Shelters, housing and utility services
See also the attached subsidized housing list.
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority | Housing Choice Voucher Program – Section 8. Rental Assistance Voucher Program (wait list closed until further notice). Please check our website for other resources: www.lickingmha.org. 144 W. Main St., Newark | 740-349-8069 |
| American Red Cross | Fire and other disasters. 143 S. 30th St., Newark | 740-349-9442 |
| Center For New Beginnings: Shelter & Services | Women and women with children: domestic violence emergency shelter. Contact: The Woodlands, 195 Union St., Ste. B-1, Newark. thewoodland.org/center-for-new-beginnings/ | 740-349-8719 24-hour crisis line: 800-686-2760 |
| Housing education and tenant organizing | Information, workshops, and presentations | 888-485-7999 |
| Last Call Outreach Ministries | "A church without walls." Heating cost assistance, clothing, food. 310 Everett Ave., Newark | 740-670-8681 |
| LEADS | Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). 160 Wilson St., Newark; 41 W. 1st St., Buckeye Lake; 12534 Adams Ln. SW, Pataskala | Newark: 740-349-8606 Buckeye Lake: 740-928-4481 Pataskala: 740-927-9861 |
| Licking County Coalition of Care | Rent, deposit, shelter, utilities, undesignated temporary financial assistance, State ID / driver license and birth certificate assistance. 105 Jefferson St., Newark. info@coalitionofcare.com. Facebook: @lccoalitionofcare | 740-670-9700 |
| Licking County Job and Family Services | Supportive services (Bridges Liaison): affordable housing; possible help with rent, utilities, food, PRC funds (if eligible), prevention. 74 S. 2nd St., Newark | Ohio Benefits: 844-640-6446 |
| Newark Homeless Outreach – OHIOCAN | Services to help overcome poverty, homelessness, and addiction. 10 Buena Vista St., Newark. newarkhomelessoutreach@gmail.com. Facebook: Newark Homeless Outreach | 740-405-5682 |
| Licking County Coalition for Housing | 23 S. Park Pl., Ste. 200, Newark. Transitional housing program, rapid re-housing. Main phone menu: press 1 for veterans, 2 if recently released from prison, 3 if currently homeless, 4 for rental assistance. info@lcchousing.org. Facebook: @LCCHousing | 740-345-1970 |
| The Salvation Army | Utilities, rent, FEMA (Newark), emergency shelter. 250 E. Main St., Newark; 19 N. Arch St., Newark | 740-345-8120 |
| St. Vincent DePaul Haven | Rent, utilities, shelter (men only). 115 Wilson St., Newark. svh@svdphaven.org. Facebook: St. Vincent Haven. Also: St. Teresa of Calcutta Conference | 740-349-0989 |
Outreach centers
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hope's Door | Sponsored by New Hope Lutheran Church. Chapel and meeting area. A place of congregation, comfort, support, bible study and to bring the means of salvation to the community. Free water, coats, blankets, hats, gloves, socks; and a place to warm up in winter. 27 N. 4th St., Newark. Hours: 1 – 4, Mon. – Thur. |
Drop-in and warming centers
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | 88 N. 5th St., Newark. Fridays: shower ministry — free showers, snacks, blessing bags, phone charging, lunch. Men 9 – 11 a.m., women 12 – 2 p.m. | 740-345-7020 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | 579 W. Main St., Newark. Also serves as an emergency warming center when the outside temperature is 0 degrees. "Drop in, sit for a few hours, recharge phones, socialize. Sack lunch, coffee, snacks." Tues. – Thur. 10 – 2 p.m. This is a stop on the LC Transit bus schedule. | 740-344-4135 |
| The Main Place, Inc. | Mental health services. 112 S. 3rd St., Newark. Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.; lunch at 11:30 a.m. info@themainplace.org | 740-345-6246 |
Transportation
| Program | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| NET: Non-Emergency Transportation | For Medicaid-eligible adults and children: medical, dental, vision, and other Medicaid-billable appointments. Pre-paid fuel cards available for Medicaid-eligible participants: call Tiana or Linda 3 full business days prior to appointment. NET Coordinator: Elizabeth Long | 740-670-8760 |
| Licking County Aging Partners | Free transportation for any resident of Licking County age 60+ to medical appointments at any medical facility in Ohio (no oversized wheelchairs). 1031 Brice St., Newark | 740-345-0353, Opt. 1 |
| Emergency Ride Home Program (ERH) | A free service. Get started at gohiocommute.com/morpc. Questions: gohio@morpc.org | |
| LCAP transportation | Any resident of Licking County 60+. Requires 7-day advance notice; 24 hours to LCAP congregate meal sites, and 1 week for medical, dental and vision appointments. www.lcap.org/transportation | 740-345-0821 |
| Licking County Transit — demand response service | Public transportation for any resident of Licking County. $4.00, or $2.00 for seniors 65+, individuals with disability, and Medicare cardholders. Must call in ahead as soon as possible. 745 E. Main St., Newark. www.lickingcounty.gov. Deviated fixed routes: free — wait at bus stops in town; brochures available. | 740-670-5185 Opt. 1 scheduling; Opt. 2 dispatcher or 800-350-7071 |
