Senior Emergency Assistance | Athens County Department Of Job And Family Services
13183 State Route 13, Millfield, OH 45761
Eligibility
To be eligible for these services, the participant must:
- Be an Athens County resident;
- Have total household income under 200% of the FPL;
- Be at least 60 years of age or older;
- Not exceed $500 in a 365-day period; and
- Be eligible for APS or Title.
Required documents
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
(740) 677-4266
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(844) 640-6446
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Application process
Applications will be available at the ACDJFS/OhioMeansJobs-Athens County locations and will be processed by SPC’s on a first come, first serve basis. Contact OMJ at 740-797-1405 for information on deadlines or when this funding is available again.
Service area
Athens County, Ohio
Contingent upon available funding, ACDJFS will resume a senior emergency assistance program for adults aged 60 and older. The maximum allowable amount is $500 per eligible household in a 365- day period beginning with the date of first application.
SEA may be approved for any of the following emergent needs:
- Utilities/Deposits:
- Must provide current bill/deposit information
- May also pay for wood, coal, or propane (with documentation)
- Rent/Deposit/Mortgage
- Provide rental agreement or mortgage statement including landlord/mortgage company name and address
- Provide 2 estimates
- Medical equipment purchase/rental not covered by Medicaid/Medicare
- Provide bill and/or rental agreement
- Household appliances to assist with everyday living
- Cleaning supplies
- Pest control services
- Professional services must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Any emergency not listed may be eligible for approval by a department.
Last assured
07/15/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Athens County Department Of Job And Family Services
Provides adult protective services, food assistance, MEDICAID application services, Ohio Works First, child care assistance and job placement services.