AARP Services include: Driver Safety, Grandparent Information Center, Grief and Loss, Tax Aide Program and Insurance

Driver Safety Program

Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads we drive on every day. Brush up on your driving skills to stay safe!  Call 888-687-2277 for information about driver safety program in our area.

Follow the prompts and be ready to give your 5-digit postal zip code. A local volunteer will call you back within 3-5 business days to help you locate the course nearest you.  Or, visit the Web site for more information and resources, including safety tips, advice on when to curtail or stop driving, and the latest vehicle safety features.

Caregiving Resource Center

Connect with other caregivers, get information on developing a care plan and a care team, find care providers and connect with community resources.  Click here to visit AARP’s Caregiving Resource Center.

Grandparents Information Center

AARP’s Friends and Family Web site is full of information grandparents will be interested in – whether they are their grandchild’s full-time caregiver or a part-time babysitter.

• GrandFacts: National and state fact sheets listing services, programs, benefits, laws and policies for grandparents raising children.

• GrandFamilies Guide: Information, tips and tools for grandparents raising grandchildren.

• AARP Foundation GrandCare Support Locator: The GrandCare Support Locator is a service of the AARP Foundation. It connects grandparents with national, state and local groups, programs, resources and services that support grandparents or other relative caregivers as well as grandparents facing visitation issues.

• Join an online support group for grandparents raising grandchildren.

AARP Ohio

https://www.aarp.org/states/oh/
866-389-5653
[email protected]

Other helpful resources:

Grief and Loss: tips, resources and advice on how to cope during this difficult part of life.

Tax Aide Program:  the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service.

Insurance: Information and resources on topics from long-term care insurance to health insurance and Medicare.

Internet safety: Information and resources on internet safety

Founded in 1958, Abilities First is a non-profit organization, located in Middletown, Ohio, that serves children with a wide range of developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, language and cognitive impairments. 

With a continuum of programming from birth through many phases of life, Abilities First is Southwest Ohio’s only direct service agency for individuals with disabilities that provides a diverse range of services:

• Autism Learning Center 
• Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy
• Inclusive Early Childhood Learning Center
• Family Advocate

Transforming the lives of children with disabilities impact families, communities and businesses in Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Greene and Clark counties in Ohio

The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is a non-residential center for independent living whose board and staff are comprised almost entirely of people with disabilities.

Their mission is to ensure that people with disabilities have complete access to the communities in which they wish to live.

They  do so through offering advocacy, information and referral, independent living skills training, peer support, their recycled durable medical equipment program and through assisting individuals transition from institutional settings to community living. Visit their webisite to learn more.

ACCESS OHIO is accessible, comprehensive, and high quality mental health care services that provide Results That Matter so that individuals are empowered to achieve maximal recovery and improvement and to become contributing and successful members of society.

Access Ohio was created to provide top quality mental healthcare for all, including the economically disfavored. Access Ohio is dedicated to the often-overlooked individuals that often need quality services the most – Medicaid – and are dedicated to providing premium quality care at absolutely no cost to everyone eligible to receive Ohio Medicaid.

ACCESS OHIO – North Office
Mental Health Center of Excellence
8100 Ravines Edge Court, Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614-985-3112

ACCESS OHIO – East Office
Mental Health Center of Excellence
99 N. Brice Road, Suite 360
Columbus, Ohio 43213
614-367-7700

Access

Access is a shared-ride public transportation service, providing curb-to-curb transportation for people whose disabilities prevent them from riding Metro buses. To use Access, you must first register and be approved for service, a process which can take up to three weeks.

About Access

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was passed to remove the physical barriers that have kept persons with disabilities from fully participating in Metro society.

The ADA states that Metro`s regular bus service should be the primary means of public transportation for everyone, including people with disabilities. Under the ADA, Access serves as a “safety-net” for only those persons who do not have the functional capability to ride Metro buses. Disability alone does not qualify a person to ride Access under the ADA.

Customers made eligible for Access after January 1, 2004 are eligible for Access` ADA services only.

Access` service area and hours of operation are based on regular Metro service. Access service is limited to Hamilton County and within 3/4 of a mile of regular (non-express) Metro service and within the hours of regular (non-express) Metro service. For questions regarding Access policies call the Access information line at (513) 632-7590.

Rules of Riding

Access drivers are responsible for:

• Assisting customers on and off the vehicles lift or steps
• Securing your wheelchair or scooter
• Fastening every customer`s seat belt
• Contacting 911 in case of any medical emergency on the vehicle
• Collecting fares

Access drivers are NOT responsible for:

• Assisting customers in and out of buildings
• Carrying groceries and packages
• Installing child safety seats

Fare Deal

Metro`s Fare Deal program allows eligible riders to obtain a Fare Deal identification card valid for half-price fares on any Metro trip.

Eligible participants include:

• Adults 65 and older
• Medicare card holders
• Riders with disabilities
• Access card holders

Older adults are automatically eligible at age 65, proof of age is required. Medicare card holders of any age are also automatically eligible.

Riders with disabilities who don`t have Medicare and are not 65 must submit an application and be certified to qualify for the program. For Fare Deal information or an application call (513) 632-7540 (TDD Ohio Relay Service (800) 750-0750) Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fare Deal monthly stickers are available for $38.50. The sticker allows for unlimited rides each month. Stickers can be purchased at Metro`s sales office between the 15th of the preceding month until the 10th of the valid month.

Now Metro is more accessible than ever

With the addition of our new low-floor buses, the Metro fleet is nearly 100% accessible to people with disabilities. These new buses allow for easier wheelchair access and feature ramps allowing for faster and easier wheelchair boarding.

Metro standard bus fleet is also equipped with features to make riding easier for people with disabilities. Newer buses feature an automatic voice system to announce key stops, transfer points and other important information. Also, more than 90 percent of our buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift and two securement areas for wheelchairs.

Accessible format materials are available on request.

Accessible Vans of America (AVA) is dedicated to providing quality rental vans with handicap accessible features. The organization is comprised of a group of independent wheelchair van dealers who are all committed to improving the accessible transportation options for people requiring adaptive equipment for mobility. All wheelchair rental vans are regularly inspected to ensure that you receive an accessible vehicle rental that is reliable and comfortable.

Each location has a fleet of rental vehicles with wheelchair ramps. Some locations have full sized vans and adaptive driving controls in the vehicles for rent. Vehicle availability fluctuates with the normal seasonal and holiday demand. Please reserve a wheelchair van rental in advance to guarantee that a vehicle meeting your needs is available.

Accessible Vans of America (AVA) has a wide variety of locations providing rentals of wheelchair accessible vans around the U.S. Each location has its own inventory of handicap accessible vans for rent with lowered floors, power ramps, and wheelchair lifts. Also available are hand controls, steering knobs, and other types of accessories to help you with any mobility needs.  Whether you need a wheelchair van rental for the day, the weekend, or weeks at a time the
location nearest to you will be happy to provide you with the right mobility van for you.

ActiveStyle is a contracted provider of the PASSPORT Program offering the following services:

• Home Medical Equipment

ActivStyle provides disposable medical supplies (incontinence, urological, ostomy, wound care, pediatric and youth and other medical supplies) to people with Medicare, Medicaid and various other insurance plans.

Servicing the Cincinnati area by working as primary care providers, visiting homes and assisted living facilities for patients that have a difficult time getting to the doctor.

Aeroflow Healthcare is a durable medical equipment and service provider. Among many products we offer incontinence and urological supplies, as well as mobility equipment. Additional information can be found at aeroflowurology.com and aeroflowinc.com We would like to be added to your resource directory. Please don’t hesitate to email with any questions!

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the country’s largest cross-disability membership organization, organizes the disability community to be a powerful voice for change — politically, economically, and socially. AAPD was founded in 1995 to help unite the diverse community of people with disabilities, including their family, friends and supporters, and to be a national voice for change in implementing the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

AAPD was launched on July 25, 1995, and has received its 501(c)(3) designation. Key subcommittees of AAPD were developed to focus on three targeted agendas: Membership and Benefits, Policy and Operations.

The Web site includes a comprehensive list of resources for people with all manners of disabilities.

American Red Cross Disaster Services ensures nationwide response, preparedness, community disaster education, mitigation, and disaster planning in order to provide those who seek our assistance with quality services.

The Cincinnati Red Cross also responds to emergencies through its Armed Forces Emergency Services, International Social Services, and Health and Safety Services. They offer a Covid-19 Condolence Care Program to those who have lost a loved one to the coronavirus, and 24/7 resources for Temporary Shelter or Housing, Mental Health Assistance, Financial Assistance, and Health Services if you call their phone line.

The Arc of Ohio works to create a world where children and adults with developmental & intellectual disabilities have and enjoy equal rights and opportunities. They recognize the fundamental roles of families in making choices and decisions for their children. They also hold that individuals, who are adults, have the right to make their own choices concerning where and with whom they will live, and how they will spend their time, regardless of ability.

The Arc of Ohio is a statewide membership association made up of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, friends, interested citizens and professionals in the disability field. Together with their individual members and local chapters, they represent more than 330,000 Ohioans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. To learn more about Arc of Ohio visit their website here.
 

This website provides tools and resources to help individuals and families plan for (and talk about) end of life care.  State-specific resources and forms are available.

Begin the Conversation, an advance care planning program created to encourage the use of advance care directives, was created in 2009 by Wilmington, North Carolina-based Lower Cape Fear Hospice. To help everyone prepare for the unexpected, the goal is to encourage everyone to complete advance care directives with a focus on the value of conversations in advance care planning.

About Benefits CheckUp

Many older people need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other basic needs. Ironically, millions of older Americans especially those with limited incomes are eligible for but not receiving benefits from existing federal, state and local programs. Ranging from heating and energy assistance to prescription savings programs to income supplements, there are many public programs available to seniors in need if they only knew about them and how to apply for them.

Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation`s most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.

BenefitsCheckUp includes more than 2,000 public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, such as:

• Prescription drugs
• Nutrition (including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP)/Food Stamps)
• Energy assistance
• Financial
• Legal
• Health care
• Social Security
• Housing
• In-home services
• Tax relief
• Transportation
• Educational assistance
• Employment
• Volunteer services

Since 2001, millions of people have used BenefitsCheckUp to find benefits programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, rent, utilities, and other needs.

The online learning tool “Building Respect for LGBT Older Adults” was developed by the Administration for Community Living and Administration on Aging, with support from many groups including but not limited to SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, FORGE Transgender Aging Network, National Center for Transgender Equality, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the National Senior Citizens Law Center, Rose Villa, and the Methodist Home of D.C.

The tool is intended for long-term care and other aging service providers as an introduction to LGBT aging. For those participants using this tool who are working in a nonresidential setting, please print out and use this compendium guide to follow along with specific suggestions for nonresidential service settings. This tool is split up into six modules, each approximately 10 minutes long. It is recommended that you watch them in order. They do not need to be watched all at once.

This tool is a first step in learning about how to create safe, welcoming and inclusive services for LGBT older adults. SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging offers many training products that you should consider for you and your colleagues!

The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is the program that provides individuals with disabilities the services and support necessary to help them attain and maintain employment. Disabilities may include either physical, intellectual, mental health, or sensory disabilities. Vocational rehabilitation (VR) services are customized for each individual through assessments and one-on-one meetings with professional VR counselors.

The Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities is founded on the belief that all people have inherent worth and the right to be treated with dignity.  For over 40 years, the Board has provided information, support and service to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

As Butler County`s community action agency, Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF) exists to enhance the quality of life for county residents by impacting the causes of poverty and empowering individuals to achieve, sustain, and advocate self-sufficiency.

Services

    Adult Protective Services
    Child Day Care Services
    Food Assistance
    Medicaid
    Ohio Works First
    Transportation

How To File A Complaint

If you believe you have been delayed or denied services because of your race, color, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin, you may file a complaint within 180 days of the incident or treatment. For questions about how to file a complaint, call the ODJFS Bureau of Civil Rights, toll-free, at 1-866-227-6353. For more information, review the civil rights section of the ODJFS Program Enrollment and Benefit Information document.

