KindMesh is a public directory, not a crisis service, treatment provider, or medical adviser. If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911. For mental health or suicide crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988.
Meeting schedules, virtual links, eligibility, fees, and intake instructions change. Use the official resource link before attending, calling, sharing details, or making a care decision.
State-specific access can vary for healthcare, reproductive care, legal aid, housing, and crisis resources. KindMesh should point to current official or provider-owned sources, not substitute for a licensed clinician, attorney, emergency service, or live navigator.
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Housing & Shelter Navigation resources14 resourcesScroll this focused list, then use the official source for current eligibility, hours, intake, meeting details, or safety instructions.
Official Community Shelter Board entry point for coordinated homelessness response. KindMesh lists the hotline and system context, not shelter placement locations.
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedCall before goingPrivacy-sensitive
urgentFree
Rentful614
Rentful614
Franklin County housing-stability resource hub for rent help, eviction prevention, tenant-landlord resources, and practical housing navigation.
Housing & Shelter NavigationResource NavigationFunding can changeVerify active programs before applying
Official sourceLive line firstCall before goingDeadlines matterArea-only location
urgentFree
Right to Counsel Columbus
Ohio Legal Help
Official Ohio Legal Help page explaining Columbus free eviction help and Right to Counsel routing for eligible tenants.
Legal Aid & RightsHousing & Shelter NavigationEviction deadlines can be urgentDo not share court documents publicly
Official sourceLive line firstCall before goingDeadlines matterArea-only location
urgentFree
Star House Drop-In Center
Star House
Official youth drop-in resource with food, clothing, hygiene, showers, laundry, therapy, case management, housing/resource connections, and other basic-needs support.
Housing & Shelter NavigationFood & Basic NeedsYouth-facingBasic-needs support
Official sourceLive line firstAsk about current stockCall before goingArea-only location
urgentFree
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Official housing-authority source for public housing, voucher, resident-services, and program navigation in Franklin County.
Housing & Shelter NavigationResource NavigationUse official domainWatch for fake voucher texts or sites
Official sourceLive line firstCall before goingArea-only locationChecked 2026-05-19
non-urgentFree
Columbus Metropolitan Library Social Services
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public library social-services resource that can help connect people to local support, referrals, benefits, housing, and practical navigation.
Official sourceLive line firstAsk about current stockCall before goingDeadlines matter
urgentFree
Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Resource Center
Franklin County Municipal Court
Official court resource for self-help information and civil court navigation. Useful when someone has paperwork or a court deadline.
Legal Aid & RightsHousing & Shelter NavigationCourt information, not legal representationCourt deadlines can be urgent
Official sourceLive line firstCall before goingDeadlines matterChecked 2026-05-19
urgentFree
Franklin County One Door Services
Franklin County
County one-stop navigation page connecting residents to public assistance, aging, child support, re-entry, jobs and family services, and other county supports.
Official sourceLive line firstAsk about current stockCall before goingArea-only location
urgentFree
Huckleberry House
Huckleberry House
Official youth and family resource for crisis shelter, counseling, transitional living, family support, and Central Ohio youth support.
Housing & Shelter NavigationCrisis NowYouth-facingUse official crisis instructions
Official sourceLive line firstCall before goingPrivacy-sensitiveProtected location
urgentFree
LSS Faith Mission
Lutheran Social Services Faith Mission
Official Faith Mission resource for adult shelter, meals, case management, medical clinic referrals, employment help, veterans services, and recovery supports.
Housing & Shelter NavigationFood & Basic NeedsShelter access may route through hotlineVerify current intake
Official sourceLive line firstAsk about current stockCall before goingArea-only location
urgentFree
Ohio Energy Assistance Programs
Ohio Department of Development
Official state starting point for energy assistance programs such as HEAP, crisis assistance, and related utility support.
