Interdisciplinary Team (I-Team)
In Case of Emergency
If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
This page is not monitored 24/7 and should not be used for emergency situations.
Contact the I-Team
If you are concerned about possible adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation, and would like the I-Team to review a situation, you may contact us:
📧 Email: iteam@wmsco.org
📞 Phone: 419-639-0819
This is not a crisis line. If the situation is urgent or life-threatening, call 911.
You can also submit concerns using our online referral form, which will be reviewed by the I-Team.
About the Williams County Interdisciplinary Team (I-Team)
The Williams County Interdisciplinary Team (I-Team) is a collaboration of professionals from multiple agencies and community partners who work together to respond to cases involving abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of adults in Williams County.
The I-Team brings together diverse expertise to ensure that individuals receive the support and resources they need, while promoting dignity, safety, and well-being.
What the I-Team Does
The I-Team meets regularly to:
Consult on complex cases involving adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation
Share perspectives across disciplines to guide effective solutions
Promote best practices in care and service delivery
Support the work of agency staff and validate their efforts
Identify and connect individuals to local resources
Address systemic gaps and challenges within the county
Respect the rights and dignity of the adults they serve
All shared information is treated with strict confidentiality.
Who Makes Up the I-Team?
The I-Team includes professionals from a variety of Williams County agencies and organizations:
Job and Family Services
Parkview Hospital
Department of Aging
Prosecutor’s Office
Williams County Commissioners
Williams County Communications
Ohio Guidestone
Common Pleas Court
Local Police and Sheriff’s Offices
Engaged Community Members
Each team member contributes unique knowledge, skills, and perspectives to create coordinated and compassionate responses.
Our Mission
The mission of the Williams County I-Team is to maintain a collaborative and coordinated community response that:
Restores or ensures a safe environment
Improves overall quality of life for vulnerable adults
Empowers individuals to make their own decisions when mentally capable
Promotes the use of the least restrictive solutions whenever possible
Supports accountability for those who commit harm
Respects the dignity of every individual referred to the team