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ACCENT OHIO	419-999-0360
Occupational Skills Training, Career Counseling, Skill Upgrading, On-site Computer Training, GED Classes, Job Readiness Programs, Employment Retention Services, Eligibility for Workforce Investment Act Funding. On the job training,Incumbent worker training, applicant screening, skills assessment.

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 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.

ALLEN METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY	419-228-6065
1. Rent Assistance 2. Homeownership Program 3. Self-Sufficiency Programs including Financial Literacy

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.

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.

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 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

MARIMOR INDUSTRIES, INC.	419-221-1226
1. Sheltered Employment 2. Job Development 3. Job Coaching 4. Transportation 5. Senior Services

NEIGHBORHOOD RELIEF THRIFT STORE	419-999-GIVE (4483)
Free assistance of clothing, linens, beds, furniture, baby items and other items.

NORTHWOOD/MAPLEWOOD LEARNING CENTER	419-229-0444
1. After School Program 2. Summer Program 3. Prevention Programs 4. GED Classes 5. Computer Lab 6. Case Management

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES	419-222-1533
1. Unemployment Compensation Services offered at the One Stop (ACCENT) 2. Employment Services and (SCOTI on-line) 3. Career Counseling 4. Labor Market Information 5. Workshops for Veterans 6. Workshops for the newly unemployed customer 7. Employment recruitment for employers

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.

RHODES STATE COLLEGE	419-995-8320
1. Academic Advising, Admission and Registration. 2. Financial Aid Counseling. 3. Scholarship Opportunities. 4. Learning Assistance Programs. 5. Career and Placement Services. 6. Student Activities, including athletics, social and cultural programs. 7. Solutions, etc...-training for business, industry, health and public services that can be custom designed for on and off-site programming. Call 419-995-8406.

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

THE MARSH FOUNDATION	419-238-5437 (KIDS)
1. Group Homes one Male (1-10 clients)Ages 7-17 one Female (1-10 clients)Ages 7-17 2. Treatment Foster Care 3. Program A: Specialized residential sex offender treatment-Marsh Individualized Treatment Services (MITS). One group home: 1-10 males; ages 10-17 Program B. Sex offender treatment foster care with specialized homes. 4. Counseling/Psychotherapy Services - Ohio Department of Mental Health Certified 5. Testing a. Diagnostic Assessments b. Psychosexual Assessments c. Full range battery of intelligence, achievement, personality, and projective testing with analysis, interpretation with an evaluative psychological report. 6. Community Support Provider (C.S.P.)/Case Manager. 7. Family Based -in-home - or - home-based - services. 8. On grounds school, part of the Lincolnview Local School System 9. Registered Nurse on Contract Updated 05/07/2004

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.

YWCA OF LIMA, Young Women's Christian Association	419-228-8664
Adult, Youth, and Family Programs sports, aquatics and educational, Tutoring through Achievers Club, Low income housing Spring and West St. Bldg., Senior Programs physical and educational.