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60 resources found for Ohio

Shelter

Ohio 211

Statewide24/7 availability varies by local provider; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Shelter

HUD Ohio Homelessness Resources

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Shelter

COHHIO Ohio Balance of State CoC Coordinated Entry

Ohio Balance of State CoC175 S 3rd Street, Suite 440, Columbus, OH 43215Call or check website for current hours

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (614) 280-1984Website
Shelter

Community Shelter Board Homeless Hotline

Columbus / Franklin County355 E Campus View Boulevard, Suite 250, Columbus, OH 4323524/7 hotline

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (614) 274-7000Website
Shelter

FrontLine Service Coordinated Intake

Cleveland / Cuyahoga CountyPhone intake onlyMonday-Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; after hours call 2-1-1

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (216) 674-6700Website
Food

Ohio Association of Foodbanks

StatewidePantry hours vary; verify before visiting

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Ohio.gov Foodbanks Resource

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Northeast Ohio13815 Coit Road, Cleveland, OH 44110Pantry hours vary; verify before visiting

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Help Center: (216) 738-2067Website
Food

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Akron-Canton regionAkron: 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307; Canton: 1365 Cherry Avenue NE, Canton, OH 44714Food pantry hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Ohio Benefits SNAP

StatewideOnline 24/7

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Star House

ColumbusCall or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Catholic Social Services Homeless Outreach and Intake Center

Akron / Summit County111 E Voris Street, Akron, OH 44311Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

LSS Faith Mission

ColumbusCall or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

ShowerUp

Ohio and other service areasSchedule varies

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Ohio 211

Statewide24/7 availability varies by local provider; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Laundry

Star House

ColumbusCall or check website for current hours

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

Catholic Social Services Homeless Outreach and Intake Center

Akron / Summit County111 E Voris Street, Akron, OH 44311Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

ShowerUp

Ohio and other service areasSchedule varies

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

LSS Faith Mission

ColumbusCall or check website for current hours

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

Ohio 211

Statewide24/7 availability varies by local provider; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
ID Help

Ohio Legal Help

StatewideOnline 24/7

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids

StatewideOnline 24/7

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Star House

ColumbusCall or check website for current hours

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio

36 counties in Southeast and Central OhioCall or check website for current hours

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Ohio 211

Statewide24/7 availability varies by local provider; verify by dialing 2-1-1

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Legal Aid

Ohio Legal Help

StatewideOnline 24/7

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids

StatewideOnline 24/7

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio

36 counties in Southeast and Central OhioCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio

Southwest OhioCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (513) 241-9400 or 1-800-582-2682Website
Legal Aid

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Northeast OhioCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (216) 861-5835Website
Mental Health

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Ohio

Statewide24/7

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call 988Website
Mental Health

Ohio CareLine

Statewide24/7

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-720-9616Website
Mental Health

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

FrontLine Service Coordinated Intake

Cleveland / Cuyahoga CountyPhone intake onlyMonday-Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; after hours call 2-1-1

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (216) 674-6700Website
Mental Health

SAMHSA National Helpline

Nationwide / Ohio24/7/365

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Website
Addiction Support

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Ohio

Statewide24/7

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call 988Website
Addiction Support

Ohio CareLine

Statewide24/7

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-720-9616Website
Addiction Support

SAMHSA National Helpline

Nationwide / Ohio24/7/365

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Website
Addiction Support

Ohio 211

Statewide24/7 availability varies by local provider; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Veterans

VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Nationwide / Ohio24/7

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838)Website
Veterans

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana Veterans Programs

Ohio and IndianaCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana SSVF

Ohio and IndianaCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

Ohio Cares

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

HUD Ohio Homelessness Resources

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Huckleberry House

Columbus24/7 teen crisis shelter hotline

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (614) 294-5553Website
Youth

Star House

ColumbusCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

CincinnatiCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (513) 221-3350Website
Youth

Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services

Cuyahoga County310 W Lakeside Avenue, Suite 595, Cleveland, OHCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Youth

Ohio 211

Statewide24/7 availability varies by local provider; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Families

Community Shelter Board Homeless Hotline

Columbus / Franklin County355 E Campus View Boulevard, Suite 250, Columbus, OH 4323524/7 hotline

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (614) 274-7000Website
Families

Van Buren Center

Columbus / Franklin CountyCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

Bethany House Services

Cincinnati / Hamilton CountyCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call CAP Line: (513) 381-SAFE (7233)Website
Families

Cuyahoga County If You Need Shelter

Cuyahoga CountyCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1; family helpline (216) 229-8800Website
Families

COHHIO Ohio Balance of State CoC Coordinated Entry

Ohio Balance of State CoC175 S 3rd Street, Suite 440, Columbus, OH 43215Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (614) 280-1984Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Ohio 211

Statewide24/7 availability varies by local provider; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

NCHH Cooling Centers by State - Ohio

StatewideSeasonal; varies by activation

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

City of Columbus Warming Centers

ColumbusLocations vary by activationSeasonal; activated during cold weather

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 311 or (614) 645-3111Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Cuyahoga County If You Need Shelter

Cuyahoga CountyCall or check website for current hours

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1; family helpline (216) 229-8800Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Central Access Point Helpline

Cincinnati / Hamilton CountyCall or check website for current hours

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (513) 381-SAFE (7233)Website