Mission Statement

Utilizing our vast knowledge of community resources and networking capabilities, Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc. provides a wide range of quality services in a fair, equitable and compassionate manner.

Values Statement

By providing quality community servcies in a compassionate, respectful manner, Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc. strives to empower individuals and families to become self-sufficient, thereby enriching the quality of their lives.

JVCA Health Services

Primary Care Clinic

Our agency operates a primary care clinic for clients of all ages in Jackson and Vinton Counties. This program allows residents of these counties to receive adequate basic health care. Medicaid, Medicare and many private insurances are accepted. A sliding fee scale is offered for clients with no Insurance coverage. Staff members prepare an income analysis for new clients and make appropriate referrals to various inter-agency programs and outside agencies. Judith Lubbers, M.D., Board Certified in Family Practice, serves as Medical Director and provides physician services for the Health Clinic. Primary Care Clinic hours are held on Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Appointments can be made by calling (740) 384-3722 ext. 35 or toll free at 1-800-686-4339.

Child & Family Health Services

This program is provided through a grant from the Ohio Department of Health in order to provide health related services for the maternal and child population of Jackson County. Public & school-based health education and screenings, transportation to medical & health related appointments, free pregnancy testing, prenatal/preconception care coordination, and enabling services are provided. Through this program, our Agency provides many types of education including blood lead poisoning, sex and sexual responsibility, teenage pregnancy prevention, prenatal and preconceptual care, immunizations, dental health, communicable diseases and many others related to maternal & child health issues.

Children's Trust Fund

"Partners in Prevention" is a Jackson County CTF child abuse and neglect prevention program which combats abuse and neglect before it begins by targeting education for parents, service providers and the community. The program also provides at-risk parents, referred to the program, with education and support through a home visit format. Funding is made possible through a grant from the Jackson County Family & Children First Council. Referrals can be made by calling (740) 384-3722 ext. 37 or toll free at 1-800-686-4339.

Dental Sealant Program

The purpose of the Dental Sealant Program is to assist providers of public health services to improve access to dental sealants for high-risk children. Our program targets second and sixth grade students in the Vinton County, Wellston City, Jackson City, Oak Hill Union Local and Gallia County Schools. Students, with parental permission, are screened by a Dentist and sealants are placed by a Registered Dental Hygienist at no cost to the parents. Services are provided through a grant from the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Oral Health Services.

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		* Agency Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm * Call Toll FREE!!! 1-800-686-4339 * Summer Cooling runs through August 31st, 2005. Call (740) 384-3722 Ext. 20 for an appointment. * Pregnancy Testing Available! *Homes for Sale! Stick built, ready to move in. Call today! Ask for Rick or Susie.