cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati Mental Health Case Management Resources for Hamilton County, Ohio, and the City of Cincinnati specifically. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:13:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Centerpoint Health Montgomery House Referral Documents now available on Document Server http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=390 http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=390#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:12:33 +0000 admin http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=390 The necessary referral documents for Centerpoint Health’s “Montgomery House” Group Home are now available online in .pdf format.  Click on the Document Server tab above, and search the results under the section title “Housing Issues”.  The availability of these documents online should make it easier for 3rd party case workers to review the services offered by the group home, as well as speed up the process of referral for their clients in need.

Centerpoint Health halfway house program is a 24 hour supervised residential program located in the Pleasant Ridge/Kennedy Heights area of Cincinnati on Montgomery Rd.  It is a co-ed facility for adults aged 18 and older with severe mental disorders who have been assessed to have difficulties living independently in community either because of the extent of their illness directly or because of problems in executing the skills needed for negotiating their way in the community. The goals of the program are to provide: • Supervision necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual while developing ADL skills. • Individualized and group training appropriate to the skill area identified as needing improvement for independent living. • A non-judgmental environment in which to practice the skills of independent living. • Motivation, support and encouragement to each resident to reach their personal goals associated with their quest for independent living. The average length of stay in the program is 120 days, but depends heavily on an individual’s previous experience and case management support to find affordable, appropriate housing following the Halfway House training. Key skills targeted by the program are: • Planning and preparing nutritious meals. • Budgeting and money management to be able to meet one’s obligations (rent, utilities, food). • Maintaining one’s personal health (choosing a PCP, following medical directives, providing basic self care, first aid, etc.). • Understanding the importance of developing daily activity outside of the home(work, school, support groups, volunteering, leisure activities) • Personal hygiene and good grooming. • House keeping and personal organizational skills. Centerpoint Health is also able to provide short-term respite on an available basis.
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Cincinnati—Mayor Mark Mallory and Dr. Noble Maseru, Commissioner of Health, today jointly declared that a Winter Shelter Emergency will be in effect tonight and tomorrow night and will end on the morning of Friday, December 11th. This means the Emergency Winter Shelter located at the Over-the-Rhine Community Center, 1715 Republic Street, will be open from 10:00PM until 8:00AM tonight and tomorrow. Social service agencies and community organizations should refer persons who are not accepted by existing shelters to the OTR Center.

A Winter Shelter Emergency is declared when temperatures are in the single digits and/or wind chill is in the single digits for sustained periods of time; when it is determined that regular shelters are expected to be filled to capacity; and life threatening conditions could result from lack of temporary housing. In addition the Winter Shelter Emergency communication system remains activated.

The Mayor’s Office, Cincinnati Health Department, Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Cincinnati Police, The Drop Inn Center, Duke Energy and the Greater Cincinnati Red Cross are collaborating to provide temporary shelter and support services.

“At these temperatures we are concerned about the health and safety of persons without adequate shelter,” said Dr. Steve Englender, Director of the Center for Public Health Preparedness for the Cincinnati Health Department.

The elderly, young children, adults under the influence of alcohol, and the mentally ill are some of the most at risk populations for hypothermia, which is an abnormally low body temperature that can affect the brain and make the victim unable to think clearly or move well. Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness are all warning signs for hypothermia. Frostbite, an injury to the body caused by freezing resulting in a loss of feeling and color in affected areas such as the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes, is also a risk.

Given these extreme temperatures the Cincinnati Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention remind you take precautions to protect yourself and loved ones from these conditions such as:

* Eat well balanced meals with plenty of carbs and avoid alcohol.

* Limit skin exposure to the extreme cold and avoid extended periods of exposure.

* Wear proper clothing such as a hat, scarf, sleeves that are snug at the wrist, mittens, and several layers of dry clothing.

* If you suspect a problem with frostbite or hypothermia you should seek medical care. If body temperature is below 95 degrees it is an emergency.

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]]> http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?feed=rss2&p=386 0 State-Specific Advance Directives & Living Wills http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=383 http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=383#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:40:52 +0000 admin http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=383 Caring Connections is a national consumer and community engagement initiative encouraging people to:

  • Learn about options for end-of-life services and care
  • Implement plans to ensure wishes are honored
  • Voice decisions to family, friends and healthcare providers
  • Engage in personal or community efforts to improve end-of-life care

FREE RESOURCES

They provide a number of free resources on their website at CaringInfo.org, including:

  • State-specific advance directives
  • Easy to read publications on these and other topics:
    • Talking about end-of-life wishes
    • Supporting someone who is grieving
    • Caring for your loved ones
    • Talking to your doctor about pain or illness
    • Understanding hospice and palliative care services
    • Paying for long-term care
    • Caring for a seriously ill child

HelpLine – 800-658-8898

Knowledgeable and compassionate people to:

  • Provide a compassionate ear and answer questions on end-of-life issues;
  • Provide a variety of free consumer brochures, state-specific advance directives and contact information for community services.

Multilingual Line – 877-658-8896

Bi-lingual staff are available to assist callers with end-of-life care issues and send free materials in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese on a variety of end-of-life topics.

For your convenience, an additional link to these services has been placed on the Resource Links page, under the heading “Primary Medical Care”.

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Join the forum discussion on this post - (2) Posts]]> http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?feed=rss2&p=383 0 Cincinnati Birth Certificates can be obtained at the Elm Street Clinic http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=373 http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=373#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:54:44 +0000 admin http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=373 Birth certificates are required by a number of service providers to demonstrate citizenship for service eligibility.  Birth, death, and marriage records, if these events occurred within the city limits of Cincinnati, can be obtained at the Elm Street Clinic Vital Records Office.

The Elm Street Clinic Vital Records Office offers same day service up to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Wait time is generally one hour.  They open at 8:30 a.m. except on the 1st Tuesday of each month, at 10:30 a.m.  If you do not have a receipt or a picture ID matching the certificate request, your certificate will be mailed to you.  Any requests for vital records made from 2:01 p.m. through 4 p.m. will be mailed to the customer.

Effective 10/16/2009 the cost of all certificates is $27 (formally $22).  Types of payment accepted include: cash, certified check, money order.  Some credit and debit cards are now accepted, as well (Check and see if the card says “Interlink” on it — if so, it is part of a network of service providers NOT accepted by the Vital Records Office at the Elm Street Clinic).  There is an extra $2.50 charge if you pay using one of the accepted credit or debit cards.  They do not accept $100 bills, or personal checks.

Vital records are available only for those events which took place within the geographic limits of Cincinnati.  Institutions within the city of Cincinnati include: Good Samaritan Hospital, Catherine Boodth Hospital, General/University Hospital, The Christ Hospital, Providence (Franciscan-Mt Airy Campus) Hospital, Jewish Hospital (Clifton), Veterns Medical Center, Drake Center, Bethesda Oak (Maternity), St. Frances/St. George (Franciscan Western Hills Campus), Our Lady of Mercy Hospital up to 1951, and approximately 175 nursing homes.

If your client was not born in Cincinnati, other local registrars to search include:

  • Hamilton County  250 wm Howard taft Rd Cincinnati OH 45219, phone # 946-7815
  • St. Bernard  110 Washington Ave., St Bernard, OH 45217  phone # 242-7770
  • Norwood 2059 Sherman Ave. Norwood OH 45212 phone # 458-4600
  • Cleremont County  2275 Baver Rd., suite 300, Batavia, OH 45103-1930 phone # 732-7499
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For convenience, each local chapter of cybercasemanager has a link to the Vitalrec.com website on the Resource Links page, under the category “Identification (IDs)”.

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For convenience, each local chapter of cybercasemanager has a link to the Fact Sheets on Drug Abuse and Addiction, located in the “Addiction Tx” section of the Resource Links page.

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This online service allows a highly customized search for treatment facilities in your area.  You can search in terms of what types of services are provided (detox, methadone maintenance, half-way house, etc.), what type of delivery is provided (inpatient/outpatient, long-term/short-term residential, day treatment, etc.), what type of populations the program is geared toward (adolescents, seniors, pregnant women, DUI offenders, criminal justice clients, etc.), forms of payment accepted (medicaid, medicare, private insurance, self payment. etc.), types of payment assistance available, and even for options in what language treatment is offered.

facilitylocator

Search results include a map of the local area to assist in determining which options are closest to your client’s location, as well as addresses, contact information, and other details.

facilitylocatormap

facilitylocatorlist

A direct link to this service is located on the Resource Links tab, under the Addiction Tx category, along with other resources that may be helpful.

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Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts]]> http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?feed=rss2&p=356 0 Free Cell Phone and Monthly Air Time for Income-Eligible http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=335 http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=335#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:52:26 +0000 admin http://cybercasemanager.com/cincinnati/?p=335 SafeLink Wireless is a service provider of the National Lifeline Service, which is a Federal program that enables qualifying customers to receive discounts on monthly telephone service. In SafeLink Wireless’s version of the program, eligible participants receive FREE cellular service, a FREE SafeLink Wireless cell phone and the promise of no bills and no contracts. NOTE the restrictions on current lifeline participants which have been underlined below.

Through SafeLink Wireless’ Lifeline Service you can receive:

  • A FREE SafeLink Wireless phone
  • A FREE cellular plan that gives you 68 minutes every month

You qualify for Lifeline Service in your area if…

  1. You already participate in one of the following assistance programs:
    • Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance
    • Medicaid
    • Food Stamps
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Free National School Lunch Program (NSL)
    • General Assistance/Disability Assistance
    • Home Energy Assistance (HEAP)
    • Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI)
    • Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

    OR

  2. Your total household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). The table below provides the maximum income you can have to be eligible for service.
Number Persons
in Household		 Annual Income Monthly Income
1 $16,245 $1,354
2 $21,855 $1,822
3 $27,465 $2,289
4 $33,075 $2,757
5 $38,685 $3,224
6 $44,295 $3,692
7 $49,905 $4,159
8 $55,515 $4,627
For each additional person, add… $5,610 $468

  1. AND

  2. No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Assistance through another phone carrier. If someone in your household is receiving Lifeline Assistance you must cancel the service before applying for Lifeline Service through SafeLink Wireless.
  3. You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for them to ship you your FREE phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.

