Resources for Residents

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  • Pregnancy Support Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Mental Health Case Management Services
  • Mental Health Provider Agencies
  • Substance Abuse
  • Child Care
  • Children's Serivces
  • Environmental
  • Furniture
  • Homeless Assistance
  • Legal Services
  • Personal Care
  • Prison Advocacy
  • Prison Halfway House
  • Safety/Sanitation
  • Senior Services
  • Prescription Medicine
  • Social/Recreation
  • Transportation
  • Multiple Service Agencies
  • Area Meal Sites

    Cincinnati Baptist Center ----- 513.241.0283
    127 Mulberry Street ------ Hours: Last Thurs. of month, 11am - 12 noon

    City Gospel Mission ----- 513.241.55251
    419 Elm Street ----- Hours: Daily, 6:30am (breakfast); 6:30pm (supper)

    Drop Inn Center ----- 513.721.0643
    217 W 12th Street ----- Hours: Daily, 7am (breakfast); 12 noon (lunch); 6:30pm (supper)

    First Lutheran Church ----- 513.421.0065
    1208 Race Street ----- Hours: Monday 12- 1pm

    Jerriel Baptist Church ------ 513.721.5936
    1018 Wesley Avenue ------- Hours: Saturday 12-2pm

    Mercy-Franciscan at St. John ------ 513.651.6444
    124 E. 13th Street ----- Hours: Daily 1-3pm (sandwiches only)

    Nast Trinity Church ---- 513.721.7339
    1310 Race Street ----- Hours: Sunday 6-9am (breakfast); 4pm (dinner)

    Open Door ----- 513.961.2259
    2366 Kemper Lane (Walnut Hills); 45206 ----- Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:30 - 12:30pm (Coffee, doughnuts, soup)

    Our Daily Bread ----- 513.621.6364
    1730 Race Street ------ Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 12 noon

    OTR Senior Center ----- 513.381.7007
    1720 Race Street ---- Hours: Mon - Friday 9-10am (breakfast); 12-1pm (lunch)(Senior Center, age 60 and over only)

    Over the Rhine Soup Kitchen ----- 513.241.5121
    1620 Vine Street ---- Hours: Tues , Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun 12-1pm

    Parish Kitchen ------ 859.581.7745
    Pike and Russel Streets Covington, KY ----- Hours: Daily, 11:30 - 1:30pm

    Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ---- 513.621.7625
    1522 Race Street ----- Hours: Wednesday 6pm

    St. Francis Friary ----- 513.721.4700
    1615 Vine Street ----- Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9-1pm (sandwiches only)

    St. Francis-St. Joseph Catholic Worker House ---- 513.381.4941
    1437 Walnut Street ------ Hours: Tues, Thurs, Sat, 11am - 1pm

    St. Francis Soup Kitchen ---- 513.421.2547
    14 East Liberty ---- Hours: Mon, Wed, Friday 4:30 - 5:15pm

    Salvation Army ---- 513.762.5660
    114 East Central Parkway ----- Hours: Sunday 1pm - after the church service

    The Lord's Pantry ----- No Phone
    12th and Race Street ---- Hours: Tues, noon - 2pm, Wed and Thurs, noon - 4pm (Coffee, juice, sandwiches, fruit)

    Vineyard Church (Springdale) ---- 513.671.0422 (distributes in Washington Park)
    12th and Race Streets ----- Hours: Saturday, 12 noon - 12:30 or 1pm (sandwiches)

    Walnut Hills Kitchen and Pantry ----- 513.961.1983
    2613 Gilbert Avenue; 45206 ----- Hours: Mon 9:30 - 10:30am breakfast
    Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday 12 - 1pm Lunch
    Saturday 9:30-10:30am (breakfast); 3pm (dinner)
    Sunday 5pm supper

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    Area Food Pantries

    Cincinnati Baptist Center ------ 513.241.0283
    127 Mulberry Street - call first

    City Gospel Mission ------ 513.241.5525
    1419 Elm Street - food baskets for families and women with children only - call for an appointment

    Disabled Helping Disabled ----- 513.651.5871
    1735 Elm Street - Deliver food baskets to shut-ins on their list; Will help walk-ins if needed

    FreeStore/ Foodbank ----- 513.357.4600 / 241.1064
    112 E Liberty Street - Individuals and families are eligible for food once every 30 days
    - Must have proof of income and address; picture ID
    Hours: 8:15 - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

    Mercy-Franciscan at St. John ----- 513.651.6465 / 651.6444
    124 E 13th Street - Food baskets for individuals and families
    - Must have proof of current address; picture ID
    - Do not assist if person has food stamps
    - Hours: 9 - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

    Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ----- 513.621.7265
    1522 Race Street
    - Pantry is open to individuals and families the last two Weds of the month
    - Hours: 5 - 5:30pm

    Rescue Community Center ----- 513.221.6246
    725 Whittier Avenue (Avondale); 45239
    - Food Pantry available to all - no eligibility requirements; Bring ID
    - Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri 1pm - 3pm

    Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church ----- 513.221.3882
    Community Outreach 3650 Washington Avenue; 45229
    - Food Pantry for anyone needing it ; Bring ID
    Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, 11am - 1pm; Not the first week of the month

    Union Baptist Church Food Pantry ----- 513.381.3858
    405 W Seventh Street
    - Food pantry open for those in need
    - Hours: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday at noon

    Walnut Hills Food Pantry ---- 513-961-1983
    2622 Gilbert Avenue; 45206 (Next to Assumption Church) - Food Pantry open to anyone in need
    - Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri the last two weeks of the month

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    Emergency Shelters - Youth

    Anthony House ---- 513.569.9500
    2728 Glendora Avenue; 45219 -------- Contact: Kevin Flinn
    - Not a residential facility, provides outreach & services to homeless youth - Serves youth up to age 26 who have serious housing problems Provides food, clothing, and personal hygiene products
    - Provides medical care, free laundry, shower, telephone, mail service Bus tokens available for those who are working or looking for work
    - Referrals to community resources and organizations

    Homeward Bound ----- 859.581.1111
    13-15 E 20th Street Newport, KY 41014 -------- Contact: Anita Prater
    - Accomidates 8 boys, 8 girls, 11 to 17 years of age
    - Accepts walk-in and referrals; Length of stay varies
    - Offers meals, counseling, supportive services
    - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

    The Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center ----- 513.961.4080
    3330 Jefferson Avenue; 45220
    - 20 beds for males and females, ages 12 - 17 years of age
    - 10 and 11 year olds, in special circumstances, stay up to 24 hours only
    - Offers meals, counseling, supportive services
    - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week; max stay 2 weeks

    One Way Farm, Inc. ------ 513.829.3276
    6131 River Road; 45204
    - Home for abandoned and abused children, 10 - 17 years of age
    - Ten Boys in Sunrise House; Ten Girls in New Dawn House
    - Placed by Children's Services. Juvenile Court, etc.
    - Length of stay: Overnight or up to 3 or 4 years

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    Emergency Shelters - Individuals

    Drop Inn Center ------- 513.721.0643
    217 W 12th Street
    - Serves 250 single men and women
    - Must be in before 10pm - Provides food, clothing, showers, counseling, referrals, advocacy,medical screening, and a money management program. Also provides a transitional housing program

    Charlie's _ House ----- 513.784.1853
    2121 Vine Street
    - male alcoholism referrals

    City Gospel Mission ------ 513.345.1025
    1419 Elm Street
    - A pray-to-stay shelter; Up to 34, sober homeless men
    - Free for one night, otherwise $10 per week Provides food, clothing, treatment programs, counseling, education
    - Meals served at 6:30am and 6:30pm

    Fair Haven Rescue Mission ----- 859.491.1027
    260 Pike Street Covington, KY 41011
    - Shelter for homeless men; Must be 18; must have a picture ID - Intake: 6-6:30 every evening; breathalized before being admitted
    - Dinner every evening; light breakfast; no lunch
    - Must leave the shelter every morning to look for work
    - Clothing vouchers provided to a nearby Thrift Shop for men in the shelter

    Garden Street Transitional Home ------ 513.241.0490
    Operated by Justic Watch, Inc.
    1120 Garden Street; 45214
    - Shelter for homeless men; 8 beds available; meals provided Must be at least 18 years old
    - Length of stay: Overnight, or a few days or weeks, or as long as needed
    - Services include counseling, job readiness, job retention, social services

    Kemper House ---- 513.281.1347
    2374 Kemper Lane
    - mentally ill persons

    Mt. Airy Shelter ----- 513.661.4620
    2660 Diehl Road; 45211
    - Men, 18 or older
    - Must be willing to enter chemical dependency treatment if needed
    - Must be willing to enter mental health treatment if needed
    - Must apply to Hamilton County Dept. of Job and Family Services, 222 Central Parkway; 8am-4pm Mon - Friday

    St. Francis-St, Joseph Catholic Worker House ----- 513.381.4941
    1437 Walnut Street
    - Serves up to 15 homeless men; stay up to 15 days if working - Can stay at night, but not during the day unless one has medical certification
    - Informal referrals to housing and work
    - Meals served Tues, Thurs, Sat from 11am - 1pm

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    Emergency Shelters - Families / Single Women

    Anna Louise Inn ------------ 513.421.5211
    300 Lytle Place
    - Emergency housing: families, single women w/ & w/o children
    - administered through Mercy-Franciscan at St. John's
    - Call Georgia Brown at St. John's (651.6479) or call Anna Louise Inn(421.5211) for Information

    Bethany House Homeless Shelter For Women and Children ---- 513.557.2873
    1836 Fairmont Avenue; 45214
    - Emergency shelter for women and their minor children (male children must be under 12)
    - Also serves single women (no single men) Willing to abide by the policies, procedures, and safety requirements
    - Must look for jobs and housing on a daily basis Case management services; Referral to helping sources
    - Also have transitional housing and outreach

    Chabad House ----- 513.821.5100
    1636 Fairmont Ave

    Franciscan at St. John's ------ 513.651.6444
    1231 Main Street

    Friar's Club, Inc. ----- 513.241.6558
    65 McMillan; 45219
    - Emergency and transitional housing for five families
    - Apply through the Hamilton County Dept of Job and Family Services

