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Fairfield County The
County Resource Directory Click this link: http://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/ |
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| The Foundation 1000 W. Fifth St. Lancaster 740-653-3233 |
The Foundation serves free hot meals at the above address to those in need. Dinners are served at 5:00 p.m. every day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Information & Referral Positive Parents Network 4095 Lithopolis Rd NW Lancaster 740-654-2873 |
An information and support network for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00p.m. Meetings are held at the Fairfield County District Library in the 2nd floor meeting room. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ombudsman 197 E. Gay Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Fairfield Industries 219 N. Columbus St . Lancaster 740-687-7230 |
Fairfield Industries provides training and employment services for any Fairfield County resident over 16 years of age who is mentally or developmentally handicapped. They also provide senior services and recreational services to eligible persons. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired 485 Richland Ave. Athens 740-592-4411 |
Contact: Leslie Alloway Low Vision Assessment and Services:Community Rehabilitation Teaching, Assessment and Services. Orientation and Mobility Assessment and Training. Contact Joseph Green for Vocational Evaluation/Counseling, Training and Job Placement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Child Protective Serivces Fairfield County Children Services Division 1587 Granville Pike Lancaster 740-653-4060 |
Services for children include: Intake & investigation of child abuse, neglect, and dependency; Protecetive services for endangered children; In-home casework and homemaker services; Placement services for children in need of protection. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adult Protective Services Fairfield County Department of Human Services 121 Chestnut St . Lancaster 740-653-1701 |
To respond to and investigate reports of elderly abuse, exploitation or neglect in a timely manner, and to offer assistance where needed |
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Central
Ohio Area Agency on Aging |
For more than 30 years, the Central Ohio Area Agency
on Aging has been a resource for older adults and their families.
COAAA provides information, resources and education to the community,
as well as provides services for older adults to continue independent
living in their own homes. Home-based services include the PASSPORT
and Senior Options Programs. |
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| Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Fairfield County Board of MRDD 795 College Ave. Lancaster 740-687-7240 |
Fairfield Co. Board of MRDD has four components: Residential Services, Case Management, Family Resource Services and Behavior Supports. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services Fairfield County Mental Health & Recovery Services 1560 Sheridan Dr . Lancaster 740-654-0829 |
Crisis Intervention & Referrals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services Mid-Ohio Counseling Center 624 E. Main St . Lancaster 740-687-0042 |
Adult, Adolescent, Family and Marital Counseling. Counseling is available for stress, anger management, co-dependence, and substance abuse. Accepts Medicaid as payment source. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services New Horizons Youth and Family Center 1592 Granville Pike Lancaster 740-687-0835 |
Provides comprehensive mental health care for children, adults and families. Sliding scale fee is available for income eligible persons. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Information
& Referral http://www.informationreferral.org/
Linking people with services in Fairfield County
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General information & referrals for Fairfield County residents. Phone line only. OCIRP
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| Domestic Violence The Lighthouse PO Box 215 Lancaster 740-687-4423 |
Provides shelter for women and children, legal advocacy, support groups & counseling, and hosts a 24-hour hotline. Location of shelter is confidential, must call phone number to arrange a safe meeting place. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic Violence Lutheran Social Services-DOVE Program St. Paul 's Lutheran Church Annex Lancaster 740-228-5200 |
Provides group counseling for men who are responsible for domestic violence in their relationships. Domestic Options to Violence Education/Therapy Group (DOVE) assists men in changing behaviors, and learning acceptable options to resolve conflict. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
315 North Columbus Street Suite 200
(740) 653-6618 |
Our Mission Statement : The Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority is dedicated to serving low-income families and individuals in Fairfield County to help them obtain suitable and affordable housing. We strive to provide professional services and to promote self-sufficiency in a courteous and respectful atmosphere. |
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| Habitat for Humanity http://www.fairfield-habitat.org/index.html Need to Get In Touch? Contact Info Habitat for Humanity of
Fairfield County Office: 10a-3p daily,
closed on weekends and holidays Location 3476 Cincinnati-Zanesville
Rd. NE
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Our Mission Statement "Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses, so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God's love and can live and grow into all that God intends." |
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| Homeless Services of Fairfield County 1582 East Main St Lancaster 740-687-0500 |
Emergency shelter is a 14 bed facility for single individuals who are homeless not by choice. No families are served through this facility. Services include: bed, shower, meals, laundry facilities, and short-term case management. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Foundation Shelters 800 W. Sixth Ave. Lancaster 740-653-1961 |
Provides a shelter for homeless men, women and children. It's an overnight shelter only. For the Men's shelter call 740-653-1960, and Women and Children's shelter call 740-653-1961. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Ohio Legal Aid Society, Inc. 112 North Pearl St Lancaster 740-653-7705 |
Legal assistance to low-income persons in civil cases. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Homeless Services of Fairfield County 1582 East Main St Lancaster 740-653-2012 |
Homeless Prevention Program has two main components: Home Management classess and Housing Counseling. An up-to-date list of housing available in the area is maintained. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Salvation Army 228 Hubert Ave Lancaster 740-687-1921 |
