Community Resources

Fayette County Ohio Visitor's Guide

Community Contacts: Contact information for City & County Government, Emergency Health & Safety, Community Agencies, Local News & Broadcasting, and Local Schools.


Local Service Organizations

Fayette County Comission on Aging740.335.2159The Fayette County Commission on Aging serves and represents those adults 60 years of age and older in Fayette County. 
Community Action Commission of Fayette Co.740.335.7282Private non-profit corporation committed to do all the things necessary to aid in eliminating poverty and to support and provide affordable housing. Find information about homeless shelters, senior services, head start, emergency services, and more. 
Community Action Transportation740.335.9628The Fayette County Transportation Program is a public transit service available to residents of Fayette County.
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services740.335.0350Unemployment, child support, food services & medicaid benefits for Ohio. The site features information about programs, services, facts, statistics, and current news concerning ODJFS.


Food Pantries

Pantry Name:Day/Hours of DistributionService Area
Fayette Co. Food Pantry
214 N Hinde St.
Washington CH, OH 43160
740.335.2067
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
1:00-3:00 pm
Fayette Co.
Heritage Memorial Church Food Pantry
412 Rose Ave.
Washington CH, OH 43160
740.636.1111
Monday
9:00-11:15 am
(Every 30 days by appointment only)
Fayette Co.
Gregg Street Worship Center Pantry
1001 Lewis St.
Washington CH, OH 43160
740.335.8625
3rd Monday of the Month
3:00 pm
(By appointment only)
Fayette Co.
Jeffersonville Church of Christ Pantry
83 N Main St.
Jeffersonville, OH 43128
740.426.6110
3rd Friday of the Month
10:00 am-1:30 pm
Fayette Co.
Jeffersonville United Methodist Church Pantry
13 E High St.
Jeffersonville, OH 43128
740.426.6219
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Fayette Co.
New Holland Methodist Church Pantry
105 W Front St.
New Holland, OH 43145
740.495.3023
Call for more informationFayette Co.
Second Chance Center of Hope 
420 W Oakland Ave
Washington CH, Ohio 43160
740.620.4133
It is the mission of Second Chance Center of Hope to assist the homeless, low/moderate income families and victims of domestic violence. Our goal is to help guide them to resources and encourage our services that enable them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 


Shelters

Fayette County Homeless Shelter740.333.7580Any household that is facing homelessness. Households for this project are defined as: single women, couples with children, couples without children, and single parent families.
McNair Men's Mission
503 Lewis St.
Washington CH, OH 43160
740.463.6741Emergency shelter for homeless men.
Peace House740.505.0090The Peace House Domestic Violence program is designed to support, educate and empower domestic violence victims as they become survivors.

Housing (PDF)



Addiction, Recovery & Treatment Services

Community Action: Faith in Recovery  740.335.7282 ext. 193Our mission is to combat substance abuse in Fayette County through collaborative community development projects to promote a safer, healthier community.
Fayette Recovery Center740.335.8228Fayette Recovery Center is an alcohol and drug rehab center for adolescents and adults. Operating as part of Pickaway Area Recovery Services, they provide outpatient programs and aftercare services.
Fayette Women's Residential740.313.7513Residential treatment of women ages 18+ for alcohol and substance abuse.
National Al-Anon1.888.425.2666 (4AL-ANON)Search for Al-Anon meetings near you.
Ranch of Opportunity740.335.3126A healthy, safe environment for the residential six-month treatment of teenage girls.
Local: AA/Al-Anon Meetings1-888-425-2666  (for other meetings call)
St. Colman's Church
219 N North St.
Washington Court House, OH 43160
Wednesdays: 7:00 pm 
Saturdays: 7:00 pm
(downstairs)
All Saints Episcopal Church
733 State Route 41 
Washington Court House, OH 43160
Mondays: 7:00-8:00 pm  
Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 pm
(by the golf course)
First Church of God
610 Harrison St.
Washington Court House, OH 43160
Tuesdays: 7:00 pm 
Fridays: 7:00 pm
 

Mental Health Resources (PDF)


Government Benefits

Government BenefitsA starting point for anyone who thinks they may be eligible for government benefits. Features a comprehensive quiz that determines individual eligibility for everything: from Energy Assistance, Disaster Relief Scholarships, and Loan repayment.
Ohio Department of Job & Family ServicesUnemployment, Child Support, Food Services & Medicaid Benefits for Ohio. The site features information about programs, services, facts, statistics, and current news concerning ODJFS.
Social Security AdministrationThe official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. The site features information, forms, and links for social security.
Ohio Means JobsFind a job, learn career skills, meet the requirements of your government benefits, and more on OhioMeansJobs.com

Continuing Education

ASPIRE: Adult Opportunity Center 
800.628.7722 x2687
The Aspire program offers services for improving the basic skills of reading, writing, and math. Adults can enroll for self-improvement in any of the areas below.

  • Adult literacy
  • College refresher/readiness course
  • GED preparation, including practice tests (only offered at the GED Testing Center)
  • Nursing program preparation
  • Reading, writing, and math improvement
  • Workforce education
  • Parents can enroll to be better equipped to help their children with homework

The program is offered FREE to any individual who is at least 16* years of age. All books and materials are provided and no fees are charged for instruction.

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