    Greater Cincinnati Interfaith Hospitality Network ------ 513.471.1100
    2110 St. Michael St. (Lower Price Hill); 45204
    - Church Congregation provide shelter and meals for homeless families Accept one and two-parent families
    - Apply 6:30am - 5:30pm

    Hamilton County Dept. of Job and Family Services ------ 513.946.1000
    222 E. Central Parkway
    - Call for emergency services

    Haven House ----- 513.863.8866
    319 Maple Avenue Hamilton, OH 45014
    - Family Crisis Center for Butler County residents Married men and women with children
    - Single mother with children, single father with children Up to 120 persons; average stay: 20-30 days
    - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

    Hope House ------ 513.863.8866
    34 South Main Street Hamilton, OH 45013

    Interfaith Hospitality Network ----- 513.471.1100
    2110 St. Michael Street

    J. Saul Homeless Shelter ----- 513.732.0717
    60 North Riverside Batavia, OH 45103

    Mercy-Franciscan at St. John's Temporary Housing Program ----- 513.651.6479 / 241.2186
    1316 Main Street
    - Single mothers or fathers with their children & single women w/o children
    - Furnished, apartment-style housing
    - Average stay: 30-60 days
    - Services include case management, financial planning and budgeting, familycounseling, child care referrals, transportation funds if needed
    - Also offers Shelter Care Program for low income families living with a familymember

    Mercy-Franciscan at St. Raphael's Temporary Housing ------ 513.421.5211Temporary
    233 Dayton Street Hamilton, OH 45011
    - Housing for four families
    - Length of stay - up to 90 days; Usually a waiting list
    - Hours: Mon-Friday 8am-5pm

    Salvation Army Family Service Bureau ------ 513.762.5660
    131 E 12th Street (12th & Clay)
    - Emergency shelter for women & their children (no male children over 11) - Single women without children
    - Stay up to three weeks
    - Case management on site; Social service programs
    - Some clothing available; three meals a day and snacks
    - Hours: 9am - 4:30pm; after 4:30 call 762.5655

    Second Mile Ministry ------ 513.684.9354
    1810 Race Street; 45210
    - Emergency services for married couples with children
    - Emergency services for single women (no single men)
    - Six furnished apartments; Stay 30 - 90 days - Call anytime

    Welcome House ---- 859.431.8717
    141 Pike Street Covington, KY 41011 - Emergency and transitional shelter
    - Single women w/ & w/o children; Must be 18
    - No addiction or threatening situations - Three meals a day; available 24 hours

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    Emergency Shelters - Battered Women & Children

    Adams County Domestic Violence Shelter ----- 1.800.448.2273 (hotline)
    P.O. Box 353 Manchester, OH 45144
    - Shelter for women and their minor children;
    - Private location to protect clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Temporary emergency protection from abuse

    Alice Paul House (YWCA) ----- 513.241.2757
    898 Walnut Street

    Butler County Shelter for Battered Women ------- 513.863.7099 (hotline)

    Dove House (YWCA)
    244 Dayton StreetHamilton, OH 45011
    - Shelter for women and children

    Geiger House ------ 513.961.4555
    2631 Gilbert Avenue; 45206
    - Transitional housing for battered women with children
    - 24 apartments; Length of stay: up to 18 months
    - Supportive services and case management provided by YWCA
    - Apply only through YWCA Battered Women's Shelter of Hamilton County at 513.872.9259

    House of Peace Battered Women's Shelter, YWCA - Eastern Area ------ 513.732.0450; 24 hour Crisis Line: 800.540.4764
    55 South Fourth StreetBatavia, OH 45103 (business address)
    - provides emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy for women and children
    - An after-shelter program provides in-home support to residents as they move into independence

    Rape Crisis and Abuse Center of Hamilton County ------ 513.872.9259
    215 E. Ninth Street
    - provides advocacy, support, and education regarding legal issues and court procedures to domestic violence victim

    Women's Crisis Center ----- 859.491.3335; 24 hour Crisis Line: 800.928.3335
    835 Madison AvenueCovington, KY 41011
    - Protective shelter for women and children Children must be under 18 years of age
    - Average stay: 3-4 weeks; Meals, counseling, advocacy, support groups

    YWCA Battered Women's Shelter of Hamilton County 513.241.7090; toll free - 1.888.872.9259
    898 Walnut Street
    - Shelter, housing, advocacy, and support for women and children
    - No male children over 18 years of age - Can accommodate 60 persons
    - Length of stay: up to 30 days
    - Private location to protect residents
    - Apply 24 hours, 7 days a week

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    Transitional Housing

    Anna Louise Inn ----- 513.421.5211
    300 Lytle Place -------- fax 241.6570
    - Housing for women in transition; Furnished single rooms, $50 per week
    - Vending machines; coin operated laundry; Supportive environment

    Bethany House (Transitions) ---- 513.557.2877
    1520 Queen City Avenue; 45214
    - Transitional housing for women and children
    - Also has emergency shelter services

    Caracole, Inc. -------- 513.761.1480
    1821 Summit Road, Suite 001; 45237
    - Housing for persons afflicted with HIV/AIDS
    - Call for various services

    Charlie's House ------ 513.784.1853
    2121 Vine Street
    - Transitional housing for homeless men with substance abuse problems
    - 52 beds available; $50 a week, but can be negotiated
    - Accept walk-ins and referrals

    City Gospel Mission ------ 513.241.5525
    1419 Elm Street
    - Transitional housing for up to 34 homeless men
    - Provides food, clothing, treatment programs, counseling, education

    Drop Inn Center ------ 513.721.0643
    217 W 12th Street
    - Transitional housing for men and women
    - Two locations: the Recovery Hotel and 12th and Elm Transitional

    First Step Home ----- 513.961.4663
    2203 Fulton Avenue; 45206 (Walnut Hills)
    - Housing for women 18+ who have been diagnosed w/ substance abuse
    - Allows children, ages 12 and under to live with their mothers during treatment
    - Counseling and supportive services ; Average length of stay, 5-7 months

    Friar's Club, Inc. ----- 513.241.6558
    65 E McMillan; 45219
    - Transitional housing through Hamilton Co. Dept. of Job and Family Services
    - Also have emergency and low-cost housing for men, 25 or older (38 SRO rooms at $53.50 per week)

    Garden Street Transitional Home ----- 513.241.0490
    1120 Garden; 45214
    - Transitional and emergency housing for homeless men
    - Must be at least 18 years of age; 8 beds available
    -Length of stay varies; emergency shelter and transitional housing

    Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (Goodwill) ----- 513.631.4500
    1811 Losantiville; 45237
    - Emergency dorm for homeless vets; 26 beds available
    - Average stay - 3 to 6 months (can be longer)
    - Employment and job training Apply through VA, or call 631.4500

    Joseph House for Homeless Veterans ---- 513.241.2965
    1526 Republic Street PO Box 14608; 45250
    - Residential and treatment facility for homeless veterans 66 beds on six- building campus (includes Moses Transitional House)
    - Includes hot meals, furnished quarters, medical and psychiatric service
    -Length of stay varies

    Parkway Towers Volunteers of America ------ 513.639.8324
    - Single homeless individuals who may also have a disability such as mental illness or substance abuse
    - Own apartment or efficiency; usually a six-month waiting list
    - $25 a month if unemployed and homeless; 30% of income if working

    Prospect House, Inc. ----- 513.921.1613
    682 Hawthorn Avenue; 45205 (Price Hill)
    - Residential treatment facility for recovering male substance abusers
    - 90 day minimum stay, no max
    -Call for face to face interview; long waiting list

    Sojourner House, Inc. ----- 513.868.7654
    Administrative Office 294 N Fair Hamilton, OH 45011
    - Residential treatment for men, women, and children in recovery
    - Average length of stay, three to six months

    Talbert House ----- 513.751.7747
    2600 Victory Parkway; 45206
    - Transitional Housing and programs for persons with substance abuseproblems and mental illness

    Tender Mercies, Inc. ----- 513.639.7042
    29 W 12th Street ------ fax 639.7037
    - Transitional Housing for homeless men and women w/ mental illness history
    - 16 SRO Rooms; basic furnishings provided
    - Independent living with the assistance of 24 hour staff
    - Case Management; psychiatric services; supportive services
    - Average stay: six to nine months
    - provides Permanent Housing to mentally ill men and women

    YWCA Transitional Housing ----- 513.281.5770
    898 Walnut Street
    - Transitional Housing for women coming out of YWCA emergency services
    - 30 apartments at private locations
    - Average stay: 6 to 18 months

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    Permanent Housing

    Anna Louise Inn for Women ------ 513.421.5211
    300 Lytle Street

    Brackett Village ----- 513.241.7119
    1330 Walnut Street

    Buddy's Place ------ 513.784.0800
    1300 Vine Street
    Housing for low-income Homeless

    Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority ----- 513.421.8190
    1635 Western Avenue; 45214

    City Wide Management ----- 513.721.3500
    1400 Race Street #4

    Courtyard ------ 513.731.2000
    7126 Hirsch Drive

    Ebonc Inc ------ 513.251.2500
    4463 Glenhaven Road

    F & H Services ----- 513.961.8811
    3301 Woodburn Avenue; 45207

    Finlater Gardens ------ 513.482.4980
    595 Strand Lane

    Franciscan Home Development ------- 513.651.6457
    121 East 13th Street

    Hanish Realty ----- 513.421.1338
    108 W Ninth Street

    Hart Realty, Inc. ------ 513.241.6328
    1534 Race Street

    Hidden Meadows Townhouses ----- 513.742.2926
    2333 Hidden Meadows

    King Towers Apartments ----- 513.271.2608
    6020 Dahlgren

    Kohler Properties LLC ------ 513.305.3016
    PO Box 14224

    Metro Management, Inc. ------ 513.621.3685
    35 E Seventh Street, Suite 711

    The Metropole ------ 513.241.9290
    609 Walnut Street

    Millvale Management Group ----- 513.853.6440
    3357 Beekman

    Model Management ------ 513.559.0048
    2170 Gilbert Avenue; 45206

    Normar Corp. ------ 513.931.1030
    (Miami Purchase) 3091 Shadycrest; 45239

    Oak Park ------ 513.653.7740
    1411 Wabash Avenue

    Orling Real Estate ------ 513-542-6319
    2819 Colerain Avenue; 45225

    Over-The-Rhine Community Housing ------ 513.381.1171; 513.369.0004
    114 W 14th Street

    Page Towers ------ 513.579.8384
    619 Central Avenue

    Parkway Towers ----- 513.721.1988
    1674 Central Parkway

    Quantum Investment Group ------ 513.251.9661
    2307 W Eighth Street; 45204

    RTS & Associates -------- 513.621.5454
    906 Main Street

    St. Francis Court ------ 513.471.2209
    1806 Queen City Avenue

    Section 8 Vouchers only ------- 513.242.6100
    5610 Winnesst Avenue

    Sign of the Cross -------- 513.241.5535
    1614 Walnut Street

    Silver Oaks Estate ------ 513.621.5452
    906 Main Street

    Stern-Hendy Properties, Inc ------ 513.241.1911
    36 E 4th Suite 1320

    Tender Mercies For the Homeleess Mentally Ill ----- 513.639.7042
    27 W 12th Street (6 buildings)

    Uptown Towers ------ 513.721.2326
    400 W Ninth Street; 45203

    Wes-Del Apartments ------ 513.574.8316

    Woodwinds ------ 513.231.8865

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    Rent & Utility Assistance

    *Assistance is usually given only to those living in a particular zip code area and only when funds are available.

    Catholic Social Services ------ 513.241.7745
    100 E Eighth Street, 5th floor

    Christ Church Cathedral ----- 513.621.1817
    318 E Fourth Street - Need referral from Freestore Housing Department

    Community Action Agency ------- 513.751.2624
    2094 Woodburn Avenue
    Hours:Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm
    - Assistance with rent and utility

    Council on Aging (60+) ------ 513.721.1025
    - rent assistance for 60+ residents

    Daily Bread ------- 513.621.6364

    Dept of Job and Family Services ------ 513.946.1000
    222 E Central Parkway
    - assistance only for those with children

    Franciscan at St. John ------ 513.651.6444
    13th and Main Street
    - 1st Tuesday of the month 1:30pm
    - Must have income; First 10 clients

    Freestore/ Foodbank ------ 513.241.1064
    112 East Liberty Street
    - Rental assistance only on the 5th working day of the month
    - Must arrive by 8:30am that day; Call first

    Hamilton County Dept. of Human Svcs ------ 513.946.2480
    222 E Central Parkway
    - rental assistance
    - tenant must have court notice and minor children
    - must be threatened with homelessness

    Hamilton County Dept. of Job and Family Services ------ 513.946.1000
    222 East Central Parkway
    - Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    - Assistance to anyone in Hamilton County who meets the guidelines

    Memorial Community Center ----- 513.621.3032
    1607 Mansfield (Mt. Auburn); 45219
    - Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:30am - 4pm; Friday 8:30am - 1pm
    - Rent and utility assistance by appointment only

    Mercy-Franciscan at St. John's ---- 513.651.6444
    1316 Main Street (intake dept.) - Hours:9am - 12; 1:30pm - 3pm
    - Rent and utility assistance. Call for appointment

    Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) ----- 513.565.6005
    Cincinnati, OH
    - assistance for Cincinnati bell phone bill
    - discount phone bills by up to $8.75 per month resident must receive Ohio Energy Credits, Supplemental Social Security, orboth Medicare & Medicaid

    St. Michael Outreach ----- 513.921.0766
    2110 St. Michael (Lower Price Hill); 45204
    - Hours: Monday thru Friday 9am -3pm
    - Rent and utility assistance
    - limited amount
    - Must live in zip code area 45204

    St. Vincent DePaul ----- 513.421.06021
    125 Bank Street; 45214
    - Hours:8:30am - 4:30pm
    - Call for rent and utility assistance
    - Need to know client's zip code for referral purposes

    Salvation Army ----- 513.762.5660
    131 E 12th Street (12th and Clay)
    - Hours: Monday thru Friday 9am - 4:30pm
    - Occasional rent assistance
    - Utilities - once a year program starts in Jan. and lasts until funds run out
    - No assistance with telephone

    Terrance Guild ------ 513.641.0382
    4848 Winneste (Winton Hills); 45232
    - Hours: Tues, Wed, Friday 8:30am - 5pm
    - Rent and utility assistance when funds available

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    Utility Assistance

    Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) ------ 1.800.282.0880 (info)
    - Federally-funded assistance for eligible low-income Ohioans with winter heating bills; based on household size, income, location of residence, and typeof heating fuel used
    - Those eligible receive a credit or a voucher, which is applied toward their heating bill
    - Available from November thru March, or until funds are depleted
    - Customer must fill out an application and meet requirements
    -Applications may be obtained at the Community Action Agency, Duke Energy, and some post offices

    Emergency HEAP (EHEAP) ------ 513.569.1840 (CAA)
    - A program which provides assistance to households which have had their utilities disconnected, face threat of disconnect, or have 10 or fewer dayssupply of bulk fuel
    - A one-time payment of up to $200 per heating season to restore or retainheating services is allowed

    Ohio Lifeline Telephone Discounts ----- 513.565.5433
    Cincinnati Bell Central Office, 895 Central Avenue
    - Cincinnati Bell provides monthly discounts for Ohio income eligible residents To qualify for the $6.94 or $12.19 discount one must be receiving one of these benefits:
    -- Public Housing, -- Section 8, -- Medicaid, -- Food Stamps, -- SSI, -- HEAP

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    Clothing Assistance

    Back on Track Work Wear ------ 513.357.4822
    112 E Liberty ----- fax 357.4683
    - Special Program: Clothing Shop located in Freestore/Foodbank Building
    - Men's and women's quality clothing for job interviews and work
    - free of charge; Must have a referral
    - Hours: Tues and Thurs 9am-3pm

    Blessed Hope Ministries ----- 859.363.9325
    (call for new location soon)
    - Distributes clothing in Washington Parko Race Street Side, every Friday 12:30pm - 2pm (also distributes food)
    - Distributes clothing at the Drop Inn Centero Every Friday 2-4pm

    Cincinnati Baptist Center ------ 513.241.0283
    127 Mulberry
    - Hours: Saturdays 11am; Call first

    City Gospel Mission ------ 513.241.5525
    1419 Elm Street
    - Women and children's clothing: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 10:15am
    - Men's clothing: Wednesday at 8:45am (men must call first)

    Contact Center 513.381.4242
    1641 Vine Street
    - Free clothing when available
    - Hours: 9am - 5pm

    Dress for Success ----- 513.651.3372
    135 W Fourth Street ------ fax 651.3376
    - Quality clothing for interviews and work
    - Clients need a referral
    -Fitting day for clients: Tues and Thurs 10am -12noon

    First Lutheran Church ----- 513.421.0065
    1208 Race Street
    - Clothing distribution every Monday during the free lunch program
    - Hours: 12 noon - 1pm

    Freestore/Foodbank ----- 513.241.1064
    112 E Liberty ------ fax 357.4683
    - one clothing voucher per year for most clients
    - Hours: Mon thru Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm

    Goodwill, No free clothing, but low cost clothing available at the following Goodwill Thrift Stores:
    Cheviot - 3980 North Bend Rd. ----- 513.662.7080
    Oakley - 3080 Markbreit Ave. ------ 513.631.6348
    Woodlawn - 10600 Springfield Pike ------ 513.771.4804

    Mary Magdalen House ------ 513.721.4811
    1221 Main Street
    - Clothing for clients of the Shower House
    - Hours: Mon thru Friday 9am - 12 noon & 1pm - 4pm; Saturday 8am - 12 noon

    Mercy Franciscan at St. John ------ 513.241.2186
    1231 Main Street
    - Intake Worker authorizes vouchers for clothing at St. John's Thrift Shop
    - Hours: Mon thru Friday 8am - 3pm (also has small household items)

    Morning Start Missionary Baptist Church ----- 513.961.2600
    722 Oak Street; 45206
    - Clothing Give-away twice a year in spring and fall
    - Call first

    Nast Trinity Church ------ 513.721.7339
    1310 Race Street
    - Clothing for men and women
    - Hours: Occasional distribution of clothing. A sign is posted on door of the church as to the time and day when clothing is available

    Rescue Community Center ------ 513.221.6246
    725 Whittier; 45239
    - Free clothing when available
    - Hours: Wed, Thurs, Friday 1 - 3pm

    St. Michael's Center ----- 513.921.0766
    2104 St. Michael Street (lower Price Hill); 45204
    - Free Vouchers for Thrift Store
    - Hours: Tues, Wed, Thursday 10am - 2pm; Mon and Friday 10am - 4pm

    St. Vincent DePaul Emergency Services ------- 513.421.0602
    1125 Bank Street; 45214-2130
    - Free clothing for men and women at Bank Street address
    - Hours: Walk-in or call - Tues and Friday 10am - 2pm (also food, pots, pans, and small appliances)
    - Need an appointment for other emergency services

    Salvation Army --- No free clothing distribution but low cost clothing available at the following Salvation Army Thrift Stores:
    Norwood - 220 Park Avenue ------ 513.351.3457
    Union Township - Rt. 22 ------ 513.732.6993
    Walnut Hills - 939 E McMillan ------- 513.281.1152

    Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church ------- 513.221.3882
    Community Outreach 3650 Washington Avenue; 45229
    - Free clothing when available
    - Hours: Mon, Tues, Wednesday 11am - 1pm; No the first week of the month

    The Lord's Pantry ------ No Phone
    12th and Race Street
    - Men and women's clothing available only on Wednesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm

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    Other General Assstance

    American Red Cross ------ 513.579.3000

    Emmanuel Community Center ------ 513.241.2563

    Family Link ------ 513.946.5465

    Food Stamps - Hamilton County ------ 513.946.1000

    Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati ----- 513.961.8105

    Our Daily Bread ------ 513.621.6364
    1730 Race Street
    - social worker available for consulations

    Red Cross Social Services ------ 513.579.3955
    - Assistance for those displaced by natural disaster

    United Way Helpline for Social Services Agencies ------- 513.721.7900
    240 Reading Road (Chest Bldg)

    VA Medical Center ------ 513.559.5023

    Veterans Services Commission ------ 513.946.3300
    230 East 9th Street, Rm 1100
    - vets and dependents
    - primarily serving Walnut Hills, Evanston, Avondale residents

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    Education Resources

    Adult Literacy Program ----- 513.421.0065
    Affiliated with the first Lutheran Church; 1212 Bldg, Race Street
    - Free reading program; Register on Mondays

    Hearing Speech & Deaf Center ------ 513.221.0527
    Cincinnati, OH
    - classes and services regarding sign language

    The Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati ------ 513.621.READ (7323)
    635 W Seventh Street, Suite 103
    - call for information on reading and GED programs
    - clients will be directed to the best and nearest site to fit their individual needs

    Madisonville Education & Assistance ----- 513.271.5501
    - GED & basic computer classes

    Mental Health Assn of Cincinnati Area ----- 513.721.2910
    - advocacy, information & referrals

    Nutrition Council ----- 513.621.3262
    - nutrition education

    The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
    - GED Practice Materials available in the Education Department
    - Offers GED Practice Testing at selected library locations
    - Registration required for the practice test
    - Contact: Kathy Scahill (513) 369.4570
    - The Practice Test takes about 5 hours to complete. Test results will be mailedin about two weeks. A free waiver can be earned to save the $55 charge to take the Official GED test later on

    Safety Council of SW Ohio ---- 513.423.9758
    - safety education

    Services to Area Youth (STAY) ------ 513.367.1441
    - high school drop out prevention

    Southern Hills Joint Vocational School ----- 937.378.6131
    - High school drop out prevention

    St Rita School for the Deaf ------- 513.771.7600
    - deaf children

    Urban League of Greater Cincinnati ------ 513.281.9955
    Cincinnati, OH

    YWCA (9th and Walnut) ------- 513.241.7090
    898 Walnut Street
    - Free reading, GED, and tutoring classes
    - Hours: Mon thru Thursday 8am - 12 noon; Call for an appointment

    FREE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION sponsored by THE CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    ABLE - Adult Basic Education and GED Preparation ----- 513.357.4510
    Personnel- Uptown Towers - 4th floor 415 W Court Street; 45203
    - a free program sponsored by the Cincinnati Public Schools
    - wide range of free educational services in 25 locations city wide
    - main site and Intake is at above address
    - Adults 18 years of age or older may enroll
    - No minimum qualifying test scores for participation
    -Day and evening classes
    - Services include the following:
    -- Prepare for the GED test, -- Obtain the reading, writing, and math skills needed to get and keep a job, -- Upgrade academic skills for technical training/ college, -- Learn English for speakers of other languages or study to become a US citizen,
    -- Learn basic computer skills

    ABLE / GED CLASS LOCATIONS

    Central Fairmount School ----- M & W 5:30 - 7:30pm
    2475 White Street; 45214
    513.363.1200

    Cincinnati Restoration, Inc. ------ Fri 8:45 - 11:45am (no referrals)
    1322 E McMillan Street; 45206
    513.569.4734

    Cincinnati State College ------- M-TH 2:00-6:00pm ------ F & Sat 9:00-12pm
    3520 Central Parkway
    513.861.7700 / voice mail 569.1456

    Community Action Agency ----- M-F 8:30 - 1:00pm
    1501 Madison Road; 45206
    513.569.4810

    Douglas School ------ T & TH 8:30 - 11:30am
    2825 Alms Place; 45206
    513.363.1900

    East End Learning Center ------ M-TH 9:00 - 2:00pm ------- T & W 6:30 - 9pm
    4015 Eastern Avenue; 45226
    513.321.6744

    Lower Price Hill ------- T & TH 8:30 - 3:30pm
    Community School 2104 St. Michael Street; 45204
    513.244.2214

    Memorial Com. Center ------- T & TH 8:30 - 3:30pm
    1607 Mansfield Street; 45210
    513.621.3032 ex 1151

    Mercy Connections ------ M-F 1:30 - 3:30pm -------T & W 7:30 - 9:30pm
    DeSales Crossings 1602 Madison Road; 45206
    513.221.7331

    N. Fairmount Com. School ----- M-TH 8:30 - 3:30pm ------ F 9:00 - 12:00pm
    2569 St. Leo Place; 45206
    513.221.7331

    Northside Com. School ------ T-F 9:00 - 2:00pm
    4139 Kirby Road; 45223
    513.541.3609

    Pleasant Ridge Com. Center ------- M & W 6:30 - 8:30pm
    5615 Ridge Road; 45224
    513.731.7894

    Price Hill Learning Center ------- M-F 8:30 - 2:30pm ----- M & W 6:30 - 8pm
    3636 Warsaw Avenue; 45205
    513.557.2543

    S.W. Ohio Career Resource Network ------ M,W,F 8:30 - 3:30pm
    1811 Losantiville Road, 3rd floor, Room 315; 45237
    513.731.9800

    Talbert House Adapt ------ T 6:30 - 8:30pm; (no referrals)
    3009 Burnet Avenue; 45219
    513.872.8870

    Terrace Guild ------- M-TH 8:30 - 4:30pm
    4848 Winneste Avenue; 45232
    513.641.0382

    Uptown Towers ------ M & W 8:30 - 3:30pm ----- T & TH 8:30 - 7:30pm
    415 West Court St.; 45203
    513.357.4510

    Urban League ------- T-TH 1:00 - 3:30pm ------- T & TH 5:30 - 7:30pm
    3458 Reading Road; 45229
    513.281.9955 ex 314

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    Employment Resources

    ACT (Accountability & Credibility Together) ------ 513.721.8333
    1005 Walnut Street
    - Eligibility for the program is based on family income and dependent childrenliving in the home
    - Referrals are made form Hamilton County Dept. of Job and Family Services
    - Career Seminar; Job Search Assistance, Job Retention Services Computer Learning Center and GED courses to help prepare for employment
    - Hours: 8am - 5pm; some evening classes

    Bureau of Vocational --------- 513.825.3260
    Rehabilitation Services (BVR); 617 Vine Street
    - Ohio residents with disabilities Referral and funding for a variety of training and employment services
    - Hours: 8am - 4:45pm

    Career Resources Network (CRC), Three Locations:
    1340 Clay Street ---------- 513.721.1937 (OTR)
    1811 Losantiville, 3rd floor ------- 513.731.9800 (Roselawn)
    1174 W Kemper Rd -------- 513.825.1070 (Forest Park)

    - Services are available to all job seekers and employers in the Cincinnati/Hamilton County area
    - Workshops; Interview skills and Resume Writing; Career Counseling; Jobpostings and Referrals
    - Free use of computers, printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers; computer and software assistance
    - Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm (Roselawn Center is also open Wed Evenings)

    Cincinnati Works ------- 513.744.9675
    37 W Seventh Street (7th and Race)
    - Assists people towards self-sufficiency thru employment
    - Free Job Search, Retention and Advancement Training; free Legal services to remove barriers from working
    - Information Sessions - Tues through Fri, 11am (no appointment necessary)

    Community Action Agency ------ 513.569.4810
    1501 Madison Road; 45206
    - Job Readiness Training; Job Leads/ Search; Resume Development;Interviewing Techniques
    - Hours: Tues-Thurs 9am - 12 noon(also have GED and Computer Classes)

    Goodwill - Homeless Reintegration Program ------ 513.631.4500

    IKRON Rehabilitation Center -------- 513.621.1117
    2347 Vine Street; 45229
    - Vocational rehabilitation services for people with mental illness/substanceabuse problems
    - Career Planning; Employment in competitive jobs, transitional jobs, and on-the-job training opportunities; Job Development and Job Placement
    - Hours: Client program 8:30am - 2pm

    Jewish Vocational Service -------- 513.985.0515
    - job training and vocational school

    Jobs Plus ----- 513.241.1800
    1625 Vine Street ------- fax 241.1633
    - A Christian based agency to assist people in low-income communities
    - All clients are enrolled in a 10-week, 5-step program - Job Readiness Seminar; Jobs Plus Club; Job Placement Interview/ Job Search
    - Candidates are referred by a church or social service agency
    - Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4:30pm

    Mercy Connections ------- 513.221.7331
    Desales Crossing Center, 1602 Madison Road; 45206 ------- fax 221.5498
    - Projects Surpass: Computer job training modules offered in connection with Cincinnati Works;
    - Graduates attain proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Access Windows XP, and the Internet
    - A fee is charged for each course, but scholarships are available for those who are income eligible

    NU-Blend Paints, Inc. ----- 513.651.5111
    40 E McMicken Avenue (rear entrance)
    - Assists individuals to learn how to paint
    - Paint Programs consists of four classes; no fees involved
    - May lead to part-time employment upon completion of program
    - Call to register between 8am - 4pm

    Ohio Dept of Job and Family Services ------ 513.852.3141
    1916 Central Parkway; 45214
    - Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm (except closed on Wed @ noon)

    Ohio Valley Goodwill ---- 513.771.4800

    Power Inspires Progress ------ 513.381.5882

    Urban League of Greater Cincinnati ----- 513.281.9955
    3458 Reading Road (Avondale); 45229
    - Provides comprehensive employment assistance and computer training
    - Hours: 8:30 - 4:30pm

    Women on Track, Inc. ------ 513.381.5882
    West End Emergency Center

    727 Ezzard Charles Drive; 45203
    - Provides free on the job training and work opportunities for women who are unemployed and/or under employed
    - Opportunities to learn sewing skills for the purpose of securing employment New trainees are always welcome; no previous experience needed
    - Evening classes offered in six-week intervals Call for class information

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    Employment - Temporary Agencies

    At Work Personnel Svc, 805 Elm Street --------------- 784.1500

    Cfa Personnel; 808 Elm Street ---------- 651.2333

    Cincinnati Temp Labor; 1109 Vine Street ------------ 241.0050

    Cintemp Personnel Svc; 1129 Walnut Street ----------- 651.2333

    CM Temp Svc, Inc; 125 E 9th Street -------------- 651.3222

    Complete Payroll Mng; 920 Race Street ---------------- 579.0049

    K-Force Prof Staffing; 36 E 7th Street -------------- 333.3400

    Labor Co; 1628 Central Pkwy ---------------- 241.6852

    Labor Solutions; 208 W Liberty --------------- 723.0033

    Manpower Prof; 895 Central Ave 102 ------------- 621.7330

    Manpower Temp Svc; 895 Central Ave 101 ---------- 621.7250

    Minute Men, Inc.; 920 Race Street ------------ 579.0010

    Quik Staff; 903 Race Street ----------- 784.9675

    SJ Bailey, Inc & Network; 805 Elm Street ------------- 784.1500

    Transportation Unlimited, Inc; 920 Race Street ------------ 579.8074

    Wings Model Mng; 906 Main Street --------- 929.9464

    XLC Temp Svc; 324 W 9th Street ------- 621.3912

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    Medical Resources - Local Area (OTR) Health Centers/Clinics

