available for seniors. All either provide or refer for advocacy and counseling, health screenings,

emergency help, wellness programs, meals, outreach, social activities and transportation.

If you don’t know where to begin looking, start here!

Ohio Department of Aging

Ombudsman and Benefits Check-up

1-800-282-1206

Golden Buckeye

1-800-422-1976

50 W. Broad St., Ninth Fl., Columbus 43215-3363

www.aging.ohio.gov

Distributes federal and state funds for health and human services to older adults through Ohio’s 12

Area Agencies on Aging. Coordinates the following programs: PASSPORT long term care, Residential

State Supplement (RSS) housing, Benefits Check-Up, assisted living waiver, Ombudsman, Golden

Buckeye Program and Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) with the Ohio

Department of Insurance. Joined Hearts in Giving, Ohio Senior Citizen’s Day, the Ohio Senior Citizens

Hall of Fame and the Elder Caregiver Award Ceremony. Produces “Finer With Age,” a public access TV

program.

Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC)

Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway and Union Counties

(614) 466-5928

30 E. Broad St., 4th Fl., 43215

Madison County

(937) 285-6500

Dayton Regional Office, 40 W. 4th Center, Ste. 1900, 45402

www.crc.ohio.gov

Enforces state laws against discrimination. OCRC receives and investigates charges of discrimination in

employment, public accommodations, housing, credit and higher education on the bases of race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, ancestry, or familial status.

Franklin County

TTY

(614) 645-6200

174 E. Long St., Columbus 43215

www.coaaa.org

A Long Term Care Consultation is a one-stop service to empower older adults and their families with

information and access to services to help maintain independence and live at home. Administers

federal and state funds and develops services in Central Ohio to help older adults maintain

independence. Serves Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and

Union counties.

Franklin County Senior Options

TDD

1-800-750-0750

Administration

(614) 525-5230

Franklin County Office on Aging

280 E. Broad St., 3rd Fl., Columbus 43215

www.officeonaging.org

Case Managers provide information and access to needed services for Franklin County older adults,

their friends and families.

HandsOn Central Ohio

24 Hrs (614) 221-2255 or 2-1-1

TTY

(614) 341-2272

Food Line

(614) 341-2282

195 N. Grant Ave., Columbus 43215

www.handsoncentralohio.org

24 hour information and referral link for Franklin County citizens to appropriate human service

agencies.

Senior Hotline

North Central Mental Health Services

Main Office

1301 N. High St., Columbus 43201

Answers any questions related to older adults.

(614) 294-3309

1945 Ridgeview Rd., Upper Arlington 43221

www.kindcall.org

Primary advocacy for those age 60+ in Upper Arlington. Also has “Kind Call” program.

Delaware County

Council for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Rd., Delaware 43015

www.growingolder.org

Clearinghouse for information, assistance and services for older adults and their families. Medical

transport, home delivered meals, adult day services and emergency response systems. Legal aid and

personal care assistance.

HelpLine

24 Hours

11 N. Franklin St., Delaware 43015

Fairfield County

24 Hours

Crisis Hotline

108 W. Main St., Lancaster 43130

www.fairfieldcounty211.org

Information, referral and crisis intervention in Fairfield Co.

(740) 369-3316 or 1-800-684-2324

1070 College Ave., Columbus 43209

Skilled team provides service navigation to families, caregivers and the elderly to reduce the

time spent searching for the right resources for your specific needs. Counseling, referrals, case

management and more.

Meals on Wheels – Older Adult Alternatives of Fairfield County

253 Boving Rd., Lancaster 43130

www.alternativesforolderadults.org

Fayette County

1179 S. Elm St., Washington Court House 43160

Senior Citizen Outreach Service

www.seniorcenterelmst.com

Information & referral. Helps with medical papers, HEAP applications, Golden Buckeye Cards and more.

Confidential in-home visits and telephone reassurance available at no charge. Serves Washington

Court House, Jeffersonville and Fayette County.

Licking County

745 E. Main St., Newark 43055

www.lcounty.com/lcap

Nutrition, transportation, home health programs and senior center activities. Provides center meals at

10 dining sites throughout the county, home-delivered meals and wheelchair transportation. Also helps

Pickaway Senior Center

2105 Chickasaw Dr., P. O. Box 565, Circleville 43113

www.pickawayseniors.com

Union County

with homemaker, respite care, bathing and chores.

Madison County

Voice/TTY

(740) 852-3001

280 W. High St., London 43140

Provides meals, adult day care, health and wellness center, homemaking and free legal services.

Pickaway County

235 Grove St., Richwood 43344

Provides health screenings, recreation and educational activities. Information and referral. Also “ask

Connie,” a program to help seniors with prescription drug plans, Medicare, insurance, questions about

bills, etc.

Union County Senior Services

18000 State Rt. 4, Ste. D, Marysville 43040

www.ucseniors.org

Information, referral, advocacy and supportive services. Helps with medical papers, HEAP

applications and Golden Buckeye Cards. Confidential in-home visits, personal care, homemaking,

Senior Companion, legal aid and telephone reassurance.

TTY

1-877-434-7598

17 S. High St., Ste. 800, Columbus 43215

Material on subject matters of interest to older adults. Works to enhance the quality of life for all as

we age. Attempts to lead positive social change and provide value to members through information,

advocacy and service.

Eldercare Locator

www.eldercare.gov

Gives callers access to extensive network of state and local organizations that serve older people

anywhere in the United States. Will refer caller to local and state offices on aging for information

and assistance in an older person’s community. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., M–F.