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| 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
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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 VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION |
419-223-8522 |
| File claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Provide transportation to VA Medical facilities. Short term emergency assistance with food, shelter and utilities. |
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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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| 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.) |
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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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| 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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| 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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| INTERIM HEALTH CARE OF NORTHWEST OHIO, INC. |
419-228-2535 |
| High tech home care: vents, trachs, IV's, Nursing: RN and LPN for shifts and visits for pediatrics to adults, Home Health Aides, Homemakers/Companions: provides meals, light housekeeping, Provide Medicare, Medicaid, Passport, Insurance, Waiver, Private Pay and Workers Compensation Services, Home Infusion Therapy: product, supply and nursing. |
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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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| LIMA AREA HEAD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP |
419-384-3684 |
| Monthly meeting - 7 PM, 3rd Wednesday at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Info available 8am to 10pm, affiliated with Ohio TBI Assn. & National TBI Assn. Co-ordinator-Helen Griffith
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