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.

The role of the Veterans’ Service Office is to provide temporary emergency financial assistance to veterans, spouses, dependent children and surviving spouses; and to assist veterans in obtaining earned benefits from the federal, state and local levels of government.  

The Butler County Veterans Service Commission currently employs a staff of certified service officers who work as advocates for the veterans of Butler County.   The office can help veterans apply for:

• service connected compensation
• health care benefits
• home loans
• education benefits
• temporary emergency financial assistance
• transportation
• non-service connected disability pension
• survivor’s pension
• flags and grave markers
• document and medal request
• discharge upgrades 

The Butler County Veterans Service Commission has offices in Hamilton and Middletown.

Camelot Community Care provides behavioral health and child welfare services in Florida, Texas and Ohio. All of Camelot’s services are community based focusing on helping the child in their home, school and the community.

Services include:

• Becoming a Foster Parent
• Child Welfare Services
• Behavioral Health Services

The Caregiver Assistance Network (CAN) is a collaborative effort of Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio with dozens of community agencies to serve people of all faiths, providing:

• Moral support: Links you with a person who truly understands.
• Stress Relief: Offers tips on how to care for yourself as you care for others.
• Resources: Provides practical ideas on where to get help including free services available to caregivers in our area.
• Family Consultation/Counseling: Professional assessment and/or counseling, available by phone or in the home for caregivers` families.
• Caregiver Training/Education: Offers programs on handling emotions, balancing needs and providing care. These programs are available through senior centers, churches and other institutions. Programs are also presented to employed caregivers in the workplace.
• Support Groups for Family Caregivers: There are over 43 locations in Butler, Hamilton, and Warren Counties and in Northern Kentucky. Call 513-929-4483 for information/registration.
• Balance: A quarterly newsletter for family caregivers.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) falls under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and provides four primary services for the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs: administration of Medicare health plans; Medicare financial management; Medicare fee for service operations; Medicaid and children’s health, survey and certification and quality improvement. 

Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a private, not-for-profit organization with a long and respected tradition of offering comprehensive services to people who are blind or visually impaired. CABVI services include employment assistance, low vision services, radio reading, rehabilitation training, computer access, orientation and mobility training, talking books, social services, and a speakers bureau.

The Cincinnati Bar Association (CBA) has addressed and served the needs of the Cincinnati community. The CBA stands firm in its belief that the law is for the people. By providing legal education, various legal programs, referral services, and many community service projects, the CBA continues its commitment to the legal profession of Cincinnati, and most importantly, to the residents of the Greater Cincinnati community.

At Cincinnati Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program`s mission of teaching eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and placing them in meaningful jobs or further education.

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Fort Thomas, Kentucky serving fifteen counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana with six Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH. Three Cincinnati VAMC  campus locations are also available in Cincinnati to include an Eye Center, Vet Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division.

Cincinnati VA is an affiliated teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, medical education, and research. The Medical Center provides comprehensive health care through primary care, dentistry, specialty outpatient services, and tertiary care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and neurology. A Community Living Center (CLC) is located adjacent to the Cincinnati VAMC that provides hospice, palliative care, short-term rehab and long-term care. 

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Fort Thomas, Kentucky serving fifteen counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana with six Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH. Three Cincinnati VAMC  campus locations are also available in Cincinnati to include an Eye Center, Vet Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division.

Cincinnati VA is an affiliated teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, medical education, and research. The Medical Center provides comprehensive health care through primary care, dentistry, specialty outpatient services, and tertiary care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and neurology. A Community Living Center (CLC) is located adjacent to the Cincinnati VAMC that provides hospice, palliative care, short-term rehab and long-term care. 

At Cincinnati Works, our mission is to help willing and capable people living in poverty achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment. Using a holistic approach, we offer access to area employers while providing comprehensive support services, which include: Behavioral Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Spiritual Support, Childcare Resources, Transportation Assistance and Lifetime Membership. By addressing the multiple concerns and needs of our Members, we are able to coach and prepare them for long-term employment and, ultimately, economic self-sufficiency.

The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) is a private, non-profit organization that has served as a lifeline for low-income children, adults and families throughout Hamilton County for more than four decades. The agency provides a safety net for those who have fallen and a ladder for those who are climbing. Delivering a seamless system of services, CAA and its 300 employees provide assistance with employment, supportive services, home energy efficiency, early childhood education, housing and youth programs.

The Supportive Services program assists individuals in emergency situations
to help them obtain the resources they need.

It provides:

• Bus tokens for individuals who come to our offices for services
• Case management services
• Voucher for lifeline telephone assistance
• Food vouchers
• Rental and mortgage payment assistance
• Water bill payment assistance

It also provide assistance in obtaining:

• Birth certificates
• Police checks
• Prescribed medications
• Referrals for other social services, such as assistance with
  prescription eye glasses and eye exams
• State Identification cards

Supportive Services also refers clients to other CAA services, such as Employment Services, GED classes, Ex-Offender Fresh Start Program, Head Start, Blueprint for Success, and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides support and services to children and adults who have mental or developmental disabilities.

The Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities offers case management services, residential services and  transportation services. At their Town and Country School they offer children’s programs. They also offer the Orion Rehabilitation Center. To find out more about their programs cilick here.

Clinton County Community Action Program is a contracted service provider for Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals
• independent living assistance
• medical transportation
• homemaking
• congregate meals
• recreation
• supportive services,
• transportation

Food Pantry

The Community Action Food Pantry is a free service to help families/individuals that are struggling to put food on the table. The service provides applicants with a three day supply of food including, meats, vegetables, and fruits. Each household is eligible one time per month for this service and must be a resident of Clinton County.

Here are the Items needed to apply:

• Picture ID
• Proof of income for the entire household
• Proof of address (something that has been mailed to you within the last 30 days that has your name and address on it, ie. current bill.)

Clients must bring these three items every time they apply for the service.

Congregate Meal Information

Congregate Meals are provided at the Wilmington Senior Center located at 717 N. Nelson Road.  Meals are offered Monday thru Friday at 11:30 am.  Please call 937-382-7170 for more information.

Weatherization

Weatherization is a free service to those who qualify. It is a program designed to make homes more energy efficient. The goal is to create an energy efficient environment that not only is conserving energy, but doing so with health and safety being top priority.

HEAP

A household applying for HEAP must report total gross household income for the past 12 months for all members, except wage or salary income earned by dependent minors under 18 years old.  Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance.

For more information on Heating Assistance please call Debbie Schalk at 937-382-1234.

Housing

The Clinton Community Action Agency (CCAA) helps to ensure individuals/families are given the opportunity to live in affordable housing. Since 1995 CCAA has been involved in building housing designed to help lower income individuals/families have affordable places to live. Such housing is geared toward people who do not make enough money for market rate rent but make too much for subsidized housing.

Senior Housing

Senior Housing is available in three different complexes.

• Community Commons
  Is off of Nelson Ave in Wilmington and has two and three bedrooms for seniors age 62 and older.
• Clinton Commons I
  Is off Thorne Avenue in Wilmington and has all three bedrooms units for seniors age 55 and older
• Clinton Commons II
  Is also off Nunn Ave in Wilmington all of which are two bedroom units for senior adults age 55 and older

Rent includes water, trash and sewage and washer /dryer hook ups are available in every unit.

For more information contact Clinton County Community Action Agency at (937)-382-8886.

Our mission is to promote independence and foster the highest quality of life for people with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities.

Clovernook provides comprehensive program services including training and support for independent living, orientation and mobility instruction, vocational training, job placement, counseling, recreation, and youth services.

In addition, our Business Operations provide meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, while at the same time manufacturing high-quality products for customers across the country.

Clovernook provides services out of offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and Memphis, Tennessee.

The Dayton VAMC is a state of the art teaching facility that has been serving Veterans for 150 years, having accepted its first patient in 1867. The Dayton VA Medical Center provides a full range of health care through medical, surgical, mental health (inpatient and outpatient), home and community health programs, geriatric (nursing home), physical medicine and therapy services, neurology, oncology, dentistry, and hospice.

The Medical Center has 356 hospital beds:

• 185 nursing home beds
• 80 acute care beds
• 91 domiciliary beds

The Medical Center also has contracts with Wright Patterson Air Force Base and eleven (11) area hospitals. We offer a wide variety of unique programs including:

• Hospice Unit
• Geriatric Evaluation and Management
• Respite Care
• Alzheimer’s Unit
• Home Base Primary Care
• Residential and Outpatient Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Substance Abuse Programs
• Homeless
• Sleep Disorder
• Women’s Health Programs

Assistive devices for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired.

Teaches sign language, develops interpreters, provides education about deafness, and provides referrals for other assistance.

DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance in Middletown offers support groups for those with depression or bipolar disorder and those who care for them. For meeting times and locations click here.

Finding Developmental Disablity Services for your Loved One: Help in Navigating Ohio’s Maze is a resource guide that helps people who themselves or their loved ones have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. It tells people how to get started, defines terms and services, lists a variety of resources and helps you understand what to expect at different stages in development. To access this resource handbook click here.

Disability Resources website helps promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.

Disability.gov is the federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. The site links to more than 14,000 resources from federal, state and local government agencies; academic institutions; and nonprofit organizations. You can find answers to questions about everything from Social Security to employment to affordable and accessible housing.

WrightChoice, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed to “develop career-ready talent” focusing on our next generation of young leaders. The organization prepares college students with disabilities as well as other minorities for the workforce through four core components including career exploration, personal and professional development, career coaching and internship placement. 

 The intended outcome is for our students to understand “diversabilities”, demonstrate independence and exercise employability skills, while reprogramming societal stereotypes for people with disabilities in the workforce. Persons with disabilities in Ohio, ages 18-64, with four-year degrees fail to achieve the same rate of employment as their non-disabled peers.

The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati is to empower individuals, educate families, enhance communities and together, celebrate the extraordinary lives of people with Down syndrome. To learn more about their programs visit their website here.

We provide information, resources, and treatment for people battling addiction and related conditions.

At DrugRehab.com, our mission is to equip patients and families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and pursue lifelong recovery. We are here to help you or your loved one every step of the way.

At Easter Seals TriState youth and adults with disabilities and disadvantages find the path to live more independent lives through social enterprise, youth, vocational, social and recreational services, autism services, medical rehabilitation, military and veteren services, employment and training. To learn more about their programs visit their website here.

Easter Seals Work Resource Center (WRC) empowers individuals with disabilities and disadvantages to increase their independence through employment. The organization helps people with disabilities and disadvantages gradually transition into the workforce and experience career success. Participants include:

• Individuals with developmental, sensory or physical disabilities 
• People who are chronically unemployed or underemployed, including those moving from welfare-to-work
• Youth at-risk who need a support network to connect to work

Click here for information about programs and services.

The combination of an informed consumer and a qualified attorney produces the best legal results for the clients. ElderLawAnswers supports seniors, their families and their attorneys in achieving their goals by providing the following services:

• The best information on the Internet about crucial legal issues facing seniors.
• A network of highly qualified elder law attorneys nationwide.
• Online practice tools for elder law attorneys.

ElderLawAnswers information is designed to be thorough, up-to-date and easy to understand. The attorneys in the network have demonstrated a commitment to the field of elder law. And they benefit from the experience and expertise of their peers through our Internet-based practice tools.
 

Through the Eldercare Locator, individuals and their families can get information on services available for older adults nationwide including State and Area Agencies on Aging.

EngAging Seniors, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit offers Smartphone Basics for Beginners in-person
classes currently through Cincinnati Public Library. This is a 4-week course
designed for seniors with limited smartphone experience. Participants will learn
smartphone terminology and have hands-on experience with a senior guide (seniors
guiding seniors). Small class sizes and small teacher-to-participant ratios ensure
individualized attention in a non-intimidating environment. All Smartphones accepted

Provides referrals for seniors (age 65 or over) who do not have an ophthalmologist. Callers who meet the eligibility requirements are mailed the name of an ophthalmologist participating near their home. Participating doctors provide medical eye exams and treatment for conditions or diseases, if necessary. Qualified callers receive treatment at no expense for the doctor`s services. Eyeglasses, prescriptions, hospital services and other medical services are not covered under the program. Doctors accept insurance reimbursement as payment in full. Literature pertaining to eye diseases and medical procedures is available by mail.

