The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) provides rental assistance to very low income families, allowing them the opportunity to live in decent, safe, and affordable housing. HCV Programs are funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and administered by public housing agencies throughout the country. The Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority (KMHA) administers the HCVP Program in Knox County.

Provides outreach services which include transportation to medical appointments; home visiting; assistance with tax and insurance forms and applications. Also a site for the Golden Buckeye program.

Presented by Pickaway WORKS in partnership with the financial aid office of Ohio Christian University, personal assistance is given to students and their families with completion of the FAFSA, the necessary first step in the financial aid process.

Assists with completing and submitting forms for needed social services, such as government benefit programs.

Provides assistance with completing forms, applications or other paperwork. Also assists seniors in determining eligibility and applying for benefits such as: *Prescription assistance *Food stamps

Assists with completing and submitting forms for needed social services, such as government benefit programs.

Assists individuals with completing Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Also assists individuals with completing paperwork that is required to respond to legal action and reviews legal documentation an individual has received to help explain its meaning.

Offers information on programs and activities for senior citizens, such as social activities, planned trips, monthly speakers, and Tax Aid (income tax forms assistance from February through March). Also offers an eight hour course on defensive driving skills for seniors.

Provides assistance with completing forms, applications or other paperwork. Also assists seniors in determining eligibility and applying for benefits such as: *Prescription assistance *Food stamps

Provides assistance in filling out basic forms.

Provides support to those navigating the refugee/immigration process such as helping clients with filling out and submitting documents related to their refugee status and/or immigration case (such as applying for green cards, various immigration papers, and/or travel documents). Gives advice on test preparation, what to expect during the process, and what questions to expect during interviews with government officials. Provides basic information on how to prepare for obtaining employment (filling out applications, what to wear, how to handle job interviews). Provides translation assiatnce (English to Somali). Does not give legal advice (but will refer the client to the appropriate agencies if they need it).

Provides information to self-represented persons. Can provide the following information: information contained in the court docket, about court processes and procedures, examples of forms or pleadings to be used as a guide, referrals to appropriate agencies or other resources, pamphlets, and legal reference materials. Can also provide legal forms. NOTE: staff will not provide legal advice.

Offers personal visits for companionship, help in filling out paperwork and library materials and magazines to anyone age 60 or over.

Offers in-house and outreach therapy counseling, case management and advocacy for older adults and their families. Provides assistance with medical and/or insurance forms. Transportation available with prior arrangement.

Provides assistance with paperwork for Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, housing, food stamps, insurance, etc.

Investigates suspected cases of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of Preble County residents ages 60 and up. Also provides case management and community collaboration to alleviate the alleged abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.

Offers information and referral, telephone reassurance, outreach, transportation, homemakers, friendly visitors, insurance assistance, chore service, senior activity center, (trips, socialization/recreation, crafts, etc.), HEAP assistance, job bank, newsletters, income tax assistance, Golden Buckeye sign-up, Coats for Seniors and consumer advocacy.

Provides a central location where the public and attorneys can obtain forms and basic information necessary to pursue their domestic relations cases (including divorce). Individuals unfamiliar with the Court’s procedures may pick up packages of the documents needed for certain types of cases (including forms for those who need to modify their custody agreement). Computers are also available for completing some forms and calculating child support guideline worksheets. Does not provide legal advice. Cannot help individuals prepare paperwork, but can let people know in advance of their court appearance what is needed and what to expect when they come to court.

Staff at the Day Shelter can assist indiduals with obtaining birth certificates, social security cards and assist with completing various types of applications.

Provides information, forms, and pro se packets for those seeking to file for legal custody or visitation Pro Se (by themselves without Legal Counsel). Will assist those interested in filing for custody or visitation of a child by determining, explaining and providing the appropriate paperwork. Will review the completed paperwork for completeness prior to filing at Juvenile Court. Will also review Poverty Affidavits for the Juvenile Court. Does not provide legal advice.

Program designed to help seniors find out what benefits they are qualified for.

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

Provides social services to families and individuals experiencing barriers with accessing public benefits and community resources. Services include (but are not limited to) public benefit application assistance, resource education, referrals to access community resources, and replacement of vital documents.

Offers Pro Se Coaching sessions, which consists of a review of supporting documents for those who choose to self-manage uncontested matters. Provides document guidance on the following: child support modification; custody and visitation application; spousal support, dissolution, divorce, living will, small claims, power of attorney, civil lawsuit answer, name change, DBAs, incorporation, LLC, trademark, or service mark. Also, provides a mobile notary service for those who choose to self-manage their claims. Note: DOES NOT give legal advice. Those seeking legal advice should contact a qualified attorney.

Provides opportunity to complete a variety of legal forms with simple answers to guided questions. Included forms are simple wills, civil protection orders, simple divorce forms, criminal record expungement, waivers of court filing fees, living wills, health care powers of attorney, and more.