*Anti-Violence*
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
BRAVO (Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization)
This is a Columbus, OH based organization to prevent and respond to anti-GLBT violence as well as domestic violence.
Men Can Stop Rape
This is a Washington, DC based organization that empowers male youth to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of men's violence.
*Self Defense Programs That Welcome GLBT people*
Full-impact self defense training for women, men, teens and children in the Central Ohio area
Model Mugging Worldwide
Women's full-impact self defense training
*Sexual Abuse and Intimate Abuse*
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
Information about Sexual Assault, prevention and intervention as well as great shopping opportunities.
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. The site has statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
For information on Domestic Violence, including prevention & education information and statewide resources.
Useful Phone Numbers:
*HIV/AIDS*
Columbus AIDS Task Force delivers comprehensive case management; support, medical, mental health, and housing services; advocacy for those living with HIV/AIDS; and provides prevention education.
*Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues*
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization
This is the home page of the local organization in Central Ohio that provides education and outreach about Anti-GBLT violence and same-sex intimate abuse. They offer a number of services including advocacy, support groups, crisis counseling, support working with police, and self defense classes.
Community United Against Violence
This is a great site for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people who have questions about or experiences with either same-sex intimate abuse and/or violence and anti-glbt violence and/or harassment. The page also provides links and phone numbers to similar agencies across the United States.
A Support Group for Crossdressers, Transvestites, Transexuals, and Their Families
Resources and information for sexually diverse youth.
National Leather Association, Columbus Ohio Chapter
NLA: Columbus is a pansexual organization dedicated to education and understanding of alternative sexual lifestyles.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Stonewall Columbus is a human rights organization serving Central Ohio through advocacy, community building and education.
*Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Addiction*
A pro-recovery site dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders, and their loved-ones.
An activism/advocacy page relating to women's body image and the media. Their focus is to dismantle western society's obsession with thinness.
Self-Help, Addiction, & Recovery Links
This site is intended to help those in or seeking recovery from various addictions, obsessions & compulsions.
AA of Central Ohio Group Fellowship
AA central office serving thirty-seven counties in central and southeastern Ohio. Meeting lists.
*Suicidal Thinking*
An international organization that attempts to reduce suicide by providing emotional support.
An organization providing emotional support to people who feel suicidal
Suicide: Read This First
Short page dealing with suicide, geared towards people considering killing themselves.
Offering direction for immediate crisis intervention and emotional support for those who are gravely suicidal.
Suicide Prevention Services Phone Numbers:
suicidehotlinecolumbus (24 hours / 7 days):
*General Mental Health Information*
A free directory of therapists and counselors who believe that people are equipped to transform the obstacles to health and happiness.
One of the best online mental health resources from Dr. John Grohol. This site also includes online screening tests.
An award winning, comprehensive guide to mental health online.
Online Dictionary of Mental Health
A global information resource and research tool covering all of the disciplines contributing to our understanding of mental health.
Contains informative sections regarding child and adolescent psychiatric disorders.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Information, support, online screening, etc. by a patient run support network.
The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource
A self-help site for those with anxiety disorders.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Promotes the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders and improves the lives of all people who suffer from them.