Washington County

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

Area Agency on Aging
Area Agency on Aging District 8 / Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District
P.O. Box 370
Reno , OH 45773
740-373-6400 or 1-800-331-2644 FAX: 740-373-1594
info@areaagency8.org
http://www.areaagency8.org/default.htm
Services for individuals 60 years or older. Care Choice Ohio – a free home service; PASSPORT Program; Caregiver Advocacy; Legal Services; Residential State Supplement; Nutritional Services; Ombudsman programs; Housing program and training program.
Adult Protective Services
Washington Department of Job and Family Services
1115 Gillman Ave
Marietta , OH 45750
M-F 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: 740-373-5513
FAX: 740-373-9790
info@washingtongov.org/wcdjfs
http://www.co.washington.oh.us/ss-jobandfamily.htm
Remedies or reduces conditions that causes endangerment to adults.
Ombudsman
Wasington County P.O. box 370 Reno Ohio 45773 Phone; 1-800-833-0830 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.
Child Protective Services
Washington County Children Services
204 Davis Ave.
Marietta , OH 45750
740-373-3485
FAX: 740-373-1856
childrenservices@washingtongov.org
http://www.co.washington.oh.us/
asp/childrenservices/ss-childrenservices,asp
School Outreach Prevention Program (SOPP); Protection (24 hr emergency workers); Placement (foster homes); Permanency (Adoption)
Crisis Intervention / Mental Health Services
Cornerstone Messianic Chapel and Ministries
P.O. Box 1271
Marietta , OH 45750
740-374-5381
Emergency: 740-525-7059
24 hour emergency & crisis counseling
Crisis Intervention / Mental Health Services
Washington County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Board
344 Muskingum Drive
Marietta , OH 45750
740-374-6990
FAX: 740-374-6927
ron_rees@wcmhar.org
www.wcmhar.org
House of Hope: gathering place for people who experienced mental illness.
BRIDGES: Building Recovery of Individual Dreams & Goals through Education & Support.
Circle of Hope: Peer Support Group
Crisis Intervention / Mental Health Services
Washington County Community Mental Health Services
118 Putnam St
Marietta , OH 45750
740-374-6989
FAX: 740-374-7236
Counseling, Life Line (see below), psychologists, phychiatrists
Crisis Intervention / Mental Health Services
* 24 hour Crisis LIFE LINE
( Washington County Community Mental Health Services)
118 Putnam St
Marietta , OH 45750
740-373-8240
Crisis counseling
Crisis Intervention / Mental Health Services
Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling Service
809 Farson Street
Suite 110
Belpre , OH
45714
740-423-8095
FAX: 740-423-8096
Comprehensive mental health services: case management, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists
Crisis Intervention / Mental Health Services
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
220 ½ Putnam St .
Marietta , OH 45750
740-373-3445
 
Domestic Violence
Eve Inc.
Not provided
Not provided
740-374-5819
FAX: 740-373-5321
eve@frognet.net
www.eveincorporated.org
Domestic and sexual abuse assistance: shelter, counseling, support groups, classes
Domestic Violence
Washington County Victim Assistance
Courthouse
205 Putnam St .
Marietta , OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-0043
Pager: 740-376-5122
wcvap@frognet.net
http://www.co.washington.oh.us/ss-victimassist.htm
On Call 24 hours a day. Comprehensive services for victims of any kind of violence, including food, clothing, shelter, and transportation to/from court hearings as needed.
Department of Job and Family Services
Washington Department of Job and Family Services
1115 Gillman Ave
Marietta , OH 45750
M-F 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: 740-373-5513
FAX: 740-373-9771
info@washingtongov.org/wcdjfs
http://www.co.washington.oh.us/ss-jobandfamily.htm
Services:
Ohio Works First (OWF);
Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC); CHORE; Adult Protective Services (APS); Child Care Assistance; Emergency Medical Transportation; Food Stamps; Healthy Start/Healthy Families; Medicare; Medicaid.
Board of DD
Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities
1701 Colegate Drive
Marietta , OH
45750
Phone: 740-373-3781
FAX: 740-373-1373
mchamberlain@wcbdd.org
http://www.wcbdd.org
24 hour crisis intervention (service and support):
740-373-5147
Early Intervention: 740-374-4954
Ewing School : 740-373-3781
Head Start Day Care: 740-373-3745
Adult Services and WASCO Sheltered Workshops:
740-373-3418
Compliance unit: 24 hour crisis intervention; Family Resource Program; Respite program; home modifications; special equipment; education, training, counseling for families, support groups for Autism, etc.; special diet guidance.
Washington County Recovery Alternatives
200 Putnam St .
Marietta , OH 45750
740-568-0733
FAX: 740-374-9736
Wcra10365@sbc@global.net
Provides classes and presentations regarding chemical dependency and offers “The Right Path for Washington County” prevention programs.
Washington County Veterans Service Commission and Veterans Service Office
706 Pike Street
Suite 1
Marietta , OH 45750
M-F 7 AM to 6 PM or appointment
Phone: 740-568-9009
Fax: 740-568-9019
veterans@washingtongov.org
http://www.co.washington.oh.us/ss-veteranservices.htm
State mandated to ensure that the needs of veterans, widows, dependents shall be met at least during temporary transitional periods, i.e., food, clothing, essentials to life, medical transportaion.
Washington County Home
845 County House Lane
Marietta , OH 45750
740-373-2028
FAX: 740-373-2094
wchome@washingtongov.org
http://www.co.washington.oh.us/ss-Countyhome.htm
County operated home for people unable to care for themselves or meet their own needs. Admission requirements include but are not limited to over 18 years, ambulatory, continent of bowel and bladder. However, a team of professionals review all admission requests and will consider applications on an individual basis.
Washington County Family and Children First Council
202 Davis Avenue
Marietta , OH 45750
Phone: 740-376-7081
FAX: 749-376-7084
Help me Grow: 740-374-4954 or 1-877-
CARES: M-F 830 AM to 400 PM
740-373-9000 or 1-800-373-9833
fcfc@charter.net
http://www.co.washington.oh.us/asp/family
/ss-familyandchildren.asp
Help Me Grow (services to children birth to three years and expectant mothers); Washington County Community Access to Resources (CARES is a free phone information line can assist in accessing information on health care, support groups, housing, recreation, clubs & organizations, agency information and many more area and regional resources.); Family and Community Enrichment Team (FACET works with families on an emergency basis to stabilize emergency needs.); Ohio Children’s Trust Fund; Parent Leadership Training Institute; Hand in Hand Parent/Professional Committee.
American Red Cross: Washington County Chapter
401 4 th Street
Marietta , OH 45750
Hrs: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM M-F with answering service
after hours.
Phone: 740-373-0281
FAX: 740-373-3065
wcarc@frognet.net
http://home.frognet.net/~wcarc/
Disaster Services; Armed Forces Emergency Services; Blood Services; Health Education
Salvation Army Corp
136 Front Street
Marietta , OH 45750
740-373-4043
Utility assistance; shelter; rent; food if pantry is closed. Boys and Girls Club.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
175 Post Street
Marietta , OH
45750
Hrs: 9-5 M-F; 9-4 Sat
740-373-1397
Low cost Clothing and household items.
Goodwill Industries
190 Front Street
Marietta , OH
45750
Hrs: 9-5:30 PM M-Sat; 12-5:30 Sun
740-373-1304
FAX: 740-373-1304
Low cost Clothing and household items.
Catholic Social Services
Non-identified
 
Lutheran Social Services: Southeast Ohio Ministries
P.O. Box 41
Buffalo , OH 43722
740-838-5627
http://www.lssco.org/programsandservices/
southeastOhio.asp?mode=11
 
Metropolitan Housing
Non-identified
 
Washington-Morgan Community Action
218 Putnam St .
Marietta , OH 45750
Office: 740-373-3745
http://www.wmcap.org/
Head Start/Early Head Start; Employment Training Services; Health Services including family planning, prenatal, WIC, Dental clinic; Family Assistance including Community Services Block Grant,
Family and Children First, Operation Baby Buckle, Support for Kinship Caregivers; Heating/Cooling Assistance including Regular HEAP, Winter Crisis Program (WCP), and Summer Crisis Program (SCP); Housing Services including Weatherization Assistance, Assisted Housing, Community Housing Improvement Program, Rental Property Development, Tenant-Based Assistance; Senior Services including Senior Nutrition Program, Congregate Meals, Meals on Wheels, Senior Homemaker Program; Community Action Bus Lines (CABL) handicapped accessible transportation.

