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22 Guide to Community Services, Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio July 28

roe County Firefighters Assoc. Pres.: Rick Shipp, 827-

; V. Pres.: Mike Dakuliak; Assoc. Secretary: Rick Schuerman

5628 (home); 472-2144

Departments:

och and Community

e: 911 Fire Chief: Terry Winter 740-934-2757

lsville

e: 911 Fire Chief: Marvin Secrest 740-926-9294el Township

e: 911 Fire Chief: Wayne West 740-934-2439

ington

e: 911 Fire Chief: James Hunt 740-458-0307

ysville

e: 911 Fire Chief: Bobby Howell 740-934-2719

isville

e: 911 Fire Chief: Greg Baker 740-567-3649

is

e: 911 Fire Chief: Ralph Hall 740-483-1126

dsfielde: 911 Fire Chief: Mike Young

~ Emergency-Fire ~

Emergency Management ~roe County Emergency Management Agency9 SR26 (at Airport) Woodsfieldhe Monroe County Emergency Management Agency is locat-Monroe County Airport house, SR26.

Woodsfield Marietta Hannibal-Main Office Clarington St. Clairsville

700 Lewisville Road 4506 Pike Street 52775 Boston Hill Road Corner of Ferry 107 Plaza Drive, Sui

Woodsfield, OH 43793 Marietta, OH 45750 Clarington, OH 43915 & Market Streets St. Clairsville, OH 4740-472-5123 740-376-0197 740-483-2279 Clarington, OH 43915 740-699-4701

740-458-1386

Ohio Valley Community Credit Union with locations to serve you:

Membership open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends schoolin Monroe, Belmont & Washington Counties

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Phil Keevert, coordinator. 740-472-2144, 740-472-0220 740-472-0054.FEMA: (800) 621-FEMA or (800) 621-3362

In Ohio, emergency management is built on local reThe Ohio Revised Code requires each county to establish agency management agency. The local agency is required for and coordinate the response to emergencies at the locaLocal elected officials and safety services personnel are line of responders except for hazard specific tasks assignedly to the state, like radiological exposure assessment. The

statement addresses mitigation, preparedness, response andery functions at every level before, during and after a disa

When an emergency exceeds the capacity of local reagencies, the county emergency management agency requassistance of the Ohio EMA. If the disaster exceeds the reof the state, then the governor can request aid from the fedeernment through the Federal Emergency Management ANatural disasters, such as flashflooding, have resulted in sdeclarations of a state of emergency, four of which have resPresidential declarations in which the President has respondeclaring Monroe County a federal disaster area and fremoney for recovery efforts since January 1996. Monroe

has been declared a federal disaster area ten times since 196from flooding, high winds or winter storms.

The Ohio EMA is dedicated to fostering a partnership b

all agencies charged with preparing, responding, recove

mitigating to an emergency. This partnership will allow th

emergency management community - local, state and fe

respond to all hazards affecting Ohio citizens.


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28, 2011 Guide to Community Services, Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio Pa