• Senior EyeCare Program ensures that every senior has access to medical eye care and promotes annual dilated eye exams. It raises awareness about age-related eye disease (including cataracts), provides free eye care educational materials, and facilitates access to eye care – at no out-of-pocket expense.
• Diabetes EyeCare Program promotes annual dilated eye exams for people with diabetes. The program raises awareness of diabetic eye disease (including diabetic retinopathy), provides free diabetic eye disease educational materials, and facilitates access to eye care – at no out-of-pocket expense.

Family Services has been in the forefront of designing programs that meet the needs of individuals and families since 1896.

At Family Services they believe providing services in the most efficient and economical manner should be as much a part of doing business as the professionalism and dignity they bring to the people they serve.

FEMAs mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that the nation works together to build, sustain, and improve the capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

This site provides consumer educational materials and allows consumers to file a complaint online. Information is available on a number of topics, including healthcare, funerals, identity theft and scams, and more.

National Do Not Call Registry

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free.

Internet Safety

Project GOAL – Internet Safety for Older Adults: Challenges and Solutions

Online safety tips

Friends of Man

Friends of Man is the charitable arm of the institute for the New Man.  The program provides resources to help people who find themselves in a situation where they have nowhere else to turn.  It may be an elderly person on a fixed income, a working family whose child is struck by severe illness, an accident victim, a disabled person, or a schoolchild whose family can’t afford basic needs.

Friends of Man helps people of all ages with a large variety of needs:

• Mobility Equipment: (prostheses, wheelchairs, van lifts, and modifications, ramps, home modifications)
• Medical Equipment and Procedures
• Hearing Aids, Dentures,Glasses
• Basic Needs: Clothing for Children, Food
• Short-term Daycare, Prescriptions, Cobra/Health Insurance
• And More!!

At Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley, they empower people with disabilities and other needs to achieve independence and enhance their lives on a daily basis.

Their vision is to make it possible for all people to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
To learn more about their behavioral health services, employment services, senior services, children and youth services and developmental disabilities visit their website here.

The mission of Grace Hospice is to treat every patient as their own treasured loved one, providing care that affords a quality of life that outweighs quantity of days, and supports caregivers as their hearts find healing.

Grace Hospice offer a program for patients who are considered terminal and are expected to live six months or less if the disease follows its natural course, although many patients outlive this time frame. Their focuses is on comfort care not curative care.  The goal of Grace Hospice care is for the patient to remain as comfortable and pain-free as possible in their own home or the home of a loved one through the end of life. Grace Hospice care can also be provided in a long-term care facility or an assisted living facility.
 

At Graceworks Lutheran Services, everything they do is based on the principles of servant leadership, and building community.  They believe individuals thrive when they live interdependently with others in communities dedicated to upholding personal dignity and fostering wholeness.

They serve people of all faiths through a variety of programs such as assisted living for seniors and persons with disabilities, senior residential communities, companionship services, and community outreach.

Community Behavioral Health serves people with severe mental illness.  Programs include:

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
• Case Management
• Counseling Treatment Unit (CTU)
• Deaf/Mental Health Services
• Forensic Assertive Community Treatment
• Homeless Services and PATH
• Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT)
• Mental Health Court of Common Pleas
• Mental Health Municipal Court
• Money Management (Payee) Services
• Pharmacy Services
• Primary Care Services
• Psychiatric Nursing Services
• Psychiatric Services
• Residential and Housing Options
• The Recovery Center
• Transitional-Aged Youth Services
• Vocational Programs
• Welcome Center

GCB has two clinic locations in Cincinnati. The primary clinic site and agency’s administrative headquarters are located in East Walnut Hills at:

1501 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-354-7000

The other clinic location is in Roselawn at:

7162 Reading Road, Ste. 400
Cincinnati, OH 45237
513-354-7200

GCB also offers Transitional-Aged Youth services (TIP) in Clermont County at:

1074 Wasserman Way
Batavia, Ohio 45103
513-354-1300

The Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides service and support for clients with differing abilities in the Greene Country Community. Providing services from early childhood, through adulthood and elderly life stages, the Board is committed to assisting eligible individuals in making choices and achieving a life of increasing capabilities so that they may live, work, and play in our community.

The Greene County Department of Job and Family Services oversees a variety of public programs that provide benefits and services to individuals and families.

The Veterans Service Office provides VA claims assistance to veterans and their dependents as well as emergency financial assistance to eligible veterans and their dependents. They also provide door to door transportation to and from the VA Medical Center for Greene County veterans.
 

Hours M-F (8am-4:30pm)

HB 130 Grandparent Power of Attorney and Caregiver Affidavit forms

HB 130 created legal documentation to assist Grandparent Caregivers that have physical custody of their grandchildren, but not judicially awarded custody.  When properly completed, notarized and filed with the court, these forms will assist grandparents in enrolling grandchildren in school and participating as the parent; accessing routine and emergency medical and dental care. 

Power of Attorney forms: For grandparents whose children are authorizing the grandparent’s power of attorney for their grandchild.
 

Caregiver Authorization Affidavit forms: For grandparents caring for their grandchildren who are unable to locate the child’s parent or parent’s.

Link for current affidavit indicated in the Ohio Revised Code (Use of this affidavit is authorized by sections 3109.65 to 3109.73 of the Ohio Revised Code.)

Ohio Caretaker Authorization Affidavit Form

Are you struggling with a health condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, fibromyalgia, or arthritis?

The Healthy-U Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is proven to improve quality of life — and save money by reducing health care expenses. It`s free to adults of any age with any on-going health condition and/or their caregivers.

Healthy U is a small group workshop that focuses on problem solving and building self-confidence to help people maintain their health and manage chronic health conditions. Many people struggle to manage symptoms of chronic disease — especially older adults who are more likely to be living with more than one chronic illness. In 2009, the Surgeon General estimated that 50% of older Americans were living with at least two chronic health conditions (at least 80% had one).

The workshops are led by trained facilitators — usually non-health professionals who have a chronic disease themselves. Participants meet for six weeks, once a week, for two and a half hours, and learn to control their symptoms through: relaxation techniques, diet and exercise changes, managing sleep and fatigue, using medications correctly, and communication with family members, friends and health care providers.

Healthy U, developed at Stanford University as the Chronic Disease Self Management Program, is successful because it was developed with input from people who have chronic diseases themselves. COA is offering the workshop locally through a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging and the federal Administration on Aging.

For information about workshop dates and locations, click here or call (513) 721-1025 and ask for Healthy-U.  

Council on Aging is looking for individuals and organizations who are interested in offering the Healthy-U program.  Healthy-U leaders are either adults (preferably with a chronic health condition) or professionals such as nurses, care managers, health educators, etc. Healthy-U leaders:

• receive specialized training and easy-to-use instructional materials
• learn new skills and gain valuable experience in program delivery
• experience the satisfaction of changing lives with a proven effective program

Click here for more information, or call (513) 721-1025 and ask for Healthy-U.

The Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) shares the mission of the National HLAA organization: to enhance the quality of life for people who are hard of hearing. HLAA strives to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. If you or someone you care about has hearing loss, HLAA can help. Programs feature speakers who address the concerns, needs, and hopes of people with hearing loss and their friends and families. Anyone is welcome to join. Members come from all walks of life and from many age groups.

A non-profit organization that serves people with hearing loss, those with speech disorders and people who are deaf. Services include hearing services and products, speech and language services, and deaf services. For the deaf there is a 24-hour emergency interpreting service, sign language classes, independent living skills, work and job skills, information and referral and advocacy. They also provide counseling and therapy for groups or individuals.

Multiple locations.

About Heyday

We are a virtual and in-home healthcare practice dedicated to improving the primary care experience for older adults. We founded Heyday Health because we saw the health system leaving our elderly loved ones behind and were driven to create a better solution. Our mission is to transform how, when, and where we deliver care to achieve exceptional outcomes.

HomeCare.com does not employ or recommend any care provider. HomeCare.com provides technology and tools to help families and Caregivers connect with each other. Each individual is solely responsible for selecting a care provider or care seeker, whichever applies, and complying with local and federal laws in connection with a business relationship they create.There are a number of ways to help pay for in-home care. Some options include: Medicaid, PACE, Long-Term Care insurance (LTCi), life insurance, Veteran’s benefits, a home equity loan, or a reverse mortgage. We will briefly address each of these.

Find A Care Giver, Home Care Resources, Paying For Care, Care Giver Resources, Elder Services, Chronic Conditions.

IKRON (Integration of Knowledge and Resources for Occupational Needs) provides integrated quality behavioral health services to the greater Cincinnati and Tri-State area.

IKRON was the first community facility to work collaboratively with the Bureau of Vocation Rehabilitation counselors to help prepare Longview State Hospital (Summit Behavioral Health) patients for discharge from the hospital to the community and to eventual competitive employment in the community.

IKRON was also the first rehabilitation center in southwest Ohio to offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program aimed at obtaining competitive employment and maintaining sobriety.

A mail order company that has an inventory of products available for purchase to assist those who are blind or visually impaired.

Independent Solutions is locally owned; therefore, our Senior Care Advisors know the community and can help our client find the appropriate short and/or long-term living & care options and resources based on their preferences and requirements.  Our advisors listen to the client to gain an understanding of their needs; physical, emotional, social, financial and geographical preferences. They understand that any decision about alternative living is difficult and stand ready to lessen the confusion and frustration for the client and their loved ones.  

Jewish Family Service is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• social work counseling
• caregiver support
• recreation
• supportive services

Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati strengthens lives by providing professional social services to families and individuals in times of need.  Many services are available including: aging and caregiver services, adoption connection, counseling, family life education, resettlement acculturation, and vital services support (region’s only kosher food pantry).

Workforce One of Butler County is part of the Workforce One Investment Board of Southwest Ohio – a three-county regional organization made up of Butler, Clermont and Warren County leaders. These leaders are from business, education, labor and government, with the majority of its board members representing the private business sector. The mission of the Workforce One Investment Board is to set the vision, policy direction and performance expectations for the regional workforce development system. The mission of the Workforce One Investment system is to provide an educated and qualified workforce that meets the current and future needs of employers.

The Job Search Focus Group is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that supports individuals searching for employment opportunities as well as employers looking to fill positions.

A Web site featuring kinship resources for Ohio “kin caregivers.”   The Web site is hosted by Public Children Services Association of Ohio. For more information regarding available services and County contacts download the Ohio Kinship Care GuideBook: https://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS%2008146/pdf/

The LGBT Aging Resources Clearinghouse of the American Society on Aging opens the door to knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people ages 50-plus. Whether you’re an elder, a young person, a caregiver, a student, a researcher, a policymaker, a journalist, or a helping professional, the clearinghouse offers you the keys to understanding and respect for LGBT elders.

The searchable resources on this site put a wealth of vital materials on LGBT aging at your fingertips. You’ll find annotated listings for service providers, community and professional organizations, information sites, reports and articles, as well as links for ordering DVDs, books and other useful products. 

Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati provides legal representation, information, advice and referral for people in need of legal help.   Legal Aid Society is affiliated with the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC, and also coordinates services with the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP).  Lower-income residents of Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties are eligible for Legal Aid services. Services available in any language.  For Ohio Relay Services, call 1-800-750-0750

Additional locations:

Butler County:
10 Journal Square
Hamilton, OH 45011
513-241-9400

Clinton County:
117 N. South Street
Wilmington, OH 45177
513-241-9400

The mission of Legal Services Corporation is to promote equal access to justice in our nation and to provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income persons.

LifePoint Solutions is a comprehensive counseling agency with expertise in mental health diagnosis and treatment.

