The Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, located at 49 Novner Drive, is a non profit organization that provides low cost home computers to those in need. Low-income individuals and families, students from Kindergarten to Postgraduate, and individuals over the age of 55 are eligible to buy from the Cooperative. Both desktop and
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Medication Assisted Recovery and outpatient services for women with Opiod Addiction are available at My Sisters Garden, located in Deer Park. They accept Medicaid and offer medication assisted treatment, as well as case management and individual, group, and family therapy. New clients can schedule by calling 513 686-7809. Service application
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Hamilton County participates in a program called “Smart 9 1 1,” which provides an emergency alert and messaging system to which anyone can freely subscribe. The system is designed to provide messages about emergency situations occurring locally, and is customizable. Users are able to choose from 42 different types of local
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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. The Interfaith Hospitality Network provides a
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The United States Department of Homeland Security provides Citizenship & Immigration Services, that include fee waivers for individuals that can demonstrate an inability to pay filing fees for various citizenship and immigration documents. The Form to Request a Fee Waiver and the Instructions for Completion are both available as pdf documents. This
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The Hamilton County Department of Health provides a number of health education resources available for download and review. Among these are “Fact Sheets” on a number of topics, including one about important factors to consider during heat emergencies. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a warning about high temperatures for our region. Hamilton, Clinton, Butler, and Warren County are all under a heat advisory for Wednesday, August 28th until 8 PM. The threat is a prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near or exceeding 100
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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
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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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A 7 week program called “Stepping On” to reduce the risk of falling will begin September 6th. The program is known to reduce falls by as much as 30%. The classes are FREE and designed for individuals 60 and older who have fallen or are concerned about falling. In a fun
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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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New Life Furniture Bank provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need of furniture items. There is a large selection of furniture items available including new mattresses, dressers, sofas, chairs, coffee tables and more. Those seeking furniture assistance from the Furniture Bank must be referred by partner social service
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