Community Resources
Even in the best of times, it can be difficult to get by. In the current economic climate it can seem almost impossible to make ends meet. However, there are many sources of help available, you just need to know where to look. Remember, many agencies provide a wide range of services, so they may be able to help you with more than one problem.
Emergency Numbers
| • Child Abuse Hotline: | 800-4-A-Child (800-422-4453) |
| • Child Find: | 800-426-5678 |
| • Domestic Violence Hotline: | 740-374-5819 or 800-934-9840 |
| • General Emergency (Fire, Paramedics, Police): | 911 |
| • National Runaway Switchboard: | 800-786-2929 |
| • Poison Control Center: | 800-222-1222 |
| • Sexual Assault Hotline: | 740-374-3111 or 800-656-4673 |
| • Suicide Prevention Hotline: | 800-273-8255 |
Employment/Unemployment Help
- Washington County Job and Family Services
Provides employment, training and support services for businesses and job seekers.
Location: 1115 Gilman Ave, Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-5513
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Financial And Legal Help
- Attorney
- Caring Connection
Assists with utility shut-offs, rent, court eviction and/or deposits, gas, food and emergency prescriptions.
Location: 411 Scammel St., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-376-9903
- Laws
Legal Informational Database.
- Lawyer
Personal Injury Lawyer, Accident Lawyer, Divorce Lawyer, Attorneys and Legal Information.
- South Eastern Ohio Legal Services
Gives legal help without attorney fees to people with low income and limited savings and assets.
Location: 427 Second St., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-374-2629 or 800-837-2630
- Washington County Job and Family Services
Provides food assistance, help with Medicaid, child care assistance, Adult Protective Services and many services in between.
Location: 1115 Gilman Ave, Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-5513
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Food Banks
- Angel Food Ministries
A non-profit, non-denominational organization providing low cost food to anyone who needs a helping hand. For $30.00 you can receive a box of food containing both fresh and frozen items.
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 506 4th St., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-350-0019
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Belpre Food Pantry
Location: Rockland United Methodist Church, 2300 Washington Blvd. Belpre, OH 45714
Phone: 740-423-2069
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Serves: Belpre and Little Hocking Areas
- Beverly-Waterford Food Pantry
Location: St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 309 7th St., Beverly, OH 45715
Phone: 740-984-2807
Hours: Tuesday, 5:00-7:00 p.m., 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Serves: Waterford, Watertown, Center Township
- L.A.M.B. (Lowell Area Mission Basket) Food Pantry and Thrift Shop
Location: 309 Walnut Street, Lowell, OH 45744
Phone: 740-896-2940
Hours: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Serves: Coal Run, Lowell and Highland Ridge areas
- Marietta Church of God Food Pantry
Location: 501 Colegate Dr., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-374-4219
Hours: Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
- Marietta Community Food Pantry
Location: First Congregational Church, 318 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-5741
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Serves: Areas of Washington County not covered by other pantries, including New Matamoras, Rinard Mills, Lower Salem, Elba, Warner, and Marietta.
- New Matamoras Food Pantry
Location: Harvest Time Church of God, 1015 Park Ave. New Matamoras, Oh 45767
Phone: 740-865-9903
Hours: Call for an appointment and leave a message.
- Newport Food Pantry
Location: Greens Street, Newport, Ohio 45768
Phone: 473-2900 (Leave a message when food is needed.)
Hours: By appointment.
Serves: Newport, Lawrence and Southern area of Independence Townships.
- Western Washington County Food Pantry
Location: 18 High Street Vincent, Ohio 45784
Phone: 678-1065 or 678-2189
Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Thursday, 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Serves: Warren, Barlow, Dunham, Fairfield, Wesley, Palmer, and Decatur Townships.
Help For Senior Citizens
- Franciscan Community Meals
Provides low cost meals Monday through Friday to shut ins.
Location: 318 Front Street, Marietta, OH
Phone: 740-373-7998
- Meals On Wheels - Provided through the Washington/Morgan Community Action
Meals for people age 60 and over and those eligible for Title III.
Location: 218 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-3745
- O'Neil Senior Center
Provides a wide range of services to those 55 or older.
Location: 333 Fourth St., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-3914
More Help For You and Your Family
- Adult Basic and Literacy Education Classes
Location: Washington State Community College, 710 Colegate Dr., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-568-1960 or 800-350-1242
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
- Eve Incorporated
Seeks to prevent family violence and sexual assault through education and intervention, while providing supportive services to survivors.
Phone: 800-974-3111 (Toll Free Hotline), 740-374-5820 (Business Office)
Hours: Hotline, 24/7; Business Office, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Family and Children First
Promotes coordination and collaboration among county and local governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, schools and families in a manner which fosters wellness and self-sufficiency for families.
Location: 202 Davis Ave., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-376-7081
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Source of low cost, new and used building materials, cabinetry, fixtures, appliances, sinks, etc.
Location: 615 Elder St., Parkersburg, WV
Phone: 304-422-4828
- Lawyer
Personal Injury Lawyer, Accident Lawyer, Divorce Lawyer, Attorneys and Legal Information.
- Veterans Service Commission and Veterans Service Office
Insures that the needs of veterans, widows of veterans and dependents of veterans who meet financial hardship through no fault of their own shall be provided for at least during a temporary transitional period.
Location: 706 Pike St., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-568-9009
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Washington County Home
Living accommodations for any resident of Washington County.
Location: County House Lane, Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-2028
- Washington-Morgan County Community Action
Provides a wide range of services: Head Start/Early Head Start, transportation services, employment/training services, health services, family assistance, Secret Santa, heating/cooling assistance, housing services and senior services.
Location: 218 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-3745
Medical and Insurance Help
- Doctor
Free telemedicine portal for medical profession.
- Marietta Home Health Services and Hospice
Helps you stay at home with confidence when recovering from illness, chronic disease or when facing other changes in your health.
Location: 210 N. Seventh St., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: Home Health - 740-373-8549, Hospice - 740-374-9100
- South Eastern Ohio Dental Clinic
Open to Ohio residents of Washington, Morgan and Noble County. Accepts Ohio Medicaid, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express. Sliding Fee Scale and Payment Plans available.
Location: 1207 Gilman Ave., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-374-6242
- Washington County Health Department
Provides immunizations and health screenings as well as other health services.
Location: 342 Muskingum Dr., Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-374-2782
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