(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)
Several local nonprofit organizations are working together to provide essential services that support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use recovery in Hancock County. These services are offered at no cost and are designed to meet immediate needs while connecting people to longer-term support.
City Mission of Findlay provides emergency and crisis homeless shelter, food services.
outreach, and longer-term housing programs. The Mission operates a low-barrier overnight
shelter open 365 days a year. typically from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with minimal
requirements for entry. During inclement weather, shelter hours may be extended. Current
shelter hours can be confirmed by calling 419-423-9151.
City Mission also offers outreach and referral services for substance use treatment, mental
health care, and medical services. Longer-term shelter and advocacy are available through
the reSTART program, and a Women and Children’s Crisis Shelter supports families
experiencing homelessness. The Mission provides daily hot meals, serving two meals per
day to the publie and three meals per day to shelter guests.
NAMI Hancock County offers education, support groups, and referrals for individuals living
with mental health conditions and for family members supporting loved ones. NAMI
provides a welcoming space for learning, self-care, and connection.
NAMI is typically open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m .. with hours subject to staff availability. Weather-related closures are
posted on the WFIN School Delays website under Local Cancellations.
Focus Recovery & Wellness Community
Focus Recovery and Wellness Community (Focus) is a peer-led organization supporting
individuals on their chosen path of recovery. Focus offers youth services (ages 10-17) at
The Loft, adult services at the Recovery Center, and Recovery Housing for men, women, and
pregnant women. Programs are led by individuals with lived experience and focus on home.
health, community, and purpose.
Adults may apply for membership at the Recovery Center. 509 W. Trenton Ave .. Findlay.
Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the first and third Saturdays from 11:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Questions can be directed to 419-423-5071.
Each organization has specific program guidelines and eligibility requirements. Individuals
are encouraged to contact each agency directly to confirm services and availability. At this
time, there is not a designated emergency or crisis safe day space available in the
community.
Additional community resources include St. Andrew’s Laundry Facility, open Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the Library, which is open to the public during
normal library hours.