HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Get free blood pressure, blood sugar, weight screenings, a flu shot, help with health insurance navigation, and more by working with our great community partners – all for free at the Library. If you are interested in providing a service, please complete this form.
- Income: Gross household income must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
- Insurance: Uninsured OR Underinsured/Cost Sharing
- Ohio Resident – You do not have to be U.S. citizens to enroll in the program
- Screening mammogram every other year for women aged 40+
- Diagnostic mammogram for women aged 21-40 that are symptomatic
- Annual screening mammogram for high risk women aged 21+
- Women aged 21+ are eligible to receive a pap test every 3-5 years
Wednesday locations:
Call 419.309.4502 to schedule
- First Mondays: Kent Branch
- Fourth Mondays: Lagrange Branch
- Second Tuesdays: Sanger Branch
- Fourth Tuesdays: Heatherdowns Branch
- First Wednesdays: Birmingham Branch
- Fourth Wednesdays: King Road Branch
- Fourth Thursday – Point Place Branch
- First Fridays: Main Library
- Second Fridays: West Toledo Branch
- Third Fridays: Oregon Branch
- Fourth Friday – South Branch
(Tu) April 4 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
South Branch – 1736 Broadway Street Toledo, Ohio 43609
Mammograms are covered by most health plans. For the best coverage, please verify that Mercy Health — St. Charles Hospital is an in-network provider with your insurance carrier.
Patient eligibility:
- Must be at least 40 years old
- At least 365 days since your last mammogram
- Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Should be able to easily walk up and down stairs and stand unassisted
- No history of breast issues, such as nipple discharge, lumps, pain or cancer in the last two years
- You may be eligible for financial assistance if you have no insurance or have a high deductible. See if you qualify by calling the Mammography Assistance Program at 419-696-5839.
Walk-ins welcome but are subject to availability. To ensure your appointment call 833-MAMM-VAN (833-626-6826).
SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES
Get the help you need directly from community partners at your Library. Explore below for information on where to find food assistance, housing information, utility help, mental health referrals, and many more services. If you are interested in providing a service, please complete this form.
- 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 Tuesdays from 1 – 4 p.m. | Sanger Branch
First Thursdays from 1 – 4 p.m. | Kent Branch
Third Tuesdays from 1 – 4 p.m. | Oregon Branch
First Thursdays from 1 – 4 p.m. | Main Library
- 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
- OMJ Registration
- How to navigate OMJ
- Skill assessments
- Resume development
- Assistance with cover letters
- How to showcase skills and abilities
- Job search techniques
- Interview preparation
- Referrals to partnering organizations
- 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)
- GED program referrals
- Completing/processing college applications
- Completing FAFSA applications
- Student loan default resolution
- Financial literacy training
- Career exploration
- Food, Housing and Utility Assistance
- Employment Services
- Childcare
- Healthcare
- Legal Services
- Veteran Services
- Tax Preparation Services
- Volunteer opportunities
- And more!