    Catholic McAuley Health Center -------- 513.321.6524
    Location: The Seven Hills Neighborhood House 3806 Eastern Avenue; 45226
    - Not a primary care facility, but an outreach center of Mercy Anderson Hospital
    - Provides medical care, health education, wellness programs and advocacy for the people of the East End
    - Basic screenings, glucose monitoring, work physicals, pregnancy testing, flushots, and other services as needed
    -Some funds for prescription assistance
    - Eligible participants are the unemployed, working poor, and those who cannot afford health programs or insurance
    - Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

    Center for Respite Care ------- 513.621.1868
    830 Ezzard Charles Drive - 2nd floor
    - In-patient medical services for homeless men and women (no families)
    - 15 beds for persons recovering from hospital surgery, etc. Length of stay: up to 30 days

    Cincinnati Health Care for the Homeless Program ------- 513.352.2902
    1525 Elm Street
    - Mobile Medical Van:
    * Drop Inn Center * - Mon, Wed, Friday 2:30pm
    * Tender Mercies * - 2nd and 4th Thursday of month 1:30pm

    Crossroad and Health Center ------- 513.381.2247
    5 E Liberty Street
    - Family Practice and Pediatric
    s- Hours: 9am - 5:30 or 6:30pm (closing hours vary)

    Elm Street Health Center -------- 513.352.3092
    1525 Elm Street
    - Adult Medical; Pediatrics; OBGYN; Dental
    - Hours: 8:30am - 4pm

    Health Resource Center ------- 513.357.4602
    112 E Liberty (Freestore Bld, 2nd floor)
    - A nurse managed free clinic
    - Urgent medical care; mental health services; social services
    - Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1:30)

    McMicken Dental Center ------ 513.352.6363
    40 E McMicken Avenue
    - Dental care for the homeless
    - Clients must have homeless certificate
    - Hours: Mon-Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1:30pm)Friday 7:30am - 3pm

    Northside Dental Clinic -------- 513.357.7610
    3917 Spring Grove Avenue
    - Cincinnati residents only; need proof of income and address
    - Dental emergencies: Mon 8:30am; Tues 9am; Wed - Friday 7:30am

    Tuberculosis Control ------- 513.946.7600
    237 Wm. Howard Taft Rd (Mt Auburn); 45219
    - Hours: Mon - Friday 8:30am - 4pm

    Vision Care Outreach Program ------- 513.651.5501
    5 E Liberty (in Crossroad Hlth Center Bldg)
    - Program to prevent blindness
    - Free eyeglasses and testing for those who have no insurance
    - Hours: Monday 9am. Call for appointments (no walk-ins)

    West End Community Health Center ----- 513.621.2726
    1413 Linn Street; 45203
    - Pharmacy, medical, pediatrics, OBGYN, Chiropractic, Wick, Podiatry, Dental
    - Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

    University Hospital --------- 513.584.5700 / 513.584.4505
    234 Goodman Avenue; 45267
    - Emergency Care
    - General Medicine Clinic (Located at Hoxworth Center, 2nd floor)

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    Medical Resources - Other Cincinnati Health Centers

    Alliance Primary Care ------ 513.541.4500
    Hopple Street Neighborhood Health Center; 2750 Beekman Avenue

    Braxton E Cann Medical Center ------- 513.271.6089
    5818 Madison Avenue

    East End Health Center ------ 513.321.2202
    4027 Eastern Avenue

    Lincoln Heights Health Care Connections -------- 513.554.4100
    1171 Adams Street

    Millvale Health Center -------- 513.352.3192
    3301 Beekman Street (Entrance on Millvale Ct. off Beekman St)

    Mount Auburn Health Center ----------- 513.241.4949
    2415 Auburn Avenue

    Mount Healthy Family Practice ----------- 513.522.7500
    8140 Hamilton Avenue

    Norwood Health Department -------------- 513.458.4600
    2059 Sherman Avenue

    Price Hill Health Center --------- 513.357.2700
    2138 W 8th Street

    Walnut Hills-Evanston Health Center ---------- 513.281.4116
    3036 Woodburn Avenue

    Winton Hills Health Center -------- 513.242.1033
    5275 Winneste Avenue

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    Medical Resources - Northern Kentucky Family Practice Centers

    Healthpoint Family Care Centers offers the following services: Medical, OBGYN, Dental, Mental Health,Podiatry, Social Services

    Healthpoint Family Care Bellevue Center ----- 859.655.7720
    103 Landmark Drive Lower Level 2 Bellevue, KY 41073

    Healthpoint Family Care Covington Center ------ 859.491.7616
    1132 Greenup Street Covington, KY 41011
    - Hours: Mon - Friday 8:30am - 5pm Evening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed

    Healthpoint Family Care Dixie Pike Center ----- 859.655.8900
    1100 Pike Street Covington, KY 41011

    Healthpoint Family Care ----- 859.291.9321
    Pike Street Clinic for the Homeless
    343 Pike StreetCovington, KY 41011

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    HIV/AIDS Referral & Support

    National Aids Hotline ----- 1.800.342.2437
    (Center for Disease Control) CDC

    Ohio AIDS/HIV /STD Hotline ------- 1.800.332.2437

    Cincinnati Health Department AIDS ------ 513.357.7350
    Testing and Referral
    3101 Burnet Avenue; 45229 AIDS

    Volunteers of Cincinnati (AVOC) ------- 5143.421.2437
    220 Findlay Street
    - Provides support services for individuals and their families and friends
    - Provides HIV prevention education Provides services in the tri-state region of Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana
    - Office hours: Mon - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
    - HIV testing: Mon - Thursday 9am - 4pm

    Anthony House Clinic ----- 513.569.9500
    2728 Glendora Avenue; 45219
    - Serves homeless youth up to age 26
    - Provides free, anonymous HIV and Hepatitis testing
    - Hours: Mon- Wednesday 2pm-6pm; Friday 2pm - 4pm

    Caracole, Inc. ------- 513.761.1480
    1821 Summit Road, Suite 001; 45237
    - Provides safe, secure, affordable housing and supportive services for persons afflicted with HIV/AIDS
    - Call for various services and housing

    Health Resource Center ------ 513.357.4602
    112 E Liberty (Freestore Bldg., 2nd floor)
    - Provides anonymous HIV testing
    - Hours: Mon - Thursday 9am - 3pm, (closed for lunch 12:30-1:30)

    I.N.D.Y. Project -------- 513.343.9999
    (I'm Not Dead Yet)
    - Provides Social/Support

    Lydia's House ------- 513.641.3600
    - Day care for children with AIDS

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    Pregnancy Support Services

    Birthright ------ 513.241.5433
    810 Sycamore Street
    - Assists with baby equipment, furniture, bottles, maternity, and baby clothes
    - Hours: 10:30am - 4:30pm

    Hamilton County Dept. of Job and Family Services ------- 513.947.1000 (information)
    222 E Central Parkway
    - Prenatal care for low-income women ------- 513.946.7335
    - Referral needed
    - Pregnancy Transportation ------- 513.946.2463
    - Transportation to medical visits for pregnant women
    - Must be Medicaid eligible Call for appointments
    - Office hours: Mon - Friday 8am - 4:45pm

    Health Resource Center -------- 513.357.4602
    112 E Liberty --------- fax 357.4696
    - Pregnancy testing and women's health referrals
    - Hours: Mon - Thursday 9am - 3pm (closed for lunch 12:30 -1:30)

    Old St. Mary's Pregnancy Center ------ 513.929.9165
    123 E 13th Street
    "- Pregnancy testing and support, baby clothing and supplies, counseling, referrals
    - Hours: Mon - Thursday 1pm -5pm

    Pregnancy Care of Cincinnati
    - pregnancy testing and education clothing and supplies for newborns up to 12 months
    - free and confidential call for an appointment
    - two locations:
    Clifton Location: ---------- 513.961.7777
    108 William Howard Taft Rd.; 45219
    - Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am - 6pm; Friday 8am - 4pm; Saturday 9:30am - 1pm
    North College Hill Location: ---------- 513.521.3117
    1608 Sundale Ave.; 45239
    - Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 8pm; Friday 9am - 5pm

    Services to Area Youth (STAY) --------- 513.367.1441

    Social Health Education Inc. -------- 513.721.2912

    Suma (Services United for Mothers and Adolescents) --------- 513.487.7862
    2330 Victory Parkway, 2nd floorCincinnati, OH 45206
    - work with Teen Moms; Expectant Moms
    - Young Father's Program
    - Education and prevention program

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    Mental Health Services

    Mental Health Access Point (MHAP) -------- 513.558.8888
    - MHAP is a centralized access point for services throughout the Hamilton County Mental Health system. MHAP screens for service needs and connectsconsumers with the appropriate services

    Emergencies:
    Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) --------- 513.584.8577
    Adult Mobile Crisis -------- 513.584.8577
    Youth Mobile Crisis -------- 513.558.8888

    Telephone Support - Public Hotline -------------- 513.381.CARE
    - This hotline provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, specializing insuicide prevention, crisis situations, and family violence

    Consumer Warmline -------- 513.931.WARM
    - This is a call-in service for existing consumers

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    Mental Health Case Managment Services

    Mental Health Access Point (MHAP) -------- 513.558.8888
    311 Albert Sabin Way; 45229 ----------- fax 558.6745
    - MHAP provide Transitional Case Management

    Central Clinic --------- 513.558.5823
    311 Albert Sabin Way; 45229 ---------- fax 558.1020

    Court Clinic --------- 513.352.1342
    909 Sycamore Street -------- fax 352.1345

    Central Community Health Board (CCHB) -------- 513.559.2000
    532 Maxwell Street; 45219 -------- fax 559.2009
    - North team, South team, East Team, West Team, Geriatric Services

    Community Support Network ----------- 513.948.3350
    1101 Summit Road; 45237 ----------- fax 948.3073

