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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 COUNCIL ON AGING, INC.	419-228-5135
1. Adult Day Service (Elderly Day Care Center) 2. Transportation to medical appointments, adult day care, meal sites, grocery, pharmacy, and other essential trips. 3. Information and Referral 4. Outreach: Advising persons of available services and assistance 5. Chore: Minor home repairs, yard work, heavy housework, grocery shopping, etc. 6. Caregiver's Program 7. Information and Assistance

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 HELP ME GROW	419-221-0014
-developmental screenings -connects families to community resources -transportation to medical appointment may be provided -family play groups and activities -newborn and maternal health checks

BUREAU FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL HANDICAPS, (BCMH)	Local: 419-228-4457, ODH: 419-245-2840
1. Diagnositc Services: provides comprehensive medical assessment to rule out or verify a suspected medically handicapping condition and to prepare a plan of treatment for any identified problems. 2. Treatment Services: provides definitive medical/surgical treatment for an eligible medically handicapping condition based on recognized Standards of Care. 3. Service Coordination Services: assists families to identify and obtain needed services for the Treatment Program. 4. Public Health Nursing Services

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

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.

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.

GOODWILL EASTER SEALS	419-228-4821
1. Vocational Evaluation/Assessment--Through a series of work samples and tests, Consumer's strenghts and interest are assessed. Provides a comprehensive evaluation of consumer's potential and setting of realistic vocational goal. 2. Work Adjustment Training--Consumers learn basic work skills necessary for maintaining successful employment in the competitive job market. 3. Job Coaching--Job coach provides one-to-one attention to get client started in employmnet. Goal is for consumers to function independently. 4. Job Development-This program assists the individual in attaining community employment based on skills and interest. 5. Work Services--Consumers work in a sheltered environment at their own pace. Each program is individualized with the goal to place consumers in competitive jobs. 6. Retail Sales Outlets--Goodwill operates retail stores in Lima (Eastside, 2314 Harding Road, 8AM to 9PM; Kenton (920 E. Columbus Street, 8AM to 9PM), St Mary's(212 E. Spring Street, 8AM to 9PM) and Van Wert (1220 S. Shannon Street, 9AM to 7PM). All stores are open Monday-Sunday. 7. Donation Center - 987 N. Cable Rd. Hours of operation: 10AM - 7PM. 8. Good Rides-Transportation services to and from work for persons who have barriers to tranportation.

LIMA CONVALESCENT HOME	419-224-9741
Skilled, Intermediate, and Custodial Nursing Care, Alzheimer's Care, Specialized Diets, Physical, occupational and speech therapy, Group Transportation.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY	1-800-FIGHT MS
1. Programs for people with MS and their families 2. Research updates 3. Loan closet 4. Education 5. Referrals

OHIO COALITION FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES	740-382-5452
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, OCECD, has a grant from the federal government to provide parent training, information and technical assistance for families of children with disabilities in Ohio, (birth to 22 years old) who would like improved educational services for their child. Disabilities are: from Ohio Operating Standards) *Autism *Cognitive Disability (Mental Retardation) *Deaf-Blindness *Deafness *Emotional Distrubance *Hearing Impairment *Multiple Disabilitise *Orthopedic Impairment *Other health impairment *specific Learning Disability *Speech or Language Impairment *Traumatic Brain Injury *Visual Impairment

OHIO YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM	419-482-6032
The Northwest Region of Ohio Youth Advocate Program provides therapeutic foster care. Some of the programs in addition to the therapeutic foster care program are a CANEI (Constant and Never Ending Improvement)program. CANEI is a restorative justice program for adolescents with histories of aggressive defiant behavior. In addition, we provide respite and emergency homes in the Allen County area. Ohio Youth Advocate Program works with youth that have had multiple placements and have experienced abuse and neglect. The youth in OYAP care are the more difficult to place and the hardest to maintain in their placements. Ohio Youth Advocate Program provides mental health services which include CSP, diagnostic assessments and ongoing support for the youth and the foster parent. OYAP provides support for the youth and the foster parent. OYAP provides adoption services and, if necessary, adoption updates.

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

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.

YW CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL	419-225-LINK (5465)
Provides Referrals for Child Care, Training, Consumer Education, Lending Materials, Fingerprinting and provides Start-up Information.