Delaware County

The County Resource Directory
provides a self-service database of agencies
and programs serving County residents
.

Click this link http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/

Senior Services for Independent Living
145 W. William St. Room D
Delaware
740-369-9628
This agency provides direct services to residents age 60 and over and the handicapped allowing them to remain safely in their own homes. Services include homemaker,personal care,respite,transportation,outreach,referral and supportive services.
Area on Aging
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
174 East Long St.
Columbus
614-645-7250
Adult day services, Companion services, Home delivered meals, Home medical equipment, Homemaker services, Home repair, Electronics monitoring systems, and medical transportation.
Ombudsman
Delaware County 197 E. Gay Street Columbus Ohio 1-800-536-5891 Or 614-221-5891
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
Council for Older Adults of Delaware County
236 West Central Ave.
Delaware
740-363-0473
The council office serves as a resource center and repository of brochures, booklets and other material covering a variety of social, financial and health-related issues relevant to the lives of older adults.
People In Need
274 N. Sandusky Street
Delaware
740-363-6284
This family service agency provides emergency assistance to residents of Delaware County. Seven programs address specific areas of need: food,utilities,medical,dental care for children,Christmas clearinghouse and advocacy.
Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities
Heritage Day Health Center
100 Willow Brook Way South
Delaware
740-369-0048
The Center provides comprehensive day services to physically and/or mentally impaired adults enabling them to continue living as independently as possible in the community. Services include personal care, rehabilitation programs, meals, transportation.

Delaware Department of Jobs and Family Services

Main Office
140 N. Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH 43015
740-833-2300, 740-548-7313 ext. 2300
Fax 740-833-2299

Satellite Office
4565 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
740-369-7647, 740-548-6665
Fax 740-549-4107

http://www.delawaredjfs.org/about.asp

The Delaware County Department of Job and Family Services, with more than 65 employees, provides a holistic approach to assist families and individuals. Our clients face many challenges related to monthly living expenses, healthcare, raising a family, enhancing job skills, and seeking and retaining employment.

The department relies on financial resources from federal, state and local government to serve people in need in our community.

We are also grateful to the many partners who help us serve children, adults, the elderly, job seekers, and employers. Together, we help improve the quality of life for everyone in Delaware County

Child Protective Serivces
Delaware County Department of Human Services
149 N. Sandusky St .
Delaware
740-368-1990
Investigates allegations of child abuse, neglect, and dependency. Support and protective services. Emergency After hours call 740-368-1890.
Adult Protective Services
Delaware County Department of Human Services
149 N. Sandusky St .
Delaware
740-368-1990
Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults 60 years and older.
Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services
Central Ohio Mental Health Center
250 S. Henry St .
Delaware
740-369-4482
Counseling and mental health case management.
The Legal Aid Society
40 West Gay Street
Columbus
614-224-8374
Provides legal services to low-income persons. Alternate # 740-369-3059
Marion Goodwill Industries, Inc.
345 W. Fairground St
Marion
740-387-7023
Assists the physically disabled and economically disadvantaged to attain the fullest development of which they are capable. Services include job training and placement.
Delaware Area Recovery Services
540 US Rt 36
Delaware
740-369-6811
Provides outpatient alcohol and other drug treatment and prevention services to County residents.
Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority
222 Curtis St .
Delaware
740-369-1881
DMHA accepts applications THURSDAYS only from 9am-11am.
Family Matters-Andrew's House
39 W. Winter St.
Delaware
740-368-1732
Monthly dinner open to all.
Delaware County Veterans Services
91 N. Sandusky St
Delaware
740-368-1770
Emergency financial assitance for housing, utilities, food and medical needs. Advocacy and assistance with benefits, information & referral for active duty, honorable discharged veterans and their spouse, widow or dependents.
Grady Memorial Hospital
561 W. Central Ave.
Delaware
740-369-8711
Comprehensive medical hospital. ER 740-368-5100. Social Services 740-368-5203.

RX for Ohio Webite; http://www.rxforohio.org/who/

RxforOhio is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.

