55 North is an independent, community based non-profit

We receive support from the Ohio Department of Aging through the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, United Way, neighborhood churches, foundations and private individuals.

We do not charge for lunch, transportation, or social services. We offer health and wellness activities, transportation, social services, and caregiver connections, mostly free of charge.

Membership is not required to participate in any activity or service offered by 55 North, but it is a simple way to show your support. Click the button below for our online application.

Clinton County Community Action Program is a contracted service provider for Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals
• independent living assistance
• medical transportation
• homemaking
• congregate meals
• recreation
• supportive services,
• transportation

Food Pantry

The Community Action Food Pantry is a free service to help families/individuals that are struggling to put food on the table. The service provides applicants with a three day supply of food including, meats, vegetables, and fruits. Each household is eligible one time per month for this service and must be a resident of Clinton County.

Here are the Items needed to apply:

• Picture ID
• Proof of income for the entire household
• Proof of address (something that has been mailed to you within the last 30 days that has your name and address on it, ie. current bill.)

Clients must bring these three items every time they apply for the service.

Congregate Meal Information

Congregate Meals are provided at the Wilmington Senior Center located at 717 N. Nelson Road.  Meals are offered Monday thru Friday at 11:30 am.  Please call 937-382-7170 for more information.

Weatherization

Weatherization is a free service to those who qualify. It is a program designed to make homes more energy efficient. The goal is to create an energy efficient environment that not only is conserving energy, but doing so with health and safety being top priority.

HEAP

A household applying for HEAP must report total gross household income for the past 12 months for all members, except wage or salary income earned by dependent minors under 18 years old.  Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance.

For more information on Heating Assistance please call Debbie Schalk at 937-382-1234.

Housing

The Clinton Community Action Agency (CCAA) helps to ensure individuals/families are given the opportunity to live in affordable housing. Since 1995 CCAA has been involved in building housing designed to help lower income individuals/families have affordable places to live. Such housing is geared toward people who do not make enough money for market rate rent but make too much for subsidized housing.

Senior Housing

Senior Housing is available in three different complexes.

• Community Commons
  Is off of Nelson Ave in Wilmington and has two and three bedrooms for seniors age 62 and older.
• Clinton Commons I
  Is off Thorne Avenue in Wilmington and has all three bedrooms units for seniors age 55 and older
• Clinton Commons II
  Is also off Nunn Ave in Wilmington all of which are two bedroom units for senior adults age 55 and older

Rent includes water, trash and sewage and washer /dryer hook ups are available in every unit.

For more information contact Clinton County Community Action Agency at (937)-382-8886.

North College Hill Senior Center  is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals (therapeutic available)
• congregate meals
• transportation
• recreation

The North College Hill Senior Center provides opportunity for friendship, recreation, wellness and education, which enable Senior Citizens to maintain an active quality of life.

Congregate meals are offered at the North College Hill Senior Center Monday thru Friday, meal served at 12:00 pm., and at the Clifton Senior Multi-Service Center Monday thru Friday, meal served at 12:00 pm.

Oxford Senior Citizens, Inc is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals
• non-medical transportation
• congregate meals
• caregiver support
• recreation

About Oxford Seniors

The purpose of Oxford Seniors is to provide physical, spiritual, social, educational, vocational and intellectual programs for adults 50 years and older. It shall act as an advocacy agency for them. Oxford Seniors is a Council on Aging Elderly Service Program Provider,  PASSPORT Provider, and Home Delivered Meals Provider.

Senior Transportation

Senior Transportation provided by Oxford Seniors is available to older adults 60 years of age or older or disabled individuals of any age.  The transportation service operates Monday, 9:00am to 7:00pm, Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm, and on Sunday, 9:00am to 12:30pm.  The suggested donation is $1.50 one-way around town and $5.00 one-way out-of-town.  Rides should be scheduled 24-hours in advance with priority given to medical appointments.  Riders may use the service to travel to a variety of destinations including the grocery store, post office, library, hair dresser, physician, and hospital.  Contact the Transportation Dispatcher at 513.523.1717 to make a ride reservation. 

Congregate Meals

Congregate meals are offered at the Oxford Senior Center Monday thru Thursday, meal served at 12:15 pm, and at the Reily Presbyterian Church located at 6370 Peoria Reily Rd., Tuesdays with the meal served at 11:30 am.

Support Groups

Support Groups are held at the Oxford Seniors` center include Grief Support and Caregivers Support Group.  The facilitated meetings connect individuals concerned with similar issues.  The Caregivers Support Group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1:15 pm. The Grief Support Group meets the first and third Mondays at 6:00 pm.  For more information, contact Sabrina Jewell at 513.523.8100 or sjewell@oxfordsenior.org.

Partners in Prime is contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals
• medical transportation
• non-medical transportation
• independent living assistance
• recreation
• Congregate Meals

At, the West Chester Prime Club (senior center),  members have access to services and programs focused on wellness which strengthen physical, social, educational, emotional and recreational well-being. The club provides members with a healthy connection to others and a vital link to the community, and also reduces the barriers that can occur as a result of isolation. 

