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Community Resource Directory 2007
HIGHLAND
Community Resource Directory
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Phone: 937-393-4278 ext 242
Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc.
Phone 937.393.3458 • Fax 937.393.7707
FAMILY
& CHILDREN FIRST
The 3 Arms
Service
Coordination
·
Intersystem Youth Team
- Multi-need families – wrap
around services
·
ABC
- Non-behavioral needs met for
families
·
Intensive Home Based Care
- High need wrap around
services for behaviorally challenged youth
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Community Planning
- Community Annual Plan
- Services for birth to 3 year olds
Family Engagement &
Empowerment
Index of Organizations
Page Number
Page Number
22. Children’s
23. Child Support Enforcement Agency
of
Page Number
CHIP
Emergency Community Services Homeless Program
Family Planning
Financial Literacy
Food Pantry
GATOR
Head Start
Help Me Grow Newborn Visit
Page Number
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Housing Rehab Program
Outreach Program
Senior Companion
Senior Nutrition Program
Smoking Cessation
Sycamore Glen
Talking Books
Weatherization Program
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Program
Page Number
81. Home Health Services of
92.
93.
Page Number
Page
Number
125. South
126. Southern
APPENDIX A
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS 58-59
APPENDIX B
HOUSING POSSIBILITES 60-64
Cross
Reference Index
Page Number
Abuse, Violence or
Neglect
Highland County Children’s Services 34
Hillsboro Department of Law, Office of Victim’s Services 43
Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) 57
Adolescent Medicine
Children’s Hospital Inc. 24
Children’s
Children’s
Cincinnati
Shriner’s Burn Institute (and
Adult/Child Mentoring
South
Adult Developmental
Institutions
Highland
Hills and
Adult Education
Southern
Adult Protective
Services
Alcohol Abuse
Education/Prevention
Alcoholics Anonymous 19
VINE 57
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati 20
Alzheimer’s Association of Adams-Brown-Highland
Anger Management
Page
Number
Appliances
Samaritan Outreach 53
Hope Emergency 46
Baby Clothing
Samaritan Outreach 53
Basic Needs
Highland
Mitchell Trust Fund 50
Salvation Army 53
Battered Women’s Shelter & Hotline
Birth Certificates
Highland
Ohio Department of Vital Statistics 51
Birth Control Counseling
Highland
Blood Pressure Screening
Highland
Book Loan
Highland District Library 39
Leesburg Library 47
Budgeting
Business Associations
Highland
Business/Economic Development
Page Number
Highland
Business Loans
South Central Development Center 54
Cancer
American Cancer Society 21
Career Counseling
Cataracts Screening
Masonic Lodge Knights Templar Eye Foundation 50
Child Care
Acorn Infant Center 18
Child Birth Education and Child Seat Safety
Highland
Childhood
Immunizations
Highland County Health Department 33
Children’s Protective
Services
Highland County Children’s Services 34
Children’s Psychiatric
Services
Children’s Hospital-Cincinnati,
Children’s Respite
Care
Highland
Highland County Children’s Services 34
Children’s Services
Child Care Resource Network 24
Highland
Highland County Children’s Services 34
Page Number
Child Support
Assistance
Charitable Relief
Organizations
American Red Cross 22
Mitchell Trust Fund 50
Salvation Army 53
Samaritan Outreach Services 53
St. Mary’s Catholic Church 52
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 52
Clothing
Highland
Salvation Army 53
Samaritan Outreach 53
Communications
Counseling-including
Drug and Alcohol
Alcoholics Anonymous 19
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati 20
Child Care Resource Network 24
FRS 28
Narcotics Anonymous 50
Salvation Army 53
St. Mary’s Catholic Church 52
Crime Victims
Hillsboro Department of Law Office of Victim’s Services 43
Crisis Lines
Drug and Poison Information 26
Page
Number
Death Certificates
Highland
Ohio Department of Vital Statistics 51
Disabled Services
Hearthcare
at
Highland
Disaster Relief
American Red Cross 22
Salvation Army 53
Educational Testing
Southern
Elderly
(See Senior Citizens)
Emergency Shelter
Homeless Shelters 46
Emergency Information 53
Environment
Eye Care
Lion’s Club (glasses) 48
Masonic Lodge Knights Templar Eye Foundation 50
Family Planning
Highland
Food
Highland
Salvation Army 53
Samaritan Outreach 53
Page
Number
Formula/Baby Food
Highland
Hope Emergency Program 46
Samaritan Outreach Services 53
Furniture
Hope Emergency Program 46
Samaritan Outreach Services 53
Hearing Tests
Home Delivered Meals
Highland
Home Loans
USDA Rural Development 56
Hospice Care
Hospice of Hope 46
Housing Repair
Highland
Jobs
Department of Job and Family Services 37
Salvation Army 53
Legal Assistance
Hillsboro
Department of Law Office of Victim’s Services 43
Missing Persons
Salvation Army 53
Libraries
Leesburg Library 47
Page
Number
Senior Citizens
Programs
Hearthcare at
Highland
Passport 52
Schools
Whiteoak School District 58
Speech Services
Highland
Social Security
Information
Social Security Administration 54
Transportation
Highland
FRS 29
Utilities Assistance
Highland
Mitchell Trust Fund 50
Salvation Army 53
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 52
Veterans and Armed
Forces Services
American Legion 21
American Red Cross 22
Salvation Army 53
Veteran’s Service Commission 56
Voter Registration
Highland
Page
Number
Weatherization
Highland
WIC
Highland
DESCRIPTION OF EACH ORGANIZATION
1.
1-937-382-1411 ext.
207
Services: Childcare for infants’ age 6 weeks to
children up to 3 years of age who are not
potty-trained. Operates October-May,
Monday-Friday,
Eligibility:
2. Adena
Home Health Care Services:
Services: Hospice, Home Health, Home Infusion, Home Respiratory, Skilled Nursing Care, Wound/Ostomy Care, PICC/Medline Care, Pediatrics, Rehab Therapies, Maternal Child Health Services, Homemaker, Home Health Aid, Pharmaceuticals including IV antibiotics and chemotherapy, Durable Medical Equipment, Oxygen Therapy, Apnea Monitors, CPA/Bip AP and Aerosis.
Eligibility: Hospice-physicians certificate of terminal illness. The client has to have Home Health or Skilled Nursing Care ordered by a physician and be homebound. 11 county region of South Central Ohio-Ross, Pike, Pickaway, and Jackson counties and portions of Vinton, Hocking, Highland, Fayette, Adams, Brown, and Clinton counties.
3. Alcoholics
Anonymous:
Meetings subject to change.
AA Meetings in
Sunday Wednesday
Sunshine Breakfast Group Serenity Group
Southern
Room 203 & 204 Open-discussion
Open – Chairman’s Choice Use rear door
Use main or rear entrance
Thursday
First Presbyterian Church Thurs. Morning Disc. Group
Open-discussion
Basement-enter east basement door Open Discussion
Use side door
Monday
HOYPPAA Group
FRS Counseling
Open-discussion Use rear basement door
Use Rear Door Friday
TWMIG Group
First Baptist Church Hillsboro Beginners Group
Open-speaker meeting
Open discussion
Tuesday Use
entrance off
Hillsboro Discussion Group Friday Night Group
Closed-discussion Open speaker meeting
Use rear Basement door Use
entrance off
4. Alzheimer’s
Association of Greater
1-800-441-3322
Adams-Brown-Highland
Branch Office:
Services: Alzheimer’s Association provides support, education, advocacy and research on behalf of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Helpline Telephone service which provides information, support and referrals to community resources for families, friends and professionals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
Family Options Program which provides personalized consultation to help families plan for care; a source of practical information and emotional support.
Family Support Group Small discussion groups for family care givers and friends provide an opportunity for mutual support and understanding.
Educational Programs A variety of educational programs for families, care givers and professionals are offered continually throughout our area.
Safe Return A nationwide, community-based safety net designed to help register & identify individuals who are memory impaired due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. A 24-hour toll-free 800 line enables police and private citizens to return wanderers to their homes.
Early Stage Strategy Group Group meetings for persons diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease & their caregivers; focus on helping participants adjust to the diagnosis, plan for the future and enjoy life to the fullest extent possible.
Memories in the Making An art program for the individuals in the early and middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease which provides an opportunity for self-expression through participation in the visual arts.
Eligibility: Program and services are available to family care givers, friends, and professionals coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related
disorders; some fees may apply.
5. American Bar Association: ABA Network at www.abanet.org
Services: The mission of the American Bar Association is to be the national representative of the legal profession, serving the public and the profession by promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law.
6. American Heart Association:
Website: www.americanheart.org
Services: Provides programming on prevention and education with regard to heart diseases and strokes.
Eligibility: All services are available to residents
of
7. American Cancer Society: 2808 Reading
Rd.,
Website: www.cancer.org
Services: Provides information on prevention and early detection of cancer. Also provides resources and guidance.
Eligibility: Any resident who is on treatment for cancer or who is suffering from the effects of treatment.
8. American Legion: Commander Joe W. Thompson Phone: 1-937-393-2516
Services: Assists with filing for benefits for veterans and their families. Meets at the Senior Citizens Center on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Eligibility: Veteran status during wartime.
9. American Red Cross:
Website: www.redcross.org
Services: Helps keep people safe every day, as well as in emergency situations; thanks to caring supportive people in the community.
Eligibility: Provides services to anyone in need.
10. Arthritis Association:
11. Before
and After School Child Care (BASC Care):
Phone: 1-937-981-3241 Fax: 1-937-981-2521 ext. 1022
Services: Offers children a place that is safe, secure, and warm which is under the supervision of caring adults. Allows choices and flexibility, offers creative and fun activities to enhance development. Children also receive help with homework. BASC Care provides parents with an environment that is supportive of their roles as parents and helps provide resources for their children’s needs and interests.
Eligibility: Offered for elementary school-aged
children in grades K-6. Open from
Cost: Annual Registration Fee: $30.00 per family
Fixed weekly rate:
$40.00 for the first child in a family
$25.00 for the second child in a family
$25.00 for each additional child in a family
These rates include the daily
snack fee, and the rate will be charged whether a family uses the program
before school, after school or both before and after school programs. There is a $10.00 yearly supply fee per child. There will be an extra charge of a $1.00 per
minute for each minute after
12.
Services:
13.
Fax: 1-937-442-6655
14.
Services: Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Room Care, Hospital Delivery, Intermediate Care Facilities, Hospital Based Outpatient Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation.
15.
Services: Protecting and serving the community to create a safe living environment.
16.
Services:
Hours:
Monday through Thursday
17. Bureau for Children with Medical
Handicaps: Highland
Purpose: BCMH is a tax-supported program within the Ohio Department of Health. The goal is to assure that children with special health care needs and their families obtain comprehensive care and services.
