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Mercer
County
The
County Resource Directory
provides a self-service database of agencies
and programs serving County residents.
Click this link: http://www.mercerCountyOhio.org/
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Area Agency On Aging
Mercer
County
892-A South Cable Rd
Lima , OH 45805
Phone; 419/222-7723
419/222-6212 (fax) |
Adult day services, Companion services, Home delivered
meals, Home medical equipment, Homemaker services, Home repair, Electronics
monitoring systems, and medical transportation. |
Ombudsman
Mercer County 3103 W. Elm Street Lima, Ohio 45808-2516
419-222-0563 or 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. |
Adult Protective Services
Mercer
County
220 West Livingston Street, Suite 4
P.O. Box 649
Celina , Ohio 45822-0649
Phone; CSEA Phone: 419-586-7961, 1-800-207-3597
CSEA Fax: 419-586-2151 |
Adult day services, Companion services, Home delivered
meals, Home medical equipment, Homemaker services, Home repair, Electronics
monitoring systems, and medical transportation. |
Department of Job and Family Services
Mercer
County
220 West Livingston Street, Suite 4
P.O. Box 649
Celina , Ohio 45822-0649
Phone; CSEA Phone: 419-586-7961, 1-800-207-3597
CSEA Fax: 419-586-2151 |
Assistance with health care, food stamps, Financial
assistance, food stamps, Shelter and transportation |
Board of MR/DD
Mercer
County
P. O. Box 137 , 4980 Mud Pike
Celina , Ohio 45822
Phone: (419) 586-2369
Fax: (419) 586-6375 |
County agency providing supports to children and adults
who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities. |
Crisis Intervention/ Mental Health Services
Mercer
County
117 West Fayette Street
Celina , OH 45822
Phone; 419-586-1133 |
Individual and family counseling this service is available
as either a part of an existing group program or as a stand-alone
service. |
Child Protective Services
Mercer
County
220 West Livingston Street, Suite 4
P.O. Box 649
Celina , Ohio 45822-0649
Phone; CSEA Phone: 419-586-7961, 1-800-207-3597
CSEA Fax: 419-586-2151 |
Services are for families with children determined
to be at risk of abuse and neglect |
Domestic Violence
Mercer
County
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
1-800-787-3224(TDD) |
Services are for families with children determined
to be at risk of abuse and neglect. |
Shelters
Mercer
County
510 Portland Street
Celina, Oh 45822
Phone; 419-586-5855 |
This Organization includes these services; emergency
shelter, nourishing meals clothing distribution, social service network,
long term assistance, life directions program, counseling and spiritual
guidance. |
Shelters
Mercer
County
117 S Main St
Celina , OH 45822
(419) 586-2201 |
Services here include a monthly soup kitchen, emergency
food pantry, emergency travel and housing expenses, |
Food Pantries
The Herb Pantry
Mercer
County
43 W Main St
Versailles , OH 45380
Phone; (937) 526-4372 |
Services here includes social services, Mental health,
Nutrition Counseling, Home health services, Homeless services, Homeless
shelters |
Food Pantries
Call Ministries
Mercer
County
112 N Main St
Celina , OH 45822
Phone; (419) 586-3574 |
Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
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Salvation Army
Mercer
County
1180 S Washington St
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-9100 |
Services provided are health services, addiction dependency,
worship services, and family tracing |
Goodwill Industries
Mercer
County
212 E Spring St
Saint Marys , OH 45885
Phone: (419) 394-3243 |
This non-profit organization helps people with education,
training, and career services for people with physical, mental and
emotional disabilities. |
Catholic Social Services
Mercer
County
No address given
No address given
Phone; 800-300-2937 |
This organization provides services for families who
need financial, human resources and other support services. |
United Way
Mercer
County
216 E Spring St
Saint Marys , OH 45885
Phone; (419) 394-3944 |
organization provides services to help children and
youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families |
Lutheran Social Services
Mercer
County
6 E Main St
Wapakoneta , OH 45895
Phone: (419) 739-7788 |
Their services include support and hope to children,
individuals, families and communities |
Metropolitan Housing Authority
Mercer
County
600 S Main St
Lima , OH 45804
(419) 228-6065 |
Their programs provide assistance to low and moderate
income families and individuals. |
Health Department
Mercer
County
220 West Livingston Street
Celina , OH 45822
Phone; 419-586-3251 |
The health department performs food licensing and
food inspection, vaccination programs, free STD and AIDS tests, and
other medical assistance. |
American Red Cross
Mercer
County
117 S. Main Street , Suite B
Celina , OH 45822
Phone: 419-586-2201
Fax: 419-586-2499 |
This agency helps prepare communities for emergencies
and keep people safe |
RX for Ohio
website;
http://www.rxforohio.org/who/ |
RxforOhio is a program that connects qualified, low-income
people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical
manufacturer. |
The Disability
Resources on Monthly (DRM) Guide to Disability Resources on the
Internet
http://www.disabilityresources.org/OHIO.html
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What We Are...