| Licking County Champions Network | Free transportation to The Main Place, Job & Family Services, Health Progress, Summer Bloom, Lighthouse Behavioral Health. www.lickingcountychampions.org/transportion | 740-877-7260 |
| LC Veteran's Service Commission | Free transportation to VA medical clinics. Call and register 4 days before a scheduled appointment. www.lcounty.com/vsc | 740-670-5430 |
Staffing agencies and employment assistance
| Agency | Address and website | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Means Jobs | Licking County | 998 E. Main St., Newark. Employment and training opportunities. www.ohiomeansjobslickingcounty.com | 740-670-8700 |
| Randstad Staffing | 591 Hebron Rd., Suite 220. www.randstadusa.com | 740-522-8367 |
| Careers in Licking County government | Great opportunities, a wide range of careers, excellent benefits, job security. Search for job openings at www.lickingcounty.gov | 740-670-5148 |
| Acloche Employment Agency | 1107 W. Main St., Newark. www.acloche.com | 740-788-9055 |
| Atrium Personnel Services | 21 S. Park Place, Newark. atriumstaff.com | 740-345-7890 |
| Licking/Knox Goodwill | 65 S. 5th St., Newark | 740-345-9861 |
| LICCO (a division of FUSE) | Adult day services, vocational, homemaker/personal care, community employment, group employment. 141 W. Main St., Newark. www.fuseoh.net/services | 740-522-8345 |
| Employers Overload Staffing Agency | 12 E. Locust St., Newark. www.employersoverload.com | 740-322-6634 |
| Surge Staffing | 598 S. 30th St., Ste. 501, Newark. www.surgestaffing.com | 740-522-8595 |
| Kelly Services | 51 N. 3rd St., Newark. kellyservices.us | 740-345-2281 |
| Mancan Staffing | 616 Hebron Rd., Heath. www.mancan.com | 740-522-0234 |
Youth employment, training and summer programs
| Program | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Camp O'Bannon | Summer camp for referred children. 9688 Butler Rd. NE, Newark | 740-345-8295 |
| Licking County Parks District | Educational and recreational programs. 4309 Lancaster Rd. SE, Granville | 740-587-2535 |
| Police Athletic League | Athletic programs. 42 S. 1st St., Newark | 740-349-6824 |
| The Salvation Army | Summer day camp. 250 E. Main St., Newark | 740-345-8120 |
| Youth Engaged In Service (Y.E.S.) | Community service activities. 100 E. Church St., Newark | 740-522-0937 |
Scholarships, grants and free online learning
| Program | Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Licking County Foundation | Online scholarship opportunities. scholarships@thelcfoundation.org | 740-349-3863 |
| Free online learning | MS Word, Excel, and more at edu.gcfglobal.org |
Medical, dental and optical care
| Provider | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Center For Visual Improvement (Licking County Aging Partners) | Mon. – Fri. 8 – 5 p.m. To be eligible, you must meet the low-income requirements determined by LC Job and Family Services. 1058 E. Main St., Newark | 740-345-4600 |
| Pathways of Central Ohio | Emergency dental and vision care. 1627 Bryn Mawr Dr., Newark | Dial 2-1-1 |
| HIV/AIDS health navigation and support services | 195 Union St., Newark | 740-281-5210 |
| Family Health Services of East Central Ohio | 100 McMillen Dr., Newark. Services: birth control, pill pickup, crisis intervention ("Project Dawn"), STD testing (walk-in clinic available), education (on-site certified educator; take-home material). Reproductive health and wellness along with STI testing in a stigma-free environment. No one is denied services due to an inability to pay: sliding-fee scale. All Ohio Medicaid plans are accepted along with most private insurance plans. www.fhseco.com | 740-344-9291 |
| Licking County Community Health Clinic (Free Clinic) | Basic health care to Licking County residents ages 18–65 who do not have a family physician and are not covered under Medicare. 144-B W. Main St., Newark. Open Monday 4 – 7 p.m.; Wed. 12 – 3 p.m. Please call ahead. www.lcchc.com or www.freeclinicLC.org | 740-345-1113 FAX: 740-349-0956 |
| Get Covered Ohio | Need health insurance? We can help get you covered. Schedule your free appointment today. www.getcoveredohio.org | Toll free: 833-628-4467 |
| Licking County Health Department | 675 Price Rd., Newark; 621 W. Broad St., Pataskala. nursing@lickingcohealth.org | Newark: 740-349-6535 Pataskala: 740-755-4520 |
| Licking Memorial Hospital | 1320 W. Main St., Newark | 220-564-4000 |
| Newark Community Outpatient Clinic | 1855 W. Main St., Newark (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) | 740-788-8329 |
Medical equipment
| Program | Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Loan Closet | Newark Central Christian Church, 587 Mt. Vernon Rd., Newark. Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | 740-366-7438 |
| Ramp Ministry | Ramps: only pay for cost of materials | 740-366-4691 or 740-366-7438 |
Public benefits
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Licking County Job and Family Services | 74 S. 2nd St., Newark | 740-670-8999 |
