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280 West Union Street
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: (740) 593-8555
Fax: (740) 592-1113
Contact us by email at athe@ag.osu.edu
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Athens County The
County Resource Directory provides a self-service database Please click this link: www.athenscounty.com |
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| Area Agency on Aging Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging
PSA8 245 Millers Lane Marietta, OH 45750 Phone; 740/374-9436 Fax; 740/374-8038 PASSPORT: 1-800-331-2644 Serving Athens, Hocking,
Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington counties. |
Services include:
CAREGIVER ADVOCACY PROGRAM addresses the growing needs of informal caregivers and those they care for. This program also includes the following:
LEGAL SERVICES are offered to assist you in making arrangements for how you would want your personal and financial affairs handled in the event that you would become unable to manage them for yourself. By thinking about these issues early on, you can avoid conflict in the long run. The decisions you make must be set down in writing, as verbal agreements may be misinterpreted or disputed later on. RESIDENTIAL STATE SUPPLEMENT (RSS) is an Ohio program that assists older persons and qualified people with disabilities who do not medically qualify for nursing home placement, but who live in approved group living settings such as board and care homes and adult foster homes. NUTRITIONAL SERVICES funds safe, nutritional meals that provide 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance for an older adult either in a group setting or delivered to the home. Two times yearly, education material on nutritional subjects is presented to clients. LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM advocates for quality care and addresses the concerns about the quality of long-term care services and negotiates for the solution of problems that arise between providers and consumers of long-term care services. OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEERS are critical to the success of the Ombudsman Program. Volunteers are the first contact most consumers and families have with the program. Regular visits by volunteers empower and educate residents regarding their rights while living in long-term care facilities. HOUSING PROGRAM a federally funded program offering assistance for homeowners 60+ who need home modifications and repairs. Examples of home modification, modifications to an existing bathroom to make it wheelchair accessible. Examples of home repair, repair to a roof or repair of a furnace. TRAININGS are offered with focus being on the 60+ population and topics trainings can also be designed on a request basis from network providers or employers on a multitude of topics. Currently being offered through the Area Agency on Aging is “Sensitivity to Aging” a program designed to increase awareness about aging and the changes which take place as well as sensitizing individuals to changes that take place when we age. Continuing education credits are offered for nursing and caregiver staff for this and other programs. For more information on the training programs and dates of availability, contact the Area Agency on Aging office. |
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| Adult Protective Services 184 N. Lancaster Street Athens,
Ohio 45701 (740) 797-2523 or toll-free 800-762-3775 TTY: (740) 797-2817 Emergency FOOD LINE: 1-800-338-4484 |
Referrals are accepted from anyone. Mandatory reporters,
included in the law are: Senior service providers, ambulatory and
home health agency providers, community mental health, alcohol &
drug treatment facilities. Also, attorney, physician, podiatrist,
dentist, psychologist, coroner, clergyman, nurses, social workers,
any employee of a nursing home, adult day care, alternative home,
hospital or peace officer having reasonable cause to believe an adult
is being abused, neglected or exploited. |
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| Children Services P.O. Box 1046 18 Stonybrook Athens, Ohio 45701 (740) 592-3061 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) After hours: 1-877-477-0772 Fax: (740) 593-3880 |
Services are for families with children determined to be at risk of abuse and neglect | |
| Department of Job and Family Services 184 N. Lancaster
Street Athens, Ohio 45701 (740) 797-2523 or toll-free 800-762-3775 TTY: (740) 797-2817 Emergency FOOD LINE: 1-800-338-4484 |
Assistance with health care, food stamps, Financial assistance, food stamps, Shelter and transportation | |
| Board of DD 801 West Union Street Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: (740) 594-3539 Fax: (740) 593-3189 Superintendent: Jody Harris |
County agency providing supports to children and adults who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities | |
| Crisis Intervention/ Mental Health Services Tri-County
Mental Health and Counseling Services 90 Hospital Dr. ATHENS OH 45701
Phone; (740)592-3091 |
Crisis prevention and intervention for drug abuse and mental health services | |
| Domestic Violence National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) 1-800-787-3224(TDD) |
Services are for families with children determined to be at risk of abuse and neglect | |
| Shelters Good Works Inc. P.O. Box 4 Athens , Ohio 45701 Phone; (740) 594-3339 |
Residents are responsible for cleaning the house, fixing meals, doing laundry and yard work. The Timothy House, located on the west side of Athens currently has four bedrooms with 15 beds, a living room, a kitchen, two bathrooms, two offices, and a large eating/meeting room. The Timothy House is staffed by Good Works full-time staff who work together with an average of 50 volunteers. Covering a geographical area of about 8 counties in SE Ohio, we provide almost 200 homeless people each year a safe, clean and stable place to stay. | |
| Shelters My sister's Place (Domestic Violence Shelter)
No Address Given Phone;
800-443-3402 |
My Sister's Place offers comprehensive services for victims of physical or emotional abuse. These services include:
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| Food Pantries Hocking.Athens.Perry Community Action 11100 State Route 550 P.O. Box 340 Athens, Ohio 45701Phone; 1-800-686-1093 or 740-592-6601
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The development and operation of program services that address such issues as:
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| Salvation Army 1 Townsend pl Athens, OH (740) 593-7082 | Services provided are health services, addiction dependency, worship services, and family tracing | |
| Misc. resource;
Goodwill Industries 786 N 2nd Ave, Middleport, OH (740) 992-4208 |
This non-profit organization helps people with education, training, and career services for people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities | |
| Catholic Social Services 45 N 4th St # 9 Zanesville, OH (740) 452-5057 | This organization provides services for families who need financial, human resources and other support services. | |
| United Way 31630 Chieftain Dr, Logan, OH (740) 385-1389 | This organization provides services to help children and youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families | |
| Lutheran Social Services 1681 E Main St Lancaster, OH (740) 653-2265 | The placement assistance program that the Lutheran Social Services of Mid- America includes clerical work, nursing, food services, laundry housekeeping and a variety of community services in one. | |
| Metropolitan Housing Authority 10 Hope Dr Athens, OH (740) 592-4481 | Their programs provide assistance to low and moderate income families and individuals | |
| Health Department 278 W Union St Athens, OH (740) 592-4431 | The health department performs food licensing and food inspection, vaccination programs, free STD and AIDS tests, and other medical assistance. | |
| American Red Cross 100 S May Ave Athens, OH (740) 593-5273 | This agency helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe | |
| http://jfs.athenscountygovernment.com/index.htm Athens County Department
of Job and Family Services Email: Emergency FOOD LINE: |
Mission As the employees of the
Athens County Department of Job & Family Services, |
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| Ombudsman P.O. Box 370 Reno Ohio 457731-800-833-0830 or 740-374-9436 |
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. | |
| Bipolar Support Groups (DBSA Chapters and Support GroupsAthens
DBSA Ohio University (for college students) Contact 1: Sheila Williams Phone: (740) 593-1616 Contact 2: Laura Merry Additional Phone: (740) 589-7553 Fax: (740) 593-0091 Email: dbsa@Ohio.edu ~or~ DBSA Athens |
Support groups is open to people with depression or bipolar disorder, and to their friends/family members. | |
| 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. | |
The Wire Community Resource Center |
The Wire exists to facilitate social change by providing space and resources to spark creativity in Athens County, Ohio and surrounding communities. Through educational classes, computer access, and a lending library of alternative media, we will promote equality, cultural awareness and social justice. | |
| Go Local Ohio-Southeast website; http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/local/ohiosoutheast/homepage.cfm?areaid=14 | Welcome to Go Local Ohio - Southeast, a joint project between the National Library of Medicine and the Health Sciences Library at Alden Library, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
"Go Local Ohio - Southeast" currently has information on more than 2500 healthcare services across southeastern Ohio’s eighteen counties. The database continues to grow, and we welcome your suggestions for any sites we need to include. |
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Contact information: DRA - Athens Tri-County Mental Health 9 Hospital Drive Athens, OH 45701 Ph: 740-594-1729 Contact: Mike |
DRA is a 12-step program that helps us recover from both our chemical dependency and our emotional or psychiatric illness by focusing on relapse prevention and actrively improving the quality of our lives. |
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| American Diabetes Association - Cure, Care, Commitment. The American Diabetes Association Recognizes this education services as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. Diabetes / Endocrine Center |
arhi Appalachian Rural Health Institute
Diabetes/Endrocrine Center
Programs
The program features a team of clinicians and educators who have years of experience and expertise in diabetes management. The ARHI Diabetes/Endocrine Center Education Program has been Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education*.
Patients need a referral from their primary care provider for participation in the DSMT and MNT programs. Contact your physician for a referral.
Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSM)
Diabetes disease process Nutritional management Physical activity Medications Monitoring glucose levels Preventing complications Goal setting and problem solving Psychosocial adjustment Pre-pregnancy Pregnancy management
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) These services are provided by a registered dietitian. MNT can increase consumer's health and well-being, and increase productivity and satisfaction levels through decreased doctor visits, hospitalizations and reduced prescription drug use.
Pre-Diabetes Program
Have you or a family member been told you have pre-diabetes? We invite you and guest to come to a free class to learn about weight management, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring. No physician referral is required for this program. Contact Suzanna Theodoras to RSVP at 740-566-4872 or by email: theodors@ohio.edu
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American
Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program
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Assists patients in
navigating the cancer journey by providing links to cancer information,
financial aid and insurance resources, support programs, transportation
assistance and home health care resources.