Price Hill Administrative Offices
3730 Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
Phone: 513.381.6300

Amelia Administrative Offices
43 East Main Street
Amelia, Ohio 45102
Phone: 513.947.7000

Downtown Center
200 McFarland Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: 513.721.7660

Price Hill Center
3740 Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
Phone: 513.381.6300

English & Acculturation Center
200 McFarland Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: 513.721.7660

Northern Kentucky Center
434 Scott Boulevard
Covington, Kentucky 41011
Phone: 859.291.1121

LifeCenter Organ Donor Network, “A Donate Life Organization,” encourages and coordinates the donation of human organs and tissues for transplantation. In 1981 LifeCenter began operating as an independent, not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO). LifeCenter is accredited by the Association for Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), and has been approved and designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as the primary OPO serving eight counties in Southwestern Ohio, six counties in Northern Kentucky and two counties in Southeastern Indiana. LifeCenter is an institutional member of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and follows all the guidelines for organ sharing.

The population of LifeCenter`s service area is about two million people. Within this area there are 30 hospitals that LifeCenter works with to faciliate and coordinate organ and tissue donation. 

For more than 100 years, Lighthouse International has been a leader in meeting the evolving needs of people who are dealing with, or are at risk for, vision loss and blindness. Through services, education, research, and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive lives.

For questions about vision impairment, eye conditions, and vision rehab services throughout the U.S. General publications are available online.

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.

Mayerson JCC (Jewish Community Center) is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals (kosher available)
• congregate meals
• recreation
• transportation

Mayerson JCC and Senior Center offers:  ShalomNet Computer Classes, Digital Photography Club, ShalomPhone, Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meal site. 

Mayerson JCC offers congregate meals Monday thru Friday, check-in at 11:45 am each day.  Congregate meal options are also offered at the Mayersnon JCafe on Sunday 9:30am-4:00pm; Monday thru Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm; Friday 7:30 am-2:30pm.

With the JCC ShalomNet Computer Classes, you can learn the skills you need to surf the web, and e-mail friends and family at JCCs around the U.S. and the world! ShalomNet Computer Classes are held once a week for four, six, or eight weeks. You can join anytime!

The new ShalomNet Digital Photography Club teaches you modern photo techniques such as downloading pictures from digital cameras, scanning photographs, making photo manipulations and much more. Held in the JCC computer lab, these classes are specially designed for senior adults. ShalomNet is a JCC program and an initiative of The Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation. The photography club is FREE, and open to all senior adult JCC or ASK members.  Members will be responsible for their own expenses. Basic computer knowledge is preferred.  ShalomNet Digital Photography Club meetings will be held on the first and third Monday of every month at the JCC. Members can join at any time!

For information on ShalomNet Computer Classes and Digital Photography Club contact Susan Bradley, 513.792.5654 or [email protected].

ShalomPhone

A telephone outreach program for seniors, ages 60 & older. Volunteers make daily calls to check on the well-being of elderly and disabled persons who live alone. ShalomPhone is funded by the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation to support seniors who prefer to live independently. FREE. 

Medicare.gov has all of the information and tools you need for questions or help with Medicare. You can:

• enroll in Medicare online
• compare and enroll in Medicare health or prescription plans
• find and compare doctors
• check to see if a test or service is covered by Medicare
• chat with a Medicare representative
• research and compare nursing homes and home health agencies
• get extra help with medical and prescription drug costs
• get a new Medicare card

Medicare Nursing Home Compare

Use the site to obtain a free copy of A Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home.You can search the site to obtain and compare nursing home information from all parts of the country, including their performance at their last Medicare state survey.

Medicare Plan Finder

Not all Medicare Advantage Plans work the same way, so before you join, take the time to find and compare Medicare Health Plans in your area.  

Use Medicare’s Plan Finder to find and compare Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans available in your area.  Have the enrollee’s zip code ready.

You can get help from your state paying your Medicare premiums. In some cases, Medicare Savings Programs may also pay Part A and Part B deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments if you meet certain conditions.

Medicare Savings Programs

There are four kinds of Medicare Savings Programs

1. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program
2. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program
   If you have income from working, you may qualify for SLMB benefits even if your income is higher than these limits.
3. Qualified Individual (QI) Program
   You must apply every year for QI benefits. QI applications are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to people who got QI benefits the previous year. (You can’t get QI benefits if you qualify for Medicaid).
4. Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Program
   The QDWI program helps pay the Part A premium. You may qualify if any of the following apply to you:

Are a working disabled person under 65
Lost your premium-free Medicare Part A when you went back to work
Aren’t getting medical assistance from your state
Meet the income and resource limits required by your state

How to Apply for Medicare Savings Programs

Many people do not know or understand if they qualify for Medicare Savings Programs.  Council on Aging can help.  Call us at 513-721-1025 for help in determining your eligibility. 

If you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program in your state, you automatically qualify to get Extra Help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage.

Mental Health America is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals, families, professionals, lay persons, and communities in Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio. We are committed to preserving and strengthening the mental wellness of all individuals. We pride ourselves on educating the community with current research, best practice prevention techniques, and treatment and recovery options.

Under its new name and structure, Mental Health America is re-dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people – especially children and adults living with mental and substance use disorders – by helping them live healthier lives. Our message is simple- good mental health is fundamental to the health and well-being of every person and community.

Mental Health America advances its mission to Educate, Advocate and Serve.

• Educate individuals, families, professionals, and healthcare providers about ways to preserve and strengthen their mental health.
• Advocate for access to effective care and build an understanding of people with mental and substance use disorders.
• Provide support for individuals and families living with mental and substance use disorders.

Services include:

The Mental Help Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy.

MentalHealth.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems inforamaton.  MentaHealth.gov aims to educate and guide:

• The general public
• Health and emergency preparedness professionals
• Policy makers
• Government and business leaders
• School systems
• Local communities

Mercy Health hospitals provide inpatient treatment for those who are having difficulty functioning in daily life due to mental and/or behavioral health disturbances. Three Mercy Health hospitals offer specialized treatment for individuals of all ages who have symptoms of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. Through treatment, we aim to make each and every patient’s life better – mind, body and spirit.

Locations:

Clermont Hospital Mental and Behavioral Health Services for Adults

3000 Hospital Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
513-732-8200

Medical Professional Services

2330 Victory Parkway, Ste. 500
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-221-2330

Psychiatry

7500 State Road, ML 01065
|Anderson, OH 45255-2439
513-624-4500

Services:

Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Experience
Facilitation
Supervision  individual and group
Consultation individual and group
Testing children and adults
Hispanic Counseling Program
Educational Opportunities
Workshops
Referrals for psychiatric consultation
EMDR for trauma resolution
Clinical hypnotism
Massage Therapy, Healing Touch & Reiki
Art Therapy Program

Malignant mesothelioma (me-zoe-thee-lee-O-muh) is a rare cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs (mesothelium).  Asbestos exposure is the primary risk factor for mesothelioma. 

The following resources offer information about the disease:

Mayo Clinic

National Institutes of Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Asbestos

American Cancer Society

American Lung Association – Asbestos

National Cancer Institute

There are many websites that offer information and resources about Meothelioma.  Many of these websites are sponsored by law firms or attorneys and provide information about legal actions that may be available to people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma.  When doing research, always verify the source of the information you are reading. 

The mission of the Montgomery Board of DDS is to serve children and adults with mental retardation and other significant developmental disabilities, most of whom require comprehensive life-long services. The Board provides supports for individuals to live, learn, work and participate in their community.

The Board also provides supports for families on their efforts to care for their family member with a disability.

The mission of the Montgomery Job and Family Services Department is: Protecting children and the elderly, strengthening families and individuals, and providing opportunities through coordinated services for the residents of Montgomery County.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) is a professional association of over 4,200 attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. NAELA members assist their clients with public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning, among other important issues.

*Please note NAELA`s office staff CANNOT assist the public with their legal needs. Please seek the advice of a professional and go to NAELA`s member directory for advice.

Provides support, advocacy and education for family members who have a relative with mental illness. The NAMI organization operates at the local, state and national levels. NAMI of Hamilton County is dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy.

The mission of the NAIC is to assist state insurance regulators, individually and collectively, in serving the public interest and achieving the following fundamental insurance regulatory goals in a responsive, efficient and cost effective manner, consistent with the wishes of its members:

Protect the public interest;

Promote competitive markets;

Facilitate the fair and equitable treatment of insurance consumers;

Promote the reliability, solvency and financial solidity of insurance institutions; and

Support and improve state regulation of insurance.

Advocacy, empowerment, information, programs, services, and publications

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.

NCMHA is comprised of over 80 members representing professional, consumer and government organizations with expertise in mental health and aging issues. Its goal is to work together towards improving the availability and quality of mental health preventive and treatment services to older Americans and their families.

NCMHA publishes a list of member resources for websites, publications, and presentations that focus on topics including advocacy, caregiving, elder abuse, and more.

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Through Title III of the Older Americans Act, the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) provides direct help to eligible family and informal caregivers. In southwestern Ohio, Council on Aging combines resources from NFCSP with other local programs to provide assistance to as many caregivers as possible.

Types of assistance that may be provided through this program include:

1. Information to caregivers about available services
2. Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to services
3. Counseling/Education/Training
4. Respite care*
5. Supplemental services — additional services and supports needed to help people stay independent in their homes (limited)*

*The care recipient must meet specific criteria.

Eligibility

1. Family caregivers (of any age), of a person with Alzheimer`s disease or a related dementia may be served regardless of the age of the person with dementia
2. Grandparents and other relative caregivers providing care to children (under age 18 years) may receive services at 55 years of age and older
3. Grandparent or relative caregivers (age 55 and older) who provide care for adult children (ages 19–59) with a disability

For more information, call Council on Aging at (513) 721-1025.

Caring for a loved one can be hard work. However, the National Family Caregivers Association says that people who recognize themselves as caregivers are more proactive, engaged and confident. As a result, they provide better care and are able to do so longer, even as their loved one’s care needs increase. Caregivers who access and use support services also report fewer negative emotions, such as depression, anxiety and anger. By seeking and accepting help, along with planning for the future, you can provide the care your loved one deserves while also making sure your needs are taken care of.

Through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, your area agency on aging and other local providers are ready to assist you with supports that may include:

• Training, resources, information and support groups;
• Respite care, adult day and medical alert services;
• Personal care, chore services and home delivered meals;
• Yard work and home repairs;
• Durable medical equipment and home modifications; and
• More.

Contact the area agency on aging serving your community for information and referral, as well as a free in-person assessment to identify your needs and link you to available resources.

Hours: M-F (8am-5pm)

This website provides access to helpful information and forms to help individuals and families in planning for their healthcare needs and wishes. 

Mission
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be.

Overview
NHDD exists as a 50-state annual initiative to provide clear, concise, and consistent information on healthcare decision-making to both the public and providers/facilities through the widespread availability and dissemination of simple, free, and uniform tools (not just forms) to guide the process. NHDD entails 50 independent, but coordinated, state and local events (necessitated by the difference in state laws and dynamics) supported by a national media and public education campaign.

In all respects, NHDD is inclusive and brings a variety of players in the larger healthcare/legal/religious community together to work on a common project, to the benefit of patients, families, and providers. NHDD is not prescriptive; it allows for and fosters creativity.

A key goal of NHDD is to demystify healthcare decision-making and make the topic of advance care planning inescapable. On NHDD, no one in the U.S. should be able to open a paper, watch TV, view the internet, see a physician or lawyer, or go to a healthcare facility without being confronted with the topic of advance care planning. Among other things, NHDD helps people understand that advance healthcare decision-making includes much more than living wills; it is a process that should focus first on conversation and choosing an agent.

Vision
Across the country, every healthcare facility will participate as the flagship venues for the public engagement. Other participating organizations/facilities that have their own physical spaces will engage in activities as well. Those organizations that lack physical spaces will work in conjunction with others or at non-healthcare venues (libraries, grocery stores, drug stores, etc.) to support the initiative. A variety of churches, synagogues, and mosques around the country will also support the effort by highlighting the importance of advance care planning with their congregations.

