 UNITED WAY of JEFFERSON COUNTY 2009 MEMBER AGENCIES
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color="#10080">A CARING PLACE
CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER |
701 Canton Rd, Wintersville, Ohio 43953 (740)
266-3988 |
Provides a child friendly, home like enviroment that provides children with pending sexual abuse allegations can receive warmth, support and
protection. The center works hand in hand with local law enforcement officials and
Children Services caseworkers. The center serves sexually abused and physically
abused children.
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color=#10080">A.L.I.V.E |
P.O. Box 866, Steubenville, Ohio 43952
(740) 283-3444 |
| A shelter providing safe, temporary housing to women and their
children who are displaced due to domestic violence. Services include emergency
shelter, victims support group, children's group, crisis intervention, court & legal
advocacy, housing & financial advocasy, 911 emergency cell phone, female perpetractors
group, batterers referral, community education & referral services. |
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Jefferson County Chapter |
81 Talbott Drive, Wintersville, Ohio,
43952 (740) 282-6251 |
| Provides emergency assistance to disaster victims including
clothing, food, and temporary shelter. Assists active duty Armed Forces personnel and
their local family members during a family emergency. Offers CPR, First Aid, Water Safety
and other Workplace and Community Training and Disaster preparedness classes. Participates
with the American Red Cross Greater Allegheny’s Blood Region in the collection of
blood products for local hospitals |
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
of Jefferson County |
2500 Sunset Blvd, Steubenvlle, Ohio
43952 (740) 264-3306 |
| Provides a youth mentoring program to all children of Jefferson
County. A “Big” acts a role model and can show a child that, no matter how
difficult things get, there is a caring adult friend there for them - someone who will
listen with an uncritical ear, who will give advice and encouragement. To volunteer your
time, call the number above. |
BOY SCOUTS
Ohio River Valley Council |
1-800-365-8028
P.O. Box 6186, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 277-2660 |
| Maintains programs for boys ages 7-20 and a coed program for ages
14-20. The purpose of the programs is to share important values and to encourage youth to
develop their ethical and life skills while participating in a quality well planned
program which encourages character development, family unity, physical coordination, small
group interaction, enthusiasm for learning and helping others. |
| CAMP FIRE USA |
| 371 New York Blvd., Weirton, WV 26062 (304)
797-1927 |
| Reaches young people through five types of programs: clubs,
camping, environmental, self-reliance courses and youth eadership. Camp Fire helps young
people develop self-reliance, self-confidence, resist peer pressure. |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
CENTER |
CITY RESCUE MISSION |
Shelter: 142 N. Sixth St., Steubenville, OH
43952 (740) 282-4851
Thrift Store: 644 Market St., Steubenville, OH 43952 (740)
282-4851 |
| Provides a 24-hour emergency shelter for homeless, temporarily
displaced and transient individuals completely free of charge. Provides basic human needs,
promotes spiritual growth and helps people become contributing members of society.
Families/individuals receive meals as well as clothing, furniture & household items
through the Mission thrift store as well. |
FAMILY SERVICE
ASSOCIATION |
226 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-4763 |
Provides counseling, adoption related services,
crisis intervention, parenting, self-esteem, anger/stress management, career planning/work
adjustment, consumer credit, day care, seminars, EAP advocacy, community planning and
consultation. No client is turned away regardless of income. Day Care Depot, located at
6th and Market Streets in Steubenville, provides day care and accepts children 6 weeks to
12 years old. |
| GIRL SCOUTS, BLACK
DIAMOND COUNCIL |
630 Market St., Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 284-8002 |
| An all-girl program open to girls ages 5-17 which strives to help
a girl develop her full potential, relate to others with increasing understanding, skills
and respect; develop values to guide her actions and to provide the foundation for sound
decision making. |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES |
131 Main St., Wintersville, OH 43953
(740)264-7200 |
| An employment education and training center which assists persons
with disabilities and other special needs to maximize their earning capacity and achieve
their highest potential of vocational and personal development through a network of
programs and services operating in response to local community needs. (PARTICIPATING
AGENCY) |
JEFFERSON COUNTY
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL |
114 N. 4th St., Steubenville, OH 43952
(740)-282-0971 |
| Provides a families at risk of homelessness program to help with
rent or mortgage guaranteeing at least 30 days at the residence. The program serves all
eligible Jefferson County families. |
JEFFERSON COUNTY
4TH STREET HEALTH CENTER |
701 N. 4th St., Steubenville, OH 43952
(740)-283-2856 |
| Offers access to quality healthcare for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured in Jefferson County. |
JEFFERSON COUNTY
RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM |
| 226 N. 4th St., Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 282-6034 |
| Enables Jefferson County citizens, aged 55 and older, to serve their
community in a variety of volunteer assignments at nonprofit, governmental and proprietary
health care facilities. There are no income, education or experience requirements. Direct
community services are provided. Van transportation for volunteer assignments is
available. |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY
VISITATION CENTER |
511 N. 4th St., Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-2788 |
| Provides a safe, child-friendly environment for supervised
visitation and exchanges for children of domestic violence victims, divorced couples, and
families where child abuse has occurred. |
| MINGO
SOCIAL SERVICES |
501 Commercial St., Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 535-9161 |
| Assists families in emergency situations until other social
service agencies take over the case. Provides rental, utility, food and prescription
assistance. |
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE |
423 South St., Steubenville, OH 43952 (740)
282-2533 |
| Provides a latch key program, a summer school-age program and a
comprehensive day care center for children between 18 months and age 14 that is licensed
by the state and federal government. |
| TORONTO SERVICES
COMMITTEE |
| P.O. Box 279, Toronto, OH 43964 (740) 537-2152 |
| Assists families in emergency situations until other social
service agencies take over the case. Provides assistance to needy children in purchasing
shoes, clothing, school supplies, etc. |
| UPPER OHIO VALLEY SEXUAL
ASSULT HELP CENTER |
226 N. 4TH St., Steubenville, OH 43952
(740)282-6022
24-hour Victim Hotline: 1-800-884-7242 |
| Provides crisis intervention and follow-up services to victims of
sexual assault/abuse. Services for children and adults include medical/police/legal
accompaniments, information, referrals, support groups, 24-hour victim hotline, support
services for family advocacy, and supportive counseling. No fee is charged for victims
services. |
| WEBA OUTREACH FOOD
PANTRY |
333 N. Main St., Amsterdam, OH 43903
(740) 543-3227 |
| Maintains & operates an emergency food service for those in
need in the areas of Amsterdam, Bergholz, East Springfield, and Wolf Run. Distribution of
food is on a monthly and/or emergency basis for families who qualify. Food baskets are
distributed at Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas. |
| Y.W.C.A. |
320 N. 4th St., Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1261 |
| United Way dollars provide safe affordable housing for women
regardless of age or income. Also offers a day camp for girls, physical fitness classes,
youth volunteer program and informational seminars. |
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