Community Resources

We hope you find this list of Community Resources helpful to you and your family. Click the name of the resource to be taken to their website for more information.

Resources are listed in alphabetical order by the following categories. Click on the category to be taken to that section on the page. If you would like to search for a specific keyword you can click “CTRL-F” on a computer for the “Find” Function.

Advocacy
Adaptive Services
Aging Services
Blind and Visually Impaired Resources
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Developmental Disabilities Supports
Educational Resources
Emergency Services
Employment Support
Financial Support
Food/Meal Assistance
Housing Assistance
Legal Services
Local Hospitals
Medical Services
Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
Military Resources
Social/Recreational
Support Groups
Transportation Services
Youth Services
Local Sensory Friendly & Adapted Activities

Advocacy

American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)

AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)

The American Association of People with Disabilities is a convener, connector and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.

Access Center for Independent Living

The Access Center for Independent Living works with individuals with significant disabilities in their goals of independence in the community.  They currently provide the independent living services of Information & Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, and Individual Transitioning.

The Arc of Ohio

The Arc of Ohio is the voice of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, friends of people with disabilities and those who work with them.

Disability Rights Ohio

Disability Rights Ohio is a non-profit corporation with a mission to advocate for the human, civil and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio.

National Rehabilitation Association

Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA)

OSDA is a non-profit organization who empowers people with disabilities.  Our goal is to expand awareness of self-determination principles, provide valuable training resources, and promote advocacy efforts.

Adaptive Services

Adaptive Clothing Showroom

Adaptive Clothing Showroom provides clothing and accessories for men, women and children in need of regular or adaptive clothing to help ease the task of independent or aided dressing.  Adaptive clothing is designed for those who are post-op, bedridden, wheelchair bound, or with limited mobility or dexterity.

Emerging Horizons

Emerging Horizons is an online magazine about accessible travel for wheelchair-users to slow walkers.

Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

Fire safety systems are often simply kept to building code, without adding an extra degree of preparedness and accessibility for those wih disabilities. This guide is to provide safety measures for those living at home with a disability by offering escape plans, phone applications with alerts, etc.

Motion Mobility

Pretrom

For over 50 years, PRC has been a leader in giving a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. Since our founding in 1966, PRC has paved the way in the development of speech-generating devices (SGDs) and continues to innovate in the field of augmentative and alternative communication. They are also a pioneer in the field of language and vocabulary development, giving children and adults with communication challenges the ability to participate in life.

Typing Practice with Sense-Lang

Aging Services

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research.  They provide services to those affected by Alzheimer’s, advocate for policy change and scientific funding, and advance research toward prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

Area Agency on Aging

The Area Agency on Aging focuses on matching seniors and their caregivers with the proper services to make their lives easier.  But they also provide expert guidance for adults of any age struggling with limitations.

Chums Program (Life Essentials)

Life Essentials staff facilitate the program by combining education, networking and behavioral activation services. Participants, ages 50 years and older, learn common themes that contribute to their recovery and skills to help maintain their independence, bond with people in similar situations and take back control of their lives.

Graceworks

The Area Agency on Aging focuses on matching seniors and their caregivers with the proper services to make their lives easier.  But they also provide expert guidance for adults of any age struggling with limitations.

Senior Resource Connection

The Area Agency on Aging focuses on matching seniors and their caregivers with the proper services to make their lives easier.  But they also provide expert guidance for adults of any age struggling with limitations.

Blind and Visually Impaired Resources

Bureau Services for the Visually Impaired

Prevent Blindness Ohio works to make sure that everyone has a chance to enjoy a lifetime of healthy vision, starting in infancy and childhood.  They educate families, support research, and advocate for access to care.

Prevent Blindness Ohio

Prevent Blindness Ohio works to make sure that everyone has a chance to enjoy a lifetime of healthy vision, starting in infancy and childhood.  They educate families, support research, and advocate for access to care.

Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Community Services for the Deaf

Community Services for the Deaf, through FSA Dayton, provides services to the deaf or hearing impaired and their families.  Their services include counseling, interpreting services, case management, support groups, advocacy, deaf kids club, summer deaf kids camp, in-service training, peer parent program, family counseling, and regional infant hearing program.

Interpreters for the Deaf

The region’s only Deaf-owned and operated sign language interpreting and C-Print captioning service. Interpreters of the Deaf offers programming including summer camp and interpretation services.

VocaLink

Vocalink Global sparks understanding across languages and cultures, locally and around the world. More than a language service provider, we specialize in creating comprehensive multilingual managed solutions and outstanding customer experiences for our clients. Vocalink provides translation and interpreting services.

