Senior resources

Lorain County Transit Dial-A-Ride

Door-to-door service throughout Lorain County, including all rural townships.

Phone: 440-365-0224 (Scheduling, Mon-Fri 6am-6pm)

Cost: $1-2 per ride for seniors 65+

Booking: Reserve 2-14 days in advance. Wheelchair accessible.

ViaLC On-Demand Rides

App-based shared rides connecting to buses. Good for quick trips.

Phone: 440-901-5554 (or use Lorain County Transit app)

Cost: $1 for seniors/Medicare holders

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm

Volunteer Driver Programs

Local churches and volunteers may provide rides. Contact:

• Lorain County Office on Aging: 440-326-4800
• Dial 2-1-1 for referrals to local volunteer drivers

UH Elyria Medical Center

Full hospital with senior primary care and geriatrics.

Address: 303 Chestnut Commons Dr, Elyria, OH 44035

Phone: 440-329-7500 (ER 24/7)

Appointments: 440-581-7764

Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid

UH Oberlin Health Center

Primary care and wellness visits.

Address: 25 W 9th St, Suite 204, Oberlin, OH 44074

Phone: 440-775-2290

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Medicare & Medicaid Navigation

Free counseling to help with enrollment, coverage questions, and appeals.

Lorain County Office on Aging: 440-326-4800

Ohio SHIP Helpline: 1-866-243-5678

Telehealth Options

Virtual doctor visits from home—no travel needed.

UH Telehealth: 1-866-844-2273

Ohio Medicaid Telehealth: 1-800-324-8680

Meals on Wheels (Home Delivery)

Hot meals delivered to your home 5+ days per week.

Neighborhood Alliance: 440-233-8768 (ext. 2)

Western Reserve Agency on Aging: 1-800-626-7278

Cost: Suggested $3-5/meal donation; free for very low income

Eligibility: Age 60+, homebound

Senior Center Meals

Eat with others at local senior centers (congregate dining).

• Oberlin Senior Center: 440-774-6579, 500 E. Lorain St. (Mon/Wed/Fri)
• Wellington (near LaGrange): 440-647-3263, First United Methodist Church

Cost: Suggested $3-4 donation

Food Pantries

• Oberlin Community Services: 440-774-6579, 500 E. Lorain St. (Mon/Wed 1:30-4:30pm, Fri 1:30-3:30pm)
• Well-Help Food Pantry (Wellington): 440-647-2689, 127 Park Place

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers

Free vouchers ($25-50) for fresh produce at local farmers markets.

Apply: Through Lorain County Office on Aging 440-326-4800

Eligibility: Age 60+, income below 185% poverty level

Lorain Senior Center

Social activities, fitness classes, events. Free transportation to the center.

Address: 3361 Garfield Blvd, Lorain, OH 44052

Phone: 440-288-4040

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Activities: Dance, fitness, cards, seasonal events

Oberlin Senior Center

Address: 90 E. College St., Oberlin, OH 44074

Phone: 440-233-8768 ext. 6217

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Activities: Games, fitness, social time

Library Programs

Free tech classes, book clubs, and home delivery of books.

• Oberlin Public Library: 440-935-0463, tech classes and book discussions
• Lorain Public Library System: 440-988-7203, Books by Mail for homebound seniors

Utility Payment Help (HEAP)

One-time grants for heating bills. Crisis assistance available.

Lorain County DJFS: 440-284-4465

Energy Help Hotline: 1-800-282-0880

Apply: October-March at energyhelp.ohio.gov

PIPP (Percentage of Income Payment Plan)

Cap your monthly utility bills at a percentage of your income.

Contact: Your utility company or 440-284-4465

Home Repair & Weatherization

Free insulation, heating repairs, and home improvements.

• Great Lakes Community Action (GLCAP): 1-800-775-9767
• USDA Rural Housing Repair (age 62+): 614-255-2400 (loans/grants for rural homes)

Property Tax Relief

Reduce your property taxes if you're 65+ with income below $37,300.

Lorain County Auditor: 440-329-5100

Apply by: December 31 each year

Free Legal Help

Civil legal assistance for housing, benefits, and elder rights.

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland: 440-323-8568

Address: 314 W 9th St Suite 200, Elyria, OH 44035

Eligibility: Low-income, age 60+ prioritized

Elder Abuse Hotline

Confidential reporting and help for seniors experiencing abuse or neglect.

Lorain County Adult Protective Services: 440-284-4465

Ohio Statewide Hotline: 855-644-6277 (24/7)