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ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT OF ALLEN COUNTY 219 E. Market St, Lima, OH 45801 Telephone (419) 228-4457; Fax (419) 224-4161
Services and Business Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) - Vital Statistics - Maternal/Child Health, School health, Well Child. - Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH). - Pregnancy testing (Wednesday & Friday 8:00 - 9:00 am). - Breast and Cervical cancer Screenings. - Family planning, call 228-6154. - Communicable Disease Control: STD clinic: Tuesday (4:00 - 5:30 pm), Friday (2:30 pm – 3:30 pm). TB testing: Mon., Tues., Weds. & Fri. (8:00 - 9:00 am; 3:00 - 4:00 pm). - Immunization Clinic: Weds. (1:30 - 3:30 pm), Thurs. (8:30 - 10:30 am). - Nutritional counseling, and WIC, call 224-8200. - Health education - Aids, teen pregnancy, safety, parenting, tobacco, disease... - Aids testing: Tues. (4:00 - 5:30 pm), Weds., (10:00 am – 12 pm at Red Cross), Friday (2:30 - 3:30 pm). Other times by appointment. - Environmental Health Regulations: restaurant and swimming pool inspections; sewage, plumbing & well permits; dog bite & other public health complaints.
Eligibility: All residents of Allen County including the Van Wert side of Delphos. No residency requirement for AIDS or STD clinic. Call for further information.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Telephone, personal contact, physician or agency referrals.
Cost of Services: Costs based according to services needed.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible.
Financed by: City, County, Federal and State taxes and grants. BUREAU OF WORKERS COMPENSATION REHABILITATION DIVISION 2025 E. Fourth St., Lima, OH 45804 Telephone (419) 227-3127; (866) 336-8346
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:45 pm)
Services: - Physical restoration/conditioning. - Vocational evaluations. - Supportive counseling. - Living maintenance benefits. - On-the-job training; formal short-term retraining; tools and uniforms. - Job-seeking skills training and job placement services. - Speakers available to organizations, clubs, businesses.
Eligibility: Worker must have been injured on the job and have an allowed lost-time Workers Compensation claim.
Cost of Services: No cost to qualified applicants.
Additional Remarks: Purpose is to assist injured workers and their employers in facilitating a safe and timely return to the workforce, after an on-the-job injury.
Financed by: Industrial Commission Surplus Fund. HARCO INDUSTRIES, INC. 707 North Ida St. Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-4159; Fax (419) 673-1741
Contact: Kimberly Harruff, Workshop Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: - Sheltered Workshop Service to adults with handicaps in Hardin County. - Community Employment Services to adults with handicaps in Hardin County. - Habilitation Services include teaching Daily Living Skills and Functional Academics.
Eligibility: Three deficits in Major Life Activity areas. Harco administers eligibility testing.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Workshop Director.
Cost of Services: No fee.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible.
Additional Remarks: - Special Olympics - Sports for handicapped individuals. - Case Management Services - Assists with advocacy, assessment of other agencies residential placement. - Family Resource Services - Assists families to keep children with disabilities in family home. - Supported Living - Assists individuals to live independently with necessary supports.
Financed by: Federal, State, and Local taxes. HARDIN COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (CSEA) 175 W. Franklin St., Suite 220 (P.O. Box 428), Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2269; 1-800-320-2148; Fax (419) 673-1417
Contact: Phyllis Perkins, Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: - Establish paternity. - Establish child support orders. - Locate absent parents. - IRS and State funds intercepts. - File UIFSA, if absent parent resides in Ohio. - Modify/increase existing child support orders.
Eligibility: Resident of Hardin County.
Procedure to Obtain Services: New clients may visit or write the office to complete an application. Current IV-D clients visit or write the case manager assigned to your case.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Financed by: State Title IV-D funds, Federal incentives, County funds. HARDIN COUNTY CLERK OF COMMON PLEAS COURT Legal Department One Courthouse Sq., Suite 310, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2278; Fax (419) 674-2273
Auto Title Department 1021 W. Lima St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2279; Fax (419) 673-2144 E-mail: loris@hardincourts.com
Contact: Lori Stevenson, Clerk
Business Hours: Legal Dept: Monday - Thursday (8:30am - 4:00pm), Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Title Dept: Monday (8:30am - 6:00pm), Tuesday – Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
Services: Auto Titles Common Pleas Court Records Passport Applications Notary Public Applications Court Protection Orders
Eligibility: Varies, please inquire personally.
Cost of Services: Varies, please inquire personally.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Varies, please inquire personally.
Facility Accessibility: The Legal Dept. is handicapped accessible through ground floor entrance on south side of Courthouse. Elevator is also available.
The Title Dept. is handicap accessible through the main entrance. HARDIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS One Courthouse Sq., Suite 100, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2205; Fax (419) 674-2272 E-mail: hccom@co.hardin.oh.us
Contact: Randy Paul, Clerk of the Board Debra Madison, Deputy Clerk
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Services: Provides assistance and answers to Hardin County issues.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call office to set up an appointment.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible through basement entrance. HARDIN COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT, PROBATE DIVISION One Courthouse Sq., Suite 210, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2230 Fax (419) 674-2274 E-mail: probjuv@hardincourts.com
Contact: Honorable James S. Rapp, Judge
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: Genealogy, marriage license and copies, probate estates, guardianship, adoptions, name changes, minor’s claims, birth registrations, involuntary mental commitments, and birth record corrections. Assistance in locating records.
Eligibility: None.
Procedure to Obtain Services: See clerks for assistance.