    Core Behavioral Health Centers - Glenway --------- 513.541.7577
    4968 Glenway Avenue; 45238 ------------ fax 471.8080
    - Team one, Team two, Glenhaven, SMD

    Core Behavioral Health Centers - Hamilton Ave. -------- 513.541.7577
    5837 Hamilton Avenue; 45224 ------- fax 541.5895
    - Team one, Team two, Team Three (Intensive), Team Four Greater

    Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCB) - McMillan -------- 513.354.7000
    1322 E McMillan Street; 45206 --------- fax 751.8011
    - Administration Office, Team 995, Team 996, Deaf team

    GCB - North --------- 513.354.7200
    PNC Building: 7162 Reading Rd, 12th floor; 45237 ------------ fax 354.7280
    - Team 992, Team 993, Team 994

    GCB - Park Place --------- 513.354.7500
    2330 Victory Parkway, 6th floor; 45206 ------------ fax 569.0999
    - Transitional Case Management/ Homeless Team, Forensic ACT Team,Mental Health Court, PATH Team

    GCB - Victory ------------ 513.861.6688
    2621 Victory Parkway; 45206 --------- fax 559.3848
    - Team One, Transitional Youth Project, Team Three, Team Four, Team Five,Team Six

    GCB - Mitchell Center -------- 513.396.6130 / 513.458.3004
    5041 Oaklawn Drive; 45227

    SAMI ----------- 513.872.4900
    2433 Iowa Avenue; 45206 ------- fax 872.4908

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    Mental Health Provider Agencies - Hamilton County Mental Health Board

    Anchoring Families Together (AFT) ------ 513.562.3100
    2403 Auburn Avenue; 45219 -------- fax 562.3102
    - services for children

    Beech Acres --------- 513.231.6630
    6881 Beechmont Avenue --------- fax 624.0134 Cincinnati, OH 45230
    - services for children

    Camelot Care --------- 513.961.5900
    2245 Gilbert Avenue, Suite 100; 45206 -------- fax 961.5903
    - services for children

    Cancer Family Care ------ 513.731.3346
    2421 Auburn Avenue; 45219 -------- fax 458.3582
    - Services for Adults

    Cape Social Club ------- 513.281.4956
    2501 Vine Street; 45219
    - services for adults

    Catholic Social Services of SW Ohio ------- 513.241.7745
    100 E 8th Street, 5th floor ------- fax 241.4333
    - services for children and adults

    Center for Children and Families ------- 513.321.8286
    4760 Madison Road; 45227 ------- fax 533.5828

    Central Clinic -------- 513.558.5823
    311 Albert Sabin Way ; 45229 -------- fax 558.3880
    - services for children and adults

    Central Community Health Board (CCHB) --------- 513.559.2000
    532 Maxwell Avenue; 45219 ------- fax 559.2020 - services for children and adults

    Children's Home--------- 513.272.2800
    5050 Madison Road; 45227 --------- fax 272.2807
    - services for children

    Children's Hospital Medical Center --------- 513.636.4200
    3333 Burnet Avenue; 45229-3039 -------- fax 636.7194
    - services for adults

    COAC, Inc. ------------- 513.558.5370
    231 Bethesda Avenue, ML 559; 45267 ------------- fax 558.0363
    - services for adults

    Consumer Network --------- 513.221.7755
    2340 Auburn Avenue, 2nd floor; 45219 -------- fax 221.8118
    - services for adults

    Core Behavioral Health Centers ---------- 513.541.7570
    5837 Hamilton Avenue; 45224 -------- fax 471.8080
    - services for adults

    Counseling Source, Inc. ---------- 513.984.9838
    10921 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 133; 45242 ---------- fax 984.8075
    - services for children and adults

    Court Clinic ----------- 513.651.9300
    909 Sycamore, Suite 400 --------- fax 352.1345
    - services for adults

    Crossroads Center --------- 513.475.5300
    311 Martin Luther King Drive; 45219 --------- fax 352.1345
    - services for children and adults

    Excel Development Corp. ---- 513.632.7149
    801-B W 8th Street, Suite 524; 45203 ------- fax 632.7171
    - services for adults

    Family Services of the Cincinnati Area -------- 513.381.6300
    205 W Fourth Street ------- fax 345.8551
    - services for children and adults

    First Step Home ---------- 513.961.4663
    2203 Fulton Avenue; 45206 ----------- fax 961.4685
    - services for women with children

    Free Store/Food Bank ---------- 513.482.4500
    Administration Office -------- fax 482.7532
    1250 Tennessee Avenue; 45229
    - Client Services --------- 513.241.1064
    112 E Liberty ------- fax 357.4683

    G.L.A.D. House, Inc. --------- 513.641.5530
    4721 Reading Rd., Bldg. A; 45206 ------- fax 482.7042
    - services for children

    Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Srvc --------- 513.354.7000
    (formerly CRI and Queen City) 1322 E McMillan Street; 45206
    - services for adults

    Hamilton County Adult Probation Court ----------- 513.852.8900
    800 Broadway -------- fax 632.7281
    - services for adults

    Hamilton County Family & Children -------- 513.946.4990
    First Council (HCFCFC)

    125 E Court Street, Suite 350
    - services for families and children

    Hamilton CO. Juvenile Court - Hillcrest School --------- 513.552.1200
    246 Bonham Road; 45215 ---------- fax 552.1290

    Hamilton Co. Juvenile Court - Youth Center ---------- 513.946.2800
    2020 Auburn Avenue; 45219 -------- fax 946.2675
    - services for children

    Health Resource Center --------- 513.357.4602
    112 E Liberty Street -------- fax 357.4696
    - Services for adults

    IKRON Rehabilitation ----------- 513.621.1117
    2347 Vine Street; 45219 ------- fax 621.2350
    - services for adults

    Kemper House ---------- 513.281.1347
    2374 Kemper Lane
    - mentally ill

    Lighthouse Youth Services -------- 513.221.3350
    1501 Madison Road; 45206 ------- fax 221.3665
    - services for children

    Mental Health Access Point (MHAP) -------- 513.558.8888
    311 Albert Sabin Way; 45229 ---------- fax 558.3133
    - services for children and adults

    Mental Health Assoc. ---------- 513.721.2910
    2400 Reading Road, Suite 412 ------- fax 287.8544
    - services for adults

    Mental Health Services -East ------------ 513.321.8286
    4760 Madison Road; 45227 --------- fax 533.5828
    - services for children and adults

    Norcen Behavioral Health Systems ----------- 513.761.6222
    PNC Bank Building 7162 Reading Rofloo; 45237 ------- fax 679.4590
    - services for children and adults

    Ohio Youth Advocate --------- 614.777.8777
    3780 Rigde Mill -------- fax 614.777.8840
    Hilliard, OH 43026
    - services for children

    Pressley Ridge Schools - Pryde -------- 513.559-1402
    2368 Victory Parkway, Suite 500; 45206 ---------- fax 559.5475
    - services for children

    Psychiatric Emergency Services ----------- 513.584.8348
    University Hospital, 234 Goodman Avenue; 45267 ----------- fax 584.5618
    - Mobile Crisis Unit ------------- 513.584.5098

    Quality Review Services, Inc. -------- 513.860.2130
    2828 Mack Road; Fairfield, OH 45014 ------- fax 860.2172
    -services for children

    Salvation Army --------- 513.762.5660
    131 E 12th Street --------- fax 762.5679
    - services for adults

    Specialized Services for Youth (SAFY) of America -------- 1.800.532.7239
    260 Northland Boulevard; 45246 -------- fax 419.695.0004
    - services for children

    St. Aloysius Orphanage ---------- 513.242.7600
    4721 Reading Road; 45237 -------- fax 242.2845
    - services for children

    St. Joseph Orphanage -------- 513.741.3100
    3400 Edalbert Drive; 45239 ---------- fax 741.5686
    - services for children

    Summit Behavioral Health / Community Support Network --------- 513.948.3350
    Summit Road; 45237 ------- fax 948.3073
    - services for adults

    Talbert House --------- 513.751.7747
    2600 Victory Parkway; 45206 --------- fax 751.8107
    - services for children and adults
    281.CARE 3891 Reading Road, 45229 -------- 281.CARE

    Tender Mercies -------- office: 513.721.8666 ----- outreach: 513.639.0742
    27 W 12th Street
    - services for adults fax 639.7037

    University Affiliated Cincinnati Center (UACCDD) --------- 513.636.4639
    For Developmental Disorders

    Interface Program3333 Burnet Avenue; 45229 --------- fax 636.3473
    - Services for Children and Adults

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    Substance Abuse

    Local Treatment Centers for Substance Abuse Detox and Inpatient Treatment

    Center for Chemical Addiction Treatment (CCAT) -------- 513.381.6672
    830 Ezzard Charles Drive; 45214
    - call with client or have client call

    Crossroads Center -------- 513.475.5300
    3009 Burnet Avenue; 45219
    - Access to detox is also thru University Hospital ER

    Droege House --------- 859.291.1045
    925 Fifth Avenue Dayton, KY 41074

    St. Elizabeth Medical Center ------- 859.578.5966
    Chemical Dependency Program: South

    200 Medical Village Drive Edgewood, KY 41017

    St. Luke Hospital: Careunit -------- 859.572.3500 / 606.654.6974
    512 Maple Avenue, Falmouth, KY 41040

    Veterans Affairs Chemical Dependency Unit ------ 513.475.6353
    3200 Vine Street; 45220

    General Substance Abuse Information

    Cincinnati Area Services & Program for Chemical Dependency Prevention & Treatment
    from The Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area, NCADD
    ----------------------------------------------------------- 513.281.7880 / 513.281.7422 (RHAC)

    2828 Vernon Place Cincinnati, OH 45219 ------------------- fax 281.7884

    Information and Referrals

    Alcoholism Council of the Cinti Area, NCADD ------------------ 281.7880

    Alcohol/Chemical Abuse Council of Butler County ---------- 868.2100

    Clermont Recovery Center ------------ 735.8100

    Coalition for a Drug Free Greater Cincinnati ---------------- 751.8000

    Community Chest --------------- 721.7900

    Drug & Alcohol Center of Warren and Clinton Counties ------------------ 695.1131

    Drug & Poison Information Center ----------------- 558.5111

    The Family Link Line --------------- 946.LINK

    Hamilton City TASC ------------ 946.3785

    Talbert House ------------- Main Office: 872.5844

    CRI -------------------- 569.4734

    Community Education & Prevention Services

    The Alcoholism Council ----------- 281.7880
    Includes
    - kids connection for children of alcoholics (7-15),
    - Parents groups
    - Teen institute
    - CASA
    - TREND