Services:
The Diagnostic Program
Treatment Program
Service Coordination Program
Public Health Nurse Services
Eligibility: Children who are under the age of 21, are a resident of Ohio, must be under the care of a BCMH approved physician, have a possible medical handicap for diagnostic program, have an eligible medical handicap for the treatment program. The family of the child must be financially eligible for the treatment program only.
18. Catholic Social Services of Southwestern
Ohio: 20864 State Route 251, (
1-513-875-2317
Services: Northern
Transportation
Educational Enrichment
Socialization
Eligibility: Persons 55 years or older or with a
disability. Serves Perry,
19. COAD Child Care Resource Network:
Website: www.coadinc.org/ece
Services: CCRN counselors will assist families with finding child care by
providing a list of child care options that may meet their identified needs. Counselors will also provide families with information on how to choose care. Families may also complete a child care search online by connecting to the website. CCRN also helps individuals with the process of opening a child care business. Assists providers with locating required training and offers technical assistance. A resource lending library is also available to help parents, providers and agency staffs provide quality care and services.
Eligibility: Parent Services are free
20. Children’s Hospital Inc.: 700 Children’s
Dr.,
Services: Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Room Care, Hospital Delivery, Intermediate Care Facilities, Hospital Based Outpatient Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Psychiatric Inpatient Services.
Eligibility: Adolescents and Children
21. Children’s
Services: Emergency room care, General and Neonatal Intensive Care,
Child Abuse, Medical Evaluations, Sexual Assault Treatment, Developmental
Assessments, Hospital Based Outpatient Services,
Eligibility: Adolescents, children and families with children.
22. Children’s
Services: Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Room Care, Hospital Delivery, Intermediate Care Facilities, Hospital Based Outpatient Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Psychiatric Inpatient Services.
Eligibility: Adolescents and Children
23. Child Support Enforcement Agency of
Phone:
1-937-393-4278 Fax: 1-937-393-4461
Services: To collect, obtain or enforce court ordered child support. Determines Paternity, support and medical order establishment.
Eligibility: No income requirement. Must have a child (ren) and a need to establish an order and/or enforce a support order.
24. Cincinnati Shriner’s Burn Institute:
1-513-751-3800
or any Shrine member
Services: Provides assistance to severely burned children up to age 18.
Eligibility: Must be sponsored by a Shrine member.
25.
1-513-872-6207
Services: Treatment for severely burned children. Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Room Care, Intermediate Care Facilities, Hospital Based Outpatient Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation.
26.
27.
28.
Services: Provides physical, mental and social activities. Child care services are available.
Eligibility: There is a nominal fee for services.
29.
Services: Emergency Medical Care, Cardiac Care, Community Health, Home Care, Corporate Health, Family Health Practice Residency Program, Urgent Care, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Sleep Care, Wound Care, Pediatrics and Neurology.
30. Drug and Poison Information: Children’s
Hospital
1-800-222-1222
Services: The center provides information on problems related to drug
overdoses, occupational and environmental exposures, childhood poisonings and
complications from street drugs and related subjects. Over the phone assistance about what to do if
someone swallows poison. This center is
located in
Contact Person:
Drug Hot Line (Toll Free) 1-800-872-5111
31.
Phone:
1-937-981-2165 Fax: 1-937-981-1309
Services: Excellent State Survey Results, Respite, Long Term Care, Short Term Skilled Medicare Unit, Restorative Nursing, Hospice Care, Friendly Call Program.
Eligibility: Rates available upon request.
32. Edith
Brown Pavilion:
1-937-840-6581 email: rholland@hdh.org
Services: The Edith Brown Pavilion is designed to assist seniors and their families in dealing with a variety of life and health issues. Their goal is to maintain and improve each patient’s quality of life and enhance the patient’s self-respect and dignity through therapeutic activities, quiet environment, and appropriate medication management. Professional staff members conduct assessments in private homes, nursing home facilities or hospitals. The average length of stay is 10-14 days; patient care is continued after discharge with 12 months of follow-up contacts.
33. Emergency
Information:
Fire Police
Leesburg 911 780-6735
Mowrystown 911 442-3815
Highland County Sheriff’s Department 393-1421
34.
Services:
35.
Services:
36.
Services:
37.
1-937-780-2221 Fax:
1-937-780-6900
38. Fayette County Homeless Shelter: 1-740-572-0672
39. FRS Connections:
1-937-393-9662 Fax:
1-937-393-1682
Services: A partial hospitalization program with an educational component provided by Hillsboro City Schools. This program is designed for emotional disabled children who can not maintain behavior in a standard school setting. Mental health services are provided along with educational services for school credits.
Eligibility: Children in Highland County Schools ages 8-18 who met the requirement of the program.
40. FRS Counseling, Inc.:
Phone:
1-937-393-4562 Fax: 1-937-393-2056
Services: Provides a variety of integrated services to the residents
of the
As an ODADAS certified agency:
Substance Abuse Services: assessment, referrals, individual counseling, group counseling, case management, intensive outpatient counseling, driver’s intervention program and prevention services.
As an ODMH certified agency:
Mental Health Services: behavioral health counseling, behavioral health therapy, adult education, mental health assessment, partial hospitalization, pharmacological management, community psychiatric support tx, consultation, referral and information services.
