Kenyon College OAPP
(Off Campus Activities Programs in Psychology)
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH 43022
........................................... 427-5363
OAPP Student Co-Coordinators........................... E-Mail:
oapp@kenyon.edu
Office: 208 Sam Mather
Coordinates volunteer work for Kenyon students in social, educational and
mental health agencies in Knox County.
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community
Action Commission (CAC)
71 Sychar Road
................................................ .....397-0378; FAX
397-8989
Pam Wright, Community Service Administrator....E-mail:
www.knoxhoco.org
Rental assistance, utility assistance (HEAP), weatherization, affordable
housing, homeless shelter.
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community
Action Commission (CAC)
69 Sychar Road (Clinic) ........................................
397-0378; FAX 397-8989
Mount Vernon, OH 43050 ............................... E-mail:
knoxfp@knohoco.org
Kelly C. Baldwin, Health Services Administrator
Web site: www.knohoco.org
Preventative reproductive healthcare. Serve men and women. Services
include: birth control options, pregnancy testing, HIV testing, STD
testing
and treatment, PAP/breast/pelvic exams, colposcopy services, education and
referral. Satellite- 1060 Glearmont Ave., Ste 3, Ashland 419-289-1700
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community
Action Commission (CAC)
120 N. Fourth Street (Home Office) ...... 740-622-9801; FAX
740-622-0165
Coshocton, OH 43812 .......................................Web site:
www.knohoco.org
Knox Community Hospital
1330 Coshocton
Road.....................................................................
393-9000
Mount Vernon, OH ................................ Web site:
www.knoxcommhosp.org
Bruce White, CEO
Knox Community Hospital is a community owned, not-for-profit healthcare
organization, offering a wide spectrum of healthcare services.
Administration
.................................................................................
393-9601
Audiology Services
........................................................................
393-9088
Birthing Center
................................................................................
393-9846
Breast Cancer Support Group
...................................................... 393-5525
Clinics (cancer, diabetes, neurology, pain management) ..........
393-9864
Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness
........................................ 393-9670
Education Department
...................................................................
393-9850
Emergency Services
......................................................................
393-9711
Heart Center
....................................................................................
393-9690
Heartburn Treatment
Center............................................................393-9735
Human Resources
..........................................................................
393-9611
Marketing/Community
Relations.................................................... 393-9621
Meals on
Wheels.............................................................................
393-9643
Mid-Ohio Corporate Care (Occupational Health)........................
393-9675
Parkinson's Support Group
........................................................... 393-9063
Respiratory Care Services
............................................................ 393-9689
Sleep Center
...................................................................................
393-9915
Volunteer Services
.........................................................................
393-9092
Wound Center
.................................................................................
393-4325
Satellite Location: Cancer care is provided in the Knox Medical
Pavilion,
1451 Yauger Road. Cancer services include both radiation and medical
oncology. Telephone 393-9000
Knox County Alternative Center
900 West Vine St.
................................................. 393-6769; FAX 397-2292
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Glenn Marchal, Director ......... E-mail:
Glenn_Marchal@knoxnet.k12.oh.us
The Knox County Alternative Center is a collaborative effort of the city
and
local school districts, juvenile court and various human services. The
mission of the Alternative Center is to motivate, empower, and educate the
at risk youth of Knox County.
Knox County Animal Shelter
285 Columbus Road
..................................................... 393-6713, 393-2967
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Roger Reed, Humane Officer/Dog Warden
Hours 8:00 a.m. . 5:00 p.m. M-F; 8:00 a.m. . 4:00 p.m. Saturday;
closed Sunday's and Holidays
For emergency service only after hours call the Mount Vernon Police
or
County Sheriff Knox County Emergency Management.
Knox County Board of
Developmental Disabilities
11700 Upper Gilchrist Road ................................. 397-4656;
FAX 392-5669
Mount Vernon, OH 43050 ........................... E-Mail:
intakes@knoxmrdd.com
Steven Oster, Superintendent ........................Web site:
www.knoxmrdd.com
Emergency 24-hour on call
.................................................... 740-501-4592*
*(For reporting an emergency concerning an individual with a disability.)
Helping individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages to succeed
in
community living and live healthy, safe, quality lives. Offering long-term
planning and person-centered services to support all areas of life
including:
service coordination, early intervention, respite, special equipment, etc.
Information/Referral: Benefit Bank trained personnel. Offer referral to
other
community resources and agencies and educational material on typical
milestones for children.
Knox County Career Center (KCCC)
- Adult Programs
308 Martinsburg Road ..........................................
393-2933; FAX 397-1659
Mount Vernon, OH 43050 ...................................Web site:
www.knoxcc.org
Jane Marlow, Supervisor
The adult center is open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. M-TH and 8:00 a.m. . 4:00
p.m., Friday. We provide full-time and part-time skill training as well as
hobby-type courses. We also provide career counseling, ABLE/GED classes,
and customized training for organizations.
