About...

The Healthy Homes Program can tell you how to protect you and your children from household dangers. Learn about:

• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Control of Asthma and Allergies
• Hazardous Products
• Indoor Air Quality
• Mold
• Pests and Pesticides
• Creating a Safe Home

Program Services

• Phone consultation
• Free Lead Testing for children 6 months – 6 years
• In-home visits for childhood lead poisoning prevention, asthma triggers, and other household dangers for citizens with special needs
• Mandatory lead inspections for homes with lead poisoned children
• Free HEPA vacuum loan for lead hazard clean-up
• Presentations to Columbus community organizations, neighborhood associations, day care centers, and school staff
• Displays of healthy home educational information at fairs and special events
• Referrals to services for landlords, tenants, and homeowners

Who Is The Program For?

Residents of the City of Columbus and Worthington are eligible for program services.

How To Use The Program

Call us for a telephone assessment to find out what information and services are right for you.  

Cost

None

Location

• The program is located at the Columbus Health Department.
• In-home visits by appointment for citizens of Columbus and Worthington.

Hours

Free Lead Testing for children 6 months – 6 years offered at the Columbus Health Department on:

• 2nd Thursday of every month 8am - 11am; and
• 3rd Tuesday of every month 3pm – 7pm;
• Other testing times may be arranged by appointment. 

Home Assessments: 8 am - 4:30 pm weekdays

Program Publications

• Columbus Healthy Home Related Service for Landlords, Tenants, and Homeowners
• Control Asthma Triggers: Find Solutions Now
• Healthy Homes Dos and Don'ts
• Columbus Health Department Guidance for Mold Remediation
• Mold and Health Effects
• Mold Clean Up (10 square feet or less)
• Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home
• Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home
• Lead In Your Home:  A Parent's Reference Guide
• Protecting Your Children in Summer (Spanish)

Resources and Links

New York City Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments

Unites States Environmental Protection Agency Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial buildings Guidelines

United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace

Links for Lead

Ohio Department of Health Lead Licensing

Ohio Department of Health Lead and Children

The Centers for Disease Control Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

U. S. EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Lead Programs

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Lead Hazard Control

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Contact Us

Healthy Homes Program: 614-645-8191
Lead Hotline: 614-724-6000
Email: health@columbus.gov