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Health Services for Pregnant Women

Baby & Me Tobacco Free Program at Columbus Public Health

Free Smoking/Vaping Cessation program for pregnant mothers. Pregnant moms must be less than 36 weeks gestation to enroll. Attend four prenatal sessions and six post-partum sessions. Earn up to $400 in gift cards for diapers and baby wipes by staying smoke/vape-free. A household partner may also enroll if smoking/vaping and will also receive gift card incentives for staying smoke/vape-free. Participants can refer themselves or be referred by a professional. Call to enroll.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-2135
Program Flyer: cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2025/01/BabyAndMe_Partner_FullPage_9.11.2024.pdf
Website: babyandmetobaccofree.org

Celebrate One / Baby Bump & Beyond

Provides free information and support for pregnant / parenting women and teens, including help finding a doctor, free pregnancy tests, home visiting, and support groups. Baby Bump & Beyond connects families to support and resources through every stage of growth–for children, caregivers, and the entire family. Call for help with setting up the first prenatal visit and referrals to other resources.
1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 570-3592 or (614) 656-3322
Community resource map: healthcare-access-columbus.opendata.arcgis.com
columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Initiatives/CelebrateOne

Columbus Public Health (CPH) Resource Lists

These neighborhood resource lists are extremely helpful in finding resources near you. They provide detailed listings of free and low cost health care, vision care, dental care, prescription help, food pantries, transportation, job help, pregnancy resources and much more. They are updated annually and reviewed by the Columbus Public Health social work team. Please note that CPH does not provide direct monetary assistance, but these lists are helpful in finding community agencies that do provide this assistance. All lists updated 2025.
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – French
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Haitian Creole
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Somali
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Spanish

Health Care (Free Clinics, Dental, Vision & Women’s Health)
Emergency Resources (Housing, Food, Utilities, Safety & Clothing)
Agencies Serving Immigrants & Refugees
Job Help (Unemployment, Looking for a Job, Online Searches)
Pregnancy Resources (WIC, Healthcare, Utilities, Baby Supplies, Diaper Banks, Housing, & Parenting Classes)
Prescription Help (Reduced Cost Prescriptions, Discount Programs & Medicaid Info)
Programs & Resources for Seniors
Mental Health & Substance Use Resources (Crisis Lines, Healthcare, Support Groups, Disposal Box Locations)

240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6807
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Health-Resources-List

Columbus Public Health (CPH) Women’s Health Family Planning Center

Provides pregnancy care, pregnancy testing, gynecological exams, birth control, STD treatment and well-women’s health care. They accept many insurances and offer free or low-cost services for those without insurance. Services are appointment or walk-in, and interpreters are available. ID is required for services. They also offer a Teen Clinic for ages 13-19 to receive care, no parental permission required.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-1850 or Spanish (614) 645-5907
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Womens-Health-and-Wellness-Center

Lower Lights Christian Health Center (LLCHC)

Program: Faith-based health center providing care to anyone regardless of ability to pay. Services include primary care, OB/GYN, dental, vision, pharmacy (prescriptions are available at reduced cost), nutrition and spiritual care. Behavioral health services include psychiatry/medication management, therapeutic clinical counseling, and integrative social work. Call or visit the website to schedule an appointment.
Eligibility: Infants, children and adults
Cost: Accepts government insurance (Medicaid, Medicare), Private insurance, and Self-pay with sliding fee scale for those without insurance. All patients are cared for regardless of ability to pay.
More information on Lower Lights Ministries programs: cap4kids.org/columbus/lower-lights-ministries-llm
(614) 274-1455
llchc.org

  • Lower Lights Health Center: 1160 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
  • Lower Lights German Village: 1560 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
  • Lower Lights Linden: 2028 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
  • Lower Lights Franklinton Central: 777 West State Street, Columbus, OH 43222
  • Lower Lights Westerville: 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
  • Lower Lights Marysville: 773 South Walnut Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040
  • Lower Lights Newark: 69 South Terrace Avenue, Newark, Ohio 43055

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) 211 Central Ohio

Faith-based organization providing a wide range of services across Ohio. Services include Faith Mission homeless shelter, food, health care, affordable senior living and domestic violence help. Visit the website for detailed program information and for programs in Fairfield County. The LSS 211 Information and Referral network can connect you to food pantries and other social services across Franklin County and Ohio.