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National Guardianship Association

Other Guardianship Programs in Ohio

County Program Name Phone Number
Ashtabula Ashtabula County VGP 440-992-2121
Butler LifeSpan, Inc. 513-868-3210, ext. 208
Clark CARE Program of ELderly United 937-324-9000
Cuyahoga Adult Guardianship Services 216-696-1132
Erie/Huron Catholic Charities Adult Advocacy Services 419-668-3073
Franklin/Fairfield/Fayette
Pickway/Delaware
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Volunteer Guardian Program 614-645-1928
Geauga Catholic Charities Services of Geauga Co. VGP 440-285-3537
Hamilton Cincinnati Area Senior Services, Inc. 513-721-4330, ext. 244
Hamilton/Warren Personal Guardianship Services, Inc. 513-821-5500
Lake Catholic Charities Services, Lake County 440-352-6191
Lorain Volunteer Guardianship Program – Lorain 440-934-3613
Montgomery Life Essentials, Inc. 937-586-0545 x105
Muskingum Muskingum County VGP  740-452-5463
Richland Adult Advocacy Services, Inc. 419-524-0733
Stark Trillium Family Solutions 330-454-7066, ext. 335
Summit Summit County Guardian Volunteer Program 330-643-8771
Summit Summit County Jobs & Family Services 330-643-7214
Trumbull Guardian Angels of Ohio 330-675-2521
The program is designed to serve the severely mentally disabled individuals  that have been judged incompetent by the Probate Court. 
The program offers guardianship of the person only, and will not offer guardianship of the estate. This program will however assist in the facilitation of a payee or guardian of estate when necessary.

Annie's Outreach Center

325 South Sandusky Street

Delaware, OH 43015

Ph:  740-363-1619

Contact:  Molly

Annie's Outreach Center is a consumer owned and operated outreach center serving adults 18 and over with a mental health diagnosis in the greater Delaware County area. Services provided through the facility include education and training opportunities, social and recreational activities, and most importantly, the support of their peers.

RECOVERY & PREVENTION RESOURCES OF DELAWARE AND MORROW COUNTIES

 

118 Stover Drive
Delaware, OH 43015-8601

Phone: (740) 369-6811
Fax: (740) 363-8742
Toll-Free: (800) 641-3924
(Delaware County only)

http://www.rprdm.org/newsandupdates.asp

Recovery & Prevention Resources
is a community-based not-for-profit agency serving Delaware and Morrow counties. We are committed to the prevention, intervention and treatment of alcohol and other drug issues and problems.

 

Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) guide to Disability Resources on the Internet

 

Disabilityresources.org

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 Asthma Coalition

The Ohio Asthma Coalition

You can reach us at:

Barbara Hickcox, Executive Director
The Ohio Asthma Coalition
c/o Ohio Department of Health
246 N. High Street
Columbus, OH  43215
(614) 644-1390
(614) 466-4556 fax

For asthma information: 1-800-LUNG-USA

OHIO Asthma Coalition

 

The Ohio Asthma Coalition is a collaborative group of medical and public health professionals, business and government agency leaders, community activists and others dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma through information-sharing, networking and advocacy.

RECREATION UNLIMITED

To contact us:

Recreation Unlimited Foundation
7700 Piper Road
Ashley, OH  43003

Phone: (740) 548-7006
Fax: (740) 747-2640 or (740) 747-3139

E-mail: info@recreationunlimited.org

Unlimited dreams for individuals with disabilities.

 

 

About Recreation Unlimited

Recreation Unlimited currently serves over 2,700 individuals with disabilities representing up to 14 physical and developmental disability groups from 44 counties in Ohio and five surrounding states.  Recreation Unlimited is the largest provider in the state of Ohio serving individuals with disabilities in the area of sports, recreation and education with the most comprehensive and quality program offerings.

The year-round 195-acre, wheelchair accessible campus features three major residence halls, a private cottage for retreats, multi-purpose lodge, life-time arts building, dining hall, outdoor pavilion, health services center and nurses quarters, outpost camp site, administrative and support buildings.  Outdoor sports facilities include an aquatic center, track and field, tennis and sports court, softball field, golf hole, 25 ft. tree climb, two challenge courses and a 50 ft. Alpine Tower.

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Community Action Organization of Delaware, Madison, & Union Counties Inc.

http://www.caodmu.org/index.htm

 

169 Grove Street
Marysville, Ohio 43040
(937) 642-4986
(800) 858-4452

Community Connections Community Connections is for eligible clients who are serviced by Ohio Edison and participating in HWAP, PIPP or Ohio Energy Credit Program.

Program activities include: roof repair/replacement, electrical safety and health repairs, home weatherization, electric furnace repair/replacement, sump pump repair/replacement and Electric hot water tank repair/replacement.

Other CAO programs are used in conjunction with Community Connections for maximum service delivery. 

