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 Aging | 740.335.2159 | The 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. | 740.335.7282 | Private 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 Transportation | 740.335.9628 | The Fayette County Transportation Program is a public transit service available to residents of Fayette County. |
| Ohio Department of Job & Family Services | 740.335.0350 | Unemployment, 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 Distribution | Service 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 information | Fayette 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 Shelter | 740.333.7580 | Any 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 | 740.463.6741 | Emergency shelter for homeless men. |
| Peace House | 740.505.0090 | The 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. 193 | Our mission is to combat substance abuse in Fayette County through collaborative community development projects to promote a safer, healthier community. |
| Fayette Recovery Center | 740.335.8228 | Fayette 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 Residential | 740.313.7513 | Residential treatment of women ages 18+ for alcohol and substance abuse. |
| National Al-Anon | 1.888.425.2666 (4AL-ANON) | Search for Al-Anon meetings near you. |
| Ranch of Opportunity | 740.335.3126 | A healthy, safe environment for the residential six-month treatment of teenage girls. |
| Local: AA/Al-Anon Meetings | 1-888-425-2666 (for other meetings call) |
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| 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 Benefits | A 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 Services | Unemployment, Child Support, Food Services & Medicaid Benefits for Ohio. The site features information about programs, services, facts, statistics, and current news concerning ODJFS. |
| Social Security Administration | The official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. The site features information, forms, and links for social security. |
| Ohio Means Jobs | Find 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.