Knox County Career Center (KCCC)
- GRADS Program
306 Martinsburg Road
......................................... 397-5820; FAX 397-7040
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Tes Kinsey, Coordinator
GRADS is an inschool program for pregnant teens and/or teen parents.
Goals of the program are to have a healthy pregnancy and to have the teen
or teens graduate from high school. Coordinator travels to all the county
schools, plus Clear Fork High School.
Knox County Department of Job and
Family Services
117 E. High Street
................................................ 397-7177; FAX 392-8882
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Public Assistance (Ohio Works First)
.........................................Ext. 1261
Carla Poland, Program Administrator
Temporary Assistance for needy families, food stamps, PRC.
Children & Family Services Division
.........................................Ext. 1264
Jana Shira, LPC Program Administrator
...............................FAX 397-2617
Child Protection, Adult Protection (over 60 years), foster care, adoption,
social services, child care, unmarried parent services
Abuse and Neglect Hot Line (24/7)
............................................ 392-5437
Investigations of child and elderly abuse and neglect.
Child Support Enforcement Division ............ 1-800-298-2223; Ext.
1100
Matthew Kurtz, Program Administrator ...............................
FAX 397-5200
Support, collections, enforcement, locate absent parent, establish
paternity,
establish support.
Workforce Development ................................... 392-9675;
FAX 397-5078
Opportunity Knox Employment Center, 17604 Coshocton Road
Diana Williams, Program Administrator
Assessment, training, skill building and work experience for OWF
recipients
and the general public.
Knox County Early Education
Center (Preschool
Programs)
11700 Upper Gilchrist Road ................................ 393-6980; FAX
397-9329
Mount Vernon, OH 43050 ..............Web site:
www.kcesc.org/Preschool.htm
Jenny Highnam, Preschool Director
Preschool classrooms and intinerant services for special needs and
typically
developing children ages three to five years old. Classrooms are located
in
Bladensburg,Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown, Howard and Mount
Vernon. Tuition rates vary depending on program. For more information
contact Jenny Highnam at 393-6768 or Monica Hite, 393-6980.
Knox County Educational Service
Center (KCESC)
308 Martinsburg Road
.......................................... 393-6767; FAX 393-6812Mount
Vernon, OH 43050
Dave Southward, Superintendent
Web site: www.kcesc.org.........E-mail:
dsouthward@es.eastknox.k12.oh.us
There are four districts under the direct supervision of the KCESC:
Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown and Knox County
Alternative Center.
Knox County Educational Service
Center Parent Mentor Program
308 Martinsburg Road
.......................................... 393-6767; FAX 393-6812
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Carol Laufersweiler, Coordinator
E-mail:
carol.laufersweiler@knoxnet.k12.oh.us
The Parent Mentor program is a support network for parents of children in
special education and referred students of the Knox County and Mount
Vernon school systems. The services provided are parent education, support
on an individual basis, attend IEP meetings, resources, and link families
to
community agencies. Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group. Call for
meeting times.
Knox County Educational Service
Center Social Worker Program
11700 Upper Gilchrist Road ..................... 397-9304,
X 321; FAX 397-9329
Mount Vernon, OH 43050 .................
peggy_blackledge@knoxnet.k12.oh.us
Margaret .Peggy. Blackledge, LISW-S
Works with county schools, children and adolescents, preschool through 12
and their families to decrease barriers that prevent children from
learning and
succeeding in school.
Knox County Head Start, Inc.
11700 Upper Gilchrist Road
................................. 397-1344; FAX 397-4765
Mount Vernon, OH 43050....................E-mail:
ptazwell@knoxheadstart.org
Margaret (Peg) Tazewell, Executive Director
Provides early childhood education and childcare services to 250
preschool age children, infants and toddlers. The agency operates Head
Start
programming in a traditional model of half-day preschool, 4 days per week,
the Head Start home-based model, and also provides full-day/full-year
services through childcare center and childcare collaboration. Satellites:
Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown, Gambier, and 20 Northgate Drive,
Mount Vernon.
Knox County Health Department
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
................................. 392-2200; FAX 392-9613
Mount Vernon, OH 43050........................E-mail:
jmiller@knoxhealth.com
Julie Miller, Health Commissioner
Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. . 4:30 p.m. .............. Web site:
www.knoxhealth.com
Extended hours until 7:00 p.m. Third Tuesday every month.
Medical and dental services for children and adults. Sliding fee schedule.
NO ONE REFUSED TREATMENT BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY.
Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance accepted. Other services include:
WIC nutritional counseling, Help Me Grow, BCMH, birth and death
records, home health services, health education presentations, stop
smoking
classes, water testing, sewage and water well permits; license and
inspection
of food service operations, campgrounds and mobile home parks. (See
separate listings for medical clinic, dental clinic, BCMH, Help Me Grow,
Put It Out For Good Tobacco Cessation Program, cancer support groups and
home healthcare.)
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
............................................... 399-8012
Mount Vernon, OH 43050 (see listing page 3)
Dental Clinic at the Knox County Health Department
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
................... 399-8008; FAX 399-8012
Monday through Friday. Appointment necessary; Emergency care available.
Routine dental care for children and adults, including extractions,
fillings,
sealants and cleanings. Sliding fee schedule. Medicare/Medicaid accepted.
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road .................. 399-8009;
FAX 399-8012
Emerson Laird, M.D., Medical Director
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. . 4:30 p.m.
Extended hours until 7:00 p.m. on third Tuesday/month
Monthly immunization clinics in Danville.
Medical treatment for children and adults including childhood shots, TB
Testing, Tetanus and flu shots, blood pressure checks, diabetic screening,
pregnancy testing; STD testing and treatment; treatment for ear aches,
sore
throats and other pediatric problems; treatment for sinus infections, flu,
colds and other chronic or acute health problems; female health exams,
including Pap tests and breast exams; DNA Paternity Testing; speech and
hearing testing; physical exams including those for school, employment and
sports participation. FREE, Rapid HIV testing available, Third Tuesday of
the month from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Sliding fee schedule. NO ONE REFUSED
TREATMENT BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY. Medicare/Medicaid
accepted. Appointment needed for some services.
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
.................... 392-2200; FAX 399-8012
Confidential referral line
......................................... 392-2200, X 2259
For expectant parents, infants and toddlers up to age 3. Provides health
and
developmental services so that children start school healthy and ready to
learn. Includes home visits for all newborns and other Help Me Grow
families, specialized services and public awareness with special emphasis
on
early intervention and prevention. Located at the Knox County Health
Department.
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
.................... 392-2200; FAX 392-5482
Skilled nursing services for homebound clients, including post-operative
care, diabetic management, IV therapy, wound care, chronic disease
management, colostomy care and nutritional counseling. Certified wound
care therapist on staff. Therapy services include physical, occupational
and
speech therapy. Certified Home Health Aides offer personal care
assistance.
....... 392-2200
Weekly classes and counseling groups offered evenings and
daytime to stop
tobacco use including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and snuff. This
free
cessation program uses doctor assistance, nicotine replacement therapy and
counseling. Coordinated by the Knox County Health Department and the
Alcohol & Drug Freedom Center.
Knox County Kinship Navigator
(KCDJFS)
117 E. High Street, 3rd floor ................ 397-7177, ext. 1599;
FAX 397-2617
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Darcy Henthorn ...................................... E-mail:
darcyhenthorn@yahoo.com
Information and referral for Kinship families (extended family raising
children rather than immediate family; ie: grandparent raising
grandchildren,
aunt/uncle raising niece/nephew, brother/sister raising siblings). We also
have
a newsletter.
Knox County Office of Homeland Security &
Emergency Management
11540 Upper Gilchrist Rd
............................................ 393-6772; 393-6773
Mount Vernon, OH 43050............................................E-mail:
Kema@ecr.net
Brian Hess, Director
Local emergency planning commission office, 9-1-1 coordinator and county
house numbering. Also plan for all natural & manmade disasters in the
county. Please call if you have questions. Hours 8:00 a.m. . 4:00 p.m.
Affiliated with Ohio Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
Knox County Sheriffs Office
11540 Upper Gilchrist Road ........ 397-3333(non-emergency) FAX
397-5277
Mount Vernon, OH 43050.........................E-mail:
sheriffbarber@rrohio.com
David Barber, Sheriff..........................Website:
www.knoxcountysheriff.com
Provide community service such as DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance
Education) bike patrol on Kokosing Gap Trail, self-defense classes,
neighborhood watch programs.
Knox County Society for Crippled Children and
Adults
8486 Burtnett Road
..................................................................
740-427-2430
Gambier, OH 43022
Hope Tumidanski, Treasurer
Provide services on a first come - first serve basis to enhance quality of
life.
Knox County Veterans Service Office
411 Pittsburg Ave. .................................................
393-6742; FAX 392-2672
Mount Vernon, OH 43050.....................................Email:
vso@co.knox.oh.us
Kevin Henthorn................................Web site:
www.knoxcountyveterans.com
We assist Veterans with claims for service connected-non service connected
pension, financial assistance, dependents, claims, VA medical system help.
Knoxlink.org - Visit
www.knoxlink.org to link to community resources
Knox Metropolitan Housing
Authority
201A West High Street
........................................ 397-8787; FAX 397-8226
Mount Vernon, OH 43050................................Web site:
www.knoxmha.org
Jason Booth, Director.......................................E-mail:
kmha@knoxmha.org
8:00 a.m. . 12:00 Noon; 1:00 . 4:00 p.m., M, T, TH; Wednesday and
Friday closed.
Provides rental assistance directly to landlords for income eligible
families.
Applicants are placed on a waiting list (12 month wait or longer . can
vary).
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