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Emergency Contacts

If you or someone else is experiencing an emergency, use the resources below to get immediate help. For non-emergency housing questions, please contact I&R CARES during normal business hours.

Call 911 for Emergencies

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or someone is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately.

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Professional Lifelines

Crisis & Mental Health Support

Free, confidential, and compassionate support is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or substance use concerns.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or concerns related to substance use.

Call or Text: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org

Veterans Crisis Line

Confidential support for Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve members, and their families.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use concerns.

Assistance & Advocacy

Safety & Crisis Resources

Connect with national hotlines for specialized assistance, advocacy, safety planning, and resources.

Poison Help

Free expert guidance for poison emergencies and medication questions.

Website: poisonhelp.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Confidential support, safety planning, and local resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence.

Columbus, Ohio Resources

Local Assistance

Local community resources, advocacy programs, child safety networks, and direct contacts for resident emergencies.

Police (Non-Emergency)

For reporting non-critical incidents in Columbus, Ohio.

614-645-4545

Fire Dept (Non-Emergency)

Local fire safety services, inspections, and inquiries.

614-645-4545

Franklin County Children Services

Advocacy, child welfare support, and reporting hotline.

614-229-7000

I&R CARES On-Call Staff

Current resident assistance outside business hours.

+1 (123) 456-7892

Important Notice

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Do not rely on email or online forms for emergency situations. The resources listed above are for crisis support and are not a substitute for emergency services.