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Affirmations Psychological Services of Ohio

Program: Provides inclusive psychological/mental health therapy services in Columbus. Services include individual therapy, child and family therapy, and couples therapy for managing mental health symptoms, life transitions, grief, eating disorders, and more. Therapy approaches include parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), Gestalt, CBT, DBT, humanistic, and trauma-focused. Services are available in person or online/telehealth.
Eligibility: Children, adolescents, and adults.
Cost: Accepts most major insurance plans and self-pay.
Referral: Call or visit the website to request an appointment.
620 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
775 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
1020 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 674-6076
affirmationstherapy.com

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

Eat Right

Provides nutrition and healthy eating tips, recipes, articles and more from the well-respected Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The website has helpful information on a wide variety of topics, including nutrition for kids and seniors, managing weight and health conditions through food, cultural cuisines, and much more. Use the online directory to find a registered dietician near you.
eatright.org

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

Kaleidoscope Youth Center

Serves: LGTBQIA+ youth and young adults ages 12-24.
KYC is the largest and longest serving organization in Ohio supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. The Safer Spaces Drop-In Center offers respite and free programs for ages 12-20. The Center includes access to kitchen and food, Wi-Fi and cyber center, peer mentorship, and affinity groups. The Community Based Wellness Program serves ages 12-24 with Rapid Re-housing, Supportive Co-Housing, and Emergency Housing as available. They also offer free behavioral health services for ages 12-24. The Sports Equity Fund scholarship covers team fees, equipment, and more for LGBTQIA+ athletes ages 12-18. They also offer professional development opportunities and CEUs for youth-serving professionals. Visit the website for additional program details and to email the organization.
603 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215
kycohio.org

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

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

Stone Village Church Outreach Ministries

An inclusive, urban church serving the Columbus community. They have many small groups for Bible study and fellowship for children, adults, and families. They offer vouchers to cover the cost for those needing an Ohio Birth Certificate and partner with The Open Shelter and CRIS to assist those needing help with food, shelter, or immigration services.
139 East Second Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 579-5493
stonevillagechurch.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

Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth

The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They operate a 24/7 confidential crisis helpline for teens and youth experiencing mental health challenges. Call, text, or use the online chat for immediate support from trained counselors. The website offers great resources and information on mental health for the LGBTQ+ community.
24-hour Hotline: (866) 488-7386
Text ‘START’ to 678678
thetrevorproject.org/get-help

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