Insight for Seniors 2017-2018

2 017 - 2 018 VOLUME 9

A SENIOR'S GUIDE
to Stark County

Services & Activities

Attractions & Recreation • Clubs & Organizations
Education & Volunteer Opportunities • Health & Wellness Programs

Housing Guide • Support Services

www.InsightforSeniors.com

Activities & Recreation Day Services, Housing &
Long-Term Care Services
Attractions and Museums......................2
Bingo Halls ...............................................6 Day Services/Housing Services.............. 47
Card Clubs................................................7 Long-Term Care Assistance .................... 48
Cinemas ....................................................7 Homemaker Services ............................... 50
Malls ..........................................................8 Home Maintenance Assistance .............. 50
Parks and Walking Paths .......................9 Emergency & Temporary Housing........ 51
State Parks ..............................................15
Public Libraries......................................15 Senior Assistance Services
Recreation Centers ................................18
Travel/Bus Tours ...................................20 Assistance Services & Programs ............ 51
Airlines....................................................20 Congregate Meal Sites ............................. 54
Financial Assistance ................................. 55
Education, Employment & Legal Assistance ....................................... 55
Volunteer Opportunities Identity Theft/Senior Scam Information...57
Transportation .......................................... 58
Education Opportunities......................21
Employment Opportunities.................22 Toll-Free Directory
Volunteer Opportunities ......................22
General Information ................................ 60
Fun Stuff & Websites Automobile Adaptation........................... 62
Disease Specific Information .................. 63
FREE Publications .................................25 Helpful State Contacts............................. 64
Fun Stuff .................................................26 Legal & Financial Information ............... 64
Websites for Seniors..............................26 Legislative Information ........................... 65
Utilities....................................................... 65
Groups & Organizations
Senior Housing
Clubs .......................................................30
AARPs.....................................................31 Guide to Senior Housing Listing ........... 66
Senior Centers........................................32 Senior Housing Listing............................ 67
Veteran Groups......................................33
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Health & Wellness Programs
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Area Health and Wellness Programs....34
Services for the Disabled......................37 Published by:
Medicare Assistance..............................39
Support Groups .....................................40
Caregiver Websites................................46

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programs and services available to Stark County residents fifty and over. View and read the
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ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS Fishing and Hunting Licenses senior discount ........................................... 330-644-2293
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Arts in Stark............................................................................................................. 330-453-1075 912 Portage Lakes Dr. • Akron, OH 44319
900 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44702 www.wildohio.gov
www.artsinstark.com
Glamorgan Castle ............................................................................................ 330-821-2100
Canal Fulton Canalway Center senior discount.......................................... 330-854-6835 200 Glamorgan St. • Alliance, OH 44601
125 Tuscarawas St. NW • Canal Fulton, OH 44614 www.rodmanlibrary.com/glamorgan-castle
www.cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov
Haines House Underground Railroad Museum..................................... 330-823-5353
Canton Ballet senior discount........................................................................... 330-455-7220 186 W. Market St. • Alliance, OH 44601
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 www.haineshouse.org
www.cantonballet.com
Hoover Historical Center .............................................................................. 330-490-7435
Canton Cabaret Musical Dinner Theatre................................................. 330-456-7397 1875 E. Maple St. • North Canton, OH 44720
www.cabaretproductioncompany.com www.walsh.edu/hoover-historical-center

Canton Classic Car Museum senior discount .............................................. 330-455-3603 Mabel Hartzell Historic Home .................................................................... 330-821-8972
123 6th St. SW • Canton, OH 44702 840 N. Park Ave., P.O. Box 2044 • Alliance, OH 44601
www.cantonclassiccar.org www.alliancehistory.org

Canton First Friday ......................................................................................... 330-453-1075 Massillon Museum .......................................................................................... 330-833-4061
www.cantonartsdistrict.com 121 Lincoln Way E • Massillon, OH 44646
1st Fri. of each month in downtown Canton: arts, culture, music and restaurants www.massillonmuseum.org

Canton Garden Center ................................................................................... 330-455-6172 Massillon Woman's Club............................................................................... 330-833-4896
1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44718 210 4th St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.cantongardencenter.com www.massillonwomansclub.weebly.com

Canton Lincoln Highway Railroad Station.......................................... 1-800-468-4070 Mathews House Museum.............................................................................. 330-879-5938
1315 Tuscarawas St. W • Canton, OH 44702 123 High St. • Navarre, OH 44662
www.cvsr.com www.navarreohio.net

Canton Memorial Civic Center ................................................................... 330-489-3090 McKinley Presidential Library and Museum senior discount ................ 330-455-7043
1101 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 Hoover-Price Planetarium/Discover World
www.cantonciviccenter.com 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.mckinleymuseum.org
Canton Museum of Art senior discount ......................................................... 330-453-7666
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonart.org

Canton Palace Theatre.................................................................................... 330-454-8172

605 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 24-hr. Event Info 330-454-8171

www.cantonpalacetheatre.org

Canton Symphony senior discount.................................................................. 330-452-2094
2331 17th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.cantonsymphony.org

Carnation City Players ................................................................................... 330-821-8712
Firehouse Theater

450 E. Market St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.carnationcityplayers.org

Cultural Center for the Arts......................................................................... 330-452-4096
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.artsinstark.com

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ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS Continued Ohio Travel and Tourism............................................................................ 1-800-282-5393
www.ohio.org
National First Ladies' Library senior discount ............................................ 330-452-0876 information on Ohio museums, festivals, parks, etc.
331 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
www.firstladies.org Osnaburg Historical Society......................................................................... 330-488-0640
131 E. Nassau St. • East Canton, OH 44730
North Canton Heritage Society................................................................... 330-494-4791 www.osnaburghistoricalsociety.com
185 Ream Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.northcantonheritage.org Players Guild Theatre of Canton ................................................................ 330-453-7619

North Canton Playhouse senior discount...................................................... 330-494-1613 1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 Box Office 330-453-7617
525 7th St. NE • North Canton, OH 44720
www.northcantonplayhouse.com www.playersguildtheatre.com

Ohio Historical Society .............................................................................. 1-800-653-6446 Pro Football Hall Of Fame senior discount................................................... 330-456-8207
800 E. 17th Ave. • Columbus, OH 43211 2121 George Halas Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.ohiohistory.org www.profootballhof.com

Ohio Society of Military History Museum .............................................. 330-896-6332 Spring Hill Historic Home ............................................................................ 330-833-6749
2260 International Parkway • North Canton, OH 44720 1401 Springhill Lane NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.mapsairmuseum.org www.springhillhistorichome.org

Ohio State Fair senior discount.................................................................... 1-888-646-3976 Stark County Fairgrounds............................................................................. 330-452-0621
Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Ave. • Columbus, OH 43211 305 Wertz Ave. NW, P.O. Box 80279 • Canton, OH 44708
www.ohiostatefair.com www.starkcountyfair.com

Stark County Vietnam Memorial ................................................................ 330-489-3015
1235 Harrison Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.cantonohio.gov/parksandrecreation

The Wilderness Center................................................................................... 330-359-5235
P.O. Box 202, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW • Wilmot, OH 44689
www.wildernesscenter.org
information on places of interest in Stark County and Ohio

Umstattd Performing Arts Hall .................................................. 330-438-2750 ext. 152
2323 17th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
home of Canton Symphony Orchestra

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ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS Continued THURSDAY PLAY
11:30 a.m. Northwest Stark Senior Center ........................................ 330-854-6307
Visit Canton: Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau ............. 330-454-1439
853 Locust St. • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
222 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 1-800-552-6051 6:30 p.m. Children's Toy Fund .............................................................. 330-479-5393

www.visitcanton.com 2401 Swiss Ave. S.W. • Canton, OH 44706
6:30 p.m. Greentown Athletic Club, Inc. .......................................... 330-494-3928
information on places of interest in Stark County and Ohio
9944 Cleveland Ave. • Greentown, OH 44630
Voices of Canton, Inc. (VOCI)...................................................................... 330-455-1000 6:30 p.m. JRC Horace Mann School ................................................... 330-904-0477
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.voicesofcanton.org 1731 Grace Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705

Westbrook Veterans' Memorial Park ......................................................... 330-489-3015 FRIDAY PLAY
1235 Harrison Ave. NW, Westbrook Park • Canton, OH 44708 6:30 p.m. Greentown Athletic Club, Inc. .......................................... 330-494-3928
www.cantonohio.gov/parksandrecreation 9944 Cleveland Ave. • Greentown, OH 44630

BINGO HALLS Call to confirm days/times. SATURDAY PLAY

SUNDAY PLAY 11:30 a.m. JRC Horace Mann School ................................................... 330-904-0477
1731 Grace Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705
1:30 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas High School ..................................... 330-875-4517
2121 Reno Dr. NE • Louisville, OH 44641 6:30 p.m. Children’s Toy Fund .............................................................. 330-479-5393
2401 Swiss Ave. • Canton, OH 44706
6:00 p.m. McKinley Aerie No. 2370 FOE .......................................... 330-495-8177
5024 Monticello Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708 6:30 p.m. JRC Horace Mann School ................................................... 330-904-0477
1731 Grace Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705
MONDAY PLAY
CARD CLUBS Call to confirm meeting times, fees or dues.
11:30 a.m. Northwest Stark Senior Center ........................................ 330-854-6307
853 Locust St. • Canal Fulton, OH 44614 Massillon Senior Center ..................................................................................... 330-837-2784
39 Lincoln Way W • Massillon, OH 44647
6:30 p.m. Richville Community Park.................................................. 330-837-3628 www.massillonohio.com
6655 Navarre Rd. SW • Navarre, OH 44662 Euchre Club meets Mon., Wed., Fri. 1 p.m.– 3 p.m.

TUESDAY PLAY Northwest Stark Senior Center......................................................................... 330-854-6307
853 Locust St. S • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
6:30 p.m. Children’s Toy Fund .............................................................. 330-479-5393 Bridge Club meets Fri. 11 a.m.
2401 Swiss Ave. SW • Canton, OH 44706
CINEMAS
7:00 p.m. American Legion ................................................................... 330-821-0433
141 W. Main St. • Alliance, OH 44601 Canton Palace Theatre.................................................................................... 330-454-8172
605 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
WEDNESDAY PLAY www.cantonpalacetheatre.org
6:30 p.m. Richville Community Park.................................................. 330-837-3628
6655 Navarre Rd. SW • Navarre, OH 44662 Cinemark Movies 5 – Carnation Mall senior discount ............................ 330-823-5328
2500 W. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
6:30 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas High School ..................................... 330-875-4517 www.cinemark.com
2121 Reno Dr. NE • Louisville, OH 44641 $3.00 for seniors, Sun. - Sat.

Cinemark Movies 10 senior discount ............................................................. 330-497-9118
6284 Dressler Rd. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.cinemark.com
Mon. $1.00 for seniors

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CINEMAS Continued PARKS & WALKING PATHS

Cinemark Tinseltown USA – The Strip senior discount........................... 330-305-9877 Alliance Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Lands .................. 330-821-2260
4720 Mega St. NW • Canton, OH 44720 2930 S. Union Ave. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.cinemark.com www.cityofalliance.com
$5.50 Mon. (62+), $5.00 Tues. Arch Park............................................Arch Ave.
Butler-Rodman Park .......................2295 W. State St.
Massillon Lincoln Theatre............................................................................. 330-833-2413 Earley’s Hill Park .............................Vine St. and Walnut Ave.
156 Lincoln Way E • Massillon, OH 44646 Haines Mini-Park ............................Haines Ave. and High St.
www.lionslincolntheatre.com Hester Mini-Park.............................Hester and E. Harrison
Mahoning Mini-Park .....................Mahoning Ave. and Oxford St.
Regal Massillon Stadium 12 senior discount............................................... 330-830-8265 Main Park ......................................... Main Ave.
175 Cherry Rd. • Massillon, OH 44646 Maple Beach Park ...........................Reed St.
www.regmovies.com Memorial Park..................................746 E. State St.
$5.10 for seniors Wed., $6.85 rest of the week Oxford Mini-Park............................Oxford Ave.
Robertson Community Center... 1005 E. State St.
MALLS Silver Park..........................................Union Ave. • walking path, 5 laps equal 1 mile
Thomas Snodgrass Park................corner of S. Liberty and Cambridge
Belden Village Mall ......................................................................................... 330-494-8815 Western Electric Mini-Park .........corner of Western and Electric
4230 Belden Village Mall • Canton, OH 44718
www.shoppingbeldenvillagemall.com Canal Fulton City Park Office ..................................................................... 330-854-6835
mall walking available Mon.– Sun. 9 a.m. 155 E. Market St. • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
www.cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov
Carnation Mall.................................................................................................. 330-821-4447 Discovery Park .................................Erickson and Beverly St.• walking path, fishing pond
2500 W. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601 Dog Park.............................................Butterbridge Rd. NW
mall walking available Mon.– Sun. 7:30 a.m. Muhlhauser Park..............................853 S. Locust St. • walking path, tennis courts
Old School Play Lot........................Cherry and Locust St.
St. Helena Heritage Park...............125 Tuscarawas St. NW • walking paths along the river

