Provides public insurance to cover medical services to those of any age who require long term care, which may include doctor visits, some prescription drugs, hospital care, home care, long-term care, medical equipment, transportation, mental health, vision, dental, substance abuse services and other services. Medicaid is the payer of last resort - Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible for it.

Provides consumer advice, consumer education, speakers, assistance with disputes with stores or other businesses.

Provides LGBTQI competency training to organizations interested in providing sensitive, culturally competent and specific services to members of the LGBTQI community. Training will allow organizations to assess their current level of competency and develop strategies to improve service provisions.

Professional educators provide community programs and screenings to promote health and wellness. Programs include Women in Touch, Healthier at Home, Resource Mothers, Fatherhood Support, Centering Pregnancy, Hispanic Health, Stepping Out, Prescription Assistance and community health events for men and women. Screenings include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, osteoporosis, body fat, balance, and carbon monoxide.

Provides speakers on issues related to caring for older adults. Sessions are approximately one hour, with 30 minutes dedicated to speaker time and 30 minutes for questions. Some commonly requested topics include the following: Demystifying Older Adult Services, Care and Communication of Those Living with Alzheimer's/Dementia, The Importance of Faith in Senior Care, and Adult Day Programs: Supporting In-home Caregivers and Introduction to the Sacred Art of Living and Dying.

Offers homebound residents assistance with finding and accessing needed social services. Provides a lock box (aka Knox Box) that holds a house key and can be placed near the entrance of the home. The Fire Dept. maintains a key to the Knox Box in order to gain entrance to the home in cases of emergency.

Offers speakers on the topic of drugs and alcohol abuse and addiction as well as problem gambling.

Offers outreach services and information and referral for seniors. Will provide assistance with filling out and understanding various forms. Legal assistance is offered.

The Disabilities Center at OCALI provides resources, professional development, technical assistance and consultation to educational and adult services programs / practitioners working with individuals who have severe, complex and multiple disabilities. The center combines information, knowledge, and resources in technology, universal design for learning, educational access, LRE and transition to adult life.

Operates as a collaborative of agencies that work with unsheltered people. Takes reports of where homeless people are and then goes out to that location to help them find needed services such as shelter and treatment. Accepts reports such as: group of homeless people have been hanging out on the street; homeless person wandering in the neighborhood; homeless person sleeping behind house. This is not an emergency service. Does not handle reports of violent or criminal activity.

Visits older adults in their homes to explain all services provided by the agency. Links older adults to other available community resources so that they can remain independent as long as possible. Also visits the client's home to determine eligibility for Home Delivered Meals and Transit Services.

Provides information and referral of social services and benefits information to older adults. Will provide assessments in the home for residents when needed. Offers counseling to help seniors cope with life-style changes, personal, marital, and family problems. Assist with forms completion and maintains a registry of chore service providers

Offers public consultations and speakers on topics related to older adults. Produces free publications on area resources for older adults. Offers Franklin County Office on Aging Day with the Columbus Clippers.

Provides gardening information including diagnosis of plant and insect problems by phone or online. Offers gardening workshops for beginner and advanced gardeners, and a speaker's bureau for community groups and organizations.

Provides educational presentations to groups and individuals about preparing for and responding to disasters.

Provides four introductory sessions to Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Provides information, speakers, lectures, and literature on subjects related to non-violence, military spending, nuclear and conventional armaments, and the dangers of a militaristic society.

Offers an attorney as a speaker who will give a one (1) hour presentation on a specific legal topic for area civic organizations.

Provides speakers on cancer prevention and early detection to organizations. Builds relationships with community-based organizations and health care providers, schools, parks and communities to plan, organize and develop effective cancer prevention and early detection programs and activities. It is recommended Cervical Cancer testing (screening) should begin at age 25; Breast Screenings/Mammogram should start every year for Women between age 40-44; and regular mammograms should happen annually for Women between age 45-54. Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year.

A free website connecting children and families to free and low-cost resources in Central Ohio. Individuals can find everything from housing, utilities and food, to childcare, health care, and after school/summer programs.

Maintains a specialized database on disability-related services in the community. Provides disability-related information and referral services to community. Publishes a guide to accessible housing and transportation in Central Ohio.

Provides information and prevention programs on the topic of rape, sexual assault, child abuse and dating violence as well as bystander intervention. Information is distributed through conferences, speaking engagements and in-service training sessions. Also offers workshops, training and education sessions for parents, students, teachers and community members on sexual violence prevention. Trains professionals on the topic of trauma, trauma & addictions.

Provides speakers on a variety of topics related to chronic pediatric illnesses, and pediatric issues having to do with physical disabilities, chronic, and congenital conditions such as heart disease and kidney failure.

Makes presentations to community groups, at health fairs, etc. regarding Social Security Administration programs and policies.

Provides general information and education on health issues to individuals over the phone and to schools and community groups.