[ { "program_id": "at-ohio-library", "name": "AT Ohio Device Lending Library", "official_url": "https://atohio.org/about-library", "service_area": [ "Statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Free 30-day trials of assistive devices before purchase.", "next_step": "Browse devices, submit signed request/agreement and await approval.", "constraints": [ "Availability and loan approval vary. High-tech AAC family requests are reviewed individually; communication-app iPads, C Pens and OrCams have professional-request restrictions." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-784-3425", "phone_label": "Published contact; confirm current intake", "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "Assistive Technology of Ohio, The Ohio State University", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://atohio.org/about-library", "title": "AT Ohio Device Lending Library", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Free 30-day trial, request agreement, device-specific restrictions and phone; published source review, not telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "cms-care-compare", "name": "Medicare Care Compare", "official_url": "https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "care_facilities" ], "description": "Compare published Medicare provider and quality information.", "next_step": "Compare published Medicare provider and quality information.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_search_extract_only", "identity": "official_search_extract_only", "contact": "official_search_extract_only", "eligibility": "official_search_extract_only", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/" }, "organization": "Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services" }, { "program_id": "coaaa-navigation", "name": "Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging — aging support", "official_url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0#page=1", "service_area": [ "Delaware", "Fairfield", "Fayette", "Franklin", "Licking", "Madison", "Pickaway", "Union" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "A regional starting point for meals, transportation, caregiver support and help at home. Ask which services fit the resident’s situation.", "next_step": "Call with the county, living arrangement and help needed. Ask about assessment, eligibility, costs and the next referral.", "constraints": [ "County coverage identifies the referral agency; individual programs have separate eligibility, funding and availability rules." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-589-7277", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for information and assistance" }, "organization": "Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging", "regional_role": "aging_agency", "region_id": "6", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0", "title": "Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging directory (February 2026)", "page": 1, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "county-dd", "name": "Ohio Association of County Boards of DD — Family Resources", "official_url": "https://www.oacbdd.org/familyresources", "service_area": [], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination" ], "description": "County board directory map and family resources", "next_step": "Use the county board directory to find the board serving the resident’s county. Ask about eligibility and available supports.", "constraints": [], "verification": { "record_status": "imported_unverified", "identity": "imported_unverified", "contact": "imported_unverified", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-09-30" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "" }, { "program_id": "cvso-map", "name": "Ohio county veterans service office directory route", "official_url": "https://osavsc.org/", "service_area": [], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Route to searchable county veterans service offices", "next_step": "Choose a county at the top of this guide for its published office contact. Confirm current services with the office.", "constraints": [], "verification": { "record_status": "imported_unverified", "identity": "imported_unverified", "contact": "imported_unverified", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-09-30" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "" }, { "program_id": "delaware-aps", "name": "Delaware Adult Protective Services", "official_url": "https://jfs.co.delaware.oh.us/adult/", "service_area": [ "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in the community.", "next_step": "Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in the community.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_search_extract_only", "identity": "official_search_extract_only", "contact": "official_search_extract_only", "eligibility": "official_search_extract_only", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-833-2300", "phone_label": "JFS; ask for APS", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://jfs.co.delaware.oh.us/adult/" }, "organization": "Delaware County Job and Family Services" }, { "program_id": "delaware-dd-fss", "name": "Delaware Family Support Services", "official_url": "https://www.dcbdd.org/family-support-services/", "service_area": [ "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination" ], "description": "Up to $1,000 for 2026 until approved funds are exhausted; specified equipment, therapies, camps, home modifications and assistive technology.", "next_step": "Contact Information & Referral; obtain Board referral, then MEORC authorization before services. MEORC pays providers directly after services.", "constraints": [ "For eligible individuals age 3+ who are not enrolled in an Ohio Medicaid waiver. Specific supports have additional requirements; current funding and approval must be confirmed." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-201-5888", "phone_label": "Published contact; confirm current intake", "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.dcbdd.org/family-support-services/", "title": "Delaware Family Support Services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "2026 funding cap, age/waiver exclusions, supported requests, approval sequence and referral phone; published source review, not telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "delaware-dd-intake", "name": "Delaware DD intake and service coordination", "official_url": "https://www.dcbdd.org/eligibility/", "service_area": [ "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination", "child_development_autism" ], "description": "Ask how to start an age-appropriate developmental-disability eligibility review.", "next_step": "Ask how to start an age-appropriate developmental-disability eligibility review.", "constraints": [ "Published SSA assignment applies to eligible people age 3+ with ongoing Medicaid waiver needs. Ask what coordination is available outside that description." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-201-3601", "phone_label": "Intake and Eligibility Department", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://www.dcbdd.org/eligibility/" }, "organization": "Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities" }, { "program_id": "delaware-jfs-medicaid", "name": "Delaware Medicaid application assistance", "official_url": "https://jfs.co.delaware.oh.us/", "service_area": [ "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Ask how to apply for Medicaid and who handles the required assessment.", "next_step": "Ask how to apply for Medicaid and who handles the required assessment.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_search_extract_only", "identity": "official_search_extract_only", "contact": "official_search_extract_only", "eligibility": "official_search_extract_only", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-833-2300", "phone_label": "JFS main office", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://jfs.co.delaware.oh.us/" }, "organization": "Delaware County Job and Family Services" }, { "program_id": "delaware-regional-ombudsman", "name": "Region 6 Long-Term Care Ombudsman", "official_url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/aging.ohio.gov/Regional_Ombudsman_Contact_Map.pdf#page=2", "service_area": [ "Delaware", "Fairfield", "Fayette", "Franklin", "Licking", "Madison", "Pickaway", "Union" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Resident-directed advocacy for concerns about long-term care, rights, safety or quality of care.", "next_step": "Call and ask for the ombudsman serving the resident’s county. Explain the concern and what the resident wants to happen. For immediate danger, call 911.", "constraints": [ "The ombudsman is an advocacy route. Ask how consent, confidentiality and follow-up work for the resident." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-536-5891", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for the ombudsman" }, "organization": "Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio", "regional_role": "ombudsman", "region_id": "6", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/aging.ohio.gov/Regional_Ombudsman_Contact_Map.pdf", "title": "Ohio Department of Aging Regional Ombudsman Contact Map", "page": 2, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "delaware-vso", "name": "Delaware County Veterans Services", "official_url": "https://veteransservice.co.delaware.oh.us/", "service_area": [ "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "benefits_and_funding", "veteran_services", "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "First contact for a veteran or surviving spouse: ask about benefits, claims assistance and available county support.", "next_step": "Ask for a benefits screening and the intake process for a care-facility resident. If travel is difficult, ask about phone appointments or facility visits; availability must be confirmed.", "constraints": [], "verification": { "record_status": "needs_recheck", "identity": "official_search_extract_only", "contact": "needs_recheck", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-833-2010", "phone_label": "main office", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://veteransservice.co.delaware.oh.us/contact-us/" }, "organization": "Delaware County Veterans Services" }, { "program_id": "disability-rights-ohio", "name": "Disability Rights Ohio intake", "official_url": "https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/intake-procedure", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Ask about disability rights, discrimination, abuse or access to services.", "next_step": "Ask about disability rights, discrimination, abuse or access to services.", "constraints": [ "Published intake hours differ across DRO pages. Hours omitted pending clarification." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-282-9181", "phone_label": "intake, option 2", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/intake-procedure" }, "organization": "Disability Rights Ohio" }, { "program_id": "district5-adrn", "name": "Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging — aging support", "official_url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0#page=1", "service_area": [ "Ashland", "Crawford", "Huron", "Knox", "Marion", "Morrow", "Richland", "Seneca", "Wyandot" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "A regional starting point for meals, transportation, caregiver support and help at home. Ask which services fit the resident’s situation.", "next_step": "Call with the county, living arrangement and help needed. Ask about assessment, eligibility, costs and the next referral.", "constraints": [ "County coverage identifies the referral agency; individual programs have separate eligibility, funding and availability rules." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-860-5799", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for information and assistance" }, "organization": "Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging", "regional_role": "aging_agency", "region_id": "5", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0", "title": "Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging directory (February 2026)", "page": 1, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "district5-ombudsman", "name": "Region 5 Long-Term Care Ombudsman", "official_url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/aging.ohio.gov/Regional_Ombudsman_Contact_Map.pdf#page=2", "service_area": [ "Ashland", "Crawford", "Huron", "Knox", "Marion", "Morrow", "Richland", "Seneca", "Wyandot" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Resident-directed advocacy for concerns about long-term care, rights, safety or quality of care.", "next_step": "Call and ask for the ombudsman serving the resident’s county. Explain the concern and what the resident wants to happen. For immediate danger, call 911.", "constraints": [ "The ombudsman is an advocacy route. Ask how consent, confidentiality and follow-up work for the resident." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-860-5799", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for the ombudsman" }, "organization": "Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging", "regional_role": "ombudsman", "region_id": "5", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/aging.ohio.gov/Regional_Ombudsman_Contact_Map.pdf", "title": "Ohio Department of Aging Regional Ombudsman Contact Map", "page": 2, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "district5-vdc", "name": "District 5 Veteran-Directed Care", "official_url": "https://www.aaa5ohio.org/services/veteran-directed-care-vdc/", "service_area": [ "District 5; confirm VA service area" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home" ], "description": "Eligible veterans direct a home-care budget; family caregivers may be paid within approved care arrangements.", "next_step": "Ask District 5 and VA care team about a VDC assessment and local availability.", "constraints": [ "VA primary care participation and care assessment are required. Ask about the VA service area and current enrollment; approved care budgets are not unrestricted cash." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-860-5799", "phone_label": "Published contact; confirm current intake", "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.aaa5ohio.org/services/veteran-directed-care-vdc/", "title": "District 5 Veteran-Directed Care", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Self-directed care, VA primary care requirement, approved budget, family caregiver payment and phone; published source review, not telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "findhelp", "name": "findhelp", "official_url": "https://www.findhelp.org/", "service_area": [], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Local social service searches and eligibility filters", "next_step": "Search by ZIP code and need, then contact the provider to confirm availability.", "constraints": [], "verification": { "record_status": "imported_unverified", "identity": "imported_unverified", "contact": "imported_unverified", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-09-30" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "" }, { "program_id": "help-me-grow", "name": "Help Me Grow: Ohio Early Intervention referral", "official_url": "https://ochids.childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/public/refer", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "child_development_autism" ], "description": null, "next_step": "Local EI program contacts the family and assigns a coordinator for consent and eligibility work.", "constraints": [ "Help Me Grow includes other programs; a broad referral form age range does not extend EI beyond under 3." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-755-4769", "phone_label": "main office", "email": "hmgreferrals@helpmegrow.org", "contact_type": "office", "web_route": null }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Children and Youth" }, { "program_id": "helpline-211", "name": "HelpLine 211", "official_url": "https://helplinedelmor.org/211-2/", "service_area": [ "Morrow", "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Ask for local health and human-service resources.", "next_step": "Ask for local health and human-service resources.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "211", "phone_label": "community resource referral", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://helplinedelmor.org/211-2/" }, "organization": "HelpLine" }, { "program_id": "knox-aps", "name": "Knox Adult Protective Services", "official_url": "https://co.knox.oh.us/jfs/children-and-family-services/", "service_area": [ "Knox" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in the community.", "next_step": "Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in the community.