Help older adults access the care, support, and safety services they need—embracing technology solutions that empower them—so they can stay healthy, secure, and connected.
Strategic Priorities
Community Support, Health & Safety-Focused Programs
Falls Prevention
Of older adults surveyed, 19% had fallen in the past 6 months and 22% reported feeling anxious about falling
⫸ SourcePoint SourcePoint offers free, proven classes to address falls, including A Matter of Balance, Falls-Free Zone, Health in Action, and Aging Mastery. >> View Program Descriptions
Food Insecurity
⫸ Delaware County Hunger Alliance – A collaboration of community partners committed to connecting neighbors in need with services that provide access to healthy food options, nutrition education, and resources that promote economic stability. >> Find a Food Pantry or Meal Location
Fraud Prevention
⫸ City of Delaware Police Department – offers free security assessments to city residents and other free security programs to the community. For more information call 740-203-1100.
⫸ Technology Talk at SourcePoint– Jarren Ringle provides free advice to those with questions regarding tech devices including cell phones, personal computers, laptops, and tablets. In addition, Jarren shares valuable information on how to prevent being a victim of a scam, tech safety tips, device backups, and how to deter social media hackers. >> Register for a class with Jarren
⫸ SourcePoint, the comprehensive aging services provider in Delaware County, offers a free presentation, “Seniors Against Scams,” to community groups and employers. Speakers are available for in-person or virtual events and provide professional insight and information, tell stories, and even entertain as your attendees learn about aging services in Delaware County. >> Learn More
Healthcare Access
⫸ Caregiver Support – According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are providing unpaid care to an adult. These informal caregivers—family, friends, and neighbors—share the responsibility, reward, and challenge of providing care and comfort to their older loved ones. SourcePoint’s caregiver support offers a variety of free resources and dynamic programs including in-home care services, caregiver and grief support groups, a crash course in caregiving, a 6-week workshop titled “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” and one-on-one discussions. >> Learn More
⫸ Grace Clinics of Ohio, Inc. is a free medical ministry that serves uninsured and underinsured members of our community. This valuable organization offers free medical appointments, prescription assistance, and even specialist appointments including but not limited to dentistry, physical therapy, chiropractic care, optometry, and women’s health. >> Learn more
⫸Walk With A Doc meets monthly at Char-Mar Ridge Park, 7741 Lewis Center Road, Westerville, OH 43082 – rain or shine – for a healthy, engaging walk and conversation. This program welcomes participants of all ages. Each month features a different medical professional from OhioHealth, offering expert insight and the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed setting. >> Learn more at the official Walk with a Doc website. Sponsored in partnership with AARP Ohio.
Mental Health
If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, help is just a phone call away. Call 2-1-1 or text HELPLINE to 898211. Local resource specialists are available 24/7/365.
⫸ Delaware Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Board works with a diverse roster of behavioral health providers to ensure that services, programs, and treatments are effective, efficient, and LOCAL. Along with these providers, the DMMHRSB also partners with community and government groups to incorporate behavioral health considerations into everyday life for residents of Delaware and Morrow counties.
⫸ Helpline of Delaware & Morrow Counties services include Prevention Programs through training and education, an online resource directory database, local support groups, and more.
⫸ NAMI Mid-Ohio is a valuable partner that provides support, educational materials, and advocacy, and connects those in need of mental health services with local resources.
Safety Awareness
⫸ Emergency Preparedness Toolkit is available for download. This booklet provides information on different aspects of safety in our community, such as fire prevention, severe weather, and other emergencies.
⫸ Lifecards List medications and other important information in one document for emergency personnel. Download & Print
Collaboration
The Community Support, Health and Safety domain works in partnership with the Delaware Public Health District’s Partnership for a Healthy Delaware County and is proud to be an active member of the Community Health Improvement Plan’s Community Healthy Behaviors and Practices team. Additionally, through this group and others, we work closely with many community partners including: