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Services Offered

 
  Below you will find a listing of services available through our One-Stop System and partner agencies that may be of interest to Wood County employers and their employees. Services are categorized as follows: Employment Services, Training Services, Emergency Resources and Services, Counseling Services, Child Care Services, and Veterans Services. Individuals may apply for these services by contacting the agency directly or applying on-line at this web site.

 
  Employment Services  
 

Unemployment Compensation and Employment Services

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Unemployment Compensation and Employment Services for dislocated workers and job seekers. Go to the Web Site www.scoti.ohio.gov

Eligibilities:
  • Available to everyone

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  • Received a layoff notice from their employer

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    Employment Services and Social Services Programs

    Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
    The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit; Social Services Unit; Work Activities Unit; Children's Protective Services Unit.

    Eligibilities:
  • Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.

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  • Wood County residents

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      Training Services  
     

    Two Year Associate Degree Programs and Short-Term Vocational Training Programs

    Owens Community College
    Two year Associate Degree programs in a wide range of business and technical career areas and short-term Certificate Programs for vocational training and upgrading of skills. Eligibility for Services: Enrollment is open to everyone.

    Eligibilities:
  • Available to everyone

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    Adult Basic Educational Classes and Vocational Training

    Penta Career Center
    Adult Basic Educational Classes to prepare for G.E.D. plus many short-term adult training programs for technical and vocational careers. Eligibility for Services: Enrollment is open to everyone.

    Eligibilities:
  • Available to everyone

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    Employment Services and Social Services Programs

    Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
    The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit; Social Services Unit; Work Activities Unit; Children's Protective Services Unit.

    Eligibilities:
  • Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.

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  • Wood County residents

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    Reading Materials and Family Literacy Services

    Wood County Library Family Literacy Program
    Reading materials and comprehensive literacy services for families in Wood County. Eligibility for Services: Services are available to all Wood County residents

    Eligibilities:
  • Wood County residents

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      Emergency Resources and Services  
     

    Behavioral Health Care Counseling Services

    Behavioral Connections of Wood County
    Behavioral Connections of Wood County provides a comprehensive, accessible, and affordable continuum of behavioral health care for Wood County residents. Services include prevention, crisis intervention, plus diagnostic and treatment services for people affected by substance abuse or mental health issues.

    Eligibilities:
  • Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.

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  • Diagnosed need for substance abuse or mental health services

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    Migrant Farm Worker Services and Programs

    Rural Opportunities Incorporated
    Assistance for migrant farm workers with social services, family services, education and skills training, and employment services. Eligibility for Services: Designated as a migrant farm worker.

    Eligibilities:
  • Designated as a migrant farm worker

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    Employment Services and Social Services Programs

    Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
    The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit; Social Services Unit; Work Activities Unit; Children's Protective Services Unit.

    Eligibilities:
  • Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.

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  • Wood County residents

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    Wood County Veterans Assistance

    Wood County Veterans Assistance Center
    The Wood County Veterans Assistance Officer advises and assists active in the Armed Forces of the United States, veterans, spouses, children, parents, and dependents of veterans in preparing and presenting claims or obtaining rights or benefits under any law of the United States or Ohio. Benefits include vocational rehabilitation, outpatient medical center services, pension, compensation, VA Home Loans, Agent Orange or Nuclear Radiation Exposure, correction of military records, burial allowance, education and training, nursing home care, insurance, hospitalization, alcohol and drug dependence, and appeal of adverse VA decisions.

    Eligibilities:
  • Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their family members

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      Counseling Services  
     

    Behavioral Health Care Counseling Services

    Behavioral Connections of Wood County
    Behavioral Connections of Wood County provides a comprehensive, accessible, and affordable continuum of behavioral health care for Wood County residents. Services include prevention, crisis intervention, plus diagnostic and treatment services for people affected by substance abuse or mental health issues.

    Eligibilities:
  • Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.

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  • Diagnosed need for substance abuse or mental health services

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    Wood County Veterans Assistance

    Wood County Veterans Assistance Center
    The Wood County Veterans Assistance Officer advises and assists active in the Armed Forces of the United States, veterans, spouses, children, parents, and dependents of veterans in preparing and presenting claims or obtaining rights or benefits under any law of the United States or Ohio. Benefits include vocational rehabilitation, outpatient medical center services, pension, compensation, VA Home Loans, Agent Orange or Nuclear Radiation Exposure, correction of military records, burial allowance, education and training, nursing home care, insurance, hospitalization, alcohol and drug dependence, and appeal of adverse VA decisions.

    Eligibilities:
  • Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their family members

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      Child Care Services  
     

    Employment Services and Social Services Programs

    Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
    The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit; Social Services Unit; Work Activities Unit; Children's Protective Services Unit.

    Eligibilities:
  • Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.

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  • Wood County residents

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    YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral

    YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral
    A community based child care resource and referral service for parents. Additionally, YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral provides resource development and information for businesses, community organizations, and schools.

    Eligibilities:
  • Available to parents or guardians of infants, toddlers, or adolescent children

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      Veterans Services  
     

    Wood County Veterans Assistance

    Wood County Veterans Assistance Center
    The Wood County Veterans Assistance Officer advises and assists active in the Armed Forces of the United States, veterans, spouses, children, parents, and dependents of veterans in preparing and presenting claims or obtaining rights or benefits under any law of the United States or Ohio. Benefits include vocational rehabilitation, outpatient medical center services, pension, compensation, VA Home Loans, Agent Orange or Nuclear Radiation Exposure, correction of military records, burial allowance, education and training, nursing home care, insurance, hospitalization, alcohol and drug dependence, and appeal of adverse VA decisions.

    Eligibilities:
  • Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their family members

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