The Betty Jane Center/Choice Rehab of Greater Ohio

PARTNER SERVICES

NEED AGENCY/PROGRAM CAREER GUIDANCE Seneca One-Stop Career & Resource Center: 419-447-5011 ext 443 Vanguard/Sentinel : 419-334-6901 Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC) :419-448-9492 CHILDCARE Seneca Department of Job & Family Services: 419-447-5011 WSOS-Head Start: 419-447-0084 Betty Jane Center Preschool: 419-447-9811 or 1-800-589-2572 EDUCATION Seneca One-Stop Career & Resource Center:419-447-5011 ext 443 Vanguard/Sentinel : 419-334-6901 or 419-448-1212 WSOS :419-332-8157 or 1-800-775-9767 ext. 8157 Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC):419-448-9492 FINANCIAL Seneca DJFS (OWF) : 419-447-5011 ASSISTANCE ODJFS-Unemployment Compensation Register for Benefits-toll free: 1-877-644-6562 Social Security Administration:1-800-772-1213 Veteran’s Service Office:419-448-5072 or 1-800-820-0189 WSOS: 419-447-0084 FOOD Seneca County DJFS - Food Stamps : 419-447-5011 First Call for Help: 419-448-4357 Bureau of Concern : 419-435-4357 HOUSING Bureau of Concern : 419-435-4357 First Call for Help : 419-448-4357 WSOS :419-447-0084 JOB SEEKING Seneca One-Stop Career & Resource Center: 419-447-5011 ext 443 SKILLS/ Experience Works: 419-447-0985 or 1-888-756-8180 EMPLOYMENT & Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC):419-448-9492 TRAINING Vanguard-Sentinel:419-334-6901 or 419-448-1212 Betty Jane/Work Connections:419-448-4656 or 1-800-646-9675 WSOS: 419-447-0084 or 419-332-8157 MEDICAL Seneca DJFS- Medicaid : 419-447-5011 Betty Jane Center/Choice Rehab: 419-447-9811 or 1-800-589-2572 SPECIFIC Seneca One-Stop Career & Resource Center:419-447-5011 ext 443 TRAINING NEEDS Seneca County Rural Transportation (SCAT): 419-448-7344 TRANSPORTATION Or 1-800-722-8852

UTILITIES WSOS-HEAP :419-334-8911 First Call for Help : 419-448-4357 Bureau of Concern : 419-435-4357

PARTNER THE BETTY JANE CENTER/CHOICE REHAB OF GREATER OHIO

ADDRESS: 65 St. Francis Avenue Tiffin, OH 44883

DAYS & TIMES AVAILABLE: Business Hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

CONTACT: Jim Kelley Ext 206

PHONE NUMBER: 419-447-9811 or 1-800-589-2572 FAX NUMBER: 419-448-5030 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.choicerehab.com

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Seneca County and surrounding area

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY: Self-referrals, medical referrals, school referrals, referrals from employers.

FEES: Self pay, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, 3rd party payment when applicable.

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Pre-school, Kindergarten Readiness, Extended Day Care, Hearing Services (Audiology), Speech & Language Therapy, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Delayed Language Program, Counseling.

PARTNER

BETTY JANE/WORK CONNECTIONS

ADDRESS: 525 Wall Street Tiffin, Oh 44883

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Business Hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

CONTACT: A. Lynn Tucker-Roberts Ext 103 PHONE NUMBER: 419-448-4656 or 1-800-646-9675 FAX NUMBER: 419-448-5025 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.workconnectionstiffin.com

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Seneca County and surrounding area

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY: Follow referring agency eligibility requirements (WIA, RSC, VA, BWC, etc)

FEE: Variable depending upon the service requested.

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Provides many services as it relates to 1). Evaluation (Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation, Career Exploration), 2). Training (Job Training, Soft Skills Training, Work Trials), 3). Employment (Job Development, Resume Development, Interviewing), 4). Employment follow-up/ Follow Along

BUREAU OF CONCERN ADDRESS: 222 W. Center St. Fostoria, Oh 44830

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE:

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) PHONE NUMBER: 419-435-4357 FAX NUMBER: E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEBSITE ADDRESS:

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Fostoria Area

FEES: None

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: An Information and referral service.