Canton Park System........................................................................................ 330-489-3015
2436 30th St. NE • Canton, OH 44705
www.cantonohio.gov/parksandrecreation
Arboretum Park ................................3220 38th St. NW • disc golf
Bernard Ave. Playground...............4102 Bernard Ave. NW
Bors Field............................................2665 Harrisburg Rd. NE
Brian's Park........................................1500 Rowland Ave. NE
Colonial Park.....................................between Market Ave. N and St. Elmo
Cook Park ...........................................1836 Mahoning Rd. NE
Covered Bridge Park .......................4500 Guilford Ave. NW
Crenshaw Park..................................1500 Sherrick Rd. SE • walking path, 0.7 mile
Don Correll Park..............................2200 Roberts Ave. NW
Freeway Park .....................................2247 Kimball Rd. SE
Garaux Park.......................................3801 13th St. SW
Green Acres Park .............................126 Whipple Ave. NW
Grovemiller Park ..............................4500 - 4601 Tioga Ave. NW
Harmont Park....................................2701 Harmont Ave. NE • walking path, 0.5 mile
Herbruck Park ...................................1900 Royal Ave. NW

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PARKS & WALKING PATHS Continued Jackson Township Parks and Recreation Department ......................... 330-832-2845
5735 Wales Ave. NW • Massillon, OH 44646
Ink Park...............................................2523 - 3753 Park Dr. NW www.jacksontwp.com
Jackson Park ......................................1450 Cherry Ave. SE Crystal Springs Bridge Park........... Erie Ave.
King Park............................................600 High Ave. NW Edward & Mary Zink Mini-Park... corner of 38th and Michael St.
Lee Park...............................................1615 Fourth St. SE Fisher Park ........................................... Lake O’Springs Ave. NW
Maple Playground............................23rd St. and Maple Ave. NE Keck Park ............................................. Wales Ave. south of Strausser St. NW
Martindale Park................................4001 Martindale Rd. NE North Park............................................ 7660 Fulton Rd. NW, across from Jackson High
Maryland Park ..................................1401 Maryland Ave. SW School • walking path, 1.1 miles
McKinley Park ..................................5th St. and McKinley Ave. SW South Park............................................ 4811 South Park Dr. NW, next to Jackson
Meyer's Park......................................6th St. and Park Ave. SW High School
Monument Park................................700–1150 Park Rd. NW Strausser Elementary Park.............. 8646 Strausser
Mother Goose Land ........................501 Schroyer Ave. SW Stuhldreher Street Fields ................ Stuhldreher St. near intersection of Perry Dr. &
Nimisilla Park ...................................1075 Mahoning Rd. NE Hills & Dales Rd.
Northview Park.................................647 46th St. NW
Oak Park .............................................3600 St. Elmo Ave. NE Louisville City Park Office............................................................................ 330-875-3434
Park Connector Strip ......................17th St. & Allen Ave. SE 215 S. Mill St. • Louisville, OH 44641
Reifsnyder Park ................................Spangler St. to Martindale Rd. NE www.louisvilleohio.com
Richard Am Mallonn Memorial Park 527 Raff Rd. NW Aljancic Park......................................711 Broad St.
Schreiber Park...................................Maple Ave. NE Constitution Park.............................1103 W. Main • walking path
Stadium Park .....................................12th - 25th St. NW • walking path, 1.5 miles Metzger Park .....................................1420 S. Nickleplate • walking paths
Waterworks Park ..............................between Tuscarawas St. W and 7th St. NW Wildwood Park..................................500 Stertzbach St.
Weis Park............................................25th St. NW Wilson Park........................................1501 W. Main
West Park.......................................... South of Tuscarawas St. W
Westbrook Veterans' Memorial ...13th St. NW • walking path, 5 laps equal 1 mile Massillon Parks and Recreation Office .................................................... 330-832-1621
Willig Park .........................................30th St. east of Harrisburg Rd. NE 505 N. Erie St. • Massillon, OH 44646
www.massillonparks.com
East Canton Village Hall .............................................................................. 330-488-0220 Arthur Genshaft Park .....................2801 Erie St. SE • baseball field
130 Cedar St. S • East Canton, OH 44730 Community Park...............................2200 Finefrock Rd. SW • walking path
www.eastcantonvillage.com Duncan Plaza.....................................1 James Duncan Plaza
East Canton Village Park ...............Werley Rd. N • walking path, 0.5 mile Eagles #190 Sports Complex........Oak and 20th St. SE
Franklin Park.....................................850 3rd St. SE
East Sparta Village Park Office.................................................................... 330-866-2977 Furnas Park ........................................900 17th St. NE • dog park
9353 Main St. • East Sparta, OH 44626 Haag Park ...........................................1550 Sippo Blvd. NE
www.villageofeastsparta.com Hetrick Park.......................................1590 Tremont Ave. SE
Kendal Park .......................................451 Wales Rd. NE
Sandy Valley Community Park....10018 Cleveland Ave. SE ............. 330-866-2727 Kiddie Korral Park ..........................851 Wales Rd. NE
Kiwanas Park.....................................1414 Oak St. SE
Hartville Village Hall ..................................................................................... 330-877-9222 L.C. Jones Park..................................1731 Osage Ave. SE • walking path
202 W. Maple St., P.O. Box 760 • Hartville, OH 44632 Lawndale Park...................................1351 Karn Ave. SW
www.hartvilleoh.com Lincoln Bottoms Park ........................620 Water St. NW • walking path
Hartville Memorial Park................Lincoln St. • walking path Lincoln Park East ................................644 17th St. NW • walking path
Stan Baillet Field..............................Wales Dr. North Sippo Park ................................1244 Rodman Ave. NE • walking path
Oak Knoll Medal of Honor Park....618 6th St. SW
Reservoir Park......................................905 Sippo Blvd. NE • walking path
Shaffer Park ..........................................150 Willow Ave. NE
Shiver Park............................................1237 3rd St. SE

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PARKS & WALKING PATHS Continued Esmont Park..................................... 194 Mill St. SE, Canton, east of Rt. 800
Nimishillen trail, 0.55 mile
Sippo Valley Trail .................................Bottoms Park to Wayne Co. • Towpath Trail
8 miles, pedestrians, bicycles, horses Fichtner Park ................................... 12833 Market Ave. N • Hartville, OH 44632

South Sippo Park ................................1400 Tremont Ave. SE • walking path Eagle Scout trail, 0.40 mile
Stadium Park ........................................301 19th St. SE • walking path Hoover Trail..................................E. Maple St., North Canton • 5.41 mile trail
Towpath Trail........................................Lake Ave. to Warmington Rd. • walking path
Wales Park.............................................1930 Hankins Rd. NE including a 2.2 mile loop around Hoover Park with parking
Walnut Hills Park................................1247 Riley Ct. SE at E. Maple ball fields and Washington Square
Wampler Park.......................................1818 Main Ave. W • walking path Iron Horse Trail ...............................1141 W. Beech St., Alliance • 4.58 mile, walkers,
North Canton Parks & Recreation Department .................................... 330-499-1528 bicycles
805 W. Maple St. • North Canton, OH 44720 Magnolia Flouring Mill............... 261 N. Main St., Magnolia. • cornmeal, animal feed,
www.northcantonohio.gov and various seeds available in Mill Store. 8 a.m. to 4
Blitzer Park ........................................North Main, next to the YMCA p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays
Dogwood Park...................................241 7th St. NE Middle Branch Trail...................... 1714 Schneider St., Canton • GlenOak High School to
Eastwoods Park.................................1290 Westview Cir. SE Maple Ave., walkers, bicycles, 6 miles
Hoover Community Nickel Plate Trail............................ 2923 Pinevale Ave. NE, Louisville • south of
Louisville off Georgetown Road or parking available
Recreation Complex ....................1325 E. Maple St. at Metzger Park – 1 mile, walkers, bicycles
Price Park............................................1000 W. Maple St. • walking path, 1 mile Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail... 25 miles of trails in Stark County
Rotary Park ........................................Applegrove St., beside the Girl Scouts of Canal Fulton area (from North to South)
St. Helena Heritage Park to Summit County – 2.91 miles, walkers, bicycles, horses
America offices • nature trail, 0.25 mile St. Helena Heritage Park to Lock 4 Trailhead – 1.05 mile, walkers, bicycles
Schneider Valley Park......................1346 Clearmount Ave. SE Lock 4 Trailhead to Butterbridge Rd. – 1.27 miles, walkers, bicycles
Strausser Park ...................................225 Abbeyshire Ave. SE Butterbridge Rd. to Crystal Springs Park – 2.54 miles, walkers, bicycles
Upper Glenwood Park ....................227 Glenwood St. SE • tennis courts Crystal Springs Park to Forty Corners – 0.95 mile, walkers, bicycles
West Park............................................300 West Park Dr. Massillon area
Witwer Park .......................................301 Harmon St. SW • across from North Canton Forty Corners to Lake Ave. – 2.17 miles, walkers, bicycles
Lake Ave. to Tremont Ave. – 1.38 miles, walkers, bicycles
Middle School Tremont Ave. to Walnut Rd. – .92 miles, walkers, bicycles
Walnut Rd. to Warmington Rd. – 3.09 miles, walkers, bicycles
Plain Township Parks and Recreation Department .............................. 330-499-0000 Warmington Rd. to Wooster St., Navarre – 1.95 miles, walkers, bicycles, horses
2782 Diamond St. NE • Canton, OH 44721
www.plaintownship.com
Alpine Community Park ................3059 Alpine St. E • walking
Diamond Community Park ...........2782 Diamond St. NE • indoor & outdoor walking
Veterans Community Park ............1714 Schneider St. NE • dog park

Richville Community Park ............................................................................ 330-837-3628
6655 Navarre Rd. SW • Navarre, OH 44662

Sandy Valley Community Park ..................................................................... 330-866-2727
10018 Cleveland Ave. S.E. • Magnolia, OH 44643

Stark County Park District Office .............................................................. 330-477-3552
5300 Tyner St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.starkparks.com

Deer Creek Reservoir &
Mahoning Valley Trail ...................14514 Price St. NE • Alliance • 4.46 mile, walkers,

bicycles, fishing, picnics, trail runs East to Gaskill Dr.

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PARKS & WALKING PATHS Continued Navarre-Bethlehem Park ...............between Fohl St. and Hudson Dr. SE
Shuster Park ......................................Blough and E. Canal St.
Navarre area (from North to South) Underwood Park...............................corner of Route 62 and Canal St.
Wooster St. to Craig Pittman Trailhead – 1.65 miles, walkers, bicycles Walking Path .....................................Park St. behind Midget League Football fields
Craig Pittman Memorial Park to Shepler Church Ave. – 6.08 miles, walkers, bicycles, horses
Shepler Church Ave. to Tuscarawas County Line - .39 mile, walkers, bicycles STATE PARKS

Olde Muskingum Trail ....................Rt. 93 in Canal Fulton to 40 Corners St. in Jackson America the Beautiful................................................................. Option 1 1-888-275-8747
Twp. on the west side of the Tuscarawas The National Parks and Federal Recreational Land Senior Pass
River – 6 miles, walkers, bicycles, horses www.store.usgs.gov/pass
free admission to federally-operated parks, all national forests,monuments, historic sites,
Petros Lake Park ..............................2.2 miles south of W. Tuscarawas Ave. on Perry Dr. recreation areas and wildlife refuges after a single lifetime fee of $10 for those 62+
SW – Hickory trail 0.30 mile; Bluebird trail 0.52 mile;
Meadow trail .75 mile and Petros Lake Loop trail 1.2 Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve ........................................................... 330-527-5118
miles 7984 Fulton Dr. NW • Massillon, OH 44646
www.naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/jacksonbog
Quail Hollow Park ......................... 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville • 14 miles, Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve trail, 1.25 mile
walkers, mountain biking, horses
Quail Hollow State Park................................................................................ 330-877-2457
Sippo Lake Park........................................................................................... 330-477-3552 13480 Congress Lake Ave. • Hartville, OH 44632
5300 Tyner St. NW (Perry Dr. entrance) • Sippo Marina trail 0.59 mile, fishing, boat rentals www.quailhollowpark.net
Exploration Gateway ......................................................................................330-409-8096 Beaver Lodge trail 1.5 mile; Coniferous Forest trail 1.25 mile; Deciduous Forest trail 1.25 mile;
5712 12th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708 Meadowlands trail 1.5 mile; Nature For All trail 0.5 mile wheelchair accessible; Peat Land trail
Sippo Lake Marina & Fishing Pier............................................................330-477-3552 0.75 mile; Sedge March trail 1 mile; Tall-Grass Prairie trail 0.25 mile
5300 Tyner St. NW
Wildlife Conservation Center............................................................. 330-477-0448 PUBLIC LIBRARIES
800 Genoa Ave. • Massillon, OH 44646
dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation servcies for the care of injured and orphaned native Alliance Libraries
wild animals. Conservation trail 0.61 mile; Cottonwood trail 0.63 mile; Lonesome Pine trail Rodman Public Library .............................................................................. 330-821-2665
0.50 mile; Wetland trail 1.05 mile; Woodland trail 0.23 mile 215 E. Broadway St. • Alliance, OH 44601
*new fielding under construction for 2017-2018 www.rodmanlibrary.com
Rodman Public Library Branch ............................................................. 330-821-1313
Sippo Valley Trail ....................................................................................... 330-477-3552 1808 W. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
2069 Skyland Ave. • Massillon, OH 44647
7.92 miles in Stark County, west to Dalton, walkers, bicycles

Walborn Reservoir ....................................................................................... 330-935-0367
11324 Price St. NE • Alliance, OH 44601
7.5 miles, walkers, horses, fishing, boat rentals

West Branch Trail...................................................................................... 330-477-3552
1305 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton
4.45 miles, walkers, bicycles

Village of Magnolia - Magnolia Village Park.......................................... 330-866-2620
328 N. Main St., P.O. Box 297 • Magnolia, OH 44643

Village of Navarre............................................................................................ 330-879-5508
27 Canal St. W • Navarre, OH 44662
www.navarreohio.net



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RECREATION CENTERS Check websites or call for event schedules. Monroe Community Center.........................................................................330-412-0584
2000 3rd St. NE • Canton, OH 44704
Canton Friendship Center............................................................................. 330-453-8776 seniors club 2nd & 4th Tues. 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
2200 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.cantonfriendshipcenter.org North Canton YMCA......................................................................................330-499-2587
social and recreation center for those with mental illness, physical or developmental disabilities 200 S. Main St. • North Canton, OH 44720
www.ymcastark.org
Canton Jewish Community Center............................................................. 330-453-0132 senior trips, senior fitness classes and activities, social clubs, bus trips, Silver Sneakers, yoga and
432 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709 water aerobics
www.jewishcanton.org
congregate meals, interest groups, special trips, Mitzvah mobile, kosher mobile meals Paul and Carol David YMCA of Jackson Township ..............................330-830-6275
7389 Caritas Cir. NW • Massillon, OH 44646
Foltz Community Center ............................................................................... 330-488-6500 www.ymcastark.org
224 N. Wood St. • East Canton, OH 44730 senior fitness class, Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit, senior fun club meets 2nd Wed.
www.foltzcenter.com
fitness class on Mon., Wed. and Fri. except for 2nd Wed., Senior Social meets monthly on 2nd Salvation Army – Alliance ...........................................................................330-823-5188
Wed. 10:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. 57 W. Main St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.salvationarmy.org
J. Babe Stearn Community Center ............................................................. 330-455-3921
2628 13th St. SW • Canton, OH 44710 Salvation Army – Canton.............................................................................330-453-0158
www.babestearncenter.com 420 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
square dancing, exercise room/cardio, dance, martial arts www.salvationarmy.org
camping activities, nutrition programs, senior citizens club, visitations
Lake Community YMCA................................................................................. 330-877-8933
428 King Church Ave. SW • Uniontown, OH 44685 Salvation Army – Massillon........................................................................330-833-6473
www.ymcastark.org 315 6th St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
senior fitness, Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit www.salvationarmy.org
senior citizens club, visitations
Louisville Area YMCA.................................................................................... 330-875-1611
1421 S. Nickelplate Ave. • Louisville, OH 44641 The YMCA of Western Stark County ....................................................... 330-837-5116
www.ymcastark.org 131 Tremont Ave. SE • Massillon, OH 44646
Senior Moments lunch and crafts: senior fitness and arthritis classes, Silver Sneakers, water www.weststarky.org
aerobic class, senior orientation for Wellness Center senior activities, senior fitness classes and Silver Sneakers

Make-A-Way, Inc. ............................................................................................ 330-837-0650 Towpath Trail YMCA ......................................................................................330-879-0800
227 3rd St. SE • Massillon, OH 44646 1226 Market St. NE • Navarre, OH 44662
www.makeaway.org www.weststarky.org
social and recreation center for adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and loneliness senior fitness activities, Silver Sneakers, lunch and learn lectures, crafts, health screenings,
bus tours
Massillon Recreation Center........................................................................ 330-832-1621
505 Erie St. N • Massillon, OH 44646
www.massillonparks.com
fitness center, pool, walking track, Sliver Fitness programming and bus tours

Meyers Lake YMCA ........................................................................................330-454-9018
1333 N. Park Ave. • Canton, OH 44708
www.ymcastark.org
Silver Club Thur., Silver Sneakers, Helping Hands, lunches, Bingo, trips, Euchre and Pot Luck

Minerva Area YMCA ......................................................................................330-868-5988
687 Lynnwood Dr. • Minerva, OH 44657
www.ymcastark.org
senior fitness classes, Silver Sneakers Mon. & Wed.

Education, Employment Education, Employment
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TRAVEL/BUS TOURS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

AAA – Alliance ................................................................................................ 330-821-2323 Many area colleges will offer waived or reduced tuition for senior citizens. Contact individual
2322 S. Union Ave. • Alliance, OH 44601 institutions for specific details on available programs.
www.aaa.com
Adult Community Education Department, Canton City Schools..... 330-438-2556
AAA – Canton.................................................................................................. 330-455-6761 2701 Coventry Blvd. NE • Canton, OH 44705
6708 Strip Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720 www.ccsdistrict.org
www.aaa.com help for re-entering the workforce

AAA – Massillon............................................................................................. 330-833-1084 Ashland University Massillon/Stark Center ....................................... 1-800-892-1548
1972 Wales Rd. NE • Massillon, OH 44646 2800 Richville Dr. SE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.aaa.com www.ashland.edu

Road Scholar ................................................................................................ 1-800-454-5768 Kent State University Stark Campus Senior Guest Program........... 330-499-9600
www.roadscholar.org 6000 Frank Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
non-profit, educational and recreational travel organization for adults 40+ www.stark.kent.edu

Travel Channel Malone University ........................................................................................... 330-471-8100
www.travelchannel.com 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44709
travel information, tips, and updates www.malone.edu

AIRLINES Stark State College.......................................................................................... 330-494-6170
6200 Frank Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
Akron-Canton Airport Visitor’s Information Center ............................ 330-499-4221 www.starkstate.edu
Akron-Canton Airport .................................................................................... 330-499-4059

www.akroncantonairport.com
Allegiant Air ...................................................................................................... 702-505-8888

www.allegiantair.com
Delta................................................................................................................. 1-800-221-1212

www.delta.com
Southwest Airlines................................................................................... 1-800-I-FLY-SWA

www.southwest.com
United Airlines............................................................................................. 1-800-241-6522

www.united.com
US Airways/American Airlines................................................................ 1-800-428-4322

www.aa.com

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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Continued Canton Regional SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)......330-244-3280
6000 Frank Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
University of Mount Union....................................................................... 1-800-992-6682 provides free counseling and help to small businesses
1972 Clark Ave. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.mountunion.edu CommQuest ....................................................................................................... 330-455-0374
625 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44702
Walsh University .............................................................................................. 330-490-7090 www.commquest.org
2020 East Maple St. NE • North Canton, OH 44720
www.walsh.edu Court Angels, Stark County Probate Court .......................................... 330-451-7752
110 Central Plaza South, Ste. 501 • Canton, OH 44702
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Job search skills, career development, and placement assistance. make visits to adults at local nursing homes, group homes and private residences

Mature Services................................................................................................330-479-0874 Crisis Intervention and Recovery Center................................................. 330-452-9812
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707 2421 13th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.matureservices.org www.circstark.org

Ohio Means Jobs Centers.............................................................................. 330-433-9675 Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging................. 1-800-421-7277
822 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709 1550 Corporate Woods Parkway • Uniontown, OH 44685
www.omjwork.com www.services4aging.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Organizations seeking volunteers on a regular basis. Foster Grandparents .......................................................................................330-823-2911
405 S. Linden Ave. Suite 207 • Alliance, OH 44601
ABCD Dial-A-Ride .......................................................................................... 330-455-2699 mentor and tutor students kindergarten through 12th grade (55+)
1225 Gross Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705
www.theabcdinc.com Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio..................................................................... 330-433-9485
local medical transportation service 1010 Applegrove St. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.gsneo.org
Affinity Medical Center - Massillon Campus Volunteer Services....330-837-6855
875 8th St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646 Guardian Ad Litum Program of Stark County Family Court ............ 330-451-7914
www.affinitymedicalcenter.com 110 Central Plaza S, Ste. 436 • Canton, OH 44702
www.starkcountyohio.gov
Alliance Community Hospital Volunteer Department .........................330-596-7821 volunteers represent best interests of foster children in court proceedings
200 E. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.achosp.org Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark and Carroll Counties..........330-915-5888
1400 Raff Rd. SW • Canton, OH 44710
American Cancer Society........................................................................... 1-888-227-6446 www.habitateco.org
www.cancer.org various opportunities for skilled and unskilled volunteers to work on construction sites and help
with partner family support and education
American Red Cross Stark County Chapter ...........................................330-453-0146
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707 Habitat ReStore ................................................................................................330-915-5888
www.redcross.org/oh/canton 4525 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44709
disaster relief, rape crisis services, dialysis transportation, service to the armed forces, office 1400 Raff Rd. SW, Canton, OH 44710
volunteers and much more www.habitateco.org
resale home supply store needs volunteers to help with customer service, store organization
Aultman Volunteer Services..........................................................................330-363-6368
2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710 JRC
www.aultman.org www.jrccares.org
Adult Day Center ....................................................................................... 330-454-3471
Canines Helping Independent People, Inc. (CHIP) ..............................330-493-7643 3300 Parkway St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
2322 44th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709 Learning Center ........................................................................................... 330-452-8376
2213 14th St. NE • Canton, OH 44705
Canton Palace Theatre.................................................................................... 330-454-8172
605 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 Massillon Museum ..........................................................................................330-833-4061
www.cantonpalacetheatre.org 121 Lincoln Way E • Massillon, OH 44646
www.massillonmuseum.org

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The Alsatian.......................................................................................................330-875-5564
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Continued 2300 Reno Dr. • Louisville, OH 44641
www.thealsatian.com
Massillon Senior Center ................................................................................330-837-2784
39 Lincoln Way W • Massillon, OH 44647 The Community Treatment and Correction Center .............................. 330-456-3565
www.massillonparks.com 1432 E. Tuscarawas St. • Canton, OH 44707

McKinley Presidential Library and Museum.......................................... 330-455-7043 The Wilderness Center................................................................................... 330-359-5235
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708 9877 Alabama Ave. SW • Wilmot, OH 44689
www.mckinleymuseum.org www.wildernesscenter.org

Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties.................................... 330-832-7220 United Way’s Volunteer Resource Center ................................................. 330-491-9953
www.uwstark.org and click on VOLUNTEER
2363 Nave Rd. SE • Massillon, OH 44646 1-800-466-8010 Your one stop for all volunteering in Stark County! Online database of countywide volunteer
opportunities with a variety of organizations that need people who are interested in volunteering.
www.mow-starkwayne.org
Volunteer Match
volunteers help deliver meals www.volunteermatch.org
volunteer opportunities in the Stark County area
Mercy Medical Center Volunteer Services Department ......................330-489-1106
1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708 YWCA of Alliance.............................................................................................330-823-1840
www.cantonmercy.org 239 E. Market St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.allianceywca.org
North Canton Meals on Wheels.................................................................. 330-494-0366
7707 Market Ave. N • North Canton, OH 44721 FREE PUBLICATIONS
www.holycrossnorthcanton.com/d12
Insight for Seniors........................................................................................... 330-556-9974
volunteers for help in kitchen and delivering meals www.insightforseniors.com
free, biennial publication containing information for mature adults in Stark County
Players Guild Theatre of Canton ................................................................330-453-7619 Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond ......................................................... 330-822-4011
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 www.northeastohioboomer.com
www.playersguildtheatre.com free lifestyle magazine published six times a year for 55+ in Northeast Ohio
Senior Forum .................................................................................................... 330-493-8621
Pilot Club of Greater Stark County .........................................................330-309-8772 free, monthly newspaper targeting mature adults and retirees in Stark County
5723 Sherbourne Dr. SE • Canton, OH 44706

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program .....................................................330-823-2911
405 S. Linden Ave. Suite 207 • Alliance, OH 44601
retired and senior volunteer program (55+), foster grandparent program, senior companion program

Senior Companion ...........................................................................................330-823-2911
405 S. Linden Ave. Suite 207 • Alliance, OH 44601

St. Joseph Senior Living.................................................................................330-875-5562
2308 Reno Dr. NE • Louisville, OH 44641

St. Luke Lutheran Community in North Canton...................................330-499-8341
220 Applegrove Rd. NE • North Canton, OH 44720
www.stllc.org

