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Student Community Resource Guide

Southern Campus Student Community Resource Guide

Connecting You to Local Resources

OHIO Southern is committed to supporting the well-being of those we serve. Not only do we provide on-campus support resources to help you thrive, we have created the Student Community Resource Guide to help you connect with resources offered in the surrounding local communities.

Monetary Donations

Donations to Cats' Cupboard can be made online through OHIO's Giving Page

Student-Specific Resources

Community Resources

There are many resources available throughout the region for students, faculty, staff and community members. We have compiled a list of resources in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia to help you connect with them and find the support you need.

To learn about resources, select the type of resource you need to see a full list of options within a table. You can use the search box with each table to type in information to help filter your result (ex. type your state to see resources only for your state).

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Resources by State

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233 or text "Start" to 88788

Resource NameStatePhone NumberAddress
Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7Ohio844.644.6435 
Scioto County Domestic Violence ShelterOhio740.456.82172315 Grant St., Portsmouth
Southern Ohio Sexual Assault Treatment CenterOhio740.355.35282315 Grant St., Portsmouth
Safe Harbor of Northeast KYKentucky

606.329.9304

800.926.2150

PO Box 2163, Ashland
Salvation Army Emergency ShelterKentucky606.329.28742212 Carter Ave., Ashland
United Way of Northeast KentuckyKentucky606.325.18102000 Carter Ave., Suite D, Ashland
Branches Domestic Violence ShelterWest Virginia304.529.2382PO Box 403, Huntington
Hope Inc. Domestic Violence CenterWest Virginia304.624.9835445 W. Main St., Clarksburg
Young Women's Christian AssociatesWest Virginia304.232.05111100 Chapline St., Wheeling
The Family Refuge CenterWest Virginia304.645.6324213 Coleman Dr., Lewisburg
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceWest Virginia304.965.3552400 Patterson Ln., Charleston
Eastern Panhandle Empowerment CenterWest Virginia304.725.7080113 E 3rd Ave., Ranson
Women's Resource CenterWest Virginia304.255.4066104 Wilson St., Beckley

Food Services Resources
Resource NameStatePhoneAddress
Ironton City MissionOhio740.532.5041710 North 5th St., Ironton
Harvest for the HungryOhio740.532.9918120 North 5th St., Ironton
South Point United Methodist ChurchOhio740.377.4690202 3rd St. East., South Point
Community Mission OutreachOhio740.867.66283748 State Route 7, Chesapeake
Rome Church of ChristOhio740.886.631286 Twp. Rd. 1056, Proctorville
New Hope United Methodist ChurchOhio740.886.5311111 Twp. Rd. 1130, Proctorville
Salvation ArmyOhio740.353.24001001 9th St., Portsmouth
First Presbyterian ChurchOhio740.353.4259221 Court St., Portsmouth
Operation Safety-NetOhio740.353.4085615 8th St., Portsmouth
God's PantryOhio740.353.4159801 Waller St., Portsmouth
Sciotoville Potters House Ministries PantryOhio740.776.40045409 Winchester Ave., Portsmouth
Beech Fork ChurchOhio740.372.28201847 State Route 348, Otway
Christ United Methodist Church PantryOhio740.776.18705731 Gallia St., Sciotoville
St. Francis Catholic Outreach CenterOhio740.353.31852311 Stockham Ln., Portsmouth
Community of ChristOhio740.259.2069723 Sedan Crabtree, Lucasville
CARES Community AssistanceKentucky606.324.29492516 Carter Ave., Ashland
LifeSong ChurchKentucky606.836.5433438 Boyd St., Russell
Huntington City Mission Pantry and MealsWest Virginia304.523.0293624 10th St., Huntington

