Individuals can immediately file a criminal complaint or accident report through the online reporting system and print a copy of the police report free of charge. More information on prevention and alerting is available on their website. Emergency: 911 Non-urgent: (614) 645-4545 Service Desk: (614) 645-4760 columbus.gov/police Legal aid lawyers may be able to help you with the following types of cases or legal questions: For many seniors and low-income people living in Columbus and central Ohio, equality of justice before the law is not an abstract concept or meaningless phrase. It is a daily struggle to provide for themselves and their families. The Columbus Legal Services Society (LASC) exists to provide free support and advice to those trying to navigate our complex legal system. Our lawyers know that justice can be difficult without proper representation, and LASC`s mission is to improve the lives of low-income residents and seniors in Columbus and Central Ohio by providing quality legal representation that meets the civil law needs of our clients. Our mission is to provide civil legal assistance and advocacy to fight injustice and injustice and help people lift themselves out of poverty. Provides limited financial support for water and gas/fuel to low-income individuals whose utilities have been shut down or have a shutdown notice. They also offer toiletries, cleaning supplies, disposable diapers, unique birth certificates, and monetary contributions. Refers to community organizations that help prevent repeated seizures. 578 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 241-2530 columbuscatholic.org/join Launched by the Columbus City Council as an initiative to expand employment and housing opportunities for Columbus and Franklin County residents by sealing their criminal records. Opportunity Port does not provide legal advice, but helps ex-offenders seal their cases.

If a person is qualified, they are related to a lawyer, and if the judge approves the request, the court will remove past crimes from the public. Visit their website for more information. opportunityport.org Provides financial assistance to innocent victims of violent crime (including domestic violence, sexual assault and homicide). Payments may cover medical expenses, counselling, and lost wages. The application can be submitted online. 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (877) 584-2846 or (614) 466-5610 ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims/Apply-for-Victims-Compensation.aspx The Public Benefits team provides free legal advice and representation to senior and low-income residents of Central Ohio. To address issues affecting reintegrated residents and their families, the CF-CCR has created a website that lists resources to increase success rates for ex-offenders who return to the community after leaving correctional and rehabilitation facilities. These resources include assistance with identification, job training, public assistance, mental health, food, clothing, shelters and more. 373 South High Street, 25th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 525-5577 reentry.franklincountyohio.gov reentry.franklincountyohio.gov/Get-Help Get Help Printable Sheet Creates, enforces, reviews and amends child support orders so that payments can be made. It is also possible to cancel support orders. They can also help with paternity training and health insurance coverage for children. The Ohio Department of Employment and Family Services has developed a mobile app that allows users to securely access information about their child care cases.

80 East Fulton Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 525-3275 or (614) 525-7697 TTY support.franklincountyohio.gov Ohio Department of Employment and Family Services Office of Child Support: jfs.ohio.gov/ocs/index.stm The Legal Aid Society of Columbus offers advice and guidance to older adults in the following areas: Provides a variety of free educational materials to help consumers understand current utility (such as electricity, natural gas, telephone and water). They also provide free outreach and education experts to speak on a variety of topics in front of groups. 65 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 466-9467 or (877) 742-5622 occ.ohio.gov Consumer Assistance: occ.ohio.gov/utilityassistance Supports Ohio residents and organizations seeking advice on the Landlord and Tenant Act and the Fair Housing Act. If you need free legal advice on how to deal with a particular issue, email or call them through the Housing Information Line. 175 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 General: (614) 280-1984 Housing Information Line: (888) 485-7999 cohhio.org Helps abused and neglected children who need a strong voice to advocate for their best. CASA volunteers are appointed by the court to advocate for children and help them find a safe and permanent home. 373 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 525-7450 casa.franklincountyohio.gov Offers a free special education legal clinic for parents of students with disabilities, including free monthly workshops and one-on-one counseling sessions. They provide parents and guardians with the opportunity to meet with a special education teacher or advocate, ask questions, and discuss specific challenges related to education. Clinic staff and volunteers will guide parents and guardians through the special education process, providing special educational resources and services. 262 South 3rd Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 745-2001 lawyers4students.com/legalclinic Offers weekly community meals, a monthly legal clinic and more.

