Community Resources
As a resource hub for older adults in Licking County, we’re here to connect you with the support you need. While we strive to provide answers, sometimes other organizations are better suited to assist. We continuously update this page with new resources as they become available. Click on a website below to learn more about each organization.
Housing Assistance
NEW! Licking County Senior Housing Directory
📄 View the directory of affordable housing options for seniors.
🌐 Senior Housing Directory
Licking County Coalition for Housing
📍 23 S. Park Place, Suite 200, Newark, OH 43055
📞 (740) 345-1970
🌐 lcchousing.org
LEADS
📍 159 Wilson Street, Newark, OH 43055
📞 (740) 349-8606
🌐 leadsto.org
Food & Nutrition
Food Pantry Network of Licking County
📍 1035 Brice Street, Newark, OH 43055
📞 (740) 344-7401
🌐 foodpantrynetwork.net
Catholic Social Services
📍 1031 Brice St, Newark, OH 43055
📞 (740) 345-2565
🌐 colscss.org
Look Up Center
📍 50 Obannon Ave, Newark, OH 43055
📞 (740) 345-6026
🌐 lookupcenter.org
Healthcare Services
Medical Loan Closet
📍 587 Mt Vernon Road, Newark, OH 43055
📞 (740) 366-7438
🌐 Red Cross Medical Closet
Catholic Social Services
➡️ Mental health and family counseling services are available.
📞 (740) 345-2565
211 Helpline
📞 Dial 211 or Text ZIP code to 898211
🌐 211.org
Find local health providers, mental health services, and more.
Legal & Advocacy
Pro Seniors
📞 (513) 345-4160
🌐 proseniors.org
Provides legal advice and advocacy for older Ohioans.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA)
📞 1-800-589-7277
🌐 coaaa.org
Connects you to regional aging services and support.
Transportation & Other Support
Licking County Coalition of Care
📍 105 Jefferson St, Newark, OH 43055
📞 (740) 670-9700
🌐 lcccare.org
Offers coordinated care, transportation, and case management.
Look Up Center
➡️ Transportation, job readiness programs, and more.
📞 (740) 345-6026
General Navigation Help
211 Helpline
Call: 211
Text: Your ZIP code to 898211
🌐 211.org
Connect with housing, food, utilities, and crisis help 24/7.