The Program Corporation of Washington-Morgan Counties

Weatherization Program
P.O. Box 144
Marietta , OH 45750
M – F 730 AM – 4 PM
740-373-7671

Heating unit repair and/or replacement; housewarming program for East Ohio Gas customers; Warm Choice Program for Columbia Gas customers. Sliding scale program / contingent on the availability of funding.
Washington County Public Health Department
342 Muskingum Drive
Marietta , OH 45750
Office: 740- 374-2782
FAX: 740-376-7074
healthadmin@washington.gov.org
www.co.washington.oh.us/
Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing including BCMH, Vital Statistics, Health Alert Network, Dental Sealant Program.
Marietta's Hometown Web Site
MariettaOhio.info
http://mariettaOhio.info/community/clubs/index.php
Resource listing
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
333 Fourth Street
Marietta , OH 45750
740-373-3107
FAX: 740-373-7251
Rsvp333@1st.net
 
Belpre Area Ministries / Rockland United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 101
Belpre , OH 45714
M-W-F
10 AM – 1130 AM; 1 PM – 230 PM
740-423-2069
Emergency food, lodging, utilities, prescriptions, gas, and meals.
Caring Touch / First Baptist Church
302 Fourth Street
Marietta , OH 45750
T 630 PM – 730 PM
3 rd and 4 th Saturdays 10 AM – 11 AM
740-373-1273
FAX: 740-373-1271
Utility assistance (no phone bills), rent deposits.
Food Pantries
Community Food Pantry / First Congregational Church
318 Front Street
Marietta , OH 45750
740-373-5741
5-6 day supply of non-perishable food 1 time per month; 8 times per year.
Food Pantries
Newport Community Food Pantry
PO Box 193
Newport , OH 45768
3 rd Friday 830-930 AM
740-473-1333 or 740-473-2085
FAX: 740-473-1514
Food 1x every 3 months
Local residents only: Newport, Lawrence, and part of Independence townships.
Food Pantries
Beverly / Waterford Food Pantry / St. Bernards Catholic Church
PO Box 7
Beverly , OH 45715
Tuesdays 5 pm- 7 pm
2 nd & 4 th Thursdays 9 AM – 11 AM
740-984-2807
Food 6 x per year.
Serves Waterford, Watertown, and Center Townships excluding Coal Run.
Food Pantries
Belpre Food Pantry / Rockland United Methodist Church
2300 Washington Blvd.
Belpre , OH 45714
M-W-F 10 AM – 1130 AM; 1 PM – 230 PM
740-423-2069
Serves Belpre & Little Hocking areas
Food Pantries
Marietta Church of God Food Pantry
501 Colegate Dr
Marietta , OH 45750
Friday 9 AM- 1 PM
Saturday 10 AM –12 PM
740-374-4219
 
Food Pantries
L.A.M.B. Lowell Food Pantry * Thrift Shop
309 Walnut St .
Lowell , OH 45744
2 nd & 4 th Wednesdays 9 AM – 11 AM
Serves Coal Run, Lowell and Highland Ridge areas
Food Pantries
New Matamoras Food Pantry / Harvest Time Church of God
1015 Park Ave.
New Matamoras, OH 45767
Call for an appointment/leave message
740-865-9903
 
Food Pantries
Newport Food Pantry
Greens Street
Newport , OH 45768
Call for appointment; leave message
740-473-2900
Serves Newport, Lawrence, and Southern area of Independent Townships
Food Pantries
Western Washington Community Food Pantry
18 High Street
Vincent , OH 45784
M – T 10 AM – 1 PM
Thursday 1 PM – 4 PM; 530 PM – 7 PM
740-678-1065 or 740-678-2189
Serves Warren, Barlow, Dunham, Fairfield, Wesley, Palmer, and Decatur Townships
Homeless Shelters
Cornerstone Messianic Chapel and Ministries
Rt 1 N. Newport Pike
Reno , OH 45773
740-374-5381
Phone call required first. Temporary shelter; hot meals, emergency transportation, shelter program; 24 hour emergency & crisis counseling
Rx for Ohio Website; 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.

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"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.

BRIDGES
Contact information:

Washington County Mental Health & Recovery Board
344 Muskingum Drive
Marietta, OH 45750
740-374-6990
Miriam Keith

Building
Recovery of
Individual
Dreams and
Goals through
Education and
Support

BRIDGES is a 10-15 week educational program taught by consumers to consumers about crucial issues regarding Recovery.

BRIDGES helps people deal with facts and feelings that emerge around the experience of Recovering from mental illnesses. This program educates consumers about what the various mental illnesses are and about the various medications that treat them. BRIDGES also teaches consumers about communication, assertiveness and problem solving. BRIDGES helps consumers learn to advocate for themselves, explore health and spirituality, and be empowered to move forward with their lives.

Caring Connection,

403 Scammel St., Room 200,

Marietta, Ohio

(740) 376-9903

Assists with utility shut-offs, rent, court and court eviction and/or deposits, gas, food and emergency prescriptions.

