17 Housing & Shelter Resources in Columbus, Ohio — Free Help & Counseling
17 verified housing & shelter resources in Columbus, Ohio. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Choice Women's Emergency Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 224-4663 — Provides housing for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Average stay based on safety and individual need. Provides counseling, legal and s
- FAITH MISSION - Emergency Shelter for Men — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (888) 474-3587 — Provides shelter for homeless men. Intake is done 24 hours Mon-Sun. Support services include case management, meals, showers and on-site medical care provided b
- Friends of the Homeless — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 274-7000 — Friends of the Homeless provides residential support to homeless men and women through shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Since 1
- HUD Housing - Ohio — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (800) 569-4287
- Habitat for Humanity - Ohio — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (800) 422-4828
- Huckleberry House, Inc — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 294-5553 — Provides crisis counseling and shelter for adolescents 12-18 years. Provides outreach to at-risk youth willing to work toward reconciling family problems. Offer
- LSS Faith Mission — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 224-6617 — For those seeking shelter in Franklin County, there is a Centralized Point of Access for single adults and families (adults with children). Single adults should
- Maryhaven Columbus — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 445-8131 — Hours of Operation: 24 hours daily (after hours admissions by appointment only) OVERNIGHT SHELTER FOR INTOXICATED INDIVIDUALS Maryhavens Homeless Programs serve
- Open Shelter Inc. — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 461-0407 — Day Shelter Bag Lunches are prepared and delivered by the dedicated volunteer groups who have been part of our meals program for years. On a daily basis, meals
- Salvation Army Shelter - Columbus — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (800) 725-2769
- Southeast Coast Friends of the Homeless Columbus — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 274-7000 — Office hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8am to 5pm. Tuesdays 8am to 8pm. This essential program provides shelter to 130 men, 24 hours a day, 365 d
- The Homeless Families Foundation — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 461-9247 — If you are currently homeless and seeking shelter call 1-888-4-SHELTR (1-888-474-3587). Provides individual furnished apartment units for up to 3 months for hom
- The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Columbus OH — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 221-4269 — Our centers provide a safe place for recovery, while rebuilding a lifestyle free and safe from substance abuse. Our six month program offers a place to sleep, f
- Van Buren Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 715-2030 — If you are experiencing a Homeless Crisis in Franklin County, please call 888-474-3587 for Centralized Intake 24 hours 7 days a week. The Community Shelter Boar
- Volunteers of America - Men's Services & Veterans Resource Center — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 849-0145 — Shelter for Men Fifteen emergency shelter beds are also available for eligible veterans. This program has been certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and D
- YWCA Family Center — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 253-3910 — Offers transportation assistance, furnished apartments, food and case management services for maximum of 90 days. Assists with locating housing, making referral
- YWCA Family Center, Emergency Housing for Families — Housing & Shelter in Columbus, Ohio — (888) 474-3587 — Are you homeless and in need of immediate assistance? Call the homeless hotline, open 24 hours a day: 614-274-7000 This center is by referral only. We no longer
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Columbus, Ohio?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Columbus, Ohio. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.