Are You facing homelessness?
Help is available. Let’s get you there.
If you are already homeless or sleeping in your car, please call the 24-hour Homeless Hotline at 614.274.7000. You can also view the Columbus Street Card for more resources or learn more about Central Ohio’s shelter options in the links below.
Learn more about shelter options for Central Ohio residents
resilient housing initiative
launched november 2025
The Resilient Housing Initiative (aka the “RHI”) is designed to prevent homelessness and promote housing stability for extremely low-income Columbus residents facing homelessness. It is not for everyone. This program may be right for you if you have nowhere to go if you lose your current housing.
How it works: if you have no where safe to stay when you lose your housing, call the RHI Screening Line at 614-278-0080. The operators will screen you for eligibility for the program. The line is open from 9:00 am - 10:00 am.
If you are eligible, a Housing Resource Specialist will contact you to help create a plan that can resolve the housing problems you’re facing. The Specialist will also identify resources that can help you avoid entering a homeless shelter. Not all participants will receive financial assistance.
Unfortunately, the need often exceeds the program’s capacity. When this occurs, the hotline will be temporarily frozen. Rentful614 will update as soon as possible when this occurs.
Winter Warming Centers
The 2025-26 Winter Warming Center season is now closed.
This refuge is available in Franklin County and the Central Ohio region during the coldest months. Learn about all winter warming supports on the Community Shelter Board’s website.