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Adams
County
The
County Resource Directory
provides a self-service database of agencies
and programs serving County residents. |
| Adams Co. Health Department 116
West Mulberry St . West Union937-544-5547 |
Health clinics, immunizations, screenings, HIV
testing, and nutritional counseling. County birth records. |
Ombudsman
1644 11th Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
1-800-841-2227 or 740-353-5263 |
The Ombudsman addresses the concerns of consumers
in a variety of long term care settings. by investigating and
resolving complaints; Promoting the enforcement of laws and
regulations; Advising and recommending policy to sttae andd
federal government agencies on long term care issuses; and educating
the public, consumers, providers, and policy makers. |
| Information & Referral Ten-Ten Hotline
2203 25th Street Portsmouth |
General Information & Referral Hotline,
Crisis Hotline. |
Domestic Violence
Reach Out, Inc.
192 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
West Union
1-800-448-2273 |
Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence.
For confidentiality, the Ten-Ten Hotline will page the Adams
Co. Reach-Out worker. The Reach-Out worker will then call the
caller back. |
Adams/Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc.
200 South Green St .
Georgetown |
Community services to residents of Adams &
Brown counties, including Emergency Assistance, HEAP, homeless
prevention programs, child care & development, older adult
support & independence programs. |
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Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
800 Gallia St., suite 700
Portsmouth
1-800-837-2508 |
Legal aide representation for those living within
federal poverty guidelines. |
Adams Metropolitan Housing Authority
900 Cemetary Street
Manchester
937-549-2648 |
Administers seciton 8 vouchers and certificates
to low-income families |
Inter-Faith House
503 E. N. Street
West Union
937-544-7141 |
Financial aid for prescriptions and utilities
up to $50 on a loan basis |
Adams Co. Shelter for the Homeless-Project Hope
8990 Blue Creek Rd.
Blue Creek
937-544-8164 |
26-bed shelter primarily serving homeless families
in Adams, Brown & Highland counties. Provides education,
medical, and home placement services. Also, job training/GED
classes and Food pantry. Rev. Imogene Kidder, Director, phone
# 937-544-4188. |
Adams Co. Apartments
937-544-5581 |
Call Shawnee Mental Health for referral. 13-unit
housing complex for chronically mentally ill consumers. |
Project Share
200 S. Green St .
Georgetown |
In exchange for 2 hours of volunteer work and
$15, receive enough groceries for a family of four for approx.
one week. Project open to anyone. |
Adams Co. Veterans Services
641 Panhandle Ave.
West Union
937-544-5505 |
Financial Aid for Veterans and their families
to help with needs. |
Information & Referral
Adams Co. Department of Human Serivces
482 Rice Drive
West Union
937-544-2371 |
Assistance
with health care, food stamps, Financial assistance, food
stamps, Shelter and transportation |
Child Protective Serivces
Adams Co. Children Services Board
300 North Wilson Drive
West Union
937-544-2511 |
Services
are for families with children determined to be at risk of
abuse and neglect |
Adult Protective Services
Adams Co. Department of Human Services
482 Rice Drive
West Union
937-544-2371 |
Investigate complaints of abuse, neglect, and
exploitation of 60+ individuals; provide services to protect
the 60+ population. |
Area on Aging
Area Agency on Aging, Distric 7, Inc.
214 North College Avenue
Rio Grande
740-245-5306 |
Passport, age 60 or older. Service Coordination
for Personal care, Homemaker, home-delivered meals, ERS, medical
transportation services. |
Adams Co. Senior Citizens Council, Inc.
110 West Main Street
West Union
937-544-3937 |
Generic Information / Referrals for Aging populaiton.
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Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities
Adams Co. Board of MRDD
3964 Wheat Ridge Rd.
West Union
937-544-2574 |
County
agency providing supports to children and adults who have
mental retardation or developmental disabilities. |
Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services
Ten-Ten Hotline
2203 25th Street
Portsmouth |
Crisis Intervention & Referral Hotline.
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Shawnee Mental Health Center, Inc.
192 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
West Union
937-544-5581 |
Mental Health case management, psychiatric services,
vocational assistance, substance abuse & mentally ill residential
treatment, family support groups, linkage to emergency services
24 hrs/day. |
Rx for Ohio
Website; http://www.rxforohio.org/who/ |
RxforOhio is a program that connects qualified,
low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from
the pharmaceutical manufacturer. |
Adams Co Multi-Purpose Senior Center
111 W. Main St
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-3021 |
Senior Citizens Center |
Adams County Senior Citizens Council,
Inc.