Developmental Disabilities Supports

4 Paws for Ability

4 Paws for Ability enriches the lives of children with disabilities by training and placing quality, task-trained service dogs.

Access Center for Independent Living

The Access Center for Independent Living works with individuals with significant disabilities in their goals of independence in the community.  They currently provide the independent living services of Information & Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, and Individual Transitioning.

Autism Society of Dayton

DAS exists to advocate for, support, and educate families living with autism.  The Dayton Autism Society serves families from the greater Miami Valley and an estimated 8,000 families living with autism.

Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides, coordinates, and monitors services and supports for eligible individuals and their families that promotes a pathway to individual success.

Developmental Disabilities of Clark County

Developmental Disabilities of Clark County assists people who have developmental disabilities to live, work and participate in our community.  They serve three functions: administrator, funder, and authorizer of services.

Dayton Asperger Resource Network

The group was formed to meet the needs of families whose children have been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or other High Functioning forms of Autism (HFA).

Dayton Autism Networking Team

The Dayton Autism Networking Team offers an opportunity to meet other families and discuss topics geared toward meeting the unique needs of children with multi-sensory processing disorders in a variety of settings.

Dayton Autism Society

The Dayton Autism Society (DAS) is a non-profit organization which is made up of a board of volunteers who are parents, family members, professionals in the field of disability services, and other interested persons.  DAS exists to advocate for, support, and educate families living with autism.

Department of Developmental Disabilities

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) oversees a statewide system of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.  DODD does this by developing services that ensure an individual’s health and safety, encourage participation in the community, increase opportunities for meaningful employment, and provide residential services and support from early childhood through adulthood.

Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides services and support for clients with differing abilities in the Greene County Community.  Providing services from early childhood, through adulthood and elderly life stages, the Board is committed to assisting eligible individuals in making choices and achieving a life of increasing capabilities so that they may live, work, and play in our community.

Epilepsy Foundation Greater Dayton Region

The Epilepsy Foundation is an ally for individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures.  The Foundation works to prevent, control, and cure epilepsy through community services; public education; federal and local advocacy; and supporting research into new treatments and therapies.  The Foundation works to ensure that people with seizures have the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest potential.

Life Course Tools

The Charting the LifeCourse Framework was created BY FAMILIES to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Individuals and families may focus on their current situation and stage of life but may also find it helpful to look ahead to think about life experiences that will help move them toward an inclusive, productive life in the future.

Even though it was originally created for people with disabilities, this universally-designed framework may be used by any person or family making a life plan, regardless of life circumstances.

Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Miami County’s local board of developmental disabilities mission is to empower people with developmental disabilities to live, work and play as full members of our community. The organization provides service coordination and funding for residential care, adult day services and job training to many individuals served by the program.

Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc.

The early childhood development programs provided by Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc. concentrate on literacy and school readiness for children ages zero to five.

Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association

The Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association provides information, resources and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and their communities.

Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services (MCBDDS)

The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services (MCBDDS) is the local government agency that coordinates services for children and adults in Montgomery County who have a diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability.  It also offers a variety of direct services for individuals with developmental disabilities that are locally funded through the Montgomery County Human Services Levy, including Behavior Support, Early Intervention, Mental Health, Recreation and Respite, and Residential Placement Services.

National Down Syndrome Society

The National Down Syndrome Society resources include a helpline, information for new and expectant parents, local support, health care information, therapies and development, wellness, education, research, and much more.

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) is one of a national network of state councils, committed to self-determination and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.  Their mission is to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life in Ohio.

Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA)

OSDA is a non-profit organization who empowers people with disabilities.  Our goal is to expand awareness of self-determination principles, provide valuable training resources, and promote advocacy efforts.

Preble County Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Preble County Board of DD is responsible for the coordination and management of services and programs that serve Preble County citizens with developmental disabilities. The board operates under federal, state, and local statute and rules to provide these services.

Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides services and supports to more than 1,800 people in Warren County who have developmental disabilities. The mission of the board is supporting people with disabilities and their families to achieve what is important to them.

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Educational Resources

Disability Resources for College Students: Campus and Community Support, Expert Advice, & Rights for Students with Disabilities

This guide was created to bring awareness to rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities, help them learn how to take advantage of myriad services, and provide expert advice from a postsecondary education administrator who has spent years serving college students with disabilities.

Financial Aid for College Students With Disabilities

College can be expensive for anyone, but it can be especially costly for those with disabilities. Some classroom accommodations are paid for out-of-pocket, medical bills tend to be much higher, and even transportation costs can be greater than what a typical student would have to pay to get to and from class. These are just a few of the reasons why it’s so important for students with disabilities to have ample funding options available to them. This guide focuses on those options, with the goal of helping students with disabilities find the resources they need to pay for and succeed in college.

