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This page has contact information for programs that offer assistance and referrals to victims and survivors of abuse throughout your state. If you plan to contact a program by email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Fairfield
The Lighthouse
P.O. Box 215Lancaster, OH 43130
Hotline: (740) 687-4423 (24 hrs)
URL: https://www.lancasterlh.org/
The Lighthouse program provides a safe, supportive environment for victims and their children when protection is necessary. Counseling and support groups are available, as well as assistance through legal court proceedings.
Franklin
Asian American Community Services
4700 Reed RoadSuite B
Upper Arlington, OH 43220
Hotline: (614) 216-4988 Interpreting Hotline
Phone: (614) 220-4023
Fax: (614) 220-4024
URL: https://www.aacsohio.org/
Interpreting and Translation Services provides 24/7 expert interpreters for the Asian community to hospitals, social services agencies, police departments, courts, and schools as well as other public and private organizations in Central Ohio. AACS works with interpreters from a range of Asian and other languages including the following: Bengali, Gujarati, Korean, Taiwanese, Burmese, Hakha,Chin, Lao, Tamil,Cambodian, Hindi, Mandarin, Urdu, Cantonese, Japanese, Taishanese, Vietnamese and Zomi.
CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence
500 West Wilson Bridge RoadWorthington, OH 43085
Hotline: (614) 224-4663
Phone: (614) 228-5200
Fax: (614) 453-0595
URL: https://lssnetworkofhope.org/choices/
The mission of CHOICES is to interrupt the cycle of intimate partner domestic violence in the Columbus community and advocate for social change. CHOICES is the primary direct service provider to families experiencing domestic violence, providing counseling, shelter, crisis intervention, education, community and legal support as well as advocacy to central Ohio residents. CHOICES serves residents of Franklin county.
Jewish Family Services
1070 College AvenueEbner Building
Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: (614 ) 231-9675
Phone 2: (614) 231-1890
Fax: (614) 231-4978
URL: https://jfscolumbus.org/
Email: info@jfscolumbus.org
Jewish Family Services provides a unique combination of mental health and workforce development services. For additional information visit their website here.
Lutheran Social Services CHOICES
500 West Wilson Bridge RoadSuite 245
Worthington, OH 43085
Hotline: (614) 224-4663
Phone: (614) 224-6617
URL: https://lssnetworkofhope.org/choices/
Lutheran Social Services CHOICES (LSS CHOICES) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include: a 24-hour information and referral line, temporary emergency shelter, legal advocates, domestic violence counseling, community education, and peer support groups. Lutheran Social Services CHOICES serves Franklin County
Ohio Domestic Violence Resource Center
4807 Evanswood DriveSuite 201
Columbus, OH 43229
Hotline: (800) 934-9840
Phone: (614) 781-9651
URL: https://www.odvn.org/
Email: info@odvn.org
The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) believes that ending violence against women and children requires connection with organizations and individuals to create a clear vision and collective voice for social and systemic change. ODVN’s purpose is to support and strengthen Ohio’s response to domestic violence through training, public awareness and technical assistance and to promote social change through the implementation of public policy. For more information on the Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s Resource Center please call Becky Mason at (614) 781-9651 ext. 221 to discuss what is available.
The Center for Family Safety and Healing
655 East Livingston AvenueColumbus, OH 43205
Hotline: (614) 224-4663
Phone: (614) 722-8200
Fax: (614) 722-4046
URL: https://familysafetyandhealing.org/services/community-training/
Email: Sheryl.Clinger@familysafetyandhealing.org
The Center for Family Safety and Healing provides services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, teen dating abuse, stalking, and elder abuse. Services include a 24-hour hotline, child and family counseling and adult counseling, prenatal/early intervention services, medical services (Child Assessment Center (CAC) and a fostering connections program), and community training programs. The Center for Family Safety and Healing serves Franklin County.