215 N. Cross St., Rm 102
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-3979 |
Senior Citizens Center |
Adams
Brown Economic Opportunities, Inc
200 South
Green Street Georgetown, OH 45121
937/378-6041
937/378-3039 fax
www.abceoi.org
Virginia
Baldwin, Director www.abhs_abcap@yahoo.com
Alvin
Norris, Executive Director W8ujm@earthlink.net
Full Day,
Part Day, Home Based, Early Head Start, ELI, School District
WEBSITE;
http://www.ohsai.org/aboutus.html |
As
a professional organization, we are dedicated to advocacy,
training and providing support which enhances and fosters
growth of our individual members, member agencies, partners
and others who impact the lives of children and families.
OHSAI Values
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP We recognize that strong and effective
leadership requires reciprocal, interactive, positive partnerships
with all members of the community who touch the lives of children
and families. We encourage continual personal and professional
growth.
ACHIEVING QUALITY The quality and performance of our efforts
in all areas are guided by high standards and a strong sense
of responsibility. We encourage personal responsibility and
growth while supporting innovative approaches and solutions.
ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS We promote inclusion and diversity
in all aspects of our lives. We foster an environment of honesty,
integrity, respect, teamwork and trust. |
Alcohol,
Drug Addiction, Mental Health Services Board of Adams-Lawrence-Scioto
Counties
Tony Pollard, MPA,
Executive Director
802 Chillicothe Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Tel: 740-354-5648 or 1-888-354-5648 (Toll Free)
Fax: 740-353-5327
Email: alsbd@adamhsals.org
Web: www.adamhsals.org
CLICK HERE TO SEE
WEBSITE;
http://www.communitiesofcare.com/als/index.php
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The
Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board
of Adams-Lawrence- Scioto Counties present Communities of
Care, your online resource for alcohol, drug addiction, and
mental health services in Adams, Lawrence, and Scioto Counties.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Board's mission is to ensure the availability and accessibility
of effective, culturally competent and high quality mental
health, alcohol and other drug services to the residents of
Scioto, Lawrence and Adams Counties. |
The
Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) Guide to Disibility Resources
on the Internet.
http://www.disabilityresources.org/OHIO.html
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What We Are... Disability Resources,
inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote
and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information
that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work
and play independently. 
Who We Serve... We serve thousands of individuals with
disabilities through a multidisciplinary network of service
providers and consumers. In order to reach as many people with
disabilities as cost effectively as possible, we target our
services and publications to libraries, disability organizations,
independent living centers, rehabilitation facilities, educational
institutions, and health and social service providers.
What We Do... We disseminate information about books,
pamphlets, magazines, newsletters, videos, databases, government
agencies, nonprofit organizations, telephone hotlines and on-line
services that provide free, inexpensive or hard-to-find information
to help people with disabilities live independently. |
| Ohio
Centers for Independent Living
Independent Living
Options
Lin Laing, director
632 Vine St., Suite
601
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-2600 voice
(513) 241-7170 TTY
(513) 241-1707 fax |
Counties
served: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Highland,
Warren
To e-mail Independent
Living Options
Links
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Mouth Magazine
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Opening Doors: A
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Ohio Disability
Agencies
Governor's Council
on People with Disabilities
Ohio Developmental
Disabilities Council (DDC)
Ohio Department
of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD)
Ohio Rehabilitation
Services Commission (RSC) |
SafeLink
Wireless
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx |
SafeLink
Wireless is a government supported program
that provides a free cell phone and airtime each
month for income-eligible customers.
How to Qualify
The process to qualify
for Lifeline Service depends on the State you live in. In
general, you may qualify if...
- You already participate in other State or Federal assistance
program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food
Stamps and Medicaid.
Your total household income is at or below 135% of the
poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal
Government.
- No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Service
through another phone carrier.
- You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order
for us to ship you your free phone you must live at a residence
that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but
P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.
In addition to meeting
the guidelines above you will also be required to provide
proof of your participation in an assistance program, or proof
of your income level.
In addition to meeting the guidelines
above you will also be required to provide proof of your participation
in an assistance program, or proof of your income level |
Long
Term Care Resources
http://www.ltc-resources.com/state/ohio/adams.htm |
Care
Facilities in Adams County
Hillcrest Nursing Home
3564 Lawshe Road
Peebles, OH 45660
937-386-2522
Total Beds: 50
Certifications: Medicare, Medicaid
Adams County Manor
10856 State Route 41
West Union, OH 45693
937-444-2576
Total Beds: 40
Certifications: Medicare, Medicaid
Eagle Creek Nursing
Center
141 Spruce Lane
West Union, OH 45693
937-544-5531
Total Beds: 100
Certifications: Medicare, Medicaid
Revmont Nursing Home
7980 State Route 125
West Union, OH 45693
937-544-2923
Total Beds: 16
Certifcations: Medicare, Medicaid
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