Community Resources
The following agencies may also be able to provide housing information or assistance with basic needs.
Services: Information and referral to social services, emergency and other housing needs. Crisis Hotline is available 24/7.
1627 Bryn Mawr Drive, Newark.
Contact: Crisis Hotline: 211. Main Phone: 740-345-6166. Ohio Relay Service: 1-800-750-0750.
Services: Disaster relief, provides motel vouchers, first month’s rent.
143 S. 30th Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-349-9442
Those affected by fire or natural disaster. Verification of disaster required.
Services: Mental health, addiction treatment, rent, deposit and utility assistance.
65 Messimer Drive, Newark.
Contact: 740-522-8477, ask for your case worker. 1-877-593-6330
Must be current BHCPCO client.
Services: Storage and distribution of food.
1035 Brice Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-344-7401
Licking Country, income-eligible individuals and families.
Services: Build and sell simple, decent homes to eligible households.
4391 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus
Contact: 614-422-4828
Income-eligible families currently living in substandard housing who do not currently own property, do not qualify for other loans, and have not declared bankruptcy in the last two years. Must have a verifiable source of steady income and lived in county for at least one year. Down payment required.
Services: Rent, deposit, utility, transportation and food assistance, as well as VA benefits.
411 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mt. Vernon.
Contact: 740-393-6742
Check for availability.
Services: Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), emergency housing funds, emergency home repair, rent & utility assistance, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
159 Wilson Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-349-8606
Some assistance is specifically for senior citizens. Must be Licking County, not City of Newark, resident for FEMA funds. Utility assistance limited to once per HEAP year.
Services: Utilities, firewood, electric fans, hearing aids, basic needs, Meals on Wheels.
1058 East Main Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-345-0821
Age 62 and over.
Services: Utility assistance when other resources are not available.
105 Jefferson Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-670-9700
Eligibility guidelines apply; call for information.
Services: Food and cash assistance, medical care, disability services, abuse/elder abuse reporting and employment assistance.
74 South Second Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-670-8999, 1-888-895-2790
Income guidelines apply.
Services: Healthy Homes, public health services, women and children’s assistance, health education, early childhood education, health clinics.
675 Price Road, Newark.
Contact: 740-349-6535
Eligibility varies by program. Call for information
Services: Rent, deposit, utility, transportation and food assistance, as well as VA benefits.
935 Buckeye Avenue, Newark
Contact: 740-670-5430
Call to check for eligibility.
Services: Affordable housing for low to moderate income families.
144 West Main Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-349-8069
Families and individuals, income guidelines apply. Call for enrollment dates (no open enrollment).
Services: Mental health and recovery.
112 South Third Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-345-6246
Mental health diagnosis.
Services: Home repairs and renovation, USDA home funds
40 West Main Street, Suite 407, Newark.
Contact: 740-670-7530
Income eligible homeowners within the Newark city limits. Homes must be owner-occupied, waiting lists apply.
Services: Reduce lead-based paint hazards.
40 West Main Street, Newark.
Contact: Program Director Greg Ketter: 740-670-7535
Income eligible tenants and homeowners. Homes must be occupied.
Services: Landlord and tenant rights and services.
40 West Main Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-670-7532
Services: Emergency shelter for women and children.
60 North First Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-349-8719
Women, with or without children, who are victims of domestic violence.
Services: Emergency shelter, rent, and utility assistance.
250 East Main Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-345-8120
Individuals and families, must provide proof of need.
Services: Retirement and disability benefits.
125 Derby Downs Road, Newark.
Contact: Local: 1-866-737-3514. National: 1-800-772-1213. TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Eligibility guidelines apply, contact SSA for information.
Services: Legal services without attorney's fees.
15 West Locust Avenue, Newark
Contact: 740-345-0850
Low-income or limited savings and assets. Must live in or have legal buisness in Licking or a SEOLS-member county.
Services: Emergency shelter.
115 Wilson Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-670-0822
Men only.
Services: Motel, rent, deposit & utility assistance.
135 Wilson Street, Newark.
Contact: 740-349-8425
Individuals and families; restrictions apply. Call for more information.
Services: Prevention, education, and treatment.
195 Union Street, Suite B-1, Newark.
Contact: 740-349-7066
Eligibility varies by program. Call for more information.