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Van Wert County The
County Resource Directory Click this link: http://www.vanWertCounty.org/ |
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The Ohio Benefit Bank Neighbors helping neighbors 1-800-648-1176 |
Trained counselors are available where you live, work, play, and pray. Call today to check your eligibility and find a site near you:
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Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies Community Action Partnership Helping People. Changing Lives.
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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. |
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| Area Agency On Aging Van Wert County 200 East High Street, 2nf floor Lima , OH 458011 Phone; (419) 399-3650 , 1(800)653-7723 |
Adult day services, Companion services, Home delivered meals, Home medical equipment, Homemaker services, Home repair, Electronics monitoring systems, and medical transportation. |
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| Ombudsman Van Wert County 3103 W. elm Street Lima Ohio 45805-2516 1-800-653-7778 or419-222-0563 |
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. | ||||||||||||||||
| Adult Protective Services Van Wert County 114 E Main St, PO Box 595 Van Wert, OH 45891 Phone; (419) 238-5430 |
To respond to and investigate reports of elderly abuse, exploitation or neglect in a timely manner, and to offer assistance where needed | ||||||||||||||||
| Department of Job and Family Services Van Wert County 114 E Main St, PO Box 595 Van Wert, OH 45891 Phone; (419) 238-5430 |
Assistance with health care, food stamps, Financial assistance, food stamps, Shelter and transportation | ||||||||||||||||
Board of
DD Fax: (419)238-4531 |
County agency providing supports to children and adults who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities. | ||||||||||||||||
| PCSA-Public Children Services Agency Van Wert County 114 E Main St, PO Box 595 Van Wert, OH 45891 Phone; (419) 238-5430 |
Services are for families with children determined to be at risk of abuse and neglect | ||||||||||||||||
| Domestic Violence Van Wert 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. | ||||||||||||||||
| Safe Harbor 1012 W Market St Lima , OH 45805 Phone; (419) 228-7233 |
Helping runaways and victims of domestic violence recover. | ||||||||||||||||
| Domestic Violence Resource http://vanwertcounty.org/victimservices/domestic-violence.htm |
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| Caring and Sharing Food Pantry Van Wert County 119 South Main Street, Po Box 391 Paulding , OH 45879 Phone; (419) 399-9562 |
The Caring & Sharing Food Pantry is now open in its new location in the Library Annex (Old Dr. Pritchard Building), 119 South Main Street, next door to the main historic library in Paulding. The entrance is on the north side of the building, facing Stykemain's Automotive Call for hours of operation. |
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| St Vincent De Paul Food Pantry 686 S Main St Lima , OH 45804 Phone; (419) 224-3569 |
Services here include a monthly soup kitchen, emergency food pantry, emergency travel. | ||||||||||||||||
| Salvation Army Van Wert County 614 East Market Street Lima, OH 45801 Phone; (419) 224-9005 |
Services provided are health services, addiction dependency, worship services, and family tracing |
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| Goodwill Store Van Wert County 1220 S Shannon St Van Wert, OH 45891 Phone; (419) 238-7910 |
This non-profit organization helps people with education, training, and career services for people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. | ||||||||||||||||
| United Way Van Wert County 1151 Westwood Drive Van Wert, OH 45891 Phone; (419) 238-6689 |
This organization provides services to help children and youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families | ||||||||||||||||
Van Wert
County Health Department Hours:
Monday - Friday (closed holidays) |
The overall mission of the Van Wert County General Health District is to protect the health of the public and to prevent disease. To achieve this objective, the statutory duties of the local health department include services in the aforementioned district. These duties include: inspecting, licensing, treating, regulating, screening, and reporting activities concerned with public and private health matters as well as maintaining vital statistics. Public health services are provided to business establishments, public institutions, and individuals within the community. By working toward fulfillment of its mission, the Van Wert County General Health District is striving to enable every citizen in the district to realize his or her birthright of health and longevity. |
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| American
Red Cross Military Assistance 1-877-272-7337 |
This agency helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe |
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Rx for Ohio Website; http://www.rxforohio.org/who/ |
RxforOhio is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer. | ||||||||||||||||
| Community Health Professionals, Inc. 1159 Westwood Dr. Van Wert, OH 45891 Serving Van Wert County. (419) 238-9223 1-800-417-9295 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. |
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| The Marsh Foundation, Inc, P.O. Box 150 1229 Lincoln Highway Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Phone: 419-238-1695 Fax: 419-238-1747 marshfound@earthlink.net |
The Marsh Foundation Serving Children and Families Since 1922
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| Cancer Network of West Central Ohio Phone: 419-584-1900 (ext.