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| Appalachian Community Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice,
and Health Services 30 Herrold Ave. Athens, OH 45701 Phone: (740) 594-8226 Toll Free: 1-800-837-1112 Website: .www.acvna.org |
Business Hours: Monday –Friday (8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Appointment? Yes Provides home health services for persons needing assistance |
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Hocking.Athens.Perry Community Action Hocking.Athens.PerryCommunity Action 11100 State Route 550 P.O. Box 340 Athens, Ohio 45701 |
What's New? Small Grant Available to Assist Eligible Dislocated Workers
New Community Action Office Construction Underway
Down Payment and Rehabilitation Assistance Available for Hocking and Perry Counties
Program To Help Reduce Your Phone Bill - Lifeline Ohio Discount Telephone Program through AT&T
Help Your Neighbors! Our 2007 Campaign is Underway
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Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living SOCIL "Access is Opportunity" Hocking County Office |
ABOUT SOCIL SOCIL, a Center for Independent Living, is a consumer controlled, cross disability, non-residential program providing services to Fairfield and Hocking Counties. It is funded in part by the US Department of Education under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. SOCIL promotes a philosophy of self-determination, peer support, self-help and self-advocacy, system advocacy, and equal access to society. SOCIL believes that people with disabilities have the right to choices and opportunities in society that support and maximize their empowerment, inclusion, leadership, independence and full participation in community life. SOCIL offers a wide variety of services, but four are essential in the efforts of people with disabilities to live independently. (For additional services that SOCIL provides, please see our “Services” page on this website.) Consumers are people who exercise choice and control over their goods or services |
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| United Seniors of Athens County 701
East State Street ;Suite 101 · Athens Ohio 45701 |
United Seniors of Athens County, Inc. (USAC) is a private, not-for-profit, focal point, multi-purpose service provider for senior citizens sixty years old and older living in Athens County, Ohio. United Seniors was incorporated on September 24, 1980. Administrative offices and program areas are in the Athens Community Center at 701 East State Street, Athens, Ohio. Services offered by USAC include Transportation, Adult Day Services, Supportive Services, Socialization, Information & Referral, Health Assessment and Outreach. |
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| The Foundation
for Appalachian Ohio
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Our Mission: Enrich the current and future quality of life in the 29 counties of Appalachian Ohio by fostering access to opportunity. Our Vision: Through the power of charitable giving, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio seeks to achieve a thriving economy, educational excellence and cultural enrichment while recognizing the region’s unique heritage and traditions. Our Goals: * Attract private and public contributions for programs and endowment * Award grants for charitable and civic purposes, and * Provide and promote leadership for collaboration in local and regional initiatives |
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Pioneer Independent Living Center710 Colegate Dr |
Pioneer Independent Living Center serving Athens and Washington Counties |
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Athens County Extension OSU 280 West
Union Street Phone: (740)
593-8555 |
4-H Youth Development Agriculture/Natural Resources Community Development Family Consumer Sciences Family Nutrition Program
OSU Extension's Mission : Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communities through research-based educational programming. OSU Extension's Vision: OSU Extension is a dynamic educational entity that partners with individuals, families, communities, business and industry, and organizations to strenghten the lives of Ohioans. As Extension educators we:
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TASC - Athens County Ohio Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime Telephone
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TASC was initiated in 1972 and is currently operating
in 27 states and 2 U.S. territories. TASC is a program designed to
break the addiction-crime cycle of non-violent, drug-involved offenders
by linking the legal sanctions of the criminal justice system with
the therapeutic intervention of drug treatment programs. Our Mission The Ohio Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime Partnership is committed to the establishment of comprehensive, effective, and accountable service networks that break the cycle of criminal activity associated with the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. Company Profile The Ohio Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime Partnership is committed to the establishment of comprehensive, effective, and accountable service networks that break the cycle of criminal activity associated with the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. |
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Athens County Family & Children First Council 18 Stonybrook
P.O. Box 1046
Athens, Ohio 45701
740-592-9081
740-593-3880 Fax
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VISION
The Council encourages and nurtures the development
of a continuum of quality, responsive services that help families
raise every child to become a healthy, responsible, productive and
law-abiding citizen.
MISSION
The Athens County Family & Children First
Council strives to reduce the stress families face who have a
child with severe problems, or for those who struggle with poverty,
by providing: resources, prevention & access.
The Council builds community assets by enlisting
community leaders, child advocates, and family members to serve
on committees and workgroups that identify community objectives
and plan desired services.
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American Diabetes - Possibly receive free supplies http://www.americandiabetes.com/ Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-254-4667 |
You could be eligible to receive the testing supplies you need, the easy way, for little or no out-of-pocket cost.* Find out if you qualify with a free and simple profile. | |