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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 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.

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

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,

CITY RECREATION DIVISION	419-221-5195
Softball leagues for men, women, girls and co-ed, baseball league for boys, tennis facilities, public swimming at Schoonover Pool, paddle boats at Schoonover Lake,and waterslide, volleyball leagues for men, women and co-ed, basketball for boys, girls, cross country ski rentals, shelter house reservations, ball diamond reservations, pool rental, gym rental and girls gym hockey, flag football for adults, Riverwalk bike rentals and a skateboard park. Community encouraged to get involved through adopt-a-park, park watch and youth sponsorship. Youth golf lessons/league. Billiards. Fishing workshops. Proffesional sport outings. Summer playground program. Faurot Park winter activities. Abilities baseball league. Special events available throughout the year.

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

CROSSROADS CRISIS CENTER, INC.	419-228-4357
Crossroads provides a 24-hourr safe and secure shelter in a confidential location. Other services include: 24-hour crisis line, advocacy through victim educational support group, one on one support, safety planning, court advocacy (accompaniment , assistance, with criminal and civil protection orders, case notification, assistance with victim impact statements) victim rights information, assist with crime victim compensation, VINE information, batterers intervention, juvenile prevention/intervention program, community awareness and trainings.

DAYBREAK	(937) 395-4600
Crisis Hotline Shelter Individual, Family and Group Counseling, Case Management, Meals, Substance Abuse Prevention.

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.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF ALLEN COUNTY	419-991-1775
1. matching companion animals with life long, loving owners and homes. 2. limited acceptance of unwanted dogs and cats due to among other things, our no-kill philosophy 3. animal cruelty, neglect and abandonment investigations. 4. human education and community outreach programs 5. injured/sick cat rescue

LIMA RESCUE Mission	419-224-6961
Free breakfast and dinner, clothing handed out as needed. Men can stay in the dormitory and after that may apply for a private room. The Lima Rescue Mission also has children's ministries, and holds after school classes for inner city children and a day camp for them in the summer.

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

SAMARITAN HOUSE	419-222-4663
1. Individual Case Management that focuses on homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, financial, employment, and other issues that might be coupled with the client's lack of housing. 2. Meals provided to residents. 3. Laundry facilities for residents. 4. Parenting Programs. 5. Drug/Alcohol Program. 6. Employment Training Program. 7. Overnight House Program for single women without children. 8. Project SUCCEED- a whole health/wellness program that includes literacy upgrading.

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.