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MARION COUNTY

RESOURCE GUIDE

2020

REVISED January 16, 2020

The information contained in this Community Resource Guide is up to date to the best of our knowledge. However, you

should always call the provider to confirm the information and/or get more details. Ohio Heartland Community Action

Commission does not rate, recommend, or endorse any agency, group, or business. We simply provide this information as

a public service to those in need.

MARION COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Child Care ...... 1

Children ...... 1-2

Clothing/Household Items ..... 2-3

Education ..... 3

Employment ..... 4

Family ..... 4-5

Food Pantries/Distributions ..... 5

Community Meals ..... 6

Health ..... 7-8

Medical Equipment ..... 8

Dentists ..... 8-9

Eye Doctors ..... 9

Emergency Medical Care ..... 9

Mental Health/Substance Abuse ..... 10

Shelters/Housing ..... 10-11

Transportation ..... 11

Utilities ..... 12

Miscellaneous ..... 12-13

Hotlines & Referrals ..... 13-14

Support Groups ..... 14

Victim Assistance ..... 14-15

Senior Services ..... 15

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CHILD CARE

Crosswoods Methodist Preschool 740-386-2619

1551 Richland Rd., Half day preschool available for ages

3-5, Morning & afternoon, Sept-May, T, Th ages 3 & 4 9-

11 or 12-2, Payment assistance if qualified

www.crosswoodumc.com/preschool

Marie English Early Childhood Center MEECC

740-375-6121

2387 Harding Hwy. E., Ages 3-Pre K, 1/2 day program, 12

slots available, 1 class full day, 16 slots available, M-TH, 2

1/2 hour sessions, call for cost

Emanuel Lutheran Child Care Program 740-382-0257

241 S. Prospect St., Infants to age 5, 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

emanuellutheran.net

Epworth Preschool and Daycare 740-387-1062

249 E. Center St., Ages range 6 wks - 12 years old, 6:00

a.m.-6:00 p.m.

http://www.epworthpreschool.org/

Berean Baptist Church Day Care 740-389-

2308

131 Marion-Cardington Rd. E., Preschool for 4 year olds,

Day care for 3-5 year olds

http://bereanmarion.org/

Job & Family Services Child Care Program 740-387-

8560

363 W. Fairground St., Services for eligible families,

Free or reduced cost M-F 8:00-4:30

http://www.mcjfs.com/

CHILDREN / YOUTH

Boys & Girls Club 740-387-3462

565 Oak St., P.O. Box 207, 43301-0207, Call for

information about available activities for children, School

Hrs M-F 3:00-7:00, Summer Hrs M-F 7:30-5:30

http://www.bgcmarion.org/

Ohio Buckles Buckeyes Car Seat Program

MCBDD 740-375-6117

2387 Harding Highway E, provides free child safety

seats to eligible low-income families, must complete

video class, call for appointment

http://www.marioncountydd.org/child-safety-seats/

Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland 740-389-2528

1713 Marion-Mr. Gilead Rd., Suite 208, Girls

kindergarten-age 17, call for a troop in Marion

https://www.gsoh.org/

Family and Children First Council 740-223-3075

Made up of several agencies to coordinate services for

families with multiple needs

https://www.fcf.ohio.gov/Contact-Us/Local-FCF-

Marion

Boy Scouts of America 740-389-4615

1310 Mt. Vernon Ave., Serves boys 1st grade-18 yrs, Co-

ed based programs: Venturing 14-21 yrs & Exploring-

Career Based 6th grade-21 yrs

http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/council

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with

Disabilities 800-374-2806 740-382-5452

165 W. Center St., Information on disability rights &

individual education for people age 0-26

https://www.ocecd.org/

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4-H Clubs of Marion County 740-223-

4040

OSU Extension Office

222 W. Center St., Youth developmental program - Head,

Heart, Hand, Health, 5-19 yrs, M-F 8-4:30, Closed 12-1

(M, W, F office hrs)

https://marion.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-

development

Marion County Children’s Services 740-389-2317

Child Abuse Hotline: 740-389-SAFE

1680 Marion-Waldo Rd. Support system for abused and

neglected dependent children 0-18

http://www.marionkids.com/

Help Me Grow 740-387-5437

Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program (MAPP)

