Hamilton County Public Health monitors daily overdose activity, and has noticed that since September 30th there has been an increase in activity, causing suspicion for high levels of fentanyl in illicit drug supplies. Between Saturday, September 30th, and Wednesday October 5th, there were 16 overdose deaths. Emergency room visits due
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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health October 6, 2022
MoBo is a volunteer-run bicycle cooperative, located at 1415 Knowlton Street. They provide a safe community for people of all ages and orientations to come together, build friendships, and learn from one other. Central to this initiative is their maintenance of a fully-equipped bicycle shop, where members can learn to
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Shared by United Resource Connection October 4, 2022
Ohio’s minimum wage will raise by 80 cents an hour, from $9.30 to $10.10 on January 1st 2023. Restaurant workers and others who receive tips will see a raise from $4.65 to $5.05 per hour. This minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of $371,000
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Walk-up Appointments Available Beginning Monday, September 26 Hamilton County, OH – Hamilton County Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic is moving from its Board of Elections site to a nearby location at 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite G, Norwood Ohio 45212. Hours for the new clinic, beginning Monday, September 26 are Monday,
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The Lincoln Recreation Center, located at 1027 Linn Street, is offering elementary students a FREE activities clinic starting Saturday, September 24th, each Saturday from 9am to 1pm. The program strives to offer activities to help improve elementary kids’ outlook on life and themselves by inspiring them to try new things
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 23, 2022
United Resource Connection is seeking Medicaid and SNAP recipients for input and feedback about local support programs and services. One of the goals of United Resource Connection is to make access to support services more user-friendly. One of the ways we do this is by providing more than phone numbers
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If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons
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National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment services can enable those with substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. If you are in recovery, we celebrate your success! We’re grateful that you have come this far and for
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The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwest Ohio facilitates a one-on-one support system for individuals experiencing situational mental health concerns as well as individuals experiencing heightened symptoms of mental health conditions as a result of the pandemic. Situational anxiety and depression are more prevalent than ever since the COVID-19
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FREE at-home tests for COVID-19 can no longer be ordered through the online portal of United States Postal Service. Test ordering through this program has been suspended effective Friday, September 2nd, 2022, due to lack of funding from the U.S. Congress. Orders placed before September 2nd will still be fulfilled.
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Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services has announced that they will be extending their amnesty offer to parents whose licenses have been suspended for failure to pay child support. The agency’s You Drive, They Thrive campaign, started last month in connection with national Child Support Awareness Month, emphasizes
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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services September 1, 2022
If you own a home in Hamilton County Ohio and need assistance with your property taxes or mortgage, you may be eligible for assistance through one of three programs funded through federal stimulus money. While programs like the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Hamilton County have been suspended due to
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection August 24, 2022
On August 22nd, 2022, the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority opened wait list applications for three of their affordable housing communities: Baldwin Grove, Cary Crossing, and Sutter View. Baldwin Grove, located in Springdale, offers one and two bedroom apartments for seniors. The head of household, co-head or spouse must be 62
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection August 22, 2022
