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Enforces state laws about discrimination. Accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, credit and higher education on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, ancestry or familial status. Offers mediation services for discimination cases.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Investigates civil rights, health information privacy, and patient safety confidentiality complaints to find out if there is discrimination or a violation of law and takes action to correct problems.

211 Summit

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *School Discipline (Out of School Suspension and Expulsion) *School Push Out (Emergency Removals, Parent Pick Up Request) *Special Education (Initial Evaluations, Implementation of Individual Education Programs, Implementation of 504 Plans) *Related Services (Transportation, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) *Behavior Supports (Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Assessment) *Enrollment *Language Access *School Fees (Withholding Report Card or Transcript) *Bullying/Harassment *School Access for Homeless Students *Title IX Sex Discrimination

211 Fairfield

Provides information about landlord, tenant, and fair housing issues occurring in the City of Parma. Answers questions dealing with landlord/tenant law and offers information regarding the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants. Does not give legal advice. Handles reports of possible violations of fair housing laws such as housing discrimination.

211 Cleveland

SEOLS provides advice and representation for tenants who live in private or subsidized housing. Our goal is to preserve and improve the quality of the tenant’s home. Legal services are provided in the following areas:

• Evictions
• Fair housing
• Security deposits
• Issues with the condition of rental properties
• Section 8 Voucher terminations
• Mortgage foreclosures
• Tax foreclosures.

211 Pathways

Takes complaints and investigates suspected cases of discrimination in employment due to race, color, age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, retaliation, sexual orientation and gender identity, or equal pay. Does not offer legal advice but will help client understand legal issues surrounding the complaint. Offers clients mediation as an alternative to an investigation.

211 Cleveland

Counsels, mediates, and advocates on behalf of Muslims and other Arabs who have experienced discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes. Works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of Muslims in America.

211 Cleveland

Provides assistance for people who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to purchase, lease or rent the home or apartment of their choice due to their age, gender, family composition (including families with children under the age of 18 and pregnant women), race or color, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status,

UW 211 Greater Toledo

Investigates and rules on charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and institutions of higher education on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and familial status (persons with children).

211 Pathways

Provides the following legal services for low-income clients with housing issues: Eviction defense and enforcement of tenants' rights; Protection of public housing subsidies; Home ownership, foreclosure, and access to housing; and other issues related to housing rights, including utility shut-offs, predatory lending, and the rights of tenants with disabilities.

211 Mansfield OH

Seeks to resolve complaints of racial, gender, or LGBT discrimination. Focuses mainly on housing, employment, and education. Does not provide legal assistance.

211 Allen County

Assists residents with housing issues through the following:

• Homeownership Project - Assists homeowners facing foreclosure with improving their financial situation and asserting rights in foreclosure proceedings.

• Neighborhood Law Project - Promotes economic development in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Provides legal advocacy and supports grassroots efforts focused on social justice and racial equity.

• Tenant Assistance Project - Assists low-income renters with maintaining their home, improving living conditions, and asserting rights in eviction proceedings. Also provides advocacy around right-to-counsel in eviction cases and sealing of past eviction cases.

211 Mansfield OH

Provides advice and representation for those being evicted, foreclosed upon, locked out, having difficulty obtaining repairs from a landlord, or who have had utilities terminated. Advice and representation may also be available to those who wish to enforce special rules of subsidized housing, or those seeking assistance with land contract problems and housing discrimination matters. NOTE: Information on the Fall 2020 National Eviction Moratorium is available on the agency's website.

211 Cleveland

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. SOCIL provides assistance in addressing discrimination and barriers to access in the community, including housing, employment, transportation, and recreation.

211 Fairfield

Takes and investigates complaints of alleged discrimination against race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, or social service agency) or by a state or local government health and human services agency. Examples of discrimination include denial or delay of services by a health care or social services provider. Does not take complaints concerning other federal agencies such as Veterans Affairs (VA).

211 Cleveland

Works to enable all citizens, and prospective citizens of the City of Lorain, to acquire and maintain equal housing accommodations. Federal, state and city fair housing laws protect people from discrimination on the basis of: race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, ethnic group, Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status, familial status, marital status or ancestry

211 Summit

Provides equal opportunities in housing by working to eliminate discriminatory housing practices towards the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community and is designed to ensure greater compliance to local fair housing laws in the City of Akron. Investigates discrimination complaints and advises individuals on how to handle problems with housing discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender identity.

211 Summit

Advocates compliance to the Fair Housing Act's requirement to "affirmatively further fair housing" by:

• Identifying and eliminating housing discrimination with the community.
• Promote fair housing choice for all persons.
• Promoting opportunities for inclusive patterns of housing occupancy regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability and national origin.
• Promoting housing that is structurally accessible to, and usable by all persons, particularly people with disabilities.
• Foster compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of the Fair Housing Act.

211 Summit

Provides services for City of Newark only. Assists residents in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the Federal and City Fair Housing Law and to provide information regarding the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law. To eliminate discrimination in the sale and renting of housing, as well as the financial aspects of securing housing. Will assist complainants with the filing of discrimination claims and explain options available to the client. Mediation services available to help resolve tenant-landlord disputes. Will serve as a presenter of information about fair housing issues.

211 Pathways

Provides assistance for people who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to purchase, lease or rent the home or apartment of their choice due to their age, gender, family composition, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, mililtary status or marital status.

HelpLine211 Delaware OH

Receives and acts on complaints regarding people labeled mentally ill or MR/DD concerning institutional or community practices/conditions; assures that detained institutionalized and discharged persons are informed of their rights; provides case advocacy and legal representation; monitors policies/procedures and all major incidents reported to Departments of Mental Health and MR/DD.

HelpLink 211 Dayton

Provides legal services to low-income residents of Montgomery, Greene, Preble, and Darke Counties. Legal Line provides advice in civil matters, consumer fraud and home repair scams; domestic violence, divorce, and child support; eviction, foreclosure, and other housing problems; health care access; predatory lending; Social Security/SSI; unemployment benefits; and welfare, Medicaid, and food stamps.

HelpLink 211 Dayton

Assists with housing and employment discrimination; provides referrals for job and student education grants; employment outreach; shelter for the homeless; and other short-term programs.

HNNEO 211

Seeks to resolve complaints of racial, gender, or LGBTQ2+ discrimination. Focuses mainly on housing, employment, and education. Does not provide legal assistance.

UW 211 Greater Toledo

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Medicaid or Medicare *Managed care plan issues *Long-term care facilities/nursing home *Hospital Care Assurance Plan (HCAP) *Medical debt lawsuits *Enforce rights as disabled person to participate in state and federal programs

211 Fairfield