# Homelessness Help Resources - Ohio ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA):** - **Phone:** 1-888-362-6432 - **Website:** [https://www.ohiohome.org](https://www.ohiohome.org/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, affordable housing programs, and homelessness prevention resources. - **Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS):** - **Phone:** 1-866-211-9966 - **Website:** [https://jfs.ohio.gov](https://jfs.ohio.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Assistance with emergency shelter, rental assistance, and housing stabilization. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Region/City 1 - Cleveland - **The Homeless Outreach Program (Cleveland):** - **Phone:** 1-216-391-6500 - **Website:** [https://www.clevelandhomeless.org](https://www.clevelandhomeless.org/) - **Office Location:** 1711 Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, mental health support, and case management for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - **Cleveland Housing Court Homeless Outreach Program:** - **Phone:** 1-216-664-4551 - **Website:** [https://www.clevelandohio.gov](https://www.clevelandohio.gov/) - **Office Location:** 1200 Ontario St, Cleveland, OH - **Specialized Services:** Housing court assistance, eviction prevention, and legal support. ### Region/City 2 - Columbus - **The Homeless Families Foundation (Columbus):** - **Phone:** 1-614-715-2520 - **Website:** [https://www.homelessfamiliesfoundation.org](https://www.homelessfamiliesfoundation.org/) - **Office Location:** 33 N Grubb St, Columbus, OH - **Specialized Services:** Transitional housing, case management, and emergency shelter for homeless families. - **Community Shelter Board (Columbus):** - **Phone:** 1-614-221-9195 - **Website:** [https://www.csb.org](https://www.csb.org/) - **Office Location:** 355 E Campus View Blvd, Columbus, OH - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, housing programs, and support for individuals and families in crisis. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Provides educational resources, research, and policy recommendations related to homelessness. ## Additional Support - **The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati:** - **Phone:** 1-800-582-2682 - **Website:** [https://www.lascinti.org](https://www.lascinti.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal support for individuals facing eviction and housing instability. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Ohio Housing Finance Agency at 1-888-362-6432._