Resources for the limb loss community in the Mid-Ohio Valley: Marietta, Ohio; Belpre, Ohio; Parkersburg, West Virginia

  • Peer Visitor.  This is THE BEST RESOURCE you can provide to a new amputee.
    Certified Peer Visitors through the Amputee Coalition can be coordinated:
    • Nationally through the Amputee Coalition Amputee-coalition.org  888-267-5669 ext. 8108
    • Locally through Nancy Miller @ 740-421-4211.  

  • Certified / Licensed Prosthetist.  Free Consultations.
          Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics
          2354 Richmiller Lane, Belpre, Ohio 45714   740-421-4211
          2311 Ohio Ave Ste B, Parkersburg, WV 26101  304-699-2373
          MillerPO.com    

  • Prosthetic Users Group.  PUGMOV.com 
    Amputee Support Group – Marietta, Belpre OH, Parkersburg, WV
    Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm
    Usually at Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics, 2354 Richmiller Lane, Belpre, OH 45714 . Check online to verify location or call 740-421-4211
    Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProstheticUsersGroup

  • Amputee Certified Therapy Dog – Keating.  Call Nancy Miller of Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics @ 740-421-4211 to arrange a visit or email [email protected]    

  • The Amputee Center
    2311 Ohio Ave. Ste B Parkersburg, WV 26101  https://www.theamputeecenter.com https://www.facebook.com/theamputeecenter  Call 304-699-2373
    A place where amputees and community members at all levels of ability feel welcomed and motivated to exercise, improve their physical and mental health and learn about resources available to them.
    Fitness Powered by MOVExercise, Reiki by Higher Visions, Private Peer Visits, Group Support

  • Amps4Ohio Amps4ohio.com
    Amputee Support Group – Columbus, Ohio
    Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/amps4ohio/

  • Amputee Coalition – Amputee-coalition.org
    National Non-profit – education, support, advocacy for limb loss.
    • Provides variety of printed resource material
      • First Steps Magazine
      • Insurance Coverage & Reimbursement
      • Variety of brochures on topics such as Phantom Limb Pain, Amputees Share Their Secrets of Success, Being a Caregiver: Beginning Your New Journey
    • Annual National Conference for amputees, variety of webinars.

  • Driver Rehabilitation Program – Marietta Memorial Hospital
    • Outpatient Rehabilitation Department 740-374-1422    

  • OPAF – Orthotics & Prosthetics Activities Foundation
         www.opaffirstclinics.org
         Changing Lives through Adaptive Recreation – variety of national events all around the country. Usually free for amputee

  • Adaptive Sports Connection
         6000 Harriott Rd. Powell, OH 43065    614-389-3921
         https://adaptivesportsconnection.org/
         Sports, outdoor and therapeutic recreation for all ages with disabilities.

  • Steve’s Vans – Marietta Mobility
        211 S 8th St.  Marietta, OH 45750 https://www.svcustoms.com/
       Adapts vehicles to sell
       Rents wheelchair accessible van