Franklin County Job and Family Services
Visit Franklin County Job and Family Services to apply for food assistance, emergency assistance, child care assistance, cash assistance, medical assistance, or to find work. Eligibility and application instructions are listed.
You can also visit Franklin County Job and Family Services in person at 1721 Northland Park Ave., Columbus 43229 or call them at (844) 640-6446.
Columbus Public Health
Navigating and applying for state benefits can be difficult. Columbus Public Health has an extensive resource library and dedicated staff to assist individuals in applying for these programs. Visit Columbus Public Health at 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus and ask to be directed to their Resource Center. Find more information here.
Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicaid Sign-Up Help
Tues, Fri: 11am-3pm.
Medicaid Only Help (Job and Family Services)
Mon: 9am-12:30pm. Thurs: 1pm-4:30pm.
Franklin County Public Health
Franklin County Public Health provides a list of healthcare resources for adults with limited incomes. Additionally, their Care Coordination Program connects Franklin County residents to medical and social services throughout the community. Clients are partnered with a Community Health Worker who will help you to access any resources you may need. To be connected to a Community Health Worker, call (614) 525-4892 or complete this form. We are in the process of trying to have a Community Health Worker visiting the New Albany Food Pantry on a regular basis to assist our clients. Please let us know if you are interested in this service!
The Ohio Benefits page shares information about applying for benefits including Medicaid, food and cash assistance, special needs services, unemployment, childcare, and more.