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-397-7177", "phone_label": "JFS; ask for APS", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://co.knox.oh.us/jfs/children-and-family-services/" }, "organization": "Knox County Job and Family Services" }, { "program_id": "knox-dd-intake", "name": "Knox DD intake and service coordination", "official_url": "https://www.knoxdd.com/eligibility", "service_area": [ "Knox" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination", "child_development_autism" ], "description": "Ask how to start an age-appropriate developmental-disability eligibility review.", "next_step": "Ask how to start an age-appropriate developmental-disability eligibility review.", "constraints": [ "The individual, parent or legal guardian uses the application form; others use the referral form." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-397-4656", "phone_label": "main office; ask for eligibility", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://www.knoxdd.com/eligibility" }, "organization": "Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities" }, { "program_id": "knox-jfs-medicaid", "name": "Knox Medicaid application assistance", "official_url": "https://co.knox.oh.us/jfs/", "service_area": [ "Knox" ], "needs_supported": [ "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Ask how to apply for Medicaid and who handles the required assessment.", "next_step": "Ask how to apply for Medicaid and who handles the required assessment.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-397-7177", "phone_label": "JFS main office", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://co.knox.oh.us/jfs/" }, "organization": "Knox County Job and Family Services" }, { "program_id": "knox-vso", "name": "Knox County Veterans Services Office", "official_url": "https://kcvso.com/", "service_area": [ "Knox" ], "needs_supported": [ "benefits_and_funding", "veteran_services", "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "First contact for a veteran or surviving spouse: ask about benefits, claims assistance and available county support.", "next_step": "Ask for a benefits screening and the intake process for a care-facility resident. If travel is difficult, ask about phone appointments or facility visits; availability must be confirmed.", "constraints": [], "verification": { "record_status": "needs_recheck", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "needs_recheck", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-393-6742", "phone_label": "main office", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://kcvso.com/contact-us/" }, "organization": "Knox County Veterans Services Office" }, { "program_id": "marion-aps", "name": "Marion Adult Protective Services", "official_url": "https://mcjfs.com/benefits/adult-protective-services/", "service_area": [ "Marion" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in the community.", "next_step": "Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in the community.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-223-1919", "phone_label": "APS direct line", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://mcjfs.com/benefits/adult-protective-services/" }, "organization": "Marion County Job and Family Services" }, { "program_id": "marion-dd-intake", "name": "Marion DD intake and service coordination", "official_url": "https://www.marioncountydd.org/getting-started/", "service_area": [ "Marion" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination", "child_development_autism" ], "description": "Ask how to start an age-appropriate developmental-disability eligibility review.", "next_step": "Ask how to start an age-appropriate developmental-disability eligibility review.", "constraints": [ "Use the statewide Help Me Grow entry for under-3 referrals; do not assume the age-3+ intake is the EI route." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-387-1035", "phone_label": "main office; ask for intake coordinator", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://www.marioncountydd.org/getting-started/" }, "organization": "Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities" }, { "program_id": "marion-jfs-guide", "name": "Marion JFS community resource guide", "official_url": "https://mcjfs.com/community-resources/", "service_area": [ "Marion" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Existing guide covering food, housing, transportation and other community resources; page labels guide revision January 2026.", "next_step": "Refer to existing guide, then verify the selected provider contact.", "constraints": [ "County page labels the guide January 27, 2026. Individual provider contacts, schedules and availability still need confirmation." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://mcjfs.com/community-resources/" }, "organization": "Marion County Job and Family Services", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://mcjfs.com/community-resources/", "title": "Marion JFS community resource guide", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Official landing page, January 27, 2026 guide revision and linked food/meal calendars; individual directory contacts not audited" } ] }, { "program_id": "marion-jfs-medicaid", "name": "Marion Medicaid application assistance", "official_url": "https://mcjfs.com/benefits/medicaid/nursing-home-in-home-care/", "service_area": [ "Marion" ], "needs_supported": [ "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Application help for Medicaid nursing-home and home-care coverage.", "next_step": "Call JFS about an application, eligibility interview and required financial documents. Ask how to designate an authorized representative if someone is helping.", "constraints": [ "Financial and care requirements apply. An application does not establish eligibility or approve services." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-387-8560", "phone_label": "JFS main office", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://mcjfs.com/benefits/medicaid/nursing-home-in-home-care/" }, "organization": "Marion County Job and Family Services", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://mcjfs.com/benefits/medicaid/nursing-home-in-home-care/", "title": "Marion Medicaid application assistance", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Official nursing-home/home-care application route, interview, documentation and authorized representative guidance; public main-office phone" } ] }, { "program_id": "marion-vso", "name": "Marion County Veterans Service Commission", "official_url": "https://www.marionveteranservice.com/", "service_area": [ "Marion" ], "needs_supported": [ "benefits_and_funding", "veteran_services", "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "First contact for a veteran or surviving spouse: ask about benefits, claims assistance and available county support.", "next_step": "Ask for a benefits screening and the intake process for a care-facility resident. If travel is difficult, ask about phone appointments or facility visits; availability must be confirmed.", "constraints": [ "Office website fetch failed; phone supported by an official state-guide indexed extract rather than a successful full-PDF fetch." ], "verification": { "record_status": "needs_recheck", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "needs_recheck", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-387-0100", "phone_label": "main office", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": null }, "organization": "Marion County Veterans Service Commission" }, { "program_id": "milestones-lifeworks", "name": "Milestones Provider Directory at Lifeworks", "official_url": "https://lifeworksautism.org/Resources", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination" ], "description": "Categories include therapy, respite, finances, residential support and transition to adulthood", "next_step": "Browse autism-related providers and ask the selected provider about service area and intake.", "constraints": [ "Reference directory, not a provider endorsement or complete inventory. Confirm each provider’s service area, eligibility and intake." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://lifeworksautism.org/Resources" }, "organization": "Lifeworks Autism Services", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://lifeworksautism.org/Resources", "title": "Milestones Provider Directory at Lifeworks", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Official directory identity, continued curation, resource categories and stated non-endorsement limits" } ] }, { "program_id": "morrow-aps", "name": "Morrow Adult Protective Services", "official_url": "https://jfs.morrowcountyohio.gov/family___children_services/adult_protective_services.php", "service_area": [ "Morrow" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in the community.", "next_step": "Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in the community.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "419-947-9111", "phone_label": "JFS; ask for APS", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://jfs.morrowcountyohio.gov/family___children_services/adult_protective_services.php" }, "organization": "Morrow County Job and Family Services" }, { "program_id": "morrow-dd-fdr", "name": "Morrow Family Directed Resources", "official_url": "https://www.morrowdd.com/family-directed-resources-fdr/", "service_area": [ "Morrow" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination" ], "description": "Limited local funding for respite, adaptive equipment, minor home modifications and other disability-related needs.", "next_step": "Ask for an eligibility assessment and FDR packet; after allocation request through the office or SSA.", "constraints": [ "Board eligibility required; people receiving other Board or state financial support, such as specified waivers, are excluded. Confirm allocation and remaining funds." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "419-947-1159 ext. 302", "phone_label": "Published contact; confirm current intake", "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "Morrow County Board of Developmental Disabilities", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.morrowdd.com/family-directed-resources-fdr/", "title": "Morrow Family Directed Resources", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Board eligibility, other public-support exclusions, application sequence, eligible uses and phone extension; page updated June 4, 2026; published source review, not telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "morrow-dd-intake", "name": "Morrow DD intake and service coordination", "official_url": "https://www.morrowdd.com/service-and-support-administration/", "service_area": [ "Morrow" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination", "child_development_autism" ], "description": "Ask how to start an age-appropriate developmental-disability eligibility review.", "next_step": "Ask how to start an age-appropriate developmental-disability eligibility review.", "constraints": [], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "419-947-1159", "phone_label": "main office; ask for SSA / eligibility", "email": "board@morrowdd.com", "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://www.morrowdd.com/service-and-support-administration/" }, "organization": "Morrow County Board of Developmental Disabilities" }, { "program_id": "morrow-jfs-medicaid", "name": "Morrow Medicaid application assistance", "official_url": "https://jfs.morrowcountyohio.gov/", "service_area": [ "Morrow" ], "needs_supported": [ "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Ask how to apply for Medicaid and who handles the required assessment.", "next_step": "Ask how to apply for Medicaid and who handles the required assessment.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "419-947-9111", "phone_label": "JFS main office", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://jfs.morrowcountyohio.gov/" }, "organization": "Morrow County Job and Family Services" }, { "program_id": "morrow-vso", "name": "Morrow County Veterans Service Office", "official_url": "https://morrowcountyveterans.com/", "service_area": [ "Morrow" ], "needs_supported": [ "benefits_and_funding", "veteran_services", "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "First contact for a veteran or surviving spouse: ask about benefits, claims assistance and available county support.", "next_step": "Ask for a benefits screening and the intake process for a care-facility resident. If travel is difficult, ask about phone appointments or facility visits; availability must be confirmed.", "constraints": [], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "419-946-1914", "phone_label": "main office", "email": "vets@morrowcountyohio.gov", "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://morrowcountyveterans.com/" }, "organization": "Morrow County Veterans Service Office" }, { "program_id": "ocali-family", "name": "OCALI Family Resource Hub", "official_url": "https://ocali.org/Family-Resource-Hub", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination" ], "description": "Family education, tools, guides, and navigation to OCALI resources", "next_step": "Browse the family guides and ask the relevant local agency about next steps.", "constraints": [ "Educational resource hub; not a direct funding or in-home care program." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://ocali.org/Family-Resource-Hub" }, "organization": "OCALI", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://ocali.org/Family-Resource-Hub", "title": "OCALI Family Resource Hub", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Official family hub, resource types and web access; topic tools may require JavaScript" } ] }, { "program_id": "ocali-gallery", "name": "OCALI Family and Community Resource Gallery", "official_url": "https://ocali.org/fc_resource_gallery", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination" ], "description": "Autism introductions, parent resources and system support information", "next_step": "Use the specialist guides to learn about autism and available support systems.", "constraints": [ "Educational guides and workshops, not direct funding or care. The Ohio Parent Guide to Autism is marked under review." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://ocali.org/fc_resource_gallery" }, "organization": "OCALI", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://ocali.org/fc_resource_gallery", "title": "OCALI Family and Community Resource Gallery", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Official gallery, educational guides, family workshops and notice that the Parent Guide to Autism is under review" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-aging-compass", "name": "Ohio Aging Compass", "official_url": "https://compass.aging.ohio.gov/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Aging resources and routes to long-term care comparison tools", "next_step": "Use the state resource hub to find aging support and care information.", "constraints": [ "Official state description reviewed through an indexed extract; interactive tool content could not be fully retrieved." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_search_extract_only", "identity": "official_search_extract_only", "contact": "official_search_extract_only", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Aging", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://aging.ohio.gov/care-and-living/ohio-aging-compass/ohio-aging-compass-home", "title": "Ohio Department of Aging: Ohio Aging Compass", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Indexed official description confirms hub identity; direct page retrieval failed and application returned no readable content" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-dvs-fallback", "name": "Ohio Department of Veterans Services — statewide fallback", "official_url": "https://dvs.ohio.gov/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Statewide veterans services information and help finding the appropriate county veterans office.", "next_step": "Use the county selector first. If you cannot identify the right office, ask Ohio DVS where to route your veterans services question; confirm its current contact details on the official website.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_search_extract_only", "identity": "official_search_extract_only", "contact": "official_search_extract_only", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "614-644-0898", "phone_label": "main office", "email": "contactus@dvs.ohio.gov", "contact_type": "statewide_line", "web_route": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/dvs.ohio.gov/cvso-resources/cvso-listing.pdf" }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Veterans Services" }, { "program_id": "ohio-ltss", "name": "Ohio Benefits Long-Term Services and Supports", "official_url": "https://www.ohiohelps.org/Home/SearchProvider", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "A starting point for finding long-term services and supports in Ohio.", "next_step": "Ask for screening and application instructions for the appropriate program.", "constraints": [ "Ohio Home Care Waiver entry is birth–59 and includes Medicaid, assessment, nursing-facility level of care and other requirements. A diagnosis or application alone does not establish enrollment." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "844-644-6582", "phone_label": "main office", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": null }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Medicaid" }, { "program_id": "ohio-p2p", "name": "Ohio Parent to Parent", "official_url": "https://www.ohiof2f.org/ohiop2p/", "service_area": [ "Statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "dd_intake_service_coordination" ], "description": "Matches families of people of any age with disability or special health needs to trained volunteer family mentors.", "next_step": "Call or use linked interest form to request a match.", "constraints": [ "Peer support; separate from clinical treatment and paid in-home care." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "513-803-5557", "phone_label": "Published contact; confirm current intake", "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "Ohio Family to Family Health Information Center / UCCEDD", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohiof2f.org/ohiop2p/", "title": "Ohio Parent to Parent", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Statewide lifespan peer matching, volunteer support, interest form and phone; published source review, not telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-quality-navigator", "name": "Ohio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide / Quality Navigator", "official_url": "https://aging.ohio.gov/Navigator", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "care_facilities" ], "description": "Compare published nursing-home and residential-care information.", "next_step": "Compare published nursing-home and residential-care information.", "constraints": [ "Interactive dashboard was not usable in this research tool; do not infer closure or current beds." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://aging.ohio.gov/Navigator" }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Aging" }, { "program_id": "ohio-state-ombudsman", "name": "Ohio State Long-Term Care Ombudsman", "official_url": "https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/contact/directory/department-aging-ohio-elder-rights-unit/1553936", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "An advocate for people receiving nursing home, assisted living or home care who need help with rights or care concerns.", "next_step": "Call the statewide office and ask for the ombudsman serving the resident’s area.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-282-1206", "phone_label": "state ombudsman", "email": "OhioOmbudsman@age.ohio.gov", "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1742216742/aging.ohio.gov/Ombudsman/Ombudsman_Brochure_-_State.pdf" }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Aging" }, { "program_id": "ood-vocational-rehabilitation", "name": "OOD vocational rehabilitation entry", "official_url": "https://ood.ohio.gov/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "employment_transition" ], "description": "Ask OOD how to apply for vocational rehabilitation.", "next_step": "Ask OOD how to apply for vocational rehabilitation.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_search_extract_only", "identity": "official_search_extract_only", "contact": "official_search_extract_only", "eligibility": "official_search_extract_only", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://ood.ohio.gov/" }, "organization": "Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities" }, { "program_id": "pathways-211", "name": "Pathways 211", "official_url": "https://pathwaysofcentralohio.com/211-crisis-hotline-information-center/", "service_area": [ "Knox", "Marion" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Ask for local health and human-service resources.", "next_step": "Ask for local health and human-service resources.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "211", "phone_label": "community resource referral", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://pathwaysofcentralohio.com/211-crisis-hotline-information-center/" }, "organization": "Pathways of Central Ohio" }, { "program_id": "r02-aid-attendance-housebound", "name": "Pension additions: Aid and Attendance or Housebound", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Extra monthly payments added to VA pension for qualifying veterans or survivors who need daily help or are housebound.", "next_step": "Ask an accredited representative about pension eligibility and Aid and Attendance. For a nursing home resident, ask about VA Form 21-0779; medical evidence is also required.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-dic", "name": "Dependency and Indemnity Compensation", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/dependency-indemnity-compensation/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "A potential survivor benefit when a service member died in the line of duty or a veteran’s death meets VA’s service-related or other qualifying rules.", "next_step": "Ask an accredited representative whether DIC should be explored and what evidence is needed.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/dependency-indemnity-compensation/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-disability-increase", "name": "Increased VA disability compensation", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/evidence-needed/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "A review route for an existing service-connected disability that has worsened.", "next_step": "Ask an accredited representative what evidence may support a request for an increased rating.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/evidence-needed/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-family-caregiver", "name": "VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/CAREGIVER/PCAFC.asp", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "A VA caregiver assistance program with specific veteran and caregiver eligibility requirements.", "next_step": "Ask the VA caregiver support team about eligibility and the application process.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/CAREGIVER/PCAFC.asp" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-general-caregiver", "name": "VA Program of General Caregiver Support Services", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/the-program-of-general-caregiver-support-services/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "VA resources and support for people caring for veterans.", "next_step": "Ask the veteran’s VA care team which caregiver supports fit the situation.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/the-program-of-general-caregiver-support-services/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-hospice", "name": "VA hospice care", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Hospice_Care.asp", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "VA hospice care focuses on comfort and support near the end of life.", "next_step": "Ask the treating clinician or VA social worker about hospice assessment and coordination.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Hospice_Care.asp" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-ohio-county-burial", "name": "Ohio county assistance for eligible indigent burials", "official_url": "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-5901.25", "service_area": [ "Morrow", "Knox", "Marion", "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Contact the county office about burial-assistance review.", "next_step": "Contact the county office about burial-assistance review.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-5901.25" }, "organization": "Ohio county veterans service commissions" }, { "program_id": "r02-ohio-veterans-homes", "name": "Ohio Veterans Homes: Sandusky and Georgetown", "official_url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/dvs.ohio.gov/ovh/ovh-admission-application.pdf", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Ask Ohio Veterans Homes admissions about the current application and care assessment.", "next_step": "Ask Ohio Veterans Homes admissions about the current application and care assessment.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/dvs.ohio.gov/ovh/ovh-admission-application.pdf" }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Veterans Services" }, { "program_id": "r02-palliative", "name": "VA palliative care", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Palliative_Care.asp", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Palliative care addresses symptoms, comfort and care goals for serious illness.", "next_step": "Ask the treating clinician about palliative care options.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Palliative_Care.asp" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-pension-medicaid-rule", "name": "VA pension during Medicaid-covered nursing home care", "official_url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-3.551", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "VA pension payments can be affected by Medicaid-covered nursing home care. The rules depend on the beneficiary’s circumstances.", "next_step": "Ask an accredited representative and the care facility’s benefits staff to review VA pension and Medicaid together before changing benefits.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-3.551" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-survivors-pension", "name": "Survivors Pension", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/survivors-pension/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "A potential monthly benefit for qualifying surviving spouses and dependent children of wartime veterans, subject to income, net worth and other requirements.", "next_step": "Ask an accredited representative to screen for Survivors Pension and explain the evidence needed.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/survivors-pension/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-va-burial", "name": "VA burial allowance and memorial routes", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Ask the county office or VA burial program about the correct application.", "next_step": "Ask the county office or VA burial program about the correct application.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-va-clc", "name": "VA Community Living Centers", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/VA_Community_Living_Centers.asp", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "VA-operated Community Living Centers provide nursing home level care for eligible veterans.", "next_step": "Ask the VA care team or social worker about eligibility, assessment and local availability.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/VA_Community_Living_Centers.asp" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-va-cnh", "name": "VA Community Nursing Home program", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Community_Nursing_Homes.asp", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "A VA pathway for care in participating community nursing homes, subject to eligibility and available services.", "next_step": "Ask the resident’s VA care team or social worker about community nursing home options.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Community_Nursing_Homes.asp" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-va-health-enrollment", "name": "VA health care enrollment", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Apply for VA health care or get help understanding the enrollment process.", "next_step": "Call VA enrollment or ask your county veterans office about the application and supporting information.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "877-222-8387", "phone_label": "VA health care enrollment line", "email": null, "contact_type": "office", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-va-pension", "name": "Veterans Pension", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Monthly pension for qualifying wartime veterans who meet age or disability, income, net worth and service requirements.", "next_step": "Ask an accredited representative to screen for pension and explain how care expenses may affect the application.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "r02-whv", "name": "We Honor Veterans public resources", "official_url": "https://www.wehonorveterans.org/about/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Use public veteran-care resources and ask the clinical team about coordinated care.", "next_step": "Use public veteran-care resources and ask the clinical team about coordinated care.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "eligibility": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.wehonorveterans.org/about/" }, "organization": "National Alliance for Care at Home" }, { "program_id": "sourcepoint-home-care", "name": "SourcePoint in-home care", "official_url": "https://mysourcepoint.org/care/", "service_area": [ "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home" ], "description": "In-home care coordination, personal care, meals, medical transportation and respite for Delaware County adults age 55+.", "next_step": "Call or use the information/referral form for care assessment.", "constraints": [ "Assessment required; fees follow a sliding scale. This is not 24-hour care or therapy/skilled-care placement." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "740-363-6677", "phone_label": "Published contact; confirm current intake", "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "SourcePoint", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://mysourcepoint.org/care/", "title": "SourcePoint in-home care", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Delaware County age 55+, need-based services, sliding fees, care assessment and phone; published source review, not telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "special-education", "name": "Ohio special education evaluation and transition guidance", "official_url": "https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Families-of-Students-with-Disabilities", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "education_special_education", "employment_transition", "general_navigation" ], "description": null, "next_step": "Request an evaluation or discuss transition goals; use state roadmaps and parent-support links.", "constraints": [ "Transition planning starts at 14 or younger if appropriate; school-age and transition routes overlap. Local district contacts have not been inventoried." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-02" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "614-466-2650", "phone_label": "main office", "email": "Exceptionalchildren@education.ohio.gov", "contact_type": "office", "web_route": null }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Education and Workforce" }, { "program_id": "va-adapted-housing", "name": "VA adapted housing entry route: SAH and SHA", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "SAH and SHA grants help eligible veterans or service members with qualifying service-connected disabilities buy, build or adapt a home.", "next_step": "Read the eligibility list; prepare Social Security number and VA file/claim number if available.", "constraints": [ "SAH and SHA have different disability and ownership requirements. Confirm current fiscal-year limits with VA." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/how-to-apply/" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs", "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/", "title": "VA adapted housing entry route: SAH and SHA", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Qualifying disabilities and separate ownership requirements; no fiscal-year award amount inferred" } ] }, { "program_id": "va-hisa", "name": "VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA)", "official_url": "https://www.rehab.va.gov/PROSTHETICS/psas/HISA2.asp", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Medically necessary changes to a veteran’s primary home, including permanent ramps, accessible bathrooms and widened access. Some non-service-connected needs can qualify.", "next_step": "Ask your VA care team for a clinical review and contact your VA medical facility’s Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. Confirm your remaining lifetime benefit and obtain the HISA application checklist.", "constraints": [ "HISA excludes portable ramps, stair glides, new construction and routine home repairs. VA determines eligibility, medical necessity and the available benefit. Prepare VA Form 10-0103, a VA-written or approved prescription, owner authorization (notarized for renters), an itemized estimate and a before photograph." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": "web_form_or_locator", "web_route": "https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=health" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "va-sah", "name": "VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "A housing grant route for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities.", "next_step": "Review the qualifying disability and ownership rules with VA or an accredited representative. Apply online through VA or use VA Form 26-4555; ask VA about project planning and approval before construction.", "constraints": [ "These grants require specific qualifying service-connected disabilities; a disability rating alone does not establish eligibility. Confirm the current fiscal-year maximum and any benefit already used with VA." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "va-sha", "name": "VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "A housing adaptation grant route with specific service-connected disability requirements.", "next_step": "Review the qualifying disability and ownership rules with VA or an accredited representative. Apply online through VA or use VA Form 26-4555; ask VA about project planning and approval before construction.", "constraints": [ "These grants require specific qualifying service-connected disabilities; a disability rating alone does not establish eligibility. Confirm the current fiscal-year maximum and any benefit already used with VA." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": null, "email": null, "contact_type": null, "web_route": null }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "ohio-aging-local", "name": "Find your local aging agency", "official_url": "https://compass.aging.ohio.gov/find-information?category=caregivers", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "A statewide starting point for local aging support, including questions about meals, transportation and caregiving.", "next_step": "Call the aging-agency routing line and ask which agency serves your county. Ask about services for your living arrangement.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_search_extract_only", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "866-243-5678" }, "organization": "Ohio Department of Aging" }, { "program_id": "pro-seniors-legal", "name": "Free legal helpline for Ohioans age 60+", "official_url": "https://www.proseniors.org/legal-services/legal-hotline/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Free legal information, advice and referrals for Ohio residents age 60 or older, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing and powers of attorney.", "next_step": "Call to schedule a telephone appointment. Explain the legal issue and mention any deadline.", "constraints": [ "The free helpline is statewide for age 60+. Extended representation or referrals have separate rules." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "800-488-6070" }, "organization": "Pro Seniors" }, { "program_id": "nara-discharge-records", "name": "Get a missing DD214 or service record", "official_url": "https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Request military records that may help document service for a benefits application.", "next_step": "Use the National Archives request instructions or ask the county veterans office for help. Who may request records and any fee depend on the record and request.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "314-801-0800" }, "organization": "National Archives and Records Administration" }, { "program_id": "va-accredited-help", "name": "Find accredited help with a VA claim", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "benefits_and_funding" ], "description": "Find and appoint an accredited representative for a benefits claim or decision review. Accredited VSO claims assistance is free.", "next_step": "Use VA’s representative search, then ask the representative if they are available. Attorneys and claims agents may charge fees.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "va-location-finder", "name": "Find a VA medical facility or benefits office", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/find-locations/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "care_facilities" ], "description": "Search for VA locations near the resident and identify where to ask about care or benefits.", "next_step": "Use the official locator with the resident’s city or ZIP code and select the kind of facility needed.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "va-housing-help", "name": "Veteran housing and homelessness help", "official_url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "A 24-hour VA contact for veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing housing.", "next_step": "Call 877-424-3838, available 24/7, if homeless or at risk of losing housing. Family, care teams and supporters may also call. Ask for local VA and community housing support.", "constraints": null, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "877-424-3838" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "ohio-region-1-aging-agency", "name": "Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio — aging support", "organization": "Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio", "service_area": [ "Butler", "Clermont", "Clinton", "Hamilton", "Warren" ], "regional_role": "aging_agency", "region_id": "1", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "A regional starting point for meals, transportation, caregiver support and help at home. Ask which services fit the resident’s situation.", "next_step": "Call with the county, living arrangement and help needed. Ask about assessment, eligibility, costs and the next referral.", "constraints": [ "County coverage identifies the referral agency; individual programs have separate eligibility, funding and availability rules." ], "official_url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0#page=1", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-252-0155", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for information and assistance" }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0", "title": "Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging directory (February 2026)", "page": 1, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-region-1-ombudsman", "name": "Region 1 Long-Term Care Ombudsman", "organization": "Pro Seniors", "service_area": [ "Butler", "Clermont", "Clinton", "Hamilton", "Warren" ], "regional_role": "ombudsman", "region_id": "1", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Resident-directed advocacy for concerns about long-term care, rights, safety or quality of care.", "next_step": "Call and ask for the ombudsman serving the resident’s county. Explain the concern and what the resident wants to happen. For immediate danger, call 911.", "constraints": [ "The ombudsman is an advocacy route. Ask how consent, confidentiality and follow-up work for the resident." ], "official_url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/aging.ohio.gov/Regional_Ombudsman_Contact_Map.pdf#page=2", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-488-6070", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for the ombudsman" }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/aging.ohio.gov/Regional_Ombudsman_Contact_Map.pdf", "title": "Ohio Department of Aging Regional Ombudsman Contact Map", "page": 2, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-region-2-aging-agency", "name": "Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 — aging support", "organization": "Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2", "service_area": [ "Champaign", "Clark", "Darke", "Greene", "Logan", "Miami", "Montgomery", "Preble", "Shelby" ], "regional_role": "aging_agency", "region_id": "2", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "A regional starting point for meals, transportation, caregiver support and help at home. Ask which services fit the resident’s situation.", "next_step": "Call with the county, living arrangement and help needed. Ask about assessment, eligibility, costs and the next referral.", "constraints": [ "County coverage identifies the referral agency; individual programs have separate eligibility, funding and availability rules." ], "official_url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0#page=1", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-258-7277", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for information and assistance" }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0", "title": "Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging directory (February 2026)", "page": 1, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-region-2-ombudsman", "name": "Region 2 Long-Term Care Ombudsman", "organization": "Joint Office of Citizens Complaints", "service_area": [ "Champaign", "Clark", "Darke", "Greene", "Logan", "Miami", "Montgomery", "Preble", "Shelby" ], "regional_role": "ombudsman", "region_id": "2", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Resident-directed advocacy for concerns about long-term care, rights, safety or quality of care.", "next_step": "Call and ask for the ombudsman serving the resident’s county. Explain the concern and what the resident wants to happen. For immediate danger, call 911.", "constraints": [ "The ombudsman is an advocacy route. 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Ask about assessment, eligibility, costs and the next referral.", "constraints": [ "County coverage identifies the referral agency; individual programs have separate eligibility, funding and availability rules." ], "official_url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0#page=1", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-686-7367", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for information and assistance" }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0", "title": "Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging directory (February 2026)", "page": 1, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-region-11-ombudsman", "name": "Region 11 Long-Term Care Ombudsman", "organization": "Direction Home of Eastern Ohio", "service_area": [ "Ashtabula", "Columbiana", "Mahoning", "Trumbull" ], "regional_role": "ombudsman", "region_id": "11", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Resident-directed advocacy for concerns about long-term care, rights, safety or quality of care.", "next_step": "Call and ask for the ombudsman serving the resident’s county. Explain the concern and what the resident wants to happen. For immediate danger, call 911.", "constraints": [ "The ombudsman is an advocacy route. Ask how consent, confidentiality and follow-up work for the resident." ], "official_url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/aging.ohio.gov/Regional_Ombudsman_Contact_Map.pdf#page=2", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-589-5826", "phone_label": "Directory-published referral line; ask for the ombudsman" }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "identity": "official_source_reviewed", "contact": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/aging.ohio.gov/Regional_Ombudsman_Contact_Map.pdf", "title": "Ohio Department of Aging Regional Ombudsman Contact Map", "page": 2, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "va-tra", "name": "VA Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA)", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Changes to a family member’s home where a qualifying veteran or service member is living temporarily.", "next_step": "Ask VA about TRA if you qualify for SAH or SHA and are temporarily living in a family member’s home.", "constraints": [ "TRA requires SAH or SHA eligibility; it is not a general temporary-housing or renter grant." ], "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "ohio-waiver-home-modifications", "name": "Ohio waiver home modifications", "official_url": "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-5160-44-13", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Approved home modifications can include ramps, grab bars, doorway widening and bathroom changes under qualifying home and community-based programs.", "next_step": "If enrolled, ask your waiver case manager to assess the modification and authorize it in your service plan. Otherwise ask your county aging agency or Ohio Medicaid for screening.", "constraints": [ "Medicaid coverage alone does not establish access to this service. Applicable program enrollment, assessed need, service-plan authorization, owner consent and provider requirements apply." ], "organization": "Ohio Department of Medicaid / Ohio Department of Aging", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "ohio-dd-home-adaptations", "name": "Developmental disability waiver home adaptations", "official_url": "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-5123-9-23", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Environmental accessibility adaptations may support eligible people enrolled in Ohio Individual Options or Level One waivers.", "next_step": "Ask your county board of developmental disabilities service and support administrator about assessment and authorization in the individual service plan.", "constraints": [ "DD eligibility alone does not establish waiver enrollment or funding. Adaptations must meet waiver rules; new home construction and residential-facility modifications are excluded." ], "organization": "Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "usda-ohio-home-repair", "name": "USDA rural home repair loans and grants", "official_url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants-26", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Section 504 assistance for qualifying very-low-income rural homeowners; grants help qualifying older homeowners remove health and safety hazards.", "next_step": "Use USDA’s Ohio program page to check the property and income requirements and contact a home loan specialist about an accessibility project.", "constraints": [ "Grants require age 62 or older and additional eligibility conditions. Loans and grants have different rules. This is not a statewide entitlement or a general renter program." ], "organization": "USDA Rural Development", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "ohio-home-choice", "name": "Ohio HOME Choice: returning to the community", "official_url": "https://homechoice.medicaid.ohio.gov/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "equipment_home_accessibility", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Transition coordination for eligible Ohioans moving from a long-term-care facility to a community setting.", "next_step": "Ask the facility discharge planner and HOME Choice staff to coordinate housing, supports and accessibility needs before the move.", "constraints": [ "Medicaid and other eligibility requirements apply. HOME Choice is a transition route, not an automatic ramp grant." ], "organization": "Ohio Department of Medicaid", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "ohio-oshiip", "name": "Medicare questions: OSHIIP counseling", "official_url": "https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/contact/directory/ohio-senior-health-insurance-information-program-oshiip/1562171", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Personalized Medicare and related health insurance counseling for Ohioans.", "next_step": "Call OSHIIP with questions about Medicare coverage, plan choices or costs. Ask which counseling or financial-help screening fits your situation.", "constraints": [ "Medicare eligibility is separate from age alone. Counseling does not guarantee enrollment or payment for a service." ], "organization": "Ohio Department of Insurance", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-686-1578" }, "senior_topic": "costs", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "ohio-older-blind", "name": "Vision loss: Independent Living Older Blind program", "official_url": "https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ood.ohio.gov/Literature/Agency%20Outreach/OOD_Fact_Sheet_Independent_Living_Older_Blind_Program.pdf", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Skills, tools and support to help qualifying older Ohioans with significant vision impairment live more independently.", "next_step": "Call OOD and ask for the Independent Living Older Blind program. Describe the daily activities affected by vision loss and ask for an eligibility assessment.", "constraints": [ "Age 55+ and additional program criteria apply. OOD assesses eligibility and feasible independent living goals; age or a diagnosis alone is insufficient." ], "organization": "Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-282-4536" }, "senior_topic": "vision", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "alz-dementia-support", "name": "Memory loss and dementia: 24/7 support", "official_url": "https://www.alz.org/help-support/i-have-alz/programs-support", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Free, confidential dementia information, caregiver support and referrals to