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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/ |
The
Ohio Benefit Bank
Neighbors
helping neighbors
1-800-648-1176
www.ohiobenefits.org
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Trained
counselors are available where you live, work, play, and pray. Call
today to check your eligibility and find a site near you:
- Prescription Assistance
- Access to Tax Credits
- Food Assistance
- Medical Coverage
- Assistance with utilities
- And other community supports
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Ohio
Association of Community Action Agencies
Community
Action Partnership
Helping
People. Changing Lives.
http://www.oacaa.org/directory.html
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The
Community Services Network is made up of more than 1,100 local,
private, non-profit and public agencies that work to alleviate poverty
and empower low-income families in communities throughout the United
States.
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Social
Welfare Services
Find
social and welfare services in your area by entering your zip code
at this web site:
http://www.socialwelfareservices.org/Ohio/
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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
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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 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.
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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
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| 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: |
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SHAKEN
BABY SYNDROME
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Prevent Child
Abuse Ohio at (614) 722-6800 or pcao@nationwidechildrens.org.
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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.
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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
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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 |
Guernsey
County OH Retirement Communities
Cambridge,OH
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Lore City,OH - Retirement
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Salesville,OH - Retirement
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Byesville,OH - Retirement
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Cumberland,OH - Retirement
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Quaker City,OH - Retirement
Communties
Senecaville , OH - Retirement
Communities |
One Stop
Employment and Training Centers of East Central Ohio
990 Brick Church Road
St Rt 660
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Phone: 740-432-9317
Fax: 740-439--1735
http://www.guernseyworks.com/ |
The Guernsey County Opportunity Center is in the business
of matching employers with job seekers.
Literacy Changes Lives
Job Listings
Job Seekers
Job/Career Links
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AARP Ohio
http://products.aarp.org/health/
By Mail
AARP
601 E Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20049
By Phone
Toll-Free Nationwide:
1-888-OUR-AARP
(1-888-687-2277)
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Medicare
Supplement Plans
You must meet the minimum
age requirement of 65+ to be eligible. If you are not yet age 65,
but eligible for Medicare by reason of disability, please call 1-866-270-8022
for more information.
Medicare Prescription
Drug Plans
WHY DO YOU NEED MEDICARE PART D?
Medicare Part D plans are designed to help make prescription drug
costs more predictable. With the rising costs of prescription drugs,
enrolling in a Medicare Part D plan may be a smart way of insuring
yourself again the unexpected. Even if you are relatively healthy,
enrolling could save you money in the future.
BENEFITS OF AARP MedicareRx PLANS
The AARP® MedicareRx Plans, insured through UnitedHealthCare,
offer simple, reliable protection to help you manage the cost of
your prescription drugs. In fact, members of AARP MedicareRx Plans
together saved over $15 billion on their prescription drugs.*If
you are eligible for Medicare, these plans are available to you,
even if you’re not a member of AARP.
- Long
Term Care Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Discounts
- Prescrption Discounts
- Fitness Discounts
- Health Essentials Catalog
- Medical Supply Services
- ADT Companion Service
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