Offers one-on-one mentoring to students. Matches a caring adult mentor with a youth to build a positive, purposeful relationship.

Links youth identified by the Wayne County Juvenile Court with an adult mentor to assist with the following challenges: * Social/emotional * Academic * Personal growth and development Purpose of program is to reduce recidivism.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Family resource services offering parenting classes with a parenting coach. Parenting coach helps to create a plan for overcoming parenting challenges, and improving caregiving effectiveness. On call during emergencies, and will mentor/guide parent through issues. Parenting classes are provided by those certified to teach the evidence-based Nurturing Parenting Curriculum, designed to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect by reaching families who have come to the attention of Social Services. Offers the following guidelines: * Age-appropriate expectations * Emotional regulation * Dignified system of discipline * Self-awareness * Healthy sense of empowerment * Humor and laughter Services are provided with goal to prevent family separation or reunite family after separation. * Services are faith-based and LGBTQIA+ inclusive.

Offers support to men who desire to grow with respect to fathering. Topics include: pregnancy/childbirth, healthy relationships, family dynamics, and infant care.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Provides a youth mentoring program that includes community based and high school based program.

Provides a character-building club that offers recreational activities and an after-school tutoring program that helps students with reading and math skills. A meal is provided.

Provides mentoring relationships for children five through sixteen years old and adult volunteers. Provides the children with an increased sense of belonging, and often leads to enhanced communication skills and improved performance at home, at school and in the community. There are 2 different mentoring programs available: High School Bigs Program and Community Based Mentoring. Located in the Friendly House Community Center. There is a mail box in the main office at Friendly House so information can be left. Please call before coming as they are frequently out of the office with appointments.

Offers community based programs at home and school based mentoring programs during school hours. During the summer we have to opportunity to send children to overnight at Camp Oty'Okwa in the Hocking Hill. This camp is owned by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio

Provides teens with life-onlife mentoring relationships with caring adults through life skills classes, social activities, tutoring, and community service opportunities.

Offers in-school learning enrichment specifically tailored for at-risk middle to high school girls. Provides a supportive environment where girls are encouraged to develop their leadership skills, fostering self-confidence, and resilience. participants engage in activities that enhance emotional intelligence, helping them navigate personal challenges and build healthy relationships. Offers personalized academic support and enrichment activities to help participants excel in their studies, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and knowledge to succeed. Prepares young girls to become confident, capable, and compassionate leaders in their communities.

Provides an "intentional friendship" program that matches adults recovering from mental illness with volunteers who offer support and friendship. Support is offered through face-to-face contacts and/or by phone. Matches adult volunteers who do not have a mental illness with severely mentally ill clients. Participants and volunteers also take part in social-recreational group activities, health and wellness activities, and general socialization for the purpose of friendship.

Offers education support assistance, access to community resources, financial management sessions, mentorship, and substance abuse prevention support.

Offers education to support and enhance parenting skills. Works with parents one-on-one on a variety of topics in the home.

Offers a group mentoring program designed to address the needs of unmatched "Mentees" through monthly staff-supervised activities. Volunteers participate as chaperones in time-limited agency-sponsored activities with two or more children who are on the waiting list for Mentors.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Offers trained peer coaches to mentor individuals with substance abuse issues. Provides support and guidance as the individual progresses on their journey through substance abuse/addiction.

Children are matched with adult volunteers (Big Brothers, Big Sisters, or Big Couples) for a mentoring relationship that lasts for one year or longer. Bigs and Littles can be found in as many places as their mutual interests take them: soccer fields, fairs, libraries, theaters, kitchens, and backyards. Bigs and Littles have fun while forming a strong relationship that leads to positive outcomes for the child. Our Littles - 5-17 years old - Residing in Athens, Washington, Vinton, or Meigs Counties - Referred to Big Brothers Big Sisters by a school employee, social worker, or a parent/guardian - Eager to spend 1-2 hours a week with a Big Brother or Big Sister - Have the full support of the parent/guardian to participate in the program Our Bigs - Complete a thorough background check, an interview with a staff member, a home visit, and training - Are 19 years of age or older • Have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance - Spend a minimum of 1-2 hours a week for one year (or longer!) with a child - Are committed to improving the way children grow up in our community.

Adult volunteers work with a child for one hour per week at lunch in a school setting. Adult helps the child with social development and academics. Goal is to show the child that the adult is there for them.

Hispanic Health program designed to help the Hispanic community have access to medical care, social services and health education. Provide blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Health Liaison serves as the link between the Hispanic community and health services. Assistance given to clients in Spanish with appointments and interpretations. The Promotora (community health liaison) teaches basic health education topics in Spanish.

Provides a 1-on-1 mentoring program for youth with incarcerated parents. Orientation of the program is Christian. Local churches participate by recruiting, screening, and training mentors.

A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability who is employed by a local educational service center to help school districts and families by providing training, support and information services. Services include: - Guiding families through the special education process and helping them understand their rights and responsibilities; - Listening and providing support to families and educators on an individual basis; - Providing information and resources to families and school personnel on education laws, district programs and services and community resources; - Attending Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request; - Organizing and conducting information sessions or workshops based on the needs of families and professionals; - Building collaborative partnerships among families, schools and communities to benefit students with disabilities.

The Outlet is an individual, group, school and community-based mentoring and prevention services program serving males ages 10 to 18, residing in Delaware and Franklin Counties.