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CHAMPS Mentoring Program Resource Page

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Welcome to the CHAMPS Mentoring Program Resource Page!

Program Manager Jessica Parent and the CHAMPS Student Resource Advocate are always a call, email or text away, but it's likely you'll find what you need right here. Be sure to bookmark this page!

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General/Comprehensive Resources

CAP4Kids

Cap4Kids is a comprehensive website that is updated daily with the most current resources in the Columbus area. From your phone, click the website and tap “Parent Resources” to expand the list of resources, organized by category. From your computer, search the categories on the left-hand side to find exactly what you need!

CAP4KIDS


Lutheran Social Services/211 Central Ohio (formerly known as Hands On Central Ohio)

211 Central Ohio connects residents in Franklin County, Ohio with social, health, and government services. You can easily search by service and zip code to find the resource you need close you to! To ensure eligibility for specific resources, you can utilize additional search features, including age and gender.

Lutheran Social Services/211 Central Ohio (formerly known as Hands On Central Ohio)


FindHelp

Simply input your zip code and find resources near you! Once your zip code is entered, resources will be categorized and organized in an easy to access manner.

FindHelp

Breastfeeding Support

Black Breastfeeding Circle

A private Facebook group specifically designed for Black women in Central Ohio who are either pregnant and want to breastfeed or are currently breastfeeding and are seeking information and support.

Black Breastfeeding Circle


Mount Carmel Health Systems

Visit the website below or call the breastfeeding hotline at 614-234-MILK (6455).

Mount Carmel offers a comprehensive breastfeeding program including free support groups, free breastfeeding helpline (614-234-MILK), breastfeeding classes, outpatient consultation with a Certified Lactation Counselor, breast pump rental, and more.

NOTE: Insurance will often cover consults with Certified Lactation Counselors!

Mount Carmel Health Systems


OhioHealth Health Systems

Visit the website below or call the breastfeeding hotline at (614) 566-3434.

OhioHealth offers breastfeeding support services at each delivery hospital throughout Central Ohio. Refer to the website to contact hospital specific lactation support.

NOTE: Insurance will often cover consults with Certified Lactation Counselors!

OhioHealth Health Systems


Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Visit the website below or call 614-293-8910.

Ohio State offers prenatal and postpartum consults with Certified Lactation Counselors.

NOTE: Insurance will often cover consults with Certified Lactation Counselors!

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center


WIC

For those who are eligible for WIC according to the income guidelines, each WIC office has Certified Lactation Counselors that will provide FREE breastfeeding support! Just schedule an appointment at the location closest to you by clicking the link and inputting your zip code! If you need further assistance in contacting your local WIC clinic, call 614-645-7280.

WIC

Childbirth Education

Please note that these resources have associated fees.

Choice Services

CHOICE Childbirth Education classes explore the physiological processes of labor, birth and postpartum recovery to help you prepare, physically and emotionally, for welcoming your baby into your life. Courses are designed for families who are planning to give birth at home or in the hospital. We offer instruction to aid physiological birthing techniques, breastfeeding, postpartum care, and advocating for your wishes with caregivers.

Choice Services


Mount Carmel Health Systems

Easy-to-use, flexible, online courses that allow expectant parents to complete classes on their own time. The following courses are offered:

  • Understanding Breastfeeding ($45)
  • Understanding Cesarean Birth ($45)
  • Understanding Labor & Birth ($50)
  • Understanding Newborn Care ($45)
  • Understanding Fatherhood ($45)
  • Understanding Pregnancy ($45)
  • Understanding Infant Safety and Health ($45)
  • Understanding Multiples ($50)

Mount Carmel Health Systems


OhioHealth Health Systems

OhioHealth offers a variety of childbirth education courses, ranging from three-hour courses to two-day workshops.

NOTE: Classes vary in their delivery method (online vs. in person), location (Riverside, Grant, etc.), and cost. Register online through the website.

OhioHealth Health Systems


Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ohio State offers a variety of childbirth education courses, ranging from three-hour courses to two-day workshops.

NOTE: Classes vary in their delivery method (online vs. in person) and cost. Register online through the website.

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Child Safety
Emergency Assistance
Emotional Support / Mental Health

 

Family Violence Support

Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women

Visit the website below or call 614-825-0551.

Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women


ASHA Ray of Hope

Visit the website below or call 614-326-2121.

Connects victims of domestic violence in the South Asian community to resources, case management, crisis intervention and provides advocacy. They provide interpreter and transportation services as well. Victims can call the free, confidential hotline for help and support.

Asha Ray of Hope


BRAVO

Visit the website below or text 614-333-1907.

