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
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
Call 330-799-9039
Website: mahoningdd.org
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
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