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Established in 2010 through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging provides training, technical assistance and educational resources to aging providers, LGBT organizations and LGBT older adults. The center is led by Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) in collaboration with 18 leading organizations from around the country.

Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.

• Call for yourself or someone you care about
• Free and confidential
• A network of more than 150 crisis centers nationwide
• Available 24/7

A website that helps you find mental health services within your area.

Founded by a group of people with OCD in 1986, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is an international not-for-profit organization made up of people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders, as well as their families, friends, professionals and others.  The mission and goals of the IOCDF are to: 

• Educate the public and professionals about OCD in order to raise awareness and improve the quality of treatment provided;
• Support research into the cause of, and effective treatments for, OCD and related disorders;
• Improve access to resources for those with OCD and their families;
• Advocate and lobby for the OCD community.

By law, the Attorney General is the chief law officer for the state of Ohio. The Office protects Ohio families from predatory financial practices through enforcement authority in the areas of consumer protection, antitrust, charitable organizations, and health care fraud.

The office offers services to protect the most vulnerable Ohio citizens, including children, the elderly, victims of crime and those who are preyed upon by greed in its many forms: unfair, illegal or shady business practices, criminal conduct and abuse of power and corruption. Programs are also available to support veterans, active duty military, and their families.

The Consumer Protection Section protects Ohioans from predatory and illegal business practices. With authority granted by the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and other statutes, the section enforces laws that prohibit unfair and deceptive practices including but not limited to: false advertising, shoddy workmanship, and failure to perform services or to deliver goods.

Consumers can file a complaint online or by calling 800-282-0515.

The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, and agencies who provide services to them. OCECD works through the coalition efforts of over 40 parent and professional disability organizations which comprise the Coalition. OCECD has also been funded since 1984 to serve as the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the state of Ohio from the federal government, U.S. Dept of Education, Office for Special Education Programs. To learn more about the resources they offer click here.

The OCC has many free publications on a variety of utility related topics available to assist you in learning about your utilities.

Mission of Organization- To provide statewide leadership in establishing a high quality addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services system of care that is effective, accessible and valued by all Ohioans.
 

The  Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is responsible for overseeing a statewide system of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health is the promotion and establishment of mental health as a cornerstone of health and wellness for individuals, families and communities throughout Ohio.

The mission of the Butler County Mental Health Board is to ensure a comprehensive system of mental healthcare that is effective and unified as charged under Ohio Law to improve the quality of life for its citizens.

24 Hour Crisis Hotline

Oxford and Hamilton: 513-523-4146

Fairfield and West Chester: 513-894-7002

Middletown: 513-424-5498

Ohio veterans of all eras have earned a number of federal and state benefits. Veterans may qualify for a number of other benefits ranging from health care, compensation for injuries and illness, home loans and education to direct financial assistance, special license plates and the Ohio Veterans Homes. Please visit your county veteran`s service office and find out what you`re eligible for. For more information, call 1-877-OHIO VET (1-877-644-6838), or visit www.dvs.ohio.gov.

Veterans can receive various levels of nursing home benefits, depending on the nature of disability or illness.

• Those with service-connected disabilities or illnesses get first priority and the care is free. Care can be received in a Veterans Affairs (VA) facility or a private nursing home at VA expense.
• Veterans with disabilities or illnesses which are not connected to armed service can receive care in a VA facility if space and resources permit. Those with a specific income level must pay a deductible and a co-payment.

Veterans` health benefits are subject to change. For more information contact your local VA office or medical center by calling 800-827-1000.

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) is a planning and advocacy body committed to community inclusion for people with developmental disability 

The Ohio Grandparent Kinship Coalition (OGKC) is an organization across Ohio which assists caregivers taking care of children other than their own when the parents are unwilling or unable to care for them. The OGKC is an organization consisting of kinship caregivers, kinship caregiver advocates and agencies throughout Ohio.

OGKC Purpose:

•     Educate kinship caregivers and agencies regarding state and national programs /issues affecting kinship caregivers
•     Advocate at local, state and national levels for support of kinship families
•     Provide a networking system for caregivers and agencies
•     Link caregivers with services in their communities
•     Connect new kinship care programs with speaker’s bureau
•     Conduct statewide conferences

A Medicare Quality Improvement Organization, handling quality of health care issues including:

• Inpatient hospital, outpatient service, skilled nursing facility and home health care
• Your rights as a patient, including premature discharge issues
• Care in a Medicare Advantage Plan

Their Web site includes a section for seniors and their families.

About the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress provides free recorded and brailled books to eligible adults and children. The Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, located in Cleveland, Ohio at the Cleveland Public Library, provides information and applications to all Ohio residents.

Use the Consumer Guide to search for and compare nursing homes, residential care (assisted living) facilities, and supportive living facilities and to learn more about services in your home and community that may meet your needs.

The www.SuperJobs.com web site is a free resource for the job seeker interested in employment in the Greater Cincinnati area. Job seekers have access to free job fairs, job search workshops, resume tools and much more. Call (513) 731-9800 for information about orientations that describes all of the services that are available. Employers are invited to schedule a free consultation on filling your company`s staffing needs.

Jordan Crossing location 
1740 Langdon Farm Road
Cincinnati, OH 45237

513-631-3060

This Ohio Web site allows you to search all electronic job opportunities which include Ohio employers, national commercial job boards and niche industries. Let all Ohio employers find you today by taking the opportunity to post your resume for FREE.

Hours of Operation: M-F (8am-5pm) excluding holidays, unless otherwise noted.

Ohio long-term care insurance companies can now offer policies that qualify under the state`s Long-term care Partnership Insurance Program. Partnership insurance offers a way for people to buy long-term care insurance, receive policy benefits and protect a matching amount of assets if they need to apply for Medicaid. With any insurance policy, it is important for the consumer to choose the type of coverage that fits their needs. Only you can decide if Long-term Care insurance is right for you. Your decision should depend on personal health and wealth matters. (Source: Ohio Department of Insurance)

The Ohio Department of Insurance`s Long-term Care Partnership Web site provides more information about the partnership program, as well as fact sheets and other resources, frequently asked questions about long-term care and help in finding an agent.

What is the Ohio Relay Service?

The Ohio Relay Service (ORS) provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled.  Specially trained Communication Assistants (CA`s) process relay calls and stay on the line to relay conversations electronically, over a Text Telephone (TTY) or, in some cases, verbally to hearing parties.

ORS is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no restrictions on the number of calls placed or on their length.  This valuable communications tool gives all individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled the opportunity to make personal and business calls just like any other telephone user.  Both TTY and voice users may initiate calls through ORS.

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)

OSHIIP provides free health insurance information and services for Ohioans with Medicare. They will answer your questions about any of the matters listed below.

• Medicare health coverage for seniors and for people under age 65 with disabilities
• Medicare prescription drug plans
• Medicare Advantage Plans (example: HMOs and PPOs)
• Medicare supplemental insurance
• Financial assistance programs for people with limited income
• Long-term care insurance
• Home health care coverage
• Retiree health plan coverage

Toll-free Hotline

OSHIIP’s Medicare experts speak with hundreds of callers daily. They provide objective, accurate information and assistance. Call toll-free from anyplace in the USA: 1-800-686-1578

Local volunteer counselors

OSHIIP is involved in your neighborhood.

• OSHIIP has trained and certified more than 800 volunteers across the state
• Volunteer counselors are experts on Medicare and related health insurance matters
• A local volunteer can meet with you in person or speak with you over the telephone 

Want to become an OSHIIP volunteer?

Without volunteers, OSHIIP could not fulfill its mission. Dedicated people are needed to be volunteers in all parts of Ohio. As a volunteer, you will:

• Learn about Medicare in a free 22-hour course
• Help people in your community
• Have the satisfaction of taking part in a truly worthy cause

For more information, contact OSHIIP about the next training course in your area.  Call 1-888-686-VOLS or email [email protected].

Click here for an OSHIIP fact sheet.

Ohio SMP Is Seeking Volunteers

Did you know that one out of every seven Medicare dollars goes to fraud, waste and abuse? That Medicare fraud, waste and abuse cost you $13 billion?

To help address this national problem, Pro Seniors receives funding from the Administration on Aging for a Senior Medicare Patrol Project.  Named Ohio SMP this project helps older Americans be wiser health care consumers.  Seniors are taught to better understand their Medicare statements so they can detect potential fraud and errors and then take the appropriate steps to correct them.

At the heart of Ohio SMP are volunteers who are often retirees.  They educate groups of older Americans about illegitimate Medicare practices or provide individual assistance to those questioning the accuracy of their statements.  Presentations may be offered in the volunteer’s own community at churches, retired professional organizations, social groups and other locations where seniors gather. Project staff is also available to assist in coordinating presentations.  In addition to the Administration on Aging, Ohio SMP has received strong support from the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

Anyone interested in volunteering may contact Jane Winkler at (513) 458-5523.

The OSBA provides a great deal of general information about all aspects of the law for members of the public, including handbooks, pamphlets, newspaper columns, programs, and information about attorneys. This information is offered free of charge and can be downloaded off of the website.  The LawFacts pamphlet series provides general information for consumers about the most commonly encountered legal issues such as advanced directives, wills, bankruptcy, DNR orders, guardianships, living trusts, living wills, probate, etc.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to people of working age who are physically, mentally, psychologically, or socially disabled and vocationally handicapped.

Medical equipment rental (deposit) may be available.

The OhioMeansJobs Warren County, located at 300 East Silver Street in Lebanon, Ohio is a partnership of workforce development, educational and social service agencies that provide services to job seekers and employers.

The free services that are available for employment seeking purposes include:
•A Resource Room that has computers linked to the internet
•Customer Advocates who will assist the job seeker with his/her employment, training and/or supportive service needs
•Availability of job posting information
•Labor market information
•Education and training information
•Use of resource materials, copier, laser printers and fax machine
•Classes in employability skills, computer skills and credit counseling
•Career aptitude and Work Keys testing.

They are open Monday thru Friday, except holidays, from 8AM to 5PM. For more information, please call 513-695-1130. The Resource Room is open to the public from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Please stop and visit OhioMeansJobs Warren County!

Open Door Ministries is located in the basement of The Church of the Advent. Some of the services they offer are a food pantry and health services. To learn more about their services visit their website here.

The mission of Opportunities for Ohians with Disabilities is to provide individuals with disabilities opportunities to achieve quality employment, independence, and disability determination outcomes. They do this through the many programs they offer.

The vast majority of working-age Ohioans with a disability would like to work. Moreover, Ohioans with a disability bring many key success factors to the workplace.

 If you want to work but are having trouble because of your disability, you may qualify for services from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities through its Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI).

 BSVI provides direct, personalized services to help individuals with disabilities obtain or retain employment. The BSVI counselor works with you one-on-one to plan an individualized program leading to gainful employment.

With dignity, respect and compassion, PLACES cares for adults diagnosed with mental health disorders, including the homeless, by providing housing and the supportive services they need to live happier, healthier, more independent lives. Click here to learn more about their programs.

A Medicare contractor that provides Medicare Part B services and handles claims for:

• medical/professional services rendered in an office, inpatient or outpatient settings
• lab tests, x-rays, diagnostic tests
• ambulance transportation

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, Buckeye Chapter strives to improve the quality of life of honorably discharged veterans who have spinal cord injury, dysfunction or illness including but not limited to multiple sclerosis and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) through advocacy, medical research, sports and recreation, education and communication.

Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Prevent Blindness Ohio is celebrating 50 years as Ohio`s leading volunteer nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. Founded in 1957 by U.S. Senator John Bricker and Lion`s Club Member, Bob Morrison with support from Nationwide, the Ohio Department of Health and Delta Gamma Fraternity, PBO serves all 88 Ohio counties.  Prevent Blindness Ohio provides direct services to more than 800,000 Ohioans annually and educate millions of consumers about what they can do to protect and preserve their precious gift of sight. Prevent Blindness Ohio is an affiliate of Prevent Blindness America, the country`s second-oldest national voluntary health organization.