local community resources.", "next_step": "Call the Alzheimer’s Association helpline for care planning, local support groups and caregiver guidance. Seek medical evaluation for new memory concerns.", "constraints": [ "The helpline provides support and referrals; it does not replace clinical assessment or emergency services." ], "organization": "Alzheimer’s Association", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-272-3900" }, "senior_topic": "memory", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "ohio-relay", "name": "Hearing and speech: Ohio Relay", "official_url": "https://ohiorelay.com/relay-services/voice/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Communication assistance for telephone calls involving people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have a speech disability.", "next_step": "Dial 711 or use the Ohio Relay service instructions to choose a communication method that fits your needs.", "constraints": [ "Relay is a communication service, not a hearing aid grant or medical assessment." ], "organization": "Ohio Relay", "public_contact": { "phone": "800-750-0750" }, "senior_topic": "hearing", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "ohio-independent-living", "name": "Disability independence: find a Center for Independent Living", "official_url": "https://ohiosilc.org/independent-living/centers-for-independent-living-2/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Find independent living organizations to ask about disability-related navigation, skills, peer support and advocacy.", "next_step": "Use the Ohio SILC directory and ask the center whether it serves your county and which services are available.", "constraints": [ "Center coverage is not universal across Ohio counties; confirm the service area before relying on a referral." ], "organization": "Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "senior_topic": "daily", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://ohiosilc.org/independent-living/centers-for-independent-living-2/", "title": "Ohio SILC current center finder", "scope": "Current county-search directory and coverage limits", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-passport-screening", "name": "PASSPORT: ask about help at home", "official_url": "https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-5160-31-03", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "A screening route for older Ohioans who may qualify for Medicaid-funded home and community-based care.", "next_step": "Ask the county aging agency for PASSPORT screening and an assessment of care needs, financial eligibility and available services.", "constraints": [ "Age 60+ at enrollment, Medicaid eligibility, qualifying level of care, safe community living and additional enrollment criteria apply. An assessment or diagnosis does not guarantee an available waiver slot." ], "organization": "Ohio Department of Aging", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "senior_topic": "daily", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "american-legion-post-locator", "name": "American Legion: find a local post", "official_url": "https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Post", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Official post lookup for community connections and identifying public contacts to share the guide with.", "next_step": "Search the official directory for your town or ZIP code. Confirm the post’s public phone or email and ask who handles community partnerships.", "constraints": [ "A local post is not automatically an accredited claims office or a funding provider. Confirm its services, membership or visitor rules, accessibility and current contact details." ], "organization": "The American Legion", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "resource_role": "community_locator", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "amvets-post-locator", "name": "AMVETS: find a local post", "official_url": "https://www.amvets.org/find-a-post", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Official post lookup for community connections and identifying public contacts to share the guide with.", "next_step": "Search the official directory for your town or ZIP code. Confirm the post’s public phone or email and ask who handles community partnerships.", "constraints": [ "A local post is not automatically an accredited claims office or a funding provider. Confirm its services, membership or visitor rules, accessibility and current contact details." ], "organization": "AMVETS", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "resource_role": "community_locator", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "vfw-post-locator", "name": "VFW: find a local post", "official_url": "https://vfw.org/find-a-post", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation" ], "description": "Official post lookup for community connections and identifying public contacts to share the guide with.", "next_step": "Search the official directory for your town or ZIP code. Confirm the post’s public phone or email and ask who handles community partnerships.", "constraints": [ "A local post is not automatically an accredited claims office or a funding provider. Confirm its services, membership or visitor rules, accessibility and current contact details." ], "organization": "Veterans of Foreign Wars", "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "resource_role": "community_locator", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" } }, { "program_id": "crisis-988", "name": "Suicide and emotional crisis support: 988", "official_url": "https://988lifeline.org?oai_link_source=model_response_hotline", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Crisis counseling and referrals for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, including veterans and concerned supporters.", "next_step": "Call or text 988 for crisis support. Veterans-specific support is available through the call service. For immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.", "constraints": [ "Crisis support is separate from benefits eligibility and scheduled mental health treatment." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "988" }, "organization": "988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline" }, { "program_id": "va-mental-health", "name": "Veterans: mental health care and suicide prevention", "official_url": "https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "VA mental health care, suicide-prevention guidance, counseling and routes to VA medical centers and Vet Centers. Some services are available without VA enrollment.", "next_step": "Use the VA page to connect with care. Existing patients can ask their primary care provider; others can contact a VA medical center or Vet Center. For urgent emotional distress, use 988 instead of waiting for an appointment.", "constraints": [ "Confirm which services fit the person’s eligibility and needs. Scheduled care is not a substitute for immediate crisis help." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": {}, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "va-ssvf", "name": "Housing stability: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)", "official_url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Housing stability services through community organizations for low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness or imminent housing loss.", "next_step": "Use the SSVF Providers link on the VA page to find an awarded organization. Ask about county coverage, prevention or rapid rehousing, eligibility and current assistance.", "constraints": [ "Provider service areas, funding and eligibility vary. An award or referral does not guarantee financial assistance." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": {}, "organization": "VA-funded community SSVF providers" }, { "program_id": "va-hud-vash", "name": "HUD-VASH: housing vouchers and VA support", "official_url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Housing voucher assistance paired with VA case management for veterans experiencing homelessness who need ongoing support.", "next_step": "Call VA homelessness routing at 877-424-3838 and ask whether HUD-VASH screening is appropriate. Ask about local assessment, vouchers and housing availability.", "constraints": [ "Screening, program criteria, voucher availability and qualifying housing requirements apply; immediate housing is not guaranteed." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "877-424-3838" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / HUD" }, { "program_id": "va-crrc", "name": "VA Community Resource and Referral Centers", "official_url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/hchv/community-resource-and-referral-centers/", "service_area": [ "federal" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Find walk-in community resource centers connecting homeless and at-risk veterans with VA and non-VA services.", "next_step": "Use the official center directory and confirm the nearest location, hours and intake. If no nearby center is listed, call VA homelessness routing at 877-424-3838.", "constraints": [ "Centers are not present in every county. Confirm local access and resources; a listing does not guarantee a shelter bed." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-08" }, "public_contact": { "phone": "877-424-3838" }, "organization": "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs" }, { "program_id": "ohio-legal-aid", "name": "Ohio civil legal aid: find help by county", "official_url": "https://ohiolegalaids.org/find-your-legal-aid/", "organization": "Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "veteran_services" ], "description": "County-based referrals for civil legal problems involving housing, benefits, debt, family, safety and health.", "next_step": "Choose your county on the official directory and contact the serving legal aid program for screening.", "constraints": [ "Income, case type, conflicts and capacity affect eligibility. Representation is not guaranteed; this is not a criminal-defense referral." ], "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "resource_role": "aid_organization", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://ohiolegalaids.org/find-your-legal-aid/", "title": "Ohio civil legal aid: find help by county", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Full official page reviewed for referral route and stated service limits; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-legion-claims", "name": "American Legion Ohio: claims and appeals help", "official_url": "https://ohiolegion.com/department-service-officers/", "organization": "American Legion Department of Ohio", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "veteran_services" ], "description": "Free VA claims and appeals assistance for veterans and dependents through Department Service Officers.", "next_step": "Use the Department Service Officer directory or call department headquarters to ask for an accredited representative and appointment.", "constraints": [ "A local Post Service Officer is not authorized to file claims on behalf of a claimant. Confirm the representative, location and current intake before sending documents." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-362-7478", "phone_label": "Department headquarters; request service-officer routing" }, "resource_role": "aid_organization", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://ohiolegion.com/department-service-officers/", "title": "American Legion Ohio: claims and appeals help", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Full official page reviewed for referral route and stated service limits; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-utility-assistance", "name": "Ohio utility bills: assistance and disconnection help", "official_url": "https://occ.ohio.gov/utilityassistance", "organization": "Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "veteran_services" ], "description": "Statewide guidance on HEAP, PIPP Plus, weatherization, utility payment plans and disconnection protections.", "next_step": "Use the official assistance links to find your local Energy Assistance Provider or Community Action Agency. Explain any shutoff notice and ask about current application routes.", "constraints": [ "Income rules, participating utilities, seasonal windows and required documentation vary. OCC provides guidance; it does not promise a grant." ], "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "resource_role": "aid_organization", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://occ.ohio.gov/utilityassistance", "title": "Ohio utility bills: assistance and disconnection help", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Full official page reviewed for referral route and stated service limits; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-dav-transport", "name": "DAV: find transportation to VA medical care", "official_url": "https://www.dav.org/get-help-now/medical-transportation/", "organization": "Disabled American Veterans", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "veteran_services" ], "description": "Official coordinator directory for free volunteer transportation to and from VA medical facilities for injured or ill veterans.", "next_step": "Find the nearest Hospital Service Coordinator in the official directory. Ask about your pickup county, appointment, booking notice and mobility needs.", "constraints": [ "Volunteer routes do not cover every community. Confirm ride availability and accessible transport needs before booking; a referral is not a confirmed ride." ], "public_contact": { "phone": null }, "resource_role": "aid_organization", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.dav.org/get-help-now/medical-transportation/", "title": "DAV: find transportation to VA medical care", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Full official page reviewed for referral route and stated service limits; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-salvation-army-ssvf", "name": "Salvation Army: veteran housing support in five Central Ohio counties", "organization": "The Salvation Army Central Ohio Area Services", "official_url": "https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-eastern-territory/southwest-ohio-northeast-kentucky/central-ohio-area-services/homelessness/", "service_area": [ "Ashland", "Crawford", "Delaware", "Hardin", "Logan", "Madison", "Marion", "Morrow", "Richland", "Union", "Wayne" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Housing case management and referral for veterans facing homelessness or housing loss. VA identifies this provider’s SSVF route for these five counties.", "next_step": "Call the VA-listed SSVF intake line with your county and housing situation. Ask about screening, required documents and current assistance.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "614-437-2130", "phone_label": "VA-listed SSVF intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-eastern-territory/southwest-ohio-northeast-kentucky/central-ohio-area-services/homelessness/", "title": "Central Ohio Area Services housing programs", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Published housing contact and services; broader housing footprint is not assumed to be SSVF coverage" }, { "url": "https://www.va.gov/central-ohio-health-care/programs/va-emergency-resources/homeless-resources/morrow-county-homeless-resources/", "title": "VA Morrow County homeless resources", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Explicit SSVF referral for Delaware, Madison, Marion, Morrow and Union" }, { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Ohio county coverage and SSVF intake; Contacts worksheet row 87", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 87, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-lcch-ssvf", "name": "Licking County Coalition for Housing: veteran housing support", "organization": "Licking County Coalition for Housing", "official_url": "https://www.lcchousing.org/need-help", "service_area": [ "Coshocton", "Holmes", "Knox", "Licking" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF services include homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, case management and connections to legal and healthcare support.", "next_step": "Call 740-345-1970 and ask for SSVF intake for your county. Explain whether you are homeless or facing housing loss and ask about screening and required documents.", "constraints": [ "Income and veteran-household eligibility, housing status and funding limits apply; assistance or a housing unit is not guaranteed.", "The three-county coverage is for SSVF. Other LCCH housing programs have different eligibility and service areas." