Domestic Violence. Hotlines. YWCA Information and Referral Hotline Toll free

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1 Domestic Violence Community Resources Hotlines YWCA Information and Referral Hotline Toll free hr LOCAL information and referral National Domestic Violence Hotline SAFE (7233) 24 hour information and referral National Teen Dating Violence Hotline hour information and referral, specifically for teens Emergency Housing for Domestic Violence Victims YWCA Battered Women s Shelter (crisis line) Toll free hour emergency shelter for women and their children Bethany House Long term transitional shelter for female victims of domestic violence need a referral La Posada Sparrows Nest (homeless shelter for women) Family House (homeless shelter) Beach House (homeless shelter) Legal and Support Services Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center Court Advocacy, safety planning for victims utilizing Toledo Municipal Court and Domestic Relations Court, victim notification Suburban Court Advocates (Maumee, Sylvania) Oregon Court Advocate Lucas County Victim Witness Assistance Program Court Advocacy through Common Pleas Court (felonies) Lucas County Domestic Violence Resource Center (Domestic Relations Court) Help in filing a Civil Protection Order, safety planning, legal referrals 1

2 Toledo Municipal Court Prosecutor s Office (555. N Erie) To file criminal charges Booking To verify if offender is still in custody Toledo Police Dept. Domestic Violence Unit Lucas County Sheriff s Dept Clerk of Courts Provide information on court dates to victims Kids Space Free childcare for women victims of violent crimes who have children (ages 0-10). Child care is provided onsite at Toledo Municipal Court while women are in court for the purpose of criminal prosecution. Victim Assistance 24-Hour Crisis Response Team hour, short term crisis intervention and referral service. Legal Aid of Western Ohio Provides opportunities to apply for legal representation for Civil Protection Orders, custody, divorces and other issues for eligible applicants. Pro Bono Legal Services through the Toledo Bar Association Referrals for free legal representation. Call for information and eligibility requirements. Ask for Pro bono. VINE Program (Victim Information & Notification Everyday) hour toll-free hotline for custody and court information. When calling VINE, please be prepared to give the following information: Offender name, Inmate number (for county inmates), Institution number (for DRC/DYS offenders), Court Case numbers (for court information), your 4-digit PIN. You can register online at Gift Exchange Program Five locations in Toledo for the exchange of children for court ordered parenting time and supervised visitation.. Hours vary by location. Support Services/Counseling Project Genesis Project Genesis is an outreach program that advocates for women who are victims of violence. YWCA H.O.P.E. Center hour hotline, advocacy in hospital emergency rooms, short term crisis support, Forensic/S.A.N.E training, case management for sexual assault victims YWCA Battered Women s Shelter Support Group Support groups. Call for dates and times. Harbor Behavioral Healthcare (Secor Rd) Support groups for women, individual counseling. Call for dates and times 2

3 Unison (Starr Ave) Support Groups, individual counseling. Call for group dates and times. Family Service of Northwest Ohio Victim Groups, Support Groups Crossroads Family Resource Center Project Omega for women and children who have experienced domestic violence Open Door Family Resource Center Individual counseling Adelante, Inc. (Broadway St.) Hispanic Family Violence Program, women s support group for Latina women Zepf Center Lutheran Social Services Individual counseling Financial Assistance Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation May cover some expenses related to the crime Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services Financial assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, etc. based on eligibility Child Support Enforcement Agency Salvation Army (ext.23) Utility assistance United Way Services for Children Lucas County Children Services CARE(2273) Investigates child abuse, foster care, adoptions, parenting education Children s Advocacy Center Provides a child-friendly site where child sexual abuse interviews can take place. Services include: crisis counseling, family advocacy, safety education, court preparation, on-site medical exams. Children Who Witness Violence Children who have witnessed violence receive free in-home crisis intervention services. Cullen Center (Toledo Children s Hospital) Counseling and group support to children, teens and families who have experienced any type of traumatic event. Family Services of NW Ohio Support groups, Hidden Treasures Group for children (ages 5-9) who have experienced family violence or trauma. 3

4 Elder Abuse Lucas County Adult Protective Services To report concerns about elder abuse or any concern where a member of the elderly population may be at risk or in crisis. Clothing Friendly Center (must live in zip code areas of 08, 04 and 11) Martin Luther King Salvation Army (ext. 23) Suitably Attired Provides low-income women seeking employment with interview attire (by referral only) Substance Abuse Treatment Comprehensive Addiction Services System (COMPASS) Treatment for drug, alcohol, and gambling, as well as dual diagnosis The Toledo Hospital Adult and adolescent alcohol/drug treatment Salvation Army Adult and adolescent drug/alcohol treatment Harbor Behavioral Healthcare (Secor Rd) Unison (Starr) Emergency Food Salvation Army , ext. 23 Frederick Douglass Community Association St. Paul s Community Center Toledo Rescue Mission Good Samaritan Outreach Center St. Vincent de Paul Society Friendly Center (zip codes 08, 04 and 11) Dr Martin Luther King Jr (referral, picture ID and proof of income) Helping Hands of St. Louis

5 Lutheran Social Services Angel food Ministries ($60 worth of food for $30) Feed Your Neighbor day emergency food supply, may obtain once per month. Need ID and proof of address. (see last page) Housing Assistance Fair Housing Center Helps with housing discrimination problems Rent/Mortgage Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) Housing assistance to those who meet eligibility Job Training/Life Skills The Source JOBS (5627) One-Stop Center for people looking for jobs and businesses/organizations looking for new employees. Goodwill Industries of NW Ohio Vocational and work evaluations, skill training, job development and placement services. Greater Toledo Urban League Job placement services, tutoring program, Youth Build Toledo Program, ex-offenders program Women Blessing Women GED programs, job search assistance, life skills Batterer s Intervention Treatment Family Services of NW Ohio Unison Adelante For Spanish speaking men only Miscellaneous KIDZ Watch 6819 Central (near Meijer) Drop off child care for Paramount members. Must be approved by JFS caseworker United Methodist Church, 3616 Monroe On Wednesdays, free birth certificates (individual need determined, agreement for case management), food and clothing. (referral needed through 211) Also free school supplies. 5

6 Katie s Baby World 1822 Lagrange St Second hand clothing and furniture at very reasonable prices Toledo Area Ministries,(must have referral from local congregation. NO walk-ins Personal needs (hygiene, toiletries, etc), small household goods, food, clothing, yard work/lawn care Epworth United Methodist Church in Ottawa Hills Gently used furniture for victims of domestic violence who are starting over. Must be clients of YWCA or referred by FOCUS.( ) Heartbeat of Toledo Parenting classes, baby clothes, baby furniture, GED, etc. Pregnancy Center of Toledo Parenting classes with clothing, diapers and baby furniture available after attendance. Mustard Seed Methodist Church Zip code of only, limited help with utilities and possible rent (up to $100 only) 6