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Provides information and referral services as a department of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. Database of information includes government, non-profit, and social service organizations. Additional services include: * Directory assistance * Time, temperature, and weather information * Post disaster reporting * Faxing and copying services (free for social service needs) * Printing travel directions

Providing a vital link between the criminal justice system and community services, CHOICES' Legal Advocates walk individuals through an often overwhelming court system, assisting with filing criminal charges and obtaining protection orders. Legal advocates gather information, offer support and comfort, and above all, listen.

Investigates housing discrimination complaints throughout the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been encountered discrimination in housing (both in the public and private sector, whether rental units or purchased housing). If necessary the agency can do discrimination testing to confirm discrimination allegations. Can also make referrals to outside agencies for legal and other related services. Also conducts educational workshops for landlords, rental agents, real estate agents, and others as to what constitutes discrimination in housing. And how they can best comply with the law.

As Mental Health America of Ohio, we continue to strengthen our presence at the Ohio Statehouse, actively speaking out on vital mental health care policies and informing policy decision makers. Our Board level Public Policy Committee, which includes representatives of other Ohio Mental Health America affiliates, establishes an annual mental health public policy action agenda for MHAOhio to execute.

Provides a variety of services to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and their families which enhances integration in to their local communities. The services include: advocacy, support services, case management, interpreting services, captioning services, information and referral, public awareness programs, sign choir, and sign language classes for families and community. Individuals and their families may be referred to deaf services by any community agency or individual, or may contact deaf services themselves.

Non-profit organization serving victims in all 88 Ohio counties. Offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Provides the following services: - Free legal assistance to crime victims, including direct representation in the criminal justice system to uphold crime victims' rights; - Informational and technical assistance to attorneys, service providers, and legislators on crime victims' rights laws; - Victims rights training to justice system officials and allied professionals.

Investigates complaints of racial discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, police brutality, criminal justice, veterans, health, and education. Refers complaints to proper authorities for resolution.

Provides advocacy to remove the barriers to daily living caused by language access. Workshops and one on one education related to health, community information and resources.

NAMI Clark, Greene and Madison Counties offers support, education, and advocacy to persons living with mental illness and their loved ones. We run a drop-in center for peers in Clark, Greene and Madison Counties and serve free lunch daily at 11:30. We hold regular support meetings. Visit us on our website or social media for our calendar of events.

Provides advocacy to victims of domestic violence. Services include intervention, prevention, and education. Program focuses on assisting persons from South Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, and some Eastern European countries.

Provides individual and systems advocacy for persons with disabilities.

Turning Point provides up-to-date programming regarding healthy relationships and dating violence to local students, staff, parents and community members. Presentations have been developed in compliance with House Bill 19 which requires dating violence education in middle and high school health classes and education regarding the issue to teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses and psychologists.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Provides a personal advocate for each youth who spends an average of 15 hours per week assisting the youth in educational, vocational employment and/or recreational programs; offers a positive adult role model. This program's services are offered for youth in their own homes as well as youth placed in agency's foster homes.

Aims to assist Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing people and their families in becoming fully participating members of the community. Supports the full inclusion for people who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing in all community activities and works to help affected people understand their rights.

MANN (Men's Advocacy Network of the National Hemophilia Foundation) and WONN (Women's Outreach Network of the National Hemophilia Foundation) program.

The Long-term Care Ombudsman office is the voice for consumers of long-term care services. Ombudsmen serve as: mediators between clients and service providers; as a source of education and information; and advocates for consumer rights and needs improvements.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Clark County

Offers education through newspapers, radio, schools, churches, and service organizations. Advocacy ensures quality service and helps professionals work with families. Support works to enhance self esteem and self worth NAMI listens, shares knowledge, and works to reduce stigmas. Research strives to learn what is being done to define the illness and provide proper medication and treatment.

Self-directed home care support program. Eligible veterans are approved for annual budget that can be used to hire/purchase services to help avoid nursing home placement. Types of services provided include: * Personal care tasks * Meals or other home delivery services * Respite care * Care coordination * Goods and services to improve home safety * Case management provided by the Area Agency on Aging * Provided through collaboration with the Louise Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.

At the Guadalupe Center, we provide services including a food pantry, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, nutrition classes, preventative health screenings, legal and immigration consultations and referrals, and comprehensive case management. To help the Hispanic community eliminate barriers to employment stability, counselors work with individuals to assess job skills and potentials, provide 30+ hours of classroom education to build job interviewing/application skills and better understand American workplace expectations, help in job placement, and provide follow-up/job retention support. Services also include English as a Second Language (ESL) and career development counseling.

A Turning Point advocate can familiarize clients with Ohio laws that pertain to their situation. The victims' rights advocates can help answer questions about the judicial processes regarding custody, criminal charges, protection orders, dissolution and divorce, and property issues. Advocates can attend legal and court appointments with the victim as requested. While the victims' rights advocates are not attorneys, they can provide referrals to affordable or even free legal services. In addition, advocates are available to meet face-to-face with individuals who are considering using Turning Point's services. Advocates can meet at police departments or other safe places. Any individual with visible injuries may call and request a photo and written documentation of the injuries for possible future use. Parties with specific questions can meet with an advocate to have their concerns addressed. Advocates can assist with Victim Compensation applications and referral to local attorneys for assistance with filing when necessary.

A nonprofit organization which serves Hispanics and the community at large in the Mahoning County area. Services include translating/interpreting, health education, blood pressure screenings, tutoring, adult basic literacy education, employment referrals and counseling. Social services and family support include emergency assistance, technical assistance and referrals. Employment services offer job referral, job readiness, and technical assistance. Educational services provide English classes, computer literacy, and financial literacy. Youth programs include after school and summer day camp.

Children’s Hunger Alliance creates, leads and participates in community-wide and statewide collaborative efforts that children with access to healthy food, nutrition education and physical activity.

Provides direct advocacy services to survivors and co-survivors of relationship and sexual violence who are deaf, deaf blind, and hard of hearing. Offers community, legal, social service and hospital advocacy. Clients are seen in safe community setting.