| Social Security Administration | Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9 – 4 p.m. 125 Derby Downs Rd., Newark | 866-737-3514 TTY: 800-325-0778 |
| AEP Ohio (current customers) | Payment extensions, Neighbor to Neighbor program, budget and PIPP plans. AEPOhio.com/Assistance | 800-672-2231 |
| Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation | 4300 E. Broad St., Whitehall | 800-430-6940 |
| C-TEC of Licking County | 150 Price Rd., Newark | 740-364-2333 |
| LEADS | 159 Wilson St., Newark. LEADS scheduling: 833-232-1751 | 740-349-8606 |
| The Salvation Army | 250 E. Main St., Newark | 740-345-8120 |
Payee services
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Representative Payee Services | Knox and Licking County residents receiving Social Security benefits. 1031 Brice St., Newark. See "How to Access Payee Services" at the bottom of www.colscss.org/payee-services | 740-522-8477 740-452-5057, Ext. 1 800-536-5057, Ext. 1 |
| Center For Disability Services | Payee services and independent life skills for individuals receiving SSA or SSI | 740-344-2995 |
| National Youth Advocate Program | Individual and family counseling. 59 Grant St., Newark. Facebook: @NYAP.INC | 740-349-7511 877-692-7226 |
Domestic violence and abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 — free, 24/7, confidential.
Need help now? Text the keyword "4hope" to 741741 to be connected to a trained crisis counselor within 5 minutes. Any person may need help in coping with a stressful situation. Reach out by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure, and confidential.
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio — LSS CHOICES | "Love shouldn't hurt. Get domestic violence help. Abuse is not just physical. It can be emotional, verbal, and financial." | 24-hour crisis line: 800-321-8293 |
| Center For New Beginnings: Shelter & Services | Domestic violence emergency shelter. 195 Union St., Ste. B-1, Newark. Group Mon. 6 – 7:30 p.m.; therapeutic group by appointment only. New Beginnings Women's Shelter individual and family counseling: 740-349-7066 | 740-349-8719 |
| Child abuse reporting — LC Job & Family Services | Keep children safe. 74 S. 2nd St., Newark. Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 740-670-8888 Emergency: 740-670-5500 |
| Elder abuse reporting — Adult Protective Services | Report suspected abuse of any Licking County adult age 60+. Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. lickingcountyjfs.com/adult-protective-services | 740-670-8800 Emergency: 740-670-5500 |
| Sexual violence — Virtual Rape and Crisis Center | Victim Services of East Central Ohio. If someone you know has been the victim of a crime and is struggling, contact us to see how we can help. victimservicesofeastcentralohio.com | 740-344-9291 |
Mental health support and counseling
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Emergency mental health crisis hotline and information: dial 2-1-1, 800-544-1601, 740-345-HELP (4357), or 740-522-2828.
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health America of Licking County | Advocacy and support programs. 65 Messimer Dr., Unit 3, Newark. mhalc@alink.com. Compeer Circle of Friends (Facebook) | 740-345-1341 |
| PBJ Connections | Behavioral health therapy for children, adults, and families through horses, counseling, and nature. 9734 Jug St., Pataskala. info@pbjconnections.org | 740-924-7543 |
| Health services, alcohol and drug testing/treatment, crisis assistance | 1435-B W. Main St., Newark | 740-522-1232 |
| Mid-Ohio Psychological Services | Assessment for substance use disorders, substance use disorder counseling. 68 W. Church St., Ste. 318, Newark. Facebook: @midohiopsycholgicalservices | 740-281-1777 |
| The Village Network | Individual and family counseling. 14 Sandalwood Dr., Newark. info@thevillagenetwork.com. Facebook: @tvillagenetwork | 740-788-8850 |
| LC Veteran's Service Commission | Services provided to veterans and their families. 935 Buckeye Ave., Newark. LCVSC@lickingcounty.gov | 740-670-5430 |
| Center for Disability Services | Supported living, waiver services program. 667 Hopewell Dr., Heath. www.centerds.org. Facebook: Center for Disability Services | 740-344-2995 |
| Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities | Service coordination, transition support, Early Intervention and Early Childhood services, provider support, family support services. 116 N. 22nd St., Newark. lcountydd.org. public.information@lcountydd.org | 740-349-6588 |
| Pathways of Central Ohio | 24-hour crisis line. 1627 Bryn Mawr Dr., Newark | Dial 2-1-1 |
| Community Navigator Program | A "one-stop shop" for people seeking education on treatment options to reduce drug use, fatal and non-fatal overdoses. navigator@lickingcohealth.org | 740-349-6535 |
| SAMHSA | Mental health services. Locations: see website. Many helpful programs. www.samhsa.gov | 800-662-4357 |
Substance abuse treatment and mental health services
988: Suicide Prevention Hotline. U.S. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988. Online chat: chat.988lifeline.org.
