American Red Cross

About Us

The American Red Cross of South Central Ohio serves Adams, Athens, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Highland, Hocking, Pickaway, Ross and Vinton counties. We have offices located in Lancaster, Chillicothe, and Athens. We shelter, feed, provide health and mental health services and emotional support to victims of disaster. We provide disaster preparedness training and information for children and adults. We supply about 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply, teach lifesaving skills, and support our veterans, military members and their families. Approximately 90 percent of our workforce is volunteers.