PARTNER

En Camino ADDRESS: 150 Perry St. Fostoria, OH 44830 (Mail to P.O. Box 548)

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Most weekdays from 10:00 – 5:00 except migrant season when we are on the road)

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) Mary Jo Toll, S.N.D. PHONE NUMBER: 419-436-1582 (emergency number 419-619-0902 FAX NUMBER: 419-436-9772 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.encamino.org

LOCAL AREA SERVED: 19 counties of Northwest Ohio

FEES: NA

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Linkage for migrants and immigrants to services: spiritual, social, health, legal, educational, emergency / trouble shooting for those who are difficult to serve

PARTNER

EXPERIENCE WORKS

ADDRESS: Regional Office: 126 W. Second ST Mansfield, Oh 44902 1-888-756-8180 (toll free) Local office: 5145 S. St. Rt. 100 Tiffin, Oh 44883

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: flexible

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) Pauline Kuhn PHONE NUMBER: 419-447-0985 or 1-888-756-8180 FAX NUMBER: 419-448-7447 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.experienceworks.org www.Geezer.com: An e-commerce Web site that provides senior artisans and crafters a nationwide market for their unique handcrafted goods.

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Huron, Sandusky & Seneca & Wyandot Counties : Income eligible Adults age 55 and up SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Experience works is a national, nonprofit organization that offers training and employment opportunities for mature workers thru Job Search & Resume, On the Job Training (20 hrs. per week @ minimum wage.), Job placement and job related training.

FIRST CALL FOR HELP

ADDRESS: 174 Jefferson St. P.O. Box 368 Tiffin, Oh 44883 DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE:

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) PHONE NUMBER : 419-448-4357 FAX NUMBER: E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEBSITE ADDRESS:

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Tiffin and Seneca County residents.

FEES: None

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: This is an information and referral service provided by United Way to link people who have needs, problems or questions to those resources that can help. It is concerned with the unmet needs of our community regarding family life, community information, finance, housing, mental health, transportation, medical care, legal aid, utilities, food/nutrition, recreation… and much more.

PARTNER

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

To File for Unemployment compensation call Toll Free 1-877-644-6562 TTY 1-888-642-8203 To contact the Tiffin Processing Center Call 419-447-6812 or 1-866-472-003

All Employment Services and Veteran’s Employment and Training Services provided by ODJFS will be delivered through the : Seneca One-Stop Career and Resource Center 3362 S. TWP. Rd. 151 Tiffin, Oh 44883 419-447-5011 ext 443 or 1-800-825-5011 ext 443

PARTNER

Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) & Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI)

ADDRESS: 2550 South SR 100 Tiffin, Oh 44883 DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: M-F 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) BVR - James Clark, MRC, LPC BSVI-Phyllis Slosser, MRC,CRC

PHONE NUMBER: 419-448-9492 or toll free (Consumer use only) 1-800-892-4358 FAX NUMBER: 419-448-8106 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] Phyllis Slosser @RSC.state.oh.us WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.state.oh.us/rsc/

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Out of the above Tiffin office, the following counties are served: Seneca, Hancock, Wyandot, Marion, and Crawford

FEES: N/A (ORSC does, however expect eligible consumers to contribute toward services to the extent possible and comparable benefits such as federal &state grants, private insurance, and public plans such as Medicaid & Medicare are relied upon when appropriate and/or available)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 1. Presence of a physical or mental disability that results in a substantial impediment to employment. 2. The individual has the ability to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services in terms of an employment outcome. 3. Vocational rehabilitation services are required for that person to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment.

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: ORSC provides vocational counseling, training, education, and restorative services. In addition to these services, various types of assessments, including vocational, psychological, and other specialist evaluations are provided. Our agency also sponsors rehabilitation engineering assessments and when appropriate job modifications. Additionally, we provide job placement assistance as well as job coaching services when indicated. All service plans are individualized to meet the unique needs and goals of the consumer.

PARTNER

RURAL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

ADDRESS: 310 S. Front St. Suite One Fremont, Oh 43420 DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE:

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) Humberto Gonzales PHONE NUMBER: 419-334-2689 FAX NUMBER: 419-334-8692 E-MAIL ADDRESS: bert @cros.net WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.ruraline.org

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Must be Seasonal or Farm worker 51% agricultural income within past 12 months and must be eligible to work in the USA

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Provides training and employment, job placements, classroom training, youth programs, mentoring programs and emergency services.

Seneca County Agency Transportation: SCAT/RURAL TRANSIT

ADDRESS: 3140 S. ST. RT. 100 Suite F P. O. Box 922 Tiffin, Oh 44883

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Monday thru Friday: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) PHONE NUMBER: 419-448-7344 or 419-937-2428 or 1-800-722-8852 FAX NUMBER: E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEBSITE ADDRESS:

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Seneca County and Metro Fostoria.

FEES: One way Trip within City limits………..……………$1.50 Jackson & Loudon Townships to Fostoria.$3.00 Hopewell & Clinton Townships to Tiffin…$3.00 Anywhere else in Seneca Co………………$4.00

Out of County Trips or Special Shuttle rate & Shopping Day rates: Call for more information.