498 N. Main St., Home Visiting and Early Intervention

services for pregnant women, new parents, babies and

young children, cribs available, incentive program to

earn free baby items, M-F 9-5

https://mapp-marion.com/

CARE-FIT Center 740-386-8160

1440 Mt. Vernon Ave., Fax (740) 389-2060, Mission: To

provide a supportive and safe environment for children

and families who have experienced conflict and/or

family violence by providing educational resources and

coordinating and monitoring visitation and the exchange

of children in a structured conflict-free environment

co.marion.oh.us/familycourt/index.php/c-a-r-e-f-i-t-

center

Marion General Hospital/Ohio Health 740-383-8778

1000 McKinley Park Dr., Pregnancy and childbirth

classes. Call for details.

https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/hospitals/mario

n-general-hospital/our-healthcare-services/maternity/

North Central Ohio

Educational Service Center NCOESC

740-387-6625

333 E. Center St., Can answer any special needs concerns

or questions

http://www.ncoesc.org/

LaRue After School Program (LASAP) 740-499-3201

166 N. High St., LaRue, Oh 43332, Similar to Boys &

Girls Club, LaRue United Methodist Church

https://www.larueumc.org/

Victim Assistance Program 740-387-4401

233 W. Center St., (basement,) Trauma services for

children and youth, kids’ programs, victim advocates

http://maccsite.com/VAP.htm

YMCA 740-725-9622

645 Barks Rd. E., Recreational and athletic

opportunities, Scholarships available

https://www.marionymca.org/

CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Leapin Outreach Center 740-387-0131

150 Court St. (Old Marion Star Building) T 5:30pm-

7:30pm & Th 10am-noon

Life Link Community Church 740-387-6822

248 Olney Ave. ShareWear Clothing Locker - Clothing,

shoes, and outerwear for the entire family are made

available free of charge.

Call or see calendar on website for more information.

http://lifelinkcc.org/

Goodwill Store 740-389-3396

1637 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.

- 9:00 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Low cost

items

http://mariongoodwill.org/quick-links/retail-stores

Cents for Shoes (Robin Rick) robinrick1[email protected]

Help children in Marion County obtain shoes. Call your

Family Advocate for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/CentsForShoesOfMarionCoun

ty/

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Salvation Army Thrift Store 740-389-3397

1294 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Monday - Saturday 9:00

a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

https://co.salvationarmy.org/CentralOhio/family-

stores-in-central-ohio

St. Vincent DePaul’s Clothing Locker 740-386-6422

342 N. Main St., Tuesday -Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.,

Saturday 10:00a.m.—1:00p.m.

Richland Rd. Church of Christ 740-389-1017

535 Richland Rd., Clothing house can be accessed

during church office hours, M-F 8am-4pm

http://www.richlandroadcofc.com/

Community Christian Fellowship 740-494-2222

209 E. Water St., Prospect, Clothing Closet 4 giveaways

a year and emergency only

http://www.prospectccf.com/connect

American Red Cross 740-725-9141

1849 Summerset Dr., Disaster related assistance

http://www.richlandroadcofc.com/

Be Ministries 740-382-9507

127 W. Church St., Be Thrifty clothing locker

http://www.be-church.com/

EDUCATION

Aspire at Marion Technical College Liz 740-386-4123

Formerly Adult Basic & Literacy Education (ABLE)

1467 Mount Vernon Ave., Tuition-free service for people

who need to work on basic math, reading, or writing

skills that help them be more successful in their college

courses, their employment situation, or their

preparations for taking a high school equivalency (HSE)

exam

https://www.mtc.edu/aspire/

Tri-

Rivers Career Center & Center for Adult Education

740-389-4682

2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Career and technical

training and certification, Offers the Adult Diploma

Program, which provides job training and a new pathway

for adults, ages 22 or older, to earn a high school

diploma AND industry credentials aligned to one of

Ohio’s in-demand jobs at no direct cost to student

https://tririvers.com/adult-education/

Marion Technical College 740-389-4636

1467 Mount Vernon Ave.

https://www.mtc.edu/

Ohio State University at Marion 740-389-6736

1461 Mount Vernon Ave.

http://osumarion.osu.edu/

North Central State College 888-755-4899

419-755-4800

2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, OH 44906

https://ncstatecollege.edu/cms/index.php

Vocational Education Training Company-MARCA

Industries 740-375-6144

2465 Harding Hwy E., Training and services for disabled

adults

https://www.marcaindustries.org/

Marion Matters 740-223-2999

790 Kenton Ave., A program that offers useful tools,

practical advice, and valuable communication to help

you and your family get ahead, instead of simply

getting by.

