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The Williams County Resource Guide is a free online directory designed to connect individuals and families with local services and support. The guide provides easy access to information on community resources, including food assistance, housing, mental health services, healthcare, transportation, financial assistance, childcare, senior services, and more. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, the Resource Guide makes it easy to find organizations that can meet a variety of needs within Williams County.
MRSS stands for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services. Families with youth and young adults up to age 21 who are experiencing difficulties or distress can receive assistance within 60 minutes after contacting MRSS. You may also receive up to 42 days of intensive, in-home services and linkage to on-going supports. Services provided by the MRSS team may include: safety assessments, de-escalation, peer support, and skill building, among others. Access to MRSS is available 24 hours per day, seven day a week.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) connects Ohioans with programs and resources that promote health, safety, and financial stability. ODJFS administers services such as food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance, Medicaid, child care assistance, child support, adult protective services, and employment and workforce programs. The department works with local agencies to help individuals and families access the support they need to achieve greater independence and well-being.
The Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve greater stability and self-sufficiency. NOCAC offers a wide range of services, including utility and emergency assistance, housing and homelessness support, early childhood education, publicly funded child care, financial empowerment programs, nutrition services, and home weatherization and repair. Through these programs, NOCAC works to reduce the effects of poverty and connect families with resources that support long-term success.
United Way of Williams County brings people and resources together to strengthen our community and improve lives. By partnering with local nonprofits and community organizations, United Way supports programs that focus on education, financial stability, health, and basic needs.
OhioRISE is a specialized managed care program for youth with complex behavioral health and multisystem needs. These youth often require services from multiple community systems, including juvenile justice, child protection, developmental disabilities, education, mental health, and addiction services. Through collaboration between state and local programs, OhioRISE integrates expertise across systems to provide community-based services that help kids thrive at home, at school, and in their communities while keeping families together and reducing the need for hospitalization and out-of-state care.
No Wrong Door is a free online resource that connects families with research-informed tools to support children's mental health, emotional well-being, and healthy development. Parents, grandparents, foster and kinship caregivers, and other trusted adults can access downloadable guides, videos, toolkits, crisis resources, parenting strategies, and information on topics such as anxiety, trauma, school attendance, coping skills, substance use prevention, and developmental relationships. The website makes it easy for families to find practical, evidence-based resources they can use at home to help children and teens thrive.
Relink is a free and anonymous online platform that connects individuals with thousands of local organizations dedicated to providing support and assistance. This site offers comprehensive resources across key areas of care, including information related to essential needs such as housing, food, clothing, employment, and mental health services.
OhioGuidestone offers many kinds of mental health and addiction and recovery services at our Bryan location in Williams County. They offer individual, group, and family counseling, case management services, and non-intensive outpatient therapy. They also provide medication-assisted treatment and medical services for those facing addiction.
The CCFA provides services to address general mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, for children, adolescents and adults. In addition, the agency specializes in responding to, advocating for, and assisting in the healing of individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse. CCFA offers a variety of programs for students and parents.
The Williams County Health Department is committed to protecting and improving the health of our community through education, prevention, and public health services. The department offers a variety of programs, including immunizations, communicable disease prevention, environmental health inspections, women, infants, and children (WIC) services, health education, and vital records. By promoting healthy lifestyles and providing essential public health resources, the Williams County Health Department helps individuals and families live healthier, safer lives.
The Northwestern Ohio Food Bank works to alleviate hunger by providing nutritious food to individuals and families across northwest Ohio. Through a network of local partner agencies, mobile food distributions, and community programs, the Food Bank helps connect those in need with reliable access to healthy food. Their online Food Finder makes it easy to locate nearby food pantries, meal sites, and distribution events throughout the region.
TMany apps that children use are dependent on user-generated content which can encourage freedom of expression, imagination and creativity. However, due to the sheer volume uploaded every day, it can be difficult for platforms to regulate and moderate everything, which means that disturbing or distressing images, videos or audio clips can slip through the net. That’s why we’ve created this guide to provide parents and caregivers with some useful tips on keeping children safe online.
The ELL Program at First Presbyterian Church seeks to help English language learners improve their speaking and listening ability in a supportive community of adult learners. We have over 100 students from around the world. 419-636-4208
The Parent Project believes that parents are the answer. In their 30 plus years, they have worked with over 1.5 million parents raising difficult or out-of-control children. Their programs are based on their experiences and successes. No matter how difficult the situation may be, they can help. “Little miracles”. It’s what they do!
Bryan City Schools is proud to be a Purple Star designated school district, recognized for our strong commitment to students and families connected to our nation's military.
