FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE GUIDE

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1 FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE GUIDE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Franklin University is committed to providing the community with referral resources for a broad range of issues and information. This Resource Guide serves as a link between an individual seeking assistance and the appropriate off-campus resources, available both locally and nationally. UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION SUBMIT CLASS NOTES ONLINE Disclaimer: Franklin University is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damage of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on any information contained within this resource. While the information contained within the resource is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided is comprehensive, complete, upto-date, or meets all individual needs. Students may refer to the Franklin University Academic Bulletin Personal Counseling section for reference: registrar/academic-bulletin/ University Services Health Services and Resources Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Counseling Services Family Care and Assistance Education and Employment Services Legal Services

3 FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY RESOURCES GENERAL HEALTH RESOURCES LOCAL SERVICES Student Ombuds Christopher Tyner Office of Disability Services Carla Waugh Title IX Office Blake J. Renner, Ed.D Anonymous Reporting: Main Campus Security: NATIONAL SERVICES American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Cancer Society Planned Parenthood AIDS Resource Center Ohio Columbus Dental Society Columbus Speech & Hearing Ohio Association of Free Clinics Planned Parenthood

4 HEALTH CENTERS Columbus is home to a number of healthcare centers. The Franklin University community can benefit from the variety of available centers. These sliding-scale services offer excellent care close to campus. North OSU Family Practice 2231 N. High Street Riverside Community Medical Center 3595 Olentangy River Road St. Stephen s Health Center 1500 E. 17th Avenue SOUTH Maloney Southside Family Health Center 3781 S High St Grove City Health Center 2030 Stringtown Road EAST Billie Brown Jones Neighborhood Health Center 1060 Mt. Vernon Avenue East Central Family Health Center 1180 E. Main Street WEST Franklinton Health Center 1511 West Broad Street Hilltop Neighborhood Health Center 2500 Sullivant Avenue Free Clinic Vineyard Columbus 171 E. 5th Ave PHYSICAL WELL BEING Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to succeed at Franklin University and beyond. Local, accessible health and well-being services are available to provide the community with resources, ongoing care and prevention. 6 7

5 MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ COUNSELING SERVICES Mental health, substance abuse and counseling services provide a network and support for intervention and prevention. Franklin University is dedicated to ensuring the wellness of its community by providing a list to the following related services. It is important to contact the appropriate agency as soon as possible if the service is needed. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous or Franklin County Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) Gamblers Anonymous or Maryhaven Narcotics Anonymous or x Overeaters Anonymous or SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Screening for Mental Health, Inc Franklinton Health Center 1511 West Broad Street Hilltop Neighborhood Health Center 2500 Sullivant Avenue

6 DISABILITY SERVICES Advocacy and Protective Services Association for the Developmentally Disabled MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES MentalHealth.gov Mental Health America of Franklin County Netcare Access North Central Mental Health Services Suicide Prevention or SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence SARNCO (Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio) sexualassaultresponsenetwork/ HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES Alzheimer s Assoc. of Central Ohio or or Support groups, educational programs, professional training, 24/7 helpline, and care consultants. Autism Society of America Goodwill Columbus

7 FAMILY CARE AND ASSISTANCE The following programs provide advocacy and social services to families and children in the Columbus area and beyond. The Franklin University community can utilize these agencies for assistance, outreach and support. LOCAL SERVICES Action for Children Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio Birthright of Columbus Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence Central Community House Child Development Council of Franklin County Columbus Urban League (614) Community Refugee and Immigration Services Directions for Youth and Families Franklin County Children Services children_services/ Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence The Ohio Benefit Bank Parents Anonymous SARNCO (Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio) (614) sexualassaultresponsenetwork/ Victim Assistance Program victimassistanceprogram.org/ YMCA of Columbus NATIONAL SERVICES Birthright International The Benefit Bank Parents Anonymous YMCA

8 CLOTHING, FOOD, FURNITURE AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE Franklin University is committed to providing access to agencies for some of the most fundamental human needs. From assistance in obtaining clothing, food, furniture and housing to advocacy and development, these services can assist in lifestyle security. LOCAL Free Clinic Faith Mission Goodwill Columbus MAP Furniture Bank Salvation Army Northwest United Methodist Church Westside Free Store Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio: COHHIO Columbus Housing Partnership: Homeport Southeast, Inc.: Friends of the Homeless Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence Faith Mission

9 Columbus Urban League Habitat for Humanity Hands On of Central Ohio YMCA (adult men) or (adult men and women) YWCA

10 EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Education stretches far beyond the experience at Franklin University. These education and employment services provide the community with means to obtain additional education and job placement as well as counseling, advocacy and further skill development. Alvis House Community: Reentry Services Apprisen: Consumer Credit Counseling Career Transition Institute Center of Vocational Alternatives Columbus Council on World Affairs Columbus Literacy Council EXT 1 Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Columbus Urban League COWIC (Center Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation) Economic and Community Development Institute womens-business-center Henkels & McCoy Training Services Jewish Family Services Godman Guild Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) New Directions Career Center Ohio Community Development Corporations LEGAL SERVICES A number of free and low-cost mediation and legal services are available to the Franklin University community. They provide access and support for a variety of issues, and can provide mediation for prevention and intervention. Capital University Legal Clinic The Legal Aid Society of Columbus Columbus Urban League Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence

11 FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY CONTACT INFORMATION Office of Student Life Christopher Tyner Director of Student Experience and Student Ombuds Franklin University Student Services Center 201 South Grant Ave Columbus, OH Office of Community Standards Matthew Perdue Director of Community Standards & Student Engagement Analytics Franklin University Student Services Center 201 South Grant Ave Columbus, OH Title IX Office Blake J. Renner, Ed.D. Associate Dean of Students & Title IX Coordinator Franklin University Student Services Center 201 South Grant Ave Columbus, OH