Staff at the Day Shelter can assist indiduals with obtaining birth certificates, social security cards and assist with completing various types of applications.

Offers information and referral, telephone reassurance, outreach, transportation, homemakers, friendly visitors, insurance assistance, chore service, senior activity center, (trips, socialization/recreation, crafts, etc.), HEAP assistance, job bank, newsletters, income tax assistance, Golden Buckeye sign-up, Coats for Seniors and consumer advocacy.

Provides assistance in filling out basic forms.

Investigates reports of abused, neglected, or exploited seniors AGED 60 AND OLDER; includes referrals for in-home services and assistance in obtaining financial or medical benefits.

Program designed to help seniors find out what benefits they are qualified for.

Assists veterans and their dependents in applying for state and federal benefits; including: pension and compensation claims insurance, hospitals and nursing home care. Also helps veterans at no cost to obtain an Veterans ID card.

Provides HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) applications and will assist older adults with completion of the HEAP application. Provides information on telephone discounts and also information regarding the Summer and Winter Crisis Programs through the Ohio Development Services Agency.

Provides information, forms, and pro se packets for those seeking to file for legal custody or visitation Pro Se (by themselves without Legal Counsel). Will assist those interested in filing for custody or visitation of a child by determining, explaining and providing the appropriate paperwork. Will review the completed paperwork for completeness prior to filing at Juvenile Court. Will also review Poverty Affidavits for the Juvenile Court. Does not provide legal advice.

Offers information on programs and activities for senior citizens, such as social activities, planned trips, monthly speakers, and Tax Aid (income tax forms assistance from February through March). Also offers an eight hour course on defensive driving skills for seniors.

Assists with completing and submitting forms for needed social services, such as government benefit programs.

Provides assistance with completing forms, applications or other paperwork. Also assists seniors in determining eligibility and applying for benefits such as: *Prescription assistance *Food stamps

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) provides rental assistance to very low income families, allowing them the opportunity to live in decent, safe, and affordable housing. HCV Programs are funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and administered by public housing agencies throughout the country. The Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority (KMHA) administers the HCVP Program in Knox County.

Provides a legal clinic at Juvenile Court for those seeking assistance in filling out the pro se or do-it-yourself forms from the Clerk's office. The forms range from grandparents seeking custody or visitation, parents trying to establish custody, visitation or paternity, among other issues. Legal assistance IS NOT PROVIDED with divorce cases or custody cases resulting from divorce.

Assists individuals with completing Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Also assists individuals with completing paperwork that is required to respond to legal action and reviews legal documentation an individual has received to help explain its meaning.

Offers personal visits for companionship, help in filling out paperwork and library materials and magazines to anyone age 60 or over.

Provides outreach services which include transportation to medical appointments; home visiting; assistance with tax and insurance forms and applications. Also a site for the Golden Buckeye program.

Provides assistance with completing forms, applications or other paperwork. Also assists seniors in determining eligibility and applying for benefits such as: *Prescription assistance *Food stamps

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

Investigates suspected cases of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of Preble County residents ages 60 and up. Also provides case management and community collaboration to alleviate the alleged abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.

Offers in-house and outreach therapy counseling, case management and advocacy for older adults and their families. Provides assistance with medical and/or insurance forms. Transportation available with prior arrangement.

Assists individuals with completing Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Also assists individuals with completing paperwork that is required to respond to legal action and reviews legal documentation an individual has received to help explain its meaning.

Offers individuals help with daily living skills, help filling out forms for different services, help finding housing, and job placement.

Assists veterans obtain copies of their military records and decorations. Provides the necessary SF-180 form. Office also has the emergency phone numbers for all branches of the military in case a veteran's records are needed for medical care. Assists veterans in requesting a 'review of discharge' to modify their discharge status; for example, from 'general' to 'honorable'.

Provides a central location where the public and attorneys can obtain forms and basic information necessary to pursue their domestic relations cases (including divorce). Individuals unfamiliar with the Court’s procedures may pick up packages of the documents needed for certain types of cases (including forms for those who need to modify their custody agreement). Computers are also available for completing some forms and calculating child support guideline worksheets. Does not provide legal advice. Cannot help individuals prepare paperwork, but can let people know in advance of their court appearance what is needed and what to expect when they come to court.

Assists with completing and submitting forms for needed social services, such as government benefit programs.