Ohio justice bus

BRINGING RESOURCES TO YOU

Get the help you need directly from community partners at your Library. Services include:
  • Legal help
  • Education help
  • Food help
  • Housing, eviction, and rental assistance
  • Reentry
  • Mental health referrals
The current scheduled services are listed below. Click here for health services.
 
If you need immediate help, dial 211 to connect with the United Way.
 
If you are interested in providing a service, please complete this form.
Every other Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Main Library
  • Referrals to mental health and/or physical health services
  • Referrals to housing opportunities and programs
  • Referrals to eviction prevention resources
  • Information about CSMM programs and services
    • Emergency Services (meals, clothing, referrals, daily support)
    • Ready For Life program
    • Workforce Development classes
    • GED classes and tutoring
  • Answer questions/refer to other community resources

The Ohio Justice Bus is a mobile legal aid office that offers free legal advice to low-income residents. Residents can visit Library locations below to talk to an attorney privately about civil legal matters including debtor/creditor issues, foreclosures, bankruptcy advice, eviction, family law issues, and more. Services are walk up only (no appointment) and available on a first come, first served basis.

The Ohio Justice Bus is powered by the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, American Electric Power Foundation, and the Supreme Court of Ohio. Presented in partnership by the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, the Lucas County Law Library, and the Toledo Bar Association.

First Tuesday of the Month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Sanger Branch
Third Tuesday of the Month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Oregon Branch
  • Behavioral health and counseling
  • Drug and alcohol addiction counseling
  • Emergency Choice Food Pantry
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee resource network
  • Financial stability program
  • Reentry transition services
Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at various locations.
 
First Thursdays | Main Library | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Second Thursdays | Oregon Branch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Third Thursdays | Mott Branch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fourth Thursdays | Locke Branch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
 
Representatives from Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available including grants and scholarships.
 
Learn more about:
  • Associate Degree programs
  • Short-term certificates in high-demand areas
  • Free GED classes
  • A four-week CDLA truck driving program
  • Prior Learning Assessment (earning college credit for work experience)
 
For more information contact the Owens Admissions Office at (567) 661-7777.
With the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance with:
  • GED program referrals
  • Completing/processing college applications
  • Completing FAFSA applications
  • Student loan default resolution
  • Financial literacy training
  • Career exploration
TRIO EOC is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Education. 
To schedule an appointment, call (567) 661-7300.
 
First and third Tuesdays: Mott | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
First and Third Wednesdays: Sanger 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays: Kent 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Every Thursday: Main | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
Tuesdays at Main Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa or Wood County with a health or human service need. Connect with Community Resource Advisors 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1 (or 800-650-HELP), by texting your zip code to 898-211, or by visiting the 2-1-1 to You table at Main Library.
Get information about:
  • Food, Housing and Utility Assistance
  • Employment Services
  • Childcare
  • Healthcare
  • Legal Services
  • Veteran Services
  • Tax Preparation Services
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • And more!
Community Resource Advisors are trained to listen, ask questions, assess needs and connect callers to community resources from 2-1-1’s large database of national, state and local resources.
The YWCA of Northwest Ohio and Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is onsite at Main Library to help connect you to vital resources like Child Care Resource and Referral, Youth Development, Victim Services, Healthy Connections and Racial Justice, and permanent Housing.
 
Conveniently located at the parking garage level at Main Library. Free parking.
 
Hours:
Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
 
Call 419-255-5519 to schedule an appointment (walk ins welcome, scheduling preferred).