Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio

02/12/2026

If the challenge of handling conflict effectively feels ever-present in your personal or professional life, and you are looking for practical tools to help you handle these situations, consider attending an upcoming training program!

With more than 35 years of experience, CMS offers the highest-rated trainings in the area, including:

- Eviction Prevention for Professionals: Develop the insight and ability to assist tenants and landlords in conflict so they may avoid evictions and their harmful effects on a community
- Conflict Resolution Training: Learn practical strategies for how to navigate disagreements between you and others peacefully and respectfully, no matter the situation
- 2-Day Basic Mediation Training: Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to impartially facilitate the resolution of a wide range of personal and professional conflicts occurring between others

We've just launched our 2026 VIRTUAL TRAINING course schedule (CEUs approved) and look forward to another successful year of serving our community!

Learn more: https://communitymediation.com/training/calendar.html

10/30/2025

We are thankful for our partnership with Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio! Earlier this month, Marcus Salter supported a group of Central parents as they learned the dos and don'ts to avoid eviction, emergency resources, and effective ways to get maintenance problems resolved.

06/10/2025

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The Military Women's Memorial is a one-of-a kind tribute to America's Servicewomen, past and present. The Memorial features an education center, interactive exhibits, and a world-class collection of military women's stories.

04/07/2025

HR Professionals: Enhance Your Mediation Skills & Advance Your Career!

Conflict is inevitable, but effective mediation can transform disputes into solutions. Our expert-led training equips professionals with essential skills to resolve workplace, family, and community conflicts.
What You’ll Learn:
- Key dynamics of conflict
- When parties and situations are right for mediation
- 7 stages of the mediation process
- How to manage disputants’ difficult emotions
- Mediator Ethics and Agreement Drafting

Upcoming Trainings:
April 16-17, 2025
September 17-18, 2025
November 19-20, 2025

CE credit available for all trainings!

Register today and make a lasting impact: https://communitymediationservices.thinkific.com/collections

04/03/2025

Attorneys -- Enhance Your Mediation Skills & Advance Your Career!

Conflict is inevitable, but effective mediation can transform disputes into solutions. Our expert-led training equips professionals with essential skills to resolve workplace, family, and community conflicts.

What You’ll Learn:
- Key dynamics of conflict
- When parties and situations are right for mediation
- 7 stages of the mediation process
- How to manage disputants’ difficult emotions
- Mediator Ethics and Agreement Drafting

Upcoming Trainings:
April 16-17, 2025
September 17-18, 2025
November 19-20, 2025

We proudly partner with the Columbus Bar Association!

Register today and make a lasting impact: https://communitymediationservices.thinkific.com/collections

02/11/2025

Behind every eviction statistic is a family struggling to keep their home, and a community damaged by housing instability. As helping professionals, we can step in and make a difference -- but only if we’re equipped with the right tools. This is where our 1/2-Day Eviction Prevention Training for Professionals comes in.

What We Offer:
- Proven strategies to help tenants and landlords avoid the cost and inconvenience of eviction proceedings.
- Guidance on addressing the top 10 mistakes tenants make that lead to eviction.
- Connections to critical Central Ohio resources to support tenants in crisis.
- Tools to help tenants with past evictions or credit challenges access decent housing …even in today’s competitive market.

Help tenants and landlords navigate tough conversations and find the support they need to reduce evictions and create a stronger, more stable community.

To register for our March 13 class, visit: https://communitymediationservices.thinkific.com/courses/eviction-prevention-workshop-for-professionals-mar-13-2025

01/28/2025

If the challenge of handling conflict effectively feels ever-present in your personal or professional life, and you are looking for practical tools to help you handle these situations, consider attending one of our upcoming trainings!

With more than 35 years of experience, we offer the highest-rated trainings in the area, including:
✅Eviction Prevention for Professionals: Develop the insight and ability to assist tenants and landlords in conflict so they may avoid evictions and their harmful effects on a community
✅Conflict Resolution Training: Learn practical strategies for how to navigate disagreements between you and others peacefully and respectfully, no matter the situation
✅2-Day Basic Mediation Training: This comprehensive course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to impartially facilitate the resolution of a wide range of personal and professional conflicts occurring between others

We've just launched our 2025 VIRTUAL TRAINING course schedule and look forward to another successful year of serving our community! Learn more at: https://communitymediationservices.thinkific.com/collections