Wood County
  http://www.co.wood.oh.us/
United Way of Greater Toledo
1616 East Wooster Street , Unit 25,
Bowling Green , OH 43402-2763
419-352-2390 Phone
419-353-0608 (fax)
Website: www.uwgtol.org
United Way’s First Call For Help is a 24-hour-a day information and referral service. It links
people with problems with the organizations and programs best able to help them. First Call For Help also publishes Guide to Human Services, a comprehensive directory of more than 1,000 human service providers in our community.

Misc. Resorces Ombudsman

740 Spitzer Bldg. 520 madison Ave.

Toledo Ohio 43604

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

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.
The Salvation Army
620 North Erie Street
Toledo , OH 43697
419-241-1138 Phone
Emergency food will be given based on each individual's need. Food distribution days are
Mon. - Fri., 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. No referral necessary. Need ID and Social Security numbers for entire household.
Provides emergency services to members of the community in need of food, clothing, utilities, etc, as well as community center activities for children and youth as an alternative recreation program.
Mobile Meals of Toledo
1946 N. 13th Street
Suite 388
Toledo , OH 43624
419-255-7806 Phone
Website: www.mobilemeals.org
Home delivered meal program. Assistance is
given to elderly, ill, disabled, homebound and
postpartum patients and those convalescing.
Clients shop from a catalog and call in their
order the day before.
(Fee for service based on income – food
stamps accepted)
Crisis Intervention/Mental Health Services
Rescue Mental Health Services
1212 Cherry Street
3350 Collingwood Blvd.
Toledo , OH 43610
419-243-6326 or 419-243-1001 (after hrs.)
419-255-9585 (24hrs.)
Offers emergency phone and in-person crisis counseling, 24-hrs per day, 7 days a week.
Lutheran Social Services
2149 Collingwood Blvd.
Toledo , OH 43620
419-243-9178 Phone
If you, or a family member, are in need of counseling for marital, family or other personal
problems, you may wish to contact one of the counseling organizations listed below. Each of
these agencies provides a variety of counseling services and fees are based on ability to
pay. You can receive marriage, family and individual counseling from these centers.
Catholic Charities
1933 Spielbusch
Toledo , OH 43624
419-244-6711 Phone
If you, or a family member, are in need of counseling for marital, family or other personal
problems, you may wish to contact one of the counseling organizations listed below. Each of
these agencies provides a variety of counseling services and fees are based on ability to pay. You can receive marriage, family and individual counseling from these centers.
American Red Cross Toledo Area Chapter
3100 W. Central Ave.
Toledo , OH 43606
419-329-6060 Phone
Website:
www.redcrosstoledo.org
The Wood County District Office is responsible for providing Red Cross MUST and SHOULD services to all residents of the County except for the people of Fostoria, who have their own chapter. These services include disaster relief, disaster preparedness education to the community; providing classes in first aid, CPR, swimming lessons and lifeguard training, HIV/AIDS Education, and baby-sitting to 11-14 year olds. Other services such as emergency communications with members of the U.S. Armed Forces and international tracing requests are facilitated by the Chapter Headquarters in Toledo.
InterFaith Hospitality Network
of Toledo
434 Western
Toledo , OH 43609
419-242-5166 Phone
Homeless families, single pregnant women, will accept unmarried couples with children.
Domestic Violence
Battered Women’s Shelter / YWCA
1018 Jefferson
Toledo , OH 43604
419-241-7386 Phone
Serving battered women and their children.
Area Agency on Aging
Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio
2155 Arlington Ave.
Toledo , OH 43609
800-472-7277 Phone
419-382-0624 Phone
Website: www.areaofficeonaging.com
Care Choice Ohio

Family Caregiver Support Program

Options For Independence Information and Assistance Office

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Multipurpose Senior Centers

Meals & Elderly Nutrition Programs Kinship Navigator

Ohio Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)

PASSPORT Residential State Supplement (RSS)

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)