The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQI survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault.

BRAVO


The Center for Family Safety and Healing

Call 844-234-5463, text 87028, or chat using link below.

Monday-Friday 10 a.m - 6 p.m.

The Center for Family Safety and Healing runs the “Where's the Line” campaign, which provides confidential support to anyone experiencing family violence, including child abuse and neglect, teen dating abuse, domestic abuse, and elder abuse.

The Center for Family Safety and Healing


CHOICES

Visit the website below or call 614-224-4663.

CHOICES provides 24-hour support services to victims of domestic violence through their crisis hotline, temporary emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and peer support groups.

CHOICES

Maternity / Baby Items
Parenting Support

Directions for Youth and Families – Positive Paths Parenting Program

Visit the website below or call 614-294-2661.

Available to parents in Franklin County - in person or via Zoom - the Positive Paths Parenting Program offers up to 8 hours of instruction of parenting classes.

Directions for Youth and Families – Positive Paths Parenting Program


CHLOE (Community Health Life Skills Opportunities and Education)

Visit the website below or call 614-477-1426.

CHLOE aims to equip and empower young expectant or mothering women, ages 13-21, to learn and practice nurturing parenting and self-care skills as they are guided toward financial self-sufficiency. CHLOE offers a wide range of parenting support, including childbirth education, prenatal classes, parenting classes, mentoring support, etc. CHLOE does offer incentives for attendance and participation.

CHLOE


Pregnancy Decision Health Center

Visit the website below or call 614-444-4411.

Columbus locations include:

  • 22 E. 17th Ave., 43201
  • 5900 Cleveland Ave., 43231
  • 4111 W. Broad, 43228

Offers FREE parenting classes!

Pregnancy Decision Health Center


Moms2B

Email Moms2B@osumc.edu, or call 614-292-1605 to enroll.

Moms2B is an innovative, community-based pregnancy program expectant women, teaching moms-to-be how to have a healthy baby and pregnancy, connecting them with health care professionals, and providing them with an opportunity to share a meal and make new friends at a Prenatal Education Session. Sessions are held every week, and we provide transportation assistance, free supervised playtime and incentives for attendance. There are SEVERAL locations across Columbus – if you are pregnant, check them out at the website below!

MOMS2B


Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Positive Parenting Program

Visit the website below or call 614-355-8099.

The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) gives parents and caregivers of children 0 to 8 years old new ideas and a chance to meet other parents. Community organizations in 13 Ohio counties help you with common parenting issues and challenging behavior. All sessions are free and at no cost. Upcoming sessions are listed on the website above. You can attend short, two-hour small group discussions that target a specific challenging behavior or an extensive eight-week course that provides more comprehensive parenting skills.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Positive Parenting Program


Nurse Family Partnership

Visit the website below or call -614-722-8303 to enroll.

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) provides a free personal home visitation nurse to first-time, low-income mothers, from early pregnancy up to the child's second birthday. NFP improves pregnancy outcomes by encouraging preventive health practices that enhance child health outcomes.

NOTE: Must be eligible for WIC or Medicaid.

Nurse Family Partnership


Healthy Families America

Visit the website below or call 614-722-8224 to enroll.

The Healthy Families America program at The Center for Family Safety and Healing provides home visitation to low-income mothers and fathers from pregnancy until the child's third birthday. The program is designed to ensure children are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Healthy Families America


YoungLife Teen Moms Program

Call 614-648-0809 or contact Alexis Ledezma at alexis.younglives@gmail.com for more information.

A faith-based organization that provides parenting support through peer mentorship to teen mothers.


Center for Healthy Families

Visit the website below or call 614-884-4200.

Pregnant and parenting teens ages 13-19 in Franklin County have the opportunity to create positive outcomes by working one-on-one with a resource advocate to help foster success in several key areas: education, relationships, health, housing, and parenting.

Center for Healthy Families


Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Teen and Pregnant Program

Visit the web site below or call (614) 355-6350.

The Teen and Pregnant Program (TaP) provides prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant women up to the age of 21 and 6 months of age. As a patient in the Teen Pregnancy Clinic, you will:

  • Meet with a doctor, nurse practitioner, social worker and dietitian
  • Participate in Centering Pregnancy (group care) where you can meet other pregnant teens
  • Understand safe sleep practices and other ways to care for your baby
  • Sign up for home visiting, WIC and other programs
  • Learn about how to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy habits
  • Learn about balancing parenthood with school and relationships
  • Choose the best birth control after baby's birth to prevent another pregnancy

Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Teen and Pregnant Program