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Contraception & STI Testing

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Wellness Center, Pharmacy & Out of the Closet Programs

  • AHF Columbus Wellness Center: Located inside the Out of the Closet Thrift Store. Offers free, walk-in testing for HIV and STIs. They also offer free treatment for STI’s. Linkage to care is available for patients who test positive for HIV. Resource navigation services (housing, food, mental health, insurance, medical transportation) are available for high-risk HIV-negative patients.
    1230 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (614) 291-2680
  • AHF Pharmacy: Located inside the Out of the Closet Thrift Store. Provides discounted medications.
    1230 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (614) 291-2670
  • AHF Healthcare Center: Provides primary care services, including medical care for HIV/AIDS and STI treatment. Offers linkage to care services, peer navigation, care management services, and insurance navigation. Services are not free and generally require insurance.
    815 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
    (614) 223-1532
  • Out of the Closet Thrift Store accepts donations from the community and offers furniture, household products, and fashion merchandise for all.
    outofthecloset.org/locations/columbus-thrift-store

aidshealth.org/locations/columbus-thrift-store

AwkTalk

AwkTalk has answers to life’s awkward questions from non-judgmental medical experts. The website provides information about sexual health, puberty, relationships, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and more. Use the Find a Center tool to find birth control, pregnancy testing, STI testing, and other healthcare services in Columbus. The website is managed by Columbus Public Health.
awktalk.org

Bedsider

An online birth control support network for women 18-29. The website has resources developed with young adults and medical experts. Find information on birth control options, abortion, consent, romantic relationship advice, healthy sex, periods, STIs, body positivity, and more. The website makes it easy to compare different birth control methods to find the right one for you. They also have a search tool to help you find a health center near you.
bedsider.org

CDC Get Tested – National STI Testing

Getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is an important way to protect your health. Visit the website for the official CDC Guidelines on who should get tested and when. Visit the Get Tested website and enter your zip code to find HIV, STI, and Hepatitis testing and vaccine providers near you.
STI Guidelines: cdc.gov/sti/testing
Get Tested Zip Code Search: gettested.cdc.gov

Center for Healthy Families

Serves pregnant and parenting youth ages 12-24 years old in Franklin County. Services include school-based support groups, community-based one-to-one services, and referrals to community resources. Home-visiting services are available for parents who are pregnant or have a child up to age 3. The program helps pregnant and parenting teens access healthcare, reach education goals, delay subsequent pregnancy, maintain access to safe housing, and develop parenting skills. They also house the Black Girls and Young Women’s Collective to advocate for equity and community. Complete the referral form on the website to refer yourself or someone else for services.
500 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 884-4200
centerforhealthyfamilies.org

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

Columbus Public Health Sexual Health Walk-in Clinic

Offers anonymous HIV / AIDS testing, PrEP, emergency birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, smoking cessation help, and more. They accept most major insurance and offer sliding scale fees for those uninsured. No one is turned away or denied services for inability to pay. Parental permission is not required for teens. Limited walk-ins are available, call the number below to schedule an appointment.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7774
new.columbus.gov/services/public-health/find-healthcare-resources/sexual-health-programs-testing

Equitas Health

Community Health Center specializing in health care for those at risk or affected by HIV, the LGBTQ+ community, and those seeking a welcoming healthcare home. Services include free, anonymous testing for HIV/AIDS and other STIs (syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia), primary care, mental health counseling, substance use counseling, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), dentistry, pharmacy, HIV/STI prevention programs and PrEP, Ryan White/HIV case management, support groups, and care navigation/linkage to other services. They accept most insurances, including Medicaid, and offer a sliding scale for income-eligible patients. Clients living with HIV may qualify for assistance with housing, transportation, and more. The BRAVO program offers specialized support for those who have experienced violence.
(833) 378-4827
equitashealth.com

  • Columbus King-Lincoln Health Center& Mozaic: 750 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
  • Columbus Kind-Lincoln Pharmacy: 736 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
  • Columbus Safe Point King-Lincoln: 140 Hamilton Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202
  • Columbus Safe Point: 1267 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
  • Columbus Short North Health Center & Pharmacy: 1033 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
  • Akron Health Center & Pharmacy: 636 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio 44302
  • Athens: 8 West Stimson Avenue, Athens, Ohio 45701
  • Canton: 220 Market Avenue South, Canton, Ohio 44702
  • Cincinnati Health Center & Pharmacy: 2805 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
  • Dayton Health Center & Pharmacy: 1222 South Patterson Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio 45402
  • Lima: 658 West Market Street, Lima, Ohio 45801
  • Mansfield: 370 Cline Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44907
  • Portsmouth: 1615 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
  • Toledo: 3450 West Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43606
  • Youngstown: 7067 Tiffany Boulevard, Poland, Ohio 44514

