Yale Psychology Professor Dr. Laurie Santos offers an online 6-week course designed to help teens make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. In this course, teens explore what the field of psychology teaches about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a day of service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer to take action toward the improvement of their community. In observance of the national holiday, schools, government agencies, businesses and banks are closed each year on the third Monday
The United States Postal Service provides a pathway for homeless individuals to have a P.O. Box at no cost. A free P.O. box can be incredibly useful for homeless individuals as it provides them with a secure mailing address. This allows them to receive important documents, apply for job opportunities,
There are a number of resources available in the Greater Cincinnati area, to help address the risks present from extreme cold and dangerous wind chill. The National Weather Service in Wilmington is one resource for monitoring extreme cold emergency weather news. Updates on the projected temperature timelines, winds and associated
The Office of the Ohio Secretary of State has a program that helps certain individuals keep their addresses hidden from the public. The program is for individuals who are survivors of, or living with survivors of, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape, and/or sexual battery. The program helps these survivors
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period concluded on December 7th, but other enrollment opportunities for Medicare coverage are getting underway. Ohioans on Medicare who did not sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and or Part B (medical insurance) during their initial enrollment period, and do not qualify for a special
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services hosts weekly zoom calls for individuals seeking connection. People with disabilities can join and share about their interests and potentially form connections with other people who have disabilities. The goal is for the joining participants to make friendships through conversation. The zoom calls are hosted
As a round of winter weather moves through the region Sunday morning into Tuesday, Metro is reminding the public of various procedures and resources available in the event that snow or ice disrupts their normal bus service. In the event of significant ice or snow, Metro will still run service,
Funding is available to obtain in-person tutors for school students and adult learners. There are grant opportunities separately available for students and adult learners through Learning Aid Ohio, and Adult Literacy Ohio, respectively. Once approved, one can browse available tutors in your area with the expertise needed, and schedule interviews
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has released the second edition of their Physical Activity_Guidelines (available as a pdf). The guidelines provide evidence-based guidance to help people maintain or improve their health through physical activity. They also have released a number of
We’ve officially launched CYBER CASE MANAGER GPT, our personal assistant to help navigate local social service resources here in Cincinnati. CYBER CASE MANAGER GPT has been in development over the past year and a half. We had a “soft launch” about 3 months ago for public testing and feedback. We’re
People with disabilities often face unique challenges in navigating the healthcare system, including communication barriers, lack of accessibility, and discrimination. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals with disabilities to receive support for advocacy in their healthcare to ensure they receive the appropriate care and accommodations they need. Advocacy can help
The State of Ohio has indefinitely suspended the Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Account Program. The program provided eligible families up to $1000 on allowable afterschool activities for childhood enrichment. The program provided this assistance to Ohio families of children ages 6 to 18 who meet income requirements or reside