To see if you qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits

Social Security
Federal Building
401 West North St
Lima, OH 45801

Local Number (419) 228-7401
Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY (419) 227-8262

You can also apply online at this web address:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/

To see if you qualify for BSVI (Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired) services:

Defiance BSVI
101 Clinton St., Suite 1100
Defiance, OH 43512-2165

419) 784-2535
TTY (419) 784-4561
FAX (419) 782-0934
1-800-686-6447

For Information on BSVI: http://www.rsc.state.oh.us/bvrbvsi/default.aspx

To see if you qualify for JFS services:

Van Wert County Job and Family Services
114 East Main St.
P.O. Box 595
Van Wert, Ohio 45891-0595

Phone: 419-238-5430
Fax: 419-238-6045
TTY/TDD: 419-238-5498

For Information on JFS: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocomm_root/1000AboutUs.stm

To see if you qualify for utility bills assistance:

Van Wert Community Action Commission
114 E. Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891

Phone: (419) 238-4544
Fax: (419) 238-4162

To see if you qualify for a discounted drug program:

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Phone: 1-877-RX-4-OHIO (1877-794-6446)

Website: http://www.rxforohio.org/