Adult Protective Services
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
1928 East Gypsy Lane Road
P.O. Box 679
Bowling Green , OH 43402-9396
419-352-7566 Phone
419-353-6091 Fax
Hours: M,W,Th,F 8-430
Tu 8-6
Sometimes adults are abused, neglected, or exploited by the person  caring for them.  Sometimes adults neglect themselves, because of health or mental health problems. In either case, it is important for our agency to have a chance to improve the adult's situation. We learn about  adults who are at risk by hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to call and talk to one of the Adult Social Service workers if you know someone who may be at risk.
Department of Job & Family Services
Wood County DJFS
1928 East Gypsy Lane Road
P.O. Box 679
Bowling Green , OH 43402-9396
419-352-7566 Phone
419-353-6091 Fax
Hours: M,W,Th,F 8-430
Tu 8-6
The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit, Work Activities Unit, Social Services Unit, and Children’s Protective Services Unit.
Board of MR/DD
W ood County Board

11160 E. Gypsy Lane Road
Bowling Green , Ohio 43402
419-352-5115 Phone
419-354-4376 Fax

Website: www.woodmrdd.org
The adult services program is available to all adults enrolled in the Wood County Board of MRDD program and encompasses a wide range of services and supports designed to promote independence and self-sufficiency through person-centered planning.
Wood Lane ’s Early Intervention Program is for children from birth to 3 years of age who show evidence of a developmental delay. The early intervention program works in collaboration with other County agencies to provide comprehensive services for families.
Child Protective Services
Wood County DJFS
1928 East Gypsy Lane Road
P.O. Box 679
Bowling Green , OH 43402-9396
419-352-7566 Phone
419-353-6091 Fax
Hours: M,W,Th,F 8-430
Tu 8-6
Overview of Services - Wood County Children’s Protective Services receives all reports of child abuse and neglect in the County, and investigates those reports in a timely manner. When necessary, Children’s Protective Services works with families to identify services and develops a case plan to reduce the risk of future abuse and neglect. In most cases the staff provides services to the child and family while the child remains in the home. However, there are instances where the child cannot remain safely in the home and it becomes necessary for a staff member to work with the local court system to remove the child from the situation and be placed in foster care. When the child is placed outside the home, Children’s Protective Services must develop a plan detailing what activities must occur to ensure the child is able to return home safely. If that is not possible, the plan will identify an alternative safe, stable, and permanent living situation that promotes the child’s health, growth, and development.
Metropolitan Housing
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
435 Nebraska Ave.
P.O. Box 477
Toledo , OH 43697-0477
419-259-9400 Phone
419-259-9494 Fax
The resident and special services department reaches out to residents to meet their needs. We provide a variety of social services and activities to residents from childcare, work, sports leagues, special assistance for LMHA’s senior residents. Our staff provides social work and case management assistance, job training and small business opportunities, youth sports and recreation opportunities.
Health Department
Wood County Health Department
Bowling Green, OH 43402-9173
1840 E. Gypsy Lane Rd.
Bowling Green , OH 43402-9173
419-352-8402 Phone
Toll free from northern Wood County: 419-244-1610
Fax: 419-353-9680
Website: www.co.wood.oh.us/healthdepartment/
Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps, Help Me Grow, Immunizations Adult/Children, Vital records, Women Infants and Children (WIC). Services for: Expectant or New Parents,

Children, Adults, Elderly, The Community and Environment,

Professionals and Teachers.

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.

Northwest Ohio Family Connections

First Call for Help, Inc.

600 Freedom Dr.

Napoleon, OH 43545

HUB Coordinator  Donna Zachrich  Phone 211

Fax: (419) 592-8336

Email: firstcall@bright.net

The Mission of Northwest Ohio Family Connections is to prevent child abuse, support families, and strengthen communities across Northwest Ohio by developing a family friendly accessible information and referral network.

Wood County Senior Citizens Association

925 Market St., Parkersburg

(304) 488-1897 or 375-4700

(1 p.m. first Thursday of each month)

Offers mutual support groups for Alzheimer's disease.

Ohio Association of Senior Centers
P.O. Box 187
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: 1-800-796-OASC (in state)
Phone: 1-419-353-1894 (out of state)
Fax: 1-419-352-2680

website; www.ohioasc.org

The Purpose of the Ohio Association of Senior Centers is to support and enhance the ability of Ohio's senior center network to effectively serve older adults by providing:

Education, Mentoring, and Training to Senior Center and Aging Network Staff: Educational programs, workshops and seminars are offered throughout the year, including the annual conference, regional workshops and educational events co-sponsored with other organizations.