Cost of Services: See clerks. $ .25 / Xerox copies.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible through ground entrance on south side of Courthouse. Elevator also available. HARDIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY & LEPC One Courthouse Sq., Suite 20, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2276; Fax (419) 674-2272 E-mail: emalepc@dbscorp.net Web: http://www.HardinCountyEMALEPC.com
Contact: James Bostater, EMA Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Services: - Responds to hazmat incidents, natural and man-made disasters. - Will provide training for emergency services in Hardin County. - Man emergency operation center.
Eligibility: Within county service area.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact county office. In case of emergency, call 911 or law enforcement officials.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Additional Remarks: Coordination of the various components of the emergency management systems: fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, public works, volunteer services and other groups. All segments of the county are included in our planning and must be served under O.R.C. 5915.071, including emergency weather conditions, Hazmat spills and flooding.
Financed by: State, Federal and Local assessment. HARDIN COUNTY FAMILY AND CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL Located at the Childreach Family Center 775 E. Eliza St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-1531 or 800-343-5851; Fax (419) 675-0896 E-mail: hcfcf@rrohio.com www.ohiofcf.org
Contact: Sarah Jeffries, Council Coordinator
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Other hours by appointment.
Services: Hardin County Family and Children First Council is a partnership of government agencies and community organizations committed to improving the well-being of children and their families. Key initiatives and collaborations of the Council include: Help Me Grow, Family Support, Service Coordination, and the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund.
Eligibility: Very few eligibility requirements; contact Childreach office for information.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Telephone office.
Cost of Services: All services and programs are free to residents of Hardin County.
Additional Remarks: Mission Statement: It is the belief of Hardin County Family & Children First, that all families of Hardin County are entitled to easily accessed services within the county. Through the Childreach Family Center, a safe neutral environment is provided, helping to identify needs, link participants with appropriate agencies, provide parenting support and coordination of services in a family-focused and respectable manner. HARDIN COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES 175 W. Franklin St., Suite 150, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 675-1130 or 1-800-442-7346 (1-800-4HARDIN) Fax (419) 674-2340 E-mail: longb@odjfs.state.oh.us Contact: C.M. “Buzz” Long, Director
Business Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) Wednesday (8:30am - 6:30pm) Friday (8:30am - 12:30pm)
Services: Child Protective Services Vocational Assessment Adult Protective Services Employment Services Cash Assistance Certification of Childcare Food Stamps Certification of Foster Care Medicaid Adoption Services
Eligibility: Persons with low - moderate income or Cases of abuse, neglect, unemployment, under-employment, or elderly
Cost of Services: All services rendered are free to the public.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Apply at office.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Financed by: Federal and State. HARDIN COUNTY JUVENILE COURT One Courthouse Sq., Suite 200, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2233; Fax (419) 675-2941 E-mail: probjuv@hardincourts.com
Contact: Honorable James S. Rapp, Judge Mark A. Lay, Court Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: - Probation: juvenile - Child Support: legal proceedings
Eligibility: Court jurisdiction and order.
Cost of Services: Costs vary.
Procedure to Obtain Services: File legal pleadings.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible. HARDIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT KENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 111 W. Franklin St. (Box 250), Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-4362; Fax (419) 674-4096 Probation Department (419) 673-8040
Contact: Honorable William D. Hart, Judge Elois A. Cramer, Clerk
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
Services: Court ordered services. HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE OF RECYCLING AND LITTER PREVENTION KEEP HARDIN COUNTY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION One Courthouse Sq., Suite 14, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2216; Fax (419) 674-2272
Contact: Linda D. Wuethrich, Program Manager
Business Hours: Normally 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Office may be unmanned during school presentations due to staffing limitations.
Services:
Eligibility: Resident of Hardin County.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call, write, or fax office for information. HARDIN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION One Courthouse Sq., Suite 130, Kenton, OH 43226 Telephone (419) 674-2215; Fax (419) 674-2272
Contact: Mark D. Doll, Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Services: - Zoning assistance - Flood Plain information. - Statistical information. - Federal/State/Local Clearinghouse - CDBG administration. - Issue 2 Program administration - Census liaison office. - Subdivision administration. - Comprehensive land use administration.
Eligibility: Village, township, city of Hardin county or a source requiring county information such as zoning, flood plain, county, or community statistics, etc.
Cost of Services: Costs paid by government assessment.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact by telephone, mail or in-person.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Financed by: Assessments paid by Hardin county villages, townships, city and county. HARDIN COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE One Courthouse Square, Suite 120, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2219 or (800) 589-9128; Fax (419) 674-2272 E-mail: kentonvets@kenton.com
Contact: Don Dunahue, Veteran Service Officer
Business Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm)
Services: · Emergency financial assistance for basic needs · Assistance in obtaining state and federal benefits · Medical assistance for veterans only · Medical transport for veterans to VA medical facilities
Eligibility: Honorably discharged veteran, spouse, or dependent child
Cost of Services: No cost
Procedure to Obtain Services: File application with Veteran Service Office
Additional Remarks: The office makes every effort to assist in all areas of need
Financed by: County Real Estate taxes HARDIN COUNTY VICTIM ASSISTANCE Prosecutor’s Office One Courthouse Square, Suite 50, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2277; Fax (419) 674-4767 E-mail: hcva@kenton.com
Contact: Sharon Wells, Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Services: · 24 hour response to law enforcement and hospital requests for assistance. · Notification and explanation of court hearings. · Assistance with Victim impact Statement. · Court advocacy, escort and support. · Referrals to other agencies, if appropriate. · Assistance to victims of violent crime in applying for compensation with the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Program.
Eligibility: Victims of crime.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call or visit office.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
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