~ Post Offices ~Office Zip Postmaster P

Beallsville OIC 43716 Angela Reitter 740-92

Cameron 43914 John Jones 740-45

Clarington 43915 Marissa Eikleberry 740-45

Graysville CPO 45734 Pauline Williams 740-93

Hannibal OIC 43931 Julie Dierkes 740-48

Jerusalem OIC 43747 Tana Price 740-92

Lewisville 43754 Rick Zoladz 740-56Lower Salem 45745 Cynthia Francis 740-58

Powhatan Pt. OIC 43942 Holly Duvall 740-79

Sardis OIC 43946 Ed Volan 740-48

Stafford CPO 43786 Anita DeLong 740-56

Woodsfield OIC 43793 Dave Casteel 740-47

Surrounding Area ZIP Codes

Alledonia 43902 Moundsville, WV

Barnesville 43713 New Martinsville

Bellaire 43906 New Matamoras

Belmont 43718 Powhatan Point

Bethesda 43719 Quaker City Bridgeport 43912 St. Clairsville

Caldwell 43724 Senecaville

Cambridge 43725 Somerton

Jacobsburg 43933 Summerfield

Wingett Run 45789 Marietta

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roe County Health Departmentvention, Protection and PromotionHome Ave., Woodsfield Ph: 740-472-1677 Fax: 740-472-2508he Monroe County Health Department offers health educationprevention services for the residents of Monroe County. Healthces range from childhood immunizations, flu shots and bloodure checks to disease surveillance and epidemiological inves-ons. The Environmental Health Department monitors andses food service operations and septic/well installations. Itsctive is monitoring the health status of the county populationproviding services for all individuals. Birth records are avail-to anyone born in the State of Ohio. Death records are on filehose who died in Monroe County. Board of Health Members:Hugh Hyre, president; Donald Miracle, Jim Miller, vice-presi-

Dan Selmon and Shelva Briggs.th Commissioner: Linda Dick RN, MSNical Director: Ron Williamson, DOinistrator/Registrar: Linda Mastersctor of Nursing: Karen Ault, RNc Health Nurse: Angie Cline, RN

arian: Brian Griffin, RSctor of Environmental Health: John Shreve, RSMe Grow - Tiffany Taylor

ical Reserve Corp: Carol Hehrrgency Preparedness: Robin Grovescco Prevention - Carol Hehrs: 9-4 Monday through Fridaythe website for more information at: www.mchealthdept.com

~ Health Department ~

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740-472-0876

47115 Black Walnut Pkwy., Woodsfield, OH 4379

1-800-723-3288

HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICESVital Statistics

Birth and Death Records, 1909-current within Monroe CEnvironmental Services

1. Food Service - food inspection, food service licensinfood-borne illness investigations.

2. Water Well, well inspections, water hauler license, wtesting.

3. Sewage - sewage system inspection, sewage systempermits, sewage system layouts.

4. Rabies Control.5. Mobile Home Park Licensing and Inspections.6. Recreational Vehicle - parking and camp licensing

inspections.7. Public Swimming Pool Licensing and Inspections.8. Nuisance Complaint Investigation.9. Services to Industries and Schools Environmental, S

10. Vector Control Investigation.11. Rodent Control - Investigation.12. Restaurant and Retail Food Inspections.

13. Animal Bite InvestigationMedical and Nursing Services

1. Control of communicable disease through surveillancepidermiology.

2. Immunizations and injections (every Wednesday) -children, adults, or by appointments.

3. Blood pressure measurement.4. Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps Service5. Health education materials and pamphlets.6. Tuberculosis Control Program - TB testing7. Flu shots - seasonal

Monroe County Help Me Grow is a program for expect

ents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provides health andopmental services so that children start school healthy and rlearn. Services are free and designed with your familys cand goals in mind. For more info call 472-0852.Health Department Continues Page 26


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WitscheysFood & PharmacyYour Good Neighbor Since 1944

Open Regular Hours

Every Day of the Year

155 North Street

New Martinsville, WV 26155-1399

600 N. State Route 18

Middlebourne, WV 26149-9417

Pharmacy Numbers:

304-455-2171

800-548-9872

Immunization - All immunization clinics by appointmenMonday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monthly evening cliMondays, 4 - 7 p.m. Please call for an appointment. For intion about immunization please call and a registered nurse happy to assist you. 740-472-1677, Ext. 202 or 207.

The Emergency Preparedness Program goal is to m

strong public health infrastructure at the local level. This pis aimed towards the development and maintenance of emeplans that ensure the Health Department is capable of addand responding to natural or man-made disasters resultinpublic health threat. For additional information call 472-16200 and ask for Robin.

Monroe County WIC Program is a special supplementation program. WIC provides nutritious foods which promohealth for pregnant women, women who just had a baby, feeding women, infants, and children up to age of five. Toyou qualify call 472-1833.

Tobacco Prevention - The goal of this program is to educprovide information to the community on the affects of tand secondhand smoke and to provide resources to quit tuse. For additional information or to request brochures,call 740-472-1677, ext. 203.

~ Health Department ~

CHARLES F. ORUMCertified Public Accountant

New Location142 N. Main Street

Woodsfield, OH 43793

740-472-0289

Fax: 740-472-0263

E-mail: [email protected]


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~ Counseling ~County Help Center, Inc. 117 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OHe: 740-472-0255; 104 1/2 N. Marietta St., St. Clairsville; 24s, collect calls accepted - Toll Free 1-800-695-1639; P.O. BoxSt. Clairsville, OH 43950 Phone: 740-695-5441. The Helper provides professional counseling along with crisis inter-on, shelter, sexual assault programs, advocacy, communityation, in-service training, classes, victim/witness, and infor-on and referral. The services are available to residents of

roe, Belmont and Harrison Counties, regardless of income.an emergency basis, the service is available 24 hours.dsfield office is open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday,time Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Evening hours avail-in St. Clairsville office.sroads Counseling Services Monroe County Health Clinic

ding, 37994 Airport Rd., P.O. Box 613, Woodsfield Ph: 740-5333; 24-hour Emergency/Crisis Intervention, 888-202-3900

W-Th. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.h Point Consulting and Behavioral Health Services0 Airport Rd., Woodsfield, PH: 740-472-2490 or 1-877-392-, 24-hour crisis intervention 1-877-392-3136

munity Mental Health Servicesmont, Harrison, Monroe Countiesroe Family Health Services, 37990 Airport Road, Woodsfielde: 740-472-0753 in Woodsfield or 1-800-354-4357; 24-hours InterventionMHS provides a wide range of mental health services such asidual, group, family and marriage counseling, psychological

ng and evaluation, child and teen counseling, short-term psy-ric in-patient care, crisis intervention, older adult services,community education and prevention programs. Fees aresed according to the ability to pay. Hours: Mon. & Thur. 8:30- 5 p.m.; Tues. & Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Offices also locat-

St. Clairsville, Hopedale, Martins Ferry and Woodsfield.

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~ Assistance and Referral ~roe County Chamber of Commerce

N. Main St., Woodsfield 740-472-5499s second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.y Atkinson, pres.; Ruth Workman, office managern: M-T-W-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.zerland of Ohio Ministerial Association (SOMA)duled meeting is the fourth Thursday of each month, at 10(except June) at St. Pauls United Church of Christ, South

n St., Woodsfield. SOMA provides community worship serv-medical assistance fund, Salvation Army assistance, Manna

ram food assistance and sponsors a thrift shop in Woodsfield.10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 740-472-5137or assistance, the only eligibility is to demonstrate need.ontact President, Frank Lehosky 472-0365 (St. Pauls Unitedch of Christ); Sec. Karen Binford 567-3356 (Trinity Unitedch of Christ); Treas. Tracey Craig 472-5785.na: Food boxes for needy, low income, fire victims areable at: Manna in Sardis: Located at Sardis United

hodist Church. Open Wednesday, 9 to 10 a.m. Manna indsfield: St. Pauls United Church of Christ, South Main St.,dsfield. Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Except 1st Wed.Darrell Craig 472-5883 and Earlene Owens 472-5462

roe County Department of Job and Family ServicesHome Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793e: 740-472-1602; 800-472-1602 Fax: 740-472-5666

ette Harter, Director Mon. thru Thurs. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.ervices: Ohio Works First cash assistance to needy families,

stamps, medical programs (Medicaid, Healthy Start,bility Assistance, QMB) Prevention, Retention, andingency, a loan program for employment-related expenses,mployment services.

ocial services include: protective services for abused, neg-d, and exploited adults and children; foster homes, adoptionces, child care provider certification.hild support enforcement services include establishment,ction, and disbursement of support orders, establishment of

paternity, and location of absent parents.MCDJFS makes the following programs available to M

County residents: Learning Is For Everyone (L.I.F.E.) aactivities program for eligible students enrolled in gradethe Project Partnership program for students to enhance aic achievement skills, address issues of appropriate beproper social skills, decision making, coping skills and

resolution, the Higher Education Transportation program mute eligible college students to BTC and OUE, theEmergency Transportation program to transport eligible reto/from medical and medical related appointments, the Dprogram to provide daycare to eligible working families Title XX Meals/Transportation programs for eligible senreceive a daily meal and transportation. M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30

