Local Resources 

Emergency & Urgent Care Services

Paulding County Emergency Calls

Dial 9-1-1

 

Paulding Hospital (419) 399-4080

1035 W Wayne St, Paulding, OH 45879

24 Emergency Care

 

Mercy Health – Defiance Clinic

1400 East Second St, Defiance, OH 43512

Urgent Care Hours: 9am – 9pm Monday – Friday

9am – 5pm Saturday

1pm – 5pm Sunday

 

Mercy Health – Defiance Hospital

1404 East Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512

24 Hour Emergency Care

 

ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital

1200 Ralston Avenue, Defiance, OH 43512

24 Hour Emergency Care

Express Care Hours: 3pm – 10pm Monday – Friday

                                  1pm – 10pm Saturday & Sunday

 

Non-Emergency Telephone Numbers

 

Sheriff

Sheriff (419) 399-3791

500 E Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879

 

Police

Antwerp Police (419) 258-2627

118 N Main Street, Antwerp, OH 45813

 

Paulding Police (419) 399-3791

500 E Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879

 

Payne Police (419) 263-2514 ext 1

119 N Main Street, Payne, OH 45880

Educational Assistance

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)

165 W. Center Street, Suite 302, Marion, OH  43302, 800-374-2806

Website: www.ocecd.org

Services: The OCECD is a statewide, nonprofit organization that serves families of infants toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, and agencies who provide services to them. The mission of the OCECD is to ensure that every Ohio child with special needs receives a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

 

Shalom Counseling & Mediation Center 877-445-1552

Offices: Archbold & Bryan

Allen Rutter, Executive Director

22251 State Route 2, Archbold, OH  43502

Website: https://shalomworks.org

Services: Counseling, wellness education workshops and seminars, support groups, and

pastoral consultations. Additional services Shalom provides: mediation for divorce, family, business or groups. Shalom VORP (Victim Offender/Reconciliation Program)

 

Adult Basic & literacy Education (ABLE) (419) 399-3345

Ohio Means Jobs – Paulding County Job Center
250 Dooley Drive #B, Paulding, OH 45879


Aspire Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Orientations Held: Sept. 9, Nov. 11, Jan. 20, Mar. 9, May 4 (New Dates)

Van Wert County Site: (419) 238-5411

Vantage Career Center, Adult Education Door #6
818 N. Franklin St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Aspire Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-9:00pm

Work Keys/HESI Prep Classes meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am– 12:00pm

 

Help Me Grow (419) 399-4620

900 Fairground Dr, Paulding, OH 45879

Email: helpmegrow1@windstream.net

Services: Help Me Grow is Ohio’s evidenced-based parent support program that encourages early prenatal and well-baby care, as well as parenting education to promote the comprehensive health and development of children. Help Me Grow System includes Central Intake, Help Me Grow Home Visiting and Help me Grow Early Intervention.

 

Paulding Co. Veteran’s Affairs (419) 399-8285

810 E Perry St, Paulding, OH 45879

Jonathan Lichty, CVSO

Website: www.pcvsc@midohio.twcbc.com

Services: The County Veteran Service Office helps veterans and their families by providing emergency financial assistance, employment and compensation assistance, transportation services, memorial affairs and application and maintenance of VA benefits such as education and health care.

 

Recovery Services of NWO, Inc. (419) 782-9920 or 855782-9920

511 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Fax: 419-784-2523 – Website: www.rsnwo.org

Services: Substance use and mental health prevention/education and treatment, assessment, individual and group counseling, referrals, drug-free work place training, outpatient programming, programs for adults and adolescents, gender specific women’s program, women’s residential treatment, med somatic services for

Sara’s Garden (419) 335-7272

620 West Leggett Street, PO Box 150, Wauseon, OH 43567

Fax: 419-335-5564

Website: sarasgarden.org

Services: Autism Intervention, Conductive Education, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration and Speech-Language Pathology. Programs: New Horizons Academy (private school for children with disabilities)

Sarah’s House (419) 782-0911

1114 East Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Fax: (419) 782-7295 – Website: www.defiance-county.com

E-mail: sarahshouse@embarqmail.com

Services: All services are for victims of crime. Including referrals for support groups for children and adults, transportation for victims of crime, advocacy, crisis intervention and public speaking education. No charge for any service.

 

Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (WBESC) (419) 399-4711

202 N Cherry St, Paulding, OH 45879

Website: www.wbesc.org

 

Parent Advocacy Connection (PAC) NAMI – Northwestern Ohio (419) 953-7063

Website: www.namiohio.org

Mission of the PAC:  Empower, Educate, Encourage, Equip

PAC Services: Attend meetings with families such as: school, court hearings, case reviews, & all team meetings, helps parents share info. with professionals, listens to families talk about their needs, encourages parents’ natural ability to speak up for their children and families, being there for parents so they do not feel alone when facing difficult times with their children

 

Parent Mentor Western Buckeye, ESC (419)399-4711

Cathy Ruiz

202 N. Cherry St., P.O. Box 176, Paulding

Cell: 419-203-7364 Email: cruiz@wbesc.org

Website:  www.ocecd.org

Services: The Parent Mentor program provides (free of charge):

Supports, services and resources to parents of children with disabilities and to the district staff who serve them, The Parent Mentor can attend Evaluation Team Report (ETR), Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other parent-staff meetings at parent or school district’s request, Organizes & conducts informational sessions/workshops based on needs of families & school personnel

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) (419) 399-2621

800 East Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879

Website: www.wicprograms.org

Fax: (419) 399-3494

Services: Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, supplemental, highly nutritious foods and iron-fortified infant formula.

Fire Departments

Antwerp (419) 258-6631

PO Box 1085, 203 Cleveland St, Antwerp, OH 45813

 

Cecil (419) 399-2752

PO Box 14, 9 Duquesne St, Cecil, OH 45821

 

Oakwood (419) 594-3381

PO Box 457, Oakwood, OH 45873

 

Paulding (419) 399-5923

311 W Wall St, Paulding, OH 45879

 

Auglaize Township (419) 393-4144

21050 State Route 637, Defiance, OH 43512

 

Grover Hill Vol Fire Dept  (419) 587-3328

PO Box 199, Grover Hill, OH 45849

 

Payne Fire Department (419) 263-2823

PO Box 176, 202 N Laura St, Payne, OH 45880

 

Comprehensive Crisis Care 1-800-468-4357

Poison Control Hotline 800-222-1222

 

 

Food Assistance

Antwerp Food Pantry, Antwerp United Methodist Church (419) 258-4901

 202 E River St, Antwerp, OH 45813

 

Auglaize Chapel Church of God (419) 594-2441

580 State Street, Oakwood, OH 45879

Hours: 2ns Saturday of each month 9am – 11am

 

Caring and Sharing Food Pantry (419) 399-9562 or (419) 399-2979

119 South Main Street, Paulding, OH 45879

Hours: Wednesday 9am -Noon

            Saturday 9am – Noon

 

Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job and Family Services (419) 782-3881

*Contact local police for after-hours child protective services*

06879 Evansport Road, Suite A, Defiance, OH 43512

Fax: 419-784-3249

Website: www.defiance-county.com

Services: Adult and child protective services, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, foster care.

 

Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC) Summer Food Program (419) 784-5136

La Fountain Park

700 Lincoln St, Paulding, OH 45879

June – August – Free meal 1-18 yrs. of age

 

Ohio Benefit Bank 1-800-648-1176

Website: www.thebenefitbank.org

Website: www.obb.ohio.gov

Services: Ohio Benefit Bank has counselors & volunteers who assist with: Food Stamps, Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program, Healthy Start & Healthy Families, Medicare Rx Extra Help, Medicaid, Federal Tax Returns, State Tax Returns, Child Care Subsidies, Voter Registration

 

Paulding County Health Department – WIC (419) 399-2821

800 East Perry St, Paulding, OH 45879

 

Partnership Assistance to the Homeless (PATH) (419) 782-6962

c/o Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC)

1939 East Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Services: Daily lunch served at noon

 

Paulding Family Worship Center (419) 399-3525

501 W Perry St, Paulding, OH 45879

 

Paulding County Senior Center (419) 399-5606

401 East Jackson Street, Paulding, OH 45879

3rd Friday 11-12 Food Community

Daily meals for individuals over 60

 

Pioneer Christian (419) 393-4050

17936 Road 108, Paulding, OH 45879

Hours: Last Tuesday each month 4pm – 6pm

 

Rainbow Ministries (419) 786-9914

5326 County Road 151, Grover Hill, OH 45849

Hours: Last Tuesday each month 4pm – 6pm

 

Raven’s Care, Inc. (419) 782-7141

511 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Fax: 419-782-3174 Website: https://ravenscare15.wixsite.com/ravenscare

Services: Prescription assistance, gas vouchers for medical appointments, utility assistance (must have disconnect notice), personal care bank (shampoo, soap, etc.), fresh food vouchers, school supplies, food assistance, limited funding for mammograms, gas vouchers for medical appointments, utility assistance.

 

St. Paul United Methodist Church (419) 263-2418

312 South Main Street Payne, OH 45880

Hours: 3rd Thursday 5pm-6pm 

           Saturday after 3rd Thursday 9am-10am

 

St. Paul United Methodist Church (419) 399-2320

601 Flatrock Drive, Paulding, OH 45879

Hours: 2nd Wednesday each month 5:30pm-6:30pm

 

Grover Hill (419) 587-3777

15261 State Route 613 Grover Hill, OH 45849

Hours: Last Saturday of each month 9am-11am

 

West Ohio Food Bank (419) 222-7946

http://www.westohiofoodbank.org/

Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

Home Repair

Habitat for Humanity (419) 399-5818

Services: Low cost/no interest home mortgage

Website: www.habitat.org

 

Maumee Valley Planning (419) 784-3882

1300 E 2nd Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Services: Home repair loans

 

Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC) (419) 399-5671

401 E Jackson St, Paulding, OH 45879

Website: https://www.nocac.org/

Services: Rent, Utilities, HEAP credit, PIP payment

 

Northwestern Ohio Community Action Wx (NOCAC) (419) 784-5393

1933 East 2nd Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Website: https://www.nocac.org/

Services: Weatherize home, handicapped accessible

 

Paulding County Health Department (419) 399-3921

800 E Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879

Services: Water/Sewer Assistance

 

USDA (419) 422-0242 ext. 119

7868 Co Rd 140, Findlay, OH 45840

Services: Home repair program/low interest home loan

 

Utility Assistance

Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC) (419) 399-5671

Website: https://www.nocac.org/

 

Office of the Ohio Consumers Counsel

℅ Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC)

 

Paulding Co. Veteran’s Affairs (419) 399-8285

810 E Perry St, Paulding, OH 45879

Jonathan Lichty, CVSO

Website: www.pcvsc@midohio.twcbc.com

Services: The County Veteran Service Office helps veterans and their families by providing emergency financial assistance, employment and compensation assistance, transportation services, memorial affairs and application and maintenance of VA benefits such as education and health care.

 

Salvation Army (419) 399-5671

℅ Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC)

401 E Jackson St, Paulding, OH 45879

Services: Rent

 

 

Education and Schools

Antwerp Local Schools (419) 258-5421

303 S. Harrmann Street, Antwerp, OH  45813

 

Divine Mercy Catholic School (419) 263-2114

120 Arcturus, Payne, OH  45880

 

Paulding Exempted Village Schools (419) 399-4656

405 North Water Street, Paulding, OH  45879

 

Oakwood Elementary School (419) 594-3346

409 Oakwood Street, P.O. Box 37

 

Vantage Career Center (419) 238-5411

818 North Franklin Street, Van Wert, OH  458791

 

Grover Hill Elementary (419) 587-3414

101 Monroe Street, Grover Hill, OH  45849

 

Wayne Trace High School (419) 399-4100

4915 US Route 127, Haviland, OH  45841

 

Park Lane Training (419) 399-4800

900 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879

Services: School for Developmental Delays

 

Payne Elementary School (419) 263-2512

501 West Townline Street, Payne, OH  45880

 

Family and Children First (419) 399-4711

PO Box 176, Paulding, OH 45879

Services: Help child with wrap around services and special educational plans

 

The Ridge Project (419) 278-0092

J169 State Route 65, McClure, OH

Services: Vocational training (Father w/Felony)

 

The Synergy Learning Center – Western Buckeye, ESC 

(419)-623-5380

School Director: Tony Langhals

205 W. Crawford Street (Goedde Building) Van Wert, OH  45891

Services: Alternative Learning Center provides specialized learning and support for students grades 3 – 12. Serving students from Antwerp, Paulding, Wayne Trace, Crestview, Lincolnview, Van Wert, and Vantage Career Center

 

ISTAR (419) 267-1494

NSCC

22600 State Route 24 Archbold, OH

Services: 16-week database programming certificate

 

NOCAC-IDA Program (419) 784-5136

1933 East 2nd Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Services: Help pay for college tuition/book fees

 

Food Assistance

Antwerp Food Pantry, Antwerp United Methodist Church (419) 258-4901

 202 E River St, Antwerp, OH 45813

 

Auglaize Chapel Church of God (419) 594-2441

580 State Street, Oakwood, OH 45879

Hours: 2ns Saturday of each month 9am – 11am

 

Caring and Sharing Food Pantry (419) 399-9562 or (419) 399-2979

119 South Main Street, Paulding, OH 45879

Hours: Wednesday 9am -Noon

            Saturday 9am – Noon

 

Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job and Family Services (419) 782-3881

*Contact local police for after-hours child protective services*

06879 Evansport Road, Suite A, Defiance, OH 43512

Fax: 419-784-3249

Website: www.defiance-county.com

Services: Adult and child protective services, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, foster care.

