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FREE LEGAL HELP

Get help with civil legal matters including debtor/creditor issues, foreclosures, bankruptcy advice, eviction, family law issues, and more. 

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Services are subject to change.

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.

Schedule:
Tuesdays | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 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.

Learn how to complete a living will and designate a healthcare power of attorney with Sara Chambers, BSN, RN, CHPN, Community Educator with Hospice of Northwest Ohio. After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to set up a one-to-one appointment with a certified facilitator to complete these forms – for free!
 
The fourth Wednesday of every month will feature an educational presentation related to Ohio and Michigan documents.
 
Schedule: (no appointment needed)
  • (W) Jan. 29 | Washington | 6 – 7 p.m.
  • (W) Feb. 26 | West Toledo | 10 – 11 a.m.
  • (W) March 26 | Sanger | 6 – 7 p.m.
  • (W) April 23 | Oregon | 6 – 7 p.m.
  • (W) May 28 | Sylvania | 6 – 7 p.m.
  • (W) June 25 | South | 10 – 11 a.m.
  • (W) Aug. | Maumee | 6 – 7 p.m.
  • (W) Sept. 24 | Birmingham | 10 – 11 a.m.
  • (W) Oct. 22 | King Road | 10 – 11 a.m.
  • (W) Nov. 26 | Point Place | 10 – 11 a.m.
This presentation will include (but is not limited to):
  • The history of advance directives
  • How to complete a LW/HC-POA
  • Surrogate decision-maker rules for each state
  • Time for questions and answers
For any questions related to advance care planning, advance directives, or advocating for yourself should you become seriously ill or injured please contact Sara at: