The Laurels of Mount Vernon
13 Avalon Road ..................................................... 397-3200; FAX 397-4326
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Alice Cree, Director
The Laurels of Mount Vernon is a 109-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center offering a variety of complex medical programs. Our motto is .Your
Partner in Caring.. We are very proud to be listed as one of the Top 50
nursing home chains in the nation! Accept Medicare/Medicaid. Provide
contracted counseling services.
 

The Living Center
201 North Main Street ........................................... 397-3897; FAX 397-2442
Mount Vernon, OH 43050.........................Web site: www.thelivingcenter.net
Sue McMillan, Manager .................. E-mail: sue@leveringmanagement.com
The Living Center Apartments offer full service, congregate living for
seniors. Provided in the monthly rent are 3 meals daily, housekeeping service,
free laundry facilities, utilities (except phone), cable TV, activities,
transportation, wellness nurse visits, 24-hour staffing, emergency call system
with nurse on call, and 7 days free room and board annually, if needed, at
Country Court Nursing Center.
 

The Recovery Center (The Main Place, Inc., dba The Recovery Center)
117 West High Street ............................................ 392-9491; FAX 392-9165
Mount Vernon, OH 43050.........................Web site: www.youcanrecover.org
Glenn Hopkins, Director
Assists consumers of mental health services in understanding their own
recovery, managing their symptoms and medication, and accessing
resources. TMP offers various support groups and educational programs and
activities, CPST services (case management) and peer support. Hours are
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Satellite, The Main Place,
Newark, OH 740-345-6874.
 

The Salvation Army
206 E. Ohio Ave..................................................392-8716; FAX 393-0960
P.O. Box 1204
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Major Robert Bender, Director
Hours: 9:30 a.m. . 12:00 N; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. M-F
The Salvation Army is a religious charitable organization. We provide
activities for the whole family including teen groups and youth programs.
Some of the services include food, emergency shelter, etc. Comprehensive
assistance. Some services are provided on a referral basis only.


The Salvation Army - Harbor Family Center
208 E. Ohio Avenue, POB 1204..........................392-8716; FAX 393-0960
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Major Robert Bender, Officer in Charge
Family Center includes: Family recreation, fun nights, music events, Tues.-
Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Cafe hours: Wed - Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
offers job training for youth/adults and referral and hot meals for transients
(vouchers via the S.A.); Learning Center: Mon-Thurs. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00
p.m. grades 4-8, tutorial services (no fee).
 

The Sanctuary Community Action/The Sanctuary
302 S. Market Street, POB 505...........................599-7224; FAX: 599-7224
Danville, OH 43014..............................................E-mail: bmickley@ecr.net
Barbara Mickley, Coordinator of Programs
Provide a rent-free facility for agencies to serve eastern Knox County
residents. Collaborates with agencies in providing programs and services.
Coordinate and prepare noontime meals to homebound residents in eastern
Knox County. Meals delivered Monday through Friday. (Meals are
prepared at Danville Church of Christ -- kitchen number 740-599-9023.)
 

The Station Break Senior Citizens Center
501 S. Main St................................................................................ 397-2417
Mount Vernon, OH 43050.......................E-mail: director@stationbreak.org
Kelly Lybarger-DeWitt, Director
Services for individuals 60 years of age and older. Services include
homemaker chores, transportation, home delivered meals, on-site meals,
activity programs, and information and referral sources. Office hours are
M-F, 8:00 a.m. . 4:00 p.m. Visit the web site at: www.stationbreak.org
 

Tourette Syndrome Association of Ohio.........................1-800-543-2675
 

Christine Tuck, MA, PCC
Newark Granville Psychological Services...............................740-587-5257
1943 Newark-Granville Road
Granville, OH 43023
Specializing in counseling for interpersonal relations, (families, marriage,
divorce), adolescents, eating disorders, sexual abuse and cultic abuse.
 

Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
2200 West Broad Street..........614-752-0333 ext. 5141; FAX 614-995-4402
Columbus, OH 43223.................................... Web site: www.mh.state.oh.us
Acute psychiatric care services for adults with mental illness.
 

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United Way of Knox County
110 East High Street............................................397-5721; FAX 397-5762
Mount Vernon, OH 43050..............................Web site: www.uwayknox.org
Jennifer Odenweller, Executive Director........E-mail: info@uwayknox.org
United Way of Knox County works to advance the common good for Knox
County residents by investing funds in partner agency's programs that impact
community needs. Provides referral services and oversees
www.knoxlink.org  website. Hours: Monday . Friday 9:00 a.m.. 4:00 p.m.
Information and referral services available at: www.knoxlink.org .
 

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Veteran'.s Benefit Foundation (The)
200 W. Ohio Avenue ....................................................................... 392-7445
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Edward R. Schiller, Executive Director
For veterans and their dependants and families: computer training, resume
preparation, educational information, patriotic projects.
 

• Chalmers Wylie Outpatient Clinic, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, OH 43203-1278; telephone: 614-257-5200; www.columbus.va.gov

• Columbus Vet Center #221, 30 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH 43215,
  Telephone 614-257-5550

• Newark Community Outpatient Vet Clinic, 1812 Tamarack Av, Newark, OH 43055; Telephone 740-788-8329 (serves Licking & Knox Counties)

• Point Man International Ministries - Vets serving Vets -
  614-771-7211

• Vet.s Representative - Opportunity Knox (K. C. Job & Family Services), John Eder, 740-392-9675

• Vietnam Veterans of America Group - meets monthly and also provides a PTSD Support Group, membership fee. 614-228-0188

• PTSD Support Group - meets 4th Thursday/mo at Public Library of Mount Vernon/Knox County. Call 740-397-3088 for information.

• Persian Gulf Hotline - 800-749-8387

• Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline - 800-984-8523

• Families/service members affected by deployment -
  www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org  - available 24/7

Victim Assistance Program
117 E. High Street, Rm 234 ............................................................ 397-3404
Mount Vernon, OH 43050.....................E-mail: dianaoswalt@co.knox.oh.us
Diana Oswalt, Director
Provides qualified crime victims with information and emotional support
necessary to make their way through the process of seeking justice and ensure victim's rights. Such crimes may be domestic violence, sexual imposition, assault, etc.
 

Visiting Nurse Association of Knox County
1661 Venture Dr. Suite B............................397-0747 or 1-800-HOMECARE
Mt.Vernon, OH 43050.............................................................FAX 397-1032
Beth Fitzpactrick, Care Coordinator of Knox County
Home health care including skilled nursing, physical, occupational, speech
therapies, assistance with personal care and light housekeeping and mental
health services. Reimbursement sources include: Medicare, Medicaid and
most private insurance.
 

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Whispering Hills Care Center
416 Wooster Road, P.O. Box 790 ......................... 397-9626; FAX 397-0069
Mount Vernon, OH 43050.............................Web site: www.consulatehc.com
Melissa Berger LNHA-Executive Director
Offering 24/hr skilled nursing care in a home-like setting. In-house or
outpatient therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Long-term,
hospice and respite care available. Other services include: optometry, dental,
podiatry and psychiatric. Transportation provided to appointments and
activities.

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