Eligibility: Based on a sliding fee scale for any
41. FRS Transportation: 313A
Phone: 1-937-393-0585 Fax: 1-937-393-2056
Services: Provides transportation for needy
42. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and
Career Development,
Services: For individuals:
Career counseling
Job and academic skills classes
Training seminars
Computer training
Learning center
Access to employment services from HCDJFS
Travel and tourism information
For employers, other agencies and organizations:
Local labor market demographics
Customized training seminars
Employee screening testing and assessment services
Local and state financing and relocation incentive programs.
Eligibility: Varies from service to service.
43.
Services: New Directions: After
school activities for all Jr. High and High School youth. Distribution of clothing, food, some
furniture and blankets for needy persons on:
Fridays from
Eligibility: Must
reside in the
44.
1-937-981-9400 Fax:
1-937-981-9499
Services: Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Room Care, Rehabilitation Services, Home Health Care, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics and Speech Therapy.
Eligibility: Based on needs, may require doctor’s referral, fee for service.
45.
Services: Serves
46.
1-937-981-2152 Fax:
1-937-981-4395
Buckskin Elementary Grades K-5 1-937-981-2673
Rainsboro Elementary Grades K-5 1-937-365-1271
47.
1-937-981-2197
Services:
48.
Services: Assistance to families whose child is in need of eye glasses or related services.
Eligibility: Families not eligible for Medicaid, referral from school or health agency.
49.
Access our library catalog, reach our
databases, check out event calendar or download one of our e-books through our
websites:
Website: www.highlandco.org/grelocate.html
Web Log: http://highlandreads.highlandco.org
Services: Books, videos, magazines, large print books, and audio recordings to check out. Story Times for Children. Computers and Internet for use. Databases including: encyclopedias, magazines articles, practice tests, historical census information and more. Fax services and self service copying available.
Eligibility: Library Card Holder
50.
1-937-981-7701 Fax:
1-937-981-2054
Services: Program Assertive Community Treatment Team (PACT Team), Substance Abusing Mentally Ill (SAMI), and the Intensive Children’s Services.
Eligibility: Must be referred by Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health of Highland or Fayette counties.
51. Head Start of
Services: Comprehensive pre-school program operated by Highland County Community Action. Serves low income children and children with special needs. Some over the income slots available.
Eligibility: Children ages 3-5 years of age.
52. Hearthcare at
Services: Health Outreach: Free monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, home safety evaluations.
Licensed Nursing Facility: Respite and adult day care, skilled and intermediate care.
Eligibility: Physician’s referral for inpatient. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, VA participants and private pay.
53. Highland Amateur Radio Association
(HARA): P.O. Box 203,
Services: Emergency communications, public interest, parade coordinators, hobby and educational service. Repeaters frequency in Highland County-147.21 with Tone (211 on key pad) 146.685- Emergency phone patch capabilities.
Eligibility: Persons interested in radio communications.
54.
Services: Students, grades 7-12, at risk of expulsion or school
failure. Serves schools in the following
districts: Bright Local, Fairfield Local,
Eligibility: Referred by building principle
55.
1-937-393-1941 Fax:
1-937-393-4694
Services:
Nursing Services: Infant through adult immunizations; clinics held the 1st Monday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. HIV and Hepatitis C Testing and counseling. Pregnancy testing, vision and cardiac clinics (open to Ohio Residents), communicable disease surveillance and education, preventative health services, hearing and vision screenings, lead screening and tuberculosis screening. Emergency Response Programs.
Care-a-van: A preventative mobile health assessment and screening unit. Services provided the 1st four Tuesdays and Thursdays of each month. Infant thru adult immunizations, cholesterol tests, lipid profile, diabetes testing, blood pressure and hemoglobin tests available.
Vital Statistics: Certified birth and death
certificates. Genealogy records and
research available Wednesdays and Fridays from
Eligibility: Varies among programs
56.
Services: Hills and
Home-based Early Intervention - Ages 0-2
Preschool Program – Ages 3-5
School Age Program – Ages 6-21
Adult Sheltered Workshop – Ages 22+
Supported Employment (placement into competitive employment)
Supported Living (assistance with semi-independent living)
Family Resources (respite care, equipment, etc.)
Case Management
Eligibility: Varies among programs.
57.
Services: Organizations made up of businesses and professional individuals and firms. Works toward improving business and building a better community.
Eligibility: Area businesses; membership dues are based on a number of employees. Individual memberships are also available.
58.
24 hr. crisis line 1-937-393-1421
Services: Children Services is mandated to investigate all reports of
child abuse, neglect and dependency in
Eligibility: Serves all children birth to 18 years of age or until the age of 21 if the child has special needs.
(937) 393-4642
Services: The
59.
Services: Run by the Hillsboro Church of Christ, serving children grades K-8.
Eligibility: Tuition based
60. Highland County Community Action
Organization, Inc.:
Services:
Programs Offered:
Emergency Services: Provides follow-up and long term services to enable individuals and families to overcome poverty situations. Services provided are emergency shelter, rental, mortgage & housing payments, and emergency food assistance. Funds are limited. Intake assessment will be completed and referrals made to other program services. Contact the Outreach Department.
Family Planning: Services are available in both
Financial Literacy: Provides knowledge and resources to all
Food Pantry: Provides emergency food assistance county wide. Income guidelines must be met. Contact the Outreach Department.
HATS-(Highland Appalachian
Transportation System): Provides transportation to and from medically
affiliated visits for eligible
Head Start: A comprehensive preschool (ages 3-5) developmental program operating throughout the county, providing services in education, social services, health (including medical, dental, and mental health services). We also serve children with disabilities. Half day services available. Contact Head Start.