Please note that if you elect to qualify via income you will need to prove your eligibility by sending them a copy of a document that proves your income level. The following are examples of documents that are accepted:

  • 3 months of consecutive pay stubs
  • Letter from your employer
  • Last year’s income tax return
  • Employer W-2 form

You may apply for the SafeLink Wireless Service in one of the following ways:

If you elect to qualify based on program participation…

  1. Fill out the application on their website, here.
  2. Download the completed application for your records.
  3. Write down the Enrollment ID that they provide when you fill out your application! With your ID you will be able to check on the status of your application here, or by calling them at 1-800-977-3768.

If you elect to qualify based on your level of income…

  1. Fill out the application on this website. Then, download the completed application. Once you have the application you will need to print it yourself.
  2. Once you have your completed application, sign the application and return it along with copies of documents that prove you qualify for SafeLink Wireless Service. You may return your application to them in one of the following ways:
    • Fax the application to 1-800-834-7713. Fax is the fastest way to get your application approved!
    • Mail your application to them at PO Box 220009, Milwaukie, OR, 97269-0009. Please allow 2-3 additional weeks for applications that are sent through the mail.
  3. Write down the SafeLink Wireless ID that they provide when you fill out your application! With your ID you will be able to check on the status of your application here, or by calling them at 1-800-977-3768.

Additional Questions

Please contact our SafeLink Wireless information line at:
1-800-977-3768
Monday through Saturday, 8a.m. to 10p.m. and Sunday 8a.m. to 7p.m, Eastern Standard Time.

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The feature is fully operational but will be considered “Beta” until we receive a certain level of feedback from our users to evaluate the functionality.  In the future we would like to have SMS functionality available independently for each cybercasemanager.com localization.  Check it out, and let us know what you think.

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Cincinnati Computer Cooperative
49 Novner Dr, Cincinnati OH 45215
Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has partnered with local businesses and individuals to provide refurbished computers to area schools, nonprofits and those in need.  New pricing effective 6-1-09
Basic system – Complete desktop computer with Windows XP, OpenOffice business suite, anti-virus protection, keyboard, mouse, monitor and recovery software. – $75.00

Includes the following:
• 1.0 Ghz or faster Intel Pentium 4 or AMD equivalent processor with 512MB memory (RAM)
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system
• 20GB or larger hard disk drive
• 10/100 Mbps network card and 56K modem – Internet ready (dial-up or broadband)
• 17” color CRT monitor (19” monitors available on a limited basis)
• Keyboard, mouse, speakers and all required cables
• OpenOffice open source business suite (word processor, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.)
• Anti-virus and anti-spyware programs (must be installed and activated by owner)
• PC Angel system recovery software
• One (1) year full warranty

Deluxe system – Complete desktop computer with Windows XP, Microsoft Office, anti-virus protection, keyboard, mouse, monitor and recovery software.
$150.00

Includes the following:
In addition to the features of the Basic System …
• 1.6 Ghz or faster Intel Pentium 4 or AMD equivalent processor
• Microsoft Office XP (2002) Standard (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Program Qualifications
1. Low income individual or family receiving state/Federal aid (free lunch, food stamps, welfare, etc.) (Proof is required.)

2.  Student(s) in school (K-12) will be the main user.

3. Senior citizen – age 55 or older. (Proof is required.)

Saturday Training Class – Attendance is required and offered every Saturday between the hours of 9:00 – 10:00. The class takes approximately 1 hour.

Computer Cooperative customers …
Cincinnati Bell FuseNet $5.00 Dial-up Deal
Dial-up Internet access for $5.00 per month, available only through Cincinnati Computer Cooperative.
(Requires existing or new Cincinnati Bell standard telephone service.) (Buyer is required to attend a short class to set up the Internet service.)

Application Link for Home computer

The C3 computer drop off center is open on Saturdays from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. and Wednesday evenings from 6pm-9pm If you need to schedule a drop-off at some other time, please call 513-771-3262
Directions:
From I-75, take the Glendale Milford exit. Go west on Glendale-Milford 3/4 miles to a T in the road. ( a closed BP gas station on Left) This is Springfield Pike (Route 4). Turn left (South) onto Route 4 and go about 1 mile. Turn right onto Novner Drive at the Skyline Chili Restaurant. We are in the second building on the left (49 Novner Drive). Loading docks are in the rear.

Contact Information: Mary Winfree, Program Coordinator
513-771-3262
mary.winfree@cincinnaticomputercooperative.org

Research provided by cinybenefits, please call to verify resource availability.

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