https://www.facebook.com/MarionMattersInc/

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EMPLOYMENT

Marion Goodwill Education & Training Center

740-751-4282

345 East Fairground St., Provide training & support for

people who are having difficulty finding a job.

http://mariongoodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/education-

training-center

MTC Workforce Solutions Shannon Niedzwicki

740-386-4176

1467 Mt. Vernon Ave., Creates job matches between

employers and qualified individuals, Other resources

available on website

https://www.mtc.edu/workforce/employee-testing/

Ohio Means Jobs Marion 740-382-0076

622 Leader St., Services include job searches, resource

room and job leads, M-F 8:00-4:30

http://www.mcjfs.com/workforce/ohiomeansjobs/

Peer (Program Encouraging Employment & Recovery)

740-387-1702

333 W. Center St., Employment services for eligible

individuals.

http://www.maccsite.com/macc_west.htm

FAMILY

Legal Aid Society 740-383-2161 888-301-2411

150 Oak St., Fax: 740-387-1022, Free legal services to

low-income individuals and all people 60 and over, the

phone lines are open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30

p.m. Monday through Friday

https://www.columbuslegalaid.org/

Marion Public Library 740-387-0992

445 E. Church St., Provides reading, research materials,

videos, audiovisuals, CDs, framed art, internet, computer

classes, Story Hour, Toddler Time, meeting room &

Summer Reading Program for children, Home delivery

available for home-bound patrons within city limits, M-

Th 9am-8pm, F-Sa 9am-4pm, Sun (Labor Day through

Memorial Day only) 1pm-4pm

https://www.marionlibrary.org/

Foster Parenting Program at Marion County Children

Services 740-389-2317

1680 Marion-Waldo Rd., how to become involved in

foster parenting

http://www.marionkids.com/

Marion County Job and Family Services 740-387-

8560

363 W. Fairground St., Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps),

child support, elder care, emergency assistance (PRC

program), and social services for eligible individuals

and families, M-F 8:00-4:30

http://www.mcjfs.com/

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

740-387-1039

372 E. Center St., Head Start Program, Utility Assistance

(HEAP, E-HEAP, PIPP Plus) Rapid Rehousing Ohio,

Personal Needs Pantry, United Community Rx Program

http://www.ohcac.org/

Ohio State University Extension 740-223-4040

222 W. Center St., Assists families with developmental

activities for children

https://marion.osu.edu/

Marion Area Transit 740-382-9850

137 S. State St., Bus Line, Runs M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

http://www.marionohio.us/transit

Social Security Administration 888-475-0296

1363 Wellness Dr., Social Security & Supplemental

Security Income, Open M-T-Th-F 9-3 W 9-12

https://www.ssa.gov/

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Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities

740-387-1035 Crisis Hotline 740-225-9310

2387 Harding Hwy E, provides advocacy and resources

for individuals with developmental disabilities

http://www.marioncountydd.org/

YMCA 740-725-9622

645 Barks Rd. E., Recreational and athletic opportunities,

Scholarships available

https://www.marionymca.org/

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FOOD PANTRIES AND FOOD BANK/PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION

Life Link Community Church 740-387-6822

248 Olney Ave., Food pantry, appointments only on

3rd & 4th Tuesday, must schedule appointment on the

prior Monday between 10-12

http://lifelinkcc.org/

Richland Rd. Church of Christ 740-389-1017

535 Richland Rd., Food bank distribution once a month

serving up to 200 families, must call to be put on list,

Emergency food pantry available-please call first, M-F

8am-4pm

http://www.richlandroadcofc.com/

St. Paul's Lutheran Church 740-726-2770

135 West Main St., Waldo, OH, 43356, Free fresh food

distributions, April - Nov, 1st Fri, 11-2

https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-Lutheran-Church-

Waldo-241213405928361/

Logos Christian Ministries 740-223-1515

582 Lee St., Produce, 2nd Saturday of every month, 12-

2pm, unless the weather is extremely bad

https://www.logoschristianministries.com/

Shining Light Baptist Church 740-361-3961

294 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bread giveaway on Wednesday

from 8:30-10 not a food pantry

http://slbcmarion.org/index.html

Salvation Army 740-382-2156

317 W. Church St., Food pantry by appt. only, photo ID

& proof of residence required

https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/

Johnson/Rudd Community Center 740-251-8109

6342 Marion-Agosta Rd., Food pantry: 3rd Wednesday

2pm-6pm

Victory Center Church of God 740-387-5722

1190 E. Fairground St., Food pantry, 3rd Thursday 5-

6:30pm, photo ID & proof of residence required

https://www.victorycentercog.com/outreach-ministry

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry 740-386-6422

342 N. Main St., Food pantry Tuesday-Saturday 10am-

noon, by appointment only, photo ID required

Beacon of Hope/Kirkpatrick Food Pantry

740-225-8687 or 740-244-6694

366 W. Center St., Produce distribution M & Th 5-7pm,

Non-perishable distribution by appointment Th 5-7pm

& Sat 9:30-11:30am, photo ID & proof of residence

required

Marion Senior Center 740-387-6100

2375 Harding Hwy E, Monthly distribution of non-

perishable groceries to Marion County residents age

60 & older who meet income guidelines.

http://www.marionohio.us/seniors/services

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COMMUNITY MEALS

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 740-494-2885

200 E. Water St., Prospect, OH 43342, Dinner 4th

Thursday 4-5:30

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Pauls-Lutheran-

Church/116320195062974

Life Link Community Church 740-387-6822

248 Olney Ave., Dinner 2nd Wednesday @5:30

http://lifelinkcc.org/

Shining Light Baptist Church 740-361-3961

294 Mt. Vernon Ave., Dinner 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Friday

at 6pm

http://slbcmarion.org/index.html

Salvation Army 740-382-2156

317 W. Church St., Soup kitchen Mon & Thurs at

4:30p.m.

https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/

Central Christian Church 740-387-5120

421 Mt. Vernon Ave., Breakfast 2nd & last (4th or 5th)

Sunday of the month, 8-9

First Church of the Nazarene 740-383-6021

233 W. Church St., Lunch every Sunday at 11am

http://marionnaz.org/

Oakland UMC 740-383-3088

835 Bellefontaine Ave., Dinner 3rd Wednesday at 5pm

https://www.facebook.com/OAK.UMC.100/

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 740-387-6970

475 E. Fairground St., Dinner 2nd & 4th Wednesday 5-

6pm

https://mtzionmarionoh.com/

Trinity Baptist Church 740-387-6527

244 S. Main St., Lunch 4th Thursday 11:30am-1pm

(except June, July and August)

https://www.tbcmarion.org/

Prospect St. United Methodist 740-382-6069

185 S. Prospect St., Dinner 3rd Friday at 5:15pm,

breakfast 4th Saturday 8:30-10:30am

http://www.prospectstreetumc.com/

Kensington Church of the Nazarene 740-386-

2220

369 Kensington Pl., Breakfast 2nd Saturday 8-11am, $3

donation

http://marionnaz.org/

Be Ministries 740-382-9507

127 W. Church St., Lunch every Saturday at 11:30am

http://www.be-church.com/

First Church of the Brethren 740-387-2362

860 E. Church St., Brunch 3rd Saturday 9:30-11am

Mayes Community Temple 740-382-3773

801 Bennett St., Lunch 4th Saturday 11am to 1pm

Olde Corner Church 740-375-5366

287 S. State St, Dinner 1st Wednesday 5:30-7pm (doors

open at 5pm)

https://www.facebook.com/The-Olde-Corner-Church-

492154314289734/

True Faith Church of God in Christ 740-382-8208

599 E. Fairground St., Lunch 3rd Wednesday 11am-

2pm

https://www.facebook.com/pages/True-Faith-Church-

of-God-In-Christ/111628635542809

Community Christian Fellowship 740-494-2222

209 E. Water St., Prospect, Oh 43342, Dinner 1st

Sunday 5-6:30pm

http://www.prospectccf.com/connect

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HEALTH

American Cancer Society 888-227-6446 opt 3

5555 Frantz Rd., Dublin, OH 43017, Provides services to

patients with cancer, Has information on cancer

prevention and treatment, M-F 8:30-4:30

https://www.cancer.org/

Nationwide Children’s Hospital 614-722-2000

700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, OH 43205

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/

Center St. Community Health Clinic

740-751-6380 Medical 740-382-4939 Dental

136 W Center St., Serves those birth thru adulthood

without a physician, financial means or payment source

to receive care, by appointment only M-F 8-4:30, Leave

message if needed and call will be returned

http://www.centerstreetclinic.org/

United Community Rx Program 740-383-2154 Ext. 835

1183 Bellefontaine Ave., Assistance with obtaining

medication for those who have no insurance or other

means, Medical Insurance information.