Addiction hotline: 800-950-4291. Eating disorder hotline: 800-931-2237. Depression hotline: 800-931-2237. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 (TTY).
Overdose Response Team (ORT) / Quick Response Team (QRT) and Kids Mobile Crisis Team (ages 0–25): call Pathways at 2-1-1 or 740-345-HELP (4357).
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous of Licking County | Support groups and meetings. 76 E. Main St., Newark | 740-345-7060 |
| Outpatient counseling | 62 E. Stevens St., Newark; 621 W. Broad St., Suite 1E, Pataskala | 740-366-7303 740-927-6862 800-872-6281 |
| ACTS (Alcohol & Chemical Treatment Series) | Begins at 6 p.m. Christian Apostolic Church, 22 N. 23rd St., Newark | 740-344-4034 |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Support groups and meetings | 800-587-4232 |
| Narcotics Anonymous — "Ties That Bind" and "We Live To Tell" | Faith United Methodist Church, 261 E. Main St., Newark. Thur. 7:00 p.m. and Sat. 7:00 p.m. | 740-345-6889 |
| Narcotics Anonymous — "Steps of Success" | Civic Engagement Center of Licking County, 136 E. Main St., Newark. Fri. 3:00 p.m. | 740-348-5577 |
| One Eighty Recover Life | Domestic violence, drug treatment and more. "Biblical, Christ-centered recovery program and whatever hurt, habit or hang-up has held you back, you can Recover Life." Every Sunday 6 – 8 p.m., Christian Life Center, 665 Linnville Rd., Heath (enter through the lower level doors) | 740-323-3634 |
| Behavioral Healthcare Partners | Outpatient and residential drug/alcohol treatment. 65 Messimer Dr., Unit 2. bhcpartners.org. Facebook: @bhpohio | 740-522-8477 877-593-6330 |
| Licking Psychiatric Services | 65 Messimer Dr., Newark | 740-522-8477 |
| Newark Care Now Clinic | 77 Granville St., Newark | 740-962-3590 |
| Mt. Vernon Psychiatric Services | 206 Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon | 740-324-7800 |
| Mt. Vernon Care Now Clinic | 8402 Blackjack Rd., Mt. Vernon | 800-872-6281 |
| The Resource Center | 65 Messimer Dr., Newark. Mon. and Wed. 10 – 4 p.m. Provides access to case management including education, support, and linkage to internal and external services and resources. With hundreds of resources located within Licking County, our goal is to make sure everyone has access to benefits and support when they need it. Staffed by experts in care coordination and community services. Quick and easy access to education and support for all BHP clients, case management, support groups, Medicaid and other benefit applications. | 740-788-0313 |
| Addiction Treatment Center | Medicare/Medicaid accepted. Phone line answered 24 hours, 7 days per week. Two locations: 974 N. 21st St. and 1445 W. Main St., Newark | 866-934-7450 833-510-4329 |
| Complete Healthcare Newark | Addiction treatment, primary care, and gynecology. 18 S. 6th St., Newark. Mon. – Thur. 8 – 5 p.m.; Fri. 8 – 4 p.m.; Sat. 7 – 12 p.m. completehealthcare.com. info@completehealthcare.com | 614-882-4343 |
| Integrated Services for Behavioral Health | Behavioral health, counseling and home-based supportive services. 195 Union St., Newark. info@integratedservice.org | 800-321-8293 |
| MOPS | Assessment for substance use disorders, substance use disorder counseling. 68 W. Church St., #318, Newark | 740-281-1777 |
| National Youth Advocate Program | Substance use disorder counseling. 15 N. 3rd St., Ste. 300, Newark. Facebook: @NYAP.INC | 740-349-7511 877-692-7226 |
| Shepherd Hill | Alcohol and drug rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient. 200 Messimer Dr., Newark. shepherdhill@lmhealth.org | 220-564-4877 |
| Summer Bloom Recovery | Drug and alcohol recovery and addiction services. 215 E. Main St., Newark. Autumn Conklin | 740-899-4005 |
Recovery meetings (alcohol and chemical)
| Program | Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Champions Network | At Faith United Methodist Church, 261 E. Main St., Newark. Every Wednesday night starting with a hot meal followed by a Christ-centered discipleship bible study. For meeting times visit www.lccnvhd.com or facebook.com/lccnrecovery | 24/7 help: 740-877-7260 |
| ACTS (Alcohol & Chemical Treatment Series) | 22 N. 23rd St., Newark. Contact Champions Network (above) | |
| Family of Hope Mission | 49 S. Pine St., Newark. Created to walk with the families of the addicted. 1st and 3rd Fridays at 6:00 p.m. | 740-403-3958 |
| Celebrate Recovery | Community Wesleyan Church, 161 Myrtle Ave., Newark. Mondays: meal 6:00 p.m., meeting 7:00 p.m. | 740-366-4220 |
In-patient residential recovery — drugs and alcohol
| Program | Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Refuge (men) | Free residential recovery for men. www.therefugeohio.org | Intake: 614-991-0131 Office: 614-546-5160 |
