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Ability Matters

Serves: Students ages 3-21, individuals, and families. 
Supports individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities. Services include intervention training and support, customized and individualized learning options through the Ohio Autism Scholarship Program, and independent supportive living. The Beyond Ability Matters program provides housing, educational experiences like preparing for a job interview, and community outings. Services are offered by trained and experienced care providers.
425 Metro Place North, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 956-1229
abilitymattersohio.com

Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Disabilities

Offers programs for campers with disabilities in Akron, Ohio. Programs include summer adventure camps for ages 6-17, summer day camps for ages 6-12, and adult camps for ages 18+. Respite programs include school day out for ages 6-12, year-round respite weekends for ages 6-17, and adult weekend retreats throughout the year. Costs vary by program and scholarships may be available.
4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319
(330) 644-4512
gotcamp.org/akron-rotary-camp

Alpha Group

Provides vocational training for individuals with a variety of disabilities. Services include soft skills development, assistance with all stages of the job application process, and direct skills training on the worksite. They offer an Integrated Adult Day program, Supportive Living Services, and Transportation Services. Services vary by location.

  • Delaware: 1000 Alpha Drive, Delaware, Ohio 43015
  • Westerville: 200 Hoff Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082
  • Dublin: 4333 Tuller Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017
  • Mansfield: P.O. Box 3831, Mansfield, Ohio 44907

(740) 368-5810
alphagroup.net

ARC Voyagers (Formerly ARC Industries)

Program: Provides a variety of services for teens and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Programs for teens include work readiness and job search help for youth overcoming trauma, pre-employment transition courses for high schoolers preparing for graduation, and paid summer work experiences. Adult services include one-on-one job readiness services, vocational habilitation/small group paid work experiences, career development, paid internships, adult day services, and adult social groups. They also offer ABA therapy through a partnership with Success on the Spectrum.
Eligibility: Teens and adults in Franklin County
Cost: Accepts Waivers, grants, and private pay.
Referral: Individuals may contact the organization directly or be referred through a partner organization.
2780 Airport Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 479-2500
arcvoyagers.com

ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center

A national organization helping families locate quality respite and crisis care services. The website has great information on types of respite care, planning for respite, how to get paid as a family caregiver, and more. Use the National Respite Locator to find a qualified provider near you.
(703) 256-2084
archrespite.org/respitelocator

Bair Foundation

Faith-based foster care agency offering foster care, foster parent training, adoption, and kinship care services. They also provide respite care and clinical behavioral health/mental health services. They have multiple locations in Ohio and across the U.S.
665 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 846-6265
bair.org

Boundless

Serves: Children, teens, individuals, and families with ID/DD and/or behavioral health challenges.
Provides person-centered care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. They offer center and community-based behavioral health services, case management, long-term and temporary residential support, in-home and out-of-home respite services, and day programs. Healthcare services are available at Boundless Health in Worthington, Ohio. Boundless Health provides inclusive care for every age and family member, all in the same carefully-designed facility to support the unique needs of the I/DD community. Health services include behavioral health, primary care, and dentistry.

  • Boundless Health Worthington:
    445 East Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085
    (614) 844-3800
  • Newark:
    22 North First Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
    (740) 334-4056
  • West Carrollton:
    700 Liberty Lane, West Carrollton, Ohio 45449
    (937) 247-2400
    Center-Based ABA: (937) 672-1587
  • Mahoning Valley Campus of Care:
    1960 East County Line Road, Mineral Ridge, Ohio 44440
    (330) 596-1042
  • Medina:
    1065 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio 44256
    (330) 596-1042
  • Perrysburg:
    28555 Starbright Boulevard, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
    (567) 312-4722

(800) 409-2729
iamboundless.org

Cadence Care Network (Formerly Youth Advocate Services)

Program: Provides early intervention, traditional and therapeutic foster care, pre- and post-adoption support, and respite services for youth and families in Central Ohio. Behavioral health services include individual and family counseling, therapeutic play, behavioral intervention, social work, home-based services, and more.
Eligibility: Ages 4 and older, eligibility varies by service.
Cost: Families seeking Behavioral Health services must have Medicaid.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by professional. Call or visit the website to place a referral. Early Intervention referrals are accepted through state of Ohio Help Me Grow.
2323 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 258-9927
cadencecare.org

Camp Nuhop

Hosts a variety of programs for individuals ages 6-29, with a focus on those living with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, mood disorders, and other neurodiversities. Programs include summer camps, weekend respite programs for ages 8-18, Life Skills camp for ages 18-29 to grow independent living skills, and outdoor experiential learning courses.
1077 Township Road 2916, Perrysville, Ohio 44864
(419) 938-7151
nuhop.org/camp-nuhop

