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| ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES |
419-228-2621 |
| Financial Assistance: Ohio Works First (formerly ADC), Medicaid, Food Stamps and Disability Assistance, Social Services For Adults, Families and Children, Case Management, Home Management & Transportation, Chore, Homemaker, and Protective Services for Adults, Health Related Services (including Healthchek and At Risk Pregnancy Program), Information & Referral, Ohio Works First and Workforce Investment Act Employment and Training Services; Including the ACCENT One-Step Employment Center; LEAP, Day Care.
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| ALLEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-Allen County Combined Health District |
419-228-4457 |
| The Health Department has several divisions that offer a variety of services. Vital Statistics records and issues birth and death records. The Maternal/Child Health programs provide Pregnancy testing and Medicaid application assistance for pregnant women. Health Department nurses coordinate Allen County's Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH). Pregnancy testing is available on Wednesdays and Fridays 8-9am and through the Family Planning Program (419-228-6154). Nurses also oversee Communicable Disease Control which includes general communicable disease and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). An STD clinic is available on Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm. Tuberculosis (T.B.) testing is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8-9am and 3-4pm. Immunization Clinics for children are held every Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm, Thursday 8:30-10:30am, with satellite locations at various times/locations around the county*. Nutritional counseling and supplemental foods are provided through the WIC Program (419-224-8200). Public health education is provided in the areas of AIDS, heart disease, nutrition, physical activity, and the health ministries program. HIV/AIDS testing is available by appointment. The Environmental Health Division regulates restaurants and swimming pools, provides sewage and plumbing inspections & issues well permits. The Environmental Division also provides follow-up for animal bites and public health complaints. Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening provided through Women's Preventive Healthcare Project, and community agencies. They also provide physician and community education. (419-224-4500). *Appointments may be scheduled for childhood immunizations (419-228-4457). Adult and travel vaccines are available by appointment (419-228-4457). |
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| AMERICAN RED CROSS - Allen County Chapter |
419-227-5121 |
| Blood related service-blood donor drives; Service to Military Families-sends reports/verifications to military for emergencey notification/leaves, Liaison between military personnel and families; Disaster Preparedness-maintains community-wide disaster plan, Teaches community disaster education, Trains and sends workers to national disaster sites, DAT responds to single family fires; Disaster Relief-emergency assistance (food, shelter, clothing) and other vital needs to disaster victims; First Aid Training-a variety of programs for children of all ages and adults that include babysitting, basic aid training, First Aid for Children today, scout badge fulfillment, various seminars on First Aid topics as well as four hour certified course; CPR-adult, infant, child one man rescuer training that covers rescue breathing, choking, cardiac emergencies and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Professional rescuer training that covers two man CPR, using a hard mask and bag valve mask is available; Health services-other Red Cross certifications: HIV/AIDS, Bloodborne Pathogens, 'Til Help Arrives, AED; Nursing-a wide range of topics and seminars offered including HIV/AIDS training, Home Care, BP screenings, talks and programs can be tailor made to suite a group's needs; Workplace-training for companies at their discretion. Courses are recognized by OSHA and can be taught on-site and broken into modules. Classes range from CPR and First Aid to Blood Borne Pathogens; Water Safety-swimming courses ages 6 months and up. Also offer lifeguard, water safety instructor training, basic water rescue; Special volunteer and nursing projects; Youth services; Planned Giving-estate planning information/seminars, |
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| CHILD HEALTH CLINIC-Allen County Health Department |
419-228-4457 |
| The Child Health Clinic offers a variety of services to children who do not have a family doctor. Services include: Well Child Screening, age 0-21; Screenings for lead, sickle cell and low blood iron; Growth and Nutritional Assessment; Developmental Screening; Vision and Hearing Screening; Immunizations checked and updated; Health Education; Early discharge and 2 week check-ups for new babies; Referrals to Specialists when appropriate. Social services available include: Psychological Assessment, Screening, Referrals, and limited Counseling. |
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| COMFORT KEEPERS |
419-229-1031 |
| Light Housekeeping (Dusting, Dishes, Sweeping Floors, Bathrooms), Meal Preparation, Laundry and Linen services, Grocery Shopping, Errand Services, Help with Bathing, Medication Reminders and Transportation ( to Doctor, etc.), Personal Care,Incontinent Care, Full Bathing, and Spoon Feeding. |
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| CRIME VICTIM SERVICES |
