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Offers information and referral for citizens who are having trouble advocating for themselves and accessing community services due to the lack of resources or bilingual/bicultural services in Lorain County. Provides support services for Hispanic adults including short-term case management, advocacy and limited transportation.

Provides a hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community.

Refers individuals with aging and/or disability related issues to appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Helps individuals find help for housing, transportation, and other health and wellness services. Refers to Ohio Benefits Long-Term Services and Supports for assistance with in-home assistance and long-term care counseling.

Provides speaker's who share their knowledge on a wide array of diversity topics through an engaging and interactive session. The type of presentation you would like can be picked from a comprehensive list from among our workshops, our Community Kit project, or our National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) diversity trainings. We will work with you to identify the issues and themes that you would like your group to cover. This can be a highly personalized option for you and we are most happy to adjust to your needs.

Offers a network of support for military families in all branches. Provides information and referrals on education, counseling, financial assistance and legal assistance. Offers information on benefits and entitlements before, during and after deployment. Also offers support and assistance to service members transitioning to and from active duty. Assistance includes information and referrals regarding Veteran Benefits, employment resources, emergency financial assistance and other deployment cycle transition issues.

Service and Support Administration is a required service for all county boards of developemental disabilities. This service must be provided in Ohio when a person requests the service, and is found eligible. Service and Support associates (SSA's) is another name for case manager. SSA's serve the primary point of coordination, and work closely with individuals and families to identify needs and obtain supports necessary to meet those needs. SSA's then develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP) to address needs and outline services that will be provided. ISP's describe the person's needs, abilities, skills, what is important to/ for the person, any risks, and services. SSA's are responsible for monitoring the services and support authorized in the plan to ensure services are being provided.

Acts as liaison to connect Muslim immigrants with area mosques and needed social services.

Offers a patient/provider hotline designed to provide assistance to individuals who have been diagnosed with a heart valve problem and are seeking education and access to care.

Refers individuals with aging-related or disability-related issues to appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Helps individuals find help for housing, transportation, in-home care, long-term care, and other health and wellness services including benefits screening.

Plans and coordinates services and for individuals struggling with hoarding issues in Summit County. Works to address funding and training needs.

Provides the Kinship Navigator Program to assist kinship caregivers in locating programs and services in Ottawa County and surrounding counties that help to support caregivers and the children they are caring for; eligibility is based on meeting financial guidelines.

OFCA provides a warm line for adoptive, foster, kinship and primary families who are experiencing difficulties related to the care of children touched by Ohio's child welfare system. The warn line is responded to daily.

Provides information and referral on services that would benefit service members (from all branches of the military) and their families.

Offers information about available support options for older adults and their families and caregivers. Assists individuals in determining eligibility for publicly-funded programs and benefits, and provides information and referral to other programs and benefits as necessary.

Provides confidential information for anyone seeking education on sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence. Advocates have the ability to refer those in need to appropriate services including counseling, medical care, and shelter.

Provides information and referral assistance to both individuals with disabilities and older adults. Intake staff assist callers with questions and link individuals with long term services and supports.

Offers a network of support for military families in all branches. Provides information and referrals on education, counseling, financial assistance and legal assistance. Offers information on benefits and entitlements before, during and after deployment. Also offers support and assistance to service members transitioning to and from active duty. Assistance includes information and referrals regarding Veteran Benefits, employment resources, emergency financial assistance and other deployment cycle transition issues.

Provides advocates who will accompany victims to the courts. Advocates can assist in filing for state Crime Victims Compensation Funds, can provide information about local criminal justice procedures, and may refer to local counselors, civil attorneys and clergy. Offers 24-hour line where callers may talk about their situation.

Provides education, health care and family support for Service Members wounded while serving their country.

Provides non-emergency referrals and information on reduced cost and free health care services, community clinics, prescription assistance, financial assistance at local hospitals, the Affordable Care Act, applying for Medicaid and other assistance.

Website provides information, referral, support group listings and resources for those with the problems of compulsive eating.

Provides help for eligible individuals applying for benefits, including but not limited to, food stamps, cash assistance, medical (Medicaid), and Social Security; obtaining official documents (birth certificates, state-issued ID), searching for employment, housing, mental health counseling or other community resources.