We have two online support groups: 1. Parents of Children with Epilepsy 2. Adults with Epilepsy To enter the group, individuals should go to our website. Click on the group you want to join. You MUST answer the qualifying questions on Facebook to be admitted to the group. Call for more information

Provides legal support to victims in preparing domestic violence petitions and referrals to legal representation as available in civil domestic violence cases.

Advocacy services include emotional support, linkage to community services, support groups, and follow up for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

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.

Provides individual and systems advocacy for persons with disabilities.

Work with Individuals with disabilities to train and develop personal strengths, master living skills, overcome barriers, and utilize technologies and resources allowing them to continue living independently and productively within their home and community. The agency strives to train in the areas of assistive technologies, and work with suppliers to advocate for and represent our consumers. We also do a minimal amount of direct services.

Trained volunteers provide emotional support, crisis intervention and referral information over the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to survivors of sexual violence, co-survivors and the community. Also offer long-term advocacy and support to survivors and co-survivors who need assistance working with law enforcement and navigating the criminal justice system.

Advocate for persons who are experiencing mental health issues to help them access care and treatment to ensure the best quality of life.

Offers assistance to families who are facing difficulty navigating systems, such as education or child protective services. Advocates assist with mediation, negotiation, and navigation of systems on behalf of and in collaboration with families. Examples of situations advocates can help with include kinship care, child custody, and education issues. Note: advocates do not provide legal advice.

Provides advocacy and support to tenants throughout Ohio. Offers information on rental rights, fair housing, housing advocacy and tenant organizing. Also provides tenants legal advice concerning landlord/tenant issues. Primary focus is on tenants living in federally assisted housing (Project-based Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Rural Housing Service 515 properties), but staff will try to be of service to any Ohioan with questions about her/his housing rights.

Advocates for individuals with any significant disability who have been discriminated against or those whose rights have been violated.

Serves adults, children and youth in public or private psychiatric hospitals or units diagnosed with mental illness. Services range from information and referral, to mediation and negotiation, to legal advocacy.

The program offers assistance to crime victims and witnesses, and provides advocacy services to adult or child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse and to the famiies of homicide victims.

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.

Provides guidance to families of individuals with developmental disabilities to help resolve issues and navigate the developmental disability system. Offers support and resources to both individuals and family members. Assists with advocacy, planning, and support. NOTE: Service is not limited to school advocacy.

The Get Connected Program provides system navigation and advocacy for individuals with mental health and / or addiction issues and their family members who reside in Franklin County. Services are primarily delivered by phone, e-mail, or in some cases face-to-face meetings (virtual and in-person). Program staff utilizes empathy, brief assessment skills, and motivational interviewing to assess callers’ individual needs in order to provide expert information and timely referral to appropriate community agencies and providers. For callers with more complex issues, program staff works with both caller and community provider involved to negotiate a mutual resolution.

Assists individuals with disabilities and their family members in accessing assistive technology devices and services through legal representation and self-advocacy.

Provides legal advocacy to ensure the humane care, treatment, habilitation and protection of persons with developmental disabilities. Serves people in Ohio communities and developmental centers, and students with developmental disabilities receiving special education in private or public schools or other settings.

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.

Provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services. Programs: * Counseling * Emergency Shelter * Victim Advocacy * Danger Assessment Program * Rape Crisis Center

Advocates for people who are applying for, or receiving services from BVR or BSVI, and/or the Independent Living Centers throughout Ohio. Provides information on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law. Also provides civil rights advocacy regarding accessibility issues and Fair Housing.

Works with individuals to develop their self-advocacy skills and to build a strong network of advocates with disabilities in central Ohio. This may include peer support.

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.

Provides assistance in finding detox programs, residential treatment options (primarily use Teen Challenge), also provide funds for Teen Challenge programs up to $2000 depending on the program. Helps persons with addictions to drug, alcohol, gambling, and/or sex (limited resources for some sexually oriented offenders)