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: This is a public non-profit, demand response, curb-to-curb, 24 hour advance notice transportation service. Trips will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, per space availability. Riders may be required to share rides with other passengers traveling in the same direction or to transfer if traveling from one zone to another. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance and may be scheduled up to 7 days in advance.

PARTNER

Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services

ADDRESS: 3362 S Twp Rd 151 Tiffin, Oh 44883

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM PHONE NUMBER: 419-447-5011 or 1-800-825-5011 FAX NUMBER: 419-447-5345 WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.senecaonestop.com or http//djfs.co.seneca.oh.us

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Seneca Co.

FEES: None. Based on eligibility. SUMMARY OF SERVICES:

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Workforce Development provides assistance to individuals who are looking for employment or advancement in their careers and for employers who are looking for qualified individuals to fill their current openings. These services are provided at the Seneca One-Stop Career and Resource Center and include career counseling, employment search assistance, vocational assessments, training, supportive services, etc.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial Assistance provides services to individuals and families to assist in their achievement of self- sufficiency. Financial Assistance primarily administers the food stamp program, cash assistance programs, and medical coverage programs based upon income eligibility guidelines.

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT Child Support Enforcement services are available to any minor’s residential guardian to assist in the payment of support by other appropriate parties. Child Support Enforcement assists in the identification of legal parentage and enforcement of financial support orders.

CHILDREN SERVICES Children Services provides service to children who are being abused or neglected or are at risk of being abused or neglected. The division receives alleged complaints of child abuse and neglect and provides supportive services to reduce the risk of future maltreatment. The Social Workers offer supportive services in the least restrictive manner.

SENECA ONE-STOP CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER

ADDRESS: 3362 S. Township Road 151 Tiffin, OH 44883

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm PHONE NUMBER: 419-447-5011 ext 443 or 1-800-825-5011 ext 443 FAX NUMBER: 419-448-5276 E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEBSITE ADDRESS: senecaonestop.com

FEES: None

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Consortium of Partners put in place to help individual with their employment and training needs. Resume writing, On-line Job Search, Computer classes, Fax and phone available, Career enhancing seminars, Computer classes. Specific services available to employers-space for interviewing, vocational assessments, Job matching, Seminars. Referrals to Partners: Betty Jane/Work Connections, Experience Works; Ohio Civilian Conservations Corps/Quilter CCC; Ohio Department of Job and Family Services: Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission/Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation; Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services; Vanguard/Sentinel Career Center; W.S.O.S. Community Action Commission.

Social Security Administration

LOCAL ADDRESS: 1665 Tiffin Avenue Findlay, Oh 45840

PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-772-1213 TTY: 1-800-325-0778 between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm WEBSITE: www.ssa.gov

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: The Social Security program is a way of providing a base of economic security. It allows older Americans to live independently and with dignity. It also provides disability and survivors insurance to workers over their working lifetimes. Social Security Benefits. There are five major categories of benefits paid for through your Social Security taxes: retirement, disability, family benefits, survivors and Medicare. Retirement: Benefits are payable at full retirement age (with reduced benefits available as early as age 62) for anyone with enough Social Security credits. The full retirement age is 65. People who delay retirement beyond full retirement age get special credit for each month they don't receive a benefit until they reach age 70. Disability: Benefits can be paid to people at any age who have enough Social Security credits and who have a severe physical or mental impairment that is expected to prevent them from doing "substantial" work for a year or more or who have a condition that is expected to result in death. The disability program includes incentives to smooth the transition back into the workforce, including continuation of benefits and health care coverage while a person attempts to work. Family Benefits: If you are eligible for retirement or disability benefits, other members of your family might receive benefits, too. These include: your spouse if he or she is at least 62 years old or under 62 but caring for a child under age 16; and your children if they are unmarried and under age 18, under 19 but still in school or 18 or older but disabled. If you are divorced, your ex-spouse could be eligible for benefits on your record. Survivors: When you die, certain members of your family may be eligible for benefits if you earned enough Social Security credits while you were working. The family members include: a widow(er) age 60 or older, 50 or older if disabled or any age if caring for a child under age 16; your children if they are unmarried and under age 18, under 19 but still in school or 18 or older but disabled; and your parents if you were their primary means of support. A special one-time payment may be made to your spouse or minor children when you die. If you are divorced, your ex-spouse could be eligible for a widow(er)'s benefit on your record. Medicare: There are two parts to Medicare: hospital insurance (sometimes called Part A) and medical insurance (sometimes called Part B). Generally, people who are over age 65 and getting Social Security automatically qualify for Medicare. So do people who have been getting disability benefits for two years. Others must file an application. Part A is paid for by a portion of the Social Security tax of people still working. It helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care and other services. Part B is paid for by monthly premiums of those who are enrolled and from general revenues. It helps pay for such items as doctors' fees, outpatient hospital visits and other medical services and supplies. Supplemental Security Income Benefits: SSI makes monthly payments to people who have a low income and few assets. To get SSI, you must be 65 or older or be disabled. Children as well as adults qualify for SSI disability payments. Supplemental Security Income "supplements" your income up to various levels--depending on where you live.