Scholarships for for Students with Disabilities

View a list of the current disability scholarships offered by various foundations and organizations for students with disabilities, as well as those specifically aimed towards students with learning disabilities, hearing or visual impairments, psychological disabilities, or mobility impairments.

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

One of the best ways to pay for college is with a scholarship. Scholarships are offered by private companies, organizations, schools and more, and the funds do not have to be paid back. This list includes some of the best scholarship options for students with disabilities listed by type of disability.

Emergency Services

9-1-1

The 911 system was designed to provide a universal, easy-to-remember number for people to reach police, fire or emergency medical assistance.. If you need emergency assistance, dial 911 immediately.

American Red Cross

As reflected in the Red Cross mission, the Greater Cincinnati-Dayton Region seeks to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to natural and other disasters through the immediate mobilization of people and resources and the provision of community, workplace and school-based training.

Crisis Care at Samaritan Behavioral Healthcare

Samaritan Behavioral Health’s Crisis Care Program offers a hotline, warmline, screening & triage, emergency walk-ins, pre-hospital screenings, mobile crisis services, crisis counseling and crisis debriefing to any adult, adolescent or child regardless of their ability to pay.  24-hour suicide prevention and crisis counseling telephone line: 937-224-4646.

Domestic Violence Hotline

Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers to The Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information, educational services and referral services in more than 200 languages.

Montgomery County Children Services

Protecting children and strengthening families are the core of Montgomery County Children Services’ mission. We investigate thousands of claims of abuse and neglect each year, and we prevent dangerous situations by working with families and providing them with helpful resources. If you see a situation of concern in your family or someone else’s family, please reach out to us by calling 224-KIDS (5437).  

Poison Control

The poison control tool determines how dangerous an exposure is based on the information you give us. Don’t hesitate to call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for immediate and expert assistance if you took too much of a medicine, swallowed something that might be poisonous, splashed a product on your eye or skin, or inhaled fumes, etc. If you’re already in a panic, there’s no substitute for the calming voice of a specialist. So don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call Poison Control when you need help.

Suicide Prevention Hotline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. Call 1-800-273-8255.

Employment Support

Clothes That Work

Clothes That Work empowers clients to secure and maintain employment by providing interview and workplace appropriate clothing, confidence building education, and coaching services.

Ohio Means Jobs

The mission of the Workforce One Investment Area workforce development system is to provide an educated and highly qualified workforce that meets or exceeds the current and future needs of employers.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency that partners with Ohioans with disabilities to achieve quality employment and independence.  They also make determinations on Social Security disability.

United Rehabilitation Services

Our mission in Employment Services is to enhance the lives of the individuals we serve and communities in which we live through work-related training and activities. Our program offers a broad range of assessment, training and job placement services to adults and high school students to ensure our participants are equipped with the job skills, self-confidence and one-on-one supports they need to reach their personal employment goals and achieve financial independence.

Financial Support

Gorman-Hewitt-Ayars Fund of the United Rehabilitation Services Foundation

Applications are taken for funds to be used for the acquisition of appliances, support aids, augmentative communication equipment, home modification, reasonable administrative costs with assessed needs and Camperships on a needed basis.

Job and Family Services

Their mission is protecting children and the elderly, strengthening families and individuals, and providing opportunities through coordinated services for the residents of Montgomery County.

Social Security Administration

Social Security is committed to helping maintain the basic well-being and protection of the people we serve. Social Security supports their customers by delivering financial support, providing superior customer service, and ensuring the safety and security of your information.

Stable Account

A STABLE Account is an investment account available to eligible individuals with disabilities. STABLE Accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain public benefits programs, like Medicaid or SSI. Earnings in your STABLE Account are not subject to federal income tax, so long as you spend them on “Qualified Disability Expenses.”

STABLE Accounts have some similar features to normal bank accounts, but they are not checking or savings accounts. STABLE Accounts are investment accounts, similar to 529 college savings accounts or 401(k) retirement accounts. When you deposit money into your STABLE Account, your money will be invested in different options that you choose. While you can still withdraw and spend your money whenever you need it, a STABLE Account also allows you to grow your money and to save long-term for disability expenses.

The Disability Foundation

The mission of The Disability Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities by complementing public benefits through the prudent management of financial resources.

Food/Meal Assistance

Catholic Social Services

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley strengthens individuals and families in need through actions of faith, service and charity. Catholic Social Services provides children education, mobility management, poverty services, pregnancy and parenting support, professional counseling, refugee resettlements, senior services and supervised visitation.

