Senior Resources
Senior Resources
American Red Cross, Sound the Alarm:
404 Columbus Ave, Sandusky 419.626.1641
Provides free smoke alarms for residents in need.
Answering The Call Together:
P.O. Box 564, Norwalk 419.706.8656
Provides collected medical devices and lends assistance to families in need of home repairs.
http://answeringthecalltogether.com/home/
Area Agency on Aging: Ohio District Five
2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario 419.524.4144
Provides local services for resources and referrals for Age 60+ HEMEN can assist with purchases such as appliances, mattress sets, vacuums, and more!
Cancer Services:
505 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky 419.626.4548
Provides items related to cancer and assistance with medical devices regardless of cancer being present. Wigs. Medication. Transportation. Support Group
https://www.cancerresources.org/
Catholic Charities:
48 Executive Drive, Unit B, Norwalk 419.668.3073
Provides Adult Advocacy Programs & other assistance.
https://catholiccharitiesnwo.org/adult-advocacyguardianship/
Community Action Commission:
92 N. Prospect Street, Norwalk 419.668.9823
1530 S. Conwell, Willard 419.935.1010
Provides senior housing, free phones, summer cooling, utility programs, & dental assistance. Now offering home repair & furnace repair.
Enrichment Centers for Huron County:
130 Shady Lane, Norwalk 419.668.6245
315 East Tiffin Street, Willard 419.933.4701
Services 60 and older:
- Golden Buckeye - Sign Up
- Hot Meals - Delivered, Meals On Wheels, Dining Room both centers
- Medicare - Sign Up Assistance
- Transportation - Senior Express Reservation Required
Programs & Activities for All Ages:
- Adventurers Travel Club
- Age Exchange Mentoring
- Ambassadors Volunteer
- Arts & Hobby
- Fitness
- Free Computer Library
- Games
- Grand & Me
- Nutrition Classes
- Senior Of The Year
Huron County Department of Jobs and Family Services:
185 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk 419.668.8126
Provides Adult Services
Huron County Metropolitan Housing Authority:
17 Mill Street, Norwalk 419.668.3956
Applications accepted on the FIRST Tuesday of each month from 8:00 to 11:30. For additional resources call the Huron County Metropolitan Housing Authority.
http://www.ncohiohousing.org/huron.aspx
- Section 8 Housing
- Choice Voucher Program
- Rental Assistance Program
Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Project Life Saver:
306 South Norwalk Rd. W. 419-668-8840 ext 1455
Provides transmitters for seniors who may wander from their homes.
Huron County Veterans Service Office:
130 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk
419.668.4150
The Huron Veteran Service Commission was established to assist honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and minor children. They prepare claims for the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs so that veterans and their eligible dependents can receive compensation, pension, and education benefits.
Will assist clients who have met with unexpected hardships by providing financial assistance to help with a mortgage, rent, food, utilities, and other expenses of daily life. They prepare Veterans for employment and provide resources that enhance their qualifications for new careers. Social work staff can provide a case-managed environment for those clients who need more direct intervention.
https://www.huroncountyvets.com/
Huron County Victim Assistance Program:
12 East Main Street, Norwalk (4th floor) 419-663-3839
Free assistance & court advocacy services for victims of crime including elder abuse.
www.huroncountyprosecutorsoffice.com
Legal Aid of Western Ohio:
109 W. Water Street, Sandusky 1.888.534.1432
Provides a variety of assistance in civil legal matters in English and Spanish.
Retired Senior and Volunteer Program RSVP:
120 1/2 S. Washington Street, Suite 218, Tiffin 419.448.1530
RSVP connects volunteers ages 55 and over with service opportunities in their communities that match their skills and availability.
Sojourn at Seneca: Senior Behavioral Health
50 St. Lawrence Drive, Tiffin OH 44833 567.207.2230 http://www.voaseniorliving.org/communities/sojourn-at-seneca/
Tax Assistance:
Salvation Army 3333 Columbus Ave Sandusky-419-626-3862
Must go there to pick up tax form. Taxes can be dropped off starting February 8th. The form must be picked-up/filled out prior to drop-off.
Tax Services in Port Clinton-- Ottawa County Transitional Housing, Inc. (Vita)
Located in the Sutton Center Plaza
1848 E. Perry Street Suite # 60 -Plaza where Police Station and City Hall are located - Port Clinton-419-734-9494 Open 8-4 PM (closed Noon-1 PM)
Pick up form prior and drop off tax information - Ruth Ann’s House.
Clothes, furniture, and medical are listed under Other Resources