Professional Senior Center Staff Certification: Center staff members can be certified on one of three levels based upon experience and educational achievements.

Guidelines for Senior Center Best Practice: The Association is a resource for information regarding recommended standards and guidelines for senior center practice, senior center management information, and examples of best practice programs within and outside of Ohio.

Development of New Funding Resources: The Association can refer members to centers in Ohio which have developed alternative funding resources such as special fundraising initiatives, county levies, corporate funding, etc.

Information on Legislative Issues and Organized Advocacy Efforts on Behalf of Older Ohioans: The OASC Newsletter, advocacy alerts, information sharing opportunities, and other communication to members provide factual information on public policy, legislative initiatives and other issues affecting older adults and senior centers in Ohio

Simply EZ Home Delivered Meals  Toledo/Lima

Address
Simply EZ - Home Delivered Meals
321 Superior St.
Rossford, OH 43460

Phone
419-662-3963
Fax
419-662-3963

Address
Simply EZ - Home Delivered Meals
1860 South Dixie Hwy.
Lima, OH 45804

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

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.

 

Behavioral Connections

CONTACT US:
General calls:
419-352-5387
419-872-2419

Crisis Calls:
THE LINK
419-352-1545
1-800-472-9411

MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 29
Bowling Green, OH
43402

http://www.behavioralconnections.org/poc/view_index.php?idx=home

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission   Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, accessible and affordable continuum of Behavioral Health Care; including prevention, crisis intervention, diagnostic and treatment services for people affected by substance abuse and mental health issues. Our goal in providing these services is to improve the quality of life for the people of Wood County and Northwest Ohio.

Easter Seals Disability Services

 

Easter Seals Northern Ohio serves 27 counties including Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Fulton, Geauga, Henry, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Lucas, Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Sandusky, Seneca, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, Wayne, Williams, Woods and Wyandot.

 

Toledo
440 South Reynolds Road, Suite C
Toledo, Ohio 43615
419.535.5750
419.535.5780 fax

 

The Story of Easter Seals

Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 85 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

Primary Easter Seals services include:

 Medical Rehabilitation
     

Early Intervention

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech and Hearing Therapy

Job Training and Employment

Child Care

Adult Day Services

Camping and Recreation

Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center

Wood County
130 South Main, Suite 313-314
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402-2911
419/352-7027
Fax: 419/352-8434

Our mission is to intervene and educate to reduce family violence

With offices in Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties, Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center serves over 20,000 individuals each year. Our mission is to intervene and educate to reduce family violence. We do this through innovative, accessible services, education and community collaboration. Our services include:

  • Home and school-based child abuse prevention programs
  • Home and school-based domestic violence prevention and intervention programs
  • The Children’s Advocacy Center
  • Court-based advocacy for victims of domestic violence
  • Professional and community awareness training
  • Facilitation and support of local abuse prevention coalitions
   

Welcome to The Ability Center

Addresses and Phone Numbers

  Toledo Defiance Port Clinton
Address 5605 Monroe St
Sylvania, Ohio
43560
1935 E Second St
Suite C
Defiance, Ohio
43512
400 W Third St
Port Clinton, Ohio
43452
V/TTY (419) 885-5733 (419) 782-5441 (419) 734-0330
Fax (419) 882-4813 (419) 782-9231 (419) 734-0330
Toll Free (866) 885-5733 (877) 209-8336 None

 

Useful Links

Links to Independence

The Ability Center provides these resource links for your convenience.

We assume no responsibility for the content of other websites. The links on the following pages cover a number of topics including art, government, history, medical topics, mobility issues and travel. If you have a link that you believe is appropriate for our visitors, you may send your resource link to the webmaster.

Accessible Travel Resources - links to resources related to traveling with a disability.

ACT Fact Sheet and Resources - miscellaneous useful documents, including the "Ten Commandments of Communicating with People with Disabilities", "ACT's Frequently Asked Questions", etc.

ADA Resources - documents in pdf and doc format relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Advocacy Resources - links to legal, educational and disability resources for advocates.

Advocates for Children - individuals who work with children, parents and schools to achieve the best lives for children.

Art and Dance - links to artists with disabilities, dancers, theatres and other resources.

Assistive Technology Resources - links to online Braille tools, talking books, etc.

CILs - Centers for Independent Living around the country.