Provide for emergency and disaster services with emergency food orders, lodging, limited meals, clothing and funiture distribution when available. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St. Peter's Lutheran Church-ELCA 105 Mulberry St . Lancaster |
Free clothing give-a-way every Thursday from 1-3pm. Service is for families and you do not have to show verification of income. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fairfield Center for Disabilities & Cerebral Palsy
681 E. Sixth Ave. Lancaster 740-653-5501 |
Provides programming for adults with physical, sensory or other developmental disablities or disablities caused by an accident, and transportation for persons with disabilities and elderly (income eligible). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lancaster-Fairfield County Community Action 1743 E. Main St . Lancaster 740-653-4146 |
FEMA funds for emergency financial assistance up to $300 for individuals with an eviction notice or a foreclosure. Also provide assistance with HEAP, Holiday assistance, and food pantry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Community Kitchen First United Methodist Church Lancaster 740-653-330 |
Free lunch provided on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 noon. The entrance is through the doors on High St. side of the church. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Department of Human Services Fairfield County Department of Human Services 121 E. Chestnut St . Lancaster 740-653-1701 |
Assistance with health care, food stamps, Financial assistance, food stamps, Shelter and transportation |
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| The Foundation 1000 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster 740-653-3233 |
Foundation Dinners serves free hot meals at the above address for those in need. Dinners are served at 5:00pm every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lutheran Social Services-Food Pantry 704 E. Main St . Lancaster 740-687-3510 |
Food pantry assistance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fairfield County Health Department 1587 Granville Pike Lancaster 740-653-5317 |
Medical services by appt. only: Well child physical exams and follow-up for 0-18yrs; Prenatal care; Nursing services for TB control, immunizations, health educ., communicable disease follow-up; WIC; Adult and Child Immunizations. Medicaid & sliding scale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fairfield
Medical Center 740-687-8000 800-548-2627 |
Our Mission
Statement Fairfield Medical Center's team provides
efficient, compassionate, Our Vision Fairfield Medical Center is becoming the nationally recognized hospital of choice for Southeastern Ohio known for the clinical excellence and compassionate care that is provided by a proud team of professionals who love what they do. Fairfield Medical Center |
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| Fairfield Regional Vision Rehab Center, Inc. 784 East Main St. , Suite D Lancaster 740-687-4785 |
Assitance with paying for eyeglasses and eye exams. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fairfield County AIDS Task Force 800 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster 740-681-4707 |
Inside Foundation shelters. Offer a variety of programs and services for people living with HIV/AIDS, their family members, friends and caregivers. Access to Ryan White case management/funds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pickerington Senior Citizen Center 150 Hereford Dr . Pickerington 740-837-3020 |
Offers a variety of educational, recreational, social and service opportunities to area residents age 55 and over. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Member National Guardianship Association Other Guardianship Programs in Ohio
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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. |
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Fairfield Mental Health Consumer Group 1663 East Main Street Lancaster, OH 43130 Ph: 740-654-0477 |
FMHCG, Inc./Our Place is a dynamic peer center for education, support, advocacy, socialization and more. Since 1996, Our Place has been bringing together consumers of mental health and addiction services in the Fairfield County area to develop peer services which enhance RECOVERY. Currently, Our Place offers a Respite Care program, and is actively working on a transitional housing program. Additionally, Our Place is a certified BRIDGES teaching site, with the next class to begin around March -April, 2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pickerington Food Pantry Contacts for more information:
Mondays: |
Please contact Beth with questions or stop by during our regular hours. Donations and Volunteers The Pickerington Food Pantry would not exist without the generous support, work, and donations from the Pickerington Community. We are always in need of donations and volunteers to help out. Please contact Beth or Tammy. Donations can be dropped off during Food Pantry hours Volunteers help in many ways including working at the Food Pantry, organizing food drives, as well as sorting and putting away donations. It is great for service requirements and groups |
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Fairfield
County Family, Adult and Children First Council Becky Edwards, Executive
Director Toni Ashton, Coalition Director tswain@co.fairfield.oh.us Jennifer Turnes, Help Me
Grow Project Director Judy
Matheny, Administrative Assistant Molly Swisher, Information & Referral Executive Director mswisher@informationreferral.org |
Welcome! The Fairfield County Family and Children First Council is a partnership of public and private non-profit and for-profit child and family serving agencies and organizations committed to improving the well-being of children and families in Fairfield County. OUR MISSION In the pursuit of a better quality of life for the families, adults and children of Fairfield County, it is the vision of the Council to create and facilitate a coordinated system of services that responds to the strengths and needs of our community. As a partner with the Ohio Family and Children First Council we share their mission to: Enable Every Child To Succeed |
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| Southeast Ohio Sight Center 3S8A Lincoln Center Lancaster OH 43110- (730) 687-4785-. 1-S00-969-3490 Fax: (740) 689-9753 |
INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES — Older Blind and