HEAP-Home Energy Assistance Program: Assistance to households who have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel or have a 10-day shut off notice from a utility company, electric or gas company. Program runs November through March and June through August. Eligibility determined by meeting income guidelines. Contact the Outreach Department.
Help Me Grow Newborn Visit: Provides home visits to first time and teen mothers throughout the county. The Registered Nurse providing the home visits shares the information regarding community services and available resources as well as answers any questions which the new parents have. Contact Family Health Services at 393-3060 or 981-2953.
Housing Rehabilitation Program: Housing rehab services to income eligible residents within targeted areas in the county with grant funds under CHIP. Services may include the following: roof, wiring, septic, plumbing, and any other health and safety issue in the home. Contact the Housing Department 393-3458.
Senior Companion: Gives an added stipend to assist the needs of individuals over 60 years of age and who have a low income. They must be able to spend four hours a day, five days a week doing light household chores in homes of persons over 60 or disabled to provide companionship and to assist the shut-in and share a meal. Contact HCCAO
Smoking Cessation: Classes are offered free to those who smoke and are interested in quitting; Cessation techniques include the American Cancer Society’s “Freshstart” Program and the American Lung Associations “Freedom from Smoking” program. These programs consist of 6-8 one hour classes over a 6-8 week period and it teaches the participant quitting techniques and how to maintain a smoke-free lifestyle. Both programs offer follow-up and support services. Call Family Health Services at 393-3060.
Senior Nutrition: Home delivered meals provided to adults 60 years of age or older and must be homebound. Congregate meals also provided to adults at the Greenfield Nutrition Site. Contact Senior Nutrition at 981-2895
Sycamore Glen: A housing development consisting of 36 single
family homes located at the corner of Eleventh and
Talking Books: Provides players for recorded books and magazines to individuals who are visually impaired or for other physical reasons can not read standard books or periodicals. No income guidelines need to be met. Contact Outreach.
Weatherization Program: Provides weatherization repairs and insulation of homes of elderly and low income families. Services include the inspection of the heat exchanger, safety control, venting, flue pipe, chimney, wiring, exhaust equipment, ductwork, and thermostat of the home. Also examination of the carbon monoxide production and combustion efficiency will occur. Caulking, glazing, weather stripping and insulation of attic and basements/crawl spaces with the goal of reducing fuel consumption and lowering heating bills. Contact the Weatherization Department.
WIC-(Women, Infants, Children Program): This program provides women (pregnant, postpartum, and breast feeding), infants 0-12 months and children up to the age of five, who are medically certified as being at nutritional risk, with special supplemental foods without cost. Contact WIC at 393-3060 or 981-2953.
Eligibility: Income Guidelines apply
61. Highland County Department of Job and
Family Services:
Services:
Adult Protective Services: Case management services for people 60 years and older who are alleged to be abused, neglected, or exploited by self or others. Investigation of allegations, court intervention, information and referral. No income requirement.
Child Care-Funded Assistance: Assistance with full or partial cost of child care while parents are working or attending school or training. Providers must be approved by HCDJFS.
Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA): Services to collect, obtain or enforce court ordered child support. Collection, paternity establishment, location of absent parent, income withholding tax offset, and UIFSA (inter-state actions), legal representation to establish or enforce child support.
Disability Assistance: Provides cash and/or medical assistance to persons disabled, medication dependent, pregnant or over 60.
Food Stamps: Promotes better health and nutrition by providing families with limited resources greater food purchasing power.
Healthy Start: For pregnant women and children under the age of 20 with family income less than 150% of poverty level.
Extended Healthy Start: Uninsured children up to age 18 with family income between 150% and 200% of poverty level.
Healthy Families: Children up to age 19 and their parents with family income less than 100% of poverty level.
Home & Community Based Waivers: Cost effective substitutes for institutional care. Disability – Waiver IV. Individual Options – Waiver VI. Medically Fragile – Waiver V. OBRA – Waiver VII. Passport – Waiver III.
Information & Referral: to other agencies and organizations to meet individual and family needs. No income requirement.
Intensive Vocational Services: Comprehensive and specialized assessments to develop individual employment plan, counseling, career planning, case management.
Learning, Earning & Parenting (LEAP): Teen parents receiving OWF who remain in school or get their GED may receive transportation allowances, child care, and cash bonuses.
LINCS: Drug and alcohol education program recognizing barriers to employment.
Medicaid for Families and Children: Medical Coverage
Expedited Medicaid: Pregnancy related medical services only.
Non-Emergency Transportation: Transportation for Medicaid eligible people to Medicaid reimbursed medical appointments.
Pregnancy Related Services (PRS): Supportive services for pregnant women who are Medicaid eligible.
Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC): Employment related supportive services to enable individuals to obtain and maintain employment. i.e.- car repair, car insurance, work clothes and tools.
QMB- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary: Payment of Medicare premiums and coinsurance for low income eligible participants of Medicare Part A.
SLMB Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary: Payment of Medicare premium for income eligible participants.
Training Services: Payment of state approved training services. May include on the job training, skill upgrading and retraining, entrepreneurial activities and other customized training.
Transitional: Up to 12 months of Medicaid coverage for families who lose OWF cash assistance.
WEP-Work Experience Program: Adults gain work skills and good work habits in un-paid work environments.
Work Activities Programs: Intensive case management for adults to find employment and become self-sufficient.