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FUN STUFF www.familydoctor.org - provides a daily health tip, smart patient guide, over-the-counter
medicine guide and health tools
Canton Senior Expo ........................................................................................ 330-556-9974
Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 www.healthandage.org - latest news on age-related issues
1st Wed. in Apr., free and open to the public, entertainment, information, Bingo, and activities www.healthfinder.gov - flu clinic locator, online checkup, drug database, consumer guides
for mature adults www.healthywomen.org - general health from a female perspective, Q & A feature with each topic
www.lung.org - smoking cessation support, quit smoking action plan
Golden Opportunities..................................................................................... 440-742-4688 www.mayoclinic.org - Healthy Living section offers links for senior health, healthy recipes
www.goldenopportunities.tv www.menopause.org - information on menopause, and long-term health effects of estrogen loss
television show featuring information on legal matters, estate planning, medical updates, and www.nihseniorhealth.gov - features health and wellness information for older adults; able to
more, weekly on WKYC Channel 3
make text bigger or have the text read out loud
Local High School Sporting Events www.nimh.nih.gov - info on mental health issues, latest studies, clinical trials, controversies
contact your local school system about senior discounts to home sporting events www.medlineplus.gov - medical encyclopedia, dictionary, interactive tutorials, health
www.mentalhealthamerica.net - mental health issues for all ages, reliable self-tests, hotlines
Ohio Senior Olympics www.pcf.org - links for information on screening guidelines, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, side effects
www.ohio.nsga.com www.presidentschallenge.org - self-guided physical fitness program with recognition and
Tri-County Games ........................................................................................ 330-858-6112
Hall of Fame Regional Games .................................................................... 330-492-2642 rewards program available for seniors
www.seniorjournal.com - news and information for senior citizens and Baby Boomers
The Today Show..........................................................................................1-212-664-4602 www.sleepfoundation.org - everything you need to know about sleeping
Willard Scott, NBC The Today Show www.smokefree.gov - online guide to quit smoking plus ability to instant message or call an
30 Rockefeller Plaza • New York, NY 10112
www.todayshow.com expert for help
to celebrate 100+ years, send a photograph, name, address, date of birth and short description www.womenshealth.gov - information on heart health, menopause, hormone health, calendar
with six weeks advance notice, include sender's daytime phone number for confirmation
of women’s health events
WEBSITES
Money
Grandparenting www.bankrate.com - compare rates, calculators for refinancing and retirement
www.everydollar.com - easy budgeting app from your computer or phone
www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family - AARP www.savingadvice.com - personal finance website created specifically to show you different

www.cyberparent.com/gran - articles of interest for grandparents, activities for ways to save money
grandchildren, staying in contact with grandchildren
Pet Websites
www.grandparenting.org - non-profit organization to raise grandparent consciousness and www.petfinder.com - searchable database of homeless animals across the U.S.
promote the importance as a role and function www.starkhumane.org - local county humane society

www.grandparents.com - activities, gift ideas, grandparenting advice; deals and discounts

www.grandparentslink.com - resources, discussions, activities, recipes and more

Health and Wellness
www.acefitness.org - illustrated workouts

www.adaa.org - guide to treatment of anxiety and depression disorders, self-tests, help a
family member, message boards, support groups

www.agis.com - eldercare resource, help with providing the best care for loved ones

www.alcoholscreening.org - self-test, links to resources for help

www.healthyforgood.heart.org - American Heart Association site of heart healthy recipes

www.drugfree.org - links for parents, teens, intervention and treatment

www.e-aa.org - chat rooms, forums, email help and list of local AA meetings

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WEBSITES Continued Social Media
www.facebook.com
Senior Living www.instagram.com
www.pinterest.com
www.50plusprime.com - online TV news magazine for people 50+ www.twitter.com
www.babyboomers.com - online news and lifestyle website for Baby Boomers www.youtube.com
www.get2human.com - database of secret phone numbers and codes that immediately get an
Ways to Search the Web
actual, live person on the line for customer service at nearly 1000 major companies www.bing.com - search engine
www.newlifestyles.com - online resource to help in making an informed decision about www.google.com - search engine
www.searchenginewatch.com - tips and information about searching the web
senior care, housing, and other services www.yahoo.com - search engine
www.nextavenue.org - stories, information and advice for America’s booming older
Web Discounts and Coupons
generation www.coolsavings.com - printable coupons, free offers, sales, promotions and discounts
www.retirementwithapurpose.com - a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ www.couponcabin.com - free coupons, promotional codes, printable coupons and deals to over
www.seniors.lovetoknow.com - provides useful informatrion for senior citizens
www.seniornet.org - non-profit organization of computer-using adults age 50+ providing 1200 online stores, save 20% or more
www.couponmom.com - grocery coupons, restaurant coupons, free deals in 50 states for Target,
older adults education for, and access to, computer technologies
www.silversingles.com - online community to help singles meet other singles, chat rooms, Walmart, Walgreens and Rite-Aid

online profiles and photographs
www.sixtyandme.com - community for women excited to be 60 years old and want to

create a new inspired lifestyle
www.starkcountyevents.com - a listing of community events in Stark County
www.usa.gov - U.S. government's official site for federal citizen information center, on-line

information and links, services, and resources
www.visitcanton.com - local attractions and tourism

News & Weather
www.640whlo.com - local news
www.answers.com - encyclopedia, dictionary, today in history
www.business.com - search engine for managing and growing your business
www.cantonrep.com - The Canton Repository's web, news and information for Stark County
www.fridaynightohio.com - local high school football website
www.indeonline.com - The Independent’s web, news and information for Massillon
www.louisvilleherald.com - The Louisville Herald’s web, news and information for Louisville
www.the-review.com - The Alliance Review’s web, news and information for Alliance
www.thesuburbanite.com – The Suburbanite’s web, news and information for North

Canton, Jackson Twp., Southern Summit County.
www.weather.gov - National Weather Service
www.weather.com - The Weather Channel
www.whbc.com - local news

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WEBSITES Continued AARPs - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

www.dealcatcher.com - online coupons, codes and free coupons for Dell, Amazon, Old Navy, AARP Ohio..................................................................................................... 1-614-222-1531
Target, Best Buy, Sears and many other online stores 17 S. High St., Ste. 800 • Columbus, OH 43215
www.local.aarp.org/oh
www.groupon.com - daily deal website, offers deep discounts for local businesses locate a chapter in your community

www.livingsocial.com - discounts for local businesses Chapter #1808 - Minerva
Minerva Senior Center, 1200 Valley St. • Minerva, OH 44657
www.quarterpincher.com - printable coupons 4th Tues. at noon
Chapter #2267 - Canton Edgefield
www.sistersshoppingonashoestring.com - printable coupons Tozzi's on 12th, 4210 12th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
last Fri. at noon except Jul., Aug.
CLUBS Chapter #2433 - Greater Hartville
Hartville Church of Brethren, 353 Crestmont St. • Hartville, OH 44632
Canton Audubon Society ............................................................................... 330-832-2491 2nd Wed. at noon, except Jan., Aug.
P.O. Box 9586 • Canton, OH 44711 Chapter #2630 - Alliance Area
www.cantonaudubon.org Alliance Area Senior Center, 602 W. Vine St. • Alliance, OH 44601
promoting environmental awareness and birdwatching activities 1st Wed. at noon except Jan., Feb., July
Chapter #2894 - North Canton Community
Canton Horseshoe Club................................................................................. 330-730-2412 First Christian Church, 6900 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44721
2920 Richmond Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705 2nd Mon. at 11:30 a.m.
5 person teams, 95% handicap league, Thurs. at 6 p.m. starting 1st week in May through last Chapter #2934 - Osnaburg Township
week in Aug. Foltz Community Center, 224 Wood St. N • East Canton, OH 44730
3rd Tues. at 11:30 a.m. except Jan.
Canton Shuffleboard Club ............................................................................ 330-456-4521 Chapter #3541 - Jackson Township
2800 Harvard Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44709 St. John Lutheran Church, 1900 Wales Ave. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
Weis Park, open play May through Sept. 3rd Thurs. at noon, except Aug.
Chapter #4121 - Everhard-Belden
Forever Young .................................................................................................... 330-477-6267 Tozzis on 12th, 4210 12th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
Canton Baptist Temple, Activities Bldg. 2nd Tues. at 11:30 a.m.
515 Whipple Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708 Chapter #4885 - Canton South
www.cantonbaptist.org North Industry Christian Church, 425 45th St. SW • Canton, OH 44706
ministry designed to inspire mature adults. Thurs. 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 4th Wed. at noon except July, Aug.
Chapter #5042 - City of Green
Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County Greensburg United Methodist Church, 2141 Greensburg Rd. • North Canton, OH 44720
www.bestforwomencanton.org 4th Tues. at 1:00 p.m.
international women's service organization working to improve the lives of women in our Chapter #5190 - Plain Township
community Chateau Michelle, 2231 44th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
4th Thurs. at noon
Stark County Bicycle Club
www.bikescbc.com
meets 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Rogwin Circle SW in North Canton, non-profit, on the road
cycling club

Stark County Gem and Mineral Club ....................................................... 330-499-6950
www.amfed.org/mwf
meets 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m. at Sippo Lake Clubhouse

Walking Club..................................................................................................... 330-492-4689
Diamond Sports Complex, 2782 Diamond St. NE • Canton, OH 44721
indoor walking, free Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–11 a.m.

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SENIOR CENTERS Minerva Senior Center.......................................................................................... 330-868-6004
1200 Valley St. • Minerva, OH 44657
Alliance Area Senior Center................................................................................ 330-821-3348 weekly activities include: ceramics Mon. 7 p.m., Bingo Wed. 1 p.m., and Euchre Group Fri. 7 p.m.
602 W. Vine St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.allianceareaseniorcenter.com North Canton YMCA.............................................................................................. 330-499-2587
200 S. Main St. • North Canton, OH 44720
Canton Jewish Community Center.................................................................... 330-453-0132 www.ymcastark.org
432 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709 weekly activities include the senior social club Wed., 9:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m., health and fitness
www.jewishcanton.org classes including senior fitness, low-impact aerobics, chair yoga, arthritis aquatic, swimnastics,
monthly activities include trips and brunch; Men’s Breakfast meets on the 2nd Wed. at physically challenged and senior day trips
9:30 a.m.; Women’s Breakfast meets 2nd and 4th Mon. at 10 a.m.
Northwest Stark Senior Center.......................................................................... 330-854-6307
Massillon Senior Center ....................................................................................... 330-837-2784 853 Locust St. • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
39 Lincoln Way W • Massillon, OH 44647 www.cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov
www.massillonparks.com weekly activities include: Yoga Mon. 7 a.m., writers group Tues. 10 a.m.–noon, scrapbooking 1st
daily lunches at noon, exercise classes, day trips, bowling, Euchre, chorus, monthly movies and and 3rd Wed. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., tole painting 2nd Tues. of month 9 a.m.–noon, and bridge group
jazz concerts Fri. 11 a.m.

Meyers Lake YMCA ................................................................................................ 330-454-9018 Salvation Army Senior Citizens Center........................................................... 330-453-0158
1333 N. Park Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708 420 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
www.ymcastark.org www.salvationarmy.org
Silver Club Thur., Silver Sneakers, Helping Hands, lunches, Bingo, trips, Euchre, and more meetings on Mon., Wed. and Fri., 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

VETERAN GROUPS

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 50.................................................. 330-823-0868
9540 McCallum Ave. NE • Alliance, OH 44601
assistance for veterans and family members with filing claims and paperwork

Stark County Veterans' Service Commission .......................................... 330-451-7457
2955 Wise Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
services for veterans and eligible dependents including assistance with filing VA benefits, and
transportation to VA hospitals
www.starkcountyohio.gov/veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs...................................................... 1-800-827-1000
77 S. High St., floor 7 • Columbus, OH 43215
www.va.gov

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VETERAN GROUPS Continued American Lung Association of Ohio ................................................. 1-800-LUNG-USA

VA Canton Outpatient Clinic ....................................................................... 330-489-4600 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ste. 260 • Independence, OH 44131 1-216-524-5864
733 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
medical clinic for eligible veterans, call for appointment www.ohiolung.org

AREA HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS education, research, & advocacy for lung disease, help with smoking cessation

Alzheimer’s Association .................................................................................330-966-7343 American Red Cross of Stark County
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
www.alz.org/akroncantonyoungstown 408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44702............................................................. 330-453-0146

American Cancer Society........................................................................... 1-888-227-6446 www.redcross.org/oh/canton
www.cancer.org
Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Chapter .......................................... 216-831-7000
American Diabetes Association...................................................................330-835-3149
4500 Rockside Rd., Ste 380 • Independence, OH 44131 Arbor Court 1, 30775 Bainbridge Rd., Ste 210 • Solon, OH 44139
www.diabetes.org
services, screenings and information www.arthritis.org

American Heart Association, Stark County Division........................... 330-478-8383 office hours are Mon.– Fri. , 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.
4682 Douglas Cir. NW • Canton, OH 44718
www.heart.org Coleman Professional Services.................................................................... 330-438-2400
400 W. Tuscarawas St., Ste. 200 • Canton, OH 44702

www.colemanservices.org

Crisis Intervention Center of Stark County........................................ 1-800-956-6630

2421 13th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708 330-452-6000

handles adult abuse & other senior emergencies 24 hrs. a day

Generations - Aultman Hospital................................................................. 330-363-6262

2600 Sixth St. SW, First Floor • Canton, OH 44710

www.aultman.org

services & activities for people 50+ including educational, social, travel programs & fitness

Goodwill Voucher Program ........................................................................... 330-454-9461

408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707

www.goodwillgoodskills.org

provide vouchers for clothing at Goodwill retail stores
Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program ............................. 330-430-7869

call to schedule an appointment to drop off household hazardous waste (tires, appliances,

anitfreeze, motor oil, gasoline, propane tanks, fluorescent light bulbs, pesticides, cleaning

agents, batteries, etc.)

