Assistance with health care, food stamps, Financial assistance, food stamps, Shelter and transportation

Services are for families with children determined to be at risk of abuse and neglect

To respond to and investigate reports of elderly abuse, exploitation or neglect in a timely manner, and to offer assistance where needed

Ombudsman
Ombudsman1644 11th Street Portsmouth Ohio 45662

1-888-841-2227 or 740-353-5263

County agency providing supports to children and adults who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

This organization provides services to help children and youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families

Services are for families with children determined to be at risk of abuse and neglect.

The health department performs food licensing and food inspection, vaccination programs, free STD and AIDS tests, and other medical assistance.

GO Local Ohio 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.

Executive Director: Matthew D.Markley

Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board

394 Chestnut Street

Chillicothe, OH 45601

(740) 773-2283

1-800-906-6757

http://www.pvadamh.org/bus.htm

United Way of Ross County
53 East Second Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
p: (740) 773-3280 f: (740) 773-3281
info@unitedwayross.org

Welcome

We strive to improve and enhance the quality of life for citizens of Ross County by effectively matching community resources with community needs.

Throughout the year, eighteen agencies administer to the needs

of our community. Some of the services provided by these agencies

and funded by your contributions include: emergency shelter, assistance

with food and medicines, help for domestic violence victims,

rehabilitation and training for the disabled, role models for the young, and recreation and support for families.

www.unitedwayross.org

About Us

Our Mission.

To improve and enhance the quality of life for citizens of Ross County by effectively matching community resources with community needs.

Our Vision.

We will improve lives and build a stronger community. We will do this by focusing on the underlying causes of our most serious problems and identifying solutions and goals to achieve lasting changes – right here in Ross County. We will engage others to join us because it takes the whole community working together to reach these goals. Sometimes we will lead, sometimes we will support. Always, we will listen. Because that’s what matters.

Mid-Ohio Regional
Planning Commission
100 Liberty St, Suite 100
Columbus OH 43215
(614) 228-2663

http://esource.morpc.org/2004-september/gethiptochip.htm

Thanks to efforts by MORPC and its partners, projects funded by the State of Ohio’s Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) are flourishing in central Ohio. The Department of Development makes available a range of housing services (commonly termed “CHIPs”) that are awarded to cities and counties through a competitive application process. CHIPs provide local communities with funding for an array of housing- and public-improvement projects. In response to local requests, MORPC will assist communities in compiling CHIP grant proposals and partner in administering the program.

Children's Disabilities Information

http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/shops/index.html

Directory of Stores and Services for Children with Special Needs

Gifts, products, shops and services for children with disabilities.

The Brain Injury Recovery Network is non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims and families of brain and other serious injuries.

Our goal is to see that victims of brain injuries are given every chance possible to recover.

Call Our Support Line for More Information

1-877-810-2100

The Brain Injury Recovery Network
840 Central Ave.
Carlisle, OH 45005
or e-mail us at help@tbirecovery.org

We provide practical, actionable advice from people who have suffered through the same experience.  We try to educate, commiserate, and help buoy the spirits of the victims and families as we all deal with this terrible tragedy.  We provide information and support for both the crisis and the long-term care phases of recovery as well as prevention programs.

 We do not give medical advice or suggest particular treatments for your loved ones.  Instead, we try to inform you of some of the possible options so that you can weigh those options with the specifics of your situation and participate with the medical team to make the best decisions you can at the time.

OSU Extension

Ross County Welcomes You!

http://ross.osu.edu

Location: Ross County Service Center Building

475 Western Avenue, Suite F, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,

Friday and 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday

Phone: 740/702-3200 

Program Areas

Agriculture & Natural Resources
Helping farmers, gardeners, landowners and businesses. In addition, the Master Gardener program extends research-based yard and garden information to others interested in horticulture.

4-H and Youth Development
4-H is a community of young people nationwide who learn about leadership, citizenship and life skills.
The Ross County program involves over 3400 youth who are led by more than 420 Adult Volunteers. 4-H offers over 200 4-H projects to complete and showcase at the

Ross County Fair . Additional Youth Development programs include CarTeens, School Enrichment, After-School Programs, and 4-H Camp. 

Family and Consumer Sciences
The FCS program helps build strong families in areas of health, family life, nutrition, and child care. Examples of successful courses include: Safe Sitter and Dining with Diabetes.

Family Nutrition Program
Nutrition, budgets, meal-planning, food safety, and food shopping are the focus of the FNP programming. All adults with limited resources are invited to attend these FREE sessions.

Ross County Courthouse

http://www.co.ross.oh.us/

Ross County Courthouse

2 North Paint Street, Suite H

Chillicothe, OH 45601-3109
Phone: (740)702-3085~ Fax: (740)774-1602

County History and Visitor Information can be found on this website as well.

County Officials                

Auditor

Clerk Of Courts  

Common Pleas Court 

Commissioners  

County Coroner  

Engineer  

Recorder  

Sheriff  

Treasurer  

Prosecutor  

Probate Juvenile  

Victim Assistance

County Links

Board Of Elections                                           

Building & Planning Dept 

Board of MRDD  

Health Department  

OSU Extension Office 

Ross County Job & Family Service  

Ross County Schools  

Veterans Service Commission

Ross County TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Council

TRIAD: Working Together to Keep Seniors Safe

http://www.rosssheriff.com/TRIAD.html

Sheriff's Administrative office hours
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday.

Our S.A.L.T.Council
meets every month on
the second Tuesday.
Meeting Time is 9 a.m.
We meet at the Ross
County Senior Citizens
Center on Western Ave.
All seniors are invited.

TRIAD was started in 1988 as a Cooperative Agreement between:

• National Sheriff's Association
• American Association of Retired (AARP)
• International Association of Police(IACP)

Triad is a partnership of three organizations - law enforcement, senior citizens, and community groups. The sole purpose of Triad is to promote senior safety and to reduce the unwarranted fear of crime that seniors often experience.

WHAT IS THE S.A.L.T. Council?
S.A.L.T. Meaning S enior A nd L awEnforcement T ogether.
The S.A.L.T. Council was formed to run the TRIAD. They work on ways to reduce crime and the unwanted fears against the elderly.

PROGRAMS STARTED IN ROSS COUNTY

• GUIDING LIGHT~ Beacon Lights(flashing lights) given to use in case of emergency to make your home easy to distinguish.
• SENIOR DRIVING SAFETY COURSE~ A driving program for those 55 and older.
• CELL WATCH~ Cell phones given to seniors so they can use the 911 feature. These phones are donated.
• COURT WATCH~ An award winning program-Members of the S.A.L.T. Council attend hearings of other seniors or senior that have been neglected, abused or used to show their support.
• SHIP PROGRAM~ SHIP, the Senior Home Inspection Program, is a FREE home safety service offered to all Ross County seniors, 60 years of age and older, without regard to income.
• GATEKEEPERS~ Utility companies contact the Sheriff's Office if a senior looks like they have a need.
• PROJECT LIFESAVER~ A bracelet is placed on a person with Alzheimer's or any other related diseases so if they wander away they can be located with modern technology.
• 911 PHONES~ These phones have a button that will direct your call straight to the nearest 911. Also a personal alert alarm with a loud alarm.