From the beginning, Prevent Blindness Ohio`s mission has remained steadfast to prevent blindness and preserve sight.  The goal is to prevent the 50% of vision loss that is needless and help all Ohioans enjoy good sight for life!

Pro Seniors is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services: 

• legal assistance
• ombudsman services

More about Pro Seniors

Founded in 1975, Pro Seniors is a non-profit organization that provides free legal and long-term care help to older adults.  Pro Seniors offers Ohio residents age 60 and older the advice and information they need to solve their legal and nursing home, adult care facility, and home health care problems.

The Pro Seniors Mission
Pro Seniors is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence by empowering them, by protecting their interests, and by helping them access resources.

What Pro Seniors Offers
Pro Seniors Legal Hotline serves the State of Ohio.  By calling the Pro Seniors Legal Hotline, Ohio residents age 60 or older can receive free assistance over the telephone with a variety of legal or long-term care problems. In Greater Cincinnati, the number to call is (513) 345-4160.  In other parts of Ohio, call (800) 488-6070.  Find more information on the Legal Hotline by selecting the Legal Hotline link.

Legal Help
If you have a legal problem that cannot be resolved over the telephone, the Legal Hotline may refer you to a Pro Seniors staff attorney if you live in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton or Warren County. Pro Seniors’ staff attorneys handle problems that many private attorneys do not, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, other government benefits and pensions.  The Legal Hotline may also refer you to a private attorney who has agreed to accept cases at a reduced fee for clients with limited income.

Legal Information Pamphlets
Pro Seniors provides pamphlets on a variety of subjects, from Medicare and Medicaid to consumer fraud and food stamps.  You can find a complete list by selecting the Pamphlets link.

Long-term Care Ombudsmen
If you have a complaint about a nursing home, Pro Seniors can help.  The long-term care ombudsmen will investigate and work with you to resolve your concerns about nursing facilities in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties.  Pro Seniors ombudsmen also handle complaints about home care and adult care facilities.  You can find more information about the Ombudsman program by selecting the Ombudsman link. The Ombudsman can also help you choose the right care facility to meet your needs.

Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in assisting older people and have a few free hours each week, Pro Seniors offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.  For more information about our volunteer Ombudsman Program, select the Ombudsman  link.  If you are concerned about fraud and waste in the health care system, select the Ohio Seniors Fight Fraud  link to learn more about volunteering for this project.  If you are an attorney, you can assist callers to the Legal Hotline or conduct legal research.  Paralegals can provide valuable support to our legal staff. Volunteers also are needed to assist staff with mailings and other office projects.

REM Ohio serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those with employment barriers. Their  programs and supports are built around the unique needs of each individual they serve and designed to promote independence, skill development, personal choice and growth.  They are committed to delivering quality services in community-based environments, empowering the people they serve to live, work and thrive in their community. For more information about their programs click here.

Rainbow Elder Care of Greater Dayton provides advocacy, educational resources, support and referral services to the elder LGBT community and straight allies in the Greater Dayton, Ohio area.

Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBT older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBT older people, and provides training for aging providers and LGBT organizations, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. With offices in New York City, Washington, DC and Chicago, SAGE coordinates a growing network of 30 local SAGE affiliates in 20 states and the District of Columbia.

Mission
The mission of SAGE is to lead in addressing issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years.

In addition to developmental disabilities services, Safe Haven Agency has also expanded into the home healthcare sector with skilled nurses on staff. They provide services through supported living waivers, individual options waivers, and the level one waivers.

Safe Haven Agency assures families that their loved ones are well cared for and continue to live healthy and happy lives. They monitor their caregivers through one-on-one contact with their clients, telephone check-in, and home visits. They acknowledge the fact that each client is different, and they cater specifically to the diverse needs of every client. One of Safe Haven Agency’s goals is to make sure their clients feel comfortable and happy so they can live longer in the comfort of their own homes while still enjoying the services they provide. For more information about their services visit their website here.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center ministries in the United States provide an in-residence rehabilitation program with a focus on basic necessities. Each beneficiary (program participant) is provided with a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, spiritual direction, and resources to assist each person to develop life skills.

The Salvation Army Family Service Bureau provides services to families and individuals regardless of race, creed, color, sex, religious affiliation or age.  Clients may be self-referred or referred by agencies, friends, relatives or other interested parties. 

The Family Service Bureau provides a professional and experienced social work staff, licensed in Ohio and Kentucky.  All appointments are held in a confidential setting. The Family Service Bureau has a confidentiality policy, and adheres to the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics.

Provides services with:

• Emergency assistance
• Heat Share Energy Fund
• Counseling Services

For more than 100 years The Salvation Army has been providing assistance to people with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions through its 119 United States based Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs).  The Centers serve people suffering from substance misuse, legal problems, relational conflicts, homelessness, and unemployment.

Mission

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center ministries in the U.S. provide an in-residence rehabilitation program with a focus on basic necessities. Each beneficiary (program participant) is provided with a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, spiritual direction, and resources to assist each person to develop life skills. 

Locations

Administration
617 Steiner Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 557-2730
Click here for directions

East Price Hill Center
3301 Warsaw Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 557-2700
Click here for directions

Lower Price Hill Center
718 State Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 557-2710
Click here for directions

Sedamsville Center
617 Steiner Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 557-2720
Click here for directions

Santa Maria Community ServicesWellness Program

Offers health education and resources for underinsured or uninsured individuals through home visits, public health fairs and events, and at various health sites. Program helps with prescription access, medications, medical supplies, eyeglasses, hearing aids, health promotion support, and educational activities.

Bienestar

Provides health and wellness services for Hispanic/Latino population in Greater Cincinnati area.  Services include health education, government assistance programs information and guidance, medical and social services referrals, health fairs, healthcare system navigation, and assistance with medical appointments. (More about Bienestar program) The signature feature of the Bienestar program is its Promotores de Salud component.

Senior Employment Center is a work training program for low-income adults 55 and over, to help gain skills and paid work experience needed to transition into permanent, unsubsidized jobs. Senior Employment Center serves Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren Counties.

Disability Services provides assistance to all qualified students with disabilities, whether they are physical, psychiatric or educational. You are required to register with the office and identify your needs in order to be eligible for academic adjustments. All services are based on individual needs.

The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Roosevelt on August 14, 1935. In addition to several provisions for general welfare, the new Act created a social insurance program designed to pay retired workers age 65 or older a continuing income after retirement.

The tops services offered by the Social Security Administration:

• Get or replace a Social Security card
• Apply online for retirement benefits
• Apply online for disability benefits
• Apply online for Medicare
• Apply for SSI, survivors or family benefits
• Estimate your retirement benefits
• Get Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs
• Locate a Social Security office
• Glossary of Social Security Terms

How to contact Social Security. 

For Medicare recipients, Social Security can help with:

• Medicare eligibility and enrollment
• Replacing a Medicare card
• Changing your address for Medicare
• Questions on Medicare premiums

Reporting Social Security Fraud

If you suspect Social Security fraud, contact the Office of Inspector General (OIG) using one of the following methods:

• Use the online Fraud Reporting form; 
• Call the Fraud Hotline number at 1-800-269-0271 (TTY 1-866-501-2101) between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday;  
• Send a fax: 410-597-0118 (standard long distance rates may apply); or 
• Write to: Social Security OIG Hotline
  P.O. Box 17785
  Baltimore, Maryland 21235-7785.

Social Security’s Office of Inspector General takes reports of fraud very seriously.  Without sufficient identifying information, OIG will be unable to act on your allegation.  Therefore, be sure to include as much of the following information as you can when you call:

• Name, address, telephone number, and Social Security number of the person suspected of fraud.  Also include the individual’s date and place of birth, father’s name, and mother’s birth name, if known;
• A complete description of the potential fraud incident; and 
• Your name, address, and telephone number.

Disability under Social Security is based on your inability to work. You will be considered disabled if you cannot do work you did before and Social Security decides that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s). Your disability also must last, or be expected to last, for at least a year or to result eventually in death. This is a strict definition of disability.

The program assumes that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers` compensation, insurance, savings and investments. You should apply at any Social Security office as soon as you become disabled.

You may file by phone, mail or by visiting the nearest office. Note that, while you may receive benefits dating back to the date you became disabled, they are limited to one year before the date you filed for benefits.

The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

1. Social Security Disability Insurance (https://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/index.htm) pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
2. Supplemental Security Income (https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/) pays benefits based on financial need.

When you apply for either program, SSA will collect medical and other information from you and make a decision about whether or not you meet Social Security’s definition of disability (https://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify4.htm).

Use the Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool (https://www.ssa.gov/best) to find out which programs may be able to pay you benefits.

If your application has recently been denied, the Internet Appeal (https://www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/appeal) is a starting point to request a review of our decision about your eligibility for disability benefits.

This site will help you find social and welfare services in your area by entering your zip code.

Family Service Advisor of Spring Grove Family is a service offer by Susan Nordin for families who need assistance wit preplanning and having a plan in place. She assists families if they need to preplan for Medicaid or just to have a plan in place. No matter if you are receiving care in your home or nursing home. 50% of people preplan and Susan is looking to help family are individual ger their plans in place.

Hear Now collects hearing aids for recycling purposes. Any make or model, regardless of age, can be donated to the hearing aid recycling program. All donations are tax deductible and a letter of acknowledgement will be sent to all identified donors. If you wish to donate a salvaged hearing aid or other assistance device, please securely package donation and mail to Hear Now.  

It is also possible to receive a hearing aid from this program. Contact Hear Now for more information.

Official Web site of US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Justice Department with information about Medicare Fraud, how to prevent it, and how to report it.  

The mission of SuCasa is to serve Hispanics residing in Cincinnati. Services provided by SuCasa include:

• Job Referral and Job Fairs. 
• Housing Assistance and Referrals.
• Enroll Children in School and Daycare.
• Promote GED Program.
• English and Spanish Classes.
• Translation Services.
• Income Tax Preparation Services.
• Medical Referrals and Health Fairs.
• Legal Referrals.
• Alcoholics Anonymous in Spanish.
• Host and Promote Athletic Teams

TRICARE is a Federal health program for active duty and retired military personnel, their families and their survivors, administered by the Department of Defense. TRICARE for Life is for eligible retirees and their families. It`s designed to be the supplemental second payer to Medicare coverage.

Talbert House’s mission is to improve social behavior and enhance personal recovery and growth.

Need Help? Call:

• 513-221-HELP (4357) for more information or to schedule an appointment.
• 513-281-CARE (2273) or text Talbert to 839863 if in crisis or in need of immediate assistance. Available 24 hours-a-day.

The following is sample of Talbert House’s programs and services. Visit their website for more information. 

Adolescent Substance Abuse Outpatient
Adolescent Substance Abuse Outpatient is a non-residential treatment program providing assessment and treatment for adolescents (ages 12-17) whose primary diagnosis is a substance use disorder. Services include individual and family counseling, group counseling and case management.

Adult Substance Abuse Services
This program provides comprehensive chemical dependency assessment and treatment options to men and women who are best served in an outpatient setting. Services include individual and group counseling, intensive outpatient group services, continuing care, and random drug testing. Supportive services may include family and culturally specific counseling, employment readiness, and referrals to other needed services. Adult Services also provides outpatient services to clients dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse issues and housing case management to clients in the Shelter Plus Care Program. (See the Hamilton County Court Guide as a PDF)

Alcohol and Drug Addiction Partnership Treatment (ADAPT) for Men and Women 
The comprehensive residential and outpatient program provides assessment, treatment, and reintegration services for drug and alcohol addicted adults charged with drug-driven felony offenses through the Hamilton County Drug Court. Services include chemical dependency education and treatment, criminality/behavior modification, frequent and random drug testing, vocational/educational services, family counseling, and a variety of supportive services. This program is offered through a partnership between Talbert House, Central Community Health Board, First Step Home, and Prospect House. (See this program’s FAQ’s as a PDF) 

Alternatives
Alternatives is a treatment program providing assessment and treatment exclusively for adolescent males ages 12-17. The goal is to provide gender-specific treatment for adolescent males by using a cognitive-behavioral approach to address issues of substance abuse, criminality, victimization, grief, anger, and family dysfunction. Alternatives offers residential care, intensive outpatient, aftercare, and drug education groups.

