Information & Referral Directory

300 Central Ave., Sandusky

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Programs:

· Disaster Assistance: House fires, weather related losses, etc.

· Service to Armed Forces: Communication with relative in military, emergency leave, financial aid, counseling.

· Blood Collections: Where and when to donate, sources of blood and blood products.

· Training: CPR, First Aid, Day Care Certification, for individuals and businesses.

· Water Safety Training: Swimming lessons, life guards, water safety instructors.

· Medical Equipment: AED and Lifeline Call Button sales.

· Blood Pressure Screenings, healthcare demonstrations and training for youth and adults.

· Volunteer Opportunities for youth and adults.

PO Box 368, Ashland
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Programs:

· Strengthening youth through family-based programming.

92 N Prospect, Norwalk
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Programs:

· Provide 30 day shelter while locating housing and source of income.

505 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky
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Programs:

· Patient Assistance Program: Cost of RX, supplements, equipment loan.

2 E Main St, Norwalk
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Programs:

· Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem Program

· Advocacy services for children in the Juvenile Court System due to abuse and neglect.

34 Woodlawn Ave, Norwalk
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Programs:

· Adult Advocacy Services: guardianship and payee services for adults age 55 and older.

· Miriam House: Transitional housing and case management services for homeless women and their children.

· Pregnancy Support: support services including parenting plans, adoption planning, information & referral.

· Adoption/Post Adoption Services: Available to couples interested in adoption. Home studies for domestic and international adoptions, education, training and ongoing support.

· Financial Literacy Education for groups and individuals.

· Case Management & Homelessness Prevention includes rent, utility assistance for those eligible.

51 Benedict Ave., Norwalk

Programs:

· Clothing, Furniture, Household Items

5034 US RT 250 North, Norwalk
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Programs:

· Personal Care Services

· Meal Preparation

· Housekeeping and Laundry Services

· Respite/Relief for Families

· Errands and Grocery Shopping

· In-Home Companionship

· Passport and Options Provider

· Veterans Aid and Attendance

Norwalk - 419-668-9823
92 North Prospect Street

Willard - 419-935-1010
313 Crestwood Avenue

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Programs:

· HEAP: Heating utility bill assistance during winter months to income eligible households (natural gas, electricity, wood, oil, propane & other bulk fuels).

· Summer Crisis Cooling: Financial assistance with electric bill during summer months. Air conditioner to income eligible persons with documented respiratory disease/breathing problem.

· Norwalk Emergency Shelter/Housing Placement: Up to 90 days of emergency food and shelter for homeless families with children. Coordination of additional services/programs as needed.

· Homelessness Prevention: Emergency rent and/or utility payments to qualified households.

· Head Start: High quality, licensed pre-school for income eligible children ages 3 to 5 years.

· Parents As Teachers: Home visiting program providing award winning curriculum of child development and parenting information for parents of young children, prenatal to kindergarten.

· Summer Food Service Program/Feed Ohio: Free meals to all children age 18 and under, and to adults over 18 with a documented mental or physical disability when school is out.

66 Norwood Ave, Norwalk
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Programs:

· Providing the best in nursing and rehabilitative services, while stressing the importance of individual care.

· Private owned facility. Emergency referrals accepted.

· Separate Transitional Care Unit with private rooms.

· Medicare and Medicaid Certified.

· Also accept most private insurance as well as private pay.

· Restorative Nursing.

· Memory Care.

· Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services.

· Post Acute Surgical Stays.

· Hospice Services.

· Long-term care.

· Short term rehabilitation.

· Respite Stays.

One Girl Scout Way, Macedonia
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Programs:

· Programs promoting community, confidence, and self-esteem. Ages 5-17.

1609 Peru Center Rd, Willard

Programs:

· Wildlife rescue calls, injured animal care, education for schools/groups.

2 East Main Street, Suite 20, Norwalk
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Legal Office:

· Keeper of the record for all cases filed with the Huron County Common Pleas Court – civil, criminal, domestic, tax liens, certificates of judgements, etc.

· Keeper of the record for all cases from Huron County courts appealed to the Sixth District Court of Appeals.

· Passport application acceptance agency.

· Process application and journalize public notary.

· Authentication of notary for international adoptions and other filings.

Title Office:

· Issue titles, duplicates, memo titles for automobiles, watercraft, motorcycles, ATVs and mobile homes.

· Staff members are notaries.

70 Corwin St, Norwalk

Programs:

· Primary Care Clinic: Medical care for Huron County residents. Minimum fee. Office hours in Norwalk, Willard and Bellevue – please call for appointment.

· Direct Care: Assistance with medications, camper-ships, medical equipment and glasses.

12 E. Main St. 4th floor, Norwalk
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Programs:

· General Support includes help to navigate the legal system, referral to community services, court accompaniment & notification.

· Court advocacy: notification of hearings, assistance in preparing to testify in court, attend hearings for victims who can not be there, object to delays, request confidentiality, prompt return of property taken as evidence, help complete Victim Impact Statements.

· Assistance with Victims of Crime Compensation applications.

2831 Prospect Ave, Cleveland
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Direct Service: (Patients must complete an application):

· RX & emergency grants, mileage reimbursement.

· Medication for individuals with a diagnosis of kidney disease and financial need may apply for assistance. Participants may receive a maximum of $400 in a calendar year.

