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ADA VISITING NURSES AND HOSPICE 115 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810 Telephone (419) 634-7443; Fax (419) 634-7447
Contact: Claudia Crawford, RN
Business Hours: Office: Monday -Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm). Nurse on call 24 hours
Services: Home health care, private duty and hospice: skilled nursing, home health aide, physical, occupational, speech therapy, medical social services, psychiatric nursing, certified wound care specialist, pediatric home care, dietary counseling, DME, volunteer services, chore/homemaker, companion services, short and long-term home health care, community flu shot program.
Eligibility: Medicare/Medicaid Certified, Passport & Waiver programs, all ages, non-discriminatory.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Skilled nursing care requires physician referral; Hospice and Private Duty Services available by calling (419) 634-7443.
Cost of Services: Call to inquire; based on service provided. Services covered by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, Passport & Waiver programs.
Additional Remarks: Joint Commission and CHAP Accredited. Non-profit agency serving all of Hardin County. AIDS EDUCATION 329 Northwest St, Suite B, Lima, OH 45801 Telephone (419) 222-0827
Contact: Dave Eingle, Service Coordinator AIDS TASK FORCE REGIONAL COOPERATIVE P.O. Box 1091, Lima, Ohio 45802 (419) 227- 2437 or (419) 227- 4101
Contact: John Collins, Executive Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: Educational presentations, literature distributions, prevention/intervention, financial aid for HIV positive individuals, support groups, case management, referrals, and counseling.
Eligibility: Educational services available to anyone. Case management services available to HIV positive individuals, only.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call ATFRC office.
Cost of Services: No cost for any services.
Facility Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Financed by: Grants and private donations. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION NORTHWEST OHIO CHAPTER 892-A S. Cable Rd., Lima, OH 45805 Telephone (419) 227-9700 or 1-800-441-3322; Fax (419) 222-6212 E-mail: wcodot@bright.net
Contact: Linda Pollitz, Program Coordinator Marty Williman, Regional Director Dorothy Wildermuth, Office Manager
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm); weekend calls accepted
Services: Provide resource information, referrals and support through telephone help-line. Provide videos, and brochures on Alzheimer’s disease, publish newsletters. Sponsor 19 support groups for public within the 7 county area: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Hancock, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert. Seminars and workshops for caregivers and professionals through Speakers Bureau.
Eligibility: People with dementia or loved one with dementia or anyone interested in learning more.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact office.
Cost of Services: Most services are free; contract the office for further information.
Additional Remarks: All donations are gladly accepted. Also, we hold one big fund-raiser per year, The Memory Walk, usually held the first Saturday in October.
Financed by: Non-profit AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HARDIN COUNTY UNIT 616 S. Collett St, Suite 102, Lima, OH 45805 Telephone (419) 225-8860; 1-888-ACS-OHIO; Fax (419) 225-8862
Contact: Linda Chartrand, Executive Director Deb Niese, Cancer Control & Public Education Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering for cancer through research education, advocacy and service. The Hardin County unit offers: - Resource, Information & Guidance - Look Good / Feel Better. - Road To Recovery - Free Wig Center. - Reach To Recovery - Early Support - I Can Cope - Man To Man Prostate Group - Video Loan Library - Great American Smokeout - Hope Lodge - Grassroots Network / Advocacy - Camp Friendship - Comprehensive School Health Education Programs
Eligibility: Cancer patient (need-based)
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call or visit. Patient intake form must be completed. Note: Community Cancer Information Center located at Hardin Memorial Hospital Oncology Center.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Facility Accessibility: Wheel-chair accessible.
Financed by: Fund-raising & donations. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HARDIN COUNTY DIVISION (Ohio Valley Affiliate) 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214 Telephone 1-800-282-0291; (614) 848-6676; Fax (614) 848-4227
Contact: For local event information: Leslie Morris Vanessa Sharp-Brim (419) 673-0908
Services: The American Heart Association is dedicated to reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Please contact a local representative regarding programs and services available for the Hardin County area. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF OHIO 226 SR 61, Norwalk, OH 44857 Telephone (419) 663-5864; (800) 231-LUNG (5864); FAX (419) 668-2575 E-mail: northwest@ohiolung.org. www.ohiolung.org or www.lungusa.org
Contact: Gloria Ayres, RRT, RCP, AE-C
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Services: Smoking Prevention & Cessation Programs, Hypnosis, Asthma Camp, Asthma Education, Environmental Health, Education and Research.
Eligibility: All residents are eligible for services.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact office.
Cost of Services: Hypnosis Program- $50
Financed by: Christmas Seals and donations. AMERICAN RED CROSS HARDIN COUNTY CHAPTER One Courthouse Square, Suite 30, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2295 or (419) 634-4746; Fax (419) 675-2577
Contact: Gloria Dulin, Chapter Manager
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm). Staff may be involved in outside meeting/activities; please leave voice message for service.
Services: - Disaster Assistance for any single family fires. - Communication and referral service for military families. - Health and Safety Classes. - Community Disaster Education. - Bloodmobiles.
Eligibility: Any resident of Hardin County.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact the Red Cross office. Please leave msg. if no answer.
Cost of Services: All disaster assistance and service to military assistance is FREE.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible through ground floor entrance of Courthouse.
Financed by: Direct donations by local residents or United Way. Not a government agency. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION LIMA BRANCH 71 Town Sq., Lima, OH 45801 Telephone/Fax (419) 991-2569
Contact: Rosanna M. Scott, Executive Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Information pamphlets about arthritis. Support Groups. Rheumatologist Referral List. Arthritis Aquatics Programs. Therapeutic Yoga. Firbromyalgia Self-Help Course. Arthritis Self-Help Course (ASHC). Public and Private Education.
Eligibility: Anyone with arthritis.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact the Arthritis Foundation.
