Resource Guide for Adults Under the Age of 60

1 Franklin County office on Aging Resource Guide for Adults Under the Age of 603rd editionFRANKLIN COUNTY office ON AGINGA ntonia M. Carroll, , , Franklin County office on AgingMessage from the commissioners :The Franklin County Board of commissioners is pleased to present the third edition of the Resource Guide for Adults Under the Age of 60. We believe this Guide provides valuable information for all Adults in Franklin County. Please take a moment to get acquainted with the variety of information contained within this Resource .

2 We hope that with the help of this Guide , Adults in Franklin County will enjoy a better quality of life. Franklin County Board of CommissionersMary Jo KilroyPaula BrooksMarilyn BrownMessage from the Director:As part of our mission to better serve Adults in Franklin County, the Franklin County office on Aging is thrilled to bring you this third edition of the Resource Guide for Adults Under the Age of 60. Inside, you will find important information about services available to the believe that this information serves as a beneficial Resource in encouraging active enjoyment and involvement among Adults in Franklin of us at the Franklin County office on Aging would like to extend our thanks to the many individuals who helped make this Resource available to the community.

3 Any reproduction of material printed in this handbook must include proper attribution to the Resource Guide for Adults Under the Age of COUNTY office ON AGINGF ranklin County office on aging PrograMs anD serviCes: senior options - system of care for persons ages 60 and older; funded by the Senior Services Levy. Services include information and advocacy, case management, homemaker services, personal care, caregiver relief, emergency response systems, home delivered meals, medical transportation, adult day services and minor home repair.

4 (614) 462-6200 adult Protective services - intended to assist impaired Adults who may be harmed due to abuse, neglect or exploitation. To make a referral to APS, call (614) 462-4348 Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5 For a medical emergency, always dial 911. Property tax assistance Program - offers one- time assistance to help low-income individuals age 60 and older who are unable to pay their property taxes. (614) 462-5230 senior activities - (614) 462-5230 Mission The purpose of the office on Aging is to provide centralized access to diverse programs and individualized services for older Adults and their families so they can preserve their iFRANKLIN COUNTY office ON AGINGA dvocacy.

5 53 Alcohol Dependency ..1 Chemical Dependency ..1 Community Health Centers ..5 Community Recreation ..60 Consumer Protection ..7 Credit Counseling ..59 Dental Services ..8 Domestic Violence ..9 Drug Dependency ..1 Emergency Services ..11 End of Life Services ..12 Energy Assistance and Weatherization ..14 Food Pantries ..16 Food Services ..12 Government Agencies ..18 City of Columbus ..18 Franklin County ..20 State of Ohio ..24 United States Government ..29 Health Centers.

6 5 Health Related Services ..32 Hearing and Speech Services ..44 Housing ..47 Index ..84 Information and Referral Education ..27 Legal Services & Advocacy ..53 Library Services ..18 Table of ConTenTsiiFRANKLIN COUNTY office ON AGINGM edicaid ..56 Mental Health ..58 Money Management ..59 Neighborhood Support Services ..66 Optometry Services ..77 Parks and Recreation ..60 Shelters ..47 Social Security ..29 Social Services ..66 Speech Services ..44 Supportive Services ..66 Transportation ..73 Veterans Services.

7 76 Vision Services ..77 Volunteer Services ..14table of Contents (continued)1 FRANKLIN COUNTY office ON AGING CHeMICal DePenDenCYal - anon/alateen1561 old leonard avenueColumbus, oH 43219 Phone: (614) 253-2701 Web: free support meetings for children, spouses, relatives and friends of alcoholics. Support meetings are based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Also offers groups for adult children of alcoholics and anyone whose life is affected by someone else s anonyMous1561 old leonard avenueColumbus, oH 43219 Phone: (614) 253-8501 Fax: (614) 253-5554 Web: information on more than 500 AA meeting locations in Franklin County.

8 Provides alcohol abuse and recovery information to AA groups, AA members, agencies and individuals. Speakers are available for any group or organization. Statewide 24-hour answering service at (800) COUNTY office ON AGINGC hemical Dependency (continued)CoCaine anonyMous1561 old leonard avenueColumbus, oH 43219 Phone: (614) 251-1122 Web: weekly meetings, Cocaine Anonymous offers recovery to individuals who are suffering from addiction to cocaine or any other mind-altering substance. Speakers, books and literature are PubliC HealtH240 Parsons avenueColumbus, oH 43215 Phone: (614) 645-7417 Web: Provides clinical and public health services.

9 Clinics include: Sexual Health, Dental, Immunization, Tuberculosis, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Other services include tobacco prevention, services for mothers and newborns, food safety programs, birth and death certificates, lead poisoning prevention and environmental COUNTY office ON AGINGC hemical Dependency (continued)MaryHaven, alum Creek DriveColumbus, oH 43207-1708 Phone: (614) 445-8131 Fax: (614) 445-7808 Web: Central Ohio's oldest and most comprehensive healthcare facility specializing in treatment for people with alcohol and drug dependencies.

10 Maryhaven's mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective and accessible addiction recovery services. Offers public safety, detoxification and treatment programs include lecture, individual and family counseling, group therapy, medical and psychiatric care. Conducts orientation into Alcoholics, Narcotics or Cocaine Anonymous and other self help groups. 4 FRANKLIN COUNTY office ON AGINGC hemical Dependency (continued)narCotiCs anonyMous1561 old leonard avenueColumbus, oH 43219-2580 Phone: (614) 252-1700 Web: free support meetings for individuals seeking recovery from drug addition.