PARTNER

VANGUARD-SENTINEL CAREER CENTERS

ADDRESS: 793 East TR 201 1220 Cedar Street, suite B Tiffin, Ohio 44883 Fremont, Ohio 43420 419-448-1212 419-334-6901 DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SEFVICE: 8 am- 10 pm M-TH, 8 am-4pm Fri

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) Cheryl Placko, x 420 PHONE NUMBER: 419-334-6901 FAX NUMBER: 419-334-5696 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

WEBSITE ADDRESSS:www.vanguard-sentinel-jvs.k12.oh.us

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Seneca, Wyandot, Sandusky, Ottowa,

FEES: varies based on educational programming desired

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Educational services, ABLE/GED, Adult Postsecondary Training Certificate Programs, ESOL, Assessment

VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICE

ADDRESS: 920 E. Seneca Co. Rd. 20 Tiffin, Oh 44883 (mail: 109 S. Washington St., P.O. Box 667, Tiffin, Oh 44883)

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Monday thru Friday : 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) Thomas Gernert, CVSO PHONE NUMBER: 419-448-5072 or 1-800-820-0189 FAX NUMBER: 419-448-5104 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE ADDRESS:

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Seneca County

FEES: None

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Assistance to veterans and their families in times of need. Provides financial assistance, referrals, information and aid in obtaining Veteran’s Administration benefits and other benefits. Provides transportation to VA hospitals and clinics.

PARTNER

WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc HEAP

ADDRESS: 455-A East Market Street or Bureau of Concern Tiffin, Oh 44883 135 A West Tiffin St Tues- June thru August Fostoria, Oh 44830 Wed – November thru March (Mon, Tues, Fri – November thru March) Phone: 419-447-0084 Phone: 419-435-4357 Fax: 419-447-2576 Fax: 419-435-4863

HOURS OPEN FOR SERVICE: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

CONTACT: Wendy Corfman: 419-334-8911 ext 6033 : e-mail- [email protected] Janet Quaintance: 419-334-8911 ext 6030 : e-mail- [email protected]

WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.wsos.org

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Seneca County Residents

FEES: None

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Provides emergency utility assistance for heating bills to households threatened with a utility shut off, already disconnected, or having less than a 10 day fuel supply from November thru March. During the summer months of June thru August, air conditioner and electric bill assistance is available to income eligible households.

PARTNER

WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc.

ADDRESS: 455 A East Market St. Tiffin, Oh 44883 DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

CONTACT: Lisa Heyman or Shannen Reynolds PHONE NUMBER: 419-447-0084 FAX NUMBER: 419-447-2576 E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEBSITE ADDRESS:

FEES: None

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: We help low income individuals from the ages of 14 to 21 years of age. The Youth program helps individuals find employment through paid and unpaid experiences. We also help youth through leadership and mentoring programs as well as guidance counseling and supportive services. We encourage youth to finish their education through traditional as well as alternative means.

PARTNER

WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

ADDRESS:

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM : Monday thru Friday CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) Sandy Fandrich PHONE NUMBER: 419-332-8157 or 1-800-7759767 ext. 8157 FAX NUMBER: 419-334-5119 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.wsos.org

LOCAL AREA SERVED: Erie, Huron, Lorain, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood counties

FEES: Referral only by Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC)

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Employment & training services for individuals with disabilities

PARTNER

HOUSING

ADDRESS: 455-A East Market Street Tiffin, Oh 44883 DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) Sue Madden PHONE NUMBER: 419-447-0084 FAX NUMBER: 419-447-2576 E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.wsos.org

FEES: None

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: Transitional housing and supportive services for the homeless, homeless prevention, first-time homebuyer counseling and education, down payment assistance.

PARTNER

JOB OPPORTUNITIES ADDRESS: 455-A East Market Street Tiffin, Oh 44883

DAYS & TIMES OPEN FOR SERVICE: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

CONTACT: (Name & phone extension) PHONE NUMBER: 419-447-0084 FAX NUMBER: 419-447-2576 E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.wsos.org

FEES: None

SUMMARY OF SERVICES: The JOLI program stands for Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals. This program is designed to provide assistance to job seekers by helping them identify barriers to employment and tackling those obstacles, such as child care, transportation, and other needs. We also assist individuals in starting their own businesses and help provide pre-screening assessment, individualized training, and many other services to existing businesses.