  • LSS 211 Referral Line & Online Database
    Call 211 or (614) 221-2255
    lssnetworkofhope.org/211centralohio
  • Central Ohio Main Office
    1105 Schrock Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
    (614) 228-5200
    lssnetworkofhope.org
  • Champion Avenue Food Pantry
    1460 South Champion Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
    (877) 577-6325
    All Pantry & Produce Locations: lssnetworkofhope.org/foodpantries/locations
    Pantry Registration: lssfoodpantries.org
  • LSS Health Center
    Offers primary care, dental, vision, HIV/STD testing, pharmacy, behavioral healthcare, and substance use disorder (SUD/MAT) treatment.
    245 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 224-0747
    lssnetworkofhope.org/lsshealthcenter
  • Faith Mission Franklin County Homeless Shelter
    Must call Homeless Hotline in advance to be assigned a bed: (614) 274-7000
    217 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    Men’s Shelter: 599 East Eighth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    lssnetworkofhope.org/faithmission
  • Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
    Offers emergency shelter beds for veterans and help with housing stability for veteran families.
    (614) 224-6617
  • CHOICES Domestic Violence Services
    Offers temporary housing, counseling, legal services, and peer support for survivors of domestic violence.
    24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line: (614) 224-4663
    General: (614) 224-7200
    lssnetworkofhope.org/choices/services

Mount Carmel von Zychlin Healthy Living Center

Community health and wellness center providing free holistic health and wellness programs in an inclusive space. Programs include cooking and nutrition, diabetes prevention, exercise classes, wellness and stress management, financial education, healthy babies, and mom support groups. The Cooking Demo & Discussion Course includes a live cooking demo, sample of the recipe, meal kit, and entry for a free kitchen appliance for attendees who make the recipe at home. Go online to find healthy recipes, program descriptions, and to register for a program.
(614) 234-4660
777 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
mountcarmelhealth.com/about-us/community-benefit/outreach-programs/healthy-living-center

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Teen Pregnancy Program (TaP)

The Teen Pregnancy Clinic/TaP offers prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant women up to the age of 21 and 6 months. A multi-disciplinary team works to support safe infant care, birth control options, positive parenting and school/family balance. Parental consent required at first visit for patients under the age of 18. The Centering Pregnancy program provides group care, education, and an opportunity for moms ages 13-21 to meet.
Teen & Pregnant Program- Livingston Ambulatory Center
380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
TaP: (614) 355-6350
Centering Pregnancy: (614) 722-6200
nationwidechildrens.org/teen-and-pregnant

Ohio Medicaid Healthy Start & Healthy Families

Medicaid program providing health care coverage for families, children ages 0-20, and pregnant women. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital care, pregnancy services, vision, dental and mental health services.

  • Healthy Start: Insured or uninsured children up to age 19 in families with income up to 156% of the federal poverty level, pregnant women in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
  • Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Uninsured children up to age 19 in families with income up to 206% of the federal poverty level.
  • Healthy Families: Families with income up to 90% of the federal poverty level with a children younger than age 19.

Ohio Department of Medicaid: 50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline: (800) 324-8680
Additional Ohio Medicaid Programs: cap4kids.org/columbus/benefits
Program Website: medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/children-families-and-women

OhioHealth Wellness on Wheels (WOW): Women’s Health & Prenatal Care

The OhioHealth WOW mobile unit offers mobile healthcare to deliver primary care, women’s health services, and prenatal services regardless of ability to pay. Services include annual physicals, immunizations, adult sick visits, chronic condition management, ultrasounds, reproductive care and birth control, lab testing, interpretive services, and more. Visit the website for a full list of locations in Central and Southeast Ohio.
Central Ohio: (614) 566-9989
Southeast Ohio: (740) 331-7373
ohiohealth.com/in-the-community/our-programs/wellness-on-wheels

Primary Care Locations:

  • Hilltop YMCA: 2879 Valleyview Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43204
  • Linden Opportunity Center: 1350 Briarwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
  • Van Buren Shelter: 595 Van Buren Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Women’s Health Locations:

