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Allen County The
County Resource Directory Please click this link: http://www.co.allen.oh.us/ |
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| Adult Protective Services Allen County Adult Protective Service. 550 W. Elm Street Lima, Ohio 45801 Phone: 419-228-2621 |
Handles reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals over 60 years of age in non-institutionalized settings . | ||||||
| Area on Aging Allen County Council On Aging 215 N Central Avenue Lima, Ohio 45801 Phone: 419-228-5135 Fax: 419-228-3812 |
Provides social events at Council on Aging. Issues Golden Buckeye cards. Call for dates and times for Transportation, Tours, Daycare, etc. | ||||||
| Child Protective Service Allen County Child Protective Service 330 North Elizabeth Street Lima, Ohio 45801 Phone: 419-227-8590 Fax: 419-229-2296 |
The agency is mandated by law and committed to: Investigating all reports of child abuse, neglect, or dependency Providing casework staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through emergency on-call services. Responding to emergency situations in one hour when a child is reported to be at imminent risk. Providing supportive services to children and their families to eliminate abuse and neglect of children. Providing substitute care for abused, neglected, and dependent children who cannot safely remain in their homes. Providing permanent homes, through adoption, for those children, who can never be reunited with their parents or legal custodian. | ||||||
| Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services Allen County Crisis Line Stopover 24 Hour Crisis Line Phone: 317-653-9301 Fax: 317-633-8608 Email: stopover@one.net |
Helps battered and sexually abused women by providing temporary housing, counseling, support groups, and court advocacy. Site of housing confidential | ||||||
| Department of Job and Family Services Allen County Job and Family Service 1501 South Dixie Highway, Post Office Box 4506 Lima, Ohio 45804 Phone419-228-2621 Fax: 419-227-2448 Email: N/A |
The Department administers traditional "welfare" programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Title XX Social Services, Child Day Care, Fraud Investigation and Overpayment Recovery. | ||||||
| Information and Referral Allen County Information and Referral 550 W. Elm St Lima , Ohio Phone: 419-228-6575 Email: N/A |
Will refer to sources of free food and/or clothing, based on need. | ||||||
| Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Allen County Board of MRDD 2500 Ada Road Lima, Ohio 45801 Phone: 419-221-1385 Email: N/A |
Allen County Board of MRDD offers services based on individual needs and desires. Eligible individuals receive assistance in developing a service plan that is “person-centered” and tailored to suit a person’s specific needs. | ||||||
| American Red Cross 610 S Collett St. Lima, Ohio 45805 Phone: 419-227-5121 Fax: 419-222-0416 |
Offers First Aid classes, including adult CPR (cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation). Moderate fee. Call for schedule. Offers CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) classes for infant through adult emergencies. Moderate fee. Call for schedule. |
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| Misc. Resource Association for Mentally Retarded Citizens 546 S Collett Street Lima, Ohio 45805 Phone: 419-225-6285 Fax: 419-228-7770 |
Provides support and assistance to individuals and
families challenged with mental retardation and other developmental
disabilities and fosters programs on their behalf. Services: Day Care,
Summer Day Camp, Summer Weekend Camp, 4-H-Program, Education Trainings,
Residential Services, Human Right and Legislative Advocacy. Hours 7:30 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. |
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Misc. Resource Ombudsman 3013 W. Elm Street Lima, Ohio 45805 1-800-653-7778 |
The Ombudsman addresses the concerns of consumers in a variety of long term care settings. by investigating and resolving complaints; Promoting the enforcement of laws and regulations; Advising and recommending policy to sttae andd federal government agencies on long term care issuses; and educating the public, consumers, providers, and policy makers. | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Crossroads Crisis Center Post Office Box 643 Lima, Ohio 45802 Phone: 419-228-4357 |
Helps battered and sexually abused women by providing temporary housing, counseling, support groups, and court advocacy. Site of housing confidential | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Easter Seal Society 320 N. Kenilworth Ave. Lima, Ohio Phone: 419-222-7047 |
Provides equipment loan or assistance with expenses
of equipment and/or medication, if the person needing assistance is
not covered by another agency. Assists adults and children. Examples of conditions for which Easter Seal assistance is sometimes available: arthritis, stroke, amputation, post-polio syndrome, and others |
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| Misc. Resource Allen County Alzheimer's Respite Program Phone: 1-800-653-7723 |
Provides referral for intermittent in-home respite (relief) care for families caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease, or related disorders, including Parkinson Disease, Pick's Disease, Huntington Disease, multi-infarct syndrome (multiples strokes affecting the mind), and others. Services are provided by local home care agencies. | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Goodwill Industries 949 S. Main Street Lima, Ohio Phone: 419-228-4821 Email: N/A |
