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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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| 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
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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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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| BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES-Allen County Health Department |
419-228-4457 |
| Certified copies of birth and death certificates, legitimization of children, genealogy research, birth verifications. Effective July 1, 2003 Ohio law prohibits the issuance of uncertified copies. Records available for Allen County only.
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| BLANCHARD VALLEY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM/Bluffton Hospital |
419-358-9010 |
| Complete OB services. 24 Hour emergency services, surgical services, plastic and aesthetics critical care and medical/surgical services, outpatient services that include: lab, radiology,CAT Scan, physical therapy, cardio-pulmonary, mammography, ultrasound and occupational therapy, Specialty Clinic: ENT, gastroenterology, orthopedic, sports medicine, surgery,hematology/oncology, ophthalmology, arthritis and rheumatology, pain management and OBGYN. |
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| 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
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| 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. |
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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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| DELPHOS SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. |
419-692-1331 |
| 1- Transportation –doctors, grocery, luncheon café, banks, to conduct personal business. 2-Chore-Minor home repairs, snow removal, lawn mowing, leaf raking, seasonal cleaning, grocery shopping, picking up medicine running errands, 3- Luncheon Café – Monday-Friday 4- Outreach- assistance with Medicare, energy assistance programs, etc.. 5-Caregivers Information Library; 6-Health Assessment-Blood Pressure Checks twice a month; monthly foot care; monthly hearing clinic; exercise program twice a week, yearly flu shots. 7- Socialization – cards, bingo, wii, etc.. |
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| DESTINY HOUSE TRANSITIONAL FACILITY FOR WOMEN |
419-222-3966 |
| Daily Bible Study, Twelve Step Program, MRT (moral recognition therapy), Group Therapy, personal counseling. Clean modern living accommodations, laundry faciliites, secure facility, and life skills. We have healthy meals and assistance with job placement. Assistance with GED program, degree programs offered (if requested). We train motivational skills and self image. We have formal graduation upon the completion of the program. We also furnish transportation when possible. |
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| FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS |
419-222-1168 EXT 1131 |
| 1. Diagnostic Assessment
2. Counseling-Outpatient, In home
3. Psychiatric Services
4. Case Management
5. Parenting Education
6. Early Childhood Screening and Parent Education services 0-5 years.
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| H.E.L.P. (HEALTH EDUCATION LINKS FOR PEOPLE, INC.) |
419-227-7646 |
| 1. Buddy and Baby & You (B.A.B.Y.) Project mission is to improve the health outcomes of at-risk expectant parents and their infants.
2. Weekly lifeskills/parenting classes for participants and their support persons.
3. Recruit and train support persons for participants.
4. Provide emergency supplies of diapers, formula and maternal/infant items by referral.
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