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Which Area Agency on Aging serves my county in Ohio?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Ohio resources
Ohio has 12 Area Agencies on Aging, one for each planning and service area (PSA 1 to 11, with PSA 10 split into 10A and 10B). The statewide line 1-866-243-5678 connects callers to the agency serving their community.
The state office is the Ohio Department of Aging. Anywhere in the US, the Eldercare Locator (eldercare.acl.gov, 1-800-677-1116) connects you to your local agency.
| Agency | Counties served | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging 3 | Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert | (419) 222-7723 |
| Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. | Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton | (740) 245-5306 |
| Area Agency on Aging Region 9, Inc. | Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, Tuscarawas | (740) 439-4478 |
| Area Agency on Aging, PSA2 | Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby | (937) 223-4357 |
| Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. | Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Williams, Wood | (419) 382-0624 |
| Buckeye Hills Regional Council | Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, Washington | (740) 374-9436 |
| Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging | Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Union | (614) 645-7250 |
| Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio | Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Warren | (513) 721-1025 |
| Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities | Portage, Stark, Summit, Wayne | (330) 896-9172 |
| Direction Home of Eastern Ohio | Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull | (330) 505-2300 |
| Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging | Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, Wyandot | (419) 524-4144 |
| Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging | Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina | (216) 621-0303 |
What does an Area Agency on Aging do?
Area Agencies on Aging plan and fund local services for older adults under the Older Americans Act: information and referral, in-home services, meals, caregiver support and help applying for benefits. Many contract with home care agencies to deliver in-home services.
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