Provides legal advocacy to ensure the humane care, treatment, habilitation and protection of persons with developmental disabilities. Serves people in Ohio communities and developmental centers, and students with developmental disabilities receiving special education in private or public schools or other settings.

This program provides advocacy in various areas. Referrals to community programs in Franklin County; such as, general clothing provision, individual advocacy to community support groups, identification documents program, specialized information and referral services (specializing to help youth). Other services will be provided after reviewing an individual's situation on a case by case basis. We do not provide payment assistance, but only assistance to be referred to community programs.

Providing a vital link between the criminal justice system and community services, CHOICES' Legal Advocates walk individuals through an often overwhelming court system, assisting with filing criminal charges and obtaining protection orders. Legal advocates gather information, offer support and comfort, and above all, listen.

Provides information and referral services as a department of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. Database of information includes government, non-profit, and social service organizations. Additional services include: * Directory assistance * Time, temperature, and weather information * Post disaster reporting * Faxing and copying services (free for social service needs) * Printing travel directions

At the Guadalupe Center, we provide services including a food pantry, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, nutrition classes, preventative health screenings, legal and immigration consultations and referrals, and comprehensive case management. To help the Hispanic community eliminate barriers to employment stability, counselors work with individuals to assess job skills and potentials, provide 30+ hours of classroom education to build job interviewing/application skills and better understand American workplace expectations, help in job placement, and provide follow-up/job retention support. Services also include English as a Second Language (ESL) and career development counseling.

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

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.

Provides legal support to victims in preparing domestic violence petitions and referrals to legal representation as available in civil domestic violence cases.

Assists individuals with disabilities and their family members in accessing assistive technology devices and services through legal representation and self-advocacy.

Provides advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Investigates complaints of racial discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, police brutality, criminal justice, veterans, health, and education. Refers complaints to proper authorities for resolution.

Trained volunteers provide emotional support, crisis intervention and referral information over the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to survivors of sexual violence, co-survivors and the community. Also offer long-term advocacy and support to survivors and co-survivors who need assistance working with law enforcement and navigating the criminal justice system.

Acts as a surrogate family member to ensure that the participant’s rights are not violated. "A Life Plan" is developed to help provide guidance to the Advocate as to what is important to know about the person served. Provides participants an opportunity to socialize one to one with the Advocate and/or in the community in meaningful recreation and leisure activities such as swimming, hiking, meals out, concerts, sporting events, vacations, and church programs. Advocates can participate in ISP or special meetings. Help ensure participants are living and working in appropriate settings.

Turning Point provides up-to-date programming regarding healthy relationships and dating violence to local students, staff, parents and community members. Presentations have been developed in compliance with House Bill 19 which requires dating violence education in middle and high school health classes and education regarding the issue to teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses and psychologists.

Provides a personal advocate for each youth who spends an average of 15 hours per week assisting the youth in educational, vocational employment and/or recreational programs; offers a positive adult role model. This program's services are offered for youth in their own homes as well as youth placed in agency's foster homes.

The Long-term Care Ombudsman office is the voice for consumers of long-term care services. Ombudsmen serve as: mediators between clients and service providers; as a source of education and information; and advocates for consumer rights and needs improvements.

Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law. Also provides civil rights advocacy regarding accessibility issues and Fair Housing.

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.

Provides assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law.

Advocates for individuals with any significant disability who have been discriminated against or those whose rights have been violated.

Advocates for people who are applying for, or receiving services from BVR or BSVI, and/or the Independent Living Centers throughout Ohio. Provides information on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Provides direct advocacy services to survivors and co-survivors of relationship and sexual violence who are deaf, deaf blind, and hard of hearing. Offers community, legal, social service and hospital advocacy. Clients are seen in safe community setting.

We have two online support groups: 1. Parents of Children with Epilepsy 2. Adults with Epilepsy To enter the group, individuals should go to our website. Click on the group you want to join. You MUST answer the qualifying questions on Facebook to be admitted to the group. Call for more information

Provides advocacy and referrals for individuals with disabilities who have a history of chemical abuse or who are currently alcohol or drug-dependent.

Works with individuals to develop their self-advocacy skills and to build a strong network of advocates with disabilities in central Ohio. This may include peer support.