Columbus Start Anew Clinic

The Columbus Start Anew clinic will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Jones Day Columbus Office (325 John H. McConnell Blvd #600, Columbus, OH 43215). Please join us at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. On-site parking available and will be validated.

The Columbus Start Anew clinic will be offering the following services, at no cost to attendees:

  • Gently-worn professional workwear (in coordination with Dress for Success)

  • Job applications

  • Immigration resources

  • Resume & interview workshops begin at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM

  • Financial literacy workshops begin at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM

  • All other services will be ongoing from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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How to Get Here:

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Driving Directions

  • From Port Columbus Airport: Take I-670 West to the Neil/Goodale Avenue exit. Turn left (South) on Neil Avenue. Go through approximately four traffic lights to the intersection of Nationwide Boulevard and Neil Avenue. Go straight (south) through this light and take the next left-hand turn into the Neil Avenue garage.

  • From the North: From downtown Cleveland, take Interstate 71 South into Columbus (about threehours). Exit I-670 West (airport exit) to the right (west), then exit at the Neil/Goodale Avenue Exit. Turn left (south) on Neil Avenue. Go through approximately fourtraffic lights to the intersection of Nationwide Boulevard and Neil Avenue. Go straight (South) through this light and take the next left-hand turn into the Neil Avenue garage.

  • From the South: Take Interstate 71 North until just on the outskirts of downtown Columbus. Continue Northbound onto State Route 315 North, then exit at Route 33/Long Street/Dublin Road. Turn right (east) and proceed to the next traffic light (Neil Avenue). Turn left (north) onto Neil Avenue. Go through the next traffic (Spring Street), then turn right into the Neil Avenue garage.

  • From the East: Take Interstate 70 West through downtown Columbus. Just over the river, you will see an exit for 315 North Only. Exit 315 North then exit at Route 33/Long Street/Dublin Road. Turn right (east) and go to the next traffic light (Neil Avenue). Turn left (north) onto Neil Avenue. Go through the next traffic light (Spring Street), then turn right into the Neil Avenue garage.

  • From the West: Take Interstate 70 East toward downtown Columbus. Just before the downtown area, exit at 315 North Only. This will cloverleaf around directly onto 315 North. Continue north, then exit at Route 33/Long Street/Dublin Road. Turn right (east) and go to the next traffic light (Neil Avenue). Turn left (north) onto Neil Avenue. Proceed through the next traffic light (Spring Street), then turn right into the Neil Avenue garage.

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Parking and Drop Off

Park in any non-reserved space in the Neil Avenue – Arena District parking garage, located at 300 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 between Spring Street and Nationwide Boulevard and across from the Eye Center. Exit the parking garage at street level from the Northeast corner (the door nearest the elevators) and proceed under the covered walkway to the rear entrance of the Jones Day building. Make sure to bring your ticket with you, as we will be validating parking at the clinic.

If you are using a ride service such as a taxi or Uber/Lyft, instruct the driver to drop you off at 325 John H. McConnell Boulevard. Our building is on the southwest corner of John H. McConnell and Nationwide Boulevards, across John H. McConnell Street from McFerson Commons Park.

Public Transportation Options:

  • Visit the COTA website here to plan a trip using Columbus’s bus system, including bike-and-ride and park-and-ride options.

  • Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are widely available in Columbus.

  • GoGo bicycles and electric scooters are available to rent around the city as well.

Building Information

Proceed to the elevators and ride up to the sixth floor to Jones Day reception, where you will be directed to the clinic. Our main phone number is 614-469-3939. There will be signs to guide you on where to go on the day of the clinic.

Expungement Information

The Jones Day Columbus office will be filing petitions for expungements on behalf of survivors of human trafficking on a rolling basis. If you are interested in learning more or requesting assistance in seeking an expungement, please contact startanew@jonesday.com.

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