Community Resources

As a resource hub for older adults in Licking County, we’re here to connect you with the support you need. While we strive to provide answers, sometimes other organizations are better suited to assist. We continuously update this page with new resources as they become available. Click on a website below to learn more about each organization.

General Helpline

Pathways of Central Ohio

Your 24/7 connection to housing, food, utility help, and crisis services.

Dial 211 or Text your ZIP code to 898211 | 211pathways.com

Housing Assistance

Licking County Senior Housing Directory
View the directory of affordable housing options for seniors.
Senior Housing Directory

Licking County Coalition for Housing

Provides housing assistance, support services, and resources.

23 South Park Place, Suite 200, Newark

(740) 345-1970 | lcchousing.org

LEADS Community Action

Offers utility assistance and housing help.

159 Wilson Street, Newark

(740) 349-8606 | leadscommunity.org

Food & Nutrition

Food Pantry Network of Licking County

Weekly groceries and emergency food.

1035 Brice Street, Newark

(740) 344-7401 | foodpantrynetwork.net

Salvation Army

250 East Main Street, Newark

(740) 345-8120

Transportation

Catholic Social Services

Free transportation to non-emergency medical appointments.

1031 Brice Street, Newark

(740) 345-2565 | colscss.org

Licking County Transit

Offers transportation around the county.

745 East Main Street, Newark

(740) 670-5185 | Small Route Guide

Home Repairs

TRUEBLUE HOME SERVICE ALLY

Basic home repair and Handyman services.

(740) 377-5514 | lickingcounty@trueblueally.com

Habitat for Humanity

Basic home repair, including tree removal

1660 N. 21st Street

(614) 484-1966 | Habitatforhumanity.org

Durable Medical Equipment

Medical Loan Closet

Lends walkers, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment.

587 Mount Vernon Road, Newark

(740) 366-7438 | newarkcentralchristian.org

Goodwill Of Licking and Knox County

Lends walkers, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment.

65 South 5th Street, Newark

(740) 645-9861 |rlacey@goodwillnewark.org

Medical Loan Closet of Johnstown

Lends walkers, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment.

151 Woodgate Drive, Johnstown

(740) 390-8048 | (614) 581-5286

Thornville Medical Equipment Loan Facility

Lends walkers, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment.

80 North Main Street, Thornville | (740) 605-6268

Helping Hands, Peace United Methodist Church

Lends walkers, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment.

235 Diley Road, Pickerington

(614) 834-4565 | hhmedicalequipment.org/request

Healthcare & Mental Health Services

Look Up Center

Free dental clinic, skilled trades program, and exercise class.

50 Obannon Avenue, Newark

(740) 345-6026 | lookupcenter.org

Licking County Community Clinic

The free clinic provides basic medical care; proof of income is required.

144 B West Main Street, Newark

(740) 345-1113 | lcchc.com

The Friendship Line

A 24/7 Lifeline for Older Adults and Caregivers feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or alone.

(888) 670-1360 | The Friendship Line

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support 24/7.

Dial or Text: 988 | 988lifeline.org

Legal & Advoacy

Pro Seniors

Free legal advice and elder rights support.

(513) 345-4160 | proseniors.org

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

Connects you with aging services and long-term care options.

1-(800) 589-7277 | coaaa.org

LegalAid of Southeast and Central Ohio

Provides civil legal aid and advocacy.

15 W Locust Street, Suite A, Newark

(740) 345-0850 | lasco.org