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Community Services

Even in the best of times, it can be difficult to get by. In the current economic climate, it can seem almost impossible to make ends meet. However, there are many sources of help available; you just need to know where to look. Remember, many agencies provide a wide range of services, so they may be able to help you with more than one problem.

Emergency Numbers

Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-Child (800-422-4453)
Child Find: 800-426-5678
Domestic Violence Hotline: 740-374-5819 or 800-934-9840
General Emergency (Fire, Paramedics, Police): 911
National Runaway Switchboard: 800-786-2929
Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222
Sexual Assault Hotline: 740-374-3111 or 800-656-4673
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Washington County 211: United Way of Washington County's 2-1-1 is your first call for assistance with rent, food, utilities, housing services, health services, and more! Getting the information you need is one phone call or click away!

Southeastern Ohio Legal Services

Gives legal help without attorney fees to people with low income and limited savings and assets.
Location: 964 East State Street, Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: 740.594.3558 or 800.686.3669 (toll-free)
Email: athens@seols.org

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Student Suicide & Depression Awareness

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24. This guidebook helps students better understand suicide and depression, how to recognize warning signs in themselves or their peers, and what they can do to intervene.

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Support Kids

A leader in non-traditional child support enforcement, providing an alternative to government agencies. Phone: 800-691-5437. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. CST

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USA Jobs

The one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.

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Veterans Service Commission and Veterans Service Office

Ensures that the needs of veterans, widows of veterans and dependents of veterans who meet financial hardship through no fault of their own shall be provided for at least during a temporary transitional period. Location: 706 Pike St., Marietta, OH 45750. Phone: 740-568-9009. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

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