1015 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 (614) 252-3191 felccolumbus.com/community The Financial Navigator program provides free personal financial advice and strategic planning to residents burdened by the current financial climate and coordinated by the City of Columbus. or call 211. columbus.gov/financialempowerment provides advice, education and advice on housing matters to new and existing landlords, including dealing with rental issues, foreclosure prevention and bankruptcy advice. LASC supports individuals in the areas listed below. If we can`t help, consider visiting one of our «Brief Advice» clinics in the community, where you will have the opportunity to meet with a pro bono lawyer. The lawyers who attend our clinics are only available for information, advice and referrals. To receive this free service, you must have a total gross household income of 200% or less under the federal poverty guidelines ($4184 per month for a household of 4). You must also have assets under $25,284 (not including the house you own and live in, or the car you drive for primary transportation). People attending LASC-sponsored clinics must also be citizens, lawful permanent residents (bring a copy of your green card), refugee claimants, or refugees (bring a copy of the I-94 green card), or any other exception. For more information on our immigration status requirements, contact LASC at 614-224-8374. Is a district law library that provides a free legal clinic, legal research guides, legal forms, and self-help legal resources for the public. 369 South High Street, 10th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 525-4971 lawlibrary.franklincountyohio.gov Ohio Legal Aid Portal: ohiolegalhelp.org Provides a variety of services to victims of crime, including crisis intervention and advocacy, information and referrals, inmate notification and online resources for victims.

4545 Fisher Road, Suite D, Columbus, Ohio 43228 (614) 387-0588 drc.ohio.gov/victims Provides education, support, counseling, crisis intervention and general assistance to victims of domestic violence and harassment. Specialized prosecutors handle cases for high-risk victims, including children. 375 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 645-6232 city-attorney.columbus.gov/dv.aspx Provides free legal aid to low-income individuals in 30 counties in southeastern Ohio. They deal with public services, housing, unemployment benefits, family matters, education, employment, health and other issues. 1925 East Dublin-Granville Road, Suite 102, Columbus, Ohio 43229 (614) 235-5747 crisohio.org Mentoring: criscommunityconnectors.org Provides low-interest loans to individuals. Loans are given for one-time expenses to people who can prove that they can repay the loan. Loans are for expenses such as car repair, home repair, education expenses, and medical expenses that are not covered by insurance. They do not offer loans for expenses such as rent, food, or utilities. Individuals also get their own credit union account. You can also use this account to deposit paychecks directly and cash checks for free. All applicants are visited by SVdP financial mentors who provide financial and consumer protection information and connect with other community resources. 197 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 285-4473 or (614) 221-3554 svdpcolumbus.org/microloan_mission contact for Delaware, Fairfield, Knox, Licking and Ross County: svdpcolumbus.org/contact_info Note: CAP4Kids does not recommend or endorse any particular company.

We encourage families to carefully review and evaluate all services. The Legal Aid Society of Columbus advises and represents tenants living in private or subsidized housing. Our goal is to maintain and improve the quality of the tenant`s home. Legal services are offered in the following areas: Provides free pro bono legal advice to people who cannot afford a lawyer. Services are provided on a first-come/first-served basis. Click here for more information. 131 North High Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 (740) 687-0500 or 2-1-1 fairfieldcountybar.org Provides information to victims and witnesses about criminal justice system proceedings. The Department for Minors assists victims in cases where the perpetrator is a parent or guardian. 373 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 525-4440 prosecutor.franklincountyohio.gov/criminal-division/victim-witness-unit This community service centre offers various free programs and services such as lunch, a legal clinic, a mobile food market, a summer lunch program, tax assistance and a supervised visitation program.