As Mental Health America of Ohio, we continue to strengthen our presence at the Ohio Statehouse, actively speaking out on vital mental health care policies and informing policy decision makers. Our Board level Public Policy Committee, which includes representatives of other Ohio Mental Health America affiliates, establishes an annual mental health public policy action agenda for MHAOhio to execute.

Coordinating services; Case/Care Management for Children's Issues,Case/Care Management Referrals, Children's Rights Groups, Issue Advocacy for Families and Children, Planning/Coordinating and Advisory Groups for Children's Issues, Planning/Coordinating and Advisory Groups for Youth Issues through legislation advocating for children with multiple needs and their families. Children and Family First Council offers a variety of different programs for families including the Help Me Grow Program which serves families with children pre-natal through age 3 with home visits and assistance with developmental delays.

A Turning Point advocate can familiarize clients with Ohio laws that pertain to their situation. The victims' rights advocates can help answer questions about the judicial processes regarding custody, criminal charges, protection orders, dissolution and divorce, and property issues. Advocates can attend legal and court appointments with the victim as requested. While the victims' rights advocates are not attorneys, they can provide referrals to affordable or even free legal services. In addition, advocates are available to meet face-to-face with individuals who are considering using Turning Point's services. Advocates can meet at police departments or other safe places. Any individual with visible injuries may call and request a photo and written documentation of the injuries for possible future use. Parties with specific questions can meet with an advocate to have their concerns addressed. Advocates can assist with Victim Compensation applications and referral to local attorneys for assistance with filing when necessary.

Child friendly facility that brings together professionals from law enforcement, child protective services, medicine, mental health, victim's advocacy, and the prosecutor's office to work together in determining if a child has been physically or sexually abused and in providing a coordinated response.

The Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center Clinic provides free individual advocacy to victims of crime throughout Ohio.

Advocacy services include emotional support, linkage to community services, support groups, and follow up for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Provides information and referral, peer support, advocacy, and independent living skills to persons with disabilities. Provide Braille transcription and lessons. Recreational activities (Game Day, Computer class, ILS and Peer Support Classes, and Consumer Advocacy Team). Linking guidance available for consumers seeking nursing home and youth transition.

Provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services. Programs: * Counseling * Emergency Shelter * Victim Advocacy * Danger Assessment Program * Rape Crisis Center

Provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services. Programs: * Counseling * Emergency Shelter * Victim Advocacy * Danger Assessment Program * Rape Crisis Center

This program is designed to aid persons presenting to the emergency department of the hospital or law enforcement offices as survivors of rape or sexual assault. The advocates provide emotional support to the person during the evidence collection, medical exam and or law enforcement interview process. In addition, advocates provide linkage to other services in the community, support groups and follow up. Advocates also provide support, information, and referrals to family and friends of the survivor. Telephone support is on a 24 hour basis, via the hotline. An advocate is available by phone as well.The goal is to decrease the trauma of evidence collection, lessen the fear and confusion often associated with being in an emergency department or law enforcement environment. The advocate's role is to support the survivor so they do not have to go through the process alone. Even if the trauma was long ago our advocates can still help with their needs.

The ACLU handles cases that involve serious violations of civil liberties by the government. We do not have a large staff of lawyers. We are funded through donations, and do not receive any government money. Because of this, we cannot take every worthy case that comes our way. In most circumstances we do not take divorce, child custody, landlord/tenant or private employment cases.

Community psychiatric supportive treatment. Provides intensive case management to severely mentally disabled clients and provides after hours emergency crisis intervention for their clients. Behavioral health assessment, counseling and therapy, medication management.

Court Advocate assists clients through the criminal justice system as well as obtaining a protection orders through the civil courts. Child Advocate is trained in the care and advocacy for children who witness or are secondary victims of domestic violence.

Work with Individuals with disabilities to train and develop personal strengths, master living skills, overcome barriers, and utilize technologies and resources allowing them to continue living independently and productively within their home and community. The agency strives to train in the areas of assistive technologies, and work with suppliers to advocate for and represent our consumers. We also do a minimal amount of direct services.

Provides information, support, and advocates for individuals with brain injury and their families. Provides information, support, and advocates for individuals with brain injury and their families. Helpline offers confidential support and information to survivors of brain injury, caregivers, families and professionals. Annual TBI summit; free virtual health and wellness workshops for brain injury survivors and caregivers; peer support meetings; support groups for brain injury survivors, family members and caregivers, webinar series free to BIAOH members and $10 fee to non-members.

Provides home-based language development and families support; advocacy, deaf mentoring, education/information related to deafness, communication modalities, and information related to assistive listening devices and referral services for children (ages 0-3 and their families) that have been diagnosed with hearing loss. Call for more information.

The Advocates for Families CASA Program is seeking caring adults to volunteer in Knox County. Volunteer duties include making contact with the child once a month; full case investigation reviewing all relevant documents; meet with anyone who has information regarding the child, including but not limited to case workers teachers, medical professionals; maintain written documentation: maintain complete confidentiality; attend all court hearings and meetings; complete annual continued education hours as required by Ohio Supreme Court Rule 48 guidelines. NOTE: CASA supervisor walks alongside each volunteer throughout the life of each case.

Providing information, service programs and volunteer opportunities; system advocacy for children, legal issues and other related issues, CASA recruits, trains and supervises concerned community members to serve Butler County Juvenile Court as Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers

Plans, coordinates, and develops services for older adults. Provides funds by contracting with organizations that provide direct services to older adults and people under 60 with a disability. Monitors contracted providers and advocates for needs of older adults. Programs include: Senior Community Services, Family Caregiver Support, Passport, Assisted Living Waiver, Ohio Home Care Waiver, Specialized Recovery Services, Senior Farmer's Market Program, Wellness Programs, Long-term Care Ombudsman.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Limited transportation for Seniors, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Offers a link between the criminal justice system and community services. Advocates walk individuals through court system.

Provide public education, information and referral, support groups, rehabilitation services as well as socialization and housing services to those confronting mental health problems and their loved ones through 200 national affiliates. Online screening tools for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol and substance use, early psychosis, work health, as well as screenings that are youth-focused and parent-focused. National Certified Peer Specialist (MHA NCPS) certification. Center for Peer Support provides information and promotional materials on peer support, certification, peer-run programs, support groups, and current research on the efficacy of peer support.

Provides information and referral and family support to those in the Valley affected by the autism spectrum disorder. Offer programs including: Special Santa & Bunny, Family Portraits, monthly community outings, monthly support groups, Moms and Dads Night Outs, Social Connections, educational workshops, and flagship program, Camp FRIEND. Annual Fundraiser, Mahoning Valley Warrior. Can follow them for events and information at facebook.com/autismmv/ or AutismMV.org

Provides information and referral service, placement and coordination, crisis intervention, advocacy, major unusual incident reporting and investigating, and service monitoring for agency clients. In addition, assists families with special expenses that may be involved with having a developmentally disabled family member at home.