Health Education Programs
Life can be tough. Want some help sorting it out?
The Friendship Bench is a place to solve problems. The trusted listeners of the Friendship Bench are trained in problem-solving techniques that can help you work through life's challenges. Friendship Bench staff also can provide information about additional support services.Everyone is welcome at the Friendship Bench. All visits are free and confidential. Visits are available by appointment (and some limited walk-in opportunities) at The Plains and Chauncey Public Libraries, the Athens City-County Health Department, and over the phone or virtually.
Book a Friendship Bench visit here!
Creating Healthy Communities
Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) grant is funded through the Ohio Department of Health and is awarded to the Athens City County Health Department, along with 22 other counties in the state. CHC is an initiative that focuses on preventing chronic disease through increased access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities. We do this through utilizing policy, system & environment (PSE) changes to create communities where the healthy choice is the easy choice.
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Age-Friendly Athens County will create an environment that allows our citizens to age gracefully, actively, and comfortably in a sustainable, supportive, and inclusive community.