GMN TRI COUNTY CACMONROE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793Call for Information or Reservations 740-472-1312 orFax: 740-472-2511 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Michele Hollins, director - Alice Piatt, Site ManagerCongregate Meal Program. Meals are served Mon. - Fri. aa.m. at the center and Mon. - Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. at the ClaUnited Methodist Church. Reservations must be made by nday before. The meals are provided on a donation basis. Elirequirements are individuals must be 60 years of age oTransportation to the meals sites is available through MCPHome Delivered Meal Program Meals are provided on tion basis. Eligibility requirements are individuals mustyears of age, be the spouse of a person 60 or older, be homebe physically or emotionally unable to obtain food or prepaplete meals, be unable to participate in the congregate megram because of physical or emotional difficulties, have nliving at the residence or in the vicinity that is able and wiprepare meals, be able to feed themselves without assistanmust agree to be home when meals are delivered.


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ical Escort Program is designed to provide persons 60 andwith individualized transportation, with the driver providing

o-one assistance with ambulation and the securing of servic-o and from out-of-county medical appointments. Transporta-is provided on a cost share or donation basis. The senior isin need of greater assistance, usually due to a disability or

ed ambulation.vities - monthly activities are planned and a schedule of these

ities is available at the center.den Buckeye Card - statewide discount card.portive Services - assistance completing paperwork, makingintments, etc.

AP - Assistance for income eligible seniors to apply for cred-winter utilities. See GMN Tri-County CAC, Inc.

tal of the Center - the center is available to the public to rentpecial occasions.a Agency on Aging District 8Box 520, Reno, Ohio 457730-331-2644

w.buckeyehills.org www.areaagency8.org

nn Stewart: Communications Directoruckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Developmentict manages the District 8 Area Agency on Aging (AAA8).ing seniors in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan,e, Perry and Washington counties, AAA8 fosters coopera-efforts in planning, implementing programs and servicesding the Medicare waiver PASSPORT program.AA8 provides telephone and in-home assessments or Long-Care Consultations to determine eligibility to available pro-s or services. Those who are not PASSPORT-eligible,ve information and assistance on additional long-term care

urces available in the region. The Area Agency on Aging

s providers who offer personal care and homemaker servic-dult day care, medical escort trips to medical appointments,

assistance, congregate meals and home-delivered mealsfunding from a variety of sources.

or information on Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Agingces, visit www.areaagency8.org or call 1-800-331-2644.N Tri-County CAC, Inc.North Street, Caldwell, OH 43724 732-2388uernsey, Monroe, Noble Tri-County CAC, Inc. is a private,profit corporation committed to providing quality services topeople help themselves in our service area.

MN, headquartered in Caldwell, has a service area of 1,500

re miles, employs over 238 people, owns or leases 14 build-in the Tri-County area, has 450 pre-school enrollees andates on an annual budget of over eight million dollars.ary W. Ricer is the Executive Director and the agency is gov-d by a Board of Directors comprised of 18 members fromus professional backgrounds.

USDA TITLE II COMMODITIESMN is the Regional Agent for the distribution of USDA Titleommodities. Regular distributions scheduled each month.meet 150% of HHS Poverty Guidelines. Eligible households

sued a Food Distribution card upon receipt of proof of the totalehold income. No cost to clients. For more info, contact the

hborhood Service Center, 108 E. Marietta Street, Woodsfield,43793 or call 472-0828. Office hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Home Energy AssistanceHEAP is designed to aid low-income persons in the pay

winter heating bills. The program has two basic componenregular component is handled at the State HEAP office aagencys only involvement is in the taking of applicatioemergency component is the responsibility of GMN.

To become eligible for the emergency component a cliehave a shut-off notice or have 10 days supply of bulk fue

oil, wood) or less, as well as being income eligible.Clients with a shut-off notice from a PUCO regulated

ny must also be enrolled on the Percentage of Income PPlan (PIP). Contact: Janice Miller 472-0828Home Weatherization Program (HWAP)

HWAP provides various home insulation services desireduce energy consumption through diagnostic testing house. Household must be income eligible or have an aueligibility through assistance by HEAP, SSI, or AFDC. Tgram is open to owners and rentals but certain restrictioapply. GMN Program Director: Brent Smith 740-732-238

Priority is given to households with children, elderly, or

capped persons. The program is operated year-round.Senior Companion Program

The Senior Companion Program provides Senior vol60 and older to assist, infirm, elderly persons in their homprovide companionship.