http://www.ohcac.org/services/marion-county/

Equitas Health 614-299-2437

(formerly AIDS Resource Center Ohio)

4400 N High St #300, Columbus, OH 43214, Provides

social and financial resources, Information about

HIV/AIDS, support groups and services for individuals

with HIV/AIDS

http://equitashealth.com/about-us/

Marion Public Health 740-387-

6520

740-383-2546 Fax

181 S. Main St., M-F 8:00-4:30 p.m., Parents can get their

child’s birth certificate $25.00, Infant, childhood, and

adult immunizations are available for walk-ins

Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

http://marionpublichealth.org/

Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program MAPP

740-387-8336

498 N. Main St., Free pregnancy tests for all ages,

parenting education, M-F 9:00 – 5:00

https://mapp-marion.com/

American Red Cross 740-725-9141

1849 Summerset Dr., First aid, CPR, water safety

information and disaster & flood services

http://www.redcross.org/

Marion County Council on Aging 740-387-0401

125 Executive Dr. Suite 102, Ohio Senior Health

Insurance Information Program volunteers available to

help with Medicare issues

http://www.marioncouncilonaging.org/

Voice of Hope Pregnancy Center 740-223-0419

217 W. Center St., Education, Information, Testing,

Counseling, Baby Needs

http://www.betheldonors.org/

Marion Speech & Hearing 740-383-2513

1199 Delaware Ave. Suite 101, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm,

Provides speech and hearing assessment

https://marionspeechandhearing.com/

Patient Assistance Services, Inc. 740-223-

1501

877-463-1905

685 Delaware Ave., 3rd Floor, A nationwide advocate

company, working with pharmaceutical companies to

obtain free prescription drugs, *this program has a

monthly fee, plus income & other eligibility

requirements

http://pas-incorp.com/index.html

Ohio Health/Marion General Hospital 740-383-8400

1000 McKinley Park Dr.

ohiohealth.com/locations/hospitals/marion-general-

hospital/

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) 740-383-5533

181 South Main St., M-F 8am-4:30pm, 3rd Wed 9am-

6pm, Nutrition and education program for pregnant

women and children ages 0-5 years that are income

eligible

http://marionpublichealth.org/wic/

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OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians (former Smith

Clinic) 740-383-7000 800-282-6741

1040 Delaware Ave.

http://ohiohealthmarionareaphysicians.com/Home

Marion County Job & Family Services 740-387-

8560

363 W. Fairground St., Health insurance for eligible

children and families.

http://www.mcjfs.com/

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

DASCO Home Medical Equipment 740-386-5199

653 McCorkle Blvd Suite F, Westerville, OH 43082,

Oxygen & respiratory services, health aids & medical

equipment

http://www.godasco.com/index.asp

Semark Rental Company 740-382-5064

140 W Pleasant St., Hospital beds, wheelchairs,

walkers, & other health aids.

Lincare 740-382-1611

1233 Pole Lane Rd., Provide a wide variety of

respiratory services, as well as health aids & medical

equipment

https://www.lincare.com/

Ohio Health Home Medical Equipment 740-383-

8095 800-300-7075

1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd. Suite 107, Has a variety of

respiratory needs, hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers,

bathroom safety equipment, & more

https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/home-

care/ohiohealth-home-medical-equipment-marion/

DENTISTS - MARION COUNTY Will accept children

Marion Family Dental 740-387-5188

716 S. Prospect St.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marion-Family-

Dental/197612060296945

Appleseed Family Dental 740-387-1324

1199 Delaware Ave., Suite 106, Care Source and Molina,

M-F 8-4

http://www.appleseedfamilydental.com/index.html

Center Street Community Health Center Dental Clinic

740-382-4939

136 W. Center St., M-F 8am-4:30pm

http://www.centerstreetclinic.org/index.html

Comfort Dental 740-386-6600

1598 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Children 5 years and older,