Good Neighbor House

Good Neighbor House believes that nobody should go to bed hungry. That’s why we provide Dayton area families food and nutritional services, including fresh food from our garden on-site.

Gospel Mission

The Gospel Mission operates a comprehensive inner-city mission near downtown Dayton, Ohio. It is open to men and women, young and old, of any race, belief, or circumstance. The Gospel Mission provides food, clothing, education and social services to anyone in need.

House of Bread

The House of Bread was founded with the belief that no one deserves to go hungry. Over 30 years since the first meal was served, the House of Bread today operates with that very principle. We prevent hunger by offering a hot, nutritious, lunchtime meal 7 days a week. Staff and volunteers work together, primarily using donated food, to prepare the meal each day.

Life Enrichment Center (Meals Assistance)

Early in 2019, there will be an opportunity for individuals who attend classes and activities to select their own groceries, including fresh produce, dairy products, frozen items, personal hygiene and household cleaners, through our newly expanded Choice Pantry.  A warm morning meal is served on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m

WIC- Women, Infants and Children

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Housing Services

Community Action Partnership

The mission of Miami Valley Community Action Partnership is to work in partnership with local communities to eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty and to promote individual independence and self-sufficiency.

Greater Dayton Premier Management

Greater Dayton Premier Management provides decent, safe, affordable housing to Montgomery County residents who would not be able to afford suitable housing otherwise. As the single point of contact for affordable housing throughout the county, GDPM administers three primary programs to help low-income individuals and families access high-quality housing.

Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities

Resources and Funding Strategies for making your home more accessible.

Homefull

Homefull works to end homelessness by providing housing, services, advocacy and education. Homefull provides case management and programming for the gateway shelter system. Our case managers work one-on-one with clients in the gateway shelters with the primary goal of moving them into appropriate permanent housing, and out of the shelter system. Homefull also provides educational classes for shelter clients, including basic life skills and job search and employability courses.

Miami Valley Housing Opportunities

Established in 1991, Miami Valley Housing Opportunities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the housing needs of many of our community’s most vulnerable citizens. We provide appropriate, safe and affordable housing for many who would otherwise be homeless.

Miami Valley Fair Housing Center

Miami Valley Fair Housing Center seeks to eliminate housing discrimination against all persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or any other characteristic protected under state or local laws.

Linda Vista

Linda Vista provides housing and a high quality program that teaches self-sufficiency to homeless women ready for change. Linda Vista provides case management services and groups that help educate on social skills, parenting responsibilities , job readiness, education, wellness and money management.

St. Vincent DePaul Gateway Shelter for Men

St. Vincent de Paul operates the Gateway Shelter for Women and Families, a 24-hour emergency homeless shelter serving single women and families with children. Men with spouses and/or children are also housed in this facility along with their families. The shelter provides three meals daily, clothing, personal care items, mail and message services, and access to case management who help our guests in finding appropriate housing to meet their individual/family needs.

St. Vincent DePaul Apple St Shelter for Families

St. Vincent de Paul operates the Gettysburg Gateway for Men. This is a 24-hour emergency homeless shelter serving single men. Men with spouses and/or children are housed in our Gateway Shelter for Women and Families at Apple Street. The Gettysburg Gateway shelter provides three meals daily, clothing, personal care items, mail and message services, job seeking services and access to case management who assist our guests in finding appropriate supportive housing to meet their individual needs.

Legal Services

Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO)

Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) and Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) are non-profit regional law firms that provide high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in western Ohio achieve self reliance, and equal justice and economic opportunity.

Life Essentials Guardianship Program

Life Essentials trains volunteers and employs staff to take on this critical role as guardian. Guardians work with their clients to ensure s/he has the best possible life and lives in the least restrictive environment. Guardians become the advocate and voice for those who are unable to speak for themselves.

Ohio Department of Youth Services

DYS is committed to providing young people with education, behavioral health care, and other services they need to help them transform their lives .

Pro Seniors, Inc.

Pro Seniors is committed to educating older adults and their caregivers about the wide variety of legal and long-term care issues that impact their lives.

Local Hospitals

Dayton Children’s

Dayton Children’s offers a full range of primary and specialty health care services for infants, children and teens. Pediatric experts in more than 35 specialty areas have the special training and experience needed to care for children of all ages. From the tiniest infants in our NICU to expert cancer care and pediatric surgery, we are the only hospital in the region with a full-time dedication to children.

Grandview Hospital

Grandview Medical Center, a part of Kettering Health Network. As a part of a nationally recognized healthcare system, Grandview offers outstanding patient quality and safety and over 20 specialties, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, surgery, and trauma services.  Grandview is a full service hospital.

Kettering Hospital

Our flagship hospital, Kettering Medical Center, stands proudly in Kettering, Ohio. From top quality in the nation, to compassionate cancer care, to state-of-the-art technology like cardiac stereotaxis, we’re committed to the health and wellness of our community. Kettering Hospital is a full service hospital.

Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) is located in southwest Ohio. Recognized as the leading health care resource in the Dayton region, MVH has earned a reputation for excellence by offering the highest quality services delivered by compassionate, experienced health care professionals. Miami Valley Hospital is located at One Wyoming Street, off South Main Street (Route 48) in Dayton.

Miami Valley Hospital North

With advanced capabilities and services that continue to complement our emergency care, in-patient beds, and outpatient services, we are proud to offer a level of care to the communities we serve. Miami Valley Hospital North is in north Dayton in the city of Englewood, with easy access off I-70 on St. Rt. 48. MVHN is a full service hospital with an emergency department.

Southview Hospital

Southview Medical Center serves the south Dayton, Ohio suburbs including Centerville, Kettering, West Carrollton, Moraine, Miamisburg, Springboro, Bellbrook, and Waynesville. Our 116-bed hospital and medical campus is conveniently located off I-675. Southview is a full service hospital with a maternity center.

Sycamore Hospital

Sycamore Medical Center is a full-service hospital located minutes west of the Dayton Mall on Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Miamisburg, Ohio. Residents of Warren, Butler and southern Montgomery counties have quick and easy access to high-quality, health care.  

Medical Services

Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton

Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton (CHCGD) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007 through collaboration between local hospital systems and Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County. CHCGD was formed to improve access to high-quality, affordable primary health care in the region. We provide care for patients of all ages at six convenient locations.

Five Rivers Health Centers

Five Rivers Health Centers began in 2011 as a medical home for the low-income patients of Dayton, Ohio, by providing both primary and specialty care services to patients through the academic rotations for the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (WSUBSOM) residency and fellowship programs. Fiver Rivers offers dental care, family services, pharmacy and Samaritan homeless clinic.

Good Neighbor House

Good Neighbor House offers a full range of Human and Health Services to the community as we collaborate with many local agencies to assist clients. Good Neighbor House offers medical, eye and dental services at affordable prices.

Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County

Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County works to safeguard the health of Montgomery County. We reach out to all people, regardless of race, age, or income level, and work toward helping those in need. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by achieving the goals of public health: prevention, promotion and protection.

Sinclair Dental Hygiene Clinic

Our services are limited to preventive care. This is an educational setting and the dental hygienist is a student. All services performed by the student hygienist are carefully evaluated by highly qualified instructors. Several services are available at a low cost.

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Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services

Access Hospital

Access Hospital Dayton offers high-quality, person-centered mental health services as well specialized dual diagnosis services for our patients with co-occurring substance use disorders. Access Hospital Dayton treatment team staff are trained and legally qualified to provide a full range of mental health services to individual clients and their families.

ADAMHS of Montgomery County

The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) of Montgomery County is responsible for the planning, funding and monitoring of public mental health and alcohol and other drug addiction services.  Their mission is helping to promote wellness and recovery that reinforces and sustains healthy individuals, families, and communities that are free from stigma related to mental illness and addictions.

CAM- Consumer Advocacy Model

Consumer Advocacy Model works with adults experiencing alcohol, drug, and/or mental health problems with a focus on persons with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. CAM has many services along with psychiatric services, medication management, case management, individual and family counseling and many more.

Cornerstone Project

Cornerstone Project has a mission is to provide caring and compassionate support to you in your efforts to achieve your recovery goal. Cornerstone Project has an  outpatient program to help you overcome addiction and achieve recovery. We help you manage the symptoms of addiction through careful and monitored use of medications and individual and group counseling.

Crisis Care at Samaritan Behavioral  Healthcare

Samaritan Behavioral Health’s Crisis Care Program offers a hotline, warmline, screening & triage, emergency walk-ins, pre-hospital screenings, mobile crisis services, crisis counseling and crisis debriefing to any adult, adolescent or child regardless of their ability to pay.  24-hour suicide prevention and crisis counseling telephone line: 937-224-4646.

Eastway Behavioral Healthcare

Eastway Behavioral Healthcare’s mission is to advance the overall health and security of individuals and the community by providing excellent behavioral healthcare, rehabilitation and housing services and to advocate on behalf of individuals with special needs.