Dungarvin Ohio

Serves: Children, adolescents, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities or mental health and behavioral challenges. 
Private service provider offering in-home services, foster care for youth or adults with complex needs, day services, shared living services, and residential care. They serve the following counties in Ohio: Butler, Cuyahoga, Fairfield, Franklin, Lucas, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Portage, and Summit.
294 East Campus View Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 880-6000
dungarvin.com/locations/ohio

Easterseals Central & Southeast Ohio

Serves: Children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Provides comprehensive health services for children and adults living with disabilities. Services include early childhood education, adult day services, in-home care, referral services, and outpatient therapies. They also offer afterschool programs and summer day camps for children.
3830 Trueman Court, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 228-5523
easterseals.com/centralohio

Epilepsy Alliance Ohio

Serves individuals and families impacted by epilepsy/seizure disorders. Programs include free mental health counseling, summer camp for children with epilepsy, in-person and virtual adult support groups, academic scholarships for students with epilepsy seeking higher education, and trainings for professionals. They operate four residential group homes for adults with epilepsy and/or developmental disabilities. They also offer a free, yearly art therapy program for adults. Their service area includes 64 counties in Ohio, 10 counties in Kentucky, and 2 counties in Indiana.
Cincinnati: 895 Central Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(877) 804-2241
Columbus: 3857 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 725-1015
Art Therapy: (614) 725-1031
epilepsy-ohio.org

Franklin County Office on Aging Caregiver & Kinship Support Program

Kinship Support Program: For kinship caregivers aged 55+ in Franklin County who are caring for children from birth to age 17 (18 if enrolled in high school). They offer assistance with appliances, caregiver counseling, diapers, infant cribs, mattresses, pull-ups and wipes, utility assistance, and rent assistance. Assistance is based on funding at time of referral.
Caregiver Support Program: For non-paid caregivers of adults aged 60+ with a demonstrate need for home assistance, or non-paid relatives aged 55+ caring for an adult with a disability who demonstrates a need for home assistance. Services include adult day services, caregiver counseling, appliances, medical and adaptive equipment, mattresses, utility assistance, and rent assistance. Assistance is based on funding at time of referral.
The Office on Aging: Provides additional services like home-delivered meals, adult day services, minor home repair, and more for any adult in Franklin County age 60+.
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-6200
franklincountyohio.gov/Resident-Services/Seniors/Caregiver-and-Kinship-Support

Goodwill Columbus

Goodwill Stores sell thrift clothing, furniture, art, and more to support their job training programs. Services include 1:1 career coaching, job training courses, and job placement. They offer training for basic work readiness, Roads2Work commercial driver training, STNA and medical coding; digital skills technology classes, and CompTIA IT program. They also offer AMP for young adults 18-24 to access additional wraparound services. I/DD services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities include access to Goodwill Columbus Art Studio, work readiness, adult day and residential services, and transportation.
671 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206
Main Office: (614) 294-5181
Career Coaching: (614) 966-9283
goodwillcolumbus.org

Hattie Larlham Central Ohio Services

Serves: Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Central and Northeast Ohio.
Provides a range of support, residential, medical, recreational, and educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Community services include adult day support services and recreational opportunities on evenings and weekends. Residential services include short-term respite care for children and adults, long-term residential care for children and adults, supported living homes for adults, and shared living/adult foster care.
Program Locations: hattielarlham.org/locations
Center for Children and Community Services: (330) 274-2272
Central Ohio Serivces: (614) 486-4361
hattielarlham.org

Learning Never Ends and Upreach

Serves: Adults with developmental disabilities, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Prader Willi, Seizure disorder, Spina Bifida, and TBI.
Provides support services for adults with developmental disabilities. Learning Never Ends provides day habilitation programs at multiple locations in Central Ohio. Services include social skill development, non-medical transportation, behavioral plans, job coaching, and community inclusion opportunities. Upreach provides supported living and residential services with nursing services, recreational opportunities, and benefit attainment assistance. They accept Medicaid and Waiver coverage.
Learning Never Ends: 5909 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43231
(614) 899-8100
lneohio.com
Upreach: 4488 Mobile Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 442-7702
upreachgroup.com

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Big Lots Behavioral Health Services & Community Resource Directory

Offers inpatient, outpatient, and community-based psychiatry, psychology, and counseling services for youth up to age 21. Treatment areas include mental health crisis, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, OCD, ODD, conduct disorders, autism, and psychosis. Use the online Community Behavioral Health Resource Directory to find treatment providers and community resources across Ohio by diagnosis, type of service, organization name, or county.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8080
nationwidechildrens.org/behavioral-health

Ohio Departments and County Boards of Developmental Disabilities

The Department of Developmental Disabilities is a statewide system of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities, and their families. Each county in Ohio has its own Board of Developmental Disabilities, which is the place to start for determining eligibility, assessing your needs, and coordinating which services can best support you. Their offices can help you with early intervention programs, healthcare services, waivers and scholarships, job training and employment, unusual incident reporting, and more.

