Housing

Search for housing community resources using the links below.   

• Aurora Project Transitional Housing: Call (419) 244-3200 
• Lucas County Metropolitan Housing Authority: Call (419) 259-9400 
• Neighborhood Properties, Inc.: Call (419) 473-2604
• Ohio Housing Locater: Call (877) 428-8844

All shelters must go through United Way of Greater Toledo 211. 

Transportation

Search for transportation community resources using the links below.

• Medicaid Cabs: 
  • Aetna: Call (855) 364-0974 
  • AmeriHealth: Call (833) 764-7700
  • Anthem: Call (844) 912-0938
  • Buckeye: Call (866) 531-0615 
  • CareSource: Call (800) 488-0134
  • Meridian: Call (800) 821-9369
  • Molina: Call (866) 642-9279
  • United Healthcare: Call (800) 269-4190
• TARTA Move (formerly TARPS): $3 one way, you must complete an application based on your disability. Call (419) 382-9901 to learn more and schedule a ride
• TARTA Flex: $3 one way, call (419) 382-9901 to schedule a ride
• Medicaid Mileage Reimbursement: Call Medicaid and ask for mileage reimbursement 

Utilities

Search for utilities community resources using the links below.

• Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio (as funds are available): Call (419) 243-9178 
• NW Ohio Pathways HUB: Call (419) 242-7304 
• Ohio Means Jobs: Call (419) 213-5627 
• Pathway Toledo: Call (419) 242-7304, gas support only during winter crisis starting in November 
• Salvation Army Northwest Ohio: Call (419) 241-2294, phone calls only on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. 
• St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church: Call (419) 241-4581, phone calls only or first 10 walk-ins every first and second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and every third or fifth Monday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  

Emergency Hotlines

Below are national hotlines and northwest Ohio hotlines for emergency help.

Call 911 immediately if you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else.

National Hotlines

Mental Health and Substance Use

• Suicide and crisis prevention (24 hour): 988 or (800) 273-8255
• Crisis text hotline (24 hour): Text ‘HOME’ to 741741
• National substance abuse/treatment/mental health referrals: (800) 662-4357

Abuse, Trauma, Human Trafficking, and Domestic Violence

• Domestic violence (24 hour): (614) 224-4663 (Local) or (800) 799-7233 (National)
• Rape and assault helpline (24 hour): (614) 267-7020 (Local) or (800) 656-4673 (National)
• National Human Trafficking Hotline (24 hour): (888) 373-7888 or text ‘INFO’ to 233733

LGBTQ

• LGBTQ Youth (24 hour): (866) 488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678678

Northwest Ohio Hotlines

United Way of Greater Toledo 211

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

• Beyond Healthcare: Call (419) 309-3991
• Harbor: Call (419) 475-4449
• Ohio Guidestone: Call (419) 720-9247
• Unison Health: Call (419) 214-4673
• Zepf Center: Call (419) 841-7701
  • Crisis hotline (mental health): (419) 904-2273

Abuse, Trauma, Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

• YWCA of Northwest Ohio
  • Domestic Violence Support (24/7): (419) 241-7386 or Toll Free (888) 341-7386
  • Confidential Rape Crisis Hotline (24/7): (866) 557-7273

Autism Resources

County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD)
Contact your local County Board of DD to determine eligibility for services. Coordinators can help connect families to:

• Special education resources
• Speech, occupational, and physical therapy
• Funding options

Defiance County Board of DD
195 Island Park Ave., Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6621

Lucas County Board of DD
1154 Larc Lane, Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 380-4000

Seneca County Board of DD
780 E. County Road 20, Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-7521

Wood County Board of DD
1921 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-5115

Autism-Specific Support Organizations

Parents may find the following organizations helpful for support, resources and advocacy:

Avenues for Autism
Offers counseling, support groups and community events.
(419) 291-7031

Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO)
Provides advocacy, resources and referrals.
(419) 578-2766

Autism Speaks
Offers online toolkits, safety checklists, sibling guides and more.

Autism Society of Ohio
Statewide resource for services, advocacy and awareness.

School Advocacy Resources

Support for parents navigating school systems:

Lucas County State Support Team
(419) 720-8999

Disability Rights Ohio
(800) 282-9181

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
(800) 374-2806

From Emotions to Advocacy

Grant Funding Resource

iTaalk
Families can explore grant opportunities for therapies, equipment and other needs.