The companion receives a stipend for services, four day, five days a week, to an assigned home. Companionmeet income guidelines to be eligible. GMN is a volunteerfor the program which administers the program in MCounty. Program Director: Michele Hollins 740-472-1312Senior Community Service Employment Program (SC

GMN is a host agency and provides supervision to e

who are employed at job sites within the agency and the cnity. Contact Michele Hollins.

S.C.S.E.P. The Senior Community Service EmplProgram is a work experience program designed to aid eccally disadvantaged persons. To be eligible you must be 55and meet income guidelines. Enrollees work 20 hours per Senior Commodities

Each month income eligible 60+ seniors receive USDmodities, which are delivered to the Senior Center for distrIncome is at the 130% Poverty Income Guidelines. CMichele Hollins 472-1312Head Start Program

GMN Head Start provides comprehensive services income children ages 3-5. Services provided without chfamilies and their children continue to affect a positive imthe children as they enter public schools and grow to aduTen percent of the children enrolled can be from over incomilies. Ten percent of the local programs funded slots mreserved for children with disabilities.

Head Starts components provide education, nutritionand social services. Limited transportation for children, andinvolvement is also part of the Head Start expeOpportunities are provided for parents to become involved sion making through the Policy Council. Social service in

tion and referrals are also provided to families.3.5 and 6 hour center base options are offered. The 3.5 Head Start Continues Page 30

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n consists of three sessions, either morning, mid-day or after-Mon. - Thurs. The 6 hour option operates at various start

s Mon. - Thurs. Each child enrolled will receive breakfastor lunch and a snack that meets 1/3 of the daily nutritionalrements. Many classes provide bus transportation to andthe center.

ull-day/full-year services are provided through a partnershipthe Noble Learning Center in Noble County.act: Barb A. Clarky Head StartMN Early Head Start is a program that provides comprehen-services to low income infants/toddler and pregnant women.

y Head Start provides education on nutrition, development,h, and provides special services. The main goal of the pro-

gram is to help families become more self-sufficient. achieved by mobilizing communities to provide the resourenvironment necessary to ensure a comprehensive, intarray of services and offer support to families. Early Heaprovides a safe and developmentally enriching environmenpromotes growth of infants and toddlers.

Early Head Start provides service to infants, toddlers, annant women in the three county area. The Early Head St

gram supports parents in their role as the primary care gieducators of their children. Early Head Start is a full-yegram. Contact: Jennifer Mackie 732-2388

Salvation Army (Noble and Monroe)Can assist with emergency food vouchers to househ

need. This is used after all other resources are exhausted. Fpurchase gasoline in emergencies (i.e. doctors appoinMonroe Office: Janice Miller 740-472-0828

Policy Advisory Council (Noble and Monroe)Primary goal of the councils is to provide Christma

Baskets for the elderly and low-income. It is also responsproviding the GMN Board of Directors with the representathe low-income of their county to serve on the board.

GMN Tri-County CAC, Inc. - Project PartnershipContact: Misty Tolzda 472-0828. Project Partnership p

support services to kindergarten to eighth grade at-risk sand their families. Case Managers placed in the elemschools help these students overcome difficulties hinderinpersonal and social growth. Case Managers also focus ontional, informational and referral services that will meet thof the whole family. This program is operated in Monroe

with TANF eligible students.The program is designed to provide the following interstrategies: appropriate personal behavior, proper social inteskills, conflict resolution, community service, asset buildinities and parent education programs.

These support services will allow students to become reble for their own behavior, develop age appropriate sociademonstrate respect for themselves, their peers and authoures, become more proficient in their decision makingwhich will enhance their academic achievements. Parenfamilies will experience less stress through school difficulnegative behaviors of children, and in return families who members of the workforce will make the transaction easensure employment opportunities are more retainable throreduction of negative behaviors at home and school.


