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Marion County Community Resources

Marion County Community Resources


Advanced Smiles Marion
Dental Care
740-725-8080
1269 Delaware Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday

Al-Anon Family Group Meetings at Dayspring Wesleyan Church
Alcohol/Drug Treatment Options
740-389-3684
2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.
Marion, OH 43302
7 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday

Alcoholics Anonymous Marion Area Group Fellowship
Alcohol Treatment Options
740-387-5546
N/A
Call for list of meetings

All Occasions Waldo
Fresh Food and Non-Perishable
740-726-2770
6989 Waldo-Delaware Rd.
Waldo, OH 43356
9 a.m.-11 a.m., 1st Friday of each month

Alpha Dental
Dental Care (Accepts all insurance)
740-692-7100
161 James Way
Marion, OH 43302
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio
Legal services (Assists with constitutional rights violations)
614-586-1958
4506 Chester Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Assurance Wireless
Telephone service
888-321-5880
N/A
Call for information

Be Ministries Emergency Housing
7-10-day emergency housing (currently for men only)
740-382-9507
193 E. Church St.
Marion, OH 43302
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Breaking Bread Food Pantry
Food Pantry
740-262-8190
636 Bellefontaine Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
3 p.m.-5 p.m. Thursday

Center Street Community Health Center Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
740-751-6380, ext. 339
136 W. Center St.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Center Street Community Health Center Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic
740-382-4939
136 W. Center St.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Center Street Community Health Center Optometry
Eye Glass Repair/Vision Services
740-751-6130
136 W. Center St.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence (24-hour emergency shelter; Crisis & Information Hotline; counseling; advocacy; support groups)
614-224-4663
1105 Schrock Rd, Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43229
Open 24/7

Church of God Victory Center
Food Pantry
419-353-0682
1190 E. Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
10 a.m.-12 p.m., 3rd Saturday of each month

Comfort Dental
Dental Care (Ages 5+, accepts Buckeye, Molina, Medicaid)
740-386-6600
1598 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Community Counseling and Wellness Centers
Crisis intervention, therapy, family preservation, community support, psychiatric, psychological, drug/alcohol counseling, day treatment, victim assistance, and more
740-387-5210 or 740-375-3473
320 Executive Dr.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday

Core (Children of Restaurant Employees) Gives
Grants for food and beverage service employees, with children, who are experiencing financial hardship due to an illness or medical emergency (Includes car gas)
Apply online

Crawford-Marion Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMH Board)
Mental Health and Alcohol/Drug Treatment Options; 24/7 Crisis Line
419-562-7288 or 740-383-2273 (Crisis)
105 Washington Square, Ste 203
Bucyrus, OH 44820
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
24/7 Crisis Line

Crosswoods Methodist Preschool
Half day preschool (Ages 3-5)
740-386-2619
1551 Richland Rd.
Marion, OH 43302
9 a.m.-11 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday (3-4 yrs); 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday (4-5 yrs), September-May

Emanuel Lutheran Child Care Program
Child Care (Accepts children 6 weeks to 5 years old)
740-382-0257
241 S. Prospect St.
Marion, OH 43302
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Epworth United Methodist Church
Community Meal
740-387-8344
249 E. Center St.
Marion, OH 43302
5 p.m. 1st Tuesday of each month

Free Dental Clinic through Marion Public Health WIC Office
Free Dental Clinic (Children 1-18 years of age and pregnant women)
740-383-5533
181 S. Main St.
Marion, OH 43302
By Appointment

Grace Clinic Marion
Free medical appointments, prescription assistance, and specialist appointments for uninsured & underinsured
740-816-6955
148 Court St.
Marion, OH 43302
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP)
Utilities assistance; Homeless Prevention; Rapid Rehousing; Disabled Supportive Housing; Home Repair
800-775-9767
127 S. Front St.
Fremont, OH 43420
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday

Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter
30-day emergency shelter (Men, women & families)
740-387-4550
326 W. Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday

Helping Hands Helping Others
Food Pantry; Community Meal (Carryout ONLY)
866-607-6157
160 Oak St.
Marion, OH 43302
Food Pantry: 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Community Meal: 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday

LaRue Christian Preschool
Christian Preschool (Must be 3 years old & fully potty trained)
740-499-3201
166 N. High St.
LaRue, OH 43332
Morning Classes, Tuesday-Thursday, September-May

Legal Aid Society of Marion (or Columbus Legal Aid)
Legal Services
740-383-2161 or 888-301-2411 (Toll Free)
150 Oak St., P.O. Box 6029
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Life Link Community Church
Food Pantry
740-387-6822
248 Olney Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
10 a.m.-2 p.m. 4th Tuesday of each month (Call to schedule appointment on Monday)

Marion Area Transit Dispatch
Transportation Services (Demand Service/Enhanced Service)
740-382-9850
137 S. State St.
Marion, OH 43302
Demand Service: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Enhanced Service (24hr notice required): 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Marion City Schools Preschool
1/2 day preschool opportunities for students aged 3, 4 & 5 (Classrooms are located within all Marion City School elementary buildings)
740-223-4422
100 Executive Dr.
Marion, OH 43302
9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Monday-Friday; 12:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Marion County Job and Family Services
Emergency utility assistance (PRC program); Vehicle Repair (PRC program); Child Care Program (Free/reduced cost); Health Insurance Options; Income Enrichment; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
740-387-8560 (NEMT opt #3)
363 W. Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Marion Family Dental
Dental Care
740-387-5188
716 S. Prospect St.
Marion, OH 43302
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Monday & Wednesday

Marion Goodwill Education & Training Center
Workforce development & job readiness training and support
740-751-4282
345 East Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Marion Nazarene Church Celebrate Recovery
Christ-centered recovery group
740-383-6022
233 W. Church St.
Marion, OH 43302
6 p.m. Thursday

Marion Senior Center Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Food
740-387-6100
2375 Harding Hwy. E.
Marion, OH 43302
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday

Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs
Substance abuse prevention programming for youth in Marion County
740-914-6444
151 Campbell St.
Marion, OH 43302
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Mayes Temple
Food
740-382-3773
801 Bennett St.
Marion, OH 43302
11 a.m.-1 p.m. 4th Saturday of each month

Mercy Medical Angels
Need-based commercial airline assistance and gas cards for patients needing medical transportation
Apply online

MTC Workforce Solutions
Job matches between employers and qualified individuals
740-386-4138 (Mike Augenstein)
1467 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Community Meal (Drive Up)
740-387-6970
475 E. Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
5 p.m.-6 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Nationwide Children's Emergency Dental Clinic
Emergency Dental Clinic
614-722-5650
Livingston Ambulatory Center, 380 Butterfly Gardens Dr.
Columbus, OH 43215
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Friday
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

Ohio Guidestone
Counseling and treatment services; early childhood and family services; alcohol and drug addiction treatment; comprehensive care
888-522-9174
1199 Delaware Ave., Suite 107
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (OHCAC) - HEAP
Emergency & non-emergency utility assistance
419-718-0047 (Hotline) or 740-383-2154 (Marion Center)
1183 Bellefontaine Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

OHCAC Head Start
Full day and half day Head Start classes for children Birth to 5 years old
740-387-1039
Jan Hulse Center - 2381 Harding Hwy. E.
Marion, OH 43302
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

OHCAC United Community Rx Program
Assistance with obtaining medication; medical insurance information
740-383-2154, ext. 1302
1183 Bellefontaine Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Ohio Means Jobs Marion
Employment Services (job searches, resource room, and job leads)
740-382-0076
622 Leader St.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Emergency Room
Physician & Emergency Medical Care
740-383-8400
1000 McKinley Park Dr.
Marion, OH 43302
Open 24/7

OhioHealth Urgent Care - Marion
Urgent Care
740-692-4440
130 University Dr.
Marion, OH 43302
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Daily

Olde Corner Church
Community Meal
740-375-5366
287 S. State St.
Marion, OH 43302
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 1st Wednesday of each month

Olentangy Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
614-433-7474
525 Liberty Rd. N.
Powell, OH 43065
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday

OSU Nisonger Center McCampbell Hall Clinic
Diagnostic dental services for people with developmental disabilities
614-685-3192
1581 Dodd Dr., Suite 357
Columbus, OH 43210
Appointment Only Monday-Friday

