o SARNCO: 24 Rape Helpline: 614-267-7020 The Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) is the local sexual assault intervention and prevention program. SARNCO works with local law enforcement and social services agencies to provide medical and social support services to victims of sexual assault. Services include evaluation and treatment in local emergency departments, emotional support from volunteer advocates, a 24-hour rape helpline, referrals to aftercare counseling and community outreach and prevention education. www.ohiohealth.com/body.cfm?id=980 o NETCARE: 614-276-2273 Netcare Access provides twenty-four hour mental health and substance abuse crisis intervention, stabilization and assessment for Franklin County, Ohio residents. These services are provided for children, adolescents and adults who evidence a mental health or substance abuse disorder. Referrals, if necessary, are made to local agencies for therapeutic treatment. Netcare is staffed with skilled physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers and counselors. Services are available to anyone, regardless of the ability to pay. Netcare Access is known as your connection to Franklin County s Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) system of care. Netcare Corporation 199 S. Central Avenue Columbus, OH 43223 www.netcareaccess.org o HandsOn Central Ohio (used to be FirstLink) Information and Referral 24 hours Mon Sun 2-1-1 or 221-2255 www.handsoncentralohio.org Suicide Prevention: 614-221-5445 Teen Suicide Hotline (614) 294-3300 Senior Hotline (614) 294-3309 TTY (614) 221-5445 http://suicidehotlines.com/ohio.html o Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence 526 Superior Avenue, #1400 Cleveland, OH 44114 888-886-8388 www.oaesv.org o Action for Children; www.actionforchildren.org o Huckleberry House; www.huckhouse.org o Columbus Urban League; www.cul.org o Family Support Program via Nationwide Children s Hospital; www.columbuschildadvocacy.com o Prevent Child Abuse Ohio (PCAO; www.pcao.org
o CHOICES Eliminating Domestic Violence: 24 hour crisis line: 614-224-4663 CHOICES receive thousands of calls each year from people living in fear from the threat of domestic violence. To meet this incredible demand, CHOICES provides a crisis and information line that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This resource is the only one of its kind in central Ohio and is available to anyone in need of domestic violence information or assistance. Hotline staff is trained to listen, ask questions, discuss alternatives, and when appropriate, refer callers to specific programs and services based on their individual needs. www.choicesdvcols.org o Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program: 614-466-5610, www.ag.state.oh.us/victim/compensation.asp https://www.vinelink.com Go to the map and click on Ohio (or any other state in Blue). VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) 1-800-770-0192 o Ohio Attorney General s Office: www.ag.state.oh.us o Office of Criminal Justice Services: www.ocjs.ohio.gov o Columbus Police Department: 614-645-4545, www.columbuspolice.org o Franklin County Prosecutor s Office: 614-462-3555 Ron O Brien Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Jane M. McKenzie Victim/Witness Assistance Unit Amy Pridday Victim Witness Assistant, Criminal Division www.franklincountyohio.gov o www.columbuscityattorney.org Richard C. Pfeiffer, Jr., Columbus City Attorney Anne M. Murray, Director, Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit o Franklin County Children Services: 614-275-2571, http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/children_services/contact-us.cfm o MADD: 1-877-623-3435, www.madd.org 5900 ROCHE DRIVE #250 COLUMBUS OH, 43229-3277 614-885-6233 http://www.madd.org/ohio o Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women; www.actionohio.org o Ohio Hispanic Coalition; www.ohiohispaniccoalition.org o ASHA Ray of Hope; www.asharayofhope.org o Asian American Community Services; www.aacsohio.org o Somali Community Associations; www.somalifamily.org o The Salvation Army Columbus Area Services; www.salvationarmycolumbus.org o The Buckeye Ranch; www.buckeyeranch.org o St. Vincent Family Center Services; www.svfc.org
o BRAVO: Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization Columbus, Ohio: 614 294 7867 Cincinnati, Ohio: 513 453 4001 Cleveland, Ohio: 216 370 7361 What happens when you call BRAVO to make a report? You will be guided through a simple process of information gathering about the incident and yourself. There are NO requirements - you can share the level of information that is comfortable for you. You may choose to report anonymously. All reports are kept strictly confidential. BRAVO can help you identify your options and potential courses of action. If you choose to make a police report (you are not required to do so), we can explain the procedure, go with you to police headquarters, or arrange to have the report taken at BRAVO or some other site. After the report is taken, we will still be there for you. We can assist and accompany you through all steps in the process. For some, our support groups and self-defense classes are an important part of the process. We will add your report to our compilation of local and national statistics, which are released each year. www.bravo-ohio.org o Legal Aid: 614-224-8374, www.columbuslegalaid.org o Ohio Department of Mental Health: 614-466-6890, www.mh.state.oh.us o Ohio Domestic Violence Network: 614-781-9651 The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) is a statewide coalition of domestic violence programs, supportive agencies and concerned individuals organizing to ensure the elimination of domestic violence by: providing technical assistance, resources, information and training to all who address or are affected by domestic violence; and promoting social and systems change through public policy, public awareness and education initiatives. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network was founded in 1988 by a coalition of programs in Ohio, which serve battered women and their children. The Network organized out of the need to provide coordinated services to improve public understanding of domestic violence. In 1989 the Ohio Domestic Violence Network was incorporated as a nonprofit membership organization www.odvn.org o Justice League of Ohio The Justice League of Ohio is a non-for-profit legal clinic servicing all counties in the state of Ohio. We provide the following services: 1) Free legal assistance to crime victims, including direct representation in the criminal justice system to uphold crime victims' rights; 2) Informational and technical assistance to attorneys, service providers, and legislators on crime victims' rights laws; 3) Direct representation of victims and assistance to attorneys in issues involving Crime Victims Compensation. http://www.thejusticeleagueohio.org/ o Delaware County Office of Victims Services: 740-833-2710, www.co.delaware.oh.us o Directions for Youth and Families; www.dfyf.org
National Organization Websites for Information o National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK http://suicidehotlines.com o Stalking Resource Center: 1-800-FYI-CALL http://www.columbuscityattorney.org/prosecution/dvinfo.aspx http://www.ccs.ohio-state.edu/self-help/stalking http://www.ncvc.org/src/main.aspx?dbid=db_ohio556 o National Center for Victims of Crime: www.ncvc.org 1-800-394-2255 TTY: 1-800-211-7996 gethelp@ncvc.org Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET o National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.ndvh.org Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services. If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 800 799 SAFE (7233) or TTY 1 800 787 3224. o Parents Trauma Resource Center-306-5256 The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children www.tlcinstitute.org o EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Institute, Inc. www.emdr.com (Click on Find Clinician for someone in your area.)
Riverside Methodist Hospital 614-566-5321 24 hour CRISIS Line 614-566-5056 http://www.ohiohealth.com/homeriverside.cfm?id=320 Mt Carmel West Hospital Emergency Department 614-234-5212 Mt Carmel East Hospital Emergency Department 614-234-6010 Mt. Carmel St. Ann s Emergency Department 614-898-4040 Mount Carmel Diley Ridge Medical Center 24 hour Emergency Center 614-838-7911 (877-403-4539) www.mountcarmelhealth.com Doctors Hospital 614-544-1047 http://www.ohiohealth.com/homedoctors.cfm?id=322&fr=true Ohio State University Medical Center The: http://www.medicalcenter.osu.edu/pages/index.aspx OSU Harding Hospital: 614-293-3530 24 hour CRISIS Line 614-293-9600 University Hospital East: 614-257-3000 - Emergency - University Hospital: 614-293-8333 - University Hospital East: 614-257-3414 Nationwide Children's Hospital 614-722-4300 www.nationwidechildrens.org Grant Medical Center 614-566-9270 www.ohiohealth.com
All RAINN Affiliates operate 24/7 crisis telephone hotlines that serve victims of sexual violence. Volunteers and staff at these organizations are trained on issues surrounding sexual violence and can provide support and information about individual or group counseling, medical attention, reporting a crime to law enforcement as well as many other services. Frequently, affiliate centers have a wide range of services, or can refer to other local services for the following: Individual counseling Group counseling/support groups Legal/criminal justice system advocacy Crime victim assistance advocacy Community education Professional education Casework/practical assistance Emergency shelter Hospital Accompaniment To find out more about services at your local RAINN affiliate call 1.800.656.HOPE RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network): www.rainn.org Organization Location Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties Akron, OH 44303 Rape Crisis Service of Ashland County Ashland, OH 44805 Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling Services Athens, OH 45701 YWCA Sexual Assault Program Batavia, OH 45103 SAAFE Program Bowling Green, OH 43402 American Red Cross Rape Crisis Services Canton, OH 44702 Women Helping Women Cincinnati, OH 45202 Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Cleveland, OH 44114 Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio Columbus, OH 43212 Help Line of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc. Delaware, OH 43015 Open Arms Domestic Violence Shelter Findlay, OH 45839 Community Assault Prevention Services Jackson, OH 45640 Townhall II Kent, OH 44240 Abuse & Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County Lebanon, OH 45036 Crime Victims Services Lima, OH 45801 Christina House Lisbon, OH 44432 Lorain County Rape Crisis Center a Program of the Nord Center Lorain, OH 44053 Sexual Assault Intervention Network/EVE, Inc. Marietta, OH 45750 New Directions Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 Compass, Inc. New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Crime Victim Services Ottawa, OH 45875 Rape Crisis Program of Community Counseling & Crisis Center Oxford, OH 45056 Lake County Victim Assistance Program Painesville, OH 44077 Project Woman Springfield, OH 45505 Women s Tri-County Help Center, Inc. St. Clairsville, OH 43950 YWCA H.O.P.E. Center Toledo, OH 43604 Rape Crisis Team of Trumbull County Warren, OH 44482
Every Woman s House, Inc. Wooster, OH 44691 Rape Information and Counseling Program of Family Service Youngstown, OH 44502