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THE SALVATION ARMY	419-224-9055
1. Spiritual 2. Food Pantry 3. Emergency Assistance 4. Christmas Assistance 5. Sports and Gym Programs 6. Educational Programs 7. Social Development Programs 8. Boys and Girls Club 9. Substance and Alcohol Abuse Program

AFL-CIO COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT	419-227-6341
Information & Referral: Interview and refer people with problems to the proper agencies for assistance, Education program: Conduct union counseling seminars and speak to labor organizations regarding community services available in the community, Organize community service committees in local unions: Organize and direct organized labor's involvement in the United Way.

AIDS RESOURCE CENTER	419-222-0827
Case management, crisis intervention, support groups, and emergency financial aid. Also, limited availability of prevention/education services to at risk groups as well as those currently infected/affected by HIV-call to request a presentation, etc.

ALLEN COUNTY BOARD OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES	419-221-1385
School Age, Pre-Vocational/Transitional, Sheltered Employment, Senior Services, Case Management, Family Resources, Supported Living, Transportation, Adult Services Home Based, Coordinate Residential Services, Early Intervention, Help Me Grow, Adult Activity Services and Community Based Services.

ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER	419-222-1836
Parent Mentor - Information and support to families of disabled children, Preschool Services – Programming for disabled children (ages 3-5), Work Study – Vocational training and support of disabled students (ages 14-21), Speech and School Psychology- assessment and intervention, ED, MH, and Gifted Programming- classroom programming for these students, Alternative Center- educational programming for “at–risk’ students.

ALLEN COUNTY GIFTED SERVICES	419-222-1836 or 419-224-4607
1. Program provided in our county schools for gifted students. Most students range from grades 3-6. 2. Maintains contact with legislators at state and national level to promote legislation for improvement and expansion of services for gifted children. 3. Provides workshops on various topics concerning exceptional children. 4. Conducts academic bowls and leagues. 5. Organizes and conducts Allen County Spelling Bee. 6. Assists area schools with the identification of gifted students. 7. Coordinates a Women in Science day for the 7th and 8th grade girls every other year in conjunction witth the SESA program. 8. Offers a summer professional course for college credits for teachers as needed.

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).

ALLEN COUNTY JUVENILE COURT/Treatment & Detention CENTER	419 227-5531 Treatment/Detention 419 998-5240
Diversion Department--provides diversion services and counseling for unruly and some delinquent youth (e.g., truants, runaways) and their parents designed to eliminate the need for formal court intervention. Located at 1800 Allentown Gd, Suite B Lima, Ohio 45805, phone 998-5249. Probation Department--official supervision of adjudicated unruly and delinquent offenders within the community, Detention Center--provides temporary secure care for children pending court adjudication or disposition, Treatment Center--provides treatment, individual, family, group, and mental health counseling, and educational services for children in a secure setting after a court adjudication of delinquency, Day Treatment Program provides treatment, counseling and educational services to children in a non-secure setting after court adjudication, Restitution Program-provides a work-based program to permit adjudicated youth an opportunity to pay their court-ordered victim restitution, Community Services Program-provides a work-based program to permit adjudicated youth an opportunity to give service to their community as a form of rehabilitation.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY	419-225-8860
Resource, Information and guidance, Look good/feel better, Reach to recovery, Early support, Special touch, Man to man, I can cope, Great american smokeout, advocacy, Comprehensive school health education programs, Hope lodge, Camp friendship, www.oh.cancer.org.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF OHIO	800-231-5864
Smoking Cessation Programs, Tobacco Prevention Programs, Research, Asthma Education, Information on tuberculosis, emphysema, histoplasmosis, and other lung diseases.

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,

APOLLO CAREER CENTER: ADULT WORKFORCE EDUCATION	419-998-2999/3000
Full Time: Manufacturing, Engineering, Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance,Chemical Operator, Welding, Heavy Equipment, Truck Driving, Light Commercial Residential Construction, Nurse Aide, Licensed Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology,Network Systems Specialists, Early Childhood Development and Care including Continuing Education, Law Enforcement and Office & Computer Specialist. (Part-Time) includes: Into/Advanced Computer software Classes, Special Interest,Basic Riders cours (Motorcycle), computer certification courses ( Net+, A+, etc.), Industrial courses, Construction courses. Other: Testing and Assessment, Customized training, Public Safety Courses (EMT, Fire, etc.)

BLUFFTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL	419-358-0268
1. Basic Education 2. Letters 3. Social skills 4. Colors 5. Prepare for Kindergarten

BRADFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION	419-228-7766
Recreation, Education, Social activities, Forum, Rentals. Bradfield Community Association offers direct, educational, and self-help services.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES	419-244-6711
Pregnancy counseling assists parents struggling with an unplanned pregnancy to make responsible decisions for the permanent care of their child. Help is given to develop the skills necessary for healthy beginnings in parenting the child or assistance for parents who choose to make an adoption plan for their child. With adoption decisions the birth parents are involved in selecting the right home for their child. A full range of pre adoption and post adoption services are provided to couples wanting to adopt and for families who have adopted. Services include domenstic and international home studies, education and training and post placement and supervision of adoptive placements. Adoption is a life long process which Catholic Charities prepares families for and supports them through out life. Search and reunion services are available for birth parents and adopted persons. Catholic Charitites - Diocese of Toledo Family Connections Program is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to license homes and place infants into homes.

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.

CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER OF LIMA, INC., Lima Memorial Health System	419-226-5046
1. Developmental classes for ages 18 months to school age 2. Individualized therapy services 3. Equestrian Therapy 4. Transportation services 5. Parent Education (H.O.P.E. In Services)-monthly 6. Abilities Baseball League

COMMUNITY CONNECTION FOR OHIO OFFENDERS, INC., DIVISION OF ALVIS HOUSE	419-225-8793
Community Services-Post Release Services: Community Connection offers support, assistance, consultations, transitional and educational programming and referrals for offenders, ex-offenders and their families. Services include: case management, employment assistance, information and referral services, and other assistance on an as needed basis. Insititutional Services-Aunt Mary's Storybook Project: Incarcerated parents tape record books for their children to strengthen family bonds and encourage literacy. Currently established in 12 Ohio prisons. Prison Literacy: Trained inmate tutors teach inmate students to increase their reading skills. Using the newspaper as a teaching tool, students gain basic life-skills and increase their employability. Restorative Justice:Community Connection addresses repairing the harm done to individuals by providing: a)victim awareness panels to offenders, b)the opportunity for victims of violent crimes to dialogue with their offenders, and c)ex-offender speakers to address inmates concerning personal accountability. We work to bridge the gap between victims and offenders in a constructive manner.

COVENANT MINISTRY SERVICES	419-228-2070
1. Individual Therapy 2. Marital Therapy 3. Family Therapy 4. Group Therapy 5. Consultation and educational programs for clergy, churches and civic groups

CROSSROADS CRISIS CENTER, INC.	419-228-4357
Crossroads provides a 24-hourr safe and secure shelter in a confidential location. Other services include: 24-hour crisis line, advocacy through victim educational support group, one on one support, safety planning, court advocacy (accompaniment , assistance, with criminal and civil protection orders, case notification, assistance with victim impact statements) victim rights information, assist with crime victim compensation, VINE information, batterers intervention, juvenile prevention/intervention program, community awareness and trainings.

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