YMCA of Central Ohio

Hosts programs for all ages, including health and fitness, swimming, childcare, summer camps, juvenile justice, and housing services. Programs include:

• Healthy Living Programs: Y Members can access swim lessons, group fitness classes, personal training, lifeguard & CPR training, and more. Programs for youth include School Days Off programs, summer camps, leadership, teen programs, and more. Financial assistance is available for membership fees.
• CareSource YMCA Membership Benefit: Children or adults with a diagnosis of diabetes, obesity, or hypertension with CareSource can receive free YMCA membership as part of their insurance benefit. The benefit must be renewed every 6 months.
• Child Care Centers: Offers full-day childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old at YMCA Early Learning Centers.
  • YMCA Early Learning Center: 2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 342-5836
  • YMCA Early Learning Center West: 1952 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
    (614) 752-8877
• Early Childhood Programs: Offers Head Start Programs, Preschool, and Kindergarten Jump Start Summer Program at various YMCA locations. Free or low-cost Preschool may be available for qualifying families through the ECE Grant Program. Families can also access free childcare while adults use the Y facilities.
  Head Start: (614) 389-3880
  Preschool & Kindergarten Jump Start: (614) 288-8084
• Early Childhood Resource Network Plus (ECRN+): Programs for children with special healthcare needs, developmental disabilities, and delays. Services include early intervention for ages 0-3, developmental screenings for ages 3-5, speech therapy, and SPARK school readiness. Families can apply online for an adaptive equipment loan.
• Housing: Provides supportive housing and wraparound case management services for adults facing homelessness in Columbus, Ohio. This program is referral only. Call the Franklin County Homeless Hotline at (614) 274-7000 for immediate assistance.
  
• PALS Juvenile Justice: Provides a structured and supervised environment for 6-12th grade students as an alternative to being suspended from school. Students must be referred by their school district.
  (614) 578-7568
• Y Cares: Supports families who are pregnant or have infants under the age of 1. Includes free pregnancy tests, emergency diapers, formula and baby supplies, counseling, and more.
  (614) 689-2080
• YMCA Stable Families: Families with children (from Pre-K to 12th grade) who live in Franklin County can access a service coordinator who can help with household income, maintaining safe and stable housing, and academic achievement of school-aged children.
  (614) 813-1226

Columbus Locations:

• Delaware: 1121 South Houk Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015
  (614) 389-4648
• Eldon & Elsie Ward: 130 Woodland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
  (614) 389-4643
• Gahanna/John E. Bickley: 555 YMCA Place, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
  (614) 389-4529
• Grove City: 3600 Discover Drive, Grove City Ohio 43123
  (614) 389-4567
• Hilliard/Ray Patch Family: 4515 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
  (614) 389-4557
• Hilltop: 2879 Valleyview Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43204
  (614) 389-4565
• Jerry L. Garver: 6767 Refugee Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
  (614) 389-4556
• Liberty Township/Powell: 7798 Liberty Road North, Powell, Ohio 43065
  (614) 389-4566
• North: 1640 Sandalwood Place, Columbus, Ohio 43229
  (614) 389-4707
• Pickaway County: 440 Nicholas Drive, Circleville, Ohio 43113
  (614) 389-4650
• Reynoldsburg: 1470 Davidson Drive, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
  (614) 689-2040
• Whitehall: 402 North Hamilton Road, Whitehall, Ohio 43213
  (614) 689-2050
• Early Learning Center: 2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
  (614) 342-5836
• Early Learning Center West: 1952 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
  (614) 752-8877

Website: ymcacolumbus.org