Ohio Guidestone

Serves: Single Adults & Families, Youth & Teens
Provides a variety of behavioral health services for adults and families throughout Northern and Central Ohio. Services vary by location and include psychiatry, respite care, job training, care coordination, foster parent training and support, substance abuse and addiction recovery, and more. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial/private insurance.
Franklin County Location: 515 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(888) 522-9174
Services: ohioguidestone.org/services
All Locations: ohioguidestone.org/locations

Open Door Columbus/Columbus Center for Human Services

Serves: Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Offers a variety of individualized programs and services for individuals living with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Adult day services include one-on-one and small group day support, art studio, theater program, and job support. Residential services include intermediate-care facilities and supported community living. Services are available in Franklin and Union counties. Visit the website for eligibility and intake details.
540 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
(614) 641-2900
opendoorcolumbus.org

PALS Chrysalis Health

Serves: Children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities
Serves individuals with developmental disabilities by building on the foundation of physical activity and life skills (PALS). They offer adult day services, residential services, educational and vocational services, and psychiatry and mental health services. Art Outside the Lines Age offers a welcome, professional art studio for adults with disabilities in Franklin County. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the service and location. Call for details.
palschrysalishealth.com

  • Belmont County: 428 Thirty-fourth Street, Bellaire, Ohio 43906
    (740) 449-3685
  • Franklin County: 5250 Strawberry Farms Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43230
    (614) 454-3726
  • Gallia County: 614 Silver Bridge Plaza, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
    (740) 446-3775
  • Guernsey County: 60772 Southgate Road, Byesville, Ohio 43723
    (740) 439-5017
  • Harrison County: 82460 Cadiz-Jewett Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907
    (740) 942-2150
  • Jefferson County: 220 East Murdock Avenue, Mingo Junction, Ohio 43938
    (740) 266-6167
  • Lawrence County: 413 Solida Road, South Point, Ohio 45680
    (740) 442-7077
  • Licking County: 585 Industrial Parkway, Heath, Ohio 43056
    (740) 249-1686

Recreation Unlimited Camp

Serves: Children, Teens, Adults, and Families with developmental disabilities and health concerns, Ages 5-23 depending on the program. 
Provides a camping experience for individuals with developmental disabilities and health concerns. They offer year-round weekend respite camps, summer and winter residential camps, and summer day camps for children and adults. They also offer specialized camps for individuals with autism, Prader-Willi syndrome, military families and more. Fees may be covered by Board of Developmental Disabilities Waivers, and scholarships are available. Contact the organization directly for detailed pricing information.
7700 Piper Road, Ashley, Ohio 43003
(740) 548-7006
recreationunlimited.org
2025 Camp Dates: recreationunlimited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Dates-Confirmed-NEW-112524.pdf

St. Vincent Family Services (SVFS)

Behavioral health intervention and treatment services for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Program: Outpatient and inpatient services (home-based and school-based), telehealth, therapeutic preschools and after school programs, residential care, support for foster families, and specialized services for Hispanic/Latino children. Children with an autism diagnosis are eligible for outpatient mental health and play therapies.
Eligibility: Youth ages 3-18 years old, and their families.
Cost: Accepts Medicaid, Private/Commercial insurance, and OhioRISE.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization. Walk-in services (no appointment needed) are available.
1490 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 252-0731 or (614) 824-5437
svfc.org

The Village Network

Program: Provides trauma-informed behavioral health services for youth and families in Ohio and West Virginia. Outpatient services include Parent/Child Interaction Therapy, Intensive Home-Based Treatment, Nonresidential Day Treatment for Ages 7-18, and wraparound programs for youth in Juvenile Court. Residential Treatment is available for boys and girls ages 10+ with complex needs such as mental health crisis, complex trauma, or sexual behavior problems. They offer foster parent training, Treatment Foster Care, and support for Kinship placements. The Family Services program provides case management for families referred by Franklin County Children Services.
Eligibility: Ages 0-21, Eligibility varies based on program.
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), Private/Commercial insurance, Self-pay (sliding fee scale available for those without insurance).
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves, be referred through the court system, or by an organization depending on the program.
Columbus Location: 1751 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
All Locations: thevillagenetwork.org/about/locations
General Questions: (800) 638-3232
Intake: (330) 202-3969
thevillagenetwork.org

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