Health Department - Alliance...................................................................... 330-821-7373

537 E. Market St. • Alliance, OH 44601

www.cityofalliance.com/health

Health Department - Canton ....................................................................... 330-489-3231

420 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702

www.cantonhealth.org

Health Department - Massillon .................................................................. 330-830-1710

111 Tremont Ave. SW • Massillon, OH 44647

www.massillonohio.com/health

Health Department - Stark County ........................................................... 330-493-9904

3951 Convenience Cir. NW • Canton, OH 44718

www.starkcountyohio.gov-health

Immunization/Vaccination Clinics - Area Health Departments

for information, call your local health department

Lifecare Family Health and Dental Center.............................................. 330-454-2000

2725 Lincoln St. E • Canton, OH 44707

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AREA HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS Continued Sharon Lane Community Center ................................................................ 330-363-3333
Aultman Hospital Main Lobby • Canton, OH 44710
LifeShare Community Blood Services....................................................... 330-489-1076 www.aultman.org
1455 Harrison Ave. NW, Ste. 208 North Building • Canton, OH 44708 1-866-644-LIFE offering a comprehensive selection of health care and consumer-health materials, including
2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710 books and DVDs for lending on weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
2021 Wales Rd. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.lifeshare.cc The Kidney Foundation of Ohio ............................................................. 1-216-771-2700
2831 Prospect Ave. • Cleveland, OH 44115
National Association for Continence (NAFC) .................................. 1-800-BLADDER www.kfohio.org
P.O. Box 1019 • Charleston, SC 29402
www.nafc.org The Salvation Army of Alliance................................................................... 330-823-5188
find an expert in continence care, call for information & brochures 57 W. Main St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.salvationarmy.org
National Association on HIV Over Fifty .............................................. 1-617-233-7107
38 Chauney St. • Boston, MA 02215 The Salvation Army of Canton .................................................................... 330-453-0158
www.hivoverfifty.org 420 S. Market Ave. • Canton, OH 44702
www.salvationarmy.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter ......... 1-800-344-4867
6155 Rockside Rd., Ste. 202 • Independence, OH 44131 The Salvation Army of Massillon ............................................................... 330-833-6473
www.nationalmssociety.org 315 6th St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.salvationarmy.org
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) ... 1-800-686-1578
50 W. Town St., Ste. 300 • Columbus, OH 43215 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services ................................. 1-877-696-6775
www.insurance.ohio.gov 200 Independence Ave. SW • Washington, DC 20201
www.healthcare.gov
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities .......................................... 330-438-0500
816 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709 SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED
www.ood.ohio.gov
AbleData - National Rehabilitation Information Center ............... 1-800-227-0216
Physician Referral - Aultman Hospital ..................................................... 330-438-6254 103 W. Broad St. Ste. 400 • Falls Church, VA 22046
2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710 www.abledata.com
www.aultman.org source for assistive technology information
help with selecting a physician
CHIP Program................................................................................................... 330-493-7643
Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County ............................... 330-445-1087 2322 44th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707 www.CHIPprogram.org
www.panpharmacy.org source for companian and assistant dogs
provides medication assistance to Stark and Carroll County residents who are without
prescription insurance and have a low to moderate income

Senior Friends - Easter Seals Northern Ohio......................................... 330-494-3642

3930 Fulton Dr. NW, #107 • Canton, OH 44718

www.easterseals.com/noh

weekly visitation program for adults 60+ (55 for developmentally disabled) who are isolated

and in need of regular interaction.

Senior Friends - Mercy Medical Center ................................................... 330-489-1215

1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708 1-800-223-8662

www.cantonmercy.org

health & wellness educational program, local Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information

Program (OSHIIP) Office

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SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED Continued MEDICARE ASSISTANCE

Easter Seals of Northern Ohio .................................................................... 330-494-3642 Medicare Automated Phone System ...................................................... 1-800-633-4227
3930 Fulton Dr. NW, #107 • Canton, OH 44718
www.easterseals.com/noh www.medicare.gov 1-877-486-2048 TTY
programs providing families with assistance, relief and support from the daily care of a
family member with disabilities Medicare number and birth date required

Goodwill Industries of East Central Ohio, Inc. ..................................... 330-454-9461 Medicare and You ......................................................................................... 1-800-633-4227
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
www.goodwillgoodskills.com www.medicare.gov

Handicapped Parking Card....................................................................... 1-800-589-8247 federal government handbook, publications
www.ohiobmv.gov, Form 4826
Medicare Discount Drug Card
ICAN Housing................................................................................................... 330-455-9100
1214 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44714 provides a state-by-state list of providers, visit website for information
www.ican-inc.org
housing assistance for persons with severe and persistent mental illness and homelessness Introducing Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards
a brief introductory overview of the Medicare-approved drug discount cards and $600 credit,
Make-A-Way, Inc. ............................................................................................ 330-837-0650
227 3rd St. SE, P.O. Box 904 • Massillon, OH 44646 publication identification number 11060
www.makeaway.org
social/recreational center for adults affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities and Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card Tip Sheet
loneliness
guidance for counselors, caregivers, and intermediaries who help people with Medicare compare
Philomatheon Society of the Blind, Inc.................................................... 330-453-9157
2701 Tuscarawas St. W • Canton, OH 44708 and choose drug discount cards, publication identification number 11071
www.philomatheon.com
Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card
Pilot Dogs, Inc. ............................................................................................. 1-614-221-6367
625 W. Town St. • Columbus, OH 43215 information on the Medicare-approved drug discount cards including who can get them, how
www.pilotdogs.org
trains and provides pilot dogs to guide the blind they work, and how to choose the best card for you, publication identification number 11062

Siffrin, Inc. ......................................................................................................... 330-478-0263 Drug Discount Card Enrollment Tip Sheet
2912 Whipple Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.siffrin.org explains how to enroll for a Medicare-approved drug discount card once you know which card
provides supervised living, community supports, foster family, fiscal services, supported
employment services and day services you want, publication identification number 11076

Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities ............................. 330-477-5200
2950 Whipple Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.starkdd.org
adult centers and family resource services

The Arc of Ohio-Stark County..................................................................... 330-492-5225
6900 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44721
www.arcstarkcounty.wordpress.com
advocacy agency for developmentally disabled

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MEDICARE ASSISTANCE Continued   Massillon Area Support Group Meeting
Affinity Medical Center, Classroom 1
Medicare Rights Center............................................................................. 1-800-333-4114 875 8th St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.medicarerights.org 2nd Tues. at 6 p.m.
source of Medicare information and assistance to help older adults receive high-quality,
affordable health care American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
www.aagponline.org
Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County ............................... 330-445-1087 dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of older adults
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
Medicare Part D gap assistance; please call first American Brain Tumor Association .................................................... 1-800-886-2282
www.abta.org
Web-based Training Tool referrals to support groups
www.cms.gov
federal government website American Lung Association of Ohio ................................................. 1-800-LUNG-USA
6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ste. 260 • Independence, OH 44131 1-216-524-5864
SUPPORT GROUPS www.ohiolung.org and www.midlandlung.org

A.L.S. Care Project (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)............................................. 330-492-4257 Aultman Compassionate Care Center - Inpatient Hospice................ 330-479-4805
2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
4450 Belden Village St. NW, Ste. 704A • Canton, OH 44718 330-497-1792 call for days and times

www.alscareproject.org Aultman Grief Services.................................................................................. 330-479-4835
Aultman Woodlawn
Al-Anon ............................................................................................................... 330-645-1165 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.aultman.org
www.afg-akron.org 330-588-5206

support group and information for families and friends of alcoholics

Alcoholics Anonymous ................................................................................... 330-491-1989
4125 Hills & Dales Rd., Ste. 400B • Canton, OH 44708
www.aaincantonohio.org

meeting dates online

Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Office ............................................... 1-800-272-3900

408 9th St. SW, Ste. 1610 • Canton, OH 44707 330-966-7343

www.alz.org/akroncantonyoungstown

please call to confirm monthly meetings

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings - Alzheimer's Association........ 1-800-272-3900

Alliance Area Support Group Meeting

Rodman Public Library
215 E. Broadway St. • Alliance, OH 44601

Last Thurs. at 2 p.m.

Canton Area Daytime Support Group Meeting

Faith United Methodist Church
300 9th St. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
3rd Thurs. at 1 p.m.

Canton Area Evening Support Group Meeting

Sirak Financial Building
4700 Dressler Rd. NW, Ste. 200 • Canton, OH 44718
4th Tues. at 6 p.m.

  Early Stage Support Group .....................................................................330-966-7343
please call the chapter office for meeting times and place

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SUPPORT GROUPS Continued

Be Sober .............................................................................................................. 330-493-4111
Cathedral of Life
4111 38th St. NW • Canton, OH 44718
www.BESOBR.com
Scripture based class on how to stay sober, meets Fri. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

CommQuest ....................................................................................................... 330-455-0374
www.commquest.org
recovery support meetings and family education programs

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance ............................................... 330-454-2888
Foundations
800 Market Ave. N Ste. 1500 A • Canton, OH 44702

www.foundationscanton.org
every Mon. at 4 p.m. and Thurs. at 10 a.m.

Diabetic Awareness ......................................................................................... 330-596-7888
Alliance Community Hospital
200 E. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
1st Wed. on selected months at 1:30 p.m.

Diabetes (Type 2) Support Group ............................................................ 330-363-5235
Aultman Hospital
2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710
"Lunch Bunch" diabetes support group meets the 2nd Tues. from noon to 1 p.m. There is no
charge. Call for more information or to make a reservation.

Domestic Violence Project - Canton Hotline 24-hour confidential hotline...330-453-SAFE

P.O. Box 9459 • Canton, OH 44711 national hotline....1-800-799-7233

www.dvpi.org

crisis counseling, emergency shelters, prevention education, and court advocacy

Domestic Violence Support Group ............................................................. 330-491-1351
www.dvpi.org
support groups for victims of domestic violence

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Columbus ........... 1-877-804-2241
www.epilepsy-ohio.org

Gam-Anon
First Friends Church
Rm E115, 5455 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44714
for spouses and families of gamblers meets Mon. at 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation..................................................... 1-703-556-9222
www.gmhfonline.org
mental health information

GriefShare .......................................................................................................... 330-935-0132
The Chapel in Marlboro
8700 Edison St. • Louisville, OH 44641
www.marlboro-chapel.com
Sun. at 6 p.m.

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SUPPORT GROUPS Continued RENEW Counseling Recovery Center ........................................................330-491-1351

Information and Referral - United Way of Greater Stark County... 330-455-4636 Domestic Violence Project 24-hr. hotline 330-453-SAFE (7233)
www.uwstark.org
www.dvpi.org
Look Good...Feel Better ............................................................................. 1-800-227-2345
Aultman Hospital Seeds of Hope.................................................................................................... 330-489-1143
2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710 Mercy Medical Center
www.aultman.org 1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH
monthly cancer support, reservations required
support for those who lost a loved one, call for meeting times and dates
Lucky Strokes ................................................................................................... 330-489-1135
Mercy North Canton Sex Addicts Anonymous............................................................................. 1-800-477-8191
6200 Whipple Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
support group for stroke survivors and caregivers, 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. confidential information and support

Man-to-Man - American Cancer Society .............................................. 1-800-227-2345 Stroke Support Group T.H.I.N.K. .............................................................. 330-479-4871
www.cancer.org
one on one support for men dealing with issues of prostate cancer Aultman Woodlawn 330-479-4800

Mercy Medical Center Breast Cancer Support Group.........................330-430-2788 2821 Woodlawn Ave., NW. • Canton, OH 44708
Mercy Medical Center, Cancer Resource Center
1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708 offers discussion, caregiver support, resource sharing, and an environment to promote motivation
2nd Mon. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
and offer encouragement to those who attend. Held every 3rd Thurs. from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center Cancer Support Group ...................................... 330-430-2788
Mercy Medical Center, Cancer Resource Center Survivors' Support Group ............................................................................. 330-452-6000
1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708 Crisis Intervention Center of Stark County
2nd Thurs., 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 2421 13th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708

NAMI Stark County - National Alliance on Mental Illness .............. 330-455-6264 support group for those grieving a suicidal death
121 Cleveland Ave. SW • Canton, OH 44702
www.namistarkcounty.org Transplant Recipient International Organization................................. 330-453-8214
support groups for those with mental illness and family members and peers impacted by North Canton Medical Foundation, Education Bldg. A
mental illness 6046 Whipple Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.trioakroncanton.blogspot.com
Narcotics Anonymous................................................................................ 1-888-438-4673
www.na.org for recipients, those awaiting a transplant, donor families and anyone interested, and support for
call the 24-hour hotline for a meeting nearby
caregivers, monthly on 2nd Tues. from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
OCD/Scrupulosity Support........................................................................... 330-499-0373
Queen of Heaven Parish Wig Salon Program
1800 Steese Rd. • Green American Cancer Society & Aultman Hospital....................................................330-363-5245
2nd and 4th Tues. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
free wig program for cancer patients, call to schedule appointment
Ohio Parkinson’s Association....................................................................... 330-942-5764
provides wide range of patient, caregiver and health professional services Women's Fellowship ....................................................................................... 330-832-1234
First Baptist Church of Massillon
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group .......................................................... 330-837-1443 20 6th St. SE • Massillon, OH 44646
Aultman North Canton Medical Group 3rd Fri. at 11:30 a.m., please RSVP at 330-832-2208
6046 Whipple Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44718
March - November 2nd Thurs. 2 p.m., contact Marcia Short

Reformer's Unanimous Addictions Program........................................... 330-477-6267
Canton Baptist Temple
515 Whipple Ave. NW, Door G • Canton, OH 44708
Fri. 7 p.m.

