Resources Search
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- Welcome to Council on Aging’s Aging and Disability Resource Directory. Here you will find information and resources available for older adults, people with disabilities, families and caregivers in our region. To use the directory, enter a search term in the search box and select a county or area from the drop-down menu, or click on the topics links below the search box.
- If you are looking for information on housing for older adults in our region, click the button below to search our housing database.
- What is included in our resource directory
- Read our external links policy
- To have your organization listed in our Resource Directory, please complete this form and follow the submission instructions. We reserve the right to accept or decline requests at our discretion.
This section provides information, resources and contact information for people who need care – whether at home, in the community or in a nursing home. Most of the information in this section is aimed at helping you stay independent at home.
Health and SafetyAs we age, there are things we can do for ourselves and our loved-ones to to protect our health and safety. Whether it’s finding a new physician or preparing for a disaster, resources in this section can help.
HousingWhether you need help with a home repair, rental or utility assistance, or finding a home to suit your particular health needs, COA’s housing resources and information can help.
Work, Education and LeisureLearn something, have some fun! Resources in this section will help you find the information you need, whether you want to take a class, find a park, find a job, volunteer, or travel the world.
Resource Directory Results
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Health and Safety
We are all growing older every day and there is nothing we can do to stop this process. However, there are things we can do to maintain or improve our health as we age and ensure we live life to the fullest. In fact, studies have shown that about 50 percent of the factors that influence our health as we age are things that we can control.
To narrow your search, explore the topics on the left.
You can also contact our Call Center at (513) 721-1025.
Butler County United Way
Hamilton 45011
Description:
A toll-free* call to 2-1-1 or 855-405-7629 connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services that can improve and save lives. Services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta GA 30329
Description:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an excellent resource for information and guidance on a variety of health related topics from chronic disease and smoking cessation, to fall prevention and flu shots.
Here are some particular areas of interest for older adults and caregivers:
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Use the site’s A-Z Index to easily find the information you are looking for.
Crisis Text Line in Ohio
Description:
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Maxiaids
New York 11735
Description:
Products specifically designed to assist those with special needs while promoting a healthy, active and independent lifestyle.
We specialize in product solutions for the Blind, Visually Impaired, those with Low Vision, the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Disabled, Seniors (Elderly), Children, and the Special Needs of those with Medical Conditions. Our goal is to bring you the best products available, including the latest innovations to help you live every day to the fullest! From handheld, stand and electronic magnifiers for those with low vision to talking watches for the blind… from amplified telephones for the hard of hearing to vibrating alarms for the deaf… from blood glucose monitors for diabetics to wheelchairs and walkers for those with mobility challenges… whatever you need, MaxiAids has you covered.
Right Now Mobility
Cincinnati Ohio 45241
Description:
The Health Collaborative
Cincinnati 45202
Description:
Formed in 1992, the Health Collaborative is an incubator for innovation to create a healthier community. We bring community stakeholders together in a neutral forum, enabling even competitors to become collaborators in creating sustainable health improvement initiatives.
The Collaborative:
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Provides Covid-19 Testing Resources in the Cincinnati Region https://healthcollab.org/testandprotectcincy/
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Identifies critical health improvement opportunities
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Aligns diverse community stakeholders in a neutral forum around focused health needs
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Nurtures and supports self-sustaining initiatives to improve health
United Way of Clinton County
Wilmington OH 45177
Description:
United Way of Clinton County strives to improve lives and advance the common good of our community. This is
accomplished through participation in collaborative groups, partnering with social service agencies, assessment of the
needs of our citizens and cooperation with other community focused agencies, organizations and companies.
Connects callers to health and human services, community resources and government assistance they need. Available 24/7. Calls are free and confidential. Multi-lingual/TTY/TTD. Certified Call Specialists make appropriate referrals and monitor outcomes to ensure services are provided.
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati 45202
Description:
Our services and solutions focus on quality education, health and basic needs, which are the building blocks to financial sustainability and economic mobility. Like the challenges people face, we view these areas as unique and interconnected, with no one single solution. Dial 211 or 513-721-7900 to speak to a trained professional who can connect you to essential community services from 8 am to 5 pm.
Find help online: View United Way’s database of service providers in the United Way of Greater Cincinnati service area at www.referweb.net/uwgc.
Warren County United Way
Lebanon 45036
Description:
We are your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers. We are a collaboration of volunteers, donors and organizations UNITED around a shared purpose – to fight for the health, education, financial and workplace stability of every person in our community. The work we do goes far beyond temporary fixes to the issues we face. By bringing together people and organizations toward common goals and innovative solutions, we can have a lasting, positive impact on the community we serve.
For information and referral, call 1-888-775-1260.