The Bridge
The Bridge is a residential facility designed to provide assessment, treatment, and reintegration programming to adolescent males ages 12-17 experiencing difficulty with daily functioning due to mental/behavioral health issues. The program is dedicated to providing the highest quality service in the least restrictive environment possible. Services include individual, group, and family therapy. In addition, psychiatric and nursing services are available to each client.

Brown County Recovery Services
Brown County Recovery Services offers a broad range of substance abuse services and mental health assessment, treatment, and prevention services to the children, adolescents, adults, and families of Brown County and surrounding areas. The program works in collaboration with the educational and criminal justice systems, the county Department of Job and Family Services, and the medical community to provide individualized services and promote healthy behaviors and improve life skills within families, schools and the community.

Community Correctional Center (CCC)
A Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) located in Warren County, CCC has provided residential assessment, treatment, and reintegration programming for adult male felony offenders from Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties since 1995.

Community Link
Community Link is a welfare-to-work program that provides coordinated services to Ohio Works First (OWF) recipients in order to facilitate their transition to work placement and self-sufficiency. Community Link is a collaboration of the following agencies: Talbert House, Easter Seals Work Resource Center, Recovery Link Inc. and the Alcoholism Council. Other agencies working with the collaboration are Jewish Vocational Services, Crossroads and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health.

Cornerstone 
Cornerstone is a community corrections program for federal and state offenders that offers assessment, treatment, and reintegration for adult male ex-offenders in a residential setting. Services include case management, chemical dependency treatment, criminality/behavior modification, restitution and child support, frequent and random drug testing, education, employment readiness, verified and monitored community employment, and a variety of supportive activities. 

Day Reporting
This community corrections program provides treatment and reintegration services to Hamilton County probationers. Using a cognitive-behavioral approach, the program ensures a high level of accountability through targeted interventions. The program is a partnership with the Hamilton County Courts. Services are coordinated through a treatment team that include monitoring, daily reporting, substance abuse treatment, random drug screens, risk/needs assessment, and life skills training. Job search assistance, educational services and financial management services are available. 

Driver Intervention Program (DIP)
Certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS), DIP provides prevention and assessment within a jail alternative setting for first-time DUI offenders in the state of Ohio. The program is designed to reduce the likelihood of repeated DUI behavior and runs every weekend, Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. A 48-hour adolescent program is scheduled four to six times per year, and women’s weekends are held 10 times per year. Services include alcohol and drug education, traffic safety, and referral. Bilingual counselors and materials are also available for Spanish and Russian-speaking clients. 
 

Extended Treatment Certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS), DIP provides prevention and assessment within a jail alternative setting for first-time DUI offenders in the state of Ohio. The program is designed to reduce the likelihood of repeated DUI behavior and runs every weekend, Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. A 48-hour adolescent program is scheduled four to six times per year, and women’s weekends are held 10 times per year. Services include alcohol and drug education, traffic safety, and referral. Bilingual counselors and materials are also available for Spanish and Russian-speaking clients. 

This jail-based, chemical dependency program provides substance abuse assessment, treatment, and reintegration for adult misdemeanant men sentenced by the Hamilton County Courts. Services include counseling, continuing care, criminality programming, employment readiness, and life skills development with specialty tracks for anger management, relapse prevention, assaultive behavior/domestic violence, criminality/behavior modification, and family issues.

Fatherhood Project 
This program assists men in their efforts to become the responsible, committed and nurturing fathers they want to be. Fatherhood Project helps dads strengthen their connection and involvement in the lives of their children by providing classes, coaching and fellowship support meetings. Click here to check out how other organizations are supporting the Fatherhood Program.

Inter-Agency School Crisis Team 
The Inter-Agency School Crisis Team is trained to respond to crisis situations and have experience in dealing with children, adolescents and school staff. The team’s mission is to help schools respond effectively during times of crises. This service is provided through a collaboration between Talbert House, Centerpoint Health, Central Clinic, Red Cross, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. For immediate assistance, call 513-281-2273. (See Talbert House tips for helping children cope with crisis as a PDF)

Jail Intervention for Men
Jail Intervention for Men (JIM) is a program for incarcerated men with interpersonal violence or drug-related charges. Services offered include assessment, counseling for criminal thinking and behavior, anger management, alcohol and drug abuse education, relationships, life skills development and reentry planning.

Mental Health Court Day Reporting 
This program provides treatment and reintegration as an alternative to incarceration for Hamilton County residents with a mental health diagnosis. The program is a collaboration between the Mental Health Court Team, Crossroads Center and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health. Using a cognitive behavior approach, services include monitoring, daily reporting, case management, drug testing, risk/needs assessment and life skills training. Job search assistance, educational services and financial management services are available. 

Parkway Center 
Parkway Center is a shelter that works with homeless men with substance abuse and mental health issues to provide emergency shelter and social services that help clients solve many of the problems that have left them with no place to call home.

Passages
Passages is a residential facility serving adolescent females ages 12-17 referred primarily by the Hamilton County Juvenile Court. The program uses gender-responsive techniques to provide assessment, treatment, and reintegration by offering intensive case management services and family counseling for the youth and each family member. The program uses positive, strength-based interventions utilizing a rewards system and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Services are provided where needed, such as in the facility, at the youth’s home, and in the community.

Pathways 
For over 20 years, Pathways has served the community by providing assessment, treatment, and transition for adult female felons and misdemeanants in a residential setting followed by aftercare services. Gender-responsive services include community monitoring, cognitive-behavioral therapy, chemical dependency, and employment services. 

Project PASS (Partnerships for Academic Success in Schools) 
Project PASS is a mental health and substance abuse program providing assessment, prevention, education services, case management and an overall support program for school-aged children and their parents through a partnership with schools. It provides flexible, unique and cost-effective support services promoting healthy functioning in schools, home and the community. Staff members address the social, emotional, and behavioral health needs of students and families.
(See Talbert House Tips for Helping Children Cope with Crisis as a PDF)

Project STEPS
Project STEPS (Solutions That Empower Parents and Students) is a youth and family centered program made up of three programs; Family Peer Support, Project WRAP, and Cincy After School.  Family Peer Support offers support to families with school age children experiencing behavioral difficulties or need support managing services or resources for their child or family. This partnership is provided through Talbert House and Beech Acres. (For more information, see the Family Peer Support Program brochure, as a PDF). Project WRAP develops and implements plans for children and their families who have very complex needs by promoting healthy functioning in school, home and the community. Cincy After School provides a quality experience through academic achievement opportunities, anti-drug/anti-violence programs, and other recreational and educational activities at Shroder High School.

Recovery Halfway House
This residential substance abuse program provides assessment, employment and chemical dependency services, and reintegration for drug-dependent and homeless men.

Rewards Jail Intervention (RJI)
RJI is a residential, jail-based, chemical dependency program for adult women referred by the Hamilton County Courts. RJI uses gender-responsive techniques to provide assessment, treatment, and reintegration with programming that includes education and intensive discharge planning by addressing matters of chemical dependency, mental health, prostitution, and criminality. 

Second Chance Reentry
Second Chance Reentry is a community corrections program that offers adult non-violent ex-offenders in Hamilton County a full array of reintegration services to help them successfully return to the community, including job training, case management, social support, and mentoring. This partnership is between Talbert House and Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, Transformation Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Allen Temple, Dress for Success, and Ohio Justice and Policy Center.

Section Road Center
Second Chance is a Department of Justice/Hamilton County collaborative with Talbert House acting as the lead agency. The program serves men and women returning to Hamilton County communities from local jails. Clients are enrolled into the program for a minimum of six months. Services include pre and post release assessment, service planning, cognitive behavioral groups and individual sessions, case management, and employment services.

Serenity Hall
Located in Butler County, Serenity Hall is a community corrections program that provides assessment, treatment, and reintegration for adult males in a residential setting. Services available include case management, chemical dependency treatment, criminality/behavior modification, restitution and child support, frequent and random drug testing, education, employment readiness, verified and monitored community employment, and a variety of supportive activities.

Spring Grove Center
Spring Grove Center is a community corrections program that provides assessment, treatment, and reintegration for adult males in a residential setting. Services available include case management, chemical dependency treatment, criminality/behavior modification, restitution and child support, frequent and random drug testing, education, employment readiness, verified and monitored community employment, and a variety of supportive activities. 

Substance Abuse Prevention 
This program targets the prevention of substance use and abuse among youth. The goals are to increase effective coping skills and to identify at-risk youth and link them to the appropriate treatment resources.

Turning Point 
This chemical dependency community corrections program for Hamilton County provides assessment, treatment, and reintegration services in a residential setting for adult men convicted of a second or multiple DUI or alcohol and drug offenses. Services include orientation, assessment, educational sessions, individual, group and family counseling, a six-month Continuing Care Program, and other supportive activities. 

Turtle Creek Center (TCC)
Located in Warren County, TCC provides assessment, treatment, and transitional services. Programming includes community monitoring, cognitive-behavioral groups, substance abuse treatment, employment services, as well as other specialized treatment services. Since 2003, TCC has served adult males in a residential halfway house setting serving 15 Southwestern Ohio counties.

Union Day School
Union Day School is an alternative school program for Butler County students who are experiencing serious emotional and behavorial challenges impacting academic success. The program provides three types of services: intensive school-based treatment, in-classroom support and outpatient clinic. This partnership is between Talbert House and Butler County Educational Service Center.

Veteran’s Services
Residential and outpatient substance abuse and mental health services are provided to Veterans in the Talbert House service area. Additional programming includes the Fatherhood Project and transitional housing for homeless veterans. These services are tailored to ensure the success of veterans as they reintegrate back in to the community after their service to our country.

Warren Outpatient Services
Warren Outpatient Services offers accessible and affordable substance abuse treatment including assessment , group and individual counseling to adults and adolescents, so that they can regain control of their lives. The program also provides services for those who have been dually diagnosed with substance abuse and mental illness. Warren Outpatient serves adolescent and adult residents of Warren and Clinton counties. Click here to read more about Warren Outpatient Services.

The Talking Book Program provides free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment to eligible blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped and reading disabled  Ohio residents. For more information on Talking Books click here.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Brain Injury Association of Ohio maintains a database of over 50 independent support groups around the state.

BIAOH has been working for the people of Ohio for over 30 years to provide assistance and support in the cause of brain injury prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy.

CILO is the oldest center for independent living in Ohio serving individuals with disabilities in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. Founded by individuals with disabilities and chartered in 1977, as a 501(c) 3 non-profit, the center is governed, managed, and staffed by a majority of professionals with disabilities. They serve individuals of all ages who have physical, sensory, cognitive, and/or psychological disabilities. They are agents of social change and the practical application of the disability civil rights and independent living movement. They help people become self reliant and live independently to ensure their full inclusion in our community. To learn more about CILO visit their website here.

Behavioral Health Services
The Christ Hospital offers a comprehensive Behavioral Health program for adult and geriatric patients. 

Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit 

The focus of the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit is crisis stabilization for individuals 18 years of age and older who have a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The program includes a multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation and referral. 

Senior Adult Mental Health Unit 
The Senior Adult Mental Health Unit is a specialty unit designed for patients age 60 and older who require acute inpatient psychiatric care. The program includes a multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation and referral. In addition, gerontologists are available for medical management.

The Christ Hospital Center for Health and Aging
Provides comprehensive, coordinated care for older adults who have interacting chronic medical conditions while offering support in dealing with the emotional, social and economic strain illness may bring.

