Community Resources

Revised 2/25

Benefit Finder

Cancer Care

  • American Cancer Society – 800-227-2345

Cell Phone Plan Assistance

Childcare

  • Presbyterian Child Center - 740-852-3190, 211 Garfield Ave. London

  • Madison County Department of Job and Family Services – 740-852-4770,

    200 Midway St.  London OH

  • Mandy’s Daycare - 740-845-2914, 15 E. Second St. London

Clothing/Furniture

  • Country Closet Thrift Store – 9800 US 42 S Plain City, OH 43064, 614-873-2023 https://countryclosetthriftshop.org/

  • Dayton Area American Red Cross – 937-222-6711

  • Goodwill Store - 3608 Main St. Hilliard, OH 43026, 614-777-5811

  • Help House – 740-852-1980, 122 E. Center St. London, Open Mon. 5p-7p w/dinner served, Wed. 9a-noon, Sat. 9a-11a , Easter, Back to school, Christmas Outreaches

  • Lifepointe Family Center – 109 S. Main St. London, 740-852-9730, https://www.lifepointefamilycenter.org/. Routine supplies including clothing for those participating in the Earn While You Learn Program. Earn baby bucks to purchase items.

  • Salvation Army Family Store - 1675 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207

  • The Raider Rack at London City Schools - students referred by school staff may receive brand new clothing, coats, and shoes at no cost as a gift from the community, stores are located in all school buildings, contact Cassidy Moritz, LISW at 740-852-5700 ext. 2109 or cassidy.moritz@london.k12.oh.us 

Dental

  • Dental Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 614-722-2000, option 2

  • Dental Options - 1-888-765-6789, referral to discount services

  • Rocking Horse Community Health Center - Springfield Office only - www.rockinghorsecenter.org  , 937-324-1111

Discounted Health Care/ Free Health Care

  • Charitable Healthcare Network, 614-914-6458, www.charitablehealthcarenetwork.org, to find a free clinic.

  • Rocking Horse Community Health Center– Madison (FQHC) www.rockinghorsecenter.org 740-845-7286, 740-845-7499 (fax), P.O. Box 651 London, 212 N. Main St. London, serves people with Medicaid, the Uninsured and those with private health insurance.

Drug & Alcohol Assessment, Screening, Recommendations for Youth (under 18)

Drug & Alcohol Assessment, Screening, Recommendations for Adults (over 18)

  • Mental Health Services of Madison County – 740-852-6256, 210 N. Main St. London 

    or walk in to open access every Tuesday 8a-1p no appointment needed, 1st come 1st served.

  • Buckeye Clinic - 740-901-0844, 231 E. Lafayette St. London, walk-ins accepted 9a-Noon, www.BuckeyeClinic.com

  • Chrysalis Health, 800-691-6113, referrals@chrysalishealth.com, www.chyrsalishealthohio.com

  • Freedom Recovery - 740-956-1302, 26 E. High St. London, www.freedomrecovery.us

  • Rocking Horse Community Health Center - Madison (FQHC) www.rockinghorsecenter.org 740-845-7286, 740-845-7499 (fax), P.O. Box 651 London, 212 N. Main St. London

  • Sunrise Treatment Center - 937-884-4844, 1421 Parker Ct. Springfield, OH 45504 or in Columbus at 380-333-9841, 100 Highview Blvd. Columbus, OH 43207

Drug & Alcohol Recovery and Support

  • Alcoholics Anonymous, www.aa.org, 614-253-8501

  • Al-Anon, www.al-anon.org, help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics

  • Buckeye Clinic - 740-901-0844, 231 E. Lafayette St. London, www.BuckeyeClinic.com

  • Freedom Recovery - 740-956-1302, 26 E. High St. London, www.freedomrecovery.us

  • Mental Health Services of Madison County – 740-845-6256, 210 N. Main St. London

  • Narcotics Anonymous, www.na.org, 614-252-1700

  • New Vision - Madison Health, 740-212-2071

Domestic Violence

  • Madison County Prosecutor’s Office – 740-852-2259 – Brooke Musselman, Victim/Witness Advocate

  • Project Woman – 1-800-634-9893, www.projectwoman.org  – Advocacy & Shelter for Madison County residents

Early Intervention

  • Contact Rebekah Petit, Early Childhood Programs Supervisor, 200 Midway St. London, rpetit@co.madison.oh.us, 740-845-3871 – Help Me Grow Early Intervention, Help ME Grow Home Visiting Program, and  Early Head Start

Education

  • Head Start and Early Head Start – 740-852-1722, 52 S. Main St. London, www.mvcdc.org, 937-236-7655 Enrollment Line

  • London ABLE (GED) – 614-578-5718, alexanderlynee06@gmail.com, 179 S. Main Street, London

  • Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities – 740-852-7050, 500 Elm St. London, www.co.madison.oh.us

  • Madison County Department of Family & Children – Family & Children First Council, Family & Youth Services, Early Childhood Programs, Madison County Prevention, 740-852-5343, 200 Midway St. London, www.co.madison.oh.us

  • Madison County OSU Extension – 4H, Snap-Ed, 740-852-0975, 217 Elm St. London, www.madison.osu.edu

  • Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities - Employment support & services to high school youth, contact Elizabeth Moore, Springfield BVR, Elizabeth.Moore@ood.ohio.gov, 937-206-8994

  • Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) - one-on-one sessions and groups, for parents/caregivers of children birth - age 12 yrs, 740-852-6342 or preventionmadison@gmail.com

Financial Assistance

  • Bridges Community Action Partnership – 740-852-3511, 294 Lafayette St. London, www.bridgescap.org, hours Mon.-Wed. 8a-4:30p, Thursday 8a-6p, walk-ins 8a-9:30a Mon.-Thurs., closed for lunch 12p-12:30p, closed on Fridays

  • Madison County Department of Job and Family Services – 740-852-4770,

    200 Midway St, London

  • Madison County Family & Children First, 200 Midway St. London, 740-852-5343, familyandchildren@madison.oh.us, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. -4 p.m.

Food Assistance

  • Bright Bites - Weekend meals for students attending London City Schools. Food is sent home with students every other Friday during the 24-25 school year. Contact Cassidy Moritz, LISW for more information at 740-852-5700 ext. 2109 or cassidy.moritz@london.k12.oh.us

  • Daily Needs Assistance - Plain City Food Pantry - 11100 Lafayette Plain City Rd. Plain City, OH, 614-254-5591, www.dnaplaincity.org, Requirements: Must live in Jonathan Alder or Fairbanks School District

  • Good Samaritan Food Pantry - 36 Center St. West Jefferson, OH 43164, (614-879-8130), https://goodsamfp.com/, Requirements: Photo ID and proof of residency, must live in 43162, 43119, Canaan Community or Green Meadows trailer parks. Open: Wednesday 2-3pm and Saturday 10-11am

  • HELP House Community Outreach 122 E. Center St. London, OH 43140 (740-852-1980), https://helphousecommunityoutreach.org/, Open: Mondays 4p to 6 pm, Wednesdays 9a -12pm, & Saturdays 9a - 11 am. Families can receive food once a week from the food pantry. Loving Kindness Kitchen (Soup Kitchen) at the same location is open on Mondays from 4p - 6 p.m. serving hot meals. Requirements: Need photo ID

  • London Church of the Nazarene - 224 Elm St. London, Blessing Box located in the church’s front yard is stocked with non-perishable food and toiletries, accessible 24/7. Requirements: None

  • Madison County Food Pantry - 125 S. Oak St. London, OH 43140, (740-852-5822), https://www.madisoncountyfoodpantry.org/, Open: Wednesdays and Saturdays 9-11:45am, Clients may receive food once per calendar month. Requirements: Photo ID & have a London, South Solon, or Sedalia address.

  • Mt. Sterling Community Center - 164 E. Main St. Mt. Sterling, OH 43143, 740-869-2453, https://mountsterlingcc.org/food-pantry/. Open: Tuesdays 3-6pm. Requirements: Photo ID, Proof of Residency

  • . The Welcome Table is located at St. Paul AME Church 11 Center St. London, OH 43140

    Open: Thursday evenings from 5 p - 7 p.m. Serving a nutritious, free carry-out meal and fellowship

    Requirements: None

General Information & Referral

  • Ohio Benefit, www.benefits.ohio.gov, 1-844-640-6446

  • United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties, Call 211 

Home Health/Hospice Care

Housing/Budget Assistance/Home Repair

  • Bridges Community Action Partnership – 740-852-3511, 294 Lafayette St. London, www.bridgescap.org, hours Mon.- Wed. 8a-4:30p, Thurs. 8a-6p, call for an appt. or walk in between 8a-9:30a. closed for lunch 12:00-12:30p, closed Fridays. *Bridges can supply a contact list of local apartments and landlords

  • Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, 614-466-5500, www.agingcare.com

  • Homelessness Hotline - 614-274-7000, must state you have nowhere to go

  • Homeport, 614-221-8889, www.homeportliving.org, affordable housing in Columbus, Ohio

  • Homes on the Hill – 614-275-4663, HUD-certified housing counselor

  • London Metropolitan Housing Authority – 740-852-1888, 179 S Main St, London

  • Madison County Fair Housing – 1-800-850-0467

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI, Multi-System Adult Program - Lee Hyland, 937-505-9710, lee@namicgm.org

Immunizations

  • Madison County Public Health – 740-852-3065, 306 Lafayette St. London, www.co.madison.oh.us

Infant Assistance

  • Baby Pantry at Madison County Vineyard, 106 Olive St. London, 740-845-0154

    ext. 304, diapers, clothing, formula, etc. Call for more information.

