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Lutheran Social Services Central, Northern and Southern Ohio.
Over 50 counties are supported by Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio as well as its partner organizations, which are the Northern and Southern Ohio branches. While a number of assistance programs are offered, the focus is on providing housing, addressing hunger, and offering hope and case management to those that are struggling. The charity is committed to providing assistance to the needy and less fortunate.
There are many affordable and low income housing units in Ohio that are run in partnership with Lutheran Social Services. Homes and apartments can be focused for seniors, the disabled, or single parents. Units are for seniors living on a fixed income, the homeless, disabled, and recently evicted.
The programs also range from shelter to transitional housing. Those who stay at an apartment or home will also get help in locating and paying for permanent homes. Lutheran Services can even direct families to rental or security deposit assistance programs at the proper time. The facilities are below.
-Applewood Place, Mansfield, Ohio. This is for people 62 years or older. There are two units. Call (419) 774-0730 or (419) 775-0081.
-Centerburg Place, Centerburg, Ohio. Housing is for seniors 62 years or older. Telephone (740) 625-5669
-Chadwick Place I, II & III, Marion, Ohio. Residents 62 and older can call (740) 725-9303.
-Greenfield Place, Groveport, Ohio. Telephone (614) 836-5867
-Grovewood Place I & II is also for residents age 62 and older. Grove City, Ohio based (614) 539-1022
-The Good Shepherd Villa, Ashland, Ohio is a low income unit for the disabled as well as 62 years or older. Phone (419) 282-9700.
-The Manor at Howland Glen, Warren, Ohio. Call (330) 609-8066
-Little Brook Place, Columbus, Ohio. Main number is (614) 759-8347
-Mt. Pleasant Place, Lancaster, Ohio. This is for people are 60 years or older or elderly. A small number of units are for the disabled. (740) 681-9659
-North Community Place, Columbus, Ohio. Call (614) 842-2025 for an application.
-Oakhurst Place is located in Delaware, Ohio (740) 369-5267.
-Pleasant View Place, Lancaster, Ohio is for people age 62 years or older. Dial (740) 689-1113.
-Stone House Place in Bridgeport is for people age 60 and older or that have a hearing disability. Main number is (740) 633-9929.
-Stratford Place, Columbus, Ohio. Call (614) 878-7257
-Tubman Towers in Springfield. This housing program is for those age 55 years or older. Dial (937) 325-7371.
-Village Place in Columbus, Ohio can be reached at (614) 275-9850.
-Woodridge Place, Columbus, Ohio. This program is for people of any age, mobility or hearing impaired. Dial (614) 272-8960.
Fairfield County Emergency Shelter is for the homeless in the community. It provides them a secure place to stay in an emergency. In addition to shelter, the Lutheran Services affiliated agency has provided free food, clothing, and basic needs while helping individuals access longer term solutions. Work with a case manager to access housing in Ohio, employment assistance, counseling and support groups.
In partnership with the Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, the Fairfield County Emergency Shelter also offers the following services for individuals and families to move from homelessness to self sufficiency. Enroll into case management, budgeting classes, planning, apply for rent help, goal setting and any other requirements that would help individuals become self-sufficient.
Fairhaven Place is a Fairfield County Ohio permanent supportive housing complex. It is located in Lancaster at 1681 E. Main Street. Each apartment has a bathroom, kitchen and separate living area. Case managers from Lutheran Services work with individuals to help them maintain self-sufficiency. This includes offering them budgeting, employment readiness and other forms of housing assistance. More information is at 1681 E. Main St., Lancaster, OH 43130-5266, call (740) 653-2265.
Faith Mission is another shelter that is available in an emergency on a walk-in basis. The non-profit It Faith Mission provides families and individuals with free meals, shelter, food and gently used clothing. Other longer term support from Lutheran Social Services of Ohio includes medical, dental and vision care, housing, employment assistance, career counseling and support groups.
The Kensington Place is housing for retirees. Community members and seniors will be able to enjoy an all-inclusive lifestyle that features award winning apartments. The locations also offer fitness, hobby and leisure areas.
The Arthur B. Keiffer Veterans House in Lancaster, Ohio provides shelter and transitional housing for veterans for a maximum of two years. Residents will work with Lutheran Staff and volunteers on medical issues, personal finances and obtain a job in Ohio. This, when combined with rental vouchers, will help veterans move to permanent, stable housing.
Lutheran Services food pantries try to address hunger in the state, including the central and northern section. Free groceries, canned goods, and surplus commodities may be served. The main centers are at.
- Champion Avenue Food Pantry of Franklin County, 1460 S. Champion Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206, (614) 443-5130
- Caldwell Food Pantry, 315 Main Street, Caldwell, Ohio 43724, dial (740) 732-7570. This site helps families in Noble and Guernsey Counties Ohio.
- Fairfield County Food Pantry, 2045 East Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130-3936, telephone (740) 687-5130
- Westside Food Pantry, 82 N. Wilson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204, telephone (614) 279-4635
- Lawrence County - St. Paul Lutheran Church, 101 S. Sixth St., Ironton, OH, 45638
- Gallia County, New Life Lutheran Church, 170 New Life Way, Gallipolis, OH 45631
- Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis, OH 45631
- Morgan County, Malta United Methodist Church, 390 N. Main St., Malta, OH 43758
- Meigs County, Alligator Jack's, 41300 Laurel Cliff Rd.
- Scioto County, St. John Lutheran Church, 5600 Jr. Furnace-Powellsville Road
Medical care is offered from the Lutheran Social Services Central, Northern and Southern Ohio Good Shepherd clinic. It offers the highest quality health care services to the low income and uninsured in the community.
The Transitional Care Unit is the place to go for short-term rehabilitation. The clinic provides major therapy services, daily skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy. The caring staff, nurses and licensed therapists will do their best to meet all your needs as well as provide you with preventative wellness programs. Other medical care provided by the Good Shepherd is IV Therapy, Tracheostomy Care, Wound Care, Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy, Diabetic Monitoring, Check Ups, and Tube Feedings.
Home Health Care from LSS will help people remain living at home. Lutheran Services and their volunteers know that it important to many of today's seniors. The elderly, homebound and seniors in Columbus and central Ohio who need personal or skilled care don't have to choose between leaving their home and getting the medical care and other assistance they need. Seniors can receive Free Health Assessment, Personal In Home Nursing Care, and also Skilled In home Nursing Care. Call 866-734-0599.
Referrals and information to the Ohio Benefit Bank is available at Lutheran Social Services. The charity and the state's system offers free access to public benefits, information on how to apply, and tax credits for low- and moderate-income families. By maximizing tax refunds to the low income and by reducing a family's household costs, the Ohio Benefit Bank can increase the available cash on hand to pay your rent and bills. This will have the effect of strengthening the ability for people to move toward self-sufficiency.
The OBB and the assistance available can move people closer to stability and self-sufficiency. The Benefit Bank is offered at the Lutheran Services of Central Ohio food pantry and mobile units.
Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio is a key partner agency. Some of the resources offered by them are Homeless services/ transitional housing, Free Food Distributions, Holiday Food Baskets, Backpack Ministry, and the Summer Hunger Initiative for Children program.
The main locations and addresses are below. Referalls can also be provided to other locations across Ohio.
- Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, 500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Ste. 245, Worthington, Ohio 43085-2238, call 614-228-5200
- Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio, P.O. Box 1342, Ashland, Ohio 44805, telephone 877-741-3331
- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Ohio, 2045 E. Main St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130, call 740-687-5246 for intake.
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