 

Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC) Summer Food Program (419) 784-5136

La Fountain Park

700 Lincoln St, Paulding, OH 45879

June – August – Free meal 1-18 yrs. of age

 

Ohio Benefit Bank 1-800-648-1176

Website: www.thebenefitbank.org

Website: www.obb.ohio.gov

Services: Ohio Benefit Bank has counselors & volunteers who assist with: Food Stamps, Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program, Healthy Start & Healthy Families, Medicare Rx Extra Help, Medicaid, Federal Tax Returns, State Tax Returns, Child Care Subsidies, Voter Registration

 

Paulding County Health Department – WIC (419) 399-2821

800 East Perry St, Paulding, OH 45879

 

Partnership Assistance to the Homeless (PATH) (419) 782-6962

c/o Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC)

1939 East Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Services: Daily lunch served at noon

 

Paulding Family Worship Center (419) 399-3525

501 W Perry St, Paulding, OH 45879

 

Paulding County Senior Center (419) 399-5606

401 East Jackson Street, Paulding, OH 45879

3rd Friday 11-12 Food Community

Daily meals for individuals over 60

 

Pioneer Christian (419) 393-4050

17936 Road 108, Paulding, OH 45879

Hours: Last Tuesday each month 4pm – 6pm

 

Rainbow Ministries (419) 786-9914

5326 County Road 151, Grover Hill, OH 45849

Hours: Last Tuesday each month 4pm – 6pm

 

Raven’s Care, Inc. (419) 782-7141

511 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Fax: 419-782-3174 Website: https://ravenscare15.wixsite.com/ravenscare

Services: Prescription assistance, gas vouchers for medical appointments, utility assistance (must have disconnect notice), personal care bank (shampoo, soap, etc.), fresh food vouchers, school supplies, food assistance, limited funding for mammograms, gas vouchers for medical appointments, utility assistance.

 

St. Paul United Methodist Church (419) 263-2418

312 South Main Street Payne, OH 45880

Hours: 3rd Thursday 5pm-6pm 

           Saturday after 3rd Thursday 9am-10am

 

St. Paul United Methodist Church (419) 399-2320

601 Flatrock Drive, Paulding, OH 45879

Hours: 2nd Wednesday each month 5:30pm-6:30pm

 

Grover Hill (419) 587-3777

15261 State Route 613 Grover Hill, OH 45849

Hours: Last Saturday of each month 9am-11am

 

West Ohio Food Bank (419) 222-7946

http://www.westohiofoodbank.org/

Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

Preschool/Child Care

Ann’s Bright Beginnings (419) 399-5437

211 Emerald Rd, Paulding, OH 45879

 

Antwerp Elementary Preschool (419) 258-5421

303 S. Harrmann Street, Antwerp, OH  45813

 

Grover Hill Elementary Preschool (419) 587-3414 

101 Monroe Street, Grover Hill, OH  45849

 

Head Start/NOCAC (419) 399-5617

14069 County Road 111, Paulding, OH 45879

Website: https://www.nocac.org/

Services: Free Preschool: Kindergarten Readiness

 

NOCAC-FE Program (419) 990-5136

1935 East 2nd Street Suite B, Defiance, OH 43512

Website: https://www.nocac.org/

Services: Help pay for college tuition/book fees

 

Head Start/NOCAC (419) 399-5617

14069 County Road 111, Paulding, OH 45879

Website: https://www.nocac.org/

Services: Free Preschool: Kindergarten Readiness

 

Oakwood Elementary Preschool School (419) 594-3346

409 Oakwood Street, P.O. Box 37

 

Paulding Preschool (419) 399-4656

405 North Water Street, Paulding, OH  45879

 

Payne Elementary School (419) 263-2512

501 West Townline Street, Payne, OH  45880

 

The Ridge Project (419) 278-0092

J169 State Route 65, McClure, OH 43534

Services: Vocational training (Father w/felony)

Prescription Assistance

Crippled Children and Adult Society

 

Paulding Co. Veteran’s Affairs (419) 399-8285

810 E Perry St, Paulding, OH 45879

Jonathan Lichty, CVSO

Website: www.pcvsc@midohio.twcbc.com

Services: The County Veteran Service Office helps veterans and their families by providing emergency financial assistance, employment and compensation assistance, transportation services, memorial affairs and application and maintenance of VA benefits such as education and health care. 