Care Source, Molina, M-F 7:30am-7:30pm, Sat 7:30am-

1:30pm

https://comfortdental.com/dentist-marion-oh/

Marion Public Health Mobile Dentist 740-383-5533

181 S. Main St., Children 1-18yrs, call for available dates

and to make an appointment.

http://marionpublichealth.org/infants-children/

DENTISTS - ORAL TREATMENT

OSU Nisonger Center Dental Program/Johnstown Road

Dental Clinic (614) 685-3192

Franklin County Early Childhood Education Center, 2879

Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH 43219, M-F 8:30am-

5:30pm

http://nisonger.osu.edu/adult/adult-clinics-

services/dental-program/johnstown-road-dental-clinic/

Bright Now! Dental 419-627-1255 844-400-7645

1313 W. Bogart Rd, Suite D, Sandusky, Oh 44870, Care

Source, M&W 8am-5pm, T&Th 9am-7pm, F 8am-2pm

https://www.brightnow.com/dentist-near-me/sandusky-

dentist/24230

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OSU Dental Clinics 614-688-3763

Postle Hall, 305 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210,

Care Source, Molina, Healthy Start

https://dentistry.osu.edu/patients/ohio-state-dental-

clinics

Nationwide Children's Emergency Dental 614-722-5650

Livingston Ambulatory Center, 380 Butterfly Gardens

Drive, Columbus, Oh 43215, M– Th 8:30am– 12pm,1pm-

9pm, F 8am–12pm, 1pm–4pm, Sa 9am–1pm

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/dentis

try

Dr. Sidney Price & Assoc. 614-888-3212

117 Lazelle Rd. E. Suite D, Columbus, Oh 43235, M-Th

8am-5pm, F 8am-3pm, Sa 9am-1pm (twice per month)

http://www.worthingtonpediatric.com/index.html

Small Smiles Dental Clinic 614-470-9840

2100 Morse Rd. Suite 4655, Columbus, Oh 43203, M-F

8am-5pm, Care Source, Molina, Healthy Start and

Buckeye

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Small-Smiles-Dental-

Clinic/177369668976205

Olentangy Pediatric Dentistry (614) 433-

7474

45 Clairden Dr., Powell, Ohio 43065

http://www.olentangypediatricdentistry.com/

EYE DOCTORS - MARION COUNTY

Buckeye Optical (740)-389-1300

150 McMahan Blvd., M,T,Th,F 9am-5pm, W 10am-7pm

http://www.buckeyeoptical.net/

Premier Optometry Group (740) 387-8414

399 E. Church St., Dr. Matt Axline, by appt. only, M-F 8-

5

http://visionsource-marion.com/

Professional Eye Care (740) 387-6880

1723 Marion Mt. Gilead Rd, Dr. Doug McCloy, Dr.

Tommy Miller & Dr. Andrea Dinovo, M,T,W,F 8am-

5pm, Th 9am-7pm, open 1 Sat. per month

https://www.yourpec.com/

Wal-Mart Vision Center (740) 389-5339

1546 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Dr. James Fleming, Dr.

Rachel Siegel & Dr. James Hackley, M-Sa 9am-8pm, Su

9am-

5pm

https://www.walmart.com/store/1750/marion-

oh/details

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE- MARION COUNTY

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Emergency

Room 740-383-8400

1000 McKinley Park Dr.

https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/hospitals/mari

on-general-hospital/

OhioHealth Urgent Care - Marion 740-692-4440

130 University Dr., Monday-Sunday 9am-9pm

https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/urgent-

care/ohiohealth-urgent-care-marion/

Walk In Urgent Care & Job Services 740-751-6433

175 Edgefield Blvd., M-F 8am-10pm, Sa&Su 9am-8pm

http://www.walkinurgentcare.com/index.php

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MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Crawford-Marion Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and