Pathways CareLine Information & Referral
Crisis Hotline and Information Center
740-383-CARE (2273) or 800-544-1601
1627 Bryn Mawr Dr.
Newark, OH 43055
Open 24/7

Patches of Light
Assists families with children facing catastrophic health issues and financial hardship (gas cards)
614-946-7544
3972 Brown Park Dr., Suite C
Hilliard, OH 43026
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Patient Assistance Services, Inc.
Advocate company working to obtain free prescription drugs
740-223-1501 or 877-463-1905
685 Delaware Ave., 3rd Floor
Marion, OH 43302
By Appointment

PEER (Program Encouraging Employment & Recovery) Community Counseling & Wellness Center
Employment services for eligible individuals
740-387-5210
320 Executive Dr.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday

Peanut Butter Jelly Trucks
Dinners (Free meal delivery via trucks)
N/A
Trucks drive around random parts of town
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Daily

Prime MD Urgent Care
Primary & Urgent Care
740-261-1171
1036 Mt. Vernon Ave., Ste A
Marion, OH 43302
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Prospect St. United Methodist
Community Meal (Drive Thru ONLY)
740-382-6069
185 S. Prospect St.
Marion, OH 43302
5 p.m.-6 p.m. 3rd Friday of each month

Richland Road Church of Christ
Food Pantry
740-389-1017
535 Richland Rd.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-12 p.m. 4th Saturday of each month

SafeLink Wireless
Telephone service
800-723-3546
8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Salvation Army
Food Pantry (Appointment Only); Community Meal (Carryout ONLY); Assistance with utility disconnect notices
740-382-2156
317 W. Church St.
Marion, OH 43302
Food Pantry: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; Community Meal: 3:45 p.m. Monday; Utility Assistance: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Shining Light Baptist Church
Bread giveaway ONLY
740-361-3916
294 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
Bread Giveaway: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., Wednesday
Community Meal (Inside): 6 p.m. 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Friday

St. John Lutheran Church
Community Meal (Dine-In or Carryout)
419-864-9303
5070 Newmans-Cardington Rd. E.
Cardington, OH 43315
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 1st Wednesday of each month

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Food Pantry
740-494-2885
200 E Water St.
Prospect, OH 43342
10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4th Thursday of each month

St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Waldo)
Community Meal (Drive Thru ONLY)
740-726-2770
135 W. Main St.
Waldo, OH 43356
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday of each month

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Food Pantry
740-386-6422
342 N. Main St.
Marion, OH 43302
3 p.m.-5 p.m., 3rd Saturday of each month (Apr - Dec)
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday
3 p.m.-5 p.m. Thursday

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Health Insurance Options
877-839-2675
N/A
Call for information

Trinity Baptist Church
Community Meal (Carryout ONLY)
740-387-6527
244 S. Main St. (Rear Entrance)
Marion, OH 43302
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 4th Thursday of each month

Trinity Lutheran Church
Food
740-389-1714
4535 Smeltzer Rd. (In Education Building)
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-11 a.m. 1st Saturday of each month

Turning Point
Domestic Violence Shelter/Services
800-232-6505 or 740-382-8988
PO Box 875
Marion, OH 43301-0875
Open 24/7

Verizon Lifeline
Telephone service
800-483-1807
N/A
Call for information

Walk In Urgent Care & Job Services
Urgent Care & Job Services
740-751-6433
175 Edgefield Blvd.
Marion, OH 43302
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Wal-Mart Vision Center
Vision Services (Eye Glass Repair)
740-389-5339
1546 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.
Marion, OH 43302
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Windsor Laurelwood
Adult inpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment; behavioral health treatment for adolescents and children 6+
800-438-4673
35900 Euclid Ave.
Willoughby, OH 44094
Open 24/7

Worthington Pediatric Dentists Inc.
Pediatric Dentistry
614-888-3212
8121 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43235
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (twice per month)

YWCA Northwest Ohio-Child Care Resource and Referral Services
Childcare referrals, information & professional development (Serves Marion County)
419-775-5179 or 855-548-9598 (Toll Free)
800 Park Ave. W., Ste. 100
Mansfield, OH 43302
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

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