
Links to Health Resources
General Information
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online
American Lung Association (ALA)
American Public Health Association - APHA
Association of Ohio Health Commissioners (AOHC)
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
Bike Helmets - National Bike Safety Network
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Central Ohio Diabetes Association
Environmental Health Information Service
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HSRA)
Medline Plus (National Library of Medicine)
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
NACCHO - National Association of County and City Health Officials
National Center for Health Statistics
National Health Information Center
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
New England Journal of Medicine
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
US Food and Drug Administration
Environmental Health
National Safety Council Environmental Health Center
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Ohio Environmental Health Association (OEHA)
US FDA - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)
Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Women's Health
National Women's Health Information Center
Child Health
Asthma Information (American Lung Association)
NYU Child Study Center (AboutOurKids.org)
US Food and Drug Administration - Kid's Page
Senior Health
Safety
NHTSA's Kid's Safety City, Town Hall
The National SAFEKIDS Campaign
Area Hospitals
Licking Memorial Health Systems
Mount Carmel East, Reynoldsburg
St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus
Grant Medical Center, Columbus
Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus
Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster
Genesis Health Care System, Zanesville
Knox Community Hospital, Mt. Vernon
Coshocton County Memorial Hospital
Local Agencies
American Red Cross of Licking County: Blood Donation, Disaster Services, Health and Safety Training (740) 349 9442.
LEADS Community Action Agency: Home Repair, Energy Assistance (HEAP), Home Repair for Elderly, Air Conditioning assistance if income eligible and have a prescription from doctor with a breathing problem, PASSPORT, (740)349-8606.
LEADS Headstart (740)345-0357.
Licking County Department of Job and Family Services: Programs involving employment & training services, supportive financial aid (cash assistance, medical coverage, food stamps, etc.) and social services for children and adults (740) 670-8999, 1-888-895-2790.
Licking County Protective Services: Child Protective Services (740)670-8888 and Adult Protective Services (740) 670-8800 & Abuse Reporting. After hours, weekends & holiday emergency reports should be made to the Licking County Sheriff's Office at (740)670-5500.
Licking County Coalition for Housing: Project Homeline, Transitional Housing, SEE (Successful Education Endeavors Program), HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids), IDA (Individual Development Account) (740) 345-1970 or Toll Free: 1-877-421-5224
Fair Housing Program: Housing Discrimination Investigation, Tenant/Landlord Counseling, Education on the laws and citizens' rights. (740) 670-5187
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program: Assists low and moderate income households with repair and improvements to single-family, owner-occupied dwellings. (740)349-6938.
Licking County Aging Program: Home Services (Home Health Aides & Housekeeping), Nutrition (meals on wheels) , Transportation and Social/Education/Recreational (Zerger Hall)
Mental Health Association of Licking County: Child Assault Prevention Program (CAPP), Youth Engaged in Service (YES), COMPEER, Parent Support, Prevent Assault and Violence Education (PAVE). (740) 522-1341 or Toll Free:(888) 260-2613.
OSU Extension Office: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, Community Development, School Enrichment Programs (740)670-5315.
USDA Loan & Grant Program: To improve the living conditions and assist with needed home repairs for very low income applicants in rural areas. Funds may be made to modernize the home or to remove health and safety hazards. (740) 373-7113.
Licking County Transit Board: Public transportation (740) 670-5181.
Pathways of Central Ohio: Crisis & Information Center Child Care Connections Prevention & Training (740)345-6166.
The Woodlands:
Consumer Credit
Counseling Services,
Family Connections Center,
Family Life Education,
Individual & Family Counseling,
Licking County AIDS Task Force,
The Center for
New Beginnings Shelter & Services
(740)349-7066, 800-686-2756.
State Agencies
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency