Ombudsman
Sandusky County 740 Spitzer Bldg. 520 madison Ave.

Toledo Ohio 43604 Phone

1-800-542-1874 or 419-259-2891

The Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio
5405 Southwyck Boulevard, Suite 100
Toledo, Ohio 43614

Phone: 419-867-5950
Toll Free: 800-589-5958
Fax: 419-867-5954

E-mail: info@epilepsycenter.org
All e-mails will be directed to the corresponding staff member from this e-mail address.

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW WEBSITE;

http://epilepsycenter.org/home.html

Services

The program services offer a wide range of services aimed to better the life of those people affected by epilepsy. Our services are offered face-to face, by telephone or by mail.

Who gives referrals to The Epilepsy Center?

• Family members
• Friends, neighbors, coworkers
• Teachers, employers
• Health care professionals
• Direct referral from a doctor’s office

Who is eligible for services?

• Adults with epilepsy and/or developmental disabilities
• Children with epilepsy
• The family of someone with epilepsy
• Community organizations, schools, business people and professionals from the 13 counties in need of services or information about epilepsy

What services do we offer?

Information and Referral Services

• Informational and educational material about epilepsy and related issues are available upon request
• Reference library with relevant brochures, books, videotapes, magazines available at the Epilepsy Center
• Referral assistance for individuals and families in locating additional community resources

Advocacy & Case Management Services

The Epilepsy Center works to support the rights of individuals impacted by epilepsy in areas such as:

• Finding affordable housing
• Finding and keeping employment
• Educational, Medical and Legal issues

We assess the needs of our clients; assist in planning and implementation of plans; coordinate services on their behalf and become their voice when necessary.

Prescription and Benefits Assistance

We link our clients to Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) offered by Pharmaceutical Pharmacies and assist them as necessary to apply for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Emergency Medication Assistance

Limited loans can be provided for the purchasing of anticonvulsant medication in an emergency situation only. The payment is forwarded directly to the pharmacy.

Counseling Services

Counseling is offered to individuals and/or families and includes epilepsy education. Special care is taken to identify and help individuals to deal with problems of acceptance and adjustment to epilepsy.

Some of the common issues addressed in counseling sessions are:

• Self-esteem
• Anger management
• Stress management
• Depression and anxiety
• Employment counseling
• Improving social skills
• Improving communication
• Enhancing marital and family relationships
• Assertiveness
• Parenting the child with epilepsy-overprotection vs. neglect
• Living well with epilepsy

Support Groups

The Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio offers many Teen, Family and Individual Support Groups throughout our 13 county coverage area. Please call The Center at 419-867-5950 for more information on upcoming dates and locations.

Simply EZ Home Delivered Meals  Toledo/Lima

http://www.simplyez.net/index.phpindex

Fresh Health Meals, Delivered Weekly.

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.

Sandusky County T.A.S.C.

Buliding New Life Bridges

614 Court Street Fremont, Ohio 43420

Karenl@nwonline.net

614 Court Street, Fremont OH 43420
Telephone (419) 334-4644
Fax (419) 334-4356
Urinalysis (419) 334-4247

Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC) was started in 1972 by the Federal Government to examine the problems of drug abuse and criminal behavior. TASC is designed to act as a bridge between the criminal justice system and the treatment community.

TASC provides juveniles and adults with an opportunity to receive community-based treatment as an alternative or supplement to more costly legal sanctions and procedures.

Drug abstinence, employment and social personal functioning are monitored closely to hold the offender accountable and support positive reintegration into the community.

WSOS Community Action Commission

http://www.wsos.org/home/

Central Office
109 South Front St.
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-8911
(800) 775-9767
Fax: (419) 334-8919

Since 1965, WSOS Community Action Commission has been administering programs and support services to individuals, families, and communities. Established in response to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, WSOS was created to aid in the war on poverty. WSOS is a non-profit agency devoted to assisting families and individuals become self-sufficient.
We help people help themselves.

The name WSOS comes from the counties we operate in.
Wood, S andusky , Ottawa and Seneca.

Sandco Industries
1101 Castalia Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-9090
Fax: 419-333-0094

http://www.sandco.org/default.asp

PEAK Productions
1071 N. Fifth Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-355-1750
Fax: 419-355-1677

Our Mission

To provide and create meaningful work opportunities and related services for eligile individuals.

Our Vision

Provide opportunities to explore options and make choices to enhane quality of life, one person at a time.

SANDCO Adult Services

Ancillary Services -These services include communication, occupational therapy, and health services.

Adult Activities -Therapeutic activities are provided to individuals with severe and profound disabilities and multiple handicapping conditions. The program emphasizes motor development, social skills, self-care skills, eye-hand coordination, and communication. A secondary focus is the development of work skills and work habits.

Employment -Vocational training and work experience are provided to individuals in a production environment.

Supported Employment -Experiences are provided in the community, including: mobile work crews, work enclaves, and supported community employment. Services include job development, job coaching and ongoing follow-up assistance.

Life Enrichment -Leisure activities are provided for individuals who are 55 or older. Many seniors have retired from vocational training employment. Seniors are encouraged to choose from a variety of activities such as cooking, gardening, exercise and dancing. Seniors frequently participate in activities at community-based senior centers.

Recreation- A broad array of recreational and athletic activities are provided. They include dances, including dinner dances, bowling, basketball, softball, track, swimming, and day trips such as Put N Bay and Cedar Point.

Special Olympics- Sandusky County Special Olympics offers a variety of competitive sports to participate in. Some of our most popular are basketball, bowling, volleyball, swimming, and softball

Network of Care for Behavioral Health

Sandusky, Seneca and Wyandot Counties

http://sandusky.oh.networkofcare.org/mh/home/index.cfm

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
of Seneca, Sandusky, and Wyandot Counties
600 North River Road
Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Phone: 419-448-0640
Fax: 419-448-8743
Email: nacochran@bright.net
Web Site: http://www.sensanwyanmhrsb.org
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties

Welcome to the Network of Care for Behavioral Health, serving Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot counties. The Network of Care is sponsored by the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties and the Ohio Department of Mental Health.

This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with behavioral health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services. This Web site can greatly assist in our efforts to protect our greatest human asset - our beautiful minds.