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Receives and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals 60 years of age and older.

Provides protective services and investigates and intervenes on behalf of adults 60 years and older who are alleged to be abused, exploited, neglected, or self-neglected. Social workers meet with the client to assess the concerns and make referrals to community services. When necessary, pursues legal action to protect the victim.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, etc.) and neglect, any health or safety issue, or misappropriation situations for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

Investigates and evaluates reports of alleged abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), and exploitation of persons age 60 and over who reside in Richland County.

RCBDD provides case management and referral services for those with intellectual/developmental disabilities from birth to death. Services include: Early Intervention, Service and Support (case management), Major Unusual Incident (MUI) investigations, waiver administration, and Residential services.

Counseling and psychiatric services for adults and transitional age youth. CPST available for adults. Individual, marital, family and group counseling.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, etc.) and neglect, any health or welfare or misappropriation situations for adults/children with developmental disabilities.

Full service workforce resource center. Offers a variety of services to assist job seekers seek employment. Services are free and include: computers, faxes and phones to aid job search, training in beginning computer use, tools to create a resume and prepare for job interviews, career exploration, facts on occupations in demand and wage statistics, information on obtaining a GED or remediation in Reading, Math and English, tips on funding for school, referrals for transportation assistance, child care, housing, utility bills, etc.

Handles filing for guardianship and conservatorship for adults and minors. Does not assist in filing and does not offer legal advice.

Monroe County Adult Protective Services investigates reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults age 60 and over and living in our community. Our agency collaborates with local law enforcement, medical providers, and other community social service providers to bring timely health and safety services to older and/or disabled individuals.

Provide Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention services to Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; 24/7 2-1-1 Information and Referral access for Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties and after hours for Ashtabula and Lake Counties; after hours link to various agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; support groups for Survivors of Suicide; Senior Line; housing assistance and payee programs; Intensive Guardian Program; Recovery Services (Mahoning and Trumbull counties); Victim's Assistance; Community Center (Mahoning and Columbiana Counties); Special Navigator for Families with Special Needs.

Reporting abuse, neglect or theft against a person with any type of developmental disability is not only the right thing to do, it’s the law. If you believe someone with a disability has been abused, please call the toll free number and state and local authorities will investigate the incident. Each report of suspected abuse, neglect or theft is confidential. The information provided in a report and the name of the person who made the report shall not be released for use, and shall not be used as evidence in any civil action or proceeding brought against the person who made the report.

Provide temporary shelter for single women and women with children who are homeless. Length of stay is 30 days with goal of moving to stable housing. Assistance with finding permanent housing and other resources.

Provide Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention services to Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; 24/7 2-1-1 Information and Referral access for Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties and after hours for Ashtabula and Lake Counties; after hours link to various agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; support groups for Survivors of Suicide; Senior Line; housing assistance and payee programs; Intensive Guardian Program; Recovery Services (Mahoning and Trumbull counties); Victim's Assistance; Community Center (Mahoning and Columbiana Counties); Special Navigator for Families with Special Needs.

Investigation, intervention, and advocacy for older adults who are at risk or victims of abuse including physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation. Hotline for abused adults and concerned others who are in need of advice, guidance and/or emotional support.

Offers a means of getting crisis care for someone who needs assistance and is not willing to seek it on their own. Provides help to these individuals who pose a threat to themselves or to others. Put into place through the help of local court systems with Portage Path providing clinical intervention and treatment.

Provides legal guardianship services for adults age 55 and older who have no appropriate family members to make decisions for their medical care and estate.

Provide Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention services to Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; 24/7 2-1-1 Information and Referral access for Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties and after hours for Ashtabula and Lake Counties; after hours link to various agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties; support groups for Survivors of Suicide; Senior Line; housing assistance and payee programs; Intensive Guardian Program; Recovery Services (Mahoning and Trumbull counties); Victim's Assistance; Community Center (Mahoning and Columbiana Counties); Special Navigator for Families with Special Needs.

Services provided to individuals who need assistance with light household chores including laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning. Services provided especially to elderly persons living alone or those at risk for neglect or institutionalization.

Services provided to individuals who need assistance with light household chores including laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning. Services provided especially to elderly persons living alone or those at risk for neglect or institutionalization.

Investigates the need for a guardian or a conservator and appoints guardians and grants conservatorships. Guardianship is for persons who are deemed by the court as incapable of managing their own person and/or affairs (minors and incompetent adults). The guardian's activities regarding their ward are monitored by the court. Prospective wards can contest the guardianship and if indigent, can request an attorney at the court's expense. The guardian can assume responsibility for the management of the person, estate, or both. Conservatorship is a voluntary trust relationship between the conservator and the conservatee who is a mentally competent and physically disabled adult. The conservatee consents to the arrangement and chooses the duties of the conservator.

Provides the following protective services for adults aged 60 years and over, who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation: - Case intake and referral. - Investigation of reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. - Protective services.

There are many types of abuse and/or neglect that individuals with developmental disabilities may experience. This information is being provided in order to make you aware of how to get help and what to report when a person with developmental disabilities is thought to be involved in incidents that adversely affect their health and safety. These incidents may include but are not be limited to the following: - Physical-physical pain or injury - Verbal-language or gestures that threaten, insult, or show disrespect - Mental-harassing or humiliating - Sexual-inappropriate touching or sexual gratification - Neglect-failure to provide food, medical, or personal care - Violation of Rights-basic client rights are ignored - Misappropriation (theft)-obtaining the property of an individual without consent.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation ofindividuals 60 years and over residing in the community.Referral source is confidential and supportive services may be arranged on the availability of funding.

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.