| New Hope Creation / Land of Goshen (men and women) | Alcoholism and drug addiction, sliding fee scale. landofgoshentreatmentcenter.org | Men intake: 740-981-8316; office 740-651-5021 Women intake: 606-831-2132; office 740-442-7758 |
| Outreach Ministries (men) | Addictions and substance abuse. theoutreachministries.com | 740-964-9219 |
| Lazarus Life Ministries (men) | Men struggling with addiction. www.lazaruslife.org | 740-501-9553 |
| The Covering (women) | Addictions or other life-controlling issues. thecovering686.org. office@thecovering686.org | 614-980-2824 |
| Safe Harbor House (women) | Call for information | 937-717-5908 |
Legal services
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid of Southeastern and Central Ohio | Legal advice and services. 15 W. Locust St., Newark, Suite A. Phone lines open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; office hours Mon. – Fri. 8:30 – 5:00 p.m. Handles cases for people with legal issues in Knox, Licking, Muskingum, and Perry counties. newark@lasco.org | 740-345-0850 1-888-246-4420 |
| Licking County Prosecutor's Office — Victim Advocate Program | 20 S. 2nd St., Newark. Director of Victim Services, Mark Weiner R.A.: 740-670-5545, mweiner@lcounty.com. Office hours Mon. – Fri. 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. FAX: 740-670-5241 | 740-670-5255 |
| Newark Law Director — Victim Advocate Program | 40 W. Main St., Newark | 740-670-7880 |
| Fair Housing Commission | Housing discrimination problems in the City of Newark. 40 W. Main St., Ste. 407, Newark | 740-670-7500 |
| Licking County Municipal Court | Small claims court. 40 W. Main St., Newark | 740-670-7800 |
| Fair housing and tenant landlord services | Legal Aid of Southeastern and Central Ohio; City of Newark Fair Housing. Newark@oslsa.org | Hotline: 740-670-7532 |
| Pro Seniors | Free legal advice and elder rights support. proseniors.org | 513-345-4160 |
Elderly services
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Strawn Center | Adult day care, family services for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders. 126 W. Church St., Newark | 740-345-5190 |
| Licking County Aging Partners (LCAP) | Meals on Wheels, homemaker, home health, nutrition sites, transportation, adult day center, emergency utility assistance. 1058 E. Main St., Newark. lcap@lcap.org. Facebook: @LCAPOhio | 740-345-0821 |
| Adult Protective Services | Elder abuse reporting, domestic violence and victim reporting. Please report abuse, neglect, or exploitation. www.LickingCountyJFS.com | 740-670-8800 |
| Licking County Transit | Transportation. 745 E. Main St., Newark. Facebook: Licking County Transit | 740-670-5185 800-350-7071 |
| National Elder Fraud Hotline | 1-833-FRAUD-11 | 1-833-372-8311 |
| Senior care program, transportation, payee program | 1031 Brice St., Newark | 740-345-2565 |
| Meals on Wheels — Centenary United Methodist | 102 E. Broadway, Granville. centenary@centenaryumc.com. Facebook: @centenaryunitedmethodist | 740-587-0022 |
| Central Ohio Agency on Aging | PASSPORT services. 3776 S. High St., Columbus. coaaa@coaaa.org. Facebook: @COAAAging | 800-589-7277 |
| Granville Senior Center | Meals, senior activities, education. 537 Jones Rd. NE, Granville. Adult day center: 3825 Columbus Rd., Bldg. D, Granville | 740-587-1333 |
| LEADS / Community Action Agency | Home repair assistance. 160 Wilson St., Newark; 41 W. 1st St., Buckeye Lake; 12534 Adams Ln. SW, Pataskala | Newark: 740-349-8606 Buckeye Lake: 740-928-4481 Pataskala: 740-927-9861 |
| Active Senior Wellness Program | Promotes a healthy lifestyle for adults ages 60 and older. Licking Memorial Health Systems. Register online: LMHSActiveSenior.org | |
| HelpGuide.org | "Your trusted guide to mental health and wellness." Start improving your mental health and well-being today. HelpGuide.org | |
| Feeling lonely or socially isolated? | National Institute on Aging tips and resources: nia.nih.gov/CommitToConnect. Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116 | |
| Loved one in a nursing home? | Nursing Home Safety Guide: nursinghomeinjurylawyers.com | 866-NH-ABUSE |
| Licking County Job and Family Services | Adult Protective Services, Medicaid. 74 S. 2nd St., Newark. lickingcountyjfs@jfs.ohio.gov. Facebook: @LCDJFS | 740-670-8999 |
| Center for Visual Improvement | Basic eye care program, low vision aid program, support group. 1058 E. Main St., Newark. Call or visit lcap.org/center-for-visual-improvement for more details | 740-345-0821, Ext. 1244 |
Infant nutrition, baby pantries, pregnancy