Health Services Resources
Resource NameStatePhone NumberAddress
Family Medical CenterOhio740.532.3140223 Carlton Davidson Ln., Coal Grove
Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action OrganizationOhio740.532.3140120 North 5th St., Ironton
One Stop Family Medical CenterOhio740.532.3140120 North 3rd St., Ironton
Basedow Family ClinicOhio740.532.31002301 South 7th St. #1, Ironton
Lawrence County Health DepartmentOhio740.532.39622122 South 8th St., Ironton
Lions ClubKentucky606.922.25041703 Mary Ellen Dr., Flatwoods
Fresh Start HealthKentucky606.225.8200336 29th St., Suite 203, Ashland
KDMC Women's CareKentucky606.324.73512001 Winchester Ave., Ashland
MandalaKentucky606.388.2898314 Ferry St., Russell
The Infinity CenterKentucky606.420.4070640 17th St., Ashland
The Youth Drop CenterKentucky606.393.15222516 Carter Ave., Ashland
Lions ClubWest Virginia304.736.4483721 Central Ave., Barboursville

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources by State

Crisis Hotline: 866.903.3787 or text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Hotline: 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673

Resource NameStatePhone NumberAddress
Crisis HotlineOhio740.354.1010 or 855.381.1010 
Pathways Crisis HotlineKentucky606.324.1141 
Prestera Crisis HotlineWest Virginia800.642.3434 
NECCOOhio740.451.0741178 Private Rd. 19423, South Point
Chesapeake Family Medical CenterOhio740.867.6687717 Third Ave., Chesapeake
Hometown Recovery and CounselingOhio740.479.5135401 Center Street, Suite B, Ironton
Ironton Family Medical CenterOhio740.534.92021408 Campbell Drive, Ironton
One-Stop CenterOhio740.532.3140120 North 3rd St., Ironton
Lawrence County RecoveryOhio740.646.66402903 South 5th St., Ironton
Mended ReedsOhio740.532.1613700 Park Ave., Ironton
Nancy's PlaceOhio740.302.1777115 North 3rd St., Ironton
PATH Behavioral HealthcareOhio740.302.8370411 Center St., Ironton
PATH Behavioral HealthcareOhio740.340.16029 Chesapeake Plaza, Chesapeake
PATH Behavioral HealthcareOhio740.270.35348237 Downtown Hayport Rd., Suite 400, Wheelersburg
PATH Behavioral HealthcareOhio740.566.56004384 Rhodes Ave., New Boston
PATH Behavioral HealthcareOhio740.529.2125303 Offnere St., Portsmouth
Proctorville Family Medical CenterOhio740.302.054110777 County Road 107, Proctorville
Rock Hill Family Medical CenterOhio740.643.86882325C County Road 26, Ironton
South Point Family Medical CenterOhio740.377.271255 Township Rd. 508 East, South Point
Shawnee Family Health CenterOhio937.544.5581192 Chestnut Ridge Rd., West Union
Shawnee Family Health CenterOhio740.533.0648225 Carlton-Davidson Lane, Coal Grove
Shawnee Family Health CenterOhio740.354.7702901 Washington St., Portsmouth
SOMC Ironton Family Health CenterOhio740.534.98301005 E. Ring Rd., Ironton
Hope's PlaceKentucky606.325.47341100 Greenup Ave., Ashland
Kings Daughters Medical CenterKentucky606.408.40002201 Lexington Ave., Ashland
Pathways Family and Children ServicesKentucky606.324.30053701 Landstowne Dr., Ashland
Pathways, Inc.Kentucky606.324.1141201 22nd St., Ashland
Pathways, Inc.Kentucky606.474.5151840 Interstate Dr., Grayson
Pathways, Inc.Kentucky606.474.0025515 W. Main St., Grayson
Pathways, Inc.Kentucky606.738.6163374 KY 7, Sandy Hook
Pathways, Inc.Kentucky606.473.733357 Dora Ln., Greenup
Pathways, Inc.Kentucky606.638.433260 Professional Park Dr., Louisa
Mandala Therapeutic ServicesKentucky606.388.2898314 Ferry St., Russell
Prestera CenterWest Virginia304.399.1970One Prestera Way, Huntington
Prestera CenterWest Virginia304.525.78515600 US Route 60 East, Huntington
Prestera CenterWest Virginia304.525.78513375 US Route 69 East, Huntington
Prestera CenterWest Virginia304.697.2190625 8th St., Huntington
Prestera CenterWest Virginia304.272.3466146 Kenova Ave., Wayne
Cabell Huntington HospitalWest Virginia304.526.2049517 Ninth St., Huntington