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ect Trusty Tolzda, Program Director, GMN Tri County CACE. Marietta St., Woodsfield, OH 43793 740-472-0828oject Trust is a Child Assault Prevention Program that providesinformation on child abuse and neglect and prevention con-ceptstrategies to the entire community.

hild Abuse Workshops (CAP) are provided to elementary stu-, and pre-school students. Parent and Teacher workshops are con-

ed and public forums are held for any interested adults in the com-ty. Speaking engagements are also provided on this topic and theram. Informational and educational flyers are available to the gen-public at all times. Project Trust is targeted to the awareness andention of child abuse and neglect. The major goal of the program

provide educational workshops, and information communitythat will keep every child safe, strong and free.

melessness Prevention Program - Misty Tolzda, Programctor. Missi Wickham, Guernsey Program Services Assistant,sty Taylor, Monroe/Noble Program Services Assistant.he Homelessness Prevention Program is designed to assiste households who are currently homeless, or at imminent risk

ecoming homeless. The program provides temporary partialtance to households who have income necessary to sustainfamily; but who have encountered recent difficulties which

heir family at risk of losing housing.ervices available through the program are Financialstance, Housing Relocation, Casemanagement, Budgetings, Renters Education, Landlord Mediation, and Referralces. Households must meet income and other guidelines tofy. Appointments are required.L.I.F.E. Program (Learning is for Everyone) - The L.I.F.E.ram is 1) an Academic Program to help high school studentsuate with the highest GPA possible by providing tutoring and

hment classes, 2) a Social & Cultural Program giving studentsrtunities to visit other areas of Ohio and surrounding states,e exploring history and other cultures, and 3) a Careerntation Program that encourages students to set life goals andover the types of occupations they might best be suited for.he L.I.F.E. Program offers students the opportunity to visit arent college campus each month, Enrichment Courses onerday per month, community services projects, assistance with

employment needs, stipends for on-the-job training proafter school or in-school tutoring, a 3-week residential expliving on campus and attending classes in June, and a Rewato a major city for a fun-filled weekend for those who meetgram requirements.GMN Wireless Broadband - GMN Wireless Broadband paffordable high-speed Internet access along with dialup acthe residents of Monroe County. The Broadband ComCenter provides 26 high-speed Internet accessible computestations for public use. The Broadband Community Cenoffers college accredited courses through Belmont TeCollege and Washington State Community College, as wellmini-courses through Jobs Etc.GMN Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic - GMN Healthy Smfull-service dental office that serves patients from GuMonroe and Noble counties. GMN Healthy Smiles is anwork provider of MetLife, Delta Dental, Unison, MCaresource, and Ohio Medicaid. GMN Healthy Smilaccepts all other insurance patients and private pay patiwell. The office is equipped to accept CareCredit, which interest or low interest payment plan option for those who

Services provided include cleanings, exams, x-rays, tions, restorations, root canals, crown/bridge work, dentupartials. New patients are welcome.

GMN Healthy Smiles has operated since 2001 and hased without grant funding since 2004.The Senior Nutrition Program See Senior Center, Page 2Program for the ElderlyFollowing is a list of resources available to Ohio senior citi

* Ohio Assoc. of Adult Day Services 614-566-4167* Ohio Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging 614-481-3566* Contact your local Area Agency on Aging off

information about various services including, Care ChoicNutrition Services, and Long Term Care Ombudsman.State Departments

* Elderly Rights 800-282* Ohio Senior Health Ins. Information Prog. 800-686* Ohio Department of Insurance 614-64* Ohio Department of Aging 800-422

MedicareBalanced Billing Hotline (Medicare Overcharges)800-899

* Medicare Fraud 800-447In-Home Services

* PASSPORT Home Care Program 614-466

Legal Information* Pro Senior Hotline (legal advice and referrals) 800-48


[email protected]

9 Bridge St., Caldwell, OH 43724

740-732-2553

Monroe Count

BeaconMonroe County Sentin

103 E. Court St., Woodsfield, OH 4


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al Securitynformation 800-772-1213ties