| Program | Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Women, Infants and Children (WIC) — LC Health Department | Food supplements. 675 Price Rd., Newark | 740-349-6535 |
| Hebron New Life Baby Pantry | United Methodist Church, 925 W. Main St., Hebron. Wed. 5 – 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – noon. All items totally free. hebronnewlife.com. newlifehebron@gmail.com. Facebook: @HebronNewLifeUMC. Items to bring: for adults with children in their care, valid state ID or driver's license, proof of residency (utility bill or rental lease), WIC folder or medical card. You will need at least one form of ID per child: crib card, birth certificate or SS card, WIC folder or medical card. | 740-415-1914 |
| Wright Memorial United Methodist Church | Baby pantry. Tue. and Thur. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 735 Mt. Vernon Rd., Newark | 740-366-2120 |
| Heartbeats | Pregnancy assistance, parenting support. 336 E. Main St., Newark. info@heartbeats.org. Facebook: @heartbeatspregnancycenter | 740-349-7558 |
| Esther's Place of Grace | Mission: to provide safe, supportive, faith-based housing for single, pregnant and parenting women to focus on building stable, self-supporting lives. Apply online at www.esthersplaceofgrace.com. Contact online only. |
Clothing, housewares, furniture
| Agency | Services and address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church | Clothing giveaway. 732 Hebron Rd., Heath. mail@christ-in-heath.org. Facebook: @ChristEvangelicalLutheran | 740-522-4505 |
| Hanover Presbyterian Church | Clothing closet. 732 Hickman Rd. NE, Hanover. hpc732@gmail.com. Facebook: @hanoverpc732 | 740-763-3560 |
| Last Call Outreach Ministries | Clothing closet. 310 Everett Ave., Newark | 740-670-8681 |
| Look Up Center, Opportunity Store | Clothing, furniture, appliances. 50 O'Bannon Ave., Newark. Facebook: @whentheylookedup | 740-345-6026 |
| Northside Church of Christ | Clothing closet. 4427 Marion Rd., Newark. Northsidechurchoh@gmail.com. Facebook: Northside Church of Christ | 740-745-2258 |
| Second Church of Christ | Community clothes closet. 19 S. Williams St., Newark | 740-344-4247 |
| St. Vincent dePaul Center | Thrift store. 161 Union St.; 200 E. Main St., Newark | 740-349-8425 |
| Johnstown-Northridge Food Pantry | Clothing closet. 7397 Johnstown-Alexandria Rd., Johnstown | 740-967-4851 |
| Seventh-day Adventist Community Services | Carrousel Thrift Shop, clothing, housewares, food pantry. 122 E. Main St., Newark | 740-345-4421 |
| LEADS | Clothing closet. 160 Wilson St., Newark; 41 1st St., Buckeye Lake; 12536 Adams Lane, Pataskala | Newark: 740-349-8606 Buckeye Lake: 740-928-4481 Pataskala: 740-927-9861 |
| Goodwill Industries | Newark: 101 Union St. and 1199 Mt. Vernon Rd. Heath: 550 Hopewell Dr. Utica: 41 Columbus Rd. (SR 62). Buckeye Lake: 10933 Hebron Rd. Pataskala: 78 Oak Meadow Dr. Johnstown: 715 W. Coshocton St. | 101 Union St.: 740-345-8191 1199 Mt. Vernon Rd.: 740-364-0804 Heath: 740-522-1212 Utica: 740-892-9123 Buckeye Lake: 740-928-0199 Pataskala: 740-927-2500 Johnstown: 740-967-2926 |
| MidOhio Re-Store — Newark | Discount home improvement store. 1660 N. 21st St., Newark | 614-737-8673 |
| Jacksontown United Methodist Church | Free clothing store. 9350 Jacksontown Rd., Jacksontown; 4852 Walnut Rd., Buckeye Lake. jacksontwonum@yahoo.com | Main: 740-323-4429 Jacksontown Outreach Center: 740-973-7272 Water's Edge Community Center: 740-975-3114 |
| First United Methodist Church | C.A.S.E.Y.'s Cupboard: kitchen, bath, and bedroom items (a referral from church or community agencies is requested). Blessing Bags: any person in need of food is eligible to receive a blessing bag from First Church. You will NOT need to register with the church as part of the food pantry system in Licking County. 88 North 5th St., Newark | 740-349-7020 |
Birth certificates, state ID, cell phones and notary services
| Program | Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Free birth certificate | Voucher for free copy of Ohio birth certificate. 105 Jefferson St., Newark | 740-670-9700 |
| Free state identification card | Ohio residents who are 17 and older and don't have a valid driver's license qualify for a free state ID. 875 E. Main St., Newark. Mon. – Sat., 8 – 5 p.m. | 740-345-0066 |
| Free or low cost cell phone services | www.SafeLink.com; www.assurancewireless.com | |
| The Huntington Bank | Notary, no charge as of Feb. 2025. Call first. 1040 N. 21st St., Newark | 740-366-3700 |
| H & R Block | Free notary services. 15 S. Park Place, Newark | 740-345-6960 |
| Bureau of Motor Vehicles and LC Auto Title Division | Free notary services, typically for auto-related services. 875 E. Main St., Newark | 740-345-0066 |
Vet clinic, identity theft and home ownership