Cost of Services: No cost.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible.
Financed by: Funded by the United Way, memberships, special events, donations and bequests. BEHAVIORAL CONNECTIONS OF WOOD COUNTY, INC DEVLAC HALL 1033 Devlac Grove, Bowling Green, OH 43402 Telephone (419) 866-1693; Fax (419) 352-5596 www.blahma@bc.wcnet.org.
Contact: Assessment Nurse
Business Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; 24 hour Residential Treatment Center; Intake and assessments by appointment.
Services: 24 hour Residential treatment services for alcohol and drug dependent women.
Eligibility: Adult females, at least 18 years of age, who are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs, and in need of residential treatment services. Program is 8 weeks in length. We accept pregnant women. Case management services also provided.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call our intake nurse to determine eligibility, and to schedule and assessment.
Cost of Services: Call regarding costs and available funding. Medicaid approved.
Additional Remarks: Feel free to contact office to determine if our services are appropriate for a proposed client and if funding is available. Transportation can be arranged, if needed.
Financed by: ODADAS and Medicaid, Local ADAMS Board. DAVID’S HOUSE OF COMPASSION, INC. P.O. Box 391, Toledo, OH 43697- 0391 Telephone (419) 244-6682; Fax (419) 249-2741 E-mail: davidshouse.com
Contact: Julie Embree, Director of Client Services
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: HIV/AIDS Social Service Agency covering counties of Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Ottawa, Defiance, Henry, Williams, and Sandusky. Case management, emergency financial assistance, education programs, respite care, pantry, and transportation services.
Eligibility: HIV positive individuals (verification required).
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call for information and appointment.
Cost of Services: No cost if HIV positive. EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF WEST-CENTRAL OHIO, INC. 3123 W. Elm St., Lima, OH 45805 Telephone (419) 222-7047; Fax (419) 222-9303
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: - Medi-Transport (transportation). - Camperships. - Blind Bowling. - Equipment Loan. - Direct Assistance. - Information and Referral. - Young Adult Disability Support Group - Monthly Activities.
Eligibility: Must meet Federal Financial Guidelines.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Easter Seal office to receive an application.
Cost of Services: Varies by program and income. BCMH, MED, and Passport provider.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped Accessible.
Additional Remarks: Easter Seal’s purpose is to serve children and adults with disabling conditions within a multi-county area.
Financed by: Fees, Grants and Foundations and Fund-raisers. FAMILY PLANNING CENTER Division of the Allen County Health Department 1644 N. Main St, Lima, OH 45801 Telephone (419) 228-6154; Fax (419) 229-2082 Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:15 pm) Extended hours: 8am to 5:45 pm on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Call first for scheduling.
Services: - Contraceptive methods provided upon physician’s recommendation. - General & nutritional counseling and literature. - Pregnancy testing, fetal age estimations & heartbeat monitoring, referrals for pre-natal care. - STD testing, Pap & Pelvic exams, Diagnosis & treatment for vaginitis. - Breast exams. - Cervical cauterization. - Limited physicals to general public. - Post abortion check-ups. - Speakers Bureau, Public education & literature. - Outreach contacts and follow-up. - Referrals for sterilization (male & female). - Clinical experience for student nurses at Lima Technical College School of Nursing and OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner Training Program of Milwaukee, WI. - HIV testing available the fourth Monday of each month (1:30 to 3:30pm).
Eligibility: Residents of child-bearing age, (male or female). Those under the age of 14 need parental consent. Service area includes Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Hancock, Logan, Mercer, Putnam, Shelby and Van Wert counties.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call for details
Cost of Services: Sliding fee scale posted.
Additional Remarks: Family Planning is the practice of exercising choice abut child spacing and limiting family size, now recognized as a basic human right. Our primary mission must be seen as part of preventive health with a secondary function in counseling and referrals regarding infertility as well as other medical conditions upon physician recommendations.
Financed by: Federal, Title XX, Patient fees, local funds, donations. FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES OF HARDIN COUNTY HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 921 E. Franklin St. Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-4450; Fax (419) 673-8869 Contact: Brenda Jennings, RN BA, Clinic Director Julie Jordan, Asst. Director
Business Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday only by appointment. M (9:30am - 12noon, 1:00pm - 9:30pm), T / W ( 9:30am - 4:30pm )
Services: Medical exams provided by a physician: - Cancer screenings / exams, STD diagnosis, treatment, and referral. - Pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals for prenatal care, problem pregnancy counseling, male and female sterilization, infertility, and birth control. - Physical exams and Women’s Preventive Healthcare Project physicals. - Medical referrals for health care. Educational services: Community outreach, speakers on healthcare topics: - Women’s health, anatomy & physiology, - Talking with your children about sex, relationships, safety, date rape drugs, birth control, STD’s, health care, etc. - Variety of printed information available.
Eligibility: Open to all. Services cannot be denied due to income, sex, race, etc.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call for appointment.
Cost of Services: Same service is provided to all clients regardless of income, past debt, or ability to pay. Federal poverty guidelines used. Sliding fee scale. Medicaid accepted.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible. Located in Hardin Memorial Hospital.
Additional Remarks: Counseling provided in conjunction with clinical services.
Financed by: Hardin Memorial Hospital, Federal and State Grants, United Way, and The Women’s Preventive Health Care Project. HARDIN AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (H.A.R.T.S) 100 Memorial Ave., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-1102; Fax (419) 637-8161
Contact: Transportation Coordinator, Hardin County Council on Aging
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Out-of-county medical transportation.
Eligibility: Medical need out-of-county, with referral.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Referrals accepted from social service agencies, physicians, or other health organizations.
Cost of Services: $20.00/trip, 30 miles or less, $30.00/trip exceeding 30 miles.
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