Ellis Human Development

Ellis Institute provide low-cost, high-quality psychotherapy, counseling, and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in Greater Dayton region and Southwest Ohio. Ellis Human Development Institute offers individual, couples, families and group counseling, parent training, support groups, and other specialized services.

Family Service Association/Family Services

Family Services Associations mission is to strengthen families and communities through counseling, education, community building and advocacy. Family Service Association provides groups relating to substance abuse, parenting education, anger management, sign language and many more. Family Service Associations is home for the Womanline that provides counseling services for women who have experienced domestic violence, sexual abuse or is struggling with an eating disorder.

MCBDDS- Mental Health Services

The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services (MCBDDS) is the first County Board of DD in the 88 counties in Ohio to provide specialized Mental Health services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide mental health services that are sensitive to the unique needs of individuals deemed eligible to receive County Board services.

Nova Behavioral Health

NOVA Behavioral Health provides access to care and clinical services that assist each individual in their efforts to begin or strengthen their recovery journey. Nova’s goal is to support the individual not only in their recovery, but to also help them identify healthy supports who will become integral in the recovery process. Nova Behavioral Health offers alcohol & drug treatment, mental health treatment and employment opportunities.

Places, INC.

PLACES cares for adults diagnosed with mental health disorders, including the homeless, by providing housing and the supportive services they need to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives.

Project C.U.R.E.

Project C.U.R.E., Inc. is a non-profit drug rehabilitation program that  provides professional rehabilitative and support services to people with substance abuse problems in Montgomery County. Project C.U.R.E., Inc. provides comprehensive, recovery oriented substance abuse treatment with dignity and respect. Professional and accredited services include counseling, methadone administration and case management.

Recovery Works Healing Center (Multiple Locations)

Recovery Works Healing Center is an outpatient drug & alcohol treatment center with mental health services which include youth services. Recovery Works Healing Center provides an exceptional level of counseling that is needed to help individuals achieve recovery in individual and group settings.

Salvation Army (ARC)

ARC is a program for anyone 21 and up that suffers with an alcohol and drug addiction. ARC offers a six to nine month residential program for both men (58 beds) and women (12 beds). No payment necessary for those experiencing hardship such as homelessness or unemployment.

South Community

South Community Inc. is a private not-for-profit corporation providing mental health, substance use and integrated care in the greater Miami Valley. South Community provides services such as Outpatient Treatment, Case Management/Service Coordination and Partial Hospitalization for both adult, child and adolescent.

Suicide Prevention Hotline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

Turning Point (MVH Outpatient)

Turning Point offers several treatment options to help you find solutions of having difficulties in your life with drinking or drug use. Turning point provides both intensive outpatient alcohol and drug treatment and standard outpatient programs for adults age 18 and older to help to motivate and encourage you so you can improve your quality of life.

UMADAOP of Dayton, Inc

The mission of the Dayton Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program, Incorporated (UMADAOP) is to ensure that culturally appropriate prevention, treatment and recovery services are available and accessible to all Montgomery County residents, with a focus toward the African-American, Hispanic/Latino and underserved population.

Woodhaven Treatment Center

Woodhaven Treatment Center is a drug and alcohol treatment center that accepts all forms of Ohio Medicaid in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Woodhaven Treatment Center offers residential treatment, outpatient services, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention and withdrawal management.

Women’s Recovery Center

The Women’s Recovery Center provides comprehensive addiction treatment, prevention and education programs that are client-centered, family-based and recovery-focused. Women’s Recovery Center has  three-stage, comprehensive addiction treatment programs include trauma recovery education, family roles and relationships education, parenting classes, art therapy, individual needs assessment, case management and relapse prevention education.

 

Military Services

Dayton VA Medical Center

The Dayton VAMC is a state of the art teaching facility that has been serving Veterans for 150 years.The Dayton VA Medical Center provides a full range of health care through medical, surgical, mental health (inpatient and outpatient), home and community health programs, geriatric (nursing home), physical medicine and therapy services, neurology, oncology, dentistry, and hospice.

Exceptional Family Member Program

The Exceptional Family Member Program, EFMP, offers many services for military families.  They can assist by identifying and enrolling family members with special medical or educational needs, finding out what services are available in your present or new duty station and support families with information, referrals and non-clinical case management to access services.

Military Child Care Aware of America

They serve children and families by supporting the development of child care systems with highly skilled professionals who create high-quality, nurturing environments that allow children to fulfill their greatest potential.  Military families rely on Child Care Aware® of America to administer a referral and subsidy fee assistance program to support their child care needs.

Social/Recreational

Bridge Riding for the Disabled

Bridge Riding for the Disabled is a program that serves many individuals with a variety of diagnosis ranging from those with cerebral palsy, autism,developmental disabilities, strokes and multiple sclerosis.  The horses and volunteers work through issues with balance, tight muscles, communication skills and improving overall independence.

