ELYRIA POLICE RESOURCE GUIDE
Elyria Police Department is devoted to providing information and resources for residents in the city of Elyria.
Lorain County Resources
Juvenile Assessment Center
Address: 1070 Infirmary Road
Phone number: 440-326-4019
Domestic Violence
Genesis House Domestic Violence Center of Lorain County
24/7 Hotline: (440)-244-1853
Address: 2929 West River Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035
More information: https://www.genesishouseshelter.org/programs
PREGNANCY TESTING, PREGNANCY & INFANT SUPPORT
Cornerstone: (440) 284-1010
Pregnancy testing/counseling, Male/Female Childbirth/infant care classes, formula, diapers, baby furniture, maternity & baby clothing
Elyria City Health District: (440) 323-7595
Prenatal Clinic
Birthright of Lorain County: (440) 324-9566
Free Pregnancy testing/counseling, kids clothing.
Family Planning: (440) 322-7526
Teens and Adults
YOUTH ACTIVITIES & MENTORING
Erie Shores Girl Scouts For Lorain County: (440) 233-6112
UMADAOP-Lorain: (440) 246-4616
Youth Boxing: (440) 244-0359
Boys & Girls Club of Lorain County: (440) 775-2582
The Salvation Army: (440) 323-2026
Big Brothers, Big Sisters-Lorain: (440) 277-6541
DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, SPEECH DELAY
Community Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing: (440) 277-4602
Case Management, devices, Interpreters, community education, Sign language classes
Easter Seals of Northeastern Ohio: (440) 324-6600
Hearing Aids: sliding fee scale, speech, hearing, evals & therapy
The Rehab Center of Lorain County: (440)324-6717 & (440) 984-2416
POSITIVE CONNECTIONS FOR WOMEN AND MEN
Women’s Development Center: (440) 366-4188
Women’s Link: (440) 366-4035
Informational referral to College/Community Resources
Salvation Army: (440) 323-2026
Fellowship, recreation and education
VISION EXAMS AND EYEGLASSES
Lions Club: Lorain (440)288-9272 Elyria (440) 365-6871
Lorain County Health & Dentistry: (440) 240-1655
Avon Lake Community Resource Center: (440) 933-5639
LENSCRAFTERS: (440) 324-2777 Gift of Sight Program: Must present a referral letter from non-profit agency stating the party’s name, age, nature of vision problem and agency tax ID # and Party must be income eligible to qualify for exams and glasses
Well-Help (440) 647-2689
Wellington and surrounding townships – For Children and Seniors
SUBSIDIZED/REDUCED CHILDCARE/CHILD CARE RESOURCES
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Lorain City View Center |
(440) 233-4420 |
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Horizon Childcare Center Lorain (440)277-0608 (440)244-5437 |
(440) 548-7847 |
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Elyria Neighborhood House |
(440) 323-7847 |
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Child Care Resource Center (Lorain County) |
(440) 743-1608 |
INFANT PROTECTION
SAFE HAVEN PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS – Infant can be delivered to ANY Emergency Room!! Mom has 30 days to change her mind. This is an alternative to abandoning or harming their infant.
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Elyria |
Elyria Memorial Hospital |
(440) 324-7500 |
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Lorain |
Mercy Regional Medical |
(440) 960-4000 |
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Amherst |
Amherst Hospital |
(440) 988-6000 |
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Oberlin |
Mercy Regional Medical |
(440) 775-1211 |
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Easter Seals of NOE |
Infant and Car Seats |
(440) 324-6600 |
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Advocates for Homeless Children |
(EXT 1138) |
(440) 324-3178 |
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Lorain Cnty Children Serv. |
(440) 329-5340 |
FOOD AND CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE/Eldercare
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Lorain County office on Aging |
Grandparents / family members raising children of relatives in Lorain County |
(440) 326-4800 |
EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE
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LOVE, Inc |
(440) 322-5683 |
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Avon Lake Community Center |
(440) 933-5639 |
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North Ridgeville Community Cares |
(440) 353-9716 |
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HEAP Office |
(440) 204-3122 |
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Oberlin Community Services Council |
(440) 774-6579 |
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Catholic Charities (440)366-1106 ext 24 |
(440) 244-9915 |
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION/EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION
| Life Skills | (440) 324-1755 | |
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Lorain County JVS LCCC |
*Adult Programs Available* GED/ABLE CLASSES *(440) 366-4816 |
(440) 774-1051 (440) 365-5222 |
| LCCC-ESL | *(English as a Second Language)* | (440) 365-5222 |
| JOBCORPS | (800) 733-5627 | |
| Educational Service Center | Special Education Regional Director | (440)324-5777 |
RENT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
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HUD Hotline |
(800) 569-4287 |
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LOVE, Inc |
(440) 322-5683 |
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Neighborhood Housing Association |
(440) 277-9272 |
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Oberlin Comm.Serv. Council |
(440) 774-6579 |
AUTISM-ASBERGER'S/ADHD RELATED DISORDERS
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Spectrum – Education & Day treatment services ages 3 -22 years. |
(440) 654-4174 |
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Autism & Assistance Technology |
(440) 324-1148 |
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Summit Academy |
(440) 277-4110 |
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES
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Lorain County Urban League |
(440) 323-3364 |
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Reserves Network |
(440) 324-7001 |
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Employment Network |
(440) 284-4664 |
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LEAP/CIL |
Job training for disabled |
(440) 324-3444 |
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GoodWill Industries |
Job Club |
(440)244-3174 |
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El Centro de Servicios Sociales |
(440) 277-8235 |
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Lorain County Labor Agency |
(440) 282-7401 |
COMMUNITY COALITIONS
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Communities That Care |
(440) 282-9920 |
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YAADA (Young Adult Alcohol & Drug Awareness Coalition) |
(440) 282-9920 |
CANCER PATIENT ASSISTANCE
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Karen P Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation— Rent/Mortgage assistance |
(440) 930-8051 |
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Journey of Hope (Cleveland) Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties |
(877) 924-4483 |
EMERGENCY FOOD/CLOTHING/HOT MEALS
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LOVE, Inc |
(440) 322-5683 |
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Catholic Charities |
(440)244-9915 or (440)366-1106 ext 24 |
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Lorain Cooperative Ministries |
(440) 949-7397 |
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Lincoln Community Center (We Care We Share Ministries) |
(440) 714-2690 |
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Elyria Neighborhood House (440) 233-8768 Ext 208 |
(440) 323-7847 |
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Avon Lake Community Center |
(440) 933-5639 |
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North Ridgeville Community Cares |
(440) 353-9716 |
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Oberlin Community Services Council |
(440) 774-6579 |
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The Salvation Army |
(440) 323-2026 |
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Second Harvest |
(440) 960-2265 |
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South Amherst First United Methodist Church |
(440) 986-2461 |
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Neighborhood House Seniors |
(440) 277-8269 |
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United Hearts Life Mission Center |
(440) 240-0271 |
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First United Presbyterian Church |
(440) 322-5982 |
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Sacred Heart Chapel |
(440) 277-0327 |
ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS
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Lorain Library |
Project Light – Adult Learn-to-read |
(440) 244-1192 |
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Elyria Library |
Project Read-Adult Learn-to-read |
(440) 324-3863 |
LOW INCOME/SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
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Lorain Metropolitan Hous Public/Section 8 Housing |
(440) 288-1600 |
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Assisted Living |
(440) 246-0507 |
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New Sunrise Properties |
(440) 365-9600 |
COUNSELING/THERAPY
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Lorain County Mental Health Board of Lorain County |
(440) 233-2020 |
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Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services |
(440) 948-3882 |
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Pathways |
(440) 323-5707 |
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Applewood Center |
(440) 324-1300 |
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Far West Center |
(440) 988-4900 |
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Psych & Psych Services |
(440) 323-5121 |
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Bellefaire JCB |
(440)324-5701 |
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Nord Center |
(440) 233-7232 |
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Guidestone (formerly Berea’s Children’s Home) |
(440) 260-6108 |
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Mercy Regional Medical Center Beech Brook |
(440) 960-4000 (440) 324-4980 |
FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE
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Legal Aid Society of Lorain County (for low income) |
(440) 323-8240 |
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Pro SE Mediation Lorain County Domestic Relations Court – to assist with issues: visitation, med bills, property issues,. Must have established paternity or have divorced/dissolution in Lorain County |
(440) 326-4846 |
EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS
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The Haven Center |
(440) 233-8768 |
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| Coordinated Entry- Catholic Charities | 440-242-0455 | |
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Blessing House |
Children 0-12 yrs |
(440) 240-1851 |
BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER
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Genesis House |
24hours – women and children (866) 213-1188 Toll Free |
L (440) 244-1853 E (440) 323-3400 |
RESIPTE CARE FOR CHILDREN/SENIORS
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Blessing House |
Children 0-12 yrs |
(440) 240-1851 |
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Kinship Support |
Seniors |
(440) 228-3400 |
CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL & DEVELOPMENT DELAYS
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Children’s Development Center-Diagnosis/therapy for children |
(440) 984-2416 |
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Help Me Grow (Lorain County Children & Family Council) |
(440) 284-4628 |
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Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities |
(440) 329-3734 |
FREE/COST-REDUCED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE & DENTAL SERVICES
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Avon Lake Community Center |
(440) 933-5639 |
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North Ridgeville Community Cares |
(440) 353-9716 |
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Oberlin Community Services Council |
(440) 774-6579 |
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Well Help Wellington & surrounding townships |
