OWE Festival Victim Resources

State of Ohio

As a victim of crime, you have constitutionally protected rights. These rights are detailed by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Crime Victim Services at https://www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims or by calling 800-582-2877. Some rights are automatic. *Some rights require your request. This form provides important information about your rights. 

  1. Ohio Victims Rights Request Form: Ohio-Victims-Rights-Request-Form-9-18-24-revised.pdf 

  2. Crime Victim Compensation Services

    1. New claim: Apply for Victims Compensation - Ohio Attorney General 

    2. Manage existing claim: Sign In - MatrixAdvocate Portal 

  3. Crime Victim Services: Crime Victim Services Directory - Ohio Attorney General 

    1. Phone: 614-466-5610

    2. Address: 30 E. Broad Street, 26th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

    3. Email: CrimeVictimsCompensationApplications@OhioAGO.gov

  4. Victim Rights Toolkit: Victims Rights Toolkit — Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center 

  5. Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center -Request for Assistance: Request for Assistance — Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center 

Lucas County

  1. Lucas County Prosecutors' Office - Julia Bates: 419-213-4994

    1. Those looking to seek assistance through the program can contact Vera Sanders, director of victim assistance services. Spanish-language services will be available.

  2. Toledo/Lucas County Victim and Witness Assistance

    1. Phone: 419-213-4591

    2. Address: 700 Adams Street, 3rd Floor, Toledo, Ohio 43604-5659

City of Toledo

  1. United Way - Healing & Compassion Fund: Healing & Compassion Fund - United Way of Greater Toledo - Malcolm.Cunningham@toledo.oh.gov 

    1. Apply: Toledo Healing & Compassion Fund 

    2. Donate: Healing & Compassion Fund - United Way of Greater Toledo

Medical/Mental Health

  1. Healthcare Financial Assistance

    1. Mercy Health: Phone: 877-918-5400

    2. ProMedica: Phone: 844-373-0871 | Email: financial.assist@promedica.org

  2. Mercy Health - Toledo Trauma Recovery Center
    Phone: 419-251-0707

Address: 2213 Cherry St. Second Floor Toledo, Ohio 43608

Email: mercyhealthtoledotrc@mercy.com

  1. SHAIEM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH , SHAIEM  HAMPTON, LPCC |  5612 W Bancroft St. Toledo, Oh 43610 | 419.699.8336

  2. Frank Gibbs Counseling (contact info to come)

  3. Crisis CARE Line: 419-904-CARE (2273) – Available 24/7, this line connects you with local, trained mental health professionals who can provide immediate support and guidance during a crisis.

  4.  Lucas County Emotional Support Line: 419-442-0580 – A dedicated, free local resource for anyone experiencing emotional distress who needs a compassionate, listening ear.

  5.  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Available 24/7, 988 provides free, confidential, and judgment-free support for anyone experiencing mental health distress, whether you are in a crisis yourself or worried about a loved one

  6. Emergency Services Phone: 911 - Or go to the nearest emergency room.

  7. Zepf Center 24/7 Crisis Line: 419-904-2273 Main Number: 419-841-7701

  8. Unison Health Phone: 419-214-4673 1212 Cherry Street, Toledo, OH 43608

NEED COUNSELING THIS WEEK?

  1. Harbor Central Intake: 419-475-4449

  2. The Willow Center Phone: 419-720-5800

  3. Toledo Counseling & Mental Health Phone: 419-885-8800

  4. Trinity Care of Ohio Phone: 419-740-6981

NEED PSYCHIATRY OR MEDICATION MANAGEMENT?

  1. Harbor – 419-475-4449

  2. Unison Health – 419-214-4673

  3. The Willow Center – 419-720-5800

  4. Zepf Center – 419-841-7701

HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE 

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.Arrowhead Behavioral Health Phone: 419-891-9333 Maumee, Ohio

VICTIM ASSISTANCE

  1. The Cocoon Phone: 419-373-1730

  2. Lucas County Prosecutor Victim Assistance Program  Phone: 419-213-4593

FAITH-BASED SUPPORT

Individuals may also seek support from their pastor, clergy member, church counseling ministry, trusted faith leaders, or community prayer groups.

IMPORTANT

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or harming others, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.