Homeless and Low Income Resources

Homeless and

Low Income Resources

4th Edition

Greater Cincinnati Area

Cincinnati VA Medical Center

Community Outreach Division 859.392.3858

Chris Chatfield LISW-S, BCD: Director, Community Outreach Division Compiled by: Sharon Gravett LISW-S: HUD/VASH Social Worker

*If you have corrections or additions, please email them to sharon.gravett@

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Table of Contents

EMERGENCY SHELTERS ............................................................................................. 1 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING .......................................................................................... 12 LOW INCOME PERMANENT HOUSING ..................................................................... 24 SENIOR AND DISABLED SUBSIDIZED HOUSING .................................................... 46 RENT, UTILITY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ....................................................... 64 FURNITURE ASSISTANCE ......................................................................................... 99 EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES ................................................................................... 116 TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE........................................................................... 133 SOUP KITCHENS....................................................................................................... 145 FOOD ASSISTANCE.................................................................................................. 152 CLOTHING ASSISTANCE ......................................................................................... 206 HOMELESS RESOURCES ........................................................................................ 236 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES................................................................................... 243 SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES......................................................................... 251 LEGAL RESOURCES ................................................................................................ 259 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................ 269 DENTAL ASSISTANCE.............................................................................................. 289 BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND ID'S.............................................................................. 294 PAYEE SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 297 VETERAN SERVICES ................................................................................................ 300

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Emergency Shelters

OHIO: HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS ? INDIVIDUALS

American Red Cross--------------------------------------------- 513.579.3000

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45207 Website:

Housing for people homeless as a result of natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher

Bethany House --------------------------------------------------- 513.381.7233 (SAFE)

1841 Fairmont Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45214 Website:

Accepts single women without children and women with children Provides emergency shelter at local hotels for fathers and boys over age 12 Must look for jobs and housing on a daily basis; Case management services Transitional housing also available, call: 513.921.1131, ext. 119

Catholic Worker House ---------------------------------------- 513.381.7233 (SAFE)

1437 Walnut Street; Cincinnati, OH Website:

We offer shelter to sixteen men, with most stays limited to eight weeks. We provide three meals a day. The men must have goals, work on those goals, and start a savings account within three weeks. All who live in the house cook meals, house-sit, clean, and take responsibility for themselves and one another.

Center for Respite Care --------------------------------------- 513.621.1868

3550 Washington Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45229 Website:

In-patient medical services for homeless adult men and women (no families) 15 beds for persons recovering from hospital surgery, etc. Length of stay: 30 days

City Gospel Mission -------------------------------------------- 513.241.5525

1419 Elm Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202 Website:

A pray-to-stay shelter; Up to 34 beds for sober homeless men; $15 shelter fee per week (provides bed, locker, breakfast, and dinner) First time guests who are not able to cover the shelter fee are welcomed, and a plan for them to earn the fee is put into action; Must be in the building by 6:45pm every night and leave after breakfast

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Drop Inn Center---------------------------------------------------- 513.721.0643

217 W. 12th Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202 Website:

Emergency shelter for men or women; VA has 15 Grant and Per Diem beds for men Must be at the shelter before 9pm to complete an intake prior to admission Must have ID prior to admission or have a social worker call DIC to verify your identity

Lighthouse on Highland ----------------------------------------- 513.569.9500

2522 Highland Avenue; Cincinnati, OH Website:

Resource Center on 1st Floor (previously known as Anthony House) where homeless teens and youth up to age 24 can go M-F 9am-9pm for food, clothing, personal hygiene products, medical care, free laundry, shower, telephone, mail service (bus tokens available for those working or looking for work) Homeless Shelter on 2nd Floor for men and women ages 18-24 with a structured educational and life-skills curriculum Step-Up component with a comprehensive plan to attain permanent housing within 30 days

Shalom Center for Elder Abuse ------------------------------- 888.295.7453

5467 Cedar Village Drive; Mason, OH 45040 Website:

The first shelter in Ohio for victims of Elder Abuse, will open January 2012 Will serve Seniors 65+ in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties Individual accepted for admission will have an emergency stay for 90-120 days A variety of services including medical, nursing, and therapy will be available

Volunteers of America, Veterans Resource Center ----- 513.322.5170

7938 Hamilton Avenue; Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Website:

50 beds serving Veterans with SMI, Dual Diagnoses, Former or Current justice-involved 46 beds for male Veterans and 4 beds in a separate wing set aside for female Veterans

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OHIO: HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS ? FAMILIES

American Red Cross--------------------------------------------- 513.579.3000

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45207 Website:

Housing for people homeless as a result of natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher

Bethany House --------------------------------------------------- 513.381.7233 (SAFE)

1841 Fairmont Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45214 Website:

Single women with & without children (female children any age and male children 12 years old and younger). Must look for jobs and housing on a daily basis; Case management services

Interfaith Hospitality Network --------------------------------- 513.381.7233 (SAFE)

2110 Saint Michael St.; Cincinnati, OH 45204 Website:

In order to be accepted as a guest at Interfaith Hospitality Network, you must be currently homeless and have children. Single parent men and women with children, as well as married couples with children are all accepted. Due to our 3:00 p.m. curfew, Interfaith Hospitality Network is not recommended for people whose work hours would prohibit them meeting this curfew. You are not allowed to drink alcohol or use drugs while in the Interfaith Hospitality Network program. We do not accept guests who have a legal history of violent crimes or crimes against children.