  • Lifepointe Family Center – 109 S. Main St. London, 740-852-9730, https://www.lifepointefamilycenter.org/. Routine supplies including clothing for those participating in the Earn While You Learn Program. Earn baby bucks to purchase items. Provides educational training to families. Emergency supplies available for families in crisis.

Insurance Navigator (Affordable Care Act/Marketplace & Medicaid Enrollment)

  • Madison County Department of Job and Family Services –740-852-4770, 

    200 Midway St, London, www.co.madison.oh.us

  • Ohio Department of Insurance, www.insurance.ohio.gov/consumers

  • Rocking Horse Community Health Center 740-845-7286, 212 N. Main St. 

    London

Internet Assistance

Jobs

  • AARP Work Search,  www.aarpworksearch.org – must be 55 yrs. And older

  • Ohio Means Jobs/Madison Works! at Madison County Department of Job and Family Services –740-852-8801, 200 Midway St, London, www.co.madison.oh.us

  • Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities –contact Elizabeth Moore, 937-241-2001, or Elizabeth.moore@ood.ohio.gov, www.ood.ohio.gov

Legal Aid

  • Legal Aid Society of Columbus –  provides services to Madison County residents, new client intake Mon.-Fri. 9:30a-3:30p, Intake Help Line, 614-241-2001 or toll free 1-888-246-4420, columbuslegalaid.org/apply-for-help

Mental Health

  • Chrysalis Health, 800-691-6113, referrals@chrysalishealth.com, www.chyrsalishealthohio.com

  • Darby Creek Counseling, 740-845-8652, 1375 US Hwy. 42 SE, Suite C, London, https://www.darbycreekcounseling.com/ complete client intake form on the website to initiate counseling services. Minimal wait for daytime office appointments. 

  • Life Stance Health, 216-468-5000, 3779 Trueman Court, Hilliard, OH 43026

  • Mental Health Services of Madison County – 

    740-852-6256, 740-852-6395 (fax), 210 N Main St, London, www.mhscc.org 

  • Walk In M-F, 8a-5p to pick up an Intake packet to initiate counseling and/or case management services.

  • Open Access every Tuesday 8a-1p no appointment needed, 1st come 1st served.

  • If in crisis go to the Emergency Room.

  • Modern Therapy LLC, 614-329-8862, admissions@moderntherapy.org, www.moderntherapyohio.com 

  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 614-355-8080 (Main Campus), 495 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-355-9580 (Dublin), 5700 Perimeter Dr. Suite A, Dublin, www.nationwidechildrens.org

  • Rocking Horse Community Health Center, 740-845-7286, 212 N. Main St. London, OH 43140, child and adult counseling, child and adult psychiatry, www.rockinghorsecenter.org

  • Steve Swartz, 740-506-1306, 121 N. Main St. London,www.stevepswartzlisw.com, licensed private therapist 

  • The Buckeye Ranch, 614-875-2371, 5665 Hoover Rd. Grove City, www.buckeyeranch.org

  • Youth Challenges, 937-390-8004, 924 E. Home Rd. Springfield, OH 45503

  • Charly.com - online intensive outpatient

Mental Health – Inpatient

  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 614-355-8080 (Main Campus), 495 E. Main St. Columbus

  • Ohio State University, 614-293-8333, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210

  • Sun Behavioral, 614-796-0510, 900 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Cols., 43229, inpatient for adolescents ages 12-17, day hospitalization

  • Columbus Springs - www.columbussprings.com, 614-259-6465, locations in Dublin, Columbus, and Pickerington - inpatient for adolescents ages 12-18, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient

Mental Health Support

  • NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Clark, Greene, and Madison Counties – 937-322-5600, 222 East St. Springfield, OH 45505

  • Madison County Warmline via MHRB, 937-662-9080, 24/7, peer-to-peer empathy and support from those with lived experience

Pest Control

  • Tri-City Termite & Pest Control, 1-888-299-2847

Pregnancy Healthcare, Pregnancy Testing, Sexual Health and wellness, STD testing and/or Materials and Educational Support

  • Lifepointe Family Center – 740-852-9730, 109 S. Main St. London

  • Madison County Public Health – 740-852-3065, 306 Lafayette St. London, www.co.madison.oh.us/services/public_health

  • RHCHC – Madison – PreNatal Clinic, 740-845-7286, 212 N. Main St. London

Senior Care Services

  • Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter - 1379 Dublin Rd. Columbus, OH 43215, 614-457-6003, www.alz.org

  • Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging - 3776 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207, 614-645-7250, www.coaaa.org

  • Madison County Senior Citizens Center - 280 W. High St. London, 740-852-3001, www.mcsenior.org 

Service Coordination for Multi-System Youth and Families

  • Family Services Program (Madison County Department of Family & Children) - 200 Midway St. London, OH. Provides support to youth and families facing mental health concerns, poverty, court involvement, and other stressors through service coordination, linkage to resources, mentoring, parent coaching, respite, and more. Call 740-852-0339 or reach out to Cassidy Moritz, LISW at 740-852-5700 ext. 2109 or cassidy.moritz@london.k12.oh.us for more information or to refer.

Social Security

  • Springfield Office – 877-405-1451 or ssa.gov *there are never any costs associated with receiving social security services

Substance Abuse Treatment, Recovery and Support

  • Buckeye Clinic, 231 E. Lafayette St. London, 740-901-0844, www.BuckeyeClinic.com

  • Freedom Recovery, 7 E. High St. London, 740-956-1302, www.freedomrecovery.us

  • NA 12 Step Meetings, www.na.org/meeting, 614-252-1700

  • AA 12 Step Meetings, www.aacentralohio.org, 614-253-8501

  • Mental Health Services of Clark and Madison County, 210 N. Main St. London, 937-322-0648

  • New Vision - Madison Health, 210 N. Main St. London, OH, 740-212-2071, Detox & inpatient services

  • Rocking Horse Community Health Center, 212 N. Main St. London, OH 43140, 740-845-7286

  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, 24/7 referral service to local treatment, support, and community-based organizations.

Suicide Hot Line

  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline -- call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to chat

  • Crisis Text Line in Ohio – Text “4HOPE” to 741741

  • Franklin County/Nationwide Children’s Hospital Crisis Line - 614-722-1800, serves Madison County

TB Testing

  • Madison County Public Health  – 740-852-3065, 306 Lafayette St. London, www.co.madison.oh.us

Transportation

  • Bobcat Taxi Service - 614-481-0388, Operates 24/7, Taxi service that provides transportation to and from Madison County to Dayton and Columbus. Call 1 hour prior to schedule your ride.

  • Express Cab of Columbus - 614-822-8666, Operates 24/7, Taxi service that provides transportation to and from Madison County to Dayton and Columbus. Call 1 hour prior to schedule your ride.

  • Fayette Madison Transit - 740-335-9628, Dispatch hours: 8am-4pm, Ride Hours: 7am-9pm. Public transport within London $1 each way. Within Madison County $1.50 each way. Outside of the county $2.50 per mile. 24 hour notice is required.

  • Madison County DJFS (Medicaid recipients) - 740-852-6033, leave a message and your call will be returned to determine your eligibility for Medicaid-assisted transportation with Madison County RIDE. 

  • Madison County Mobility Manager - 740-812-4748, Provide referrals and outreach. Call coordinator Lindsay Scites to get help with transportation.

  • Madison County RIDE (Medicaid recipients) – 740-852-7050, press 2. You must be on the eligibility list with DJFS. You must schedule your ride at least 2 days prior to your appointment.

  • Madison County DJFS Gas Cards (Medicaid recipients) 740-852-6033, You must provide verification of attendance for a Medicaid-approved visit within 10 days of appt. then a gas card reimbursement may occur. Give documents to MCJFS, 200 Midway St. London, or email to Madison_transportation@jfs.ohio.gov or fax to 740-852-5112.

  • Orange Cab - 614-218-3394, operates 24/7, Taxi service that provides transportation to and from Madison County, Dayton, and Columbus. Call 1 hour ahead of time to schedule ride. Cost of transportation determined by Orange Cab.

Urgent Care

Utility Assistance

  • Bridges Community Action Partnership – 740-852-3511, 294 Lafayette St. London, www.bridgescap.org, hours Mon. - Wed. 8a-4:30 pm, Thurs. 8a-6p, walk-in hours 8a-9:30a

  • The Breathing Association, 614-457-4570, www.breathingassociation.org

Vision Assistance

  • London Lions Club – 505-934-9700 – Gary Likens, optometrist visit and one pair glasses every 5 years – No contacts, No cataracts – or, Anita Likens, 505-934-9701

  • *CareSource is not accepted at local optometrist offices including Lifetime Vision Center – contact CareSource and ask to speak with the Vision Department to get connected with a provider.

  • Madison County Public Health, 740-852-3065, 306 Lafayette St. London, www.co.madison.oh.us

  • Prevent Blindness Ohio, 614-464-2020, 1-800-301-2020, 1500 W. Third Ave. Suite 200, Columbus, www.ohio.preventblindness.org