3120) Monday thru Friday; CLICK BELOW TO SEE WEBSITE; |
The Cancer Network of West Central Ohio is the largest collaborative project of WCORHA to date. The Cancer Network will provide quality and caring cancer treatment services in conjunction with local physicians and support staff at each of its treatment facilities. Patients treated will be provided the highest quality of expert care utilizing the latest in technology and state-of-the-art equipment. Our localized focus is for the benefit of the patient who can expect reduced travel and wait times, a personalized treatment plan and a caring and friendly smile.
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| The Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet |
What We Are... Disability Resources, inc. is
a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve
awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can
help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.
Who We Serve... We serve thousands of individuals with disabilities
through a multidisciplinary network of service providers and consumers.
In order to reach as many people with disabilities as cost effectively
as possible, we target our services and publications to libraries,
disability organizations, independent living centers, rehabilitation
facilities, educational institutions, and health and social service
providers. 
What We Do... We disseminate information about books, pamphlets,
magazines, newsletters, videos, databases, government agencies, nonprofit
organizations, telephone hotlines and on-line services that provide
free, inexpensive or hard-to-find information to help people with
disabilities live independently. |
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| http://www.simplyez.net/index.phpindex
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Simply
EZ has been recognized numerous times by the Central Ohio Area Agency
on Aging for Exemplary Performance in Providing Home Care Services. |
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| Westwood Behavioral Health Center, Inc 1158 Westwood Dr. Phone 419-238-3434 |
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Kelly Rauch Ph: (419) 238-5064 Fax: (419) 238-4705
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County Indigent Defense Systems Ohio’s indigent defense system consists of County Public Defenders, Non-Profit Corporations, Court-Appointed Counsel, and the Office of the Ohio Public Defender. The defense system used by each county is determined by the local Board of County Commissioners.
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| Ohio Family and Children First Councils Find your county FCFC at: http://www.fcf.ohio.gov/contact-us/ 25 South Front Street Mail Stop 26 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 752-4044 |
Mission OFCF is a partnership of state and local government, communities and families that enhances the well-being of Ohio’s children and families by building community capacity, coordinating systems and services, and engaging and empowering families.
Vision Ohio's families and children thrive and succeed. |
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| Van Wert County Ohio State University Extension 1055 S. Washington Street
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Van Wert County Extension's Mission- Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communities through research-based educational programming. Agriculture & Natural Resources Community Development - Family & Consumer Sciences 4 - H Youth Development Farm Focus Master Gardener Extension Advisory Council
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Van Wert County Foundation, Inc 138 E. Main Street Phone (419) 238-1743 |
T he Van Wert County Foundation, Inc. administers trusts, grants and bequests for the benefit of residents of Van Wert County, Ohio and surrounding areas. Through specific bequests, The Foundation provides scholarships to area residents as well as support for many events and organizations in the area. Through 2008, The Van Wert County Foundation has provided grants and scholarships totaling $24,150,000 . At our website you will find information concerning our grant program, scholarships, information on making requests and how to leave a bequest. We also have a Speaker's Program and would be happy to make a presentation to your Van Wert area club or organization. Please contact our office at the address below for information. Scholarships Grants |
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