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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. |
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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 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 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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| ARTSPACE LIMA |
419-222-1721 |
| Exhibitions 7 times a year in our 2 galleries, art classes for children and adults, Rally in the Square 16 consecutive Fridays in Summer, Community Outreach. Beautiful galleries and conference rooms available for rent. |
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| 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. |
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| COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS OF GREATER LIMA |
419-227-1303 |
| Liaison with Ohio Arts Council, Acts as advocate for the Arts, Assists arts organizations--all phases, Resource for questions concerning art, art programs, Publishes monthly Calendar of Events, Initiator and catalyst for: Special arts events, e.g., dance, mime, opera, and theatre, Summer Concert-in-the-Parks series, Artist residencies in the schools and community, Shakespeare student matinees, Children's theatre, Workshops.
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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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| GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OHIO APPLESEED RIDGE REGION |
419-225-4085 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is a girl-led, volunteer-driven organization that provides programming to help girls discover more about themselves, increase self-esteem, and learn life skills; provide non-formal, experimental education opportunities in camping, community service, arts and crafts, and more; and provides training, development, and enrichment opportunities for adult volunteers. |
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| 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.
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| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - LIMA AREA, INC. |
419-222-4937 |
| 1. Constructing houes that are sold to lower income persons and families at no profit through 20 year no interest loans
2. nurturing families in basic homeownership skills
3 providing volunteer opportunities for serving others through assisting in the preparation for construction and the building of houses for qualified families. |
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| HEARTBEAT OF LIMA |
419-222-7945 |
| 1. 24-Hour Phone Hotline
2. Pregnancy Testing
3. Maternity and Infant Clothing and Supplies
4. Emergency Supplies of Formula and Diapers (with referral)
5. Education
6.Incentive Programs |
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| HOUSING |
419-221-5147 |
| 1. HOME ReNew low-interest home rehabilitation loans.
2. Emergency repair forgivableloans for emergency rehab.
3. First Home Lima - up to $6,000 for down payment and closing costs when buying a house. Homeownership classes.
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| LA LECHE LEAGUE OF LIMA |
419-339-9848 or 419-999-1227 Carol coleader-999-12 |
| Telephone help to mothers with questions of a non-medical nature concerning breastfeeding, Provide information and free literature to doctors offices, childbirth classes, schools or individuals on advantages of breastfeeding, overcoming difficulties, the family & the breastfed baby, and nutrition and weaning, Speakers for organizations & groups including high school and childbirth classes, Membership includes subscription to bi-monthly 'New Beginnings'Parenting Magazine and a discount on items available through the League. |
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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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