    Butler County ---------------- 868.2100

    Clermont Recovery Center ------------ 735.8100

    Drug & Poison Info Center ------------------- 558.5111

    OPERC: OH Prevention & Education Resource Center ------------------ 556.3752

    UMADAOP: Urban Minority Alcohol/Drug Abuse Outreach Program -------- 541.7099

    ASAP Center ----------- 458.6640

    Self-Help Organizations

    AA Intergroup ----------- 351.0422

    AA Oak Street ------------ 861.3500

    AA N KY - Central Office ---------- 859.491.7181

    AA Suburban Groups 24 hour Answering Svc --------- 791.6219

    Al-Anon Office -------------- 771.5959

    Al-Anon Answering Svc --------- 771.4070

    Co-dependency Anony/Adult Children of Alcoholics -------- 281.7880

    - Call for meeting schedules

    Gamblers Anonymous --------- 244.9779

    Middletown Central Club ----------- 424.9488

    Narcotics Anonymous ----------- 820.2947

    Rational Recovery --------- 441.6406

    Recovery Resource Center ------- 761.7353

    Tough Love ---------- 231.2631

    Tough Love Covington ------ 859.261.8148

    Neighborhood Services

    Lincoln Heights --------- 769.5580

    Santa Maria Community Services :Price Hill, Sedamsville ------ 557.2700

    Talbert House: COPE Community Outreach -------- 684.7968

    Victory Neighborhood Services: Walnut Hills only --------- 961.4500

    Intervention Services

    The Alcoholism Council ----------------- 281.7880

    Detoxification Service

    Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment: CCAT -------- 381.6672
    Social Detox: Dual Diagnosis ------ 475.5350

    Transitions Detox: N KY --------- 859.291.1043

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center ------------ 475.6367

    Adolescent Services

    Alternatives: Talbert House ------- 872.8880

    Butler Behavioral Health Services:
    Fairfield Counseling Ctr --------- 942.3181

    Hamilton Counseling Ctr ------- 896.7780

    Horizon Services Hamilton --------- 867.2180

    Middletown Counseling Ctr ----------- 424.1193

    West Chester Counseling Ctr --------- 860.1640


    Christ Hospital--------- 585.8500

    The Crossroads Center ------ 475.5300

    Kids Helping Kids --------- 575.7300

    Lighthouse Youth Services: New Life ------ 221.3350

    The Nurturing Center ------- 331.9555

    NORCEN -------- 761.6222

    N KY Comprehensive Care Counseling Centers ------- 859.283.9222

    Reading Youth Services ------ 733.5623

    Sojourner Home ------ 868.7654

    Teen Challenge ------- 248.0452

    Services for Women

    The Alcoholism Council -------- 218.7880

    The Crossroads Center ------ 475.5300

    ODAT: One Day At a Time ------------ 221.6937

    Women's Residential

    Bethany House ------ 557.2873

    Chaney Allen House ------ 475.5349

    First Step Home ------ 961.4663

    Serenity Square ------- 921.8839

    Sojourner House ------- 868.7654

    WRAP: Women's Residential Addiction Program -------- 859.491.2090

    Domestic Violence

    Alice Paul House: Battered Women Help Line -------- 872.9259

    Butler County Shelter: Dove House ----- 863.7099

    House of Peace: Clermont County YWCA ----- 753.7281

    ODAT: One Day AT A Time ------ 221.6937

    Oxford House ------ 665.4930

    Salvation Army ------- 762.5655

    Transitional Living Program for Battered Women: YWCA ------- 241.7090

    Welcome House: KY ------- 859.431.8717

    Women's Crisis; KY ------ 859.491.3335

    Women Helping Women ----- 381.5610

    Culturally Specific Services

    Jewish Family Services ----- 469.1188

    Urban Appalachian Council ---------- 251.0202

    UMADAOP --------- 541.7099

    Services for Older Adults

    Cincinnati Area Senior Services ------- 721.4330

    Employee Assistance Programs

    Bethesda Corporate Health Services Concerns Program ------- 891.1627

    Family Services of Cincinnati -------- 381.6300

    Life Management Systems --------- 772.9330

    Public Employee Assistance Program ------ 421.7600

    Workplace Intervention Network ----- 281.7880

    DUI ServicesBrown & Adams County Substance Abuse Ctr: NDIP ------- 800.378.4811

    Clermont Recovery Ctr ------- 735.8100

    Northland --------- 735.9964

    Talbert House ---------- 482.4600

    Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

    The Alcoholism Council ---------- 281.7880

    Detox & Inpatient Treatment

    The Crossroads Center ------- 475.5350

    CCAT -------- 381.6672

    Droeger House: N KY -------- 859.291.1045

    Good Samaritan Hospital ------- 872.2685

    St. Elizabeth Medical Center Chemical Dependency Program: South ------ 859.578.5966

    St. Luke's Hospital: CAREUNIT: Falmouth KY ------ 606.654.6974

    Veterans Affairs Chemical Dependency Unit ----- 475.6353

    Outpatient Services

    The Alcoholism Council -------- 281.7880

    Bethesda Outpatient:
    Oak ---------------------- 569.6116
    Blue Ash --------------- 489.6011

    Butler Behavioral Health Services:
    Fairfield ------------- 829.2121
    Middletown --------------- 424.3505

    CCHB ----------------559.2000

    Christ Hospital Behavioral Services --------------- 585.8500

    Clermont Recovery Ctr ----------- 735.8100

    Crossroads Center ------------- 475.5300

    Family Services of Cincinnati --------------------- 381.6300 / 345.8554
    Covington --------------------859.291.1121
    Florence, KY ----------------- 859.525.2602


    Franciscan Behavioral Health Services ------------ 853.5656

    Horizon Services:
    Hamilton ------- 867.2280
    Middletown ----------- 424.1193
    West Chester ------------ 942.5600

    Life Management Sys ---------- 741.9998

    NORCEN ----------- 761.6222

    N KY Comprehensive Care:
    Counseling Centers ---------------- 859.283.9222
    Access Line ----------------- 859.578.3232

    Covington ----------- 859.431.2225
    Florence ------------- 859.525.6808
    Newport ----------------- 859.431.4450
    Newport: Alcohol ------------859.431.6510

    SARA-IRP ---------- 621.4747

    SOS Hall: Male only -------- 863.2975

    Talbert Drug & Family Counseling ------ 872.4905

    St. Luke West IOP & Detox -------- 859.962.5384

    Veterans Affairs Outpatient Chemical: Dependency Unit ---------- 475.6367

    Methodone Programs

    CCHB --------------- 559.2000

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center -------- 475.6384

    Men's Residential

    Residential or 'Halfway House' services are designed to provide supportive group living arrangement for chemical dependency patients in the early stages of recovery.

    CCAT ------------- 381.6672

    Starting Over for Men --------- 961.2256

    God's Property ----------- 751.9951

    Charlie's _ House ----------- 784.1853

    Droege House: N KY ----------- 859.291.1045

    Gateway ----------- 421.9333

    Joseph House: Veterans --------- 241.2945

    Mt. Airy Shelter: Men
    Office: Interviewing --------------- 946.2285
    Residence ------------------ 661.4620

    Prospect House ---------- 921.1613

    Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center: Men ---------- 351.3457

    SARA -IRP: Transitional -------- 621.4747

    Store House Ministry ----------- 859.431.0500

    Substance Abuse Treatment Services --------- 281.7880

    SW Ohio Serenity Hall Inc ------------ 937.378.6131

    Teen Challenge: Adult Male Center ----------- 248.0452

    Transitions Housing: Men ----------- 241.0490

    Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime ----------- 945.3785

    The Recovery Hotel --------- 421.0227

    Drop-In Centers

    Drop-Inn Center -------- 721.0643

    City Gospel Mission: Men ---------- 241.5525

    Community Anti-Drug Coalitions

    Alcohol & Other Drugs Council of N KY ------- 859.428.1799

    Anderson Area Community Task Force on Substance Abuse -------- 231.3600

    Cheviot Partnership Against Substance Abuse ------- 661.2700

    Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati -------- 751.8000

    Community Cares Council Deer Park ------- 791.8056

    Kings Local Parents& Community Together: PACT ------- 677.9747

    Madeira City Drug Task Force ------ 891.8222

    Northeast Community Challenge --------- 891.7526

    Community Action Groups

    MADD ----------- 769.6800

    Volunteers of America ------- 381.1954

    Cincinnati Suicide Hotlines ------------------ 231.4726 / 281.CARE

    Hispanic Resources

    Hispanic Ministries -------- 948.1760

    SU CASA - Hispanic Speaking AA/NA Mts -------- 761.1588

    Bienstar Program ------ 557.5370

    Health Departments

    Butler County --------------- 863.1770

    Cinti City Health District -------------357.7280

    Clermont County ----------- 732.7499

    Hamilton County -------- 946.7800

    Norwood ------------------- 458.4600

    Ohio Dept of Health ------------ 614.466.3543

    Other Important Numbers

    The ADAS Board ---------- 621.7202

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    Child Care

    Jewish Community Center ----------- 513.761.7500

    Homeless Child Care --------- 513.762.5660
    - childcare for children in shelters and transitional housing

    Kennedy Heights Montessori Center ----------- 513.631.8135
    - priority to local 3 yr olds

    Madisonville Child Care Center ---------- 513.271.8584

    Memorial Community Center -----------513.621.3032

    New Beginnings Child Care Inc ---------- 513.724.3232

    North Fairmont Community Center -------------- 513.921.5842

    Roark Learning Center Inc ---------- 513.961.2696
    - age 2-5 years

    Southen Hills Joint Vocational School ---------- 937.378.6131
    - teen parents

    St. Paul's Child Care Center ------------ 859.581.3390
    - 6 wks to 6 yrs

    Victory Neighborhood Services Agency ------- 513.961.4500
    - Walnut hills

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    Children's Services

    Holly Hill Children's Services --------- 859.635.0500
    - Adolescent girls 11 -18; residential

