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.

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 assistance in finding detox programs, residential treatment options (primarily use Teen Challenge), also provide funds for Teen Challenge programs up to $2000 depending on the program. Helps persons with addictions to drug, alcohol, gambling, and/or sex (limited resources for some sexually oriented offenders)

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.

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.

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.

Offers individual advocacy.

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

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

The program offers assistance to crime victims and witnesses, and provides advocacy services to adult or child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse and to the famiies of homicide victims.

The Get Connected Program provides system navigation and advocacy for individuals with mental health and / or addiction issues and their family members who reside in Franklin County. Services are primarily delivered by phone, e-mail, or in some cases face-to-face meetings (virtual and in-person). Program staff utilizes empathy, brief assessment skills, and motivational interviewing to assess callers’ individual needs in order to provide expert information and timely referral to appropriate community agencies and providers. For callers with more complex issues, program staff works with both caller and community provider involved to negotiate a mutual resolution.

OFCA educates Ohio’s policymakers about the needs of abused, neglected and dependent children and the resource families that care for them; testifies before legislative committees on pending legislation which impacts resource families; and represents resource families and primary families at state agency meetings held in which regulatory changes are being considered.

Serves adults, children and youth in public or private psychiatric hospitals or units diagnosed with mental illness. Services range from information and referral, to mediation and negotiation, to legal advocacy.

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 at www.https://www.ohioepilepsy.org/support-groups-online. Click on the group you want to join. You MUST answer the qualifying questions on Facebook to be admitted to the group. We will begin a telephonic depression program in December 2019. Call for more information

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.

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.

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 guidance to families of individuals with developmental disabilities to help resolve issues and navigate the developmental disability system. Offers support and resources to both individuals and family members. Assists with advocacy, planning, and support. NOTE: Service is not limited to school advocacy.

Provides safe shelter wrapped around serviced for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The shelter offers a full range of services, including case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, goal planning, referral and linkages, education, and life skills classes. We also share responsibility for the Domestic Violence Hotline. We are staffed 24/7 365 days a year. Call (937) 456-6891 for information or services.

Provides a variety of services to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and their families which enhances integration in to their local communities. The services include: advocacy, support services, case management, interpreting services, captioning services, information and referral, public awareness programs, sign choir, and sign language classes for families and community. Individuals and their families may be referred to deaf services by any community agency or individual, or may contact deaf services themselves.

Provides culturally-specific domestic violence and sexual assault victim services for immigrants and refugees in Central Ohio. Focuses on educating communities of their rights and services as well as providing culturally-appropriate advocacy and counsel for survivors. Assists survivors in re-establishing themselves through language and employability training as well as linkage to transportation, housing and supportive services. Helps establish a safety plan and take legal action through partnerships.

Assures minority and female representation on all city-sponsored and federally assisted construction projects in the city and SMSA. Also assures physical accessibility for handicapped persons to public buildings and streets. Processes discrimination complaints on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and disability. If warranted, agency may file class action litigation on the behalf of its clients.

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.

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.

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