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CAREGIVER WEBSITES
OurParents ............................................................................................. www.ourparents.com
Administration on Aging ................................................................................. www.aoa.gov free elder care directory focused on assisting adult children and their aging parents
mission is to develop comprehensive home and community-based services that help elderly
individuals maintain their health & independence in their homes and communities. DAY SERVICES/HOUSING SERVICES

ElderWeb.................................................................................................... www.elderweb.com A Place For Mom...................................................................................1-877-MOM-DAD9
Family Caregiver Alliance ......................................................................www.caregiver.org www.aplaceformom.com
free advisory service for families in search of eldercare
eldercare tips, financial, legal, medication and housing links
National Alliance for Caregiving .......................................................www.caregiving.org Administration on Aging (AOA) ..............................................................1-202-619-0724

national resource on caregiving www.aoa.acl.gov eldercare locator 1-800-677-1116
National Association of Home Care and Hospice ..................................www.nahc.org
information on assistive technology, housing services, independent living, nursing facilities, and
referral links and general information
National Federation of the Blind ................................................................... www.nfb.org provides online eldercare locator service

information on tools and gadgets that promote self-care and help in caregiving Adult Day Center - JRC.................................................................................330-454-3471
National Funeral Directors Association .................................................... www.nfda.org 3300 Parkway St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
National Organization For www.jrccares.org
Empowering Caregivers (NOFEC).................................................. www.care-givers.com provides daytime care and companionship for adults who need assistance or supervision

alternative to traditional caregiver sites and includes journal exercises, chats, and resources Alternatives for Seniors .............................................................................1-800-350-0770
Ohio Health Care Association ......................................................................www.ohca.org www.alternativesforseniors.com

information and education resource to Ohio’s long-term care providers preferred resource for senior housing and services

JRC Senior Housing .......................................................................................330-455-9006
1732 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44714
www.colemancenter.org
subsidized, independent housing for older adults and disabled/handicapped

Leading Age ...................................................................................................1-202-783-2242
www.leadingage.org
free consumer tips on finding home and community services, assisted living, nursing homes,
and continuing care retirement communities

Newsom Tower ..................................................................................................330-823-4004
449 E. Main St. • Alliance, OH 44601
housing for 62+, low income, rent based on income

Stark County Fair Housing Department ..................................................330-451-7775
201 3rd St. NE, Suite 201 • Canton, OH 44702
www.rpc.starkcountyohio.gov
dedicated to the elimination of housing discrimination, and counsels landlord/tenant matters

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) ...................................330-454-8051
Central Office, 400 E. Tuscarawas St. • Canton, OH 44702
www.starkmha.org
provides affordable housing to low income families, as well as senior nutrition/meal programs,
REAP program, medical and podiatry clinics for residents of the program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ..... 1-216-522-4058
Cleveland Field Office, 1350 Euclid Ave, Ste. 500 • Cleveland, OH 44115
www.hud.gov
listing of HUD approved housing counseling agencies for information on buying, renting,
foreclosures, credit issues, and reverse mortgages

Day Services, Housing Day Services, Housing
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LONG-TERM CARE ASSISTANCE Mercy Medical Center Hospice ................................................................... 234-203-3223
4369 Whipple Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44718
Alliance Hospice............................................................................................... 330-596-7480 www.cantonmercy.org/hospice
2461 State St. • Alliance, OH 44601 hospice care for terminally ill, and palliative care for those facing life-threatening diseases
www.achosp.org
skilled in-home nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
www.longtermcare.gov
America's Health Insurance Plans ......................................................... 1-202-778-3200 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website that provides information & resources
601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, South Building, Ste. 500 • Washington, DC 20004 for future long-term care needs
www.ahip.org
information on long-term care insurance National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care .............. 1-202-332-2275
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 632 • Washington, DC 20036
Aultman Hospice and Palliative Care........................................................ 330-479-2378 www.theconsumervoice.org
2821 Woodlawn NW • Canton, OH 44708 represents consumers in issues related to long-term care, helping to ensure that consumers are
www.aultman.org empowered to advocate for themselves
provides hospice care for terminally ill, and palliative care for those facing life-threatening diseases
Nursing Aide Registry................................................................................ 1-800-582-5908
Community Hospice of Stark County ....................................................... 330-493-0126 Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Aide Registry
4912 Higbee Ave. NW, Ste. 100 • Canton, OH 44718 246 N. High St., 1st Floor • Columbus, OH 43215-2412
www.myhospice.org www.odh.ohio.gov
home care for the terminally ill registry maintains record of nurse aides who have had a finding of abuse, neglect or
misappropriation of property against them
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency
On Aging and Disabilities......................................................................1-800-421-7277 State of Ohio Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman .......................... 1-800-266-4346
Ohio Department of Aging
District 10B, 1550 Corporate Woods Pkwy. • Uniontown, OH 44685 246 N. High St., 1st Floor • Columbus, OH 43215
www.directionhomeakroncanton.org www.aging.ohio.gov
PASSPORT Program - long-term Medicaid program for low income seniors, provides an advocates for those receiving home care, assisted living & nursing home care
opportunity to remain in their own homes
Care Coordination - in-home care program for older adults not eligible for PASSPORT, Long-Term Care Consumer Guide ............................................................. 614-466-5500
services include: adult day services, home-making, personal care, and safety monitoring The Ohio Department of Aging
Family Caregiver Respite Program - in-home care for those who are eligible providing 246 N. High St., 1st Floor • Columbus, OH 43215
respite for caregivers, services include: adult day services, education, friendly visiting, www.ltc.ohio.gov
homemaker, and personal care website includes information on home care, assisted living, choosing a nursing home, legal
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program - answers questions and offers advice on long- matters, payment options and resolving problems that relate to extended care
term care for patients, family members and seniors
Residential State Supplement (RSS) - home-like group living arrangement for those
not eligible for nursing home care and not able to live on their own, housing includes cash
supplement, medication supervision, and personal care assistance

Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home ..................................................... 1-800-633-4227
Department of Health and Human Services
www.medicare.gov/NHCompare
find & compare nursing homes in your area, lists quality measures, any health deficiencies,
ratio of staff to residents, etc.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman.................................................................. 1-202-434-3038
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 425 • Washington, DC 20036
www.ltcombudsman.org
provides consultation & information for those who use ombudsman services

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LONG-TERM CARE ASSISTANCE Continued Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District ... 1-800-678-9839
www.timetorecycle.org
Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates .................................................... 1-800-362-0031 information on recycling & hazardous waste dropoffs, preserving landfill space, online
#1 Home Care Place • Akron, OH 44320
www.vnsa.com publication available
skilled in-home nursing, infusion therapies, or end-of-life care
EMERGENCY & TEMPORARY HOUSING
HOMEMAKER SERVICES
Homeless Hotline............................................................................................. 330-452-4363
Caring Hands, Inc...........................................................................Alliance 330-821-6310 Shelter Referral - Domestic Violence Project ......................................... 330-453-7233

885 S. Sawburg Ave., Ste. 107 • Alliance, OH 44601 Minerva 330-868-5466 ASSISTANCE SERVICES & PROGRAMS

www.achosp.org

personal care, light home-making chores, errands, Medical Alert Emergency Response System, Administration on Aging (AOA).............................................................. 1-202-619-0724
www.aoa.gov
private duty home care available comprehensive overview of aging programs, services and topics.

Westark Family Services................................................................................ 330-832-5043 Adult Protective Service ................................................................................ 330-451-8998
42 1st St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646 Stark County Job and Family Services
www.westarkfamilyservices.org www.djfs.co.stark.oh.us
provides personal care to the elderly and homemaker services 24-hour report line for instances of abused, neglected, and exploited older adults

HOME MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE Aging Connection Newsletter
www.aging.ohio.gov/news/agingconnection
City of Canton Community Development ............................................... 330-489-3330 online newsletter dealing with issues affecting older citizens, published monthly by the Ohio
218 Cleveland Ave. SW, 5th Floor • Canton, OH 44702 Department of Aging
limited grants available to income-qualified City of Canton residents for owner-occupied homes
that need serious repairs presenting eminent danger to health or safety Aging Life Care Association
www.aginglifecare.org
Home Weatherization Program .................................................................. 330-454-1676 a non-profit organization providing referrals to licensed professionals in your area
Stark County Community Action Agency
1366 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44714 American Red Cross Stark and Muskingum Lakes Chapter .............330-453-0146
www.sccaa.org 408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
energy conservation work on homes www.redcross.org/neo

JRC Home Repair & Modification ........................................... 330-455-3873 ext. 407 Benefits CheckUp® - A service of The National Council On Aging
1731 Grace Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705 www.benefitscheckup.org
www.jrccares.org screen for benefit programs for senior with limited income & resources
minor home repair and modifications, installation of wheelchair ramps, hand rails, grab bars
Better Business Bureau, Canton Region .............................................. 1-800-362-0494
Stark County Beekeepers Association ...................................................... 330-868-3692
1434 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44703 330-454-9401
14945 Liberty Church Rd. • Minerva, OH 44657 330-205-5595
www.bbb.org/canton
www.starkbeekeepers.org
provides business reliability reports, dispute resolution, charity review and information, referral
handles bee problems, picks up swarms
services, mediation and arbitration services

CarePatrol........................................................................................................ 330-503-2263

www.carepatrol.com

Find Businesses helps families find assisted living, independent living, memory care and in-home care services
You Can Trust
bbb.org/canton free of charge
330-454-9401
CommQuest ....................................................................................................... 330-455-0374
625 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44702
www.commquest.org

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ASSISTANCE SERVICES & PROGRAMS Continued North Canton Meals on Wheels.................................................................. 330-494-0366
7707 Market Ave. N • North Canton, OH 44721
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency www.mealsonwheelsnorthcanton.com
On Aging and Disabilities......................................................................... 1-800-421-7277 office hours Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., provide meal deliveries to homebound in North
Canton and surrounding areas
District 10B, 1550 Corporate Woods Parkway • Uniontown, OH 44685
www.directionhomeakroncanton.org Ohio Civil Rights Commission - Akron Regional Office .................... 330-643-3100
information and support for legal matters, elder rights, healthcare, medical, caregiver assistance, 161 S. High St., Ste. 205 • Akron, OH 44308
www.crc.ohio.gov
senior centers, nursing home placement, and local resources primary educator & enforcer of Ohio's laws against discrimination

Eldercare Locator ......................................................................................... 1-800-677-1116 Senior Citizens for Salvation Army - Senior Program ........................ 330-453-0159
Administration on Aging Sponsored Website 420 S. Market Ave. • Canton, OH 44702
www.eldercare.gov Mon., Wed., and Fri., 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
connecting you to community services
Stark County Community Action Agency
Golden Buckeye Program.......................................................................... 1-866-301-6446 (SCCAA) Administrative Offices ................................................................330-454-1676
Ohio Department of Aging
246 N. High St., 1st Floor • Columbus, OH 43215 1366 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44714
www.aging.ohio.gov/goldenbuckeye www.sccaa.org
Ohioans 60+ as well as adults 18-59 who have Medicare-certified disabilities are eligible,
cards available at public libraries, most senior centers Mon.– Fri., 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., information on the HEAP and home weatherization programs

Partnership for Prescription Assistance .......................................... 1-888-4PPA-NOW Stark County Job and Family Services...................................................... 330-452-4661
www.pparx.org
designed to help patients and caregivers find patient assistance programs for prescription medication 221 3rd St. SE • Canton, OH 44702 330-451-8879 TDD

www.starkjfs.org

Meal Call assistance for older adults including nursing home care for individuals who cannot pay for cost
www.mealcall.org
of care, Medicaid hospice program, and Medicare assistance
locate Meals on Wheels sites in your area
United Way's 2-1-1 Information & Referral Help Line.......Dial 2-1-1 (or 330-491-9997)

Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties................................ 1-800-466-8010 www.uwstark.org and click on 2-1-1 1-866-542-0394

2363 Nave St. SE • Massillon, OH 44646 330-832-7220 Do you need help, but don't know where to find the information? Dial 2-1-1. Open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, you will have access to free confidential help from a trained specialist. Get
www.mow-starkwayne.org
connected to information and community resources for rent, utility, hot meal sites, prescriptions and
community service providing meals in a social or home setting
more. Even if you've never needed help before, dial United Way's 2-1-1.

Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery ........................ 330-455-6644 Westark Family Services................................................................................ 330-832-5043
www.starkmhar.org 42 1st St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
access to state-of-the-art mental health and addiction recovery services www.westarkfamilyservices.org
assistance to elderly with day-to-day functions, such as personal care, homemaker services,
National Council on Aging (NCOA) ...................................................... 1-800-424-9046
Headquarters, 251 18th St. S, Ste. 500 • Arlington, VA 22202 including paperwork
www.ncoa.org
national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and
independence of older persons

National Library Service for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped (NLS) Talking Book Line............................ 1-888-657-7323

www.loc.gov/nls
through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS administers a free library program of Braille
and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail
www.needymeds.org
information source about patient assistance programs that provide no cost prescription
medications to eligible participants

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CONGREGATE MEAL SITES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Alliance Area Senior Center ....................................................................330-821-3348 Consumer Credit Counseling Service ................................................... 1-800-355-2227
602 W. Vine St. • Alliance, OH 44601
Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 4500 E. Broad St. • Columbus, OH 43213

Canton Salvation Army ..................................................................330-453-0159 ext. 127 www.apprisen.com
420 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Consumer Protection Agency, Ohio ....................................................... 1-800-282-0515

Meals On Wheels ............................................................................................. 330-832-7220 www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
www.mow-starkwayne.org
times listed are for Mon. – Fri. at 11:45 a.m. All sites ask for a small donation. Reservations Financial Peace University
should be made 48 hours in advance by calling Meals On Wheels. www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes

Canton Towers classes available through local churches to learn the basics of budgeting, saving and
131 5th St. NE • Canton, OH 44703 organizing personal finances
Cherrie Turner Towers
700 McKinley Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44703 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)......................................... 1-866-223-1242

First Immanuel United Church of Christ Stark County Community Action Agency 330-454-1850
208 E. Oxford St. • Alliance, OH 44601
1370 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44714
Massillon Senior Center
39 Lincoln Way W • Massillon, OH 44646 www.sccaa.org
Mayfield Manor Apartments
3844 11th St. SW • Canton, OH 44710 short-term help with high costs of heating & cooling
North Industry Christian Church
425 45th St. SW • Canton, OH 44706 Homestead Exemption.................................................................................... 330-451-7323
Paradise United Methodist Church of Christ
619 E. Main St. • Louisville, OH 44641 Stark County Auditor’s Office
Plaza Terrace Apartments
716 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44706 110 Central Plaza S, Ste. 220 • Canton, OH 44702
Rittman Manor Apartments
155 E. Sunset • Rittman, OH 44270 www.starkcountyohio.gov/auditor
Shreve Villas
208 E. South St. • Shreve, OH 44676 reduction on real estate taxes for those 65+ or permanently disabled persons
St. Jacob's Lutheran Church
1460 State St. NE • North Canton, OH 44720 Internal Revenue Service ............................................................national 1-800-829-1040
Wooster Community Center
241 S. Bever St. • Wooster, OH 44691 301 McKinley Ave. SW • Canton, OH 44702 local 330-588-4417

Minerva Senior Center................................................................................... 330-868-6004 www.irs.gov make appointment 1-844-545-5640
1200 Valley St. • Minerva, OH 44657
Mon. – Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon.– Fri., 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Ohio Department of Taxation .................................................................. 1-800-282-1780

www.tax.ohio.gov

Reverse Mortgage Website

www.reverse.org

independent information on reverse mortgages for homeowners 62+

Social Security Administration..................................................national 1-800-772-1213

301 McKinley Ave. SW, Ste. 100 • Canton, OH 44702 local 1-877-255-1509

www.socialsecurity.gov

Mon.– Fri., 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Community Legal Aid Helpline............................................................... 1-800-998-9454
www.communitylegalaid.org
non-profit law firm for low-income individuals & elderly

Lawyer Referral - Stark County Bar Association .................................. 330-453-0686
116 Cleveland Ave. NW, Ste. 400 • Canton, OH 44702
www.starkctybar.com
consultation for legal assistance

Ohio Legislative Information Office...................................................... 1-800-282-0253
www.legislature.oh.gov
offers information on pending legislation, and phone number provides opportunity to leave
messages for your legislator



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IDENTITY THEFT/SENIOR SCAM INFORMATION Continued

U.S. Postal Inspection Service ................................................................. 1-877-876-2455
5315 Campbell's Run Rd., Ste. 300 • Pittsburgh, PA 15277-9000 1-800-ASK-USPS
www.postalinspectors.uspis.gov
tips on how to protect yourself from illegal telemarketing and mail fraud schemes, including
sweepstakes scams

TRANSPORTATION

ABCD Dial-A-Ride .......................................................................................... 330-455-2699
1225 Gross Ave. • Canton, OH 44705

www.theabcinc.com
medical transportation service
Koala Kruizers .................................................................................................330-966-2327
1170 S. Main St. • North Canton, OH 44720
www.koalakruizers.com
specialized door-to-door, non-emergency, transportation service for people of all ages, including
wheelchair transportation

SARTA Proline Curb-to-Curb ......................................................................330-455-2292
www.sartaonline.com/proline.html
shared ride service for those who cannot access fixed routes due to a disability

Senior Friends - Easter Seals Northeast Ohio ................................... 1-800-589-6834
3085 W. Market St., Ste. 124 • Akron, OH 44333
transportation for personal errands, medical appointments and companionship

Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) .................330-47-SARTA (72782)

1600 Gateway Blvd. SE • Canton, OH 44707 1-800-379-3661

www.sartaonline.com

65+ ride at half fare along the fixed route service

Stark County Veterans Service Commission ........................................... 330-451-7457
2955 Wise Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.starkcountyohio.gov/veterans
transportation for veterans to VA hospitals, Wade Park and Parma

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GENERAL INFORMATION Long-term Care Facility 1-800-342-0553 www.odh.ohio.gov
Complaint Hotline
800 Directory Service 1-800-555-1212
directory to toll-free numbers
Meals on Wheels of 1-800-466-8010 www.mow-starkwayne.org
Stark & Wayne Counties
American Council of the Blind, 1-800-424-8666 www.acb.org
National
Medicaid 1-877-267-2323 www.medicade.gov

American Council of the Blind, 1-800-835-2226 www.acbohio.org 1-866-226-1819 TTY
Ohio Health Department
Medicare 1-800-MEDICARE www.medicare.gov
1-877-486-2048 TDD/TTY
American Health Care Association 1-800-628-8140 www.ahcancal.org

(AHCA) Medicare Balance Billing 1-800-899-7127
Complaint Hotline
info on how to select different types of long-term care

American Speech, Language 1-800-638-8255 www.asha.org Medicare (Fraud) 1-800-447-8477 www.medicare.gov
& Hearing Association

Attorney General of Ohio 1-800-282-0515 www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov Mental Health America 1-800-969-6642 www.nmha.org
Consumer Protection
National Center for Vision and Aging, 1-800-829-0500 www.lighthouseguild.org
Better Hearing Institute, 1-800-327-9355 www.betterhearing.org Info and Resource Service

Hearing Helpline National Eye Care Project Hotline 1-800-222-3937 www.eyecareamerica.org

receive information on hearing loss, treatment and prevention free medical and surgical eye care for the medically underserved

Children of Aging Parents 1-877-599-2227 www.acapcommunity.org National Health Information Center 1-240-453-8280 www.health.gov/nhic
health information referral service
Community Hospice 1-800-947-7284 www.myhospice.org

Crime Victim Assistance 1-800-582-CVSS www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov National Hospice and Palliative Care 1-800-658-8898 www.caringinfo.org

Organization (NHPCO)

Crisis Intervention and Recovery Center 1-800-956-6630 www.circstark.org resource on advanced care planning, caregiving, financial issues, grief and loss
adult abuse & other senior emergencies, 24 hours a day
National Rehabilitation Information 1-800-346-2742 www.naric.com

Direction Home Akron Canton 1-800-421-7277 www.directionhomeakroncanton.org National Senior Golf Association 1-800-282-6772 www.nationalseniorgolf.com

Area Agency on Aging membership organization for 50+ who enjoy travel and golf

answers questions and offers advice to nursing home patients, families, and personnel

Donate Life Ohio 1-888-745-1511 www.donatelifeohio.org Nurse Aide Registry 1-800-582-5908 www.odh.ohio.gov

help with end of life decisions, organ donation information Nursing Home Abuse and Medicaid 1-800-282-0515 www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
Fraud Hotline
Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 www.eldercare.gov

directs seniors to other organizations that offer information about senior needs, housing, etc. Ohio Department of Insurance 1-800-686-1526 www.insurance.ohio.gov

EMS Division, Dept. of Public Safety 1-800-233-0785 www.ems.ohio.gov Ohio Department of Job & Family Services 1-800-686-1580 www.jfs.ohio.gov

Federal Information Center 1-800-688-9889 www.usa.gov Ohio Domestic Violence Network 1-800-934-9840 www.odvn.org
government made easy
Ohio Environmental Health Indoor Air 1-800-200-2526

Golden Buckeye Program of Ohio 1-800-422-1976 www.aging.ohio.gov Ohio Employee Assistance Program 1-800-221-6327

Health Maintenance Organizations 1-800-MEDICARE www.medicare.gov Ohio Health Care Facility Complaint Hotline 1-800-669-3534
(HMOs) In Medicare 1-877-486-2048 TDD/TTY

Hearing Aid Helpline- 1-734-522-7200 www.ihsinfo.org
International Hearing Society

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Ohio Lottery Information Line 1-800-589-6446 winning numbers www.ohiolottery.com DISEASE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
1-800-686-4208 customer service
AIDS Hotline, National 1-800-232-4636 www.cdc.gov

Ohio Relay Service 1-800-750-0750 www.ohiorelay.com Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 1-866-232-8484 www.alzfdn.org
communication disabilities
1-800-325-2223 TTY/TDD & Voice

Ohio Senior Health Insurance 1-800-686-1578 www.insurance.ohio.gov American Brain Tumor Association 1-800-886-2282 www.abta.org
Information Program (OSHIIP) referrals to brain tumor support groups nationwide

Ohio Travel and Tourism 1-800-282-5393 www.ohio.org American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 www.cancer.org

Ombudsman/Elder Rights Unit of 1-800-282-1206 www.aging.ohio.gov American Diabetes Association 1-800-342-2383 www.diabetes.org
Department of Aging
American Heart Association 1-800-242-8721 www.heart.org

Poison Center 1-800-222-1222 www.poison.org American Kidney Fund 1-800-638-8299 www.kidneyfund.org

connects you to the nearest Poison Control Center, 24 hours a day American Liver Foundation 1-800-465-4837 www.liverfoundation.org

Radon Hotline-Ohio Department of Health 1-800-523-4439 www.odh.ohio.gov American Lung Association 1-800-586-4872 www.lung.org

Second Chance Trust Fund and 1-888-745-1511 American Parkinson Disease Association 1-800-223-2732 www.apdaparkinson.org
Organ Donation
www.arthritis.org
State Library - Talking Books 1-800-686-1531 www.library.ohio.gov Arthritis Foundation 1-800-283-7800

United States Department ofVeteran Affairs 1-800-827-1000 www.va.gov American Urological Association 1-800-828-7866 www.auanet.org
Foundation Information Helpline

United States Postal Service 1-800-275-8777 www.usps.com Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1-800-232-4636 www.cdc.gov

Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236 www.nhtsa.dot.gov Drug Abuse and Outpatient Treatment 1-800-537-8098 www.milehighcouncil.org
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration 1-800-424-9153 TTY www.epilepsy.com

Epilepsy Foundation 1-800-332-1000

Veterans Hotline, Bureau 1-888-296-7541 www.jfs.ohio.gov/veterans Glaucoma Research Foundation 1-800-826-6693 www.glaucoma.org
of Employment Services
Health and Human Services Office 1-800-447-8477 www.oig.hhs.gov
of Inspector General (HHS OIG)
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging 1-800-626-7277 www.psa10a.org consumer complaints, fraud, referrals and help

