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.

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

Provides unrepresented individuals the opportunity to meet with an attorney who will determine the appropriate legal forms to be filed and who will assist in completing forms regarding issues of custody, support, visitation, and paternity. An unrepresented individual meets with the attorney to discuss the involved legal issues. The attorney then determines the proper forms which need to be filed. The individual is provided with the forms and instructed to obtain all of the needed information to complete the forms such as addresses and dates of birth. The attorney then advises the individual that the forms can be immediately filed if all information is available or the individual can return to the Help Desk the following week to have the forms reviewed before filing.

Provides outreach services which include transportation to medical appointments (for persons 60+); home visiting; assistance with tax and insurance forms and applications. Also a site for the Golden Buckeye program.

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.

Provides social services to families and individuals experiencing barriers with accessing public benefits and community resources. Services include (but are not limited to) public benefit application assistance, resource education, referrals to access community resources, and replacement of vital documents.

Provides unrepresented individuals the opportunity to meet with an attorney who will determine the appropriate legal forms to be filed and who will assist in completing forms regarding issues of custody, support, visitation, and paternity. An unrepresented individual meets with the attorney to discuss the involved legal issues. The attorney then determines the proper forms which need to be filed. The individual is provided with the forms and instructed to obtain all of the needed information to complete the forms such as addresses and dates of birth. The attorney then advises the individual that the forms can be immediately filed if all information is available or the individual can return to the Help Desk the following week to have the forms reviewed before filing.

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

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

Presented by Pickaway WORKS in partnership with the financial aid office of Ohio Christian University, personal assistance is given to students and their families with completion of the FAFSA, the necessary first step in the financial aid process.

Provides benefits screening and assistance with applications for several government assistance programs (Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, etc) NOTE: does not help with unemployment. Provides particular focus on signing households up for food stamps (SNAP). Trained phone staff takes information from the neighbor in order to fill out applications for many programs at once. Applications can be completed and submitted over the phone. Can also provide food pantry referrals to the agency's six County food partner sites.

Application are available now and can be picked up at Muskingum County Center for Seniors. Offers assistance to seniors in completing their applications. No appointment needed.

Accepts PIPP applications via mail or by fax. The applacation is then submitted to the Ohio Department of Development. Note: it is quicker to submit directly to the Ohio Department of Development.

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.

Provides unrepresented individuals the opportunity to meet with an attorney who will determine the appropriate legal forms to be filed and who will assist in completing forms regarding issues of custody, support, visitation, and paternity. An unrepresented individual meets with the attorney to discuss the involved legal issues. The attorney then determines the proper forms which need to be filed. The individual is provided with the forms and instructed to obtain all of the needed information to complete the forms such as addresses and dates of birth. The attorney then advises the individual that the forms can be immediately filed if all information is available or the individual can return to the Help Desk the following week to have the forms reviewed before filing.

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

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

Outreach services provide older adults with the assistance needed to access the human services system and provide linkage between client and needed services. This service includes management of a home delivered meal program, telassurance, public benefits assistance, housing placement assistance, friendly visiting, and assessments

Provides opportunity to complete a variety of legal forms with simple answers to guided questions. Included forms are simple wills, civil protection orders, simple divorce forms, criminal record expungement, waivers of court filing fees, living wills, health care powers of attorney, and more.

Offers Pro Se Coaching sessions, which consists of a review of supporting documents for those who choose to self-manage uncontested matters. Provides document guidance on the following: child support modification; custody and visitation application; spousal support, dissolution, divorce, living will, small claims, power of attorney, civil lawsuit answer, name change, DBAs, incorporation, LLC, trademark, or service mark. Also, provides a mobile notary service for those who choose to self-manage their claims. Note: DOES NOT give legal advice. Those seeking legal advice should contact a qualified attorney.

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.

Mercy Manor provides a safe, spiritual residence for women with histories of homelessness, abuse, human trafficking, mental health, incarceration, alcohol, and drug addiction, while they re-establish themselves into the local community. Mercy Manor is a family-like environment committed to empowering women and providing them with hope. The residents will participate in developmental programming, which will enable them to become self-sufficient through personal growth, education, skill development and / or employment.

Provides information to self-represented persons. Can provide the following information: information contained in the court docket, about court processes and procedures, examples of forms or pleadings to be used as a guide, referrals to appropriate agencies or other resources, pamphlets, and legal reference materials. Can also provide legal forms. NOTE: staff will not provide legal advice.

Provides assistance with paperwork for Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, housing, food stamps, insurance, etc.