Mental Health Services (ADAMH Board) (740) 387-8531

142 S. Prospect St.

https://mcadamh.com/

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting @ Dayspring

Wesleyan Church 740-389-3684

2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Room 204

http://dayspringwesleyan.org/events

Marion Area Counseling Center 740-387-5210

320 Executive Dr., Services include crisis intervention,

therapy, family preservation, community support,

psychiatric, psychological, drug/alcohol, counseling, day

treatment, victim assistance and more

http://www.maccsite.com/index.html

OhioHealth Hospice 740-383-8930

1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Suite 107, provides services

to terminally ill individuals and their families, M-F 8am-

4:30pm

https://www.ohiohealth.com/services/home-care/our-

programs/hospice/

Alcoholics Anonymous Marion Area Group Fellowship

740-387-5546

Call for list of Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in

Marion and Crawford Counties

https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US

Care-Line Information & Referral 740-383-CARE

(2273)

320 Executive Dr., 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,

telephone crisis intervention and information/referral

services, point of contact for after hour emergency

services requests

http://www.maccsite.com/Contact_Careline.htm

Maryhaven Marion 740-375-5550

333 E. Center St., Behavioral health & addiction

treatment center for adults and adolescents

https://maryhaven.com/marion/

Ohio Guidestone 888-522-9174

1199 Delaware Ave, Suite 107, Counseling and

treatment services, early childhood and family services,

alcohol and drug addiction treatment, comprehensive

care

https://ohioguidestone.org/locations/marion/marion-

ohio/

SHELTERS / HOUSING

Rapid Rehousing Ohio 740-383-2154 ext 842

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

1183 Bellefontaine Ave., please call for program

requirements

http://www.ohcac.org/

Be Ministries Emergency Housing 740-382-9507

193 E. Church St., 7-10 day emergency housing

currently for men only.

http://www.be-church.com/

Buckeye Ridge Habitat for Humanity 740-383-2007

370 E. Mark St., Habitat’s Vision: a world where everyone has a

decent place to live

http://www.buckeyeridgehabitat.org/content/introduction#overl

ay-context=introduction

Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter Office/Women &

Family Shelter 740-387-4550

326 W. Fairground St., open 24 hours/day, every day,

[email protected]

http://heartofohiohomelessshelter.org/

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Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter Men's

Shelter

740-382-9600

365 E. Fairground St., open 3pm-8am daily, closed daily

between 8am-3pm, male residents exit the property

when shelter is closed,

[email protected]

http://heartofohiohomelessshelter.org/

Marion Metropolitan Housing Authority 740-383-

5680

117 N. Greenwood St., Suite 12, 8am-noon & 1pm-

4pmM-F

http://marionmha.org/

Turning Point 24 Hour Hotline 800-232-

6505 or

740-382-8988

PO Box 875, Marion, Oh 43301-0875, Temporary shelter

for victims of domestic violence, many services offered

http://www.turningpoint6.org/

Transportation

Greyhound Bus Service 800-231-2222

Marion station no longer available

https://www.greyhound.com/en/

Marion Area Transit Dispatch 740-382-

9850

Administration 740-387-7153

137 S. State St., Runs M-F 8am-4pm, discounted rates if

qualified

http://www.marionohio.us/transit

Marion Senior Center Transportation Desk 740-387-

5444

2375 Harding Hwy. E., Available M-F 8am-3:30pm,

arrange 24-48 hours in advance, age 60 or older.

http://www.marionohio.us/seniors/services

Marion County Job and Family Services Medical Non-

Emergency Transportation (NET) 740-387-8560 option

#3

363 W. Fairground St., Non-emergency transportation

for Ohio Medicaid recipients to & from covered

appointments, requests must be submitted 10 days in

advance

http://www.mcjfs.com/benefits/medicaid/medical-

transportation.html

Apple Lane Transportation Service 800-286-6682

672 Springmill St., Mansfield, Oh 44903, Non-emergency

medical transportation – private pay, Medicaid,

PASSPORT

Marion County Veteran Services 740-387-0100

220 E. Fairground St., Suite 101, M-F 8:30am-4:30pm,

transportation for veterans who have appointments at

VA Outpatient Clinic in Columbus, please call at least 5

days in advance to reserve seat

http://www.marionveteranservice.com/

Frank's Cab 740-383-2653

transportation service

R & S Taxi 740-751-7038

transportation service

Marion Taxi 740-396-2726

transportation service

Fastlane Taxi 740-244-2149

transportation service

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UTILITIES

City of Marion Sanitation/Streets Dept 740-382-

1479 Utility Billing 740-387-6057

Garbage removal, city sewer & sanitation

http://www.marionohio.us/utility

Columbia Gas of Ohio 800-344-4077

Natural gas company

https://www.columbiagasohio.com/

Ohio Edison/First Energy Electric Co. 800-633-4766

Electric company

https://www.firstenergycorp.com/ohio_edison.html

American Electric Power - AEP 800-672-2231

Electric company

https://www.aep.com/

Aqua Ohio 877-987-2782

Water hook-up and service.