Workplace Development Services: Employment services for job seekers and employers. Information regarding filing claims for unemployment compensation, assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for training and education programs.
Eligibility: Varies from program to program. Most require
62. Highland County District Library: 10 Willettsvile
Pike,
1-937-393-3114 Fax:
1-937-393-2985
Access our library catalog, reach our databases, check out event
calendar or download one of our e-books through our websites:
Website: www.highlandco.org
Web Log: http://highlandreads.highlandco.org
Services: Books, videos, magazines, large print books, and audio recordings to check out. Story Times for Children. Computers and Internet for use. Databases including: encyclopedias, magazines articles, practice tests, historical census information and more. Fax services and self service copying available.
Eligibility: Library Card Holder
63.
1-937-393-8118 or 1-800-339-5066 Fax: 1-937-393-8135
Crisis Hot Line: 1-888-816-1146 (leave numeric message)
Services: Counseling, court/hospital/community advocacy, family advocacy, information and referrals, offenders programs, parenting classes, safe homes, support groups, and teen anger management group.
Eligibility: Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Children ages 9 through 18. Offenders.
64.
1-937-393-5880 Fax:
1-937-393-2655
Services: FEMA
65.
1-937-840-0100 Toll Free: 1-888-734-7235
Fax: 1-937-840-0101
Services: Help Me Grow provides health and developmental services so that children start school healthy and ready to learn. Children who qualify for Help Me Grow may receive specialized services at no cost which include but are not limited to:
Service Coordination
Family Support
Playgroups
Developmental Assessments
Screenings
Education
Parents As Teachers Curriculum
Newborn Home Visitor
Early Intervention
Transition
Eligibility: Children birth to three years with a qualifying medical diagnosis, children who have a developmental delay and/or children who are at risk for a developmental delay.
66.
Services: Career counseling, job training, search and placement.
Eligibility: Persons seeking employment and career advancement.
67.
Services: Environmental awareness activities and programs. Information regarding solid waste, recycling,
and the environment. Provides recycling
opportunities in
Eligibility: Residents
of
68.
1-937-393-4745 Fax: 1-937-393-8797
Services: Provides persons 50 and over with opportunities and
activities designed to help them remain active and involved in the
community. The center is open Monday
through Friday from
Services include:
Home delivered meals (limited delivery area)
Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks
(by appointment)
Free hearing tests (by appointment)
Representative from Social Security
Office every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Hours are subject to change, please call the
Center Activities:
Crafts, Painting and Quilting
One-day and Overnight Trips
Cards
Pool
Exercise
Chair Volleyball
Line Dancing
Chorus and Musical Groups
And More…..
Lunch
is served daily from
Eligibility: Persons age 50 and over and their spouse (regardless of age).
Yearly dues: $20.00 Monday-Friday
–
69.
Services: Crime prevention, reporting and investigation. Telephone assurance and friendly telephoning (ex: to check on safety of elderly or latch key kids).
70.
1-937-393-2142
Services: Provides health needs for disabled adults and children when other help is unavailable.
Services available are:
Transportation to Other Health Facilities
Home Nursing Supplies
Medications
Doctors Bills
Physical Therapy
Corrective Shoes
Orthopedic Devices
Hospital Tests
Respiratory Supplies
Equipment Repair
As well as operating an “Equipment Loan Closet” (Free) with items such as: walkers, canes, wheelchairs, commode chairs, lifts, lift chair, elevated toilet seats- anything needed will be considered.
Eligibility: Contact Gayle for requirements.
71.
Services: Provides physical, mental and social activities. Child care services are available.
Eligibility: There is a nominal fee for services.
72.
Services: Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Room Care, Hospital Delivery, Intermediate Care Facilities, Hospital Based Outpatient Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Psychiatric Inpatient Services.
73.
Fax:
1-937-840-6618
Services: Childbirth Classes: For women 6-8 months pregnant.
Thursdays
Breastfeeding: Classes offered every 6-8 weeks and lactation counseling on
request. Classes are Tuesdays
Perinatal Fitness: One year term- during and after pregnancy. Call for class days and times.
Newborn Care/Child Wellness: Evening classes monthly. Prenatal assessments.
Infant CPR: Classes are offered quarterly.
Sibling
Class: Monday
Eligibility: Classes are free to those delivering at
74. Hillsboro Department of Law, Office of
Victim’s Services:
1-937-393-0520
(leave a message) fax: 1-937-393-4667
Services: Assistance with preparing Court of Claims reparation
forms. Courtroom advocacy and support
for victim’s of misdemeanor crimes in
Eligibility: Victims of crimes.
75. Hillsboro City Schools Board of
Education:
1-937-393-3475 Fax:
1-937-393-5841
1-937-393-3132
1-937-393-3485 Fax: 1-937-393-5842
1-937-393-9877 Fax: 1-937-393-5842
76.
Services:
77.
Services:
78.
Services:
79.
Services: Assistance to families whose child is in need of eye glasses or related services.
Eligibility: Families not eligible for Medicaid, referral from school or health agency.
80.
email: info.@hillsborotaxi.com
Services: Transportation Services:
Costs: Inside City Limits: $3.00 per adult (one-way), $2.50 per child/senior (one-way). $3.00/$2.50 each stop for multiple stops.
Outside City Limits: $3.00 for adults + $1.00 per mile (one-way), $2.50 for Children and Seniors + $1.00 per mile (one-way).
