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OHIO
Community Corrections Association
P.O. Box 6868
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Telephone:
(614) 252-8417 |
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Volunteers of America Northwest Ohio
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CONTACT
INFORMATION |
Address:
(See Counties Served
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1127 Champlain St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604 |
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Telephone: |
(419) 241-7191 |
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Fax: |
(419) 248-1488 |
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E-mail: |
Kim.richards@voanwo.org |
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ADMINISTRATION |
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Executive Director: |
Kim Richards |
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Intake Coordinator: |
Cathy Huston |
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Program Director: |
David Shade |
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PROGRAM
OVERVIEW |
- 3 to 6 month program
- Substance abuse treatment – three level program that includes aftercare, group and individual sessions. Treatment is available in the afternoon and evening to accommodate resident work schedules.
- Education – GED tutoring and instruction.
- Computer lab training skills (beginner through intermediate levels).
- Employment – assist residents in securing employment, referrals to employers, resumes faxed, daily job search forms audited, job site visits and verifications.
- Parenting program – 8 week course utilizing “Positive Parenting” curriculum produced by the Child Welfare League of America.
- Medical education – 8–10 hours per week education on medication concerns and health conditions.
- Recreation.
- Devotional time.
- Community resources utilized for medical, dental and mental health needs.
- Cognitive Behavioral Restructuring
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ADMISSIONS |
REJECTIONS |
- Male adult felony offenders; Male Transitional Control offenders
- Physically and mentally able to work or attend school
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- Long or serious history of violent offenses; Felony sex offense; Arson
- Psychological/physical disorder which program is not designed to treat
- Past record/arrest offense indicating potential threat to the community
- History of poor institution or halfway house adjustment
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FACILITY SERVICES |
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A.A. or N.A., ACA, Adult Basic Education, Assessment/Education, Budgeting, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Emerg. Financial Ast., G.E.D Preparation, Guidance, Home Incarceration, Job Readiness, Life Skills/Other Group, Literacy, Medical Srvcs/Physical |
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COUNTIES SERVED |
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Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Williams, Wood |
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