Home Energy Assistance program (HEAP) 800-282-0880Energy Credits Program 800-282-4310Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) 800-686-7826

al Security Administration

Fourth Street, Marietta 740-373-5007 or 800-772-1213ocial Security is the nations primary social insurance programding coverage for retirement, disability, dependents and sur-

rs benefits. Most SS business can be done by phone. CallAppointments available. Applications for Medicare are

essed as are questions regarding Medicare reimbursement.al Security offices administer the Supplemental Securityme program (SSI). This is a needs-based income supplementhe blind, disabled, and aged who have low income and fews. SSA issues new and replacement SS cards free. Assistanceannual wage reporting is offered to employers. A speaker

ce is available for any group, organization, business or schoolplain benefits, coverages and program workings.heastern Ohio Legal ServicesSecond Street, Marietta, OH 45750 Phone: 740-374-2629EOLS provides legal services for civil matters. They do notle wills, bankruptcy, criminal, paternities, or some real es-tateers. They will handle domestic violence problems, consumerems, landlord-tenant matters, unemployment matters, wel-problems and other miscellaneous civil matters. Services areto persons who qualify. A representative is available 2 -4 p.m.he second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Unitedhodist Church in Woodsfield. Help is available by telephone,ct calls accepted, or in Ohio, by calling toll-free, 1-800-837-

. Contact person: Robin A. Bozian, Managing Attorney.oprophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS)1 Ventura Blvd., Suite 321, Woodlands Hills, CA 91364340-750 Patient Hotline toll free 1-800-782-4747rans Services OfficeHome Ave., Woodsfield, OH 43793 Phone: 740-472-0743his office provides assistance to veterans in filing for benefitsas pension, compensation, education, medical, job trainingrams, employment, VA Loan Discharge review, burialnse, government marker and direct aid if warranted.hey also assist in getting burial markers and place memorialand markers on these graves each Memorial Day.

he person must be a veteran of the armed forces or a depend-f a veteran to be eligible.pen Tuesdays - Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ContactLake, Director; Anthony McSwords, Service [email protected] Cancer Society

Michigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215rican Cancer Society, Cancer Resource CenterN. Main St., Woodsfield, 472-5111 or toll free 1-888-227-

Provides information on cancer, prevention, and otherurces related to cancer prevention, early detection and quali-life.

~ Assistance and Referral ~Medical Assistance Fund39716 SR 255, Woodsfield, OH 43793Switzerland of Ohio Ministerial Association

Emergency medical (payment for medicine) assistanceprovided when all other sources of aid have been exhaust

Applicants should provide identification, proof of needa resident of the Switzerland of Ohio School District.

Monroe County Suicide Prevention Coalition meets thThursday of each month at St. Pauls United Church ofWoodsfield at 4 p.m.Central Ohio Poison Center

700 Childrens Drive, Childrens Hospital, Columbus, OH 43614-228-1323 228-2272 (T.T.Y.) 1-800-682-7625 (OHIO) cotial 24 Hours free to public. An AAPCC Regional Poison Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired51461 Jennifer Lane, Suite 100, St. Clairsville, OH 439501-800-954-0405

The Bureau provides vocational rehabilitation services ally impaired clients that have handicaps to employment

services can include, but are not limited to, training, restoration, purchase of adaptive equipment or low visiovocational counseling, placement services, etc. Referral made by writing the agency with name, address and phonber of prospective client, or by calling during businesswhich are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon.- Fri. The contact peRebecca Bates, Voc. Rehab. Counselor.Marietta College Business Development Center

Satellite Office - Monroe County Chamber of Commer117 N. Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Provides free one-on-one counseling to new and existinnesses. Also available assistance in international exporti

government marketing. To schedule an appointment, call 75150 in Marietta or 472-2546 at the CIC office.Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development Dia voluntary organization of local government political ssions in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Nobleand Washington counties fostering cooperative efforts in rplanning. Buckeye Hills assists communities in identifurgent needs and securing grant and loan dollars to improinfrastructure and the overall quality of life for residents. Tprovides technical assistance, grant writing and project atrative services.

Over the past 40 years, Buckeye Hills has assisted comties in the region to secure over $490 million for educationcare, infrastructure improvements, training, economic anmunity development and social service projects. Funding include: the Administration on Aging, Appalachian RCommission, Ohio Public Works Commission, U.S. Depof Agriculture, and the Economic Development Administrwell as private foundations.

For further information about Buckeye Hills, pleaswww.buckeyehills.org or call 740-374-9436. for informaBuckeye HillsArea Agency on Aging services, see the Asand Referral Section of this Guide, visit www.areaagencycall 1-800-331-2644.

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