Investigates charges of discrimination and determine whether or not violations of the law have occurred. The agency investigates allegations of discrimination in the areas of employment, public accommodations, housing, credit, and disability (higher education) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability and military status. Familial status is a protected basis in housing. Age is not a protected basis in housing. Ohio Civil Rights Commission employees are law enforcement officers and must remain neutral.

Offers transportation to individuals with disabilities who are certified as unable to ride RTA fixed route services. Offers door-to-door service. Individuals must complete an application and certification through the RTA Certification Center.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income households at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner.

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.

Offers authorization of diagnostic services to evaluate or develop a plan of treatment for children with suspected handicapping conditions and treatment services for children with medically eligible conditions.

Provides SSI/SSDI application assistance.

Provides a monetary supplement to low-income adults with disabilities who do not require nursing home care. Along with the consumer's income, RSS prevents premature or unnecessary institutionalization. Eligible consumers can use the supplement to remain in their own community in adult foster, family or group homes, residential care facility, mental health residential facility or alternative community home.

18 One Bedroom units. Trash, water, sewer, electric, and gas are included in the rent. One pet allowed with deposit.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals, families, and older adults at reduced rates.

Provides services to assist with the transitioning out of nursing facilities.

Offers single-occupancy, handicapped accessible apartments for adults who are physically disabled. Provides 24-hour on-call resident assistant who can provide assistance and support to residents. Units are one bedroom apartment complexes located near The Ohio State University campus. Every apartment is specially designed with shower stalls, countertops, door pulls, and has conveniently placed switches and thermostats. Kitchens have a microwave, full-size refrigerator, stove top and disposal.

Offers a permanent supportive housing program for single parent homeless families with a disability, per HUD guidelines. - Promotes self-sufficiency of these families through advocacy, supportive services, and quality housing. - Leases are signed on a yearly, renewable basis.

Offers education, advocacy, service and support to older adults and individuals diagnosed with a chronic disability.

Offers housing developments that are owned and managed by the local housing authority and rented to income and program eligible individuals and families, including older adults and people with disabilities. The units are governed by federal regulations which determine the application process, eligibility requirements, and tenant payment and lease obligations.

Provides a Medicaid Waiver program that offers care management to help participants access nursing services, personal care assistance services and/or skilled therapy services, one (1) or more waiver specific service such as: home modifications, home-delivered meals, adult day health care, respite care, supplemental transportation, adaptive/assistive devices, and emergency response systems. It is designed to meet the needs of consumers eligible for Medicaid who have been assessed to require an intermediate or skilled level of care. Without the services available through the Waiver benefit, these consumers are at risk for hospital or nursing home placement.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the K&D Group.

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.

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.

Provides speakers to organizations with interest and concern for the needs, capabilities, and Civil Rights of persons with disabilities. Also provides speakers regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act as applied to persons with disabilities, Section 504 of the Rehab Act, Olmstead, and WIOA.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Portage County homeowners with relief on a portion of their home value. With homestead, eligible homeowners receive an exemption on a portion of appraised value from taxation for a single family home. Eligible military Veterans receive an additional exemption. Will answer questions and assist with completing forms regarding the reduction.

Work and transition to work experience provided for students with disabilities.

Offers housing developments that are owned and managed by the local housing authority and rented to income and program eligible individuals and families, including older adults and people with disabilities. The units are governed by federal regulations which determine the application process, eligibility requirements, and tenant payment and lease obligations.

Partnership with local restaurants providing eligible participants with 7 meal vouchers per month. Coupons are for dine-in only and for a select menu that meets nutritional requirements. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, vouchers can be used for carry-out for the time being. Transportation may be available through Easter Seals (for Mahoning County), MYCAP (for western Mahoning County), Associated Neighbors (for Youngstown), and CARTS (for Columbiana County).

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.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals, families, and older adults at reduced rates.