Partner Agencies

2009 Partner Agencies/Directors

Ashland County Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse...............................Dennis Dyer, Director
310 College Avenue Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)289-7675 (419)289-2349 Fax
Provides outpatient treatment services to individuals and family members affected by chemical abuse.
Provides community prevention education to the Ashland County residents.

American Red Cross..................................................................Heather Wuensch, Director
432 Center Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)289-3535 (419)289-6052 Fax
A humanitarian organization led by volunteers, sending military family communications, providing relief
to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Appleseed Community Mental Health/Rape Crisis/Safe Haven Shelter.Jerry Strausbaugh, Director
2233 Rocky Lane Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)281-7939 (419)281-4605 Fax
Provides comprehensive psychiatric, emergency, mental health counseling, case management, employee
assistance, sexual assault, outpatient, residential, school and forensic services and programs for youth
and adults. The Ashland County Rape Crisis/Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter are a part of Appleseed
Mental Health Center.

Ashland County Cancer Association.....................................................Becky Plank, Director
1200 E. Main Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)281-1863 (419)281-5743 Fax
Provides patients with cancer related educational literature and financial aid for cancer medications,
transportation, and other cancer supplies.

Ashland County Council on Aging (Non-Funded Agency).........................Jim Dalenberg, Director
240 E. Third Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)281-1477 (419)281-7871 Fax
Provides community based service to those age 60 and above in Ashland County. Services include legal,
information and referral, transportation, congregate and home delivered meals.

Ashland Parenting Plus....................................................................Erin Schaefer, Director
804 US S. Rt. 250 E. Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)281-3788 (419)289-9412 Fax
Strengthens families by educating and empowering parents, promoting responsible decision-making by
teens, and offering opportunities for children and parents to learn together.

Associated Charities................................................................Marilynn Ferguson, Director
121 South Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)281-6061 (419)281-2764 Fax
Aids local residents with temporary assistance for shelter, food, doctor or dentist visits, medication,
utility bills and gasoline for transportation.

Catholic Charities Services..........................................................Cathy Thiemens, Director
1260 S. Center Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)289-1903 (419)281-8342 Fax
Provides child assault prevention training throughout Ashland County, mental health treatment services
and skills building programs for people birth through older adults.

Domestic Violence Shelter (Richland County)...................................Katherine Ezawa, Director
P.O. Box 1524 Mansfield, Ohio 44901 (419)774-5845 (419)526-5320 Fax
Assist victims of domestic violence and their children with temporary housing, offers a 24-hour hotline
and on-going support service.

Hospice of North Central Ohio..........................................................Ruth Lindsey, Director
1050 Dauch Drive Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)281-7107 (419)281-8427 Fax
Cares for terminally ill patients and their families through a compassionate and dedicated team of nurses,
social workers, home health aides, other professionals, and volunteers.

Kidney Foundation of Ohio............................................................Mike Needham, Director
2831 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (216)771-2700 (216)771-2704 Fax
Provides vital, often life-saving, relief to those who suffer from kidney failure and its related diseases and complications through direct financial assistance for rehabilitation programs.

Mohican Area Community Fund (Affiliate Funded Partner).......................Dave Buzzard, President

Rehab Center of North Central Ohio................................................James Schaum, Director
270 Sterkel Blvd. Mansfield, Ohio 44907 (419)756-1133 (419)756-6544 Fax
Provides comprehensive treatment, prevention, and educational services to improve the lives of children
and adults through medical, vocational, and substance abuse rehabilitation programs.

Salvation Army.........................................................Majors Larry and JoAnn Shade, Director
40 East Third Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)281-8001 (419)281-3909 Fax
Provides financial assistance for lodging, rent, utilities and medication as well as meals and programs for
adults and underprivileged youth.

Y.M.C.A./Y Buddies.........................................................................Jerry Seiter, Director
207 Miller Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419)289-0626 (419)289-9021
Has served the Ashland community for 100 years. Benefits Ashland County residents of all ages, using funds
to subsidize youth activities. No child is turned away for a YMCA membership due to inability to pay.