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Resource Links
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Addiction Tx Resources
- AA "Big Book" Online (public domain, chapters available to download and print)
- Cincinnati Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities (list provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Fact Sheets on Drug Abuse and Addiction (Available for download from National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- HIV/AIDS Education HIV/AIDS Education (provided by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- List of AA Meetings (in the Cincinnati area, Monday through Sunday)
- Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction (Available for download by the National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Financial Issues
- Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits Online
- Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Online Application information provided by the Social Security Administration
- Change your Medicaid/Foodstamps address information online (Service provided by the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services)
- Child Support Services (Information provided by the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services)
- Download Social Security Disability Application
- Duke Energy Assistance Programs
- How to apply for Cincinnati Bell assistance programs
- Information about eligibility for SSDI (info provided by the Social Security Administration)
- JFS Authorized Representative Forms (Forms available from HCDJFS, allowing designated case worker to represent client in FoodStamp, Medicaid, and other welfare benefit determination settings)
- Medicaid Spend Down Fact Sheet .pdf provided by Ohio Job and Family Services
- Q&A for people already receiving SSDI or SSI benefits (Info about redetermination, going back to work, change of address, etc.)
- Salon hours and voucher for Haircuts from the Heart
Food & Clothing
- Angel Food Ministries (approximately $65 worth of food for $30, foodstamps accepted)
- Soup Kitchens, Housing, and other Resources for the Homeless (Provided by the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless)
Housing Issues
- CCHB Quick Access Housing Forms
- CMHA Leasing Information and Application (provided by Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority)
- Plan of Care and Plan of Care Update
- Section 8 Apartment Search (directory provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
Identification (IDs)
- Absentee Ballots
- Apply Online for Social Security Card or Replacement
- Order Birth Certificate Online (even if you weren't born in Cincinnati)
- Voter Registration (Spanish) .pdfs provided by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
- Voter Registration (English)
Legal Issues
- Child Support Services (Information provided by the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services)
- Cincinnati Attorneys Specializing in Social Security Claims as listed in the Cincinnati Yellow Pages.
- Cincinnati Legal Aid Society Online
- Community Probate Packet (includes psychiatrist's and case manager's report).
- Federal Inmate locator (Provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons)
- Inquire about status of court cases online
- Instructions for Filing An Affidavit of Mental Illness or Mental Retardation (.pdf) provided by the Hamilton County Probate Court.
- Ohio Offender Information Database (provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction)
- Small Claims Guide .pdf (provided by the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts)
- Telephone Directory of Court Appointed Attorneys (Provided by the Cincinnati Public Defender’s Office)
Medication Issues
- Additional Information about Medicare (front page at medicare.gov)
- Application for Cash, Foodstamps, and Medical Assistance (Ohio Job and Family Services application form)
- Change your Medicaid/Foodstamps address information online (Service provided by the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services)
- Compare Medicare D Prescripton Drug Plans Prescription Drug Plan Finder provided by Medicare.gov, determine which plan best covers your medication list.
- Consumer Education about their Medication (Available