Cares (COMMUNITY ACTION RESPONDS, ENGAGES, AND SUPPORTS RECOVERY) | Ross County Community Action Commission, Inc.

250 N Woodbridge Ave., Chillicothe, OH 45601

Eligibility

Ross County residents whose household income is under 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. Must be in recovery from substance use disorders and require recovery support services in order to avoid relapse and achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Individuals are referred to the program from jail, prison, transition houses, treatment providers, and community agencies.

Hours

By appointment.

(740) 702-7222

Voice

(740) 536-1199

Voice - voice | Utility Assistance Appointment Line

Application process

Phone M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm for information and to make an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

Ross County, Ohio

Description

Provides Client Services Representatives to assist individuals in recovery from substance use disorder with access to recovery support services. The program provides long-term care coordination and support to eligible individuals. The importance of this centralized service increases the chance of recovery and allows program participants to experience an increased quality of life. Client Services Representatives link individuals referred to the program from jail, prison, transition houses, treatment providers, and community agencies with access treatment providers and recovery support services. . Peer supporters are also available to support individuals in recovery. Program also offers a wellness program.

What's Here

Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Coach Services Case/Care Management Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Providing organization

Ross County Community Action Commission, Inc.

Provides supportive services for the low-income population of Ross County. Offers HEAP, Home Weatherization Program, CARES Program, a Community Resource Center and homeless shelter, and serves as grantee/delegate agency for Head Start and Early Head Start.