Faith Choice Ohio

Pro-faith, Pro-choice, Pro-family, Pro-LGBTQ Clergy and professionals advocating and providing support services for abortion seekers. They offer all-options spiritual counseling for anyone considering adoption, abortion, or experiencing miscarriage or infertility. The Jubilee Abortion Fund helps cover the cost of transportation, hotel stays, childcare, and counseling. They also provide abortion care packages, clinic blessings, a leadership development program, inclusive community events, and trainings. Go online to request services.
P.O. Box 82204 Columbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 706-3709
faithchoiceohio.org

Free HIV/AIDS & STD Information Hotlines

  • Ohio HIV Hotline: (800) 332-2437
    Call or use the online chat to get answers about HIV and STIs. Go online for free condoms, HIV tests, and PrEP, or use the Find Testing button to find a clinic near you.
    ohiv.org
  • National HIV Service Locator: locator.hiv.gov
    Use the online tool to find testing sites, healthcare services, housing, and more in your zip code.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Adolescent Medicine

Provides primary care and specialized services for eating disorders, substance use, gynecology, contraception, and more for youth ages 11-25 years old.
380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Suite 3A, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Main Office: (614) 722-2450
New Patients: (614) 722-6200
nationwidechildrens.org/adolescent-medicine

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) BC4Teens Program

A place for young women up to age 25 to talk with medical experts about sex, birth control, sexually transmitted infections and get the birth control that’s right for them — with no judgment. Preventive services, like birth control, are available for most patients at no cost and they accept most insurances, including Medicaid. A parent or guardian must be present during a minor’s first visit.
Livingston Ambulatory Center: 380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 722-6200
nationwidechildrens.org/bc4teens

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Family AIDS Clinic & Education Services (FACES) Program

Provides free, confidential walk-in HIV and STI testing for ages 13 and older. Counselors are available on-site to provide support and answer questions. The clinic provides comprehensive care for HIV-infected children, youth, and families. They also provide PrEP for teens.
380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 722-6060
nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/family-aids-clinic-and-educational-services-faces

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology

Provides a full range of gynecologic care for teens and young women, from newborn to 27 years old. Services include sexually transmitted infection (STIs) screening, preventive services, birth control, endometriosis management, reproductive healthcare for those with disabilities, surgery, and more. Nationwide Children’s Hospital accepts most major insurances, Medicaid, sliding scale fees for those without insurance, and offers family financial assistance for those who qualify.
(614) 722-2250
nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/pediatric-and-adolescent-gynecology

  • Main Campus (Downtown): 555 South 18th Street, Columbus, OH 43205
    (614) 722-2000
  • Canal Winchester: 7901 Diley Road, Suite 150, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
    (614) 355-9050
  • Dublin: 5675 Venture Drive, Dublin, OH 43017
    (614) 355-8400
  • East Columbus: 6435 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213
    (614) 355-8100
  • Westerville Surgery Center: 455 Executive Campus Drive, Westerville, OH 43082
    (614) 355-6100

Nemours KidsHealth and TeensHealth

This website offers a lot of important health information for kids, teens, and their parents. Kids can find fun videos on how the body works and approachable answers to questions like, how do casts work? The teen website covers topics like depression, sexual health, smoking, coping with cliques, binge drinking, body image and much more. Parents can find medically-reviewed articles on how vaccines work, how to choose a car seat, developmental milestones, supporting kids’ emotional wellbeing, healthy eating, and more. Educators can also find free health-related lesson plans for PreK-12.
Kids: kidshealth.org/en/kids
Teens: kidshealth.org/en/teens
Parents: kidshealth.org/en/parents

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

OSU Wexner Medical Center Teen Clinic

Serves: Young adults ages 12-21
The Teen Clinic provides preventive, medical, gynecological and psychological care for teens and young adults ages 12-21. They provide preventive, medical, gynecologic and psychological care. Services include physicals, contraception, STD/STI testing, vaccinations, mental health care, and more.
Outpatient Care East: 543 Taylor Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 293-3552
wexnermedical.osu.edu/primary-care/teen-clinic

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

Stonewall Columbus (SWC)

Provides peer support, advocacy, and events for the Central Ohio community. Programs include the annual Columbus Pride celebration, mental health counseling, sobriety and support groups, and on-site HIV testing.
1160 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 299-7764
stonewallcolumbus.org

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