· Transportation for individuals with a diagnosis of kidney disease and financial need may apply for financial aid. Participants must travel a minimum of 20 roundtrip miles to dialysis or transplant appointments to qualify. If approved, applicants receive a monthly reimbursement of $35 by check.

· Emergency help for individuals with a diagnosis of kidney disease and financial need by apply for financial aid for a maximum of $100 to be paid for emergencies such as car repairs or medical supplies.

Education:

· Provides a wide variety of educational materials addressing prevention and treatment of kidney disease. Staff are also available to answer questions or provide support.

39 Executive Drive, Norwalk

Programs:

· Senior housing for income eligible adults age 62 and over. Rent is 30% of adjusted monthly income. Utilities are included except phone and cable. Service Coordinator on staff to assist residents in maintaining independence.

Programs:

· NAMI is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.

· Bipolar Support Group Meetings are held every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7pm at Senior Enrichment Services offices at 130 Shady Lane Dr., Norwalk.

· Support Group Meetings are held monthly at the State Highway Patrol office. Call for information and dates.

· Family to Family 12-week course to educate families on mental illness are held at regular intervals. Call for information and dates.

29 Chapel St., Monroeville

Programs:

· Provides non-food – personal & household necessities to residents of Huron County the 3rd Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November. Proof of residence in Huron County is required. Items may include: soaps, multi-purpose cleaners, paper goods, trash bags, etc.

92 North Prospect, Norwalk

Programs:

· All volunteer organization providing a three-day emergency food supply to the Norwalk area.

· Clients may receive food once every thirty days.

· Hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 8-12 and 1-4.

120 Shady Lane Dr

Programs:

· Childcare for children six weeks to twelve years of age, Monday through Friday from 5:35 am to 6:00 pm. We provide developmentally appropriate activities and incorporate the Infant/Toddler Guidelines and Content Standards. We provide care for children while their parents are working or going to school. We accept Subsidized Childcare Assistance and offer a sliding fee scale in addition to private pay.

P.O. Box 436, Norwalk
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Programs:

· Helping families maintain a sense of normalcy during times of serious illness by providing for the emotional, physical and educational needs of children.

· Family Counts: Provides families the opportunity to attend activities designed to strengthen the family unit.

· Education Counts: Works with parents, school and teachers to meet the academic needs of children.

· Kids Count: Works with families to maintain the child's extracurricular activities.

· Faith Counts: If desired, supports the family in prayer and faith development.

2 East Main St, Norwalk
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Programs:

· Program connects volunteers (ages 16 and older) with youth (ages 6 to 18) in a one-to-one mentoring relationship. ROY strives to help youth grow into well adjusted adults who contribute positively to their community. ROY also sponsors group activities such as workshops, bowling, picnics, and roller skating periodically for all of the youth and volunteer members.

55 Whittlesey Ave, Norwalk
PO Box 371, Norwalk

Programs:

· Emergency Financial Assistance for: Rent, utilities, soup kitchen, food and other emergency situations.

· Summer lunches for kids, field trips, crafts, music, computer.

· After-school program for 3rd graders, by school referral.

419 W. Market St., Sandusky
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Programs:

· Provides employment services to disabled and disadvantaged residents, aged 16 and older, in Huron County (and three neighboring counties).

· Services include job placement and closure, job coaching, job-seeking skills training, work adjustment, computer/clerical training, community/ facility-based assessments, and day habilitation for the developmentally disabled. Also affiliated with the Ohio Benefit Bank.

· Operates seven area retail stores, including one in Norwalk, 295 Milan Ave., and Willard, 108 Blossom Centre, which receive and sell donated clothing and housewares. This critical revenue helps fund agency programs.

· Maintains production centers in Fremont and Sandusky that perform subcontract work (another agency funding source) for area manufacturers and businesses.

130 Shady Lane Dr, Norwalk
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Programs:

· Home Delivered Meals

· Transportation for Seniors

180 Milan Ave., Norwalk

Programs:

· Direct Assistance – RX, Dr. bills, equipment.

· Medical care at HCGHD for those without doctor.

150 Benedict Ave., Norwalk
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Programs:

· Counseling for individual family anticipatory grief and bereavement.

· Support groups for adults and children.

· Palliative Consultations.

· Other services include: Massotherapy, Art therapy, Music therapy, Reiki, Pet therapy, Spiritual Services, Volunteer Services.

· Continuing Education Seminars.

2111 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 1200
Arlington, VA

Programs:

· Military Support Services - Moral, welfare & recreational services at home & overseas.

PO Box 321, Wakeman

Programs:

· Volunteers from St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wakeman Congregational UCC & Clarksfield Methodist provide assistance to qualified families who reside in Wakeman, Collins, Hartland, Clarksfield and Birmingham:

· Donated funds & food support a monthly food distribution out of St. Mary's Hall the 4th Tuesday of each month. Clients must meet USDA income requirements and not be receiving food from other food banks.

· Emergency Assistance is available for families facing eviction or receiving a disconnect notice from an electric or water utility. Applications for assistance must be made in person at St. Mary's Office during 9am-1pm Monday thru Friday. Bring the eviction letter or disconnect notice. Amounts granted are limited.

· A Senior Luncheon is held the 3rd Wednesday each month at St. Mary's Hall. A $2 minimum is requested to cover costs. All are invited. Call St. Mary's several days in advance to reserve a lunch.