Disability Resources, inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established
to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of
information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love,
work and play independently.
Who We Serve... We serve thousands of individuals with disabilities
through a multidisciplinary network of service providers and consumers.
In order to reach as many people with disabilities as cost effectively
as possible, we target our services and publications to libraries,
disability organizations, independent living centers, rehabilitation
facilities, educational institutions, and health and social service
providers.
What We Do... We disseminate information
about books, pamphlets, magazines, newsletters, videos, databases,
government agencies, nonprofit organizations, telephone hotlines and
on-line services that provide free, inexpensive or hard-to-find information
to help people with disabilities live independently. |
| Simply EZ
Home Delivered Meals
Fresh, Healthy Meals
Delivered Weekly
http://www.simplyez.net/index.phpindex
Toledo/Lima |
Address
Simply EZ - Home Delivered Meals
321 Superior St.
Rossford, OH 43460
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Phone
419-662-3963
Fax
419-662-3963 |
Address
Simply EZ - Home Delivered Meals
1860 South Dixie Hwy.
Lima, OH 45804 |
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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.
We deliver more than 25,000 meals per week to over 47 counties in
Ohio. Our weekly visits bring a variety of meals including low-sugar
and low sodium choices as well as adhering to sensitive dietary
restrictions. Our portions are freshly sealed for easy heat and
serve. |
The Mercer County Civic Foundation
119 W Fulton P.O. Box 439
Celina, OH 45822
Phone: 419-586-9950
Email: mccf@bright.net
Web: www.mercercountycivicfdn.org |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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What
is the Mercer County Civic Foundation?
The Civic Foundation is a tax-exempt organization created
in 1960 to accept gifts and donations from the public, for
the benefit of charitable organizations and projects in Mercer
County, Ohio. Generally, these gifts establish individual
funds that are invested in a permanent endowment. The
income from this endowment is returned to the community through
a grant application process to approved charitable organizations.
Grants are made to 501 (c)(3) non-profits, tax-exempt schools,
churches and governmental entities |
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Mercer
County Family & Children First Council
http://www.ohiofcf.org/main.asp
Janice Hamilton
, Coordinator
Mercer County FCF Council
117 West Fayette Street
Celina,OH 45822
Ph: (419) 586-4663
Fax: (419) 586-5210 |
Vision
Ohio's families and children
thrive and succeed.
Mission
OFCF is a partnership of state and local
government, communities and families that enhances the well-being
of Ohio's children and families by building community capacity,
coordinating systems and services, and engaging and empowering families.
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Arthritis
Foundation of Ohio
http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/northwestern-ohio/
800-283-7800
Contact Northwestern Ohio
Chapter
Care of Greater Chicago Chapter,
29 East Madison Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60602
info.gc@arthritis.org
Phone: 419-537-0888
Toll-free: 1-800-735-0096
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Osteoarthritis
(OA), also called osteoarthroses or degenerative joint disease,
is the most common type of arthritis. OA is a chronic condition
characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. The breakdown
of cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other, causing
stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint
Rheumatoid arthritis
(rue-ma-TOYD arth-write-tis) is a chronic disease, mainly characterized
by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can
lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss
of function and disability.
Juvenile arthritis (JA)
refers to any form of arthritis or an arthritis-related condition
that develops in children or teenagers who are less than 18 years
of age. Approximately 294,000 children under the age of 18 are affected
by pediatric arthritis and rheumatologic conditions. |
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