| Program | Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccine vet clinic — The Salvation Army | Once per month: low-cost, income-based. Call far in advance of need. 250 E. Main St., Newark | 740-345-8120 |
| Identity theft recovery plan — Federal Trade Commission | IdentityTheft.gov. Official websites use .gov. A lock symbol or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. | |
| Habitat for Humanity MidOhio Family & Program Center | habitatmidohio.org/what-we-do/homeownership.html. buildyourdream@habitatmidohio.org. Applications available at the Newark Re-Store, 1660 N. 21st St., Newark: Mon. – Sat., 9 – 5 p.m. | Intake line: 614-484-1966 |
Pathways of Central Ohio does not recommend or endorse any agency. We simply provide information as a public service to those in need. Pathways of Central Ohio is a partner agency of the United Way of Licking County, and is a contract agency of Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties.
Food Pantry Network and food pantries
Food Pantry Network: 740-344-7401. Visit foodpantrynetwork.net or call for the most up-to-date information on your neighborhood food resources.
The Food Pantry Network of Licking County serves households at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Each household can visit a distribution location once a week. Please provide a photo ID and proof of residency. If you are unable to make it to a location yourself, you can use the proxy process to send someone you trust to pick up food for you.
- FPN Market: open for longer weekly hours and allows a grocery-style experience. Customers can visit once a week to select the grocery items.
- Choice Pantry: welcomes customers to come in and select shelf-stable pantry items on a weekly basis.
- Drive-thru Pantry: food will be pre-packed, allows pickup without leaving the car and is available on a weekly basis.
- Baby Pantry: a specialty pantry focused on households with children under 3 years of age. Provides monthly assistance of baby items.
| Location | Type and hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Cornerstone Church, 69 King Ave., Newark | Drive-thru pantry. Wednesday 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | 740-344-5945 |
| Wright Memorial United Methodist Church, 735 Mt. Vernon Rd., Newark | Specialty baby pantry. Tue. and Thur. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 740-366-2120 740-899-4400 |
| World Global Ministries, 69 King Ave., Newark | Wednesday 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | 740-344-5945 |
| First United Methodist Church, 88 North 5th St., Newark | Blessing bags | 740-349-7020 |
| Meals on Wheels, 102 E. Broadway, Granville | centenary@centenaryumc.com. Facebook: @centenaryunitedmethodist | 740-587-0022 |
| Licking County Aging Partners, 1058 E. Main St., Newark | Open Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Meals on Wheels: meals provided to any home-bound individual 60 years or older who resides in Licking County. Commodity boxes: shelf-stable food boxes, pick up the final Wednesday of each month. | 740-345-0821 |
| FPN Market, 1025 Brice St., Newark | A grocery-style experience allowing customers to visit once a week to select the grocery items, produce, meat and dairy that they need to supplement their food at home. Open year round: Monday 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Tuesday 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.; Thursday 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. www.foodpantrynetwork.net | 740-344-7401 |
| Seventh-day Adventist Community Services, 122 E. Main St., Newark | Choice pantry. Tues., Wed., Thur. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | 740-345-4421 |
| Second Presbyterian Church, 42 E. Church St., Newark | Choice pantry. Tue. and Thur. 10:00 a.m. – noon | 740-349-8691 |
| Last Call Ministries, 310 Everett Ave., Newark | Choice pantry. Mon. and Fri. (once per week) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 740-670-8681 |
| The Salvation Army, 250 E. Main St., Newark | Choice pantry. Mon. and Wed. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | 740-345-8120 |
| Marne United Methodist Church, 1019 Licking Valley Rd., Newark | Drive-thru pantry. Tues. and Thurs. 10:00 a.m. – noon | 740-763-4333 |
| St. Vincent dePaul, 135 Wilson St., Newark | Choice pantry. Tues. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Sat. 9 – 11:00 a.m. | 740-349-0989 |
| Market Street Pantry, 37 1/2 S. 4th St., Newark | Choice pantry. Wed. and Sat. 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. | 740-345-7469 |
| Licking Memorial Health Systems, 131 McMillen Dr., Newark | FPN Market. Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 740-344-7401 |