Chats and Forums - links to disability-related discussion forums and chat rooms.

Children and Adolescents Resources - educational resources for and about children.

Clothing Resources - miscellaneous apparel for individuals with disabilities.

Database Reports - miscellaneous pdf resource lists from the InfoLink and ERDIC databases.

Disability History - online tools to learn about the historic view of people with disabilities.

Government and Law - links to local, state and national government agencies and legal resources, such as Thomas' Legislative.

Housing Resources - links to local and national housing resources.

Independent Living Equipment Resources - links to websites with information on assistive and adaptive equipment, such as ramps, stairlifts, medical devices, etc.

Kids' Camps - online resources and information about camps for children with disabilities.

Medical and Health - general online medical and health resources.

Mobility and Driving - information on vehicle modification and driver training for people with disabilities.

National, State and Local Disability Resources - links to websites that may assist people with disabilities.

Online Magazines and Books - links to New Mobility, Ragged Edge, Wired on Wheels and other magazines.

Religion and Disability - web resources for understanding religion and disability.

Sexuality - resources on sexuality and disability (editor's note: some sites may contain explicit information).

Sports and Recreation - links to online information on sports and recreation for people with disabilities.

Website Accessibility Tools - resources to assist you in creating accessible website.

Web Directories on Disability - web directories devoted to disability-related topics and resources.

Women and Technology Resources - links to websites that foster young girls and women becoming involved in technology

ADAMH of Wood County

 

http://www.wcadamh.org/

 

745 Haskins Road, Suite H
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Telephone: (419) 352-8475

Fax: (419) 352-3349

The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board and its affiliated agencies offer a wide variety of quality programs and services. So on behalf of the Board, I invite you to familiarize yourself with the resources outlined on this page to help meet your information and service needs.

Most services offered are partially supported by Wood County levy funds and are accessible to all residents. Some services are provided without cost, while others have a fee based on ability to pay.

Please feel free to contact any of the affiliated agencies with questions you may have.

BOARD MISSION STATEMENT


The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board accepts as its mission the following tasks:

To provide comprehensive, quality, fundamental alcohol, drug addiction and mental health services to the citizens of Wood County in a timely and effective manner regardless of their ability to pay.

To develop methods to assess and project the needs to be met by this Board in a systematic, objective manner and to assure ourselves and our fellow citizens that those needs are being addressed in a cost effective and accountable manner.

To ensure comprehensive community support systems and to encourage the development of self-help groups for Wood County citizens who suffer disabling mental illnesses, mental health disorders, alcohol or drug addiction, and for members of their families.

To reduce community indifference regarding the needs of citizens who are serviced by this Board by educating ourselves and our fellow citizens regarding those needs and the services available to meet them and by advocating with appropriate social, political, and bureaucratic entities the allocation of resources to meet those needs.

To develop strategies and procedures to improve communication among this Board and its agencies, with particular attention to setting priorities, providing evaluative feedback, clarifying expectations and enhancing cooperative relationships.

Wood County Ohio Prescription Resources

http://www.woodcountyjfs.com/home/index.asp?page=568

Prescription medications have become increasingly difficult to afford. For this reason, the Wood County Department of Job and Family Services has located a variety of prescription discount resources for people to use. We only list resources that are non-profit organizations, with no membership fees or other costs attached to them. We hope this information will be helpful.

For more information about prescription resources, you may contact the following:

  •  Click on www..ohiobestrx.org  for discount drug coverage. This is the Ohio discount program. You may call them, toll free, at 1-866-923-7879
  • Click on http://www.rx4ohio.org or phone 1-877-rx-ohio for this state wide program that will help anyone search for less expensive ways to purchase your prescription medications.
  • Click on www.RxSave.org or phone 1-800-329-1469 to find out about this pharmacy discount program. This program is also available through the Wood County Department of Health at www.co.wood.oh.us/healthdepartment , or by phone at 419-352-8402.
  • Click on www.seniors@rx-saver.com  to learn about prescription discounts for senior citizens.  You may fax them at 713-957-0918.
  • Click on www.needymeds.com to contact another resource for patient assistance. They will help you in the same way that Rx4Ohio does. They may also be faxed at 419-858-7221.

Each of these sites provides information about their prescription programs, how to apply and how to access their services. 

We will continue to update this list as we learn of additional resources. 



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