For resources to manage COVID-19 stress, view our COVID-19 Resources.
Crisis Hotline: (419) 289-6111
Crisis Text Line: Text 4HOPE to 741741
Resources
Local Resources
Council on Aging - Located at 240 East Third Street, Ashland is available to help you or a loved one 60 and over living in Ashland County. They offer meals, transportation, homemaking, legal information and activities. Read more about the services that are available to older adults by visiting their website, look at their newsletter for upcoming events, etc. at https://www.ashcocoa.org/
Newsletter Council on Aging: planning activities, meals and more.
Home Delivered Meals - Area Agency on Aging.
Alzheimer's Association - Programs and support at Ashland Public Library
Dementia - Alzheimer's Association Emergency Preparedness: Caring for Persons Living with Dementia
COPD Coffee Club - Ashland County - 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1pm
State/National Resources
Center for Disease Control Coronavirus Disease 2019 information for Older Adults
Staying Connected Check in Program - The Ohio Department of Aging is offering a FREE, daily check-in by phone for Ohioans age 60 or older.
(SAFE) Senior Advocate Fraud Education Toolkit - the Ohio Attorney General's Office
Elder Abuse, Fraud Plus additional resources for Seniors on the Attorney General's website
Toolkit - Promoting Emotional Health and Prevention Suicide - SAMHSA 2015
Elder Mistreatment - USC Center on Elder Mistreatment - National Center on Elder Abuse
Financial Exploitation - Plus Elder Abuse - US Department of Justice
Other Resources/Articles/Webinar Series
5 Expert Tips on How to Help Senior Citizens During the Coronavirus Pandemic
CyberSmarts - For Older Adults - Protect yourself and loved ones from fraud or financial exploitation.
AgeWell - An initiative aimed at expanding older adults' access to counseling services and ensuring that they are person-centered and strengths-based.
SAMHSA and National Council on Aging Older Americans Behavioral Health: Webinar Series
SAMHSA and National Council on Aging Older Americans Behavioral Health: Issue Brief Series
AARP Bulletin July/August 2014. Drug Abuse: Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes
Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes: Are We Making Any Progress?
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Office: (419) 281-3139
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