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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.
Financed by: · Victims of Crime Act Grant (VOCA). · County Commissioners General Fund/Matching funds. KENTON-HARDIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT 175 W. Franklin St, Suite 120, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-6230; Fax (419) 673-8761 E-mail: healthdept@dbscorp.net
Contact: Jay E. Pfeiffer, MD, Health Commissioner Portia Phillips, BS RN, Director of Nursing
Business Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Services: · Immunization Clinics · BP Clinics · Hearing and Vision Screenings · Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps Services · Well Child Clinics · Home Visits: Public Health and Newborn · Environmental Services · Vital Statistics
Eligibility: No requirements
Procedure to Obtain Services: Visit or call Health Dept.
Cost of Services: Birth Certificates: $10 paper copy/$12 laminated copy Immunizations: $4.00 Well Child Clinic: sliding fee scale KENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 111 W. Franklin St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-0771; Fax (419) 673-1721
Contact: John Vermillion, Chief of Police
Business Hours: 24 hour service
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call Police Department or stop at office in person.
Financed by: Tax dollars OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES 1501 S. Dixie Highway, Lima, OH 45806 (419) 999-0360
Contact: Glenda Ford, Manager Chris Downey, Supervisor
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Services:
Eligibility: Must be 16 years of age or older and have a social security card. Not required to be unemployed to qualify for services.
Cost of Services: No cost or fees
Procedure to Obtain Services: Visit our office OHIO DEPTARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES (Formerly Ohio Bureau of Employment Services) ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CENTER 799 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45801 Telephone (419) 222-1533; Fax (419) 238-6347 Website: www.odjfs.state.oh.us
Contact: Glenda Roberson, Manager Loretta Wischmeyer, Account Executive
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Services: - Handles all unemployment claims for compensation (UC). - Services offered to area employer’s hiring needs: Federal & State posters. - Provides labor market information (LMI). - Workshops for veterans. - Career counseling. - Employment Services (ES) and Ohio Works (formerly Job Net) and other Internet job sites.
Eligibility: Must be 16 years of age or older and have a social security card. Not required to unemployed to qualify for services.
Procedure to Obtain Services: · Registration for UC or ES completed in person on first come, first serve basis, sometimes in group sessions. May file for ES through Internet. Can file for UC by phone, calling 1-877-644-6562. For questions regarding claims, call 1-877-444-8506. · Employers may call, fax, or use Internet to enter Job Orders.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Source of Funding : Federal and State. OHIO REHABILITATION SERVICES COMMISSION (BVR) 924 N. Cable Rd., Lima, OH 45805 Telephone (419) 228-1421 Fax (419) 227-5503 Kenton Office (419) 674-2306
Contact: Cheryl Lentz, MRCV, CCDC III-E, Rehabilitation Counselor
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: - Counseling and Planning - Personal and Work Adjustment - Vocational Training - Placement - On-The-Job Follow-up - Rehabilitation Technology - modification of task or job site
Eligibility: Individual must have physical or mental impairment which substantially impedes employment.
Cost of Services: No cost for services. Clients are asked to contribute according to their resources.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Individuals may apply themselves or we accept referrals from another agency.
Additional Remarks: Hardin County is served out of the Annex Bldg - 175 W. Franklin St., Kenton on Fridays from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Financed by: The Ohio State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Hardin County Commissioners HARDIN COUNTY OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE One Courthouse Square, Suite 40, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2297 or 800-589-8521; Fax (419) 674-2268
Contact: Kenneth LaFontaine
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Family Life Education including issues of: · Economic well-being (budgeting, decision making, time management, consumer information). · Physical well-being (food & health, selection, purchasing, preparation of nutritious foods). · Emotional well-being (personal growth & development, parenting skills and communication). · Small Business Start-up aid for individuals considering or involved in starting a small business.
Eligibility: Services available to all
Cost of Services: Most information/educational services available at no cost, however, minimal fees are charged for materials and meeting costs.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Requests for service accepted by phone, mail, or stopping by office.
Financed by: The Ohio State University, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hardin County Commissioners. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM One Courthouse Square, Suite 40, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2297 or 800-589-8521; Fax (419) 674-2268
Contact: Edith A. Spencer, Program Assistant
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Education in areas of: - Basic Nutrition. - Meal management. - Food shopping strategies. - Food resource management. - Food Safety.
Eligibility: Individuals participating in food stamp program and eligible non-participants.
Cost of Services: Encourage cost recovery.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact office for availability.
Additional Remarks: The professionals involved in the Ohio Family Nutrition Program will partner with organizations targeting food stamp recipients to enable and/or facilitate the availability of nutritious diets to that audience, and to facilitate system and environmental change. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 401 W. North St., Lima, OH 45801 Telephone (419) 228-7401 or 1-800-772-1213; Fax (419) 227-1623 Web: www.ssa.gov
Contact: Roy N. Baldridge, District Manager
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 4:00 pm), except National holidays.
Services: - Assistance in filing application for retirement, disability or death benefits. - Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI). - Assistance in filing appeals for Social Security benefits. - Application for Social Security numbers or replacement cards. - Applications for entitlement to Medicare coverage. - Information and referral services.
Eligibility: Must meet age and work and/or need requirements established by Federal law. Inquire should be made whenever a person dies, becomes disabled, reaches age 65, or retires.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call for an appointment for no- waiting service.
Facility Accessibility: Fully handicapped accessible.
Financed by: FICA and Self-Employment taxes (Social Security) and general revenues.
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