Defiance County

The County Resource Directory
provides a self-service database
of agencies and programs serving County residents
.

Click this link: http://www.defiance-County.com

The Ohio Benefit Bank

Neighbors helping neighbors

1-800-648-1176

www.ohiobenefits.org

Trained counselors are available where you live, work, play, and pray. Call today to check your eligibility and find a site near you:

  • Prescription Assistance
  • Access to Tax Credits
  • Food Assistance
  • Medical Coverage
  • Assistance with utilities
  • And other community supports

Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies

Community Action Partnership

Helping People. Changing Lives.

 

http://www.oacaa.org/directory.html

The Community Services Network is made up of more than 1,100 local, private, non-profit and public agencies that work to alleviate poverty and empower low-income families in communities throughout the United States.

Social Welfare Services

Find social and welfare services in your area by entering your zip code at this web site:

http://www.socialwelfareservices.org/Ohio/

 

ActivStyle

1-800-651-6223, x526

http://www.activstyle.com/

ActivStyle is a full-service medical supply company that specializes in providing incontinence products to Medicaid recipients. We are committed to helping the underserved Medicaid-eligible patients and their families. Our expertise in understanding technical medical regulations allows us to give you the level of service that you deserve.

If you are on Medicaid, most of our products can be provided to you at no cost.

ActivStyle has a fully stocked warehouse and maintains a highly trained staff of incontinence specialists to ensure that you can find the products that best suit your level of incontinence. If you qualify, we will do all the billing, obtain the prescriptions from your physician, and complete any other Medicaid paperwork for you. Additionally, we do not charge for shipping the products directly to your home.

Area Agency On Aging
Defiance County
401 E Jackson St
Paulding , OH 45879
Phone; (419) 399-3650
Adult day services, Companion services, Home delivered meals, Home medical equipment, Homemaker services, Home repair, Electronics monitoring systems, and medical transportation
Adult Protective Services
Defiance County
6879 Evansport Rd
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-3881
To respond to and investigate reports of elderly abuse, exploitation or neglect in a timely manner, and to offer assistance where needed
Ombudsman
Defiance740 Spitzer Bldg. 520 madison Ave. Toledo Ohio 43604 Phone; 1-800-542-1874 or 419-259-2891
The Ombudsman addresses the concerns of consumers in a variety of long term care settings. by investigating and resolving complaints; Promoting the enforcement of laws and regulations; Advising and recommending policy to sttae andd federal government agencies on long term care issuses; and educating the public, consumers, providers, and policy makers.
Department of Job and Family Services
Defiance County
6879 Evansport Rd
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-3881
Assistance with health care, food stamps, Financial assistance, food stamps, Shelter and transportation
Board of DD
Defiance County
195 Island Park Ave
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-6621
County agency providing supports to children and adults who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities
Crisis Intervention/ Mental Health Services
Defiance County
197 Island Park Ave
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 784-3818
Crisis prevention and intervention for drug abuse and mental health services
Child Protective Services
Defiance County
6879 Evansport Rd
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-3881
Services are for families with children determined to be at risk of abuse and neglect
Domestic Violence
Defiance County
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
1-800-787-3224(TDD)
Services are for families with children determined to be at risk of abuse and neglect
Shelters
Path Center/Community Services
Defiance County
1939 E 2nd St
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-6962
Services for the Homeless help with finding housing and to develop skills to maintain housing in the future
Shelters
American Red Cross
Defiance County
PO Box 167
Oakwood , OH 45873
Phone; (419) 399-3557
Social Services, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Home Health Services, Homeless Services, HomelessShelters, Hospice Services
Food Pantries
Archbold United Methodist Church
Defiance County
401 Ditto St
Archbold , OH 43502
Phone; (419) 445-5566
The Community Services Ministry runs a foodpantry, provides temporary housing for homeless families
Food Pantries
Village of Archbold
Defiance County
105 Depot St .
Archbold , OH 43502
Phone; 419-445-0366
FISH FoodPantry Open 2nd & 4th Tues. each month from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Salvation Army
Defiance County
PO Box 7130
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-1028
Services provided are health services, addiction dependency, worship services, and family tracing
Goodwill Industries
Defiance County
1524 N Clinton St
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-2577
This non-profit organization helps people with education, training, and career services for people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities
Catholic Social Services
Defiance County
511 Perry St
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-4933
This organization provides services to help children and youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families
United Way
Defiance County
511 Perry St
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-3510
This organization provides services to help children and youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families
Lutheran Social Services
Defiance County
T793 State Route 66
Archbold , OH 43502
Phone; (419) 267-5528
This organization provides services for families who need financial, human resources and other support services.
Metropolitan Housing Authority
Defiance County
1044 Chelsea Ave
Napoleon , OH 43545
Phone; (419) 592-1900
Their programs provide assistance to low and moderate income families and individuals
Health Department
Defiance County
197 Island Park Ave
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 784-3818
The health department performs food licensing and food inspection, vaccination programs, free STD and AIDS tests, and other medical assistance.
American Red Cross
Defiance County
1220 S Clinton St
Defiance , OH 43512
Phone; (419) 782-0136
This agency helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe
RX for Ohio Website; who RxforOhio is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.
1935 East Second Street, Suite C
Defiance, OH 43512 USA
(419) 782-5441 (V/TTY)
(877) 209-8336 (Toll Free)
(419) 782-9231 (Fax)
The Ability Center is a non-profit independent living center in Northwest Ohio The Center also provides adaptive cooking classes, basic budgeting classes, instruction on navigating local public transportation, minor disability-related bathroom modifications and constructs access ramps for homes. The Center also provides information and referral to local, state and national disability and independent living resources.

