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Emergency Resources

Emergency Resources

Our community and our country have hit a period of economic bad times.  More and more of  us may need to look to our Community and it's resources for support during this time.  The following organizations are set up to help.  Don't hesitate to use them if you or your children need them.

State Resource Page:  OhioHeretoHelp.com

Needs: Agencies or Organizations
Food Highland County Community Action . . . . . 937-393-3458
Jobs & Family Services  937-393-4278  http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/index.stm
Samaritan Outreach.... 937-393-2220
Hope Emergency Services .....937-364-1055
Greenfield Area Christian Center .....937-981-5172
Other Links...
WIC -- Supplemental Food Assistance
for Pregnant Women and Children ages birth - 5
Highland County Community Action..... 937-393-3458
Rent/ Mortgage Highland County Community Action..... 937-393-3458
Jobs & Family Services  937-393-4278  http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/index.stm
Used Clothing Samaritan Outreach....937-393-2220
Hope Emergency Services .....937-364-1055
Greenfield Area Christian Center .....937-981-5172
Utility Payments Highland County Community Action..... 937-393-3458
Jobs & Family Services  937-393-4278  http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/index.stm
Samaritan Outreach.... 937-393-2220
Hope Emergency Services .....937-364-1055
Foreclosure Assistance Highland County Community Action..... 937-393-3458
Legal Aid ...800-582-2682
Budget Counseling Highland County Community Action..... 937-393-3458
OSU Extension Office .... 937-393-1918
Family Planning (Examinations, STD testing, birth control, free or reduced cost) Highland County Community Action.... 937-393-3458
Legal Services Legal Aid ...800-582-2682
Health and Medical Highland County Community Action . . . . . 937-393-3458
Jobs & Family Services  937-393-4278  http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/index.stm
Car Repairs Jobs & Family Services  937-393-4278  http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/index.stm
Bankruptcy Education OSU Extension Office .... 937-393-1918
Parenting Classes OSU Extension Office .... 937-393-1918
Ohio Benefit Bank Highland County Community Action..... 937-393-3458
Samaritan Outreach.... 937-393-2220
Hope Emergency Services .....937-364-1055
Household Items Samaritan Outreach.... 937-393-2220
Hope Emergency Services .....937-364-1055
Greenfield Area Christian Center .....937-981-5172
Other Resources and directories: Highland County Resource Guide
5 County Solutions: A collaboration between Clinton, Highland, Greene, Fayette and Montgomery counties to provide education and resources to those experiencing economic difficulties.

The Ohio United Way has established Get Connected dial 2-1-1.

2-1-1 is an easy to remember central phone number connecting people with available community resources and volunteer opportunities. By simply dialing three digits, you can now make one call to find or give help.
Turn to 2-1-1 for...

  • basic human services food, clothing, shelter, rental assistance, utility assistance
  • physical and mental health resources medical information lines, crisis intervention, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol treatment, Medicaid/Medicare, maternal health, children’s health, insurance
  • employment support services unemployment benefits, financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs
  • support for seniors and persons with disabilities home health care, adult day care, meal services, respite care, transportation, homemaker services
  • programs for children, youth, families childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services
  • volunteer opportunities and donations
  • support for community crisis or disaster recovery

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