Prime Club Location

West Chester
7900 Cox Road
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 779-7360
www.partnersinprime.org/west-chester

Congregate meals are offere at the West Chester Prime Club Monday thru Friday, meal served at 12:00 pm.

Transportation Services

Transportation is available to take adults age 60 and over to doctor appointments, pharmacies, the post office, etc. Suggested donation is $10.00 per round trip; to schedule a ride, call 513.867.9195.

Pro Seniors is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services: 

• legal assistance
• ombudsman services

More about Pro Seniors

Founded in 1975, Pro Seniors is a non-profit organization that provides free legal and long-term care help to older adults.  Pro Seniors offers Ohio residents age 60 and older the advice and information they need to solve their legal and nursing home, adult care facility, and home health care problems.

The Pro Seniors Mission
Pro Seniors is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence by empowering them, by protecting their interests, and by helping them access resources.

What Pro Seniors Offers
Pro Seniors Legal Hotline serves the State of Ohio.  By calling the Pro Seniors Legal Hotline, Ohio residents age 60 or older can receive free assistance over the telephone with a variety of legal or long-term care problems. In Greater Cincinnati, the number to call is (513) 345-4160.  In other parts of Ohio, call (800) 488-6070.  Find more information on the Legal Hotline by selecting the Legal Hotline link.

Legal Help
If you have a legal problem that cannot be resolved over the telephone, the Legal Hotline may refer you to a Pro Seniors staff attorney if you live in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton or Warren County. Pro Seniors' staff attorneys handle problems that many private attorneys do not, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, other government benefits and pensions.  The Legal Hotline may also refer you to a private attorney who has agreed to accept cases at a reduced fee for clients with limited income.

Legal Information Pamphlets
Pro Seniors provides pamphlets on a variety of subjects, from Medicare and Medicaid to consumer fraud and food stamps.  You can find a complete list by selecting the Pamphlets link.

Long-term Care Ombudsmen
If you have a complaint about a nursing home, Pro Seniors can help.  The long-term care ombudsmen will investigate and work with you to resolve your concerns about nursing facilities in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties.  Pro Seniors ombudsmen also handle complaints about home care and adult care facilities.  You can find more information about the Ombudsman program by selecting the Ombudsman link. The Ombudsman can also help you choose the right care facility to meet your needs.

Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in assisting older people and have a few free hours each week, Pro Seniors offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.  For more information about our volunteer Ombudsman Program, select the Ombudsman  link.  If you are concerned about fraud and waste in the health care system, select the Ohio Seniors Fight Fraud  link to learn more about volunteering for this project.  If you are an attorney, you can assist callers to the Legal Hotline or conduct legal research.  Paralegals can provide valuable support to our legal staff. Volunteers also are needed to assist staff with mailings and other office projects.

Warren County Community Services, Inc. is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals (including therapeutic meals)
• medical transportation
• non-medical transportation
• congregate meals
• recreation
• supportive services

Other services:

WCCS Aging Services are dedicated to assisting older adults and their family members. WCCS provides social services, health monitoring, medication assistance, and supportive services that help Warren County older adults remain at home and as independent as possible. Services include care management, meals on wheels, transportation, housing, nutrition and utility bill assistance.

Call Aging Services for more information:
Lebanon & Surrounding Areas: 513-695-2239
Cincinnati/Butlerville/Maineville: 513-925-2239
Dayton/Franklin/Springboro: 937-425-2239
Middletown: 513-261-2239
Blanchester: 937-783-4993, ext. 2239

Transportation

WCCS provides transportation to Warren County residents age 60 or older. Transportation is within Warren County and into all bordering counties. Operates from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Reservations required.  Medical and non-medical transportation available.

More information By Phone:

Lebanon & Surrounding Areas  513-695-2222
Cincinnati/Butlerville/Maineville  513-925-2222
Dayton/Franklin/Springboro  937-425-2222
Middletown  513-261-2222
Blanchester  937-783-4993 ex. 2222

HEAP

Winter Crisis Program
The Winter Crisis Program provides assistance to eligible households that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection of their primary or secondary heating source, or have less than a ten day supply of bulk fuel. Eligible clients may receive assistance once per heating season.

Summer Crisis Program
The Summer Crisis Program provides financial assistance to eligible seniors, age 60 or older, on their electric bill. Call in June to see when the Summer Crisis Program begins.

Call the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for more information and appointments:

Call: 513-970-6737
Available 24 hours/7 days a week in all areas.

Congregate Meal are offered Monday thru Friday at the following locations.

• Station Hill Apartments- Lebanon
• Sherman Glen Apartments-Franklin
• Earl J Maag Apartments- Morrow
• Union Village Apartments- South Lebanon
• The 741 Center-Lebanon