Role: county-office directory and government navigation; geography: Ross County, with offices in Chillicothe; cost/eligibility: office-specific—confirm hours and requirements; emergency limit: call 911 for emergencies | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross County Government
The county site links residents to departments, services, and public information. Ask which county, township, village, or city office has jurisdiction over a property-specific question.
Role: fixed-route bus and on-demand transit; geography: fixed routes serve Chillicothe; on-demand has defined city limits/corridors; cost/eligibility: city page currently says fare-free—confirm route, booking, and service hours; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Chillicothe Transit System — city service
The city lists weekday fixed-route service and point-to-point on-demand service in defined areas. Confirm the address, trip window, booking steps, and current operating status before relying on a ride.
Role: non-emergency medical rides; geography: Medicaid-eligible Ross County residents, with listed regional destinations; cost/eligibility: Medicaid eligibility and trip/service rules apply—confirm with CTS; emergency limit: not ambulance or urgent medical transport | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
RossGo — Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation
RossGo is a CTS subprogram for non-emergency medical transportation. The city lists Ross County residents eligible for Medicaid and a defined set of counties; confirm eligibility, reservation notice, destination, and current trip availability.
Role: outpatient mental-health and substance-use services; geography: Ross County and four additional counties; cost/eligibility: ask about intake, insurance, fees, and current availability; emergency limit: routine clinic is not a substitute for emergency response | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center — outpatient services
The Center lists adult and child behavioral-health providers and a Ross County clinic. Contact the clinic to confirm the service needed, current intake process, payer options, and appointment availability.
Role: community-health-worker navigation and referrals; geography: Ross County; cost/eligibility: ask whether the service fits and whether a referral is needed; emergency limit: not therapy, emergency dispatch, or a guaranteed service connection | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross County Pathways HUB
The Health District says its Community Health Worker can help people navigate social services, education, healthcare, and housing. Ask what information or referral is needed and how personal information is used.
Role: public-health nursing appointments and listed testing/immunization services; geography: Ross County; cost/eligibility: ask which service is available and whether it has a fee; emergency limit: not urgent medical care | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross County Health District Public Health Nursing Clinic
The Health District lists clinic appointments for services including immunizations, TB tests, and HIV/Hep C testing. Confirm appointment requirements, current hours, service eligibility, and costs before visiting.
Role: community-action intake for housing, energy, family, and other programs; geography: Ross County; cost/eligibility: varies by program, funding, and household circumstances—confirm current requirements; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed financial assistance | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross County Community Action Commission
The agency lists several local programs and can direct callers to the right intake. Ask which applications are open and what documents, income rules, or service-area requirements apply.
Role: housing-stability case management and possible short-term rental/utility assistance; geography: Ross County households experiencing homelessness; cost/eligibility: screening and program/funding rules apply—confirm before relying on assistance; emergency limit: no guaranteed placement or funding | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross County Community Action — Rapid Re-Housing
The agency describes case management, employment connections, budgeting assistance, and possible short-term rental and utility support. Call to ask about screening, current funding, and availability.
Role: public housing and Housing Choice Voucher information; geography: Chillicothe and Ross County programs—confirm property and program coverage; cost/eligibility: income, household, and waiting-list rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or guaranteed housing | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority
The Housing Authority describes public housing and vouchers. Check current waiting-list status, application steps, eligibility, accommodations, and available units directly with the agency.
Role: county benefits and family-service information; geography: Ross County; cost/eligibility: benefit-specific state and household rules apply—confirm through the agency or Ohio Benefits; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed benefit approval | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
South Central Ohio Job and Family Services
Ross County lists this office for food and cash assistance, employment, child care, and protective services. Ask which program serves your need and how to apply; do not assume eligibility from this listing.
Role: Ohio online application and case access for listed public benefits; geography: Ohio residents; cost/eligibility: program rules apply and an application is not approval; emergency limit: not crisis or emergency services | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ohio Benefits
Use the state's benefits portal to review application options, then contact the responsible county office if you need help or cannot use the online process.
Role: noncriminal civil legal aid; geography: eligible clients in the organization's stated multi-county service area—confirm Ross County coverage; cost/eligibility: free help for eligible low-income people, veterans, and seniors; emergency limit: not emergency response or a promise of representation | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
LASCO lists help with civil issues such as housing, benefits, healthcare, family law, and consumer problems. Apply or call to confirm service-area, income, case-type, and capacity rules.
Role: senior meals, transportation, and homemaking/personal-care information; geography: Ross County residents age 60 and older for listed services; cost/eligibility: call to confirm intake, cost, scheduling, and current capacity; emergency limit: not emergency response | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross County Senior Center
The Center lists home-delivered meals and medical/escort transportation for qualifying county residents 60+, along with homemaking and other services. Ask what can be arranged before relying on a service.
Role: food-resource navigation; geography: Ross County listings; cost/eligibility: provider-specific—confirm hours, service area, intake, and current stock before travel; emergency limit: not a guarantee of food or delivery | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
United Way of Ross County food resources
Use the local United Way resource page or 2-1-1 to identify current food options. A directory entry does not guarantee a pantry is open, accepting new visitors, or able to meet a particular need.
Role: county solid-waste and recycling information; geography: Ross County is served through the four-county district; cost/eligibility: location, accepted materials, and any fees vary—confirm before hauling; emergency limit: not curbside pickup or a hoarding cleanout service | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Fayette Joint Solid Waste Management District
Ross County lists the district's Litter Control and Recycling office. Ask what materials are accepted, where, and at what cost; do not assume a drop-off site will take household cleanout debris.
Role: county building, floodplain, addressing, and planning information; geography: county jurisdiction—confirm whether the parcel is inside a city or village; cost/eligibility: permit and inspection rules vary; emergency limit: not cleanup or health care | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross County Planning and Building Department
The county describes building inspections, floodplain management, addressing, and planning functions. Ask which department has authority over the specific address before interpreting code or inspection requirements.
Role: city building, zoning, and inspection information; geography: City of Chillicothe jurisdiction only; cost/eligibility: ask about permits, fees, and address jurisdiction; emergency limit: not a support group, cleanup service, or emergency response | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
City of Chillicothe Building Department
The city department handles municipal building-related questions. Confirm that the property is inside city limits and ask what, if anything, applies before making changes or scheduling work.
Role: city water/sewer billing and utility-account information; geography: municipal customers—confirm service address; cost/eligibility: current charges and payment arrangements are account-specific; emergency limit: not a medical or fire emergency line | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
City of Chillicothe Utilities
The city utilities page lists billing and contact information. Ask about current account charges, shutoff prevention, payment arrangements, and which department handles a water or sewer emergency; do not rely on old rate sheets.
Role: animal sheltering, adoption, and animal-welfare information; geography: Ross County; cost/eligibility: service and intake rules vary—call first; emergency limit: not animal-control dispatch or hoarding-specific intervention | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
Ross County Humane Society
The county department directory links to the local humane society. Contact the organization to ask about animal services and current intake; this listing does not imply a specialized hoarding response.
Role: municipal nuisance-process information; geography: City of Chillicothe only; cost/eligibility: complaint and enforcement consequences may apply—ask about process and current rules; emergency limit: not a supportive service or emergency dispatch | Chillicothe / Ross County, OH
City of Chillicothe Nuisance Abatement Committee
The city describes a nuisance-abatement process and a committee addressing repeat nuisance calls. This is not a hoarding-support program. If you need to understand a property concern, first confirm city jurisdiction and consider legal aid or a trusted advocate before sharing sensitive details.