“I Can Do It, Too!” Adaptive Gymnastics

The Ohio Sports Academy in Springboro offers this class designed for children of all ages with minimal to moderate challenges with developmental delay, attention deficit, Autism, Sensory issues, coordination problems, fear of movement and more.  The program combines sensory, gross motor and gymnastics activities which will improve strength, flexibility, balance, direction following, and confidence in the student.  The program is designed to provide an opportunity for children with special needs to participate in a movement program as a recreation activity in addition to other therapies.

Miami Valley Adapted Sports

Miami Valley Adapted Sports is a Paralympic Sports Club that works through cooperative partnerships to provide recreational and competitive sporting opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities.  MVAS provides programs that promote physical fitness, character building and friendship.  MVAS advocates for equal opportunities for disabled individuals through education, training and networking.

Miracle League

The Miracle League of Warren County & Greater Dayton work to establish and sustain baseball programs for people (of all ages) with disabilities.  Their objective is to provide an opportunity for those individuals to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing baseball.

So All May Worship Gospel Outreach

The mission of SAMWGO is to “establish community partnerships, empower our churches, and enable all worshipers to express and experience the Lord’s presence” in every community who does not have direct access to places of worship. SAMWGO aims to accomplish this task by bringing together area churches as one united body to share manpower and resources necessary to staff worship services held at multiple community locations. The mission is operated by a local pastor who recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers and worship leaders from various churches to facilitate these worship services.

Special Olympics Ohio

Special Olympics Ohio provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  Special Olympics contributes to the physical, social, and psychological development of the athletes.  Through successful experiences in sports, they gain confidence and build a positive self-image which carries over into the classroom, home, job and community.

The Riding Centre

The Riding Centre Association is a nonprofit organization that provides a foundation in safe riding and the care and management of horses through affordable lessons to children and adults of diverse capabilities from Yellow Springs, Ohio and surrounding communities.

South Dayton TOP Soccer

T.O.P. Soccer Is a national US Youth Soccer program created for children and young adults with disabilities.  Any child or young adult ages 5 and up that are not able to compete effectively in their local “recreational” league for any reason, are welcome to play. South Dayton T.O.P. Soccer is an all-volunteer program with emphasis on fun and participation, not winning.  Coaches are instructed to provide equal opportunity for all children, regardless of their ability.  While we’re based in the Centerville/Washington Township area, children from all areas are invited to play.  Last year we had over 150 children and young adults participate.

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

Dayton Fibro Fighters

The purpose of this group is to provide those struggling with fibromyalgia/chronic pain or chronic fatigue with face-to-face interaction from others who understand what life is like battling this disease.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multi-lingual and multicultural membership . We offer recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

Sibling Leadership Network

The purpose of the Sibling Leadership Network is to  promote a broad network of siblings who share the experience of disability and people concerned with sibling issues by connecting them to social, emotional, governmental, and provisional supports across the lifespan enabling them to be effective advocates with their brother and sister, and to serve as change agents for themselves and their families

Spina Bifida Support Group

The Miami Valley Spina Bifida Organization exists to connect, support, and educate those affected by Spina Bifida in the greater Dayton region.

United Rehabilitation Services Caregiver Support Group

At United Rehabilitation Services (URS), we recognize the challenges caregivers face meeting the needs of their loved ones living with disabilities. The Adult Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by our staff to provide a therapeutic atmosphere with information designed to support anyone who is providing care to an adult or senior with a disability. Topics include building a support system, importance of self-care and learning about community resources and funding options.

United Rehabilitation Services Parent Support Group

The Parent Support Group is facilitated by parents and uses a program called “Raising Special Kids.” Topics include exploring intense emotional responses, experiencing the gifts your child offers, expressing feelings of loss, practicing self-care and self-appreciation, strengthening bonds with your child and family as a whole and more. The program is offered in eight sessions during the school year from September to May and includes free dinner and child care.

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Transportation

Greater Dayton RTA

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is the public transit agency that citizens count on in Montgomery County and western Greene County.

RTA Connect Paratransit

Paratransit service is provided to persons who, because of their disabilities, are unable to independently travel on the public transit system.

Link Dayton Bike Share

Link makes it economical and convenient to use bikes for trips that are too far to walk but too short to drive.   Link Bike is good for your health and for the environment.

Mobility Works

Vehicle Modifications and Car Insurance

Helping those with disabilities navigate driving from modifications to insurance

Youth Services

Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)

The Children with Medical Handicaps Program (BCMH) is a health care program in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). BCMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for the services their children need.