4900 Babson Place, Suite 600
Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Phone: 513-272-8444
Fax: 513-272-0015

The Christ Hospital Center for Health and Aging provides a wide range of solutions for older adult patients who face:

•  memory loss

•  management of chronic health conditions

•  frequent stays at the hospital

•  taking numerous medications that require constant rigorous monitoring

•  a lack of integrated medical care

•  having difficulty performing day-to-day functions, like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating

•  requiring help for caregivers who may seek outside counseling or other medical services and

•  needing help in coordinating medical and community services

For more information: www.thechristhospital.com/HealthAndAging

Christ Hospital Clinic
2123 Auburn Avenue
Medical Office Building, Suite A28
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Call, do not walk in.
513-585-2472
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Eligibility: No private insurance or Bureau of Worker`s Compensation (BWC) is taken, no one under the age of 16 years. Must qualify financially, sliding scale payments are possible.

Christ Hospital Dialysis Center
513-585-2431

Senior Care Preferred Plus (SCPP)
Senior Care Preferred Plus is a membership program, exclusive to Christ Hospital, dedicated to assisting those 50 and older with living a healthy life. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Christ Hospital Health Network is discontinuing Senior Care Preferred Plus (SCPP), a membership program that assists those 50 and older with living a healthy life. Although we will no longer offer a paid membership program, The Christ Hospital Health Network will continue to share information with current SCPP members about upcoming seminars, screenings and events, service offerings, physicians, research and other news older adults need to stay healthy and well.

Current SCPP members will continue to have access to all the benefits of being a SCPP member until their current annual membership expires in 2013 or for some, in Jan. 31, 2014. 

The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care.  The website includes personal stories and a Starter Kit to help individual and families get their thoughts together and then have a conversation about their wishes for end of life care. 

The Healing Center is a resource for food , clothing, job coaching and connections, finanical programs , healthcare, spiritual care and misc classes. We have a data base of resources that we refer out guest to as needed.

The LGBT Aging Issues Network (LAIN) works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services. 

LGBT Aging Resources Clearinghouse: The LGBT Aging Resources Clearinghouse of the American Society on Aging opens the door to knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people ages 50-plus.

The mission of the International OCD Foundation is to help individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to live full and productive lives. Their aim is to increase access to effective treatment, end the stigma associated with mental health issues, and foster a community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them.

Support groups:

Adults with COD, contact Tami at 513-271-7723, meet Mondays 7:00-8:30 at St. Monica Community Center at the corner of University Court and Fairview Aves. in Clfton. Third floor room 301

Parents and Caregivers, contact Liz at 874-303-4996, meet 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:00 at the Knox Presbyterian Church 3400 Michigan Ave. 45208

Many of us are forced to make tough decisions every day about paying bills, buying food, accessing medical care, and stretching our household budgets. The Ohio Benefit Bank is designed to make it simpler for Ohioans to connect with programs and resources that can make those decisions a little bit easier. From any computer with Internet access, you can use the online service to complete applications for programs like food assistance, child care assistance, health coverage, and much more.

The Cincinnati Public Library provides a variety of services for people with special needs through its Outreach Services Department. 

Special services of interest to seniors or people with disabilities, may include:

Books to Your Door

The department provides monthly deliveries of library materials to Hamilton County nursing homes, assisted living facilities, correctional facilities, and other congregate living locations. The department supplies deposit collections for residents to share, activity director collections, and books for individuals. Residents may make special requests or have Outreach Services staff select materials for them based on their reading interests.

Books by Mail

Outreach Services mails library materials to individuals in Hamilton County living in their own homes or apartments who are unable to visit the library due to an illness or disability. Homebound residents should contact the department for additional information and to request a questionnaire they can fill out detailing their interests.

Senior Programs

The department provides programming for seniors at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. It also provides materials in a variety of formats for senior book clubs.

Materials for Nursing Home Activity Directors

Bifolkal program kits, videos, music, craft books, trivia, poetry, pictorials, and professional literature. Contact the department for a checklist of available materials. 

The Outreach Services Department can be reached at 513-369-6963.

The Library’s Web site also has a special section dedicated to library users age 55 and older: Fifty-five +.
 

Talking Books
Free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment to eligible blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped, and reading disabled Ohio residents

Free Tax Assistance

The Library offers free tax assistance from American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) volunteers. The AARP service takes place on Fridays from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. from January 27 –April 13 in Room 2A of the Main Library. The service is for taxpayers 50 and over. For these taxpayers, volunteers will also assist in State of Ohio returns. Returns prepared by AARP volunteeers are filed electronically.

AARP tax assistance is by appointment only. For details or to schedule an appointment, contact the Information and Reference Department at 513-369-6900. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America`s communities.

Survivor Benefits

If the deceased was receiving monthly payments you will need to notify the VA of the death.

If the deceased was a veteran who received a discharge other than dishonorable, survivors may receive $300 toward funeral expenses and $150 for burial costs. Burial in a national cemetery is free to a veteran, spouse, and dependent children. Veterans are also eligible for a headstone or grave marker.

The surviving spouse and dependent children of disabled veterans may also be entitled to a lump sum death benefit; monthly payments, such as educational assistance; and medical care.

Check with the regional VA office about your eligibility for the different types of veteran`s benefits and the documents you will need to apply for benefits.

Health Care Facilities, Benefits and Prescription coverage

To receive health care benefits, enroll with the VA. You can enroll for benefits at any time.

Ohio veterans of all eras have earned a number of federal and state benefits. Veterans may qualify for a number of other benefits ranging from health care, compensation for injuries and illness, home loans and education to direct financial assistance, special license plates and the Ohio Veterans Homes. Please visit your county veteran`s service office and find out what you`re eligible for. For more information, call 1-877-OHIO VET (1-877-644-6838), or visit www.dvs.ohio.gov.

CHAMPVA: The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive health care program in which the VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries. The program is administered by Health Administration Center, located in Denver, Colorado.

Prescription coverage is available for veterans with an honorable discharge. Must enroll with VA and be seen by VA doctor. Free prescriptions for low-income veterans.

VA Hospitals and Clinics:  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates a network of health care facilities across the country.  Click here to search for a facility by state.

Click here to find your regional VA Benefits Administration office. 

Veterans Funerals

If the deceased was a veteran, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides small burial allowances. All veterans can receive a burial flag and burial in national cemeteries. Burial at no charge may be possible in an area where a national Veterans Cemetery is located. Call 800-555-1212 for the toll-free number of your Regional Veterans Affairs office or visit the web site.

Click here to locate a Veterans Cemetery. 

UCAN nonprofit spay & neuter clinic provides high-quality, high-volume, low-cost spay & neuter surgeries for cats and dogs in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Our goal is to stop the euthanasia of healthy cats and dogs in local shelters by providing professional spay/neuter services to lower-income families, shelters and rescue groups in the Tri-State area.

The mission of United Rehabilitation Services is enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities or other special needs.

United Rehabilitation Services provides specialized programs that enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities or other special needs. Their services will promote independence, community inclusion, and support for families.

Their dedicated and skilled team of professionals, in partnership with family members and caregivers, provide individualized services to improve the quality of life for each client. Their programs offer high quality services that are nationally and locally accredited and as a member of the Better Business Bureau, adhere to the most rigorous “Charitable Giving Standards”.

**Temporary warming shelters available by contacting 2-1-1 for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, and Warren counties**

2-1-1 can be accessed by phone or computer. A toll-free call to 2-1-1 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. You’ll find information about:

• supplemental food and nutrition programs
• shelter and housing options and utilities assistance
• emergency information and disaster relief
• employment and education opportunities
• services for veterans
• health care, vaccination and health epidemic information
• addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
• reentry help for ex-offenders
• support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
• a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse

Whether in times of natural disaster or personal crisis, 2-1-1 is committed to being the first, most essential resource to anyone who needs help.

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.

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.

VANTAGE Workforce Solutions provides paid job training for Ohio workers who are re-entering the workforce. Job seekers accelerate skill building by layering hands-on experiences while earning industry recognized certifications at community-based  organizations .

Career pathways match the goals of our job seekers with the in-demand job opportunities of Ohio’s employers. Targeted skill building and certification opportunities make you more competitive in today’s job market. Training sites provide you with paid, practical experience in a real job environment. Build confidence to thrive in your next job.

VANTAGE Workforce Solutions provides paid job training for Ohio workers who are re-entering the workforce. Job seekers accelerate skill building by layering hands-on experiences while earning industry recognized certifications at community-based  organizations .

Career pathways match the goals of our job seekers with the in-demand job opportunities of Ohio’s employers. Targeted skill building and certification opportunities make you more competitive in today’s job market. Training sites provide you with paid, practical experience in a real job environment. Build confidence to thrive in your next job.

Working with Ohio Home Care Waiver consumer’s as an independent provider of vehicle modification services at a substantially reduced cost as a savings value for waiver funding. 

Sales of wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions for people with mobility challenges.

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The Role of the Veterans Service Commission is to oversee the operation of the Veterans’ Office; to provide temporary financial assistance to veterans, spouses, dependent children and surviving spouses; and to assist veterans in obtaining earned benefits from federal, state, and local levels of government.

Most counties have their own Veterans Service Commission.  Click here to find Commission offices in Ohio. 

Volunteers of America is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through thousands of human services programs, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America helps nearly 2 million people across the country – more than 34,000 in Greater Ohio alone.

 Established locally in 1896, their ministry of service has supported and empowered America’s most vulnerable groups including at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions.

Their work touches the mind, body, heart – and ultimately the spirit – of those they serve, integrating their deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.

The primary goal of the WARMLINE is to aid people in their growth and recovery from mental illness.

At Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities they focus on providing those with disabilities full accessibility to the community  in all key areas: transportation, housing, employment, education, leisure and business/financial opportunities.

Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities offers a wide variety of options, including early intervention, service coordination, family support, day services for adults, community employment, transportation, residential services and much more.

The Mission of Warren County Children Services is to serve families in need and protect children who are abused, neglected, or dependent through collaboration with our partners and the support of the community.

Contact the Program Director at 513.233.4806 or visit https://www.co.warren.oh.us/ChildrenServices/Care/Default.aspx for information about how and when to report suspected child abuse, adoption and foster care.     

The mission of the Workforce One Investment Area workforce development system is to provide an educated and highly qualified workforce that meets or exceeds the current and future needs of employers.

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.

The Warren County Veterans Service Commission was established for the purpose of assisting veterans and their dependents in applying for local, state and federal veteran’s benefits.  All commissioners and staff employed at the Warren County Veterans Service Commission are honorably discharged veterans.  the county Veterans Service Office is a link between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and veterans who are interested in applying for VA benefits.  

The Warren County Veterans Service Commission provides:

• emergency financial assistance
• assistance in applying for VA benefits
• transportation to medical appointments
• mental health care for veterans

Hours M-F (8am-4pm) except holidays

Workforce One of Clermont County, certified as a One Stop Employment & Training Center by the Bureau of the Workforce Investment Act in June 1999, is operated by Arbor Education & Training. Workforce One of Clermont County is funded through the Department of Job and Family Services. The framework for the center began with a workforce development initiative between the Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services and the Clermont Chamber of Commerce in the fall of 1997.  Provides customized workforce solutions to businesses and assist community members in their job search and skill enhancement.

Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)

At Wright State University they  believe that a student’s college education is an opportunity to develop academically, vocationally, and personally. Students with disabilities are encouraged to develop independence to the fullest extent possible and to assume responsibility for their chosen lifestyles.

They strive to teach students skills that will assist them as they transition into the professional world. Their  focus on independence is the reason they are ranked as a national leader in accommodating students with disabilities. Over 500 students with physical, learning, and/or psychological disabilities participate in their programs each year.

The goal of the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) is to ensure that every person with combined hearing and vision loss has access to modern telecommunication tools and the training necessary to use them, granting every individual the opportunity to interact with the world as an involved, contributing member of society.

The program — promoted by iCanConnect — provides outreach, assessments, telecommunications technology and training free of charge to those who meet federal eligibility guidelines. For more information about the NDBEDP, including the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) consumer guide and eligibility rules, visit, etc.