24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis, Information and Referral Line
Hotline staff is trained in safety planning and also provide information as well as referrals based on caller’s individual needs.

614-224-HOME (4663)

Temporary Emergency Shelter
The shelter, which is at an unpublished location, offers a safe refuge for victims and their children who are in imminent danger and have no safe place to go.

Community & Legal Advocacy Services
Community advocates help connect victims with other programs and services to overcome barriers related to domestic violence. Case managers can also offer legal advocacy to clients of CHOICES.

Domestic Violence Crisis Counseling 
Individual counseling is provided by licensed professionals to aid in recovery from trauma related to domestic violence.

Community Education Speakers Bureau
Education is the first step in the prevention of domestic violence. LSS CHOICES strives to educate the community at large about domestic violence in general and CHOICES’ programs and services specifically. Our Speakers Bureau is available to speak or exhibit at community or business events in Franklin County. Contact us if you need a speaker or an information table for your event.

Kennel
Only 3% of domestic violence shelters nationwide can accommodate pets. In partnership with Columbus Humane as an extension of their Safe Haven for Pets program, we offer a kennel for pets of victims. There is room for 4 dogs and 8 cats as well as pocket pets. Additional space is available at Columbus Humane. Pets receive free and complete veterinary care, vaccinations, microchips and spay/neuter surgery.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, seek help immediately. There are resources and support available to assist you on the path to safety and healing.

Call the CHOICES 24-hour hotline at: 
614-224-4663

Domestic violence occurs when one person in a relationship uses a pattern of behavior to control the other person. While many commonly associate domestic abuse with physical violence, it can also include other forms or signs, such as emotional/psychological abuse, economic abuse or sexual abuse. 

Click here to learn more about how to identify the warning signs of abuse.