Community Resources
Food Insecurity
Seagate Food Bank
Contact: (419) 244-6996; cheri@seagatefoodbank.org
Address: 526 High Street Toledo, OH 43609
Halim Clinic will sign a referral form, and patients can pick up food, diapers, groceries and other supplies on Wednesdays between 12 pm - 1 pm.
Islamic Food Bank of Toledo
Every second Saturday, free hot meals are distributed at the Perrysburg Heights Community Center (12:25 pm - 12:45 pm), Helping Hands of St. Louis (1:00 pm - 1:20 pm), and Toledo Masjid Al Islam (1:25 pm - 1:45 pm).
Sylvania Area Family Services
Contact: (419) 882-8415
Anyone residing in Lucas county outside these zip codes can only visit the pantry once a month. Families that live in the zip codes 43560; 43615; 43617; 43623 can visit the pantry every Thursday. First Tuesday of every month from 10 am – 12 pm families will be given a three month supply of personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc). *You must bring an ID and proof of residency.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Contact: (419) 865-2345
This program provides free nutritious meals to those in need. Open Wednesdays 11 am - 12:15 pm.
Vision Services
Prevent Blindness
Contact: (419) 691-2900
This program provides comprehensive eye care to those in need. Patients must meet certain criteria to be eligible. Patients must meet the 200% federal poverty guidelines & must not be enrolled in any insurance that offers vision insurance.
Women's Health
CommunityCare Women's Health Clinic
Contact: (419) 482-8127
Address: 2150 S Byrne Rd, Toledo, OH 43614
Services include on-site pap smears, pelvic exams, and general women’s wellness exams. Patients must make an appointment beforehand. Open every other Thursday, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Resources for Dementia Patients
National Alzheimer’s Association
Contact: (800) 272-3900
The National Alzheimer’s Association provides a 24/7 free helpline available for around-the-clock care and support. They also provide free care support groups in Toledo.
Dental Services
Mildred Bayer Clinic for the Homeless
Contact : (419) 241-1554
Address: 1415 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604 (Entrance at 15th & Jefferson)
Halim Clinic will sign a referral form, and homeless patients (or those with living insecurities) will be provided with free dental services. Services include evaluations, x-rays, extractions, root canals, fillings, and cleanings. Dental services are only provided on Mondays and Thursdays.
Clothing Services
The Bridge/Monroe Street Neighborhood Center
Contact: (419) 473-1167
Location: 3613 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43606
Provides free clothing on Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1 pm. An ID is required.
Ar-Rahmani Foundation Free Store
Contact: (419) 975-8618
The store provides free clothing/supplies on Tuesdays 9 am - 2 pm and Saturdays 11 am - 3 pm. An ID is required.
Family Services
Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo
Contact: (419) 531-6842
The center provides free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, vitamin prescriptions, and pregnancy and parenting classes. Completing the classes makes you eligible for free baby supplies/diapers.
Child Care Program from Lucas County
Families whose income is at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline, can receive payment for all or part of their monthly child care expenses. Child Care Providers receive payments from Lucas County Job and Family Services so parents may work, attend approved school, or participate in training activities. Subsidies can only be used in one of Lucas County's regulated child care environments. The application for this program is online.
Communication Insecurity
Assurance Wireless
Contact: (888) 321-5880
This company provides free cell phones and cell phone plans to low income families. Individuals interested must fill out a form online. In order to qualify, you must be either within 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or receive food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, or Section 8.
Mental Health Services
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Contact: text "Hope" to 741741 or call 1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
Community Health Worker/Patient Advocates
CareNet
Contact: (419) 842-0800
Halim Clinic will sign a referral form and connect patients to a Community Health Worker for free. Community Health Workers are advocates for disadvantaged patients; they can help with access to medical care and various social services (such as access to transportation, specialty care, legal services, smoking cessation, and food/clothing/housing resources).
Drug & Alcohol Rehab
ColumbusRecoveryCenter.com and DrugRehab.com
These websites have provided researched, fact-based resources for free. Readers can learn about the risks of various substances, the latest approaches to treatment, and real stories of recovery. Columbus Recovery Center also publishes local resource pages for communities across the United States. The web pages includes lists of addiction counselors/centers (not affiliated with ARS) included in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s directory of treatment providers. The Columbus Recovery Center has a team of Recovery Specialists who can help people find local treatment and counseling services, not featured on our website, through their free hotline - the toll free phone number can be found on their website.
Alcohol Help is an educational tool to inform the public on all of the issues surrounding alcohol use disorders. Their web guide provides reliable and extensive information on alcohol addiction to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with the disease. They also have a hotline on their website to help site visitors in need. Their goal is to educate individuals and hopefully prevent chemical dependency from harming more people, since knowledge is power and prevention is awareness.