https://www.aquaamerica.com/our-states/ohio.aspx

Lifeline Phone Assistance

Free or discounted telephone service (landline or

mobile) for individuals who meet eligibility

requirements, see website for list of participating

service providers and more information

https://www.lifelinesupport.org/ls/

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)

800-686-7826

180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Oh 43215, M-F 8am-5pm,

investigates consumer complaints, monitors and

enforces utility company compliance with state

regulations

https://www.puco.ohio.gov/

Ohio Consumers' Counsel 877-742-5622

65 East State St, 7th Floor, Columbus, Oh 43215,

provides general information and answers questions

about Ohio utility services

http://www.occ.ohio.gov/

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Consumer Response Center 877-382-4357

600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DE, 20580,

consumers may file a complaint for fraud, identity

theft, or other unfair or deceptive business practices.

https://www.ftc.gov/../filing-complaint

Salvation Army 740-382-2156

317 W. Church St., assistance with utility disconnect

notices when funding is available

https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

Emergency Heap & Regular Heap 866-861-6421

1183 Bellefontaine Ave., assistance with utility

disconnect notices, connecting or reconnecting

services, bulk fuel customers with less than 10 day

supply, one-time non-emergency credit towards

primary heat source. Call for appointment.

http://www.ohcac.org/

MISCELLANEOUS

Marion County Veterans Services 740-387-0100

220 E. Fairgrounds, St #101, M-F 8:30-4:30, assisting

Marion County Veterans and their dependent.

http://www.marionveteranservice.com/

Marion County Bureau of Motor Vehicles

740-387-1467

222 W. Center St. Rm 1123, M-F 8-5, Sat 8-2

https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/51.aspx

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Marion Area Humane Society 740-389-6548

2264 Richland Rd., M-F 12-6, Sat 11-4

https://mahspets.org/

Marion County Board of Elections 740-223-4090

222 W. Center St., M-F 8:30-4:30

https://www.marionelections.com/

Marion Area Chamber of Commerce 740-382-2181

267 W. Center St., names and addresses of local

employers and businesses, relocation packets for

people new to Marion.

https://www.marionareachamber.org/

American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio 614-586-1958

4506 Chester Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103, assists

individuals whose constitutional rights have been

violated, provides information about current

legislation.

https://www.aclu.org/affiliate/ohio

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

Personal Needs Pantry 740-383-2154

1183 Bellefontaine Ave, personal and household care

items provided to households below 125% of poverty

level. Please call for more information.

http://www.ohcac.org/

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA 740-383-2154

1183 Bellefontaine Ave., free tax preparation from the

last week in January to the first week in April, please

call for more information or to schedule an

appointment.

http://www.ohcac.org/

Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040

Taxpayer assistance.

https://www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance

Marion County Auditor 740-223-

4020

Real Estate Tax Homestead Exemption

222 W. Center St., allows qualified homeowners to be

exempted a portion of the auditor's market value of their

home from property tax.

http://www.co.marion.oh.us/auditor/index.php/homeste

ad-exemption

Y Men (assistance with wheelchair ramp)

PO Box 275, Marion, OH 43301-0275, request in

writing your need for a wheelchair ramp

Nathan's Barber Shop 740-382-1609

162 W. Center St., will provide in-home barber

services.

Melissa Akers Salon Services 419-310-9583

Will provide in-home salon services

HOTLINE & REFERRALS

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Provides 24/7 free & confidential support for people in

distress, prevention & crisis resources, and best

practices for professionals

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

CONTACT Care-Line Information & Referral

740-383-CARE (2273)

320 Executive Dr., 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,

telephone crisis intervention and information/referral

services, point of contact for after hour emergency

services requests

http://www.maccsite.com/Contact_Careline.htm

Teen Suicide Hotline 614-294-3300

Answered by trained teens in evenings & adults during

other hours, 24-hour line provides peer counseling to

adolescents dealing with loneliness, depression, and