Mercy-Franciscan at St. John's -------------------------------513.381.7233 (SAFE)

1800 Logan Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202 Website:

Single mothers or fathers with their children & single women w/o children Furnished, apartment-style housing- Average stay: 60-90 days Services include CM, financial planning, family counseling, child care referrals

Salvation Army---------------------------------------------------- 513.381.7233 (SAFE)

131 E 12th Street; Cincinnati, OH Website:

The program provides temporary housing to single women and their minor children (including boys up to age 12) who are homeless. We provide a safe, stable and clean environment with hot meals, case management, employment programs and training programs, money management and life skills.

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OHIO: HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS ? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

YWCA Battered Women's Shelter--------------- 513.872.9259 or 1.888.872.9259

898 Walnut Street; Cincinnati, OH (business address) Website:

Confidential, 72 bed shelter, with 24 hour access for survivors of domestic violence. Boys are accepted up to the age of 18. Adult male victims are provided shelter and services in another location. Services include case management, advocacy, housing assistance, financial assistance, interpreter assistance, transportation, educational groups, children's programming, social activities, pet protection, and basic needs

OHIO: HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS ? YOUTH

Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center ------------------------------- 513.961.4080

3330 Jefferson Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45220 Website:

20 bed emergency facility where unaccompanied youth, 10-17 years old, can seek shelter and safety Under Ohio law youth may seek shelter at the Youth Crisis Center without consent but may not participate without parent's consent.

OHIO: BUTLER COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS ? INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

American Red Cross--------------------------------------------- 513.579.3000

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45207 Website:

Housing for people homeless as a result of natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher

Family Resource Center ---------------------------------------- 513.523.5859

5445 College Corner Pike; Oxford, OH 45056 Website:

Provides emergency housing

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Haven House ------------------------------------------------------ 513.863.8866

550 High Street; Hamilton, OH 45014 Website:

Family shelter for either married men or women with children, single mothers with children, or single fathers with children; average stay: 20-30 days

Hope House Center for Men ---------------------------------- 513.424.4673 (HOPE)

34 S. Main Street; Middletown, OH 45013 Website:

Housing for men

Hope House Center for Women and Children ------------ 513.217.5056

1300 Girard Avenue; Middletown, OH 45044 Website:

Housing for families and females with children

Mercy-Franciscan at St. Raphael's--------------------------- 513.981.4220

610 High Street; Hamilton, OH 45011 Website:

Housing for four families; LOS up to 90 days; Mon-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm

Serve City (The Chosen) --------------------------------------- 513.737.9701

622 East Avenue; Hamilton, OH 45011 Website:

We provide shelter for up to 40 men and 12 women

Shalom Center for Elder Abuse ------------------------------ 888.295.7453

5467 Cedar Village Drive; Mason, OH 45040 Website:

The first shelter in Ohio for victims of Elder Abuse, will open January 2012 Will serve Seniors 65+ in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties Individual accepted for admission will have an emergency stay for 90-120 days A variety of services including medical, nursing, and therapy will be available

Shalom Emergency Shelter ----------------------------------- 513.594.8072

120 South Broad Street; Middletown, OH 45044 (First United Methodist Church) Website:

Serves Butler County residents (individuals and families) Program only runs from November- March; Dinner & Breakfast are served SHALOM is a collaborative effort of churches, service providers and citizens who wanted to provide shelter for the homeless.

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OHIO: BUTLER COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS ? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Crisis Line for Battered Women in Butler County -------- 513.863.7099 Dove House (YWCA) --------------------------------------------1.800.618.5523

244 Dayton Street; Hamilton, OH 45011 Website:

OHIO: CLERMONT COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTERS ? INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

American Red Cross--------------------------------------------- 513.423.9233

1227 Manchester Avenue; Middletown, OH 45042 Website:

Housing for people homeless as a result of natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher

James Sauls Homeless Shelter ----------------------------- 513.732.6464

2403 Old State Route 32; Batavia, OH 45103 Website:

Shelter for Individuals and Families; Operated by Clermont County Community Services Three meals and laundry service provided free of charge Once a person enters the shelter they must adhere to standards including a curfew, no drugs or alcohol, and must obtain employment within one week or show social security benefits are available. Case Management services are provided to assist clients with goals and obtaining housing. Financial Assistance is available for rent and security deposits for persons exiting the shelter.

Shalom Center for Elder Abuse ---------------------------- 888.295.7453

5467 Cedar Village Drive; Mason, OH 45040 Website:

The first shelter in Ohio for victims of Elder Abuse, will open January 2012 Will serve Seniors 65+ in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties Individual accepted for admission will have an emergency stay for 90-120 days A variety of services including medical, nursing, and therapy will be available

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