    Memorial Community Center --------- 513.621.3032
    - Head Start and day camps

    ProKids -------- 513.281.2000
    - abused and neglected children

    Salvation Army ------ 513.762.8600
    - day camp

    St. Rita School for the Deaf ---------- 513.771.7600

    St. Joseph Orphanage ------- 513.741.3100
    - Resident care for neglected

    Wesley Education Center for Children ------ 513.861.9865
    - 6 mos. To 5 years

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    Environment

    Environmental Community Organization ----- 513.771.5087

    Imago ------------- 513.921.5124

    Mill Creek Restoration Project ---------- 513.731.8400

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    Furniture

    St. Vincent DePaul Emergency Services ------- 513.421.0602
    1125 Bank Street; 45214
    - Furniture vouchers are issued only at the Bank Street location
    - Appointments are taken at the end of each month for the following month

    Goodwill Thrift Stores
    - Stores located in Cheviot, Montgomery, Oakley, and Tri-County
    - Furniture vouchers accepted from agency providers as long as they are made out to Goodwill

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    Homeless Assistance

    Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless ----------- 513.421.7803
    117 E 12th Street
    - Advocates for Cincinnati's homeless population
    - Coordinates services among the different homeless shelters
    - Publishes "Streetvibes" newspaper

    PATH PROJECT --------------- 513.354.7500
    (assistance in transition from homelessness)
    2330 Victory Parkway; 45206
    - Intensive outreach to people in Hamilton County who are homeless and suffer from mental illness - Path links such persons with Mental Health services and other supports necessary to end their homelessness

    HIP (Homeless Individuals Partnerships) ----------- 513.721.4471
    40 E McMicken Avenue ---------- fax 621.3291
    - provides case management services to clients who meet HUD's definition of"Chronically Homeless"

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    Legal Services

    Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati ----------- 513.241.9400
    215 E Ninth Street, Suite 200
    - provides legal counseling in civil cases for individuals unable to pay for suchassistance

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    Personal Care

    Franciscan Daymaker Salon -------- 513.651.6468
    126 E 13th Street (near Main)
    - Provides professional hair care services to the poor
    - Serves men, women, seniors, and pre-schoolers - Persons needing hair care just prior to job interviews or first day jobs
    - Services include haircuts, shape-ups, beard trims, shampoo, blow dry, perms, and relaxers
    - Walk-in status for other services
    - Monetary donations are appreciated, but no required for services
    - Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30am-12:15 and 1-3pm

    Mary Magdalen Shower House --------------- 513.721.4811 1221-1223 Main Street
    - A safe place where the homeless can shower, shave, wash their hair, receivea change of clothes, have clothes laundered, receive messages, use the phone;
    - Also provides personal hygiene products: soap, shampoo, razors,shaving cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc
    - Hours: Mon - Sat 8-12noon and 1-4pm

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    Prison Advocacy

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

    Justice Watch -------------- 513.241.0490

    Man-to-Man/ Woman-to-Woman Of Cincinnati ---------- 513.681.4129

    Prison Reform Advocacy Center ---------------- 513.421.1108

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    Prison Halfway Houses

    Justice Watch ------------- 513.241.0490

    Talbert House ---------------- 513.751.7747

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    Safety Saniation

    Cincinnati Customer Service Call Center ------------- 513.591.6000 (hotline)

    Fire Code Violations ------------- 513.357.7585

    Nuisance Animals:
    Live animals ----------------- 513.541.6100 (SPCA)
    Dead animals ------------------- 513.591.6000

    Nuisance Vehicles:
    Police districts (for public property) --------------- 513.352.3505 (otr district 1)
    Health Department (for private property) ----------------- 513.564.1780

    Police (district one for Over-the-Rhine)
    General number ------------------- 513.352.3505
    Sgt. Maris Herold ------------- 513.352.1463 (office) -------- 513.269.0243 (pager)

    Recycling hotline ---------------- 513.242.4600

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    Senior Services

    AARP -------------- 513.721.0717

    Abuse Hotline ------------ 513.421.5433

    Adult Protective Services ----------- 513.637.6751

    Cincinnati Area Senior Services -------------- 513.721.4330

    Council on Aging of SW Ohio ---------------- 513.721.7670

    Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cinti ----------- 513.471.1100

    Jewish Community Center ----------------- 513.761.7500

    Lifespan Inc -------------- 513.867.7545

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    Prescription Medicine

    Jordan Center MedShare --------------- 513.557.5370
    - thru Santa Maria Community Services

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    Social/Recreation

    Just for Us Social Club (for Mental Health Clients) -------------- 513.841.1170
    5041 Oaklawn Avenue; 45227
    - A consumer run social club
    - No membership fees; come and go as you please
    - Activities: billiards, bingo, board games, card games, chat groups, crafts, darts, day trips, movies, group outings
    - Free beverages and snacks
    - Hours: Mon- Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm; Sat 11:30am - 3pm - Bus #11

    Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc.
    2340 Auburn Avenue; 45219

    A merger of Cape Social Club and Consumer Network

    Cape Social Club ---------- 513.281.4956
    - Consumer run social club and peer support
    - Activities: Pool table, air hockey, cards, board games, movies, group outings
    - Free beverages and snacks
    - Hours: Wed thru Sun 11:30am - 5:30pm

    Consumer Network ------------- 513.221.7755
    - Consumer run on-site program: Recovery Initiative - Computer lab, support groups, library, educational resources, peercounseling, etc.
    - Warmline phone: 931.9276
    - Publishes Consumer Network
    - Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm

    Lord's Gym ----------- 513.621.5300 (office)
    1200-1202 Race Street
    - men only- weight lifting and fellowship for men
    - Hours: mon-Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm; Sat 11:30am-3pm

    Sarah Center ----------- 513.651.1532
    1600 Vine Street
    - An enrichment center for women
    - Social activities, educational opportunities, emergency assistance Develops skills in jewelry making and handcrafts
    - Hours: Mon-Friday 9am-4pm

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    Transportation

    Cincinnati Metro:
    - Fares and Schedules ---------------- 513.621.4455
    Access (for the disabled) ------------- 513.632.7590
    - Fare Deal Discounts ------------- 513.632.7540
    - Lost and Found --------------- 513.621.9450

    Hamilton Co. Dept. of Job and Family Services Medicaid Trans. -------------- 513.946.2464
    - Transportation to medical appointments
    - Must call in advance Must be a Medicaid recipient

    Stranded Travelers Program, Salvation Army -------------- 513.762.5660
    I131 E 12th Street
    - Must be a stranded traveler, displaced or homeless due to travel emergency
    - Must present photo ID and SS card or some other valid identification
    - Must identify a person or agency at the client's destination who will receive them into their home or program, or verify residency.

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    Multiple Service Agencies

    Brighton Center ------------- 859.491.8303
    706 Park Avenue Newport, KY 41071
    - Provides more than 34 programs for individuals, families, and youth
    - Emergency assistance with food, clothing, medicine, housing
    - Education and skills training programs; youth programs; counseling services

    Catholic Social Services of SW Ohio ------------- 513.241.7745
    100 E 8th Street, 5th floor
    - Emergency assistance: food vouchers; rent programs, etc.
    - Call the Resource Center Individual, Marital, and family counseling
    - In-Home Counseling for the Elderly, Disabled, or homebound persons
    - Substance Abuse Counseling and Prevention; Counseling to Incarcerated Persons; Family Life Education; foster grandparent program;
    - adoption services; infant foster care; Senior companion program; homemaker services

    Cincinnati Union Bethel/ Terrace Guild ------------ 513.768.6907
    300 Lytle Place (admin. Office)
    - Emergency assistance with food, clothing, rent and utilities
    - Family and child development programs; youth programs; mentoring, counseling;
    - Adult education programs; computer training classes
    - Eight head start centers - Housing

    Community Action Agency ----------- 513.569.1850
    2905 Woodburn Avenue (main office); 45206
    - Emergency assistance with food vouchers, prescription medication; rent/mortgage, gas, and electric - Assistance with transportation, bus tokens
    - Transitional Housing
    - GED and Literacy classes; Scholarships Job Training/employment; basic and advanced computer training
    - Head Start Programs; Initiative Program; Fatherhood Initiative Program

    Freestore/ Foodbank ----------- 513.241.1064
    112 E Liberty
    - Emergency assistance with food, personal hygiene products; clothing vouchers, dishes, blankets, diapers, baby formula, bus tokens, birth certificates and identification
    - Assistance with heaters/fans/air conditioners (in season)
    - School supplies and school uniforms
    - Financial assistance with rent and utilities Direct rent/ Utility program; smart rent program
    - Housing search, placement, and resources; Payee program
    - Budget counseling; job training, educational programs

    Mercy Franciscan At St. John's ------------ 513.241.2186
    1316 Main Street - Emergency assistance with food, clothing, personal care items, householditems, small appliances
    - Assistance with rent and utilities, fans and air-conditioners (in season)
    - Family services, senior citizen services, counseling services - Educational programs
    - Young Men's Program
    - Temporary Housing

    St. Vincent DePaul Emergency Services ---------- 513.562.8841
    1125 Bank Street; 45214-2130
    - Emergency assistance with food, clothing, pots, pans, small appliances, and other household items - Furniture/ beds
    - Assistance with rent and occasionally with mortgages if funds are available - Assistance with gas and electric bills; water bills
    - Vouchers for items in St. Vincent DePaul's numerous thrift stores

    Salvation Army Family Service Bureau ------------ 513.762.5660
    131 E 12th Street
    - Emergency assistance with food, clothing, rent and utilities, bus tokens,identification
    - Budget counseling/ money management
    - Emergency shelter and transitional housing
    - Day care and programs for the elderly
    - Individual, family, marital, group and parent-child counseling
    - Assistance with employment/unemployment problems, alcohol/drugproblems, anger management, housing problems, psychiatric consultation, crisis intervention

    United Way of Greater Cincinnati ----------- 513.762.7100
    2400 Reading Road
    - United Way acts as the focal point for a multitude of agencies with services ina variety of areas:
    -- Health
    -- Housing
    -- Education
    -- Counseling
    -- Children and family services
    -- Neighborhoods and communities
    - for free and confidential information and referral and access to health, socialand human services, call: UNITED WAY HELPLINE: 211 or 513.721.7900

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