Helpful Locations
Resource NameStatePhone NumberAddress
Ohio Means JobsOhio740.532.3140120 North 3rd St., Ironton
CAReSKentucky606.324.29492516 Carter Ave., Ashland
The NeighborhoodKentucky606.327.56772516 Carter Ave., Ashland
Office of Vocational RehabilitationKentucky606.920.2338411 19th St., Ashland
Cabell County Department of Health and Human ResourcesWest Virginia304.528.58002699 Park Ave., Huntington

Homeless & Housing Resources
Resource NameStatePhone NumberAddress
Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action OrganizationOhio740.532.3140120 North 3rd St., Ironton
Ironton City Mission Doors of HopeOhio740.533.9167710 North 5th St., Ironton
Salvation Army Emergency ShelterKentucky606.329.28742212 Carter Ave., Ashland
Huntington City MissionWest Virginia304.523.0293624 10th St., Huntington

Substance Use Disorder Resources
Resource NameStatePhone NumberAddress
Bethesda Services LLCOhio740.534.2100113 South 3rd St., Ironton
United Family RecoveryOhio740.237.4981117 North 4th St., Ironton
S.T.E.P.S. RecoveryOhio740.534.1200407 South 3rd St., Ironton
Riverside Recovery ServicesOhio740.451.1455517 3rd Ave., Chesapeake
Lawrence County RecoveryOhio740.646.66402903 South 5th St., Ironton
The Counseling CenterOhio740.442.7045328 Center St., Ironton
411 Court St., Portsmouth
The Phoenix CenterOhio740.442.70451007 North 2nd St., Ironton
Cardinal Treatment CenterOhio740.351.92984300 Old Scioto Trail, Portsmouth
Hometown Recovery & CounselingOhio740.479.5135401 Center Street, Front B, Ironton
Land of Goshen Treatment CenterOhio740.442.775881 Township Rd. 349, Ironton
Mahajan TherapeuticsOhio740.533.99222117 South 7th St., Ironton
Mended Reeds Mental HealthOhio740.532.1613700 Park Ave., Ironton
RRS Drug & Alcohol CounselingOhio740.451.1455517 3rd Ave., Chesapeake
HopeSource TreatmentOhio740.353.4673800 Gallia St., Suite 600, Portsmouth
Ultimate Treatment CenterKentucky606.393.46323655 Winchester Ave., Ashland
CrossroadsKentucky800.805.69891220 Greenup Ave., Ashland
The Infinity Center LLCKentucky606.420.4070340 17th St., Ashland
Pathways, Inc.Kentucky606.324.1141201 22nd St., Ashland
Spero HealthKentucky606.467.20212930 Carter Ave., Ashland
Groups Recovery TogetherKentucky606.244.0780937 29th St., Suite A, Ashland
Fresh Start HealthKentucky606.225.8200336 29th St., Suite 203, Ashland
Mountain State Recovery CenterWest Virginia304.223.3200102 Patrick St. Plaza, Charleston
Recovery Point of HuntingtonWest Virginia304.523.46732425 9th Ave., Huntington
The Word House Inc.West Virginia304.523.9673401 10th St. #320, Huntington

Veteran's Resources
Resource NameStatePhone NumberAddress
Veterans Service OfficeOhio

740.533.4327

740.532.5290

111 South 4th St., Ironton
Veterans Service OfficeOhio

740.446.2005

740.446.3642

323 Upper River Rd., Suite B, Gallipolis
Ohio University Southern | Teresa McKenzieOhio740.547.38751804 Liberty Ave., Ironton
Kentucky Department of Veteran's Affairs – CatlettsburgKentucky606.739.02732800 Louisa St., Room 105, Catlettsburg
Kentucky Department of Veteran's Affairs – GraysonKentucky606.474.7184300 West Main St., 2nd Floor, Grayson
Kentucky Department of Veteran's Affairs – GreenupKentucky606.473.0111301 Main Street, 1st Floor, Greenup
Huntington Ninth Street VA ClinicWest Virginia304.429.6755624 Ninth St., Huntington