Resources in Knox County

 

2-1-1 Crisis Hotline.................................................................................................... Dial 2-1-1 or Text Zip Code to 898211 

[Crisis Resources & Referral Services]

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Knox County Job and Family Services ......................................................................................................... (740) 397-7177

117 East High Street

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

[Public Assistance Resources]

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Knox County Health Department ................................................................................................................ (740) 392-2200

11660 upper Gilchrist Road

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

[Birth/Death Certificates, Immunizations, WIC, Health Services]

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Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties .................................................................... (740) 522-1234

1435-B West Main Street

Newark, OH 43055

[Mental Health Resources]

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United Way of Knox County Ohio, Inc.......................................................................................................... (740) 397-5721

305 East High Street

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

[After School Programs, Tax Preparation]

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Knox Area Transit ............................................................................................................................................ (740) 392-7433

25 Columbus Road

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

[Housing Assistance]

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The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon......................................................................................................... (740) 392-8716

206 East Ohio Avenue

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

[Food, Energy & Rent Assistance]

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Interchurch Social Services of Knox County............................................................................................. (740) 344-7401

Multiple Locations in Mount Vernon, Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown

[Food, Utility Assistance, Adult Rehab Program, Housing Services]
 

The Winter Sanctuary...................................................................................................................................... (740) 392-9277

401 West Vine Street

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

[Emergency Shelter]

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