(440) 647-2689 |
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Lorain County Free Clinic |
(440)277-6641 |
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Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) |
(440) 322-6367 (440) 323-7595 |
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Lorain City Health Dept |
(440) 204-2300 |
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Lorain County Health & Dentistry |
(440) 240-1655 |
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Elyria City Health Dept |
(440) 323-7595 |
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
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Gathering Hope House |
(440) 233-7400 |
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NAMI of Lorain County Lucy Idol Center Volunteer Guardianship |
(440) 282-3204 (440) 967-6724 (440) 934-3613 |
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Lorain VA Outpatient Clinic |
(440) 244-3833 |
ALCOHOL & NARCOTICS SUPPORT GROUPS
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SOLACE- Supports people affected by addiction, prescription abuse/advocacy |
(440) 282-9920 |
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Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous |
(440) 246-1800 |
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AL-ANON/AL-ATEEN |
(440) 277-6969 |
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Narcotics Anonymous of Lorain County |
(888) 438-4673 |
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Families Anonymous-Hope Christian Church NAR-ANON |
(440) 937-9602 (800) 477-6291 |
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www.heroine.com |
SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
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American Sickle Cell Anemia Association |
(440) 244-5161 |
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Mercy Regional Medical Center |
(440) 960-4000 |
HOSPICE CARE
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New Life Hospice |
(440) 934-1458 |
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Visiting Angels |
(440) 988-3004 |
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Hospice of Western Reserve *Lorain County* |
(440) 787-2080 |
GRIEVING CHILDREN/ADULTS
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Infant death support for all families |
(440) 233-1050 |
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Mercy Regional Medical Center |
(440) 934-2298 |
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Christ’s Healing And Restoration from |
(440) 949-7744 |
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Tuesdays at Freedom House Church Contact: Mandie Nelson |
(440) 787-6072 |
CHILDREN'S PAIN MANAGEMENT/DIAGNOSIS
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Lorain County Pain Clinic |
(440) 323-8458 |
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Easter Seals of Northeastern Ohio |
(440) 277-7337 |
FREE PARENTING SKILLS CLASSES
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Lorain County Right to Life |
(440) 322-0076 |
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Strengthening Families |
(440) 366-1106 |
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Mother’s Helpers |
(440) 933-2023 |
MEDICAL AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT
| Easter Seals of Northeastern Ohio | (440) 277-7337 |
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
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Lorain Cnty Free Clinic |
(440) 277-6641 |
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Lorain County General Health District |
(440) 322-6367 |
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
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El Centro De Servicios Sociales, Inc |
(440) 277-8235 |
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The Salvation Army |
(440) 323-2026 |
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Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA) |
(440) 245-2009 |
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Lorain County Dept. Of Jobs & Family Services (440) 323-5726 Ely. Line |
(440) 244-4150 |
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Elyria Neighborhood House |
(440) 323-7847 |
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Catholic Charities (All Faiths) (440)366-1106 |
(440) 244-9915 |
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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
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Pegasus |
(440) 989-2123 |
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The Walker Outreach Foundation |
(440) 308-2901 |
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Ohio Rideshare – Carpooling Services |
(800) 852-7433 |
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Lorain County Transit All day pass $6, Mnthly $134, 1way-$3.35, Seniors/Disabled $1.65 |
(800) 406-7541 |
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Dial-A-Ride Adults $8.50/Sen., Disab.,kids(3-12) $4.25 |
(440) 365-0224 |
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Lorain County VA |
(440) 284-4624 |
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Lorain Cnty Comm. Center 50 or older, $2 to ctr., $8 r/t, no wheelchair |
(440) 288-4040 |
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Lorain Cnty Office on Aging 60 or older client, 2wk notice, no wheelchair |
(440) 326-4800 |
APPLIANCES/FURNITURE/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
| Habitat for Humanity | (440) 244-1045 |
| Pass-It-On Ministries | (440) 277-1335 |
PREGNANCY TESTING, PREGNANCY & INFANT SUPPORT
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Cornerstone |
Pregnancy testing/counseling, Male/Female Childbirth/infant care classes, formula, diapers, baby furniture, maternity & baby clothing |
(440) 284-1010 |
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Elyria City Health District |
Prenatal Clinic |
(440) 323-7595 |
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Birthright of Lorain County |
Free Pregnancy testing/counseling, kids clothing. |
(440) 324-9566 |
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Family Planning |
Teens and Adults |
(440) 322-7526 |
Lorain County Hotlines
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LORAIN COUNTY
1-800-275-6106 OR CALL 211 1ST CALL FOR HELP