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-345-1970", "phone_label": "Main office; request SSVF intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.lcchousing.org/need-help", "title": "LCCH Need Help", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "SSVF services and published office phone" }, { "url": "https://www.va.gov/central-ohio-health-care/programs/va-emergency-resources/homeless-resources/knox-county-homeless-resource/", "title": "VA Knox County homeless resources", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "SSVF referral for Coshocton, Knox and Licking; VA uses an older provider name" }, { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Ohio county coverage and SSVF intake; Contacts worksheet row 81", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 81, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-st-vincent-ssvf", "name": "St. Vincent de Paul Dayton: veteran housing support", "organization": "St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton", "official_url": "https://stvincentdayton.org/help/veterans-support/", "service_area": [ "Allen", "Auglaize", "Champaign", "Clark", "Clinton", "Darke", "Greene", "Mercer", "Miami", "Montgomery", "Preble", "Shelby" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF case management and possible temporary financial assistance for low-income veteran households experiencing homelessness or imminent housing loss.", "next_step": "Call the SSVF intake line at 888-751-1238. Ask about screening, your county, current income rules and housing prevention or rehousing options.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-risk criteria apply. Confirm current income limits and required documents during screening.", "This entry covers the 12 Ohio counties named by the provider; its four Indiana counties are outside this edition. Funding and service availability are not guaranteed." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "888-751-1238", "phone_label": "SSVF intake hotline" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://stvincentdayton.org/help/veterans-support/", "title": "St. Vincent de Paul Dayton veteran support", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "12 Ohio counties, SSVF services, eligibility and dedicated intake phone" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-lss-ssvf", "name": "LSS Faith Mission: veteran housing stability support", "organization": "Lutheran Social Services / Faith Mission of Fairfield County", "official_url": "https://lssnetworkofhope.org/faithmissionfc/supportive-services-for-veterans-families-program/", "service_area": [ "Adams", "Brown", "Fairfield", "Fayette", "Highland", "Hocking", "Perry", "Pickaway", "Ross" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF helps veteran families who are homeless or facing homelessness work toward stable housing, with case management, benefits connections and possible temporary financial assistance.", "next_step": "Call SSVF intake or use the official referral form. Give your county and housing situation and request eligibility screening.", "constraints": [ "Very-low-income veteran-family and housing-status screening apply. A referral starts prescreening; it does not guarantee financial assistance or housing.", "The ten-county area applies to SSVF. Fairfield County shelter and transitional housing are separate programs; the shelter phone is not presented here as SSVF intake.", "The provider page includes Franklin, but VA lists a separate Franklin grant and intake. This card maps the nine-county regional grant; use the Franklin Faith Mission card for Franklin." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-277-2334", "phone_label": "VA-listed SSVF intake for the Fairfield-based regional program" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://lssnetworkofhope.org/faithmissionfc/services/", "title": "LSS Faith Mission services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Current full page lists ten SSVF counties including Franklin" }, { "url": "https://lssnetworkofhope.org/faithmissionfc/supportive-services-for-veterans-families-program/", "title": "LSS SSVF referral", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Program purpose, services and official prescreening route" }, { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Nine counties and dedicated intake; Franklin has a separate Faith Mission grant; Contacts worksheet row 116", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 116, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-axess-ssvf", "name": "Axess Family Services: veteran housing support", "organization": "Axess Family Services", "official_url": "https://axessfamilyservices.org/services/veteran-services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families-ssvf/", "service_area": [ "Geauga", "Lorain", "Portage", "Mahoning", "Medina", "Stark", "Summit", "Trumbull", "Ashtabula" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Housing crisis support for low-income veterans and families, including prevention, rapid rehousing and case management.", "next_step": "Call the 24/7 SSVF hotline. Give your county and housing situation and ask about screening and documents.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income, discharge and housing-status requirements apply. Funding and assistance are not guaranteed.", "The provider publishes nine Ohio counties; this VA grant entry names six. Geauga, Medina and Ashtabula referrals rely on the provider page; confirm the current county intake route." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "855-234-7310", "phone_label": "Program referral line; confirm intake and availability" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://axessfamilyservices.org/services/veteran-services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families-ssvf/", "title": "Axess SSVF", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Nine-county Ohio coverage, eligibility, services and 24/7 hotline" }, { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Six counties under this listed grant; provider page separately publishes nine-county program coverage; Contacts worksheet row 82", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 82, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-district5-caregiver-respite", "name": "District 5: caregiver support and respite", "organization": "Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging", "official_url": "https://www.aaa5ohio.org/services/for-caregivers/", "service_area": [ "Ashland", "Crawford", "Huron", "Knox", "Marion", "Morrow", "Richland", "Seneca", "Wyandot" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Help caregivers arrange a break through in-home respite or adult day services, with assessment and counseling.", "next_step": "Call and request Family Caregiver Support screening. Describe the person’s age, county, living arrangement and help needed.", "constraints": [ "The respite program serves caregivers of frail or functionally impaired adults age 60 or older living outside an institution in the nine listed counties.", "Caregivers may be any age or income and need not be relatives or share a home. Ask about current capacity and voluntary contributions." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "419-524-4144", "phone_label": "Program referral line; confirm intake and availability" }, "resource_role": "caregiver_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.aaa5ohio.org/services/for-caregivers/", "title": "District 5 caregiver support", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Respite eligibility, services, nine counties and published phone" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-cde", "name": "Center for Disability Empowerment", "organization": "Center for Disability Empowerment", "official_url": "https://disabilityempowerment.net/", "service_area": [ "Delaware", "Franklin", "Licking", "Union" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Disability-led support with daily living skills, peer support, advocacy and nursing-home-to-community transitions.", "next_step": "Contact the center with your county and goals. Ask about intake, home access, daily living support or discharge coordination.", "constraints": [ "A Center for Independent Living is a community support organization, not a residential care facility. Individual services and equipment depend on assessment and availability." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "614-575-8055", "phone_label": "Program referral line; confirm intake and availability" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://disabilityempowerment.net/", "title": "Center for Disability Empowerment", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider-published services" }, { "url": "https://ohiosilc.org/independent-living/centers-for-independent-living/", "title": "Ohio SILC center directory", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not telephone-confirmed" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-socil", "name": "Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living", "organization": "Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living", "official_url": "https://www.socil.org/", "service_area": [ "Athens", "Fairfield", "Hocking", "Jackson", "Meigs", "Morgan", "Perry", "Vinton", "Washington" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Independent living support for people of all ages with disabilities, with peer connections and help addressing community barriers.", "next_step": "Contact the center with your county and goals. Ask about intake, home access, daily living support or discharge coordination.", "constraints": [ "A Center for Independent Living is a community support organization, not a residential care facility. Individual services and equipment depend on assessment and availability." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-689-1494", "phone_label": "Program referral line; confirm intake and availability" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.socil.org/", "title": "Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider-published services; current nine-county coverage and phone" }, { "url": "https://ohiosilc.org/independent-living/centers-for-independent-living/", "title": "Ohio SILC center directory", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not telephone-confirmed" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-ain", "name": "Advancing Independence Network", "organization": "Advancing Independence Network", "official_url": "https://www.ainohio.org/", "service_area": [ "Summit", "Stark", "Portage", "Wayne" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Disability support including living skills, advocacy, peer support and a mobility and home equipment loan closet.", "next_step": "Contact the center with your county and goals. Ask about intake, home access, daily living support or discharge coordination.", "constraints": [ "A Center for Independent Living is a community support organization, not a residential care facility. Individual services and equipment depend on assessment and availability." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "330-762-0007", "phone_label": "Program referral line; confirm intake and availability" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ainohio.org/", "title": "Advancing Independence Network", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider-published services" }, { "url": "https://ohiosilc.org/independent-living/centers-for-independent-living/", "title": "Ohio SILC center directory", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not telephone-confirmed" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-leap", "name": "LEAP: Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential", "organization": "LEAP: Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential", "official_url": "https://www.leapinfo.org/", "service_area": [ "Cuyahoga", "Erie", "Geauga", "Huron", "Lake", "Lorain", "Medina" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Support for independent living, benefits, employment and transitions from nursing homes to the community.", "next_step": "Contact the center with your county and goals. Ask about intake, home access, daily living support or discharge coordination.", "constraints": [ "A Center for Independent Living is a community support organization, not a residential care facility. Individual services and equipment depend on assessment and availability." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "216-696-2716", "phone_label": "Program referral line; confirm intake and availability" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.leapinfo.org/", "title": "LEAP: Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider-published services" }, { "url": "https://ohiosilc.org/independent-living/centers-for-independent-living/", "title": "Ohio SILC center directory", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not telephone-confirmed" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-glcap-ssvf", "name": "Great Lakes CAP: veteran housing support", "organization": "Great Lakes Community Action Partnership", "official_url": "https://www.glcap.org/programs/housing-assistance/veteran-support/", "service_area": [ "Erie", "Hancock", "Huron", "Lorain", "Lucas", "Ottawa", "Sandusky", "Seneca", "Wood", "Wyandot" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "800-775-9767", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Housing assistance for veterans facing homelessness, with help assessing rent, deposits, utilities and moving needs.", "next_step": "Call and request SSVF screening. Give your county, housing situation and household income.", "constraints": [ "Veteran, housing-status and income requirements apply. The provider publishes a 50% county median-income guideline; ask intake to confirm current rules and funding." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.glcap.org/programs/housing-assistance/veteran-support/", "title": "GLCAP veteran support", "scope": "Ten-county SSVF map, services, published income guideline and phone", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-talbert-ssvf", "name": "Talbert House: veteran housing support", "organization": "Talbert House", "official_url": "https://www.talberthouse.org/services/housing/housing-services/", "service_area": [ "Butler", "Clermont", "Hamilton", "Warren" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "513-993-7230", "phone_label": "VA-listed SSVF intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF case management and temporary financial assistance for eligible veteran households facing housing loss.", "next_step": "Call SSVF intake with your county and housing situation. Hamilton County residents may also request a referral through Central Access Point at 513-381-7233.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.talberthouse.org/services/housing/housing-services/", "title": "Talbert House housing services", "scope": "Hamilton SSVF, screening, CAP intake and separate veteran resources line", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Ohio county coverage and SSVF intake; Contacts worksheet row 158", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 158, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-ability", "name": "The Ability Center", "organization": "The Ability Center", "official_url": "https://abilitycenter.org/navigators/", "service_area": [ "Allen", "Defiance", "Fulton", "Hancock", "Henry", "Lucas", "Ottawa", "Paulding", "Putnam", "Sandusky", "Seneca", "Williams", "Wood" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "419-885-5733", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Ask a Navigator about disability resources, donated equipment and home accessibility.", "next_step": "Call with your county and goals. Ask about available services, intake and support for returning to community living.", "constraints": [ "Community support organization, not a residential care facility. Confirm which services are available for your county and situation.", "The thirteen-county map is for referrals. Equipment and home modifications have separate assessment, availability and funding limits; some satellite services are limited." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://ohiosilc.org/cils_search/the-ability-center-of-greater-toledo/", "title": "Ohio SILC: Ability Center", "scope": "Current thirteen-county referral coverage and phone", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, { "url": "https://abilitycenter.org/navigators/", "title": "Ability Center Navigators", "scope": "Navigation, equipment and home access services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-acil", "name": "Access Center for Independent Living", "organization": "Access Center for Independent Living", "official_url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ohio-State-Plan-For-Independent-Living-2025-2027-Approved-by-ACL-.pdf", "service_area": [ "Champaign", "Clark", "Darke", "Greene", "Logan", "Miami", "Montgomery", "Preble", "Shelby" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "937-341-5202", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "A regional disability support contact for community living goals and referrals.", "next_step": "Call with your county and goals. Ask about available services, intake and support for returning to community living.", "constraints": [ "Community support organization, not a residential care facility. Confirm which services are available for your county and situation.", "The 2025–2027 state plan lists limited services in Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami and Shelby; other mapped counties have full services." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ohio-State-Plan-For-Independent-Living-2025-2027-Approved-by-ACL-.pdf", "title": "Ohio independent living plan 2025–2027", "scope": "Nine-county coverage, limited/full services and phone; pages 32 and 40", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-north-central", "name": "Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio", "organization": "Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio", "official_url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ohio-State-Plan-For-Independent-Living-2025-2027-Approved-by-ACL-.pdf", "service_area": [ "Ashland", "Crawford", "Huron", "Knox", "Marion", "Morrow", "Richland" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "419-526-6770", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "A local disability support contact for daily living goals and community referrals.", "next_step": "Call with your county and goals. Ask about available services, intake and support for returning to community living.", "constraints": [ "Community support organization, not a residential care facility. Confirm which services are available for your county and situation.", "The 2025–2027 state plan lists Marion as limited services. Confirm the available scope when calling." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ohio-State-Plan-For-Independent-Living-2025-2027-Approved-by-ACL-.pdf", "title": "Ohio independent living plan 2025–2027", "scope": "Seven-county coverage, Marion limited services and phone; pages 32–33 and 40", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-alliance", "name": "Independence Alliance", "organization": "Independence Alliance", "official_url": "https://independencealliance.org/", "service_area": [ "Adams", "Brown", "Butler", "Clermont", "Hamilton", "Highland", "Warren" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "513-241-2600", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Connect with disability-led community support, advocacy and independent living referrals.", "next_step": "Call with your county and goals. Ask about available services, intake and support for returning to community living.", "constraints": [ "Community support organization, not a residential care facility. Confirm which services are available for your county and situation." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DD-Council-SILC-Broc_101124.pdf", "title": "Ohio independent living brochure", "scope": "Seven Ohio counties and Cincinnati referral phone; page 6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, { "url": "https://independencealliance.org/", "title": "Independence Alliance", "scope": "Current name and Cincinnati phone", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-mobile", "name": "MOBILE: Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment", "organization": "MOBILE: Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment", "official_url": "https://www.mobileonline.org/", "service_area": [ "Franklin" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "614-443-5936", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Ask about assistive equipment loans, disability advocacy and individual support.", "next_step": "Call with your county and goals. Ask about available services, intake and support for returning to community living.", "constraints": [ "Community support organization, not a residential care facility. Confirm which services are available for your county and situation." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DD-Council-SILC-Broc_101124.pdf", "title": "Ohio independent living brochure", "scope": "Franklin coverage; page 6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, { "url": "https://www.mobileonline.org/", "title": "MOBILE services and contact", "scope": "Provider services and current phone; overrides a differing plan phone", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-sil", "name": "Services for Independent Living", "organization": "Services for Independent Living", "official_url": "https://sil-oh.org/", "service_area": [ "Cuyahoga", "Geauga", "Lake" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "216-731-1529", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "Support with independent living skills, benefits, peer connections and community transitions.", "next_step": "Call with your county and goals. Ask about available services, intake and support for returning to community living.", "constraints": [ "Community support organization, not a residential care facility. Confirm which services are available for your county and situation." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DD-Council-SILC-Broc_101124.pdf", "title": "Ohio independent living brochure", "scope": "Three-county coverage; page 7", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, { "url": "https://sil-oh.org/", "title": "SIL services and contact", "scope": "Services and published phone", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-sea", "name": "Society for Equal Access", "organization": "Society for Equal Access", "official_url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DD-Council-SILC-Broc_101124.pdf", "service_area": [ "Belmont", "Carroll", "Coshocton", "Guernsey", "Harrison", "Holmes", "Jefferson", "Tuscarawas" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "330-343-9292", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "A regional disability support contact for community living needs and referrals.", "next_step": "Call with your county and goals. Ask about available services, intake and support for returning to community living.", "constraints": [ "Community support organization, not a residential care facility. Confirm which services are available for your county and situation." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DD-Council-SILC-Broc_101124.pdf", "title": "Ohio independent living brochure", "scope": "Eight-county coverage and referral phone; page 7", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-cil-western-reserve", "name": "Western Reserve Independent Living Center", "organization": "Western Reserve Independent Living Center", "official_url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DD-Council-SILC-Broc_101124.pdf", "service_area": [ "Ashtabula", "Columbiana", "Mahoning", "Trumbull" ], "public_contact": { "phone": "330-372-3325", "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "independent_living", "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home", "equipment_home_accessibility" ], "description": "A regional disability support contact for independent living goals and referrals.", "next_step": "Call with your county and goals. Ask about available services, intake and support for returning to community living.", "constraints": [ "Community support organization, not a residential care facility. Confirm which services are available for your county and situation." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.ohiosilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DD-Council-SILC-Broc_101124.pdf", "title": "Ohio independent living brochure", "scope": "Four-county coverage and referral phone; page 7", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-adult-day-directory", "name": "Find an Ohio adult day center", "organization": "Adult Day Ohio", "official_url": "https://adultdayohio.org/findacenter/", "service_area": [ "statewide" ], "public_contact": { "phone": null, "phone_label": "Published referral phone; confirm program intake" }, "resource_role": "caregiver_support", "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Search a county directory for adult day services and caregiver relief options.", "next_step": "Open the directory, choose a county and contact the center about care needs, hours, transportation and accepted payment.", "constraints": [ "This is a statewide search tool, not statewide service availability. Some counties have no listed center; ask your Area Agency on Aging for alternatives.", "Centers differ in care capabilities, admission, costs and payment options. A listing does not establish suitability for a resident." ], "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://adultdayohio.org/findacenter/", "title": "Adult Day Ohio center directory", "scope": "County search, center contacts and explicit coverage gaps", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-wmcap-ssvf", "name": "Washington–Morgan Community Action: veteran housing", "organization": "Washington–Morgan Community Action", "official_url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "service_area": [ "Athens", "Belmont", "Gallia", "Guernsey", "Jackson", "Lawrence", "Meigs", "Monroe", "Morgan", "Muskingum", "Noble", "Pike", "Scioto", "Vinton", "Washington" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-373-3745", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 84", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 84, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-maumee-ssvf", "name": "Maumee Valley Guidance Center: veteran housing", "organization": "Maumee Valley Guidance Center", "official_url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "service_area": [ "Defiance", "Fulton", "Henry", "Paulding", "Williams" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "419-782-8856", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 39", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 39, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-columbiana-ssvf", "name": "Columbiana Community Action: veteran housing", "organization": "Community Action Agency of Columbiana County", "official_url": "https://caaofcc.org/communityservices/homeless-prevention/", "service_area": [ "Carroll", "Columbiana", "Harrison", "Jefferson", "Tuscarawas", "Mahoning" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling.", "Mahoning is published on the provider page but absent from this VA grant row; confirm its current intake route." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "330-424-4013", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 83", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 83, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" }, { "url": "https://caaofcc.org/communityservices/homeless-prevention/", "title": "CAACC homeless prevention", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider services, phone and six-county SSVF coverage" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-frontline-ssvf", "name": "FrontLine Service: veteran housing", "organization": "FrontLine Service", "official_url": "https://www.frontlineservice.org/ending-homelessness", "service_area": [ "Cuyahoga", "Lake", "Ashtabula" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling.", "This contact covers Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula. The grant’s northwest Ohio counties have a separate GLCAP intake route." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "216-674-6700", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 23", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 23, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" }, { "url": "https://www.frontlineservice.org/ending-homelessness", "title": "FrontLine homelessness services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider housing and veteran referral information" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-css-ssvf", "name": "Community Support Services: Summit veteran housing", "organization": "Community Support Services", "official_url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "service_area": [ "Summit" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling.", "The VA list also identifies Summit coordinated entry at 330-615-0577." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "330-762-4663", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 86", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 86, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-faithmission-franklin-ssvf", "name": "Faith Mission: Franklin veteran housing", "organization": "Faith Mission", "official_url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "service_area": [ "Franklin" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "614-224-6617", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 85", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 85, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-voa-cleveland-ssvf", "name": "VOA: Cuyahoga veteran housing", "organization": "Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana", "official_url": "https://www.voaohin.org/services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "service_area": [ "Cuyahoga" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "216-541-9000 ext. 1305", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 149", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 149, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" }, { "url": "https://www.voaohin.org/services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "title": "VOA SSVF services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider-published services and screening; county-specific intake uses the VA workbook" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-voa-columbus-ssvf", "name": "VOA: Franklin veteran housing", "organization": "Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana", "official_url": "https://www.voaohin.org/services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "service_area": [ "Franklin" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "614-546-8119", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 149", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 149, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" }, { "url": "https://www.voaohin.org/services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "title": "VOA SSVF services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider-published services and screening; county-specific intake uses the VA workbook" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-voa-dayton-ssvf", "name": "VOA: Montgomery veteran housing", "organization": "Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana", "official_url": "https://www.voaohin.org/services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "service_area": [ "Montgomery" ], "needs_supported": [ "veteran_services", "general_navigation" ], "description": "SSVF housing-stability support for eligible veterans and families experiencing or facing homelessness.", "next_step": "Call with your county and housing situation. Ask for SSVF screening, needed documents and the next intake step.", "constraints": [ "Veteran-household, income and housing-status screening applies. Ask about current discharge requirements, funding and availability. A referral is not an approval or housing reservation.", "County and intake evidence uses the FY26 list still linked from VA on the review date; confirm current service availability when calling." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "937-253-7042 ext. 1468", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "housing_provider", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://department.va.gov/homeless/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2026/03/SSVF_Provider_Intake_List_FY26.xlsx", "title": "VA SSVF provider intake list (FY26)", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Mapped county coverage and published intake contact; Contacts worksheet row 149", "sheet": "Contacts", "row": 149, "source_sha256": "311e6c3294e0615ab4feee7541664e3a45854583a21fc4fe1c255e4ed4afd462" }, { "url": "https://www.voaohin.org/services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/", "title": "VOA SSVF services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Provider-published services and screening; county-specific intake uses the VA workbook" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-coaaa-caregiver", "name": "Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging: caregiver support", "organization": "Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging", "official_url": "https://www.coaaa.org/services/caregiver-advice-services/", "service_area": [ "Delaware", "Fairfield", "Fayette", "Franklin", "Licking", "Madison", "Pickaway", "Union" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Caregiver advice, education and help finding respite, with referrals to county respite partners.", "next_step": "Call and ask for caregiver support or respite screening. Give the care recipient’s county, age, living arrangement and care needs.", "constraints": [ "Advice is free. Respite and supplemental services have separate eligibility and capacity limits; the agency routes requests to its county partners." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "800-589-7277", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "caregiver_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.coaaa.org/services/caregiver-advice-services/", "title": "Agency caregiver support", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Program services and published contact" }, { "url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0", "title": "Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging directory (February 2026)", "page": 1, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-western-caregiver", "name": "Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging: caregiver support", "organization": "Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging", "official_url": "https://areaagingsolutions.org/programs-services/family-caregiver-support/", "service_area": [ "Cuyahoga", "Geauga", "Lake", "Lorain", "Medina" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Caregiver coordination, respite planning and connections to counseling and support.", "next_step": "Call and ask for caregiver support or respite screening. Give the care recipient’s county, age, living arrangement and care needs.", "constraints": [ "Screening includes adult informal caregivers of people age 60+ or people of any age with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Certain older relative caregivers also qualify; ask the team to assess your situation.", "Information, assistance and planning are free. Ask which respite options are currently available." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "216-586-3441", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "caregiver_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://areaagingsolutions.org/programs-services/family-caregiver-support/", "title": "Agency caregiver support", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Program services and published contact" }, { "url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0", "title": "Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging directory (February 2026)", "page": 1, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-region9-caregiver", "name": "Area Agency on Aging Region 9: caregiver support", "organization": "Area Agency on Aging Region 9", "official_url": "https://aaa9.org/programs/caregiver-respite/", "service_area": [ "Belmont", "Carroll", "Coshocton", "Guernsey", "Harrison", "Holmes", "Jefferson", "Muskingum", "Tuscarawas" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Short-term relief options and support for unpaid caregivers in southeast Ohio.", "next_step": "Call and ask for caregiver support or respite screening. Give the care recipient’s county, age, living arrangement and care needs.", "constraints": [ "Call for a needs assessment and current respite options. Coverage is a referral area, not a guarantee of a funded service." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "800-945-4250", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "caregiver_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://aaa9.org/programs/caregiver-respite/", "title": "Agency caregiver support", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Program services and published contact" }, { "url": "https://www.ohioaging.org/aws/O4A/asset_manager/get_file/943016?ver=0", "title": "Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging directory (February 2026)", "page": 1, "reviewed_on": "2026-10-08", "scope": "County coverage and published referral phone; not a telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-glcap-meals", "name": "Sandusky County: Meals on Wheels", "organization": "Great Lakes Community Action Partnership", "official_url": "https://www.glcap.org/programs/senior-services/meals-on-wheels/", "service_area": [ "Sandusky" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Weekday home-delivered lunches for eligible Sandusky County residents age 60 and older.", "next_step": "Call for Meals on Wheels information and a home assessment. Ask about dietary needs, delivery start and scheduling.", "constraints": [ "Home assessment determines eligibility. A donation is suggested but not required.", "The published information line is 419-333-5082; the page separately lists 419-334-8383 as a contact and 419-332-4032 for delivery changes." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "419-333-5082", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "home_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.glcap.org/programs/senior-services/meals-on-wheels/", "title": "GLCAP Meals on Wheels", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Sandusky coverage, age, assessment, donation policy and separate phone functions" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-glcap-trips", "name": "Sandusky County: TRIPS accessible transportation", "organization": "Great Lakes Community Action Partnership", "official_url": "https://www.glcap.org/programs/transportation/public-transportation/", "service_area": [ "Sandusky" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Low-cost public rides for shopping, appointments and other trips, with wheelchair-accessible vehicles when available.", "next_step": "Call dispatch at least 24 hours ahead. Give pickup, destination, return time and wheelchair or companion needs.", "constraints": [ "Pickup must begin in Sandusky County. Confirm destination, fare, schedule and accessible-vehicle availability.", "This is curb-to-curb public transportation; ask whether it meets the rider’s assistance needs." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "419-332-8091", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "home_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.glcap.org/programs/transportation/public-transportation/", "title": "GLCAP TRIPS public transportation", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "County pickup boundary, dispatch, scheduling and access limits" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-fairfield-seniorhub", "name": "Fairfield County: The Senior Hub", "organization": "The Senior Hub – Meals on Wheels of Fairfield County", "official_url": "https://www.theseniorhubfc.org/", "service_area": [ "Fairfield" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Local nutrition and senior support, plus county referrals for caregiver respite.", "next_step": "Call with your needs and ask about meal screening, support services or caregiver respite.", "constraints": [ "Individual services have separate age, needs and availability rules. Ask about fees or contributions and current intake." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-681-5050", "phone_label": "Published program contact; confirm intake" }, "resource_role": "home_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.theseniorhubfc.org/", "title": "The Senior Hub", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Fairfield services and published phone" }, { "url": "https://www.coaaa.org/services/caregiver-advice-services/", "title": "COAAA caregiver county partners", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Fairfield respite partner and phone" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-sourcepoint-caregiver", "name": "SourcePoint: family caregiver support", "organization": "SourcePoint", "official_url": "https://mysourcepoint.org/caregiver/", "service_area": [ "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Free caregiver consultations, classes, support groups and help finding respite options.", "next_step": "Call 740-363-6677 and ask for caregiver support.", "constraints": [ "For caregivers of any age who live in Delaware County or care for someone there. Respite services have separate assessment and availability limits." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-363-6677", "phone_label": "Published caregiver contact; confirm availability" }, "resource_role": "caregiver_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://mysourcepoint.org/caregiver/", "title": "SourcePoint caregiver support", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Consultations, classes and support groups" }, { "url": "https://mysourcepoint.org/faq/", "title": "SourcePoint caregiver eligibility and referrals", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "County eligibility, free support and published phone; not telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-marion-medical-transport", "name": "Marion JFS: Medicaid medical transportation", "organization": "Marion County Job and Family Services", "official_url": "https://mcjfs.com/benefits/medicaid/medical-transport/", "service_area": [ "Marion" ], "needs_supported": [ "help_at_home", "general_navigation" ], "description": "Non-emergency travel assistance for Medicaid-covered appointments, including transit passes, mileage support or contracted rides.", "next_step": "Call 740-387-8560, choose option 3, and ask about eligibility and ride arrangements.", "constraints": [ "County requests must be submitted 10 days before travel. Assistance depends on circumstances; Medicaid managed-care plans also offer transportation. Not emergency transport." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-387-8560", "phone_label": "Choose option 3 for medical transportation" }, "resource_role": "home_support", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://mcjfs.com/benefits/medicaid/medical-transport/", "title": "Marion JFS Non-Emergency Medical Transportation", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Medicaid appointment scope, assistance types, 10-day advance request and option 3; no telephone confirmation" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-senior-seniors-on-center", "name": "Seniors on Center", "organization": "Seniors on Center", "official_url": "https://seniorsoncenter.org/", "service_area": [ "Morrow" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "Senior meals, home-delivered meals and accessible transportation. Located at 41 West Center Street, Mount Gilead, OH 43338.", "next_step": "Call about current activities, participation, transportation and access needs before visiting.", "constraints": [ "Primarily serves Morrow residents age 60+. Reserve center meals the day before; out-of-county medical rides need 48-hour notice. Homemaker services are currently unavailable due to staffing. Confirm donations and eligibility." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "419-946-4191", "phone_label": "Published center contact; confirm current services" }, "resource_role": "senior_center", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://seniorsoncenter.org/contact-us", "title": "Seniors on Center — contact", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Address, phone and public hours" }, { "url": "https://seniorsoncenter.org/about", "title": "Seniors on Center — about", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Morrow age-60+ population" }, { "url": "https://seniorsoncenter.org/services", "title": "Seniors on Center — services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Meals, accessible rides, notice and unavailable homemaker service" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-senior-station-break", "name": "The Station Break Senior Center", "organization": "The Station Break Senior Center", "official_url": "https://stationbreak.org/", "service_area": [ "Knox" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "Meals, social activities, classes and transportation. Located at 160 Howard Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.", "next_step": "Call about current activities, participation, transportation and access needs before visiting.", "constraints": [ "Serves Knox seniors age 60+. Call 740-397-3841 for meal reservations or rides; out-of-town rides need 72-hour notice. Fees/donations and capacity vary. Confirm bingo and other session times before attending." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-397-2417", "phone_label": "Published center contact; confirm current services" }, "resource_role": "senior_center", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://stationbreak.org/", "title": "The Station Break Senior Center — activities", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Knox age-60+ focus and posted activities" }, { "url": "https://stationbreak.org/services", "title": "The Station Break Senior Center — services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Meals, activities, reservation phone and county/age/advance ride limits" }, { "url": "https://www.aaa5ohio.org/resources/senior-centers/", "title": "The Station Break Senior Center — regional directory", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Published address and main phone" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-senior-centerburg", "name": "Centerburg Senior Services", "organization": "Centerburg Senior Services", "official_url": "https://centerburgseniorservices.com/", "service_area": [ "Knox" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "Senior center with wellness classes, Meals on Wheels and support services. Located at 182 West Houck Street, Centerburg, OH 43011.", "next_step": "Call about current activities, participation, transportation and access needs before visiting.", "constraints": [ "Meal/support service area: Centerburg Village and Hilliar, Liberty and Milford townships. Site lists weekday hours 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and free wellness activities; ask about age eligibility, registration and access." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-625-5056", "phone_label": "Published center contact; confirm current services" }, "resource_role": "senior_center", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://centerburgseniorservices.com/", "title": "Centerburg Senior Services — center and services", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "New center address, phone, hours, service area and free wellness activities" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-senior-marion", "name": "Marion Senior Center", "organization": "Marion Senior Center", "official_url": "https://www.marionohio.us/196/Senior-Center/", "service_area": [ "Marion" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "Fitness, crafts, games, bingo, music and social gatherings. Located at 2375 Harding Highway East, Marion, OH 43302.", "next_step": "Call about current activities, participation, transportation and access needs before visiting.", "constraints": [ "Membership is open to adults age 50+; published annual fee is $30 per person. Check the current newsletter for session times and ask about program charges, transportation and access." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-387-6100", "phone_label": "Published center contact; confirm current services" }, "resource_role": "senior_center", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://www.marionohio.us/216/Join-the-Center", "title": "Marion Senior Center — membership", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Age 50+, annual fee and center phone" }, { "url": "https://www.marionohio.us/217/Activities-Programs", "title": "Marion Senior Center — activities", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Games, bingo, exercise, arts and social programs" }, { "url": "https://www.aaa5ohio.org/resources/senior-centers/", "title": "Marion Senior Center — regional directory", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Address and main contact" } ] }, { "program_id": "ohio-senior-sourcepoint", "name": "SourcePoint Enrichment Center", "organization": "SourcePoint Enrichment Center", "official_url": "https://mysourcepoint.org/enrichment/", "service_area": [ "Delaware" ], "needs_supported": [ "general_navigation", "help_at_home" ], "description": "Fitness, arts, learning, social programs and a community cafe. Located at 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH 43015.", "next_step": "Call about current activities, participation, transportation and access needs before visiting.", "constraints": [ "Regular membership is for Delaware residents age 55+. ComPASS is free; selected programs cost extra and require registration. Confirm activity dates and accommodations with the center." ], "public_contact": { "phone": "740-363-6677", "phone_label": "Published center contact; confirm current services" }, "resource_role": "senior_center", "verification": { "record_status": "official_source_reviewed", "last_reviewed_on": "2026-10-09" }, "source_evidence": [ { "url": "https://mysourcepoint.org/enrichment/", "title": "SourcePoint Enrichment Center — enrichment", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "County/age rules, address, phone, free pass and program charges" }, { "url": "https://mysourcepoint.org/app/uploads/2026/09/Q4-Social-1.pdf", "title": "SourcePoint Enrichment Center — Fall 2026 social programs", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-09", "scope": "Current-quarter programs and registration; holidays and sessions subject to change" } ] } ]