 

Raven’s Care, Inc. (419) 782-7141

511 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Fax: 419-782-3174 Website: https://ravenscare15.wixsite.com/ravenscare

Services: Prescription assistance, gas vouchers for medical appointments, utility assistance (must have disconnect notice), personal care bank (shampoo, soap, etc.), fresh food vouchers, school supplies, food assistance, limited funding for mammograms, gas vouchers for medical appointments, utility assistance.

 

Salvation Army (419) 399-5671

℅ Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC)

401 E Jackson St, Paulding, OH 45879

NOCAC Child Care Program (419) 784-2150

1933 East 2nd Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Services: subsidized/pays for child care

Clothing Assistance

 

 

Little Sprouts 

 

Social Service Agencies

Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter (419) 227-9700, (800) 272-3900

Website: www.alz.org/nwohio

Meets at the Paulding County Hospital 3rd Wednesday at 4p.m. in the Multi-purpose room.

 

American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345

740 Commerce Dr, Suite B Perrysburg, OH 43551

Website: www.cancer.org

Fax: (877) 227-2838

 

American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio (419) 227-5121

610 S Collett St., Lima, OH 45805

 

Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO) 419-490-7357

6629 W. Central Ave., Suite 1, Toledo, OH 43617

Website: https://asno.org   Email: asno.org@bex.net

Services: support, education, and advocacy to individuals, parents, family members, and professionals affected by autism across the lifespan and the entire autism spectrum in 12 counties in Northwest Ohio, serving: Lucas, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, and Wood.

 

Ability Center of Greater Toledo 866-885-5733

Toledo/Sylvania Main Office

5605 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH  43560

www.abilitycenter.org

Services: various programs for transition, independent living skills, disability awareness, employment, volunteer opportunities

 

Rental Assistance

Flat Rock Creek Apartments (419) 263-3188

505 Orchard Street Payne, OH 45880

Services: Low income housing

 

Habitat for Humanity (419) 399-5818

Paulding, OH 45879

Services: Low cost/No interest home mortgage

 

Maumee Valley Guidance: (800) 569-3980

211 Biede Avenue, Defiance, OH 43512

Emergency Housing (Veteran) Health/Clinic/Counseling

 

Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC) (419) 399-3650

401 E Jackson St, Paulding, OH 45879

Website: https://www.nocac.org/

Services: Rent, Utilities, HEAP credit, PIP payment

 

North Garden Place Apartments (419) 258-2603

511 N Main St, Antwerp, OH 45813

Services: Low income housing

 

PATH Center Homeless Shelter (419) 782-6962

1939 East 2nd Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Services: Homeless Shelter

 

Partridge Place Apartments (419) 399-3822

400 Partridge Place Paulding, OH 45879

Services: Low income housing

 

Patrick’s Place Apartments (419) 399-3344

12280 Dennis St, Paulding, OH 45879

Services: Low income housing

 

Paulding County Ministerial (419) 399-2438

114 W Caroline Street, Paulding, OH 45879

Services: Rent

 

Paulding Co. Veteran’s Affairs (419) 399-8285

810 E Perry St, Paulding, OH 45879

Jonathan Lichty, CVSO

www.pcvsc@midohio.twcbc.com

Services: The County Veteran Service Office helps veterans and their families by providing emergency financial assistance, employment and compensation assistance, transportation services, memorial affairs and application and maintenance of VA benefits such as education and health care. 

 

Ruth’s House (419) 782-1100

Defiance

Services: Women’s Private Domestic Violence Shelter

 

The Sanctuary (419) 636-2460

214 South Main Street, Bryan, OH 43506

Services: Homeless Shelter

 

Salvation Army (419) 399-5671

℅ Northwestern Ohio Community Action (NOCAC)

401 E Jackson St, Paulding, OH 45879

Services: Rent

 

YWCA (419) 238-6639

408 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH 45891

Services: Homeless Shelter/Domestic Violence