Visually liiipaired The following. information is provided to let you know about a very important, yet often overlooked benefit to our older citizens under Title VII, Chapter 2, also known as the Older Blind Act. This pro’ am is particularly helpfUl to folks with Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and VictjiuS of a cerebral vascular accident that affected vision. The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission awarded a grant to the Southeast Ohio Sight Center in Lancaster to provide services to individuals age 55 and older who are Jegally blind or have a progressive eye disorder leading to le2al blindness. Services are provided free of charge. However, individual participation to pay a poition of the costs is encouraged for those who wish contribute to their own program. The goal of the program is to promote independent living for eligible participants with visual impainuents. Individuals living in a nursing home-care facility are not eligible to receive services under Title VII, Chapter 2. Services oflered include an in-home evaluation, followed up with the necessary visual aids, magnifiers, adaptive equipment, and training by a Rehabilitation Teacher. By helping the blind or severely visually impaired to become more self sufficient in daily living activities we hope to create a safer home, increase the length of time they are able to care for themselves, and improve their overall quality of life. Other benefits available may include reader services, guide services, Braille instruction, and transportation to other approved services in the rehabilitation plan. For more information .Øfl the Independent Living Program for Older Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired, contact the Southeast Ohio. Sight Center, Inc. at 687 4785 or, if calling outside the local area, 1- 800-969-3490 (Toll Free in Ohio). Private Non-Profit 501 (cX3) Agency ‘Providing opportunities to individuals with visual impairments” |
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The United
Way of Fairfield County http://www.uwayfairfieldco.org/index.php Phone: (740) 653-0643 Fax: (740) 653-1139 |
Our Mission: Improving lives through the caring power of our community Our Vision: We will focus our resources to achieve the greatest impact on community needs. We will accomplish our mission by convening, leading and challenging community partners to develop and support programs that improve quality of life. We will create long-term change by measuring results. |
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Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) guide to Disability Resources on the Internet |
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. |
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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION - Take Control. We Can Help Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA 30357-0669 800-283-7800 |
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Arthritis Walk - JOIN THE TEAM FOR A CURE - ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION |
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New Horizons Youth and Family Center 1592 Granville Pike For Appointments Call |
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Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living http://www.socil.org/about.html CONTACT US Fairfield 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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American
Red Cross 121 West Mulberry Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130, 740.687.5585 |
Making America Ready: the Red Cross Prepares Communities
With the launch of the Together We Prepare campaign, Red Cross chapters nationwide are employing innovative efforts to ensure the readiness of their neighbors. |
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| Big
Brothers/Big Sisters Anna Tobin, Executive Director 111 S. Broad Street P.O. Box 962 Lancaster, OH 43130 (740) 687-9477 fax: (740) 687-9277 |
Matches and monitors screened volunteers with at-risk youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides opportunities for children to become caring, confident, competent adults. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ohio Therapeutic Riding Stables www.helpinghooves.org/ |
Helping
Hooves Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Children with special needs emotionally and behaviorally challenged can find educational, therapeutic, recreational opportunities at Helping Hooves Therapeutic Riding. |
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| Fairfield Center for Disabilities and Cerebral Palsy 681 E. Sixth Avenue Lancaster, Ohio 43130 (740)653-5501 (740)653-6046 If you have any questions please feel free to call us, email us, or if you have a comment, please feel free to sign our guestbook! Thank you! Or give us a call at (740) 653-5501Transportation (740) 653-1186 |
About our programs The Center currently offers the following programs and services: Medical Transportation ADA Advocacy Site Survey Wheelchair Ramp and Home Modifications Peer Support Information and Referral Equipment and Referral Equipment Loan Closet Lifetime Learning Program for Adults with Disabilities |
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| Search for Housing in Ohio |
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Disability Housing Network http://www.disabilityhousingnetwork.org
Disability Housing Network
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Disability Housing Network's Mission Disability Housing Network (DHN) was established to promote and support education and best practices in the development and management of rental housing for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities by member nonprofit housing development corporations. |
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Faith in Action - Fairfield County 4110 Brook Road Lancaster, Ohio 43130-9115 Postal Address 239 W. Main Street Lancester, Ohio 43130 Contact : Ms Jane Stout Phone : 740-503-1824 Hours: M-F 8am to 4pm |
Our Mission Through the Faith in Action-Fairfield County Program, interfaith volunteers will provide compassionate care and services to the elderly and disabled, assisting them to remain independent and in their own homes. Services Include: Visiting and Companionship Light Household Chores and Errands Minor Home Repairs and Yard Work Local Transportation |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fairfield County
http://www.bbbs-fairfieldoh.org/
111 South Broad
Street, Suite 106 |
The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures, and stronger communities for all.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.
Nationally, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves over 200,000 children, ages 6 through 18, in 5,000 communities across all 50 states. Our goal: to serve one million children. Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring helps at-risk youth overcome the many challenges they face. Research by Public/Private Ventures (P/PV) consistently shows that Little Brothers and Little Sisters are:
• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol • 52% less likely to skip school • 37% less likely to skip class • More confident in their schoolwork performance • Able to get along better with their families |