Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Provides advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Assists parents with development, implementation, and monitoring of a formal Individual Education Plan (IEP) for their child(ren) and assists adults with the development, monitoring, and implementation of a formal Individual Service Plan (ISP). Offers information on developmental disabilities to the general public, and assists families in accessing appropriate services.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Provides a professional, long-term care assessment consultant (a nurse or social worker) who will meet with families to evaluate the current situation and future options. Service includes explaining what is available, discussing eligibility requirements, and financial resources required, and determining needs and wishes of clients. Family and consumer are given a community care plan for their use.

Advocates on behalf of individuals with developmentally disabilities, as well as their families and caretakers in Medina County. Assists with identifying and accessing services, guardianships and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Note: The agency does not assist clients with unemployment applications.

Provides educational series of classes for people diagnosed in the early stages of the disease, also provided is social engagement activities.

Provides an opportunity for a family dealing with memory-impaired individuals to come together with staff for personalized assistance in identifying immediate needs and developing a plan of action to meet those needs. No formal diagnosis needed.

Provides a variety of services that enable individuals to remain independent and cared for at home. Included are planning for families with a member who requires an increased/increasing level of care; recommendations and referrals to address problem areas; counseling to deal with life change, loss, anxiety and depression; physical, occupational, or speech therapy; skilled home nursing; personal emergency response systems that alert a remote agency when someone has fallen and requires assistance. Service includes caregiver training.

Provides an opportunity for a family dealing with memory-impaired individuals to come together with staff for personalized assistance in identifying immediate needs and developing a plan of action to meet those needs.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Administers estates and trusts; processes adoptions (937-224-8498), name changes, birth certificate corrections, and registration of delayed birth; issues marriage licenses and keeps marriage records (937-225-4657); appoints guardianship of minors for incompetents, commitments of mentally ill and retarded persons(937-225-4617), and approves wrongful death actions.

Offers a free consultation program designed to promote long-range planning for health and financial care for Ohio's older population. Helps seniors and their family members begin to plan earlier for the potential long-term care needs of loved ones while there is still sufficient time to take a calm and informed look at the situation and all of the options and resources available.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.