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Amazon offers online Telehealth appointments for individuals to see a doctor or nurse. The appointments enable participants to discuss their medical issue, receive a treatment plan and a prescription for any recommended medication. Prescriptions can be filled by Amazon Pharmacy and delivered to one's home. Amazon can alternatively have the… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 29, 2026
If you or somebody you know has a disability and would like to work, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors can help them explore options. The State of Ohio provides at no charge vocational rehabilitation counselors to individuals with disabilities. One can apply online for these services or by calling 1-800-282-4536 to get started. … ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 27, 2026
The National Association for Children of Addiction produces a booklet called "Tools for Kids" to support healthy development of children impacted by addiction in their family. The 2024 version of the booklet provides children with important information about addiction, how addiction impacts kids, what kids can do, and how children… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 25, 2026
An Advance Healthcare Directive is a legal document that specifies one's healthcare preferences, and who should make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so themselves. It is also known as a living will, advance directive, or medical directive. Treatment preferences in advance healthcare directives may include specific instructions… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 22, 2026
Many pet owners who need housing, medical or rehabilitation services can not access these services because they will not surrender their pet. Surrendering one's animal in order to receive housing, medical or rehabilitation services for oneself or family, can cause trauma to everyone involved. Found House Interfaith Housing Network (formerly… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 20, 2026
The Holloman Center for Social Justice hosts information sessions about the process of criminal record expungement. The sessions are meant to answer questions about record expungement, and help connect individuals in to the relevant resources. One of these information sessions is coming up in Fall 2026. The information session will… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 18, 2026
The National Weather Service issues Heat Warnings when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105° or higher for at least 2 days and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75°. These warnings advise people to avoid poorly ventilated areas and prolonged work in the sun,… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 15, 2026
New Life Furniture Bank provides furniture assistance to individuals and families in need. There is a large selection of furniture items available including new mattresses, dressers, sofas, chairs, coffee tables and more. Their main office is located at 11335 Reed Hartman Hwy, Unit 134, Cincinnati, OH 45241, and they can… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 13, 2026
The National Institute on Drug Abuse produces educational materials about drug abuse and addiction, as well as screening tools that can be used by clinicians. These materials are freely available in .pdf format and can be downloaded for use in drug treatment settings. The .pdfs are available in English and… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 11, 2026
Walmart offers up to a 30-day supply of over 300 different generic medications for $4 per prescription. They also offer a 90-day supply of many generic medications for $10. These prices do not apply to prescriptions filled by mail order. Prescriptions refills may be ordered online or by telephone, but… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 8, 2026
The National Association for Children of Addiction has an online educational video archive, covering topics helpful in the recovery of adult children traumatized by parental addiction during their youth. The videos are designed to help anyone who wants to learn more about that impact while growing up, and what to… ...
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Shared by Support Team June 3, 2026
The Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans is FREELY available for download as a .pdf document. The guide is meant for legal professionals, advocates and others interested in the legal issues LGBTQ+ persons specifically may encounter while navigating marriage, divorce, custody, parentage and adoption. The guide reviews the relevant Federal… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection June 2, 2026
Through the summer every Saturday night starting in June, the Cincinnati Recreation Center provides dinner and a variety of teen programming, such as late-night open swim, Live DJs, Esports, Open Gym Play, Basketball, Art Projects, haircuts and braiding, dancing and socializing, and Food Trucks. Over 300 teens attend every Saturday.… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection June 1, 2026