1-800-MEDICARE

or call the Ohio Dept. of Insurance at

1-800-686-1578

Medicare Prescription Discount Cards and $600 credit,  for information about which card would be best for you and to see if you qualify for $600 transitional assistance to help pay for prescriptions

Neill Senior Center,

333 Fourth St., Marietta,

Call (740) 373-3914 for more information.

Homemaker and Chore services
ONeill Senior Center

Homemaker Service provides services to seniors who need assistance with light housekeeping, errands and meal preparation. Homemaker supervisor can make a home visit to determine individual needs. Chore Service provides help with heavier household chores and home maintenance.

 Washington/Morgan Community Action,

218 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 

(740) 373-3745

provides services to seniors who need assistance with light housekeeping, errands and meal preparation.
 

Washington County Veterans Service

706 Pike Street, Marietta

(740)568-9009

Provides transportation for veterans to and from veterans clinics and hospitals in the tri-state area.  First come, first served.  Call to schedule trip. Home-delivered meals

Senior resources

  • Prescription Assistance

  • Emergency help

  • Support groups

  • Adult Day Care Services

  • Fitness
    Volunteerism and Employment

  • Home maintenance

  • Social opportunities
    Homemaker and Chore services

  • Legal services

http://www.mariettatimes.com/communities/seniorresources.asp

Helpful Senior Web sites
O'Neill Senior Center www.oneillcenter.com
Area Agency on Aging www.areaagency8.org
Ohio Department on Aging  www.goldenbuckeye.com
American Association of Retired Persons www.aarp.org
NCOA Benefits Checkup www.benefitscheckup.org . One of the state’s better Golden Buckeye bargains can be found at Ohio’s 73 state parks, where Golden Buckeye cardholders receive a 50 percent discount on campsites, Monday through Thursday, at all state parks throughout the year.
Ohio license applications — Applications for various Ohio licenses can be picked up at the O’Neill Senior Center, 333 Fourth St., Marietta. Ohioans age 66 and older are eligible for free hunting, fishing, fur taking permit, deer permit, turkey permit and wetlands habitat stamp.

Parent Mentor Program of Washington County

http://www.seovec.org/parent/

Contact Information:

Tammy Hanger Contact me to join one of my email 115 Victory Place lists.

 I send out information and updates Marietta, Ohio 45750 on the following topics: Phone: 740-373-6669 ADD Fax: 740-376-5809 

Autism email: 84_thanger@seovec.org IDEIA/ Special Education Laws

 I am available after 3:00 p.m. by appointment.

Definition:  A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability employed to help school districts and families by providing support, information, and training services.

The Parent Mentor Program:

 

Serves parents of children with disabilities or suspected disabilities ages 3-21 in all the Washington, County Ohio schools.

 

Is designed to provide information and support to families of children with disabilities.

 

Serves as a liaison between families and school district personnel to foster positive teamwork between parents and professionals.

 

Is a FREE service funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Education.

Support and Services:

 

Guide parents through the special education process.

 

Listen and answer questions on a one-on-one basis.

 

Assist parents in becoming more involved in their child's education by providing the support and information.

 

Act as a liaison between parents and schools when problems arise.

 

Supply information about special education programs offered in Washington County.

 

Link parents and teachers to support groups, other parents and community resources.

 

Help develop effective Individual Education Plans (IEP), and attend team meetings as needed.

Reasons to Call The Parent Mentor:

 

I would like to have someone attend and support me at IEP and/or other meetings at school.

 

I feel alone and wish I could talk to another parent who understands my concerns.

 

I have many questions about my child's education but forgot to ask them at the school meetings.

 

I would like to be more involved in planning my child's education.

 

I am worried about my child's progress and don't know what to do.

 

I feel like nobody is listening to my concerns about my child.

Amercian Diabetes Association

http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

 

You can also call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) . Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 8 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Or write to us:
American Diabetes Association
ATTN: National Call Center
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org . Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish. Find out what is happening in your area .

To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research , publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes

Autism Society of Southeastern Ohio

http://www.autismseohio.org/

740-205-6810 (Voicemail only)

c/o HAVAR, Inc
227 Columbus Road
PO Box 460
Athens, OH 45701

Autism Society of Southeastern Ohio is a chartered chapter of Autism Society of America.  Autism Society - SEO serves the following ten counties in Southeast Ohio:

Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, Washington

AS-SEO Mission Statement

We believe Southeastern Ohio families affected by autism or other developmental disabilities deserve advocacy and support. We are committed to increasing opportunities by raising public awareness, outreach, education, collaboration, and community events

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