  • Directions for Youth: 3840 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43232
  • East High School: 1500 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
  • Linden Opportunity Center: 1350 Briarwood Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
  • Northland High School: 1919 Northcliff Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229
  • South High School: 1160 Ann Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206
  • Van Buren Shelter: 595 Van Buren Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43223
  • Walnut Ridge High School: 4841 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227
  • 3830 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214

Physicians Care Connection (PCC)

This medical office helps adults age 19+ with healthcare challenges due to individual barriers. They serve individuals across Central Ohio, including Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Union and Madison counties. Translation services are available. Programs include:

  • Medical Clinic: Free & low-cost healthcare for the uninsured or underinsured, including help with prescriptions, primary care, specialty care, and dental services.
  • Healthy Pregnancy Support: Connection to prenatal care and resources to prepare for bringing your baby home.
  • Housing Stabilization & Eviction Avoidance Fund: Helps renters access financial assistance for those behind on rent or utilities.
  • Addiction Support: Provides addiction support and connection to recovery services, including those for pregnant women.
  • Family Coaching & Peer Support: Linkage to food services, social service referrals, employment support, education support and more.

1390 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 884-2441
pcchealth.org

Planned Parenthood

Provides low-cost sexual and reproductive health care. Services include pregnancy testing, birth control and emergency contraception, prenatal and postpartum services, abortion care, HIV/STI testing and mental health care. Browse their website for helpful information on these topics and more. They accept patients with and without insurance provide in-person and telehealth services.

  • North Columbus Health Center: 18 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (614) 222-3604
  • Franklinton Health Center: 1511 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
    (614) 222-3525
  • East Columbus Surgical Center: 3255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
    (614) 222- 3531

plannedparenthood.org

PrimaryOne Health

Provide a wide range of healthcare services for children, adults, and families at many locations in Central Ohio. Services include women’s health and reproductive care, adult services, pediatrics, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, vision, STI/HIV services, behavioral health, and more. Uninsured patients may pay for services based on a sliding scale based on income and family size. They accept most health insurances, including Medicaid, and offer insurance help from Certified Application Counselors.

  • School-Based Centers
    • Groveport Madison Service Center: 4400 Marketing Place, Groveport, OH 43125
    • Columbus International High School: 4079 Karl Road Columbus, OH 43224
  • Centering Pregnancy Program
    Provides free prenatal care in a group setting with interactive learning, peer support, and food. Available in English, Spanish, and Somali.
    (614) 715- 2983
    primaryonehealth.org/centeringpregnancy
  • Healthcare for the Homeless
    Provides direct access to a variety of healthcare services at many locations, including; YMCA of Central Ohio, Huckleberry House, The Community Shelter Board, Volunteers of America, and more.
    (614) 645-0521
    primaryonehealth.org/services/health-care-for-the-homeless
  • Clinic Locations:
    • 3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
    • 946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
    • 1905 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43207
    • 4661 Sawmill Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
    • 1791 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43207
    • 3433 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    • 1500 East Seventeenth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    • 2300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    • 720 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    • 600 North Pickaway Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113
    • 1180 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205

Main Phone Line: (614) 645-5500
Scheduling Assistance: (614) 586- 4310
Certified Application Counselor: (614) 620-8088
primaryonehealth.org

Step One

Connects pregnant women with affordable prenatal care and resources for a healthy pregnancy. The goal of Step One is to connect pregnant women with health services early in their pregnancy so that they deliver a healthy full-term baby, detect any potential health concerns, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding and receive help accessing community resources.
1390 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 721-0009 or (614) 914-4596
Step One Information: columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Initiatives/CelebrateOne/Safe-Sleep/Step-One-for-a-Healthy-Pregnancy

Stowe Mission of Central Ohio

A faith-based organization providing a food pantry (appointment required), free hot lunches, dental clinic, and vision clinic. Their after school program includes academic, spiritual, and emotional support for K-6 students. Transportation is provided from five local schools, but kids from any school district are welcome. They also offer scholarships for graduating seniors at South High School to pursue college or vocational training. The Stowe Pregnancy Resource Center offers free ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, and consultation.
888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 445-8400
stowemission.org

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