Resources

Local Resources

AUTISM SOCIETY OF MAHONING VALLEY

Phone: 330-333-9609
Email: info@autismmv.org
Website: autismmv.org

The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley is dedicated to improving the lives of all affected by autism in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties through information and referral, family support, advocacy, professional development, raising awareness, and resource development. The Autism Society of MV is the voice for autism in the Valley, advocating for individuals with autism, their families, and those who work with them by working with all the different state agencies and the General Assembly to improve and increase services.

OPERATION SEARCH AND HELP (FUNDED BY THE YOUNGSTOWN FOUNDATION)

Contact:  Shari Buchmann, LSW, Case Worker
Phone:  330-781-5417
Email: Shari@PotentialDevelopment.org
Website: operationsearchandhelp.org

Operation Search and Help is a grant which is restricted to the medical needs of children with special needs in Mahoning County and includes Liberty, Girard, and Hubbard in Trumbull County.  The main purpose of the program is to assist families of special needs children with medication, medical equipment, medical supplies, specialized formulas, and transportation assistance to out-of-town medical appointments.

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

  • Birth through twenty-one years of age
  • Must reside in Mahoning County or in Liberty, Girard, or Hubbard
  • Must have a special needs diagnosis
  • The request must not be eligible for funding from health insurance or any other federal, state, or local program.

Referrals are accepted from any community organization, facility, or individual.  A home visit is made with the child’s family to investigate all other possible sources of assistance.  Stringent guidelines for income eligibility have not been established since each case is determined on an individual basis.

THE ARC OF OHIO, NORTHEAST BRANCH

3040 Center Road
Poland, Ohio 44514
Jennifer Bionci, Executive Director
Phone: (330) 707-1134
Email: arcohne@att.net
Website: arcneohio.com

The Arc of Ohio is a statewide membership association made up of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, friends, interested citizens and professionals in the disability field. The Arc of Ohio, Northeast Branch is a member of the Arc of Ohio and its mission is to advocate for human rights, personal dignity and community participation for individual with developmental disabilities through information, education, family involvement and legislative and social action.

HELP NETWORK

Helps connect people to services

Call 2-1-1

Website: helpnetworkneo.org

FAMILY SUCCESS NETWORK

Help & support for parents with various needs

Website: octf.ohio.gov

SPECIAL NAVIGATOR

Free referral and resource information for children with special needs and their families.

Call: 330-747-KIDS (5437) ext. 244

Website: helpnetworkneo.org

MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

TRUMBULL COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Call: 330-652-9800

Website: tcbdd.com

EASTERSEALS

Kindergarten readiness group, after school care for K-5, adult day programs

Call: 330-743-1168

Website: easterseals.com

State Resources

OCALI – OHIO CENTER FOR AUTISM AND LOW INCIDENCE

470 Glenmont Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43214
Toll-Free: (866) 886-2254
Phone: (614) 410-0321
Website: www.ocali.org
Email:  ocali@ocali.org

OCALI is a statewide federally funded project under the direction of the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children. OCALI is a clearinghouse for information on autism spectrum disorders. OCALI has an online lending library of books, DVDs, and other media resources for a loan at no cost to parents and professionals, as well as loans of assistive technology devices. OCALI also offers topical professional development, training, and workshops and provides technical assistance for parents and school districts. Their intent is to help families find the services and supports they need as close to home as possible.

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

25 South Front Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (877) 644-6338
Website: education.ohio.gov
Email:  contact.center@education.ohio.gov

OFFICE OF EARLY LEARNING AND SCHOOL READINESS, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

25 S. Front Street, Mail Stop 305
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Tool-Free: (877) 644-6338
Phone: (614) 466-0224
Website: education.ohio.gov

OFFICE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

25 S. Front Street, Mail Stop 409
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Toll-Free: (877) 644-6338
Phone: (614) 466-2650
Website: education.ohio.gov

The Office for Exceptional Children provides leadership, assistance, and oversight to school districts and other entities that provide differentiated instruction for students with disabilities and gifted students.

OHIO AUTISM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

25 S. Front Street, Mail Stop 310
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Toll-Free: (877) 644-6338
Phone: (614) 728-3480
Website: education.ohio.gov
Email: autismscholarship@education.ohio.gov

The Office for Exceptional Children provides leadership, assistance, and oversight to school districts and other entities that provide differentiated instruction for students with disabilities and gifted students.

 

HELP ME GROW MAHONING COUNTY

Located in: Mahoning County Educational Service Center
Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: 330-533-8755
Email: k.johnson@mahoningesc.org

This is Ohio’s statewide system for funding and coordinating early intervention services for children 0-3 years of age.

HELP ME GROW TRUMBULL COUNTY

Located in: Trumbull County Combined Health District
176 Chestnut, NE
Warren, Ohio 44484
Phone: 330-675-7887
Website: www.ohiohelpmegrow.org
Email: hefrankl@co.trumbull.oh.us

This is Ohio’s statewide system for funding and coordinating early intervention services for children 0-3 years of age.

I AM BOUNDLESS

After school & summer care

Website: iamboundless.org

Call 330-596-1042

National Resources

MILESTONE AUTISM RESOURCE

Located in: Galaxy Corporate Center

4853 Galaxy Parkway, Suite A
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Phone: 216-464-7600
Website:  www.milestones.org

Milestones Autism Resources improves the lives of individuals with autism, families, caregivers, and professionals by educating, coaching, and connecting them to resources.

 

AUTISM SPEAKS

Website: www.autismspeaks.org

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism, and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

NATIONAL AUTISM ASSOCIATION

Website: nationalautismassociation.org

The National Autism Association is a parent-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Founded in 2003, NAA is a parent-run advocacy organization and the leading voice on urgent issues related to severe autism, regressive autism, autism safety, autism abuse, and crisis prevention.

AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Website: www.autism-society.org

The Autism Society is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact.

RED TREEHOUSE

Help for families and find information and resources

Website: redtreehouse.org

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Call 9-8-8