The Central Access Point Helpline assists individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They can access information about services, check for space in emergency shelters, and be placed into housing programs. The helpline is accessible by calling 513-381-SAFE. Those who are homeless today and those
Colder temperatures can be deadly for those with no place to stay. There is a mobile app that allows those who witness individuals living on the street in the cold get help. The nonprofit organization “Strategies to End Homelessness” has sponsored the Street Reach mobile app, available for both iOS
The Cincinnati NAACP Housing Committee will be hosting an event to connect homeowners to supportive resources. The event will be held Saturday February 8th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Evanston Recreation Center. The event is FREE and meant to help homeowners struggling with the cost of property
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,
The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health partners with Cribs for Kids and local organizations throughout Ohio to provide free pack-and-plays and safe sleep education to eligible families. Many homes lack safe sleeping spaces for babies. Sleeping in a bed with a baby or placing
Cincinnati’s Continuum of Care is seeking individuals or persons in families who are currently or formerly homeless to provide input and policy recommendations on local efforts to ensure the homelessness system is effective and equitable. Qualifying applicants must commit to attending monthly Work Group meetings and enter into a Consulting
The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health partners with Cribs for Kids® and local organizations throughout Ohio to provide free pack-and-plays and safe sleep education to eligible families. Many homes lack safe sleeping spaces for babies. Sleeping in a bed with a baby or placing
The Community Outreach Division of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center has released the 9th Edition of the Homeless & Low-Income Resource Guide. The directory was originally compiled by Sharon Coate, LISW-S, and most recently updated by Bruce James, BSW. If you discover corrections or additions, please contact Bruce James. The
There are many resources available in Hamilton County for those with developmental disabilities. The Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services agency is the largest. There are a number of services they provide, and they can also help make connections to additional providers. The agency provides services for children, including early intervention
Strategies to End Homelessness recently launched a Property Owner Engagement Program. It will support of our Shelter Diversion program . And may eventually support housing programs that support people and families leaving homelessness. The leading cause of homelessness isn’t mental health or substance abuse issues. It’s simply the lack of
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
Hamilton County Job & Families Services announced Wednesday July 27th that they are not accepting new Emergency Rental Assistance Program applications (ERAP) due to funding issues. Those who have already submitted applications for the program reportedly will not be affected. JFS said it is still processing those applications and will