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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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The Ohio Means Jobs Office provides a number of services to help job seekers connect to employers and find fulfilling work. These services include: Free Educational Workshops, Career Coaching and Job Leads, Hiring Events, Training, and Job Transportation services. The office helps dislocated workers and individuals with barriers to employment,
If you are an Ohioan seeking abortion access out of state due to restrictions or are at risk of missing your appointment because you don’t have the funds, transportation, or are experiencing other logistical issues, there are resources available to help. Those in need can complete an online application form
The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation offers a number of grants to help kids learn to play tennis, develop skills and compete, regardless of income level. The Foundation’s goal is to not let money limit ANY junior tennis player. Currently, 52% of their players receive financial assistance. The financial aid helps players
Earlier this year, in May, the U.S. government announced that another round of free, at-home COVID test kits would be made available to order through the United States Postal Service. The test kits can be ordered no more than eight at a time, and are shipped for FREE to residences