Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Champaign County.

Provides general information about Parkinson's Disease, including a quarterly emailed newsletter and a variety of printed booklets that provide information and physical and emotional coping strategies for Parkinson's patients and their families, such as the Hospital Safety Guide, designed to help Parkinson's patients prepare for a hospital stay.

Provides public insurance to cover medical services that may include doctor visits, some prescription drugs, hospital care, home care, long-term care, medical equipment, transportation, mental health, vision, dental, substance abuse services, and other services. Medicaid is the payer of last resort - Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible.

Offers a 27-page booklet listing over 60 community organizations that provide services to older adults in Summit County. Provides in the booklet information on health services, senior community centers, activities prescription medication programs, home improvements, safety, and so forth.

Offers a variety of services/programs including educational programs, bulletins, and information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, resource development, insect and disease problems, farm management, food preparation and canning, sewing, home-based business, home budget planning, master gardener training, workforce preparation, etc.

Provides information sessions and workshops at various community locations, as well as speakers and presentations upon request to groups and organizations. Topics presented include but are not limited to watershed awareness, water quality, non point source pollution, storm water pollution and management, and erosion and sediment control (ESC) regulations. Presentations are tailored to the requests of the communities and residents. In addition, provides brochures, fact sheets, and newsletters to inform the public and educators on these issues.

Gives presentations to interested groups about discrimination issues and discrimination law. Provides brochures and other printed information about discrimination issues. Attends community events such as job and school fairs.

Provides public insurance to cover medical services to those of any age who require long term care, which may include doctor visits, some prescription drugs, hospital care, home care, long-term care, medical equipment, transportation, mental health, vision, dental, substance abuse services and other services. Medicaid is the payer of last resort - Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible for it.

The Autism Society provides information and referrals via a toll-free phone line for autism-related questions and an on-line database with local and national resources. The Autism Society is made up of a nationwide network of chapters designed to provide information and support geographically. The Autism Society hosts an annual and several local conferences and publishes a quarterly magazine, the Autism Advocate. The Autism Society impacts local, state and federal public policy and increases awareness about day-to-day issues and promotes research that leads to applied practices to improve the quality of life for those living with autism.

Provides publications regarding waste disposal, recycling and composting, hazardous household products, and individual and business waste control. Develops school curriculums and workshops and provides speakers on topics related to recycling and waste management.

Offers printed and online materials for those recovering from substance use disorders. Formats include books, booklets, DVDs and CDs, and ebooks.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Madison County

Offers information and printable materials about recycling and composting.

- Provides public insurance to cover medical services. - Offers printed materials on long term care options and waivers to pay for these options. - NOTE: Must first apply for Base Medicaid to be eligible for a waiver to assist those of any age who require long term care, which may include doctor visits, some prescription drugs, hospital care, home care, long-term care, medical equipment, transportation, mental health, vision, dental, substance abuse services and other services. - Medicaid is the payer of last resort. - Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible.

Provides a support group for those persons addicted to marijuana. Uses a 12-step recovery program. Offers educational literature about marijuana addiction and recovery. Also offers online support groups where members can "chat" to each other and provide support over the Internet.

Provides community education through a speaker's bureau. Both public education and professional training available.

Provides information sessions and workshops at various community locations, as well as speakers and presentations upon request to groups and organizations. Topics presented include, but are not limited to, watershed awareness, water quality, non-point source pollution, stormwater pollution and management, and erosion and sediment control (ESC) regulations. Presentations are tailored to the requests of the communities and residents. Also provides brochures, fact sheets, and newsletters to inform the public and educators on these issues.

Provides information sessions, speakers, and presentations to schools, service groups and community organizations. Topics may include such topics as water quality, non point source pollution, storm water management, and erosion and sediment control. Provides printed materials to inform the public on these issues.

Provides a free 14-module interactive prevention curriculum. It is an evidence-based tool that builds life skills, increases knowledge about available resources, educates about alternatives to running away, and empowers youth to access and seek help from trusted community members.

Offers gluten-free and allergy-friendly food and educational materials to low-income families in need in Summit, Portage, and Stark counties.

Provides parenting classes, domestic violence classes for men and women, classes for community education and professional training about the nature and extent of domestic violence. Topics include dating violence, healthy relationships, domestic violence, and stalking.

Teaches responsible and safe babysitting techniques to adolescents. Topics include, but not limited to, infant and child care, basic first aid, rescue skills, injury prevention, behavior management, and nurturing techniques. All participants receive a manual and a test is given at the end of the course. Provides instructional materials and training to enable organizations to offer the Safe Sitter course.

Provides printed materials on crime prevention and general safety to the public when requested. Additionally arranges general safety courses, including firearm safety, for local groups and clubs by request. Offers an annual bicycle safety course to the public every summer.

Sends out printed information about child protective services, and makes available management staff to give presentations to schools, community groups and professional organizations about all aspects of child protective services.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Clark County