Airport Rates (
81. Home Health Services of
1-937-393-6371
Services: Medicare and Medicaid certified hospital based agency. 24 hour access to RN. Home Health Aids, Maternal/Child Services, Medical Social Services, Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy and Skilled Nursing Services (including IV Therapy and Chemotherapy).
Eligibility: Residents of
82. Homeless
Shelters:
83. Hope Emergency Program:
Phone/Fax:
1-937-364-1055
Services: Clothing and Food Pantry. Some clothing, furniture and baby items available.
Eligibility: Income guidelines apply. Open Wednesdays for distribution, Tuesdays
and Thursdays to accept donations-9 am to 11:45 am and Tuesday-Thursdays from
84.
1-937-393-1904 Fax: 1-937-393-0496
Services: Provides diagnostic evaluations, parent and teacher training, early childhood instruction, and program planning for children 0-21 with disabilities. Provides the following direct services to children with disabilities upon placement by the child’s school district:
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Adapted Physical Education
Speech Therapy
Tutoring for children with hearing and visual impairments
Consultation is also available regarding children with autism.
Eligibility: Services obtained through a referral of
school districts in Adams, Brown, Fayette,
85. Hospice
of Hope:
1-937-444-4900 or 1-800-928-4243
Services: Skilled nursing care. Social work and Chaplain services. Community grief counseling services (individual or group). Certified Nursing Aids. Medical equipment and supplies. Physical, occupational and speech therapies. 24 hour pharmacist and support team; volunteer support. Services provided in the home or a nursing home or hospital setting.
Eligibility: Terminally ill children and adults with
less than 6 months to live. Residents of
86.
1-937-382-1411
or 1-800-752-5480
Services: GED preparation and Vocational training for high school students and adults. New Directions is a program for high school dropouts who are between 17 and 21 years of age to help them earn a GED and Vocational Certificate.
Eligibility: High school dropouts, ages 17-21. No income guidelines, must be referred by school district.
87. Laurel Oaks Preschool:
Services: Pre-school program for children ages 3-5 who are potty
trained. Operates October-May;
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
Eligibility: Open to public; approximately $35 a month.
88. Leesburg Branch Library:
Access our library catalog, reach our databases, check out event
calendar or download one of our e-books through our websites:
Website: www.highlandco.org/leelocate.html
Web log: http://highlandreads.highlandco.org
Services: Books, videos, magazines, large print books, and audio recordings to check out. Story Times for Children. Computers and Internet for use. Databases including: encyclopedias, magazines articles, practice tests, historical census information and more. Fax services and self service copying available.
Eligibility: Library Card Holder
89. Leesburg
Lions Club: 1-937-780-6204 or 1-937-780-6140
Services: Assistance to families whose child is in need of eye glasses or related services.
Eligibility: Families not eligible for Medicaid, referral from school or health agency.
90. Lions
Clubs
Leesburg 1-937-780-6204 or 1-937-780-6140
91. Little Lamb Preschool: 155 W. Walnut,
Services: Pre-school program for children ages 3-5.
Toddlers who are
3 years old before August 1st:
Tuesday and
Thursdays -9:00-
3 year olds: Tuesdays and Thursdays:
4 year olds: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
5 year olds: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
Eligibility: Fee for service
92.
Services: Assistance to families whose child is in need of eye glasses or related services.
Eligibility: Families not eligible for Medicaid, referral from school or health agency.
93.
Access our library catalog, reach our databases, check out event
calendar or download one of our e-books through our websites:
Website: www.highlandco.org/lynlocate.html
Web
Log: http://highlandreads.highlandco.org
Services: Books, videos, magazines, large print books, and audio recordings to check out. Story Times for Children. Computers and Internet for use. Databases including: encyclopedias, magazines articles, practice tests, historical census information and more. Fax services and self service copying available.
Eligibility: Library Card Holder
94. Lynchburg-Clay Elementary: 6760 St. Rt.
134 South,
Services: Serves Lynchburg/Clay Local
95.
Services: Serves Lynchburg/Clay Local
96.
Services: Serves Lynchburg/Clay Local
97.
Services:
99. Masonic Lodge Knights Templar Eye
Foundation: P.O. Box 38,
Services: Provides funds for adults to obtain eye surgery.
Eligibility: Must be referred by an Optometrist or Medical Doctor, must have financial need.
100.
Services: Emergency Room, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery Services; Pain Management Center; Women’s Center; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy; Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Laboratory; Radiology; Outpatient Testing; Behavioral Health; Wound Care Center.
101. Mitchell
Trust Fund: P.O. Box 38,
Services: Limited financial assistance for needy persons in emergency situations.
Eligibility: Primarily for Masonic affiliated families.
102. Narcotics
Anonymous:
Hotline: 1-800-587-4232
Services: Self-help group using the 12 steps of recovery.
Eligibility: For anyone willing to admit that narcotics or illicit drugs are affecting them in a negative way. No fees or dues to attend.
103. Noah’s
Services: Childcare in a Christian atmosphere for children 18 months
to 12 years of age. Open Monday-Friday
Eligibility: Private pay; Also accepts reimbursement for services from DJFS.
104.
Website: www.oceod.org
Services: A statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the educational interests of children with disabilities.
105. Ohio Department of Health, Vital
Statistics: P.O. Box 15098,
Services: Birth and death certificates available for people born or
who have died in the state of
Eligibility: May be a fee to obtain copies of records.
106.