 

Elderly Home Repair Program

This program provides minor home repair/maintenance services to qualified seniors homeowners. Priority is given to repairs that focus on health and safety. Services may include: wheelchair ramps, plumbing, electrical repairs, roof repair/replacement and heating unit repair/replacement. This program is linked to other CAO and local programs in an effort to maximize funding efficiency and service provision. http:// www.coaaa.org

Documentation Needed:

Proof of income

Proof of home ownership

Must be 60 or older

 

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)

The purpose of HWAP is to assist low-income households with the conservation of energy through education and home weatherization services. Program activities include: application assistance, estimation/inspection, weatherization services and consumer education. This program is coordinated with other CAO programs and local rehab programs to provide the most comprehensive services. http:// www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/oee/res_hwap.htm

Documentation Needed:

1 year proof of income

Award letter from HEAP (if applicable)

Utility Account Numbers

Proof of Home Ownership

Renters must have landlord approval

 

Delaware General Health District

http://www.delawarehealth.org/

1-3 W. Winter Street

P.O. Box 570

Delaware, Ohio 43015

Phone: 740-368-1700

The Board of Health employs the Health Commissioner, Frances M. Veverka, MPH, who has served the Health District since 1981. She recommends candidates for positions within the health district who then have their employment confirmed by the Board of Health.

Your Health District employs over 60 full and part time professional and support staff who are "dedicated to fostering, protecting and improving the health and the environment of our residents and our community."

Please join us in creating "Healthy People, Healthy Habits in Healthy Communities" as we strive to make Delaware the best community in which to live and work.

Nursing & Personal Health Services
" Adult and Childhood Immunizations
" Flu shots - in season
" Industrial health programs including Health Fairs
" Neighborhood Health Centers
" School Vision/hearing Screenings
" Anonymous HIV Tests
" Blood Pressure Screenings
" Anemia Screenings
" Diabetes Screenings
" Cholesterol Screenings
" Disease outbreak investigations
" Services for Children with Medical Handicaps
" Pregnancy Tests
" Reproductive Health Clinic
" Prenatal Clinic
" Healthy Start Plus Insurance Program
" Help Me Grow Home Visiting Program
" Local Hospital Maternity Unit Inspections
" Daycare Provider Classes

Nutrition
" Women, Infants and Children Nutrition and Counseling Program (WIC)
" Community and School Health Nutrition services
" Healthy Weight Management

Environmental Health
" Food Protection and Public Safety
" Food Service Operation Inspections
" Manufactured Home Park Inspections
Vital Statistics/Data Management
" Maintain records for births and deaths in occurring in
" Delaware County since 1867.
" Genealogical research assistance
" Database of statistics on births, deaths, disease

Emergency Response & Solid Waste
" Household hazardous waste information
" Keep Delaware County Beautiful programs
" Emergency & Disease Response

Health Promotion
" School health education and teach resource services
" Public information and resources
" AIDS/HIV education
" Environmental health education
" Prenatal and maternal/child health education
" Tobacco Program
" Safety Town
" Car Seat inspection
" Car seat and helmet distribution programs
" Cardiovascular Health

Administration
" Finance
" Office recruitment
" Public Information
" Human Resources

 

Help Line of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc.

 

http://www.helplinedelmor.org/index.php

24-Hour Crisis and Support Hotline
211 or 1.800.684.2324
Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
Dial 711 or 1.800.750.0750
*Language Services Available

Delaware County
11 N. Franklin St
Delaware, Ohio 43015
PH: 740.363.1835
Fax: 740.369.0358

Morrow County
950 Meadows Dr, Suite B
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
PH: 419.946.1350
Fax: 419.947.1093

E-mail
outreach@helplinelinedelmor.org

Need help? Need information? HelpLine offers free 24-hour, confidential support to residents of Delaware and Morrow Counties.

24 Hour Crisis Hotline

2-1-1 / I&R S.A.R.N.

Stewards of Children

Connections

Family Education and Support

Support Groups

War & Terriorism

Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services

Board

 

http://www.dmmhrsb.org/

 

40 North Sandusky Street
Suite 301
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Office Hours:
8:30 AM until 5:00PM Weekdays

For crisis services any time of day 
(800) 684-2324

Board Office:
(740) 368-1740
(800) 686-0792
Fax: (740) 368-1744

Each year the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board provides funding for mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services. These prevention and treatment services save lives, work to keep our kids off drugs and alcohol, help keep families together, help people return to work, and make our community a better place to live.

Through a network of providers of care, services available to the community include:

  • Crisis services offering help and assistance 24 hours a day to those experiencing especially difficult times;
  • Counseling for children and adults with mental health and/or alcohol and other drug needs;
  • Shelter and services for victims of domestic violence;
  • Alcohol and other drug prevention, awareness and education services for school children and residents;
  • Community-based support services and safe housing for persons with disabilities;
  • Additional supportive, education and prevention services;
  • Mental health services for children & adolescents;
  • Vocational and rehabilitation services

 

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