Guernsey County

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

Click this link: http://www.guernseyCounty.org/

Area Agency On Aging
Guernsey County
60788 Southgate Rd
Byesville , OH 43723
Phone; (740) 432-6600
Adult day services, Companion services, Home delivered meals, Home medical equipment, Homemaker services, Home repair, Electronics monitoring systems, and medical transportation
Adult Protective Services
Guernsey County
324 Highland Ave
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 432-2381
To respond to and investigate reports of elderly abuse, exploitation or neglect in a timely manner, and to offer assistance where needed

Ombudsman
Guernsey County 821 Anola Ave.

Suite D Dover Ohio 446221

800-967-0615 OR 330-364-3465

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.
Department of Job and Family Services
Guernsey County
324 Highland Ave
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 432-2381
Assistance with health care, food stamps, Financial assistance, food stamps, Shelter and transportation
Board of MR/DD
Guernsey County
60770 Southgate Rd
Byesville , OH 43723
Phone; (740) 439-4451
County agency providing supports to children and adults who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities
Crisis Intervention/ Mental Health Services
Guernsey County
2500 Glenn Hwy
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 439-4428
Crisis prevention and intervention for drug abuse and mental health services
Child Protective Services
Guernsey County
274 Highland Ave
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 439-5555
Services are for families with children determined to be at risk of abuse and neglect
Domestic Violence
Guernsey County
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
American Red Cross
Guernsey County
142 N 9th St
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 432-3558
Social Services, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Home Health Services, Homeless Services, HomelessShelters, Hospice Services
Shelters
Kno-Ho-Co Ashland Community Action Commission
Guernsey County
120 N 4th St
Coshocton , OH 43812
Phone; (740) 622-9801
Co-Community Action’s Emergency Shelter Program serves four counties providing temporary housing to the homeless.
Food Pantries
Christ United Methodist Church
Guernsey County
2167 North Ave
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 439-4579
Our foodpantry is open to people in need every Tuesday from 1 - 3.
Food Pantries
Guernsey County
PO Box 965
Zanesville , OH 43702
Phone; (740) 452-7519
we now operate a foodpantry, clothing bank, and emergency relief funds through which we provide funding to families
Salvation Army
Guernsey County
221 Dewey Ave
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 432-7759
Services provided are health services, addiction dependency, worship services, and family tracing
Goodwill Industries
Guernsey County
403 Steubenville Ave
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 432-3877
This non-profit organization helps people with education, training, and career services for people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities
Catholic Social Services
Guernsey County
45 N 4th St
Zanesville , OH 43701
Phone; (740) 452-5057
This organization provides services to help children and youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families
United Way
Guernsey County
918 Wheeling Ave
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 439-2667
This organization provides services to help children and youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families
Lutheran Social Services
Guernsey County
110 Mill St
Pleasant City, OH 43772
Phone; (740) 685-0815
This organization provides services for families who need financial, human resources and other support services.
Metropolitan Housing Authority
Guernsey County
1100 Maple CT
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 439-6651
Their programs provide assistance to low and moderate income families and individuals
Health Department
Guernsey County
326 Highland Ave
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 439-3577
The health department performs food licensing and food inspection, vaccination programs, free STD and AIDS tests, and other medical assistance.
American Red Cross
Guernsey County
142 N 9th St
Cambridge , OH 43725
Phone; (740) 432-3558
This agency helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe
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.
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.

  • Find up-to-date information about local health resources in your community
  • Find reliable health information about a number of diseases and conditions by linking to MedlinePlus

"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.

Ohio Child and Infant

Car Seat Safety Inspection Stations

Inspection Stations Found In Ohio (OH)
An Appointment is Necessary or Recommended

Southeastern OH Regional Med Ctr
1341 N Clark St
Cambridge, OH 43725
Located in Guernsey county serving Guernsey counties
phone: 740.435.2513  
Hill

Infant Car Seat Instructions

If you have an infant(s), please review the information below.

NOTE:  Always use a rear-facing car seat until your infant is at least the age of 1 and does not exceed 20 lbs. If your seat has higher weight and height limits, you may extend it's use accordingly. When your child turns 1 and exceeds the car seat’s rear-facing height and weight limits OR your child’s head is within one inch of the car seat top, it is time to graduate to a forward facing car seat.

Birth Through At Least Age 1 and 20 lbs:

If you have a toddler(s), please review the information below

NOTE:  Always use a forward facing (convertible or combo seat) car seat  until the sat's harness no longer fits your toddler. At such time this happens and your child exceeds the car seat’s height and weight limits, OR your child’s shoulders are above your car seat’s top harness slots, OR your child’s ears (the top of your child's ears) are above the the top the car seat, then it is time to graduate to a booster seat.

Age 1+ and over 20 lbs:

SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Prevent Child Abuse Ohio at (614) 722-6800 or pcao@nationwidechildrens.org.

“Love Me…Never Shake Me”

Shaken Baby Syndrome Educational Program

Facts & Statistics: Did you know that….

  • SBS is one of the most violent forms of child abuse, accounting for the majority of severe head injuries in children less than one year of age. It is the most common cause of mortality and long-term disability in infants and young children due to physical abuse.
  • One quarter of SBS victims die – the remaining are often left with brain damage, hearing and/or sight loss, learning difficulties, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, and paralysis.
 

Guernsey County Senior Citizen Center

Proudly Serving Guernsey County Senior

http://www.guernseysenior.org/

1022 Carlisle Ave
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Phone: (740) 439-6681
Fax: (740) 439-7478
Email: sgress@guernseysenior.org

Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas

Services include:

Senior Nutrition/Home Meals

Transportation

Legal Service/Health Assessments

Homemaker Personal Care/Respite

Telephone Reassurance/Friendly Visiting

Information & Referral/Outreach

Activities include:

Arts & Crafts

Physical Fitness

Trips

Social interaction

The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers a variety of services and recreational activities to all senior citizens aged 60 and older. Services include quilting, bridge, crafts, bingo, covered dish dinners, square dancing, line dancing, musical entertainment, and holiday parties. You may have a membership at the Senior Center at age 50 or older and participate in social activities. Membership is a yearly donation of $7.00 but is not necessary to participate in activities.

Ohio Retirement Communities of Guernsey County

Senior Housing and 55 Retirment Communities

 

http://ohretirementcommunities.boomja.com/Guernsey-County-OH-Retirement-Communities-40275.html

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