Services: The coordinating agency that makes information about missing children available to other agencies, the media and the general public. The Clearinghouse’s mission is to in the search for missing children, create public awareness of pertinent issues, and develop and disseminate information in order to educate the public, professionals, and others in the prevention of missing and abducted children.
107. Ohio State University Hospitals:
Services: Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Room Care, Hospital Delivery, Intermediate Care Facilities, Hospital Based Outpatient Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Psychiatric Inpatient Services.
108.
1-740-773-2283 Website: www.pvadamh.org
Services: Contracts with a network of public health care agencies to
treat persons in need of mental health, alcohol, and drug addiction
services. Serves as the mental health
planning agency for Fayette,
109. Passport:
Area Agency on Aging: District 7, Inc. F32 URG, P.O. Box 500, Rio
Grande, OH 45674. 1-800-582-7277
Services: Provides an alternative to nursing home placement through coordinated in-home services to Medicaid eligible adults.
Eligibility: Must 60 years of age, Medicaid eligible, at risk of nursing home placement, must be in agreement with a Service Plan.
110.
Services: Serves
111.
112. St. Mary’s
Services: Run by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Grades Preschool-5
Eligibility: Tuition based; some scholarships available.
113. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church:
Services: Limited emergency assistance. Financial assistance given to Samaritan Outreach.
Eligibility: Based on need.
114.
Services: One-time emergency financial assistance
Eligibility: Based on need.
115. Salvation
Army:
Services: Provides limited financial assistance for families in emergency situations.
Eligibility: Based on need.
116. Samaritan Outreach Services:
Services: Clothing assistance
Emergency food supply
Information and referrals for low income people
Open for clients (call to verify times and days)
Eligibility: Based on need, income and family size.
117.
1-937-393-9946
Website: www.spvmhc.com
Services: Mental health and Substance Abuse assessment, follow-up and treatment. 211 First call services are also available.
Eligibility: Based on a sliding fee scale.
118. Sheriff’s Departments:
Emergency Non-Emergency
Brown County 911 1-937-378-4435
Fayette County 911 1-740-335-6170
Ross County 911 1-740-773-1186
119. Social Security Administration:
Services: Information regarding Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare programs including determination of eligibility and completion of applications.
120.
Services: Administers various revolving loan programs to assist small businesses and industry in their growth and development. Child Day Care , Revolving Loan Program which has loans available for the operation of child day care center and an Intermediary Loan Program for business and industry. Assists businesses with financial analysis of businesses, business plans and management assistance.
121. South
Services: Big Brothers/Big Sisters match children from single parent families with volunteer adults. The volunteer adults act as a friend and role model for the child.
Eligibility: Children ages 7-14 who live in single parent families.
122. Southern
1-937-382-6921 Fax:
1-937-383-3171
Website: www.soesc.k12.oh.us
Services: Exceptional Children and Alternative Programs Curriculum Instruction
School Improvement
Educational Leadership
Professional Development Technology
Instruction Media
Eligibility; Highland County School Districts
123. Southern
Services: Education on pregnancy and alternatives. Confidential free self-administered pregnancy tests. Personal lay counseling; post abortion counseling. Gently used clothing for mother and baby; baby care items; first time expectant parent support group. Referrals for community service agencies and medical care. *This is not a medical facility.
Eligibility: There are no eligibility requirements
124. Southern
Services: Two-year college offering programs in general studies, technical education and continuing education. Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) classes are offered for those persons 18 years or older who wish to prepare for their GED. Programs are also available for displaced homemakers.
Eligibility: High school graduates, persons with GED may be accepted as full time students. Students without a high school diploma or GED may be accepted as part time students for their first quarter.
125. Southern
1-937-393-3431
extension: 2629
Services: Serves children 18 months to 12 years of age. Open Monday-Friday,
Eligibility: Private Pay, also accepts reimbursement for services through DJFS.
126. USDA Rural Development:
Services: Rural Development Direct Loan (502) Program: Provides loans for very low income individuals and families who cannot obtain credit from other sources to purchase homes in eligible rural areas.
Rural Development Home Repair Loans and Grants (504) Program: To improve the living conditions and assist with needed repairs for very low income applicants in eligible rural areas.
Guaranteed Loan Program: Assist low and moderate income families through the guarantee of loans made by conventional lenders for the purchase of modest single family new or existing homes in eligible rural areas.
Community Facilities Program: Loans/grants may be used to construct, enlarge or improve community facilities for health care, public safety and public services and for the equipment required for its operation.
Water and Waste Disposal Program: Loans/grants may be made to develop water and wastewater systems. Funds are available to public entities and not-for-profit operations.
Eligibility: Varies among programs. Serves 23 counties in
127. Veteran’s Service Commission:
1-937-393-8686 Fax: 1-937-393-8738
Services: Assistance filing for VA disability and pension claims; assistance filing for widow’s benefits; emergency financial assistance with food, rent, mortgage, prescriptions, utilities, optical. Provides transportation to VA Hospitals, Assists veterans in obtaining military records and medals.
Eligibility: Call for details
128. Victim
Information and Notification Everyday (VINE):
1-800-770-0192
Services: An automated telephone system that permits callers to find out the custody status of an offender housed in a county jail, ODRC or DYS facility, or find out about upcoming court events related to an offender. Callers can also register for automatic notifications (by phone, email or pager) when there is a change in an offender’s sentence, expiration date, inmate custody status and location, as well as notifications on the transfer, release, escape, or death of an inmate. All telephone calls and registrations are anonymous, confidential and free.