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A Turning Point advocate can familiarize clients with Ohio laws that pertain to their situation. The victims' rights advocates can help answer questions about the judicial processes regarding custody, criminal charges, protection orders, dissolution and divorce, and property issues. Advocates can attend legal and court appointments with the victim as requested. While the victims' rights advocates are not attorneys, they can provide referrals to affordable or even free legal services. In addition, advocates are available to meet face-to-face with individuals who are considering using Turning Point's services. Advocates can meet at police departments or other safe places. Any individual with visible injuries may call and request a photo and written documentation of the injuries for possible future use. Parties with specific questions can meet with an advocate to have their concerns addressed. Advocates can assist with Victim Compensation applications and referral to local attorneys for assistance with filing when necessary.

Provide temporary shelter for single women and women with children who are homeless. Length of stay is 30 days with goal of moving to stable housing. Assistance with finding permanent housing and other resources.

Provide temporary shelter for single women and women with children who are homeless. Length of stay is 30 days with goal of moving to stable housing. Assistance with finding permanent housing and other resources.

Providing a vital link between the criminal justice system and community services, CHOICES' Legal Advocates walk individuals through an often overwhelming court system, assisting with filing criminal charges and obtaining protection orders. Legal advocates gather information, offer support and comfort, and above all, listen.

Organizes advocacy and educational programs aimed at elimination of racial and other discrimination; conducts voter registration drives; lobbies in the legislature against discrimination and segregation.

Mobile market carrying a wide variety of meats, fresh produce and other grocery items. Initiative created by ACTION of Mahoning Valley and Flying High Inc. to provide healthy food access options to residents of Mahoning County, particularly the city of Youngstown who live in USDA-designated food deserts.

Services offered include: Education - offers education through newspapers, radio, schools, churches, and service organizations. Advocacy - ensures quality service and helps professionals work with families. Support - works to enhance self esteem and self worth NAMI listens, shares knowledge, and works to reduce stigmas. Research - strives to learn what is being done to define the illness and provide proper medication and treatment.

County Probate Court. Responsible for duties regarding estates, guardianships, marriage licenses, adoptions, changes of name, and mental health matters.

Provides services to victims and witnesses of felony crimes. Services provided include court advocacy, escort, and support during all stages of the Criminal Justice process, notification and explanation of court proceedings, referrals to social service agencies, assistance in completing applications for reparations under the Ohio Victim Compensation Act, information regarding the Victim Impact Statement and victim's right to notification of parole hearings, and assistance in the return of property used in a criminal case.

Investigates housing discrimination complaints throughout the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been encountered discrimination in housing (both in the public and private sector, whether rental units or purchased housing). If necessary the agency can do discrimination testing to confirm discrimination allegations. Can also make referrals to outside agencies for legal and other related services. Also conducts educational workshops for landlords, rental agents, real estate agents, and others as to what constitutes discrimination in housing. And how they can best comply with the law.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides counseling for individuals staying in shelter and outreach counseling for non-residential individuals. Services include short term crisis intervention counseling, education, and case management.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Trained volunteers provide emotional support, crisis intervention and referral information over the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to survivors of sexual violence, co-survivors and the community. Also offer long-term advocacy and support to survivors and co-survivors who need assistance working with law enforcement and navigating the criminal justice system.

Investigates housing discrimination complaints in Greene County. Provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been discriminated against in housing (in the public or private sector whether rental units or purchased housing). Also assist with Landlord/Tenant issues as well as incidents of predatory lending.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provides safe shelter with wrap around services for adults and children who are victims of domestic violence. The YWCA Dayton operates Montgomery County’s only shelter for victims of domestic violence.

Investigates concerns and complaints about nursing homes, group homes, community based home health care, and assisted living facilities. Also handles complaints related to the MyCare managed care system. Complaints can be anonymous. Program also will help consumers select a long term care facility and provide information about local facilities. Operates a volunteer program that advocates for quality care for nursing home residents.

Provides for public awareness of people with developmental disabilities including related family support and information. Recreational programs for individuals with special needs. Educational workshops and conferences, advocacy for individuals and families. Newsletter provided for members.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Provide temporary shelter for single women and women with children who are homeless. Length of stay is 30 days with goal of moving to stable housing. Assistance with finding permanent housing and other resources.

Assures minority and female representation on all city-sponsored and federally assisted construction projects in the city and SMSA. Also assures physical accessibility for handicapped persons to public buildings and streets. Processes discrimination complaints on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and disability. If warranted, agency may file class action litigation on the behalf of its clients.

The program offers assistance to crime victims and witnesses, and provides advocacy services to adult or child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse and to the famiies of homicide victims.