Defiance Area
Visiting Nurses & Hospice
6825 SR 66N
Defiance, OH 43512

Serving Defiance & Henry Counties.

(419) 782-5411
1-800-784-7499

Website; http://www.comhealthpro.org/index.php

Community Health Professionals, Inc. offers a variety of home health care services, developed to meet the individual needs of each person. Working with doctors, hospital staff and family members, we provide a total care plan to meet specific needs. On staff are experienced nurses, therapists, social workers, hospice specialists and home health aides.

Toledo/Lima

Address
Simply EZ - Home Delivered Meals
321 Superior St.
Rossford, OH 43460


Phone
419-662-3963
Fax
419-662-3963
Address
Simply EZ - Home Delivered Meals
1860 South Dixie Hwy.
Lima, OH 45804

http://www.simplyez.net/index.phpindex

Simply EZ has been recognized numerous times by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging for Exemplary Performance in Providing Home Care Services.

We deliver more than 25,000 meals per week to over 47 counties in Ohio. Our weekly visits bring a variety of meals including low-sugar and low sodium choices as well as adhering to sensitive dietary restrictions. Our portions are freshly sealed for easy heat and serve.

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
People with Disabilities Making Independent Living a Reality

Addresses and Phone Numbers

  Toledo Defiance Port Clinton
Address 5605 Monroe St
Sylvania, Ohio
43560
1935 E Second St
Suite C
Defiance, Ohio
43512
400 W Third St
Port Clinton, Ohio
43452
V/TTY (419) 885-5733 (419) 782-5441 (419) 734-0330
Fax (419) 882-4813 (419) 782-9231 (419) 734-0330
Toll Free (866) 885-5733 (877) 209-8336 None

About The Ability Center

The Ability Center is a non-profit independent living center in Northwest Ohio. The Center serves seven Ohio counties: Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Williams and Wood; with satellite offices in Defiance and Ottawa counties.

Our Mission is: To assist people with disabilities to live, work and socialize within a fully accessible community. We do this by providing a variety of services including: Information and Referral, Advocacy, Community Living, Youth Services and Independent Living Skills Services, Peer Support, and more.

The Center also provides adaptive cooking classes, basic budgeting classes, instruction on navigating local public transportation, minor disability-related bathroom modifications and constructs access ramps for homes. The Center also provides information and referral to local, state and national disability and independent living resources.

The Ability Center assists in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for children with disabilities in local schools and provides leadership training and opportunities for adolescents with disabilities. The Center links individuals with disabilities to local recreation activities, as well as running Camp Cricket -- a summer day camp for children with and without disabilities.

Defiance County Senior Services

http://www.defiance-county.com/seniorservices/index.html

 

700 Jefferson Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
P: (419) 782-3233
Toll Free: 1-888-782-3233
F: (419) 782-7610
E: thiler@defiance-county.com
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Additional Resources

Benefits Check Up
A free confidential online service that helps determine different benefit programs you may be eligible for. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and gives you a listing details beneficial services and programs.

NCOA
The National Council on Aging - a Visitors Center that can link you to many other beneficial sites within the aging network. Also informs you on many National issues and gives you an opportunity to respond.

AOA
The Administration on Aging - includes many timely articles on a variety of Senior benefits, social and health issues.

Social Security
A website which provides up-to-date information on Social Security benefits.

Homestead Tax Break
You may be eligible for a tax break through the Homestead Act. Please contact the Auditor's Office at (419) 782-1926 or 1-800-675-3953 to see if you qualify.

Family & Children First Council

 

http://www.defiance-county.com/fcfc/index.html

500 Court Street
Suite F
Defiance, Ohio 43512
P: (419) 782-6934
F: (419) 782-5091
jvoll@defiance-county.com

The family is the center of Defiance County and children are the future. The well-being of Defiance County families is important in building strong communities. Defiance County will provide comprehensive and effective collaboration which supports families in their responsibilities for building independent and productive lives, while providing programming and activities to nurture and motivate parents and children to realize their potential. Defiance County will be a place where families can build upon their heiritage, feel secure in the present and reach for the future.

 

Family and Children First Councils exist to promote:

  • Healthy Children
  • Strong Families
  • Thriving Communities

Family and Children First Councils ensure:

  • Shared Responsibility
  • Shared Resources
  • Shared Results

Family and Children First Councils work through:

  • Alignment
  • Access
  • Accountability

 

Norhwestern Ohio Community Action Commission

http://www.nocac.org/new_locations.htm

Family Resource Center
644 Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2152

 

 

Help Me Grow (Defiance County)
500 Court St., Suite F
Defiance, Ohio 43512
P: 419.782.6934
Toll free: 1.888.648.8732

http://www.defiance-county.com/helpmegrow/index.html

Information for Child Development, Emergency Services, Senior Services, Housing and Weatherization, Employment Opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

What is Help Me Grow?

Help Me Grow is a program for expectant parents, newborns, infants, and toddlers that provides health and developmental services so that children start school healthy and ready to learn. Help Me Grow is designed to address three of Ohio's commitments to children:

 

  • Expectant parents and newborns thrive
  • Infants and toddlers thrive
  • Children are healthy and ready for school

 

 

 

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