AUTOMOBILE ADAPTATION Incontinence Hotline 1-800-252-3337 www.nafc.org

provides assistance to those with disabilities who need to buy/adapt a vehicle National Cancer Institute, 1-800-422-6237 www.cancer.gov
Information Service
Chrysler Corporation-Auto Mobility 1-800-255-9877 www.fcausautomobility.com
National Multiple Sclerosis Society 1-800-FIGHT MS www.nationalmssociety.org
Ford Mobility Program 1-800-952-2248 www.fordmobilitymotoring.com
National Organization for 1-800-999-6673 www.rarediseases.org
General Motors - Mobility Assistance 1-800-323-9935 www.gmmobility.com Rare Disorders

Ohio HIV/STD Organization 1-800-332-AIDS
(confidential)

Osteoporosis Hotline 1-800-624-BONE www.bones.nih.gov

Spina Bifida Association 1-800-621-3141 www.spinabifidaassociation.org

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HELPFUL STATE CONTACTS Ohio Department of Taxation 1-800-282-1780 www.tax.ohio.gov
income taxpayer service
Attorney General of Ohio Consumer 1-800-282-0515 www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
Protection 1-800-582-2877 www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov Ohio Medical Board Complaint Line 1-800-554-7717 www.med.ohio.gov

Crime Victim Assistance Ohio Pension Rights Project 1-800-488-6070 www.proseniors.org

Home Energy Assistance Program 1-800-282-0880 www.energyhelp.ohio.gov basic advice on pension laws, rights, and other free services, at no cost to Ohio residents

Legislative Information 1-800-282-0253 www.lis.state.oh.us U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 1-800-638-2772 www.cpsc.gov
report unsafe products
www.cms.hhs.gov
Medicaid Consumer Hotline 1-800-324-8680

State Highway Patrol (Highway Help) 1-877-7-PATROL www.statepatrol.ohio.gov LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION

Tax Questions 1-800-282-1780 www.tax.ohio.gov Legislative Information Office 1-800-282-0253 www.ohiohouse.gov
Ohio House of Representatives
Travel and Tourism 1-800-282-5393 www.ohio.org
Ohio Supreme Court
Unemployment Hotline 1-877-644-6562 www.jfs.ohio.gov 1-800-826-9010 www.supremecourt.ohio.gov
Social Security Administration
Utility Consumer Complaints 1-800-686-7826 www.puco.ohio.gov 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov
Social Security Fraud Line
Workers’ Compensation 1-800-644-6292 www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov 1-800-269-0271 www.ssa.gov
Ohio State Auditor
Ohio Website www.ohio.gov answers on state government spending 1-800-282-0370 www.auditor.state.oh.us

Ohio House of Representatives Website www.ohiohouse.gov

Ohio Senate Website www.ohiosenate.gov UTILITIES

LEGAL & FINANCIAL INFORMATION National Home Energy Assistance 1-800-282-0880 www.energyhelp.ohio.gov
Program (HEAP)
AARP, Tax Preparation 1-888-OUR-AARP www.aarp.org information on heating & cooling assistance for low incomes

Attorney General’s Action Line 1-800-282-0515 www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov Ohio Consumers Council 1-877-742-5622 www.occ.ohio.gov
consumer protection help with utility problems TTY/TDD compatible

Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1-800-355-2227 www.apprisen.com Ohio Public Utilities Commission 1-800-686-7826 www.puco.ohio.gov
credit support for overspenders
answers questions, investigates complaints 1-800-686-1570 TTY/TTD

Disability Rights Ohio 1-800-282-9181 www.disabilityrightsohio.org Transportation Safety Concerns, 1-800-686-8277 www.puco.ohio.gov
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Fannie Mae 1-800-232-6643 www.fanniemae.com
mortgage help

IRS Forms and Publications 1-800-829-3676 www.irs.gov

Legal Hotline Pro Seniors Ohio 1-800-488-6070 www.proseniors.org
legal & long-term care problems

Local Government Services, 1-800-345-2519 www.ohioauditor.gov
Auditor of State

National Fraud Information Center www.fraud.org
information on internet and telemarketing fraud

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Senior housing options may provide both short personal care, room and board, supervision, Adult Day Care Facility
medication, therapies and rehabilitation. Active Adult Community Facility
and long term services and various levels of Rooms are often shared, and communal Independent Living Facility
dining is common. (Licensed as nursing homes, Assisted Living Facility
care. This guide will help you assess which area or nursing homes/residential care facilities.) Continuing Care Facility
Skilled Nursing Facility
facilities meet your individual needs. Alzheimer’s Care Alzheimer’s Care
Respite Care
Adult Day Care Facility Facilities offering specialized care to residents Hospice Care
who suffer from memory impairing diseases Medicaid
Provides a safe environment for adults during such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Medicare
daytime hours. Planned programs include social Private Pay
activities, nutritional, nursing and rehabilitation Respite Care Insurance
services. Not-for-Profit
Provides a temporary break for caregivers by
Active Adult Community Facility allowing a resident to have a short-term stay Allay Senior Care of Meyers Lake x x xx x
in a community that can meet their needs. 3328 13th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708
A quiet, more compact, low maintenance Residents typically stay from a week to a 330-454-6914 xx x x x xx x
residential environment such as a patio home, month, depending on the situation. They will www.allayseniorcare.com
condo, townhouse or other age exclusive com- receive all of the services of the community. xx x x x xx x
munity. Reduces worry of yard and home main- Altercare of Alliance Center for
tenance while allowing active adults more time Hospice Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Care xx x x x xx x
for family and activities. 11750 Klinger Ave., Alliance, OH 44601
Philosophy and approach to providing comfort 330-823-8263 xx x x x xx x
Independent Living Facility and care at life’s end rather than heroic www.altercareonline.com
lifesaving measures, it can include medical, xx x x x xx x
Rental units in which services may or may not counseling, and social services. Altercare of Hartville Center for
be included as part of the rent, although services Rehabilitaion and Nursing Care
may be available on-site and may be purchased by Medicaid 1420 Smith Kramer Rd., Hartville, OH 44632
residents for an additional fee. For individuals 330-877-2666
who do not require personal or medical care, Public assistance funded through the state to www.altercareonline.com
but choose not to live alone or at home. Many individuals unable to pay for health care.
recreational activities are planned by the residents. Medicaid can be accessed only when all prior Altercare of Louisville Center
assets and funds are depleted. There are income for Rehabilitaion and Nursing Care
Assisted Living Facility eligibility criteria that must be met to qualify 7187 St. Francis St. NE, Louisville, OH 44641
for Medicaid. Medicaid can reimburse nursing 330-875-4224
Offers a home-like atmosphere with trained facilities for the long-term care of qualifying www.altercareonline.com
professionals available to help residents with seniors, and in some states, Medicaid pays for
dailyroutines.Residentstypicallyhaveprivateor assisted living care through Medicaid waivers. Altercare of Navarre Center
semi-private rooms. Personal care services are for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
available on a 24-hour a day basis. An activity Medicare 517 Park St., Navarre, OH 44662
coordinator arranges both on- and off-site 330-879-2765
activities. (Licensed as residential care facilities Federal health insurance program for those 65 www.altercareonline.com
or as rest homes.) and older and for individuals with disabilities.
The Social Security Administration administers Altercare of Nobles Pond
Continuing Care Facility Medicare regardless of income. It also provides 7006 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
for hospital and nursing facility care (Part A) and 330-834-4800
Offers a complete range of housing and care physician services, therapies, and home health www. altercareonline.com
which can help residents make a gradual
transition from independent living to having care (Part B).
medical, personal, and/or continuous skilled
nursing care, while remaining in the same Not-for-Profit
location. Provides residential services (meals,
housekeeping, laundry), social and recreational Status of ownership and/or operation characterized
services, health care services, personal care, by government or by a community-based,
and nursing care. (Licensed as nursing homes/ volunteer board of trustees. Board members
residential care facilities or as homes for the aging.) donate their time and talents to ensure that
a not-for-profit organization’s approach to
Skilled Nursing Facility caring for older people responds to local needs.
Not-for-profit homes and services turn any
Facilities licensed by the state to offer residents surplus income back into improving or
personal care, as well as skilled nursing care expanding services for their clients or residents.
on a 24-hour basis. Also provide nursing care,

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Adult Day Care Facility
Active Adult Community Facility
Independent Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility
Continuing Care Facility
Skilled Nursing Facility
Alzheimer’s Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Private Pay
Insurance
Not-for-Profit
Adult Day Care Facility
Active Adult Community Facility
Independent Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility
Continuing Care Facility
Skilled Nursing Facility
Alzheimer’s Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Private Pay
Insurance
Not-for-Profit

Amherst Meadows Care Center xxx x x x xx x Copeland Oaks xx xxx x x x xx xx
1610 First St. NE, Massillon, OH 44646 800 South 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672 xx x x x xx x
330-830-8500 330-938-6126
www.amherstmeadowscarecenter.com www.copelandoaks.com

Aultman Woodlawn x xxx xx xx Country Lawn Center for Rehabilitation
2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44708 and Nursing Care, Inc.
330-479-4800 10608 Navarre Rd. SW, Navarre, OH 44662
www.aultman.org 330-767-3455
www.altercareonline.com
BelAir Senior Living Community x x xx x x x xx x
2350 S. Cherry Ave., Alliance, OH 44601 Danbury Senior Living, Alliance
330-821-3939 1280 S. Sawburg Rd., Alliance, OH 44601 xx x xx x
www.visitbelair.com 330-596-8122
www.danburyseniorliving.com
Belden Village Manor Care xxx x x x xx x
5005 Higbee Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44718 Danbury Senior Living, Massillon
330-492-7835 2550 University Dr. SE, Massillon, OH 44646 xx x xx x
www.manorcare.com/beldenvillage 330-833-7224
www.danburyseniorliving.com
Brewster Parke Senior Living Community xx xx x x x xx x
360 Wabash Ave., Brewster, OH 44613 Danbury Senior Living, North Canton
330-767-4179 181 Applegrove St. NE, North Canton, OH 44720 x xx
www.brewsterparke.com 330-497-8718
www.danburyseniorliving.com
Brookdale Alliance x xx x
1277 S. Sawburg Rd., Alliance, OH 44601 Greenview Living
330-829-0180 327 S. Miller Rd., Akron, OH 44333 xx
www.brookdale.com 330-819-1150
www.greenviewohio.com

Canton Christian Home x xx xx x xx xx
2550 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44709
330-456-0004
www.cantonchristianhome.org

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Adult Day Care Facility
Active Adult Community Facility
Independent Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility
Continuing Care Facility
Skilled Nursing Facility
Alzheimer’s Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Private Pay
Insurance
Not-for-Profit
Adult Day Care Facility
Active Adult Community Facility
Independent Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility
Continuing Care Facility
Skilled Nursing Facility
Alzheimer’s Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Private Pay
Insurance
Not-for-Profit

Hanover Healthcare Center xx x x x xx x Sprenger of Massillon xxxxx xxx xx x
435 Avis Ave. NW, Massillon, Ohio 44646 xxx x x x xx x 205 Rohr Ave. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
330-837-1741 x xxx x x x xx x 330-837-2100
www.communicarehealth.com www.sprengerhealthcare.com
xx x x x xx x
Laurels of Canton St. Joseph Senior Living x xx xxx x xx xx
2714 13th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708 2308 Reno Dr., Louisville, OH 44641
330-456-2842 330-875-5562
www.laurelsofcanton.com www.saintjosephseniorliving.org

Laurels of Massillon St. Luke Lutheran Community - Minerva x x x x x xx xx
2000 Sherman Circle NE, Massillon, OH 44646 4301 Woodale Ave. SE, Minerva, OH 44657
330-830-9988 330-868-5600
www.laurelsofmassillon.com www.stlukelutherancommunity.org

Majora Lane Center for Rehabilitation St. Luke Luthern Community - North Canton xx xxx x x x xx xx
Center and Nursing Care 220 Applegrove St. NE, North Canton, OH 44720
105 Majora Lane, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-499-8341
330-674-4444 www.stlukelutherancommunity.org
www.altercareonline.com
St. Luke Luthern Community - Portage Lakes x xx x x x xx xx
Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation 615 Latham Lane, Akron, OH 44319
5425 High Mill Ave. NW, Massillon, OH 44646 xxx x x x xx x 330-644-3914
330-833-3174 www.stlukelutherancommunity.org
www.sprengerhealthcare.com
The Homestead at Gentlebrook x xxx xx
Sanctuary Grande 850 Sunnyside St. SW, Hartville, OH 44632
850 Applegrove St. NE, North Canton, OH 44720 xx x xx x 330-877-7700
330-470-4411 www.gbhomestead.org
www.danburyseniorliving.com

The Inn at University Village x xx x x
2650 Ohio State Dr., Massillon, OH 44646
330-837-3000
www.innatuniversityvillage.com

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Adult Day Care Facility
Active Adult Community Facility
Independent Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility
Continuing Care Facility
Skilled Nursing Facility
Alzheimer’s Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Private Pay
Insurance
Not-for-Profit

The Inn at Whitewood Village x xx xx
3146 Whitewood St. NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720
330-499-1399 xx xx
www.innatwhitewood.com

The Waterford at St. Luke
201 Holl Rd. NE, North Canton, OH 44720
330-966-5643
www.stlukelutherancommunity.org