DayBreak

Daybreak operates the Miami Valley’s only 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency youth shelter and has grown to include outreach, prevention, transitional housing, life-skills education, and other follow-up services for runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth.

Dayton Children’s Hospital

Dayton Children’s offers a full range of primary and specialty health care services for infants, children and teens. Pediatric experts in more than 35 specialty areas have the special training and experience needed to care for children of all ages.

Guide for Family Caregivers (Disability.gov)

This website gives advice and links to resources to caregivers. Some of the links provide information on eldercare, caring for someone with a disability, respite coalitions, medication management, nursing home information, how to take care of yourself, and more.

Help Me Grow

Help Me Grow is a voluntary family support program for pregnant women or new parents.  Offered in every county of the state through a well-established network, Help Me Grow is an evidence-based program that promotes healthy growth and development for babies and young children.  Their home visitors are well-trained professionals who use a non-judgmental and compassionate approach that empowers parents with skills, tools and confidence to nurture the healthy growth of their children.

Just Like You Dolls

Just Like You Dolls is a family-owned small business that creates dolls that are “Just Like You”! They offer Cochlear Implants, Glasses, Walkers, Diabetes Devices, and many other options! The business was inspired by their daughter with hearing loss that wanted a doll that was just like her!

Miami Valley Tutoring Services (MVTS)

Miami Valley Tutoring Services (MVTS) is dedicated to providing therapeutic and academic intervention for children, adolescents and young adults with special needs.  MVTS specializes in serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

Montgomery County Youth Resource Center

The Youth Resource Center is a place for Montgomery County youth, ages 14 to 24, to get connected to resources to help them attain their education, employment and health goals.

Preschool Promise

Preschool Promise is making quality Preschool for 4-year-olds more available and affordable to Dayton and Kettering families.

Samaritan Behavioral Health – YCATS

Young Children’s Assessment and Treatment Services (YCATS) is a program is designed for children 6 and under experiencing challenges such as: behavioral concerns, including disruptive or aggressive behaviors, attention and hyperactivity issues, trauma, developmental issues such as autism or pervasive developmental disorders, and attachment problems.

Sibling Support Project

The Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns.

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Sensory Friendly & Adapted Activities in our Community:

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Chuck E. Cheese’s offers Sensory Sensitive Sundays on the first Sunday of every month. They open two hours early and have reduced lighting and noise, show and music turned off or down, limited appearances by Chuck E. and food and games are offered.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s Sensory Sunday program offers extended hours for local families with a loved one who has a sensory disorder, such as autism. During these special hours, the Museum will adjust lighting and sound, have trained volunteers and additional staff, and offer programs that appeal to families who could benefit from a less stimulating atmosphere.  Sensory Sundays are typically offered once a quarter.

Scene75 is offering a free program for those with special needs on the first Thursday of every month. The program has been developed to help improve social and motor skills, hand and eye coordination, reaction time, and recognition… all in a safe, controlled and FUN environment.  Includes $10 Arcade Game Card, One Spin Zone Ride, Nine holds of Black Light Mini Golf and 30 mins in the Chaos Room! Siblings can participate too but are charged $14.99 each.

Get Air Sports in Huber Heights is now offering “Sensory Saturday” jump time on the first and third Saturday of every month from 9-11 am!

King’s Island in Mason, Ohio has some great resources for people with special needs who wish to visit their amusement park!

The Victoria Theatre Association offers some of their family-friendly productions as Sensory-Friendly shows. These productions are specifically designed for children with an autism spectrum disorder, other sensory processing diagnoses, and other special needs. You can expect a reduction of loud or jarring sounds, the absence of flashing or strobe lighting on stage, modification of house lights during the performance, and a judgement-free environment where all patrons can feel free to vocalize or move around the theatre if they need to. At no time, will anyone be asked to leave the performance due to sound, movement or behaviors related to differing cognitive/developmental abilities.

AMC Movie Theatre in West Chester is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.

COSI Center of Science and Industry near Columbus has been working with experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Autism Society Central Ohio, and other community focus groups to develop video tutorials which will allow our guests affected by Autism or other sensory sensitivity the opportunity to see exhibits and learn more about COSI before visiting. They also offer a Sensory Friendly Environment Map and a Calming Room free for use whenever COSI is open.

AccessAbility is a collaboration between the Washington Township Recreation Center, Centerville-Washington Park District and Washington-Centerville Public Library! AccessAbility rotates locations based on the monthly host. Activities will be adapted to give participants of all ages and abilities an enriching sensory, social and physical experience.

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