BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – This Belmont County organization offers many valuable services you might know about. The Belmont County CARES program is a free service for residents that bridges the gap between healthcare and community needs.
CARES stands for Community Access, Resources, Education & Solutions and is run by Cumberland Trail Fire District, in collaboration with Belmont County Commissioners, BHM Mental Health & Recovery Board, Senior Services of Belmont County, Belmont County Job & Family Services, and Belmont County Health Department.
CARES is a community paramedicine program that connects rural populations to medical care.
According to the CARES website, the program aids navigating the healthcare system for those in need. Some areas the program can help with include:
-Preventing Frequent Use of Emergency Services (Ambulance, Emergency Department, etc.)
-Home Health Assistance
-Education
-Health Insurance
-Housing
-Access to Medication
-Medication Assessments
-Utilities
-Transportation
-Specialty Care
-Pregnancy Assistance
-Medical Care
-Dental Care
-Fall Assessments
-Smoke Detectors
The program added a nurse practitioner, Ryan Gallagher, to its staff in November.
If you need assistance or would like more information, call CARES at (740) 827-0004.