Provides job training and referral, and vocational evaluation; part‑time job opportunities also available, based on demand. | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Helping Hands Home Health Agency 3719 Shawnee Road Lima, Ohio Phone: 419-991-1822 Fax: 419-999-2983 Email: N/A |
Programs in which participating: Medicare, Medicaid Waiver, Passport, Care Coordination, Alzheimer's Respite Service, and private insurance. Also offers bed and bath service, private duty homemaker home health aides, and companions. | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Lutheran Social Service 797 S. Main Street Lima, Ohio Phone: 419-222-8637 Email: N/A |
Provides a broad range of services for low and moderate income people of all ages, races and creeds. Its core programs are free-food distribution and emergency-housing assistance. | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Metropolitan Housing Council 600 South Main Street Lima, Ohio 45804 Phone: 419-228-6065 Fax: 419-228-1018 Email: webmaster@allenmha.com |
Serve the entire community. Educate families in the areas of home management, economic home ownership. Promote crime-free and drug-free housing. Collaborate with governmental, community, and resident organizations. Explore housing development activities, and maintain solid fiscal management. | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Salvation Army 614 E Market Street Lima, Ohio Phone: 419-224-9055 |
Provides assistance with food and/or clothing to people of all ages, based on need | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Social Security 550 W. Elm Street Lima, Ohio Phone: 1-800-772-1213 |
Assists with needs for food, clothing, emergency housing, utilities, life-threatening lack of medication, etc. Do not have to be on public assistance or pension to qualify for assistance. | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Allen County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 331 E. Market St . Lima, Ohio Phone: 419-222-7773/ 800-653-7778 |
Handles complaints concerning quality of services provided to persons of all ages residing in nursing homes and adult care facilities, and those 60 and over receiving in-home services. Seeks to identify, verify, and resolve these complaints. | ||||||
| Misc. Resource Allen County Walter T. Hanley House 201 S. Cable Road Lima, Ohio Phone: 419-224-1606 Email: N/A |
Licensed adult care facility for full time residents. Provides meals, clean living environment, and some assistance with activities of daily living. | ||||||
Rx for Ohio Website; |
RxforOhio is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer. | ||||||
MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES BOARD OF ALLEN COUNTY 1541 ALLENTOWN ROAD LIMA, OHIO PHONE; 419-222-5120 FAX; 419-222-0860 CLICK BELOW TO VIEW WEBSITE; |
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Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) guide to Disability Resources on the Internet.
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| Allen County Health Department Health Department Hours and Phone Numbers 219 Market St. Lima, Oh 45801 Main Phone Number: 419-228-4457 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday |
OUR MISSION: The mission of the Allen County Health Department is to protect and improve the health of all Allen County citizens by preventing disease and promoting good health and access to quality health care |
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| Simply EZ Home Delivered Meals
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Simply
EZ has been recognized numerous times by the Central Ohio Area Agency
on Aging for Exemplary Performance in Providing Home Care Services. |
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Allen County Veterans Service Commission 301 N. Main Street Phone: |
Veterans Services Assistance in making application for benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Financial Assistance (Administered by the Allen County Veterans Service Commission) Information and guidance in obtaining aid from various federal, state, and local organizations Transportation for medical treatment to Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Grave Markers, Flag holders and Flags. Memorial Day Ceremonies
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ACCENT - Allen County Center for Employment and Training http://www.accentohio.org/allen/default.asp 1501 S. Dixie Hwy. |
The Allen County Center for Employment and Training (ACCENT) provides a customer-focused system of training and employment services to job seekers and employers. ACCENT provides a wide array of employment services from a number of agencies in a single office. Services include assessment of skills and aptitudes, case management, support services, and job retraining among others. | ||||||
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SafeLink Wireless
is a government supported program
Lifeline Assistance is part of a program that was created by the government to provide discounted or free telephone service to income-eligible consumers. To help bring you this important benefit, SafeLink Wireless is proud to offer Lifeline Service. Through our Lifeline Service you will receive FREE cellular service , a FREE cell phone , and FREE Minutes every month! SafeLink Wireless Service does not cost anything – there are no contracts, no recurring fees and no monthly charges. Any Minutes you do not use will roll-over. Features such as caller ID, call waiting and voicemail are all also included with your service. If you need additional Minutes, you can buy TracFone Airtime Cards at any TracFone retailer Walmart, Walgreens, Family Dollar, etc). SafeLink Airtime Cards will be available soon. |
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