419-222-8666 |
| 1. 24 Hour Rape Crisis Line and response
2. Domestic violence Crisis Line and Shelter (Putnam Co. only)
3. Victim rights and hearing notifications
4. Court Advocacy and Victim Impact Statements
5. Assistance with (state) compensation, (criminal) restitution, and (local) emergency costs
6. Crisis counseling
7. Victim Ministry
8. Victim Offender Mediation
9. Victim Impact Panels
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| EASTER SEALS |
419-222-7047 |
| 1.Benefits Analysis – Individualized analysis of the impact to the consumers’ Social Security benefits if employed within the community. 2. Job Seeking Skills Training – Focuses on preparing individuals for job search in the community by participating in class discussion on completing job applications, preparing for job interviews, writing cover letters and resumes, also increases the awareness of the labor market in this area. 3. Business Skills Training – Teaches computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Mavis Beacon) and customer service training. 4. Janitorial Training – Assists individuals of obtaining janitorial skills through a classroom setting to assist individuals in the community who are either a displaced worker, convicted felon, or any individual having a hard time finding employment in the community. |
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| HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE |
419-222-8109 |
| 1. Companionship, meal preparation
2. Medication reminders, personal care assistance
3. Light housekeeping
4. Incidental transportation, errands
5. 24 hour care
6. Referrals
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| LIMA ALLEN COUNCIL ON COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (LACCA) |
419-227-2586 |
| 1. Homeownership -counseling and classes 2. RISE self-sufficiency program 3. Community Technology Center 4. Emergency rent and utility assistance 5. RXAIM emergency prescription assistance 6. Mediation 7. Fair Housing 8. Head Start/Early Head Start/Childcare/ELI 9. Child Development Services 10. Microenterprise-small business planning 11. AL-DAP First time home buyer down payment assistance 12. KIND-Kids in Need of Dads 13. PVFF-Partnership for Violence Free Families 14. Financial Literacy 15. Foreclosure Prevention 16. HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Winter/Summer |
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| LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM |
419-228-3335 |
| Lima Memorial Health System, a 2006 Solucient 100 Top Hosiptal Award Winner, is a partner with ProMedica Health System. Lima Memorial was founded in 1899 as Lima City Hospital by the citizens of the Lima community. We are a community-centered, not-for-profit health care organization with more than 1600 employees and 26 facilities in our 10-county service area in west central Ohio. Our services include the region's only Cycle II Accredited Chest Pain Center, the Heart Center, and advanced Emergency Center and Level II Trauma Center, the Cancer Institute, the Family Birth Center, the Women's Health Center, the Wellness Center and a network of primary care, pediatric and specialist physicians in our Lima Memorial Professional Corporation (LMPC) group. |
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| LIMA RESCUE Mission |
419-224-6961 |
| Free breakfast and dinner, clothing handed out as needed. Men can stay in the dormitory and after that may apply for a private room. The Lima Rescue Mission also has children's ministries, and holds after school classes for inner city children and a day camp for them in the summer. |
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| SAMARITAN HOUSE |
419-222-4663 |
| 1. Individual Case Management that focuses on homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, financial, employment, and other issues that might be coupled with the client's lack of housing.
2. Meals provided to residents.
3. Laundry facilities for residents.
4. Parenting Programs.
5. Drug/Alcohol Program.
6. Employment Training Program.
7. Overnight House Program for single women without children.
8. Project SUCCEED- a whole health/wellness program that includes literacy upgrading.
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| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION |
419-228-7401 |
| 1. Assistance in filing claims for Social Security, SSI and/or Medicare
2. Assistance in applying for a Social Security number or replacement card
3. Answers to inquiries about Social Security, SSI, or Medicare
4. Assistance in filing appeals
5. Information and referral services
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| ST. RITA'S THRIFT STORE |
419-226-9662 |
| Contribution to needy as referred by area agencies. Contribution to disasters-local through international |
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| WEST OHIO FOOD BANK |
419-222-7946 |
| Most food provided to agencies at 0-19c/lb, PR, general food drive, technical assistance, Speakers bureau, 35,000square foot warehouse. |
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| WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN, WIC-Supplemental Food Program |
419-224-8200 |
| For eligible participants WIC provides: nutrition and breastfeeding education, referrals for health care, immunization screening and referrals, breastpumps when available and supplemental foods. The foods include infant formula, milk, cereal, juices, eggs, peanut butter or beans. Tuna fish and carrots available for women who are breast feeding.
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