Agencies at The Sanctuary

The Following Agencies provide services to residents in Eastern Knox County.  Agencies administer their individual services.  Sanctuary Community Action provides each agency with access to the facility--The Sanctuary.  All agencies and services are located at The Sanctuary, 302 S Market St, Danville Oh 43014.  For more information or to inquire about your agency providing services, please contact The Sanctuary are 740-599-7224.

• Danville Interchurch - Open Daily with a permanent location in facility (740) 599-5673

  Interchurch provides emergency food, clothing and financial assistance.  They also accept donation of clothing, bedding, kitchen items, small household items for their thrift shop--The Church Mouse.  Their hours are Monday through Friday and the 1st Saturday of the month 10am to 3pm. From April through mid-December open on Tuesday evenings until 8pm.

   

• Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) - One night per week (740) 393-2933 x118

  Classes are under the direction of Knox County Career Center Adult Education. This program provides the opportunity for adults who do not have a high school diploma to obtain the GED high school equivalent certificate.  This program is free of charge.  Classes are held one night per week during the academic school year.

   

• Knox County Health Department - 2 days per month (740) 392-2200

  • Women Infant and Children (WIC)

    Provides nutrition education and grocery assistance for families with children under age 5, expectant mothers and/or nursing mothers. Proper nutrition is vital for development prior to birth, during the nursing period as well as infants and small children. There is a liberal income requirement.

    • Second Thursday of the month 10am-6:00pm

    • Fourth Thursday of the month 9:30am-2pm

     

  • Immunization clinic

    All children need to receive the necessary immunizations prior to attending kindergarten as well as the necessary booster immunizations.  There is no fee for immunizations but if possible, families are encouraged, but is not required, to contribute $10 per visit. 

    • Second Thursday of the month 10am-Noon

    • Fourth Thursday of the month 3pm-5pm

       

• New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County - Domestic Abuse Counseling

  Provides individual or group support to those living in or desiring to 'escape' from an abusive situation.  The agency also assists families needing housing and emotional support during time of crises. Please contact 740-397-4357 any time for assistance or support.

   

• Southeastern Ohio Legal Aid - One afternoon per month

  Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS), offers free civil legal services to Knox County citizens meeting income requirements. Individuals 65 years of age and older, services are free.  Among the services provided are advice and/or legal representation in housing matters, domestic relations matters, public benefits denials, consumer matters, simple wills and probate matters, powers of attorney and Social Security matters. SEOLS will be interviewing clients at The Sanctuary in Danville on the fourth Friday of each month from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.   It is preferable that anyone needing legal services call to complete an application over the phone and to schedule an appointment at The Sanctuary. However, we also handle request for service at The Sanctuary from people who have not called in advance. Interviews can be conducted over the phone when the legal problem cannot wait until our next scheduled interview day.

  Our Newark office serves both Knox and Licking counties and is located at 12 W Locust St, Newark, Ohio. Office hours are 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday.   The office is closed from 12 noon to 1pm for lunch. The Newark phone number for Southeastern Ohio Legal Services is toll free, 1-888-831-9412. The office is equipped with a voice mail system. When calling to apply for services, please press "O" to reach the secretary. Be sure to indicate you wish to schedule at The Sanctuary.

 Sanctuary Community Action coordinated programs

• Lifeline Screening--annual screening for blockages contributing to stroke, heart attack and aneurysms. Also check for osteoporosis.  There is a nominal fee. For more information and date of screening, please call The Sanctuary at 740-599-7224.

   

• Safety Town - For children entering kindergarten each fall. Knox County Health Department collaborates with Sanctuary Community Action in implementing this program.

  • Children in Danville and East Knox school districts learn basic safety skills during the 3 morning sessions.  Classes are held in the Danville Middle/Elementary building during the month of June or July.  Professionals work with the children in teaching them safe procedures for crossing the street, riding their bicycle, the proper use of emergency 911, behavior and safety on the school bus to mention a few areas. Songs, videos and crafts help to reinforce the safety issues. Teen volunteers work with the children in the individual group classrooms. Healthy snacks are provided during the sessions. Registration forms are included in each school's kindergarten orientation packet each spring.  For more information, contact The Sanctuary at 740-599-7224.

   

• Women's Health Clinics - Routine Pap and Clinical Breast Exams and Mammograms

  • Pap and Clinical Breast Exams in cooperation with KnoHoCo Ashland Women's Health Services.  A nominal fee is charged to cover lab costs for Pap. KnoHoCo accepts medical card (not medicare or insurance)

  • Mobile Mammogram unit from Boardman Ohio--The MammoVan. The mobile unit accepts insurance, medicare, medicaid and self pay. 

  Region 5 Breast and Cervical Cancer Project is available to provide financial assistance for women with no insurance.  Sanctuary Community Action has been awarded a grant from United Way of Knox County to assist those not eligible under Region 5 if financial assistance is needed.  These clinics are open to all women in Knox County.  For more information on dates and to schedule, please contact The Sanctuary at 740-599-7224.