HELP or (800) 662-4357
    24-hour national hotline to find treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
  • (866) 331-9474
    Love is Respect national dating abuse helpline for teens
  • (614) 285-HELP or (614) 285-4357
    24-hour hotline to report a tip or get help for victims of human trafficking
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or someone else.
More Mental Health Resources
Do you need more help with eating disorders, mental health problems, counseling, drug and alcohol abuse, behavior problems or other mental health issues? Click below to go to the CAP4Kids mental health section.
- Go to CAP4Kids Mental Health Page
● DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES ●
Help for Teens with Drug & Alcohol Dependence
Do you need reliable information about local treatment programs, counseling resources, and drug and alcohol prevention? Visit the CAP4Kids drug and alcohol counseling and treatment page to find resources for teens who are using drugs and alcohol.
- Go to CAP4Kids Mental Health Page
● QUIT SMOKING RESOURCES ●
Ohio Tobacco Quit Line
Free counseling over the telephone is offered to all Ohio residents interested in quitting smoking. Callers receive guidance and may receive help with getting nicotine replacement therapy. They are referred to local resources in the community.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Toll-free: (800) QUIT-NOW or (800) 784-8669
- www.healthyohioprogram.org
More Quit Smoking Resources
Click below to go to the physical health section of CAP4Kids to find more smoking cessation programs.
- Go to CAP4Kids Quit Smoking Programs
● TEEN HEALTH ●
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Healthy Children
This website provides information on a wide range of relevant teen issues, including safety, fitness, school issues, dating, substance abuse and more.
141 Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
(847) 434-4000
- www.healthychildren.org
Nationwide Children's Hospital Adolescent Health Services
Provides health care for teens ages 12 to 21, including primary care and consultative services for gynecologic/reproductive health, chronic unexplained symptoms, eating disorders, drug testing, a medical opiate addiction program, STD & HIV screening and general teen health issues at several locations throughout Columbus.
  • 495 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
  • 5665 Venture Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
  • 6435 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 722-2450
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Health Information Library
Find age appropriate and medically reviewed health articles, breaking news, games, quizzes, health movies and much more for parents, kids and teens.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2000
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Starbright World for Teens with Serious Illnesses
A virtual hangout where teens ages 13 to 20 who have serious medical conditions (and their siblings) can connect with others going through similar situations through online games, bulletin boards, videos, chat rooms and more.
2049 Century Park East, Los Angeles, California 90067
(310) 479-1212
- www.starbrightworld.org
Teens Health
This website has a special section just for teens. They cover topics such as depression, relationships, staying safe, sexual health, studying for tests, coping with cliques and more.
- http://kidshealth.org/teen
● STD & HIV/AIDS TESTING ●
Free HIV/AIDS & STD Information Hotlines
  • (800) 332-2437
    Free anonymous Ohio STD & HIV/AIDS hotline for teens to ask questions and get help during the week
  • (800) CDC-INFO or (800) 232-4636
    Free anonymous nationwide hotline for information about STDs, HIV/AIDS, TB, hepatitis and other diseases
Columbus Public Health Resource List
Provides a detailed listing of free HIV testing clinics throughout Columbus.
AIDS Resource Center Ohio (formerly Columbus AIDS Task Force)
Offers free anonymous HIV/AIDS testing and free testing for other STDs (syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia) through various community programs. Walk-in hours are Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled on Thursdays as well by calling (614) 340-6729.
4400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 299-2437
- www.catf.net
CDC National HIV/AIDS & STD Testing Resources
Provides a list of HIV testing sites nationwide. People can search online for the closest testing sites by entering their zip code. For more information about HIV and STDs, the hotline provides free confidential advice and counseling during the week.
1600 Clifton Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30333
Toll-free: (800) CDC-INFO or (800) 232-4636
- www.hivtest.org
Columbus Public Health Sexual Health Walk-in Clinic
Offers free anonymous HIV/AIDS testing. They also test and treat other STDs for a small fee, accepting some insurances (including government insurances) and never turning anyone away who cannot pay. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, and appointments are not needed, but patients should arrive early to be seen. Click for resources for parents.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7772
- http://publichealth.columbus.gov
Columbus Urban League (CUL) HIV Testing
Offers free confidential HIV/AIDS testing by appointment.
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300, ext. 150
- www.cul.org
Nationwide Children's Hospital Family AIDS Clinic & Education Services (FACES) Clinic
Provides free confidential walk-in HIV and syphilis testing for teens ages 13 to 24 and adults on Fridays. No appointment is necessary, and counselors are available on-site to answer questions and help teens.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-6060
- www.nationwidechildrens.org/hiv-clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinics are located throughout Ohio and offer pregnancy services, birth control, emergency contraception, HIV and STD testing, and men’s and women’s health services. All locations in Columbus offer confidential STD testing and treatment. The Franklinton Health Center on West Broad Street has walk-in hours on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. for teens 19 and under. Free anonymous HIV testing is available during the walk-in hours on the 4th Wednesday of the month. The clinics see patients Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. They accept government insurance and offer sliding fees based on income. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay.
  • 3255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
    (614) 222-3531
  • 1511 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
    (614) 222-3525
  • 18 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (614) 222-3604
  • 133 Lewis Avenue, Circleville, Ohio 43113
    (740) 474-4741
- www.plannedparenthood.org
● PREGNANCY & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ●
Pregnancy Care Connection (PCC)
Pregnant women living in Franklin County can call this hotline to schedule their initial pregnancy visit. The hotline is for women who are uninsured, women who have government health insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina, Healthy Start) or women who are insured but have limited resources. By calling this number, pregnant women are able to see a doctor sooner.
Call for an appointment: (614) 227-9866
Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers
  • Whitehall Family Health Center
    882 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
    (614) 235-5555
  • Capital Park Family Health Center
    2365 Innis Road, Columbus Ohio 43224
    (614) 416-4325
Ohio Health
  • Grant Medical Center Outpatient Clinic
    393 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 566-9108
  • Riverside Hospital OB/GYN Community Care
    3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
    (614) 566-5757
  • Grant Mobile Wellness on Wheels
    393 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 566-9000
Ohio State University Health Care
  • OSU 2C Cramblett Medical Clinic
    456 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
    (614) 293-8045
Mount Carmel Health
  • Mount Carmel West Outpatient Clinic
    793 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
    (614) 234-5036
  • St. Ann's Family Practice Center
    477 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
    (614) 898-8808
Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers
  • East Central Health Center
    1180 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 645-5535
  • John Maloney Southside Health Center
    3781 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
    (614) 645-3163
  • St. Stephen's Health Center
    1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 645-2700
  • Columbus Northeast Health Center
    3433 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 645-1600
  • Columbus West Family Health & Wellness Center
    2300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    (614) 645-2300
Columbus Public Health
  • Women's Health Center
    240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 645-6837
- www.healthymothersandbabies.org
Columbus Public Health Pregnancy Resource List
Provides a detailed list of pregnancy resources for women in Columbus.
Catholic Social Services
Counseling and education are provided for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy to explore options, including adoption. They can also help women experiencing life stressors related to pregnancy or early years of parenting. Services are offered in Newark and Zanesville as well.
197 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-5891
- www.colscss.org
Center for Healthy Families
Pregnant teens in Franklin County ages 13 to 19, or teens who are parents, can call to get the help they need, including health care, parenting help, housing, education, child care and employment assistance, based on the individual needs of each teen. Health care professionals can make a referral online as well.
500 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 884-4200
- http://centerforhealthyfamilies.org
Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers
They provide a wide range of services to teens and adults at 5 locations in Columbus. Services include pregnancy testing, obstetric / gynecology care, contraception, well woman exams and treatment of pelvic pain. Uninsured patients may pay for services based on a sliding scale. They accept most health insurances as well, including Medicaid.
  • East Central Health Center
    1180 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 645-5535
  • John Maloney Southside Health Center
    3781 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
    (614) 645-3163
  • St. Stephen's Health Center
    1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 645-2700
  • Columbus Northeast Health Center
    3433 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 645-1600
  • Columbus West Family Health & Wellness Center
    2300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    (614) 645-2300
- www.colnhc.org/services/ob-gyn
Columbus Public Health Women’s Health Center
Provides pregnancy care, pregnancy testing, gynecological exams, contraception, STD treatment and well-women’s health care. They offer a sliding scale fee for those without insurance, and many insurances are accepted. Services are provided by appointment only, except for pregnancy testing which is on a walk-in basis.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Gynecology: (614) 645-1850 or OB: (614) 645-6837
- http://publichealth.columbus.gov
Emergency Contraception Hotline (Not-2-Late)
The website and toll-free confidential hotline provide accurate information about emergency contraception in Spanish and English. Based out of Princeton University, the goal is to reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies and increase women's knowledge about and timely access to emergency contraception and other reproductive health choices.
Toll-free: (888) NOT-2-LATE or (888) 668-2528
- http://ec.princeton.edu
Planned Parenthood
Clinics are located throughout Ohio and offer teen pregnancy services, birth control, emergency contraception, HIV and STD testing, and men’s and women’s health services. The Franklinton Health Center on West Broad Street has walk-in hours on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. for teens 19 and under. The clinics see patients Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. They accept government insurance and offer sliding fees based on income. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay.
  • 3255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
    (614) 222-3531
  • 1511 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
    (614) 222-3525
  • 18 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (614) 222-3604
  • 133 Lewis Avenue, Circleville, Ohio 43113
    (740) 474-4741
- www.plannedparenthood.org
● TEEN DATING SAFETY ●
CAP4Kids Teen Dating Violence Information
Click below to go to the domestic violence page of CAP4Kids to find information about safety, teen dating violence and more.
- Go to CAP4Kids Teen Dating Violence Information
● LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER & QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) RESOURCES ●
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Teens can call the toll-free confidential helpline to receive advice and report hate crimes, discrimination, domestic violence or sexual assault. This hotline offers help and advice in times of crisis, including help filing police reports, finding emergency shelter, developing safety plans and finding support groups.
PO Box 82068, Columbus, Ohio 43202
Toll-free: (866)-86-BRAVO or (866) 862-7286
- www.bravo-ohio.org
GLBT National Help Center
The GLBT Youth Talkline provides free, confidential telephone and email counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for callers across the US. Telephone volunteers are in their teens and early twenties and speak with teens about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, STDs and other issues.
2261 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94114
(800) 246-PRIDE or (800) 246-7743
(888) THE-GLNH or (888) 843-4564
- www.glnh.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Dedicated to meeting the needs of central Ohio youth ages 12 to 18 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, as well as those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. They offer a range of programs, all of which are free, including discussion groups, social activities and substance abuse and suicide prevention and counseling.
1904 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-5437
- www.kycohio.org
Stonewall Columbus
Provides a community center and offers various social and peer support services and programs to the central Ohio GLBT community.
1160 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 299-7764
- www.stonewallcolumbus.org
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. They operate a nationwide toll-free confidential helpline for teens and youth who need help or feel lost.
8704 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90069
Toll-free: (866) 4U-TREVOR or (866) 488-7386
- www.thetrevorproject.org
● CAREER TRAINING & COLLEGE PREPARATION ●
CAP4Kids Career & Job Resources
Click below to go to the employment page of CAP4Kids to find employment services, job training and technical programs.
- Go to CAP4Kids Employment Page
CAP4Kids College & Career Resources
Go to the CAP4Kids education page to find resources for career training, out-of-school resources, GED preparation, college preparation programs, college tours, internships and more.
- Go to CAP4Kids Education Page
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