| Newark Nazarene Pantry, 71 Maholm St., Newark | Choice pantry. Tue. and Thur. 10 a.m. – noon | 740-344-2651 |
| Family of Faith Church, 975 Mt. Vernon Rd., Newark | Choice pantry. Wednesday 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | |
| Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 732 Hebron Rd., Heath | Produce. Friday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Easter – Thanksgiving | |
| Heath Fire Dept., Station 1, 193 Heath Rd., Heath | Produce. Friday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Thanksgiving – Easter | |
| First Baptist Church of Heath, 525 S. 30th St., Heath | Mon. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – noon. Limit 4 per year. | 740-522-5245 |
| Alexandria United Methodist Church, 72 Church St., Alexandria | Produce. Thursday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., March – November | 740-924-3731 |
| St. Alban's Twp. Fire Dept., 25 E. Main St., Alexandria | Produce. Thursday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., November – March | 740-924-2211 |
| Water's Edge Community Center, 4894 Walnut Rd., Buckeye Lake | Choice pantry. Mon., Wed., Fri. 12 – 1:00 p.m. | 740-323-4429 |
| Buckeye Lake LEADS, 41 W. First St., Buckeye Lake | Choice pantry. Tuesday and Thur. 9:00 a.m. – noon | 740-928-4481 |
| Croton Church of Christ, 40 S. Main St., Hartford | Choice pantry. Monday 10:00 a.m. – noon | 740-893-3191 |
| Jacksontown United Methodist Church, 9350 Jacksontown Rd., Jacksontown | Choice and produce. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – noon; 6 – 7 p.m. | 740-323-4429 |
| Liberty United Methodist Church, 3375 Dutch Ln., Johnstown | Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | 740-967-0750 |
| Faithcare Food Pantry, 104 Pratt St., Johnstown | Choice and produce. Thursday 10:00 a.m. – noon | 740-967-0148 |
| Kirkersville United Methodist Church, 108 E. Main St., Kirkersville | Produce. Wednesday 9:00 – 9:30 a.m., March – November | 740-927-3355 |
| Church of the Nazarene, Pataskala, 8100 Hazelton Etna Rd. SW | "Storehouse for Jesus" food pantry: food, household goods, and lightly used clothing. For more information visit pataskalanaz.org | 740-927-8614 |
| Pataskala United Methodist Church, 458 S. Main St., Pataskala | Produce. Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 740-927-2856 |
| Pataskala LEADS, 12534 Adams Ln. SW, Pataskala | Choice pantry. Monday and Wed. 10:00 a.m. – noon | 740-927-9861 |
| Utica LEADS, 308 N. Main St., Utica | Drive-thru and produce. Thursday 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. | 740-616-9391 |
Please contact the pantry to confirm hours. For the full list and schedule of food pantries in Licking County, visit www.foodpantrynetwork.net/get-food. The days and times listed are kept up to date in line with our organization's knowledge. In the event of inclement weather, please contact the pantry directly to confirm hours.
Community meals
| Location | When | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Lutheran Church, 732 Hebron Rd., Heath | Friday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Easter – Thanksgiving | |
| Heath Fire Department Station 1, 193 Heath Rd., Heath | Friday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Thanksgiving – Easter | |
| First Baptist Church of Heath, 525 S. 30th St., Heath | 3rd Tues. each month, 5 – 6 p.m. | 740-522-5245 |
| Location | When | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Soup Kitchen, 250 E. Main St., Newark | Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., Mon. – Sat. Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mon. – Sat. Dinner 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., every day | 740-345-8120 |
| The Main Place, 112 S. Third St., Newark | Daily 11:30 a.m. – noon | 740-345-6246 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church, 76 E. Main St., Newark | 4th Sun. of each month, 2:00 p.m. | 740-345-5643 |
| Look Up Center, 50 O'Bannon Ave., Newark | Monday 4 – 7:30 p.m. Call ahead for transportation | 740-345-6026 |
| Old Country Church, 101 South 5th St., Newark | Tuesday 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | 740-349-7283 |
| Neal Avenue Methodist Church, 12 Neal Ave., Newark | Last Tues. of each month, 5:00 p.m. | 740-344-3021 |
| First United Methodist Church, 88 North 5th St., Newark | 2nd Wed. each month, 5:00 p.m. | 740-349-7020 |
| First Baptist Church of Newark, 1000 Granville Rd., Newark | Last Sat. each month, 8:30 – 11 a.m. | 740-344-8448 |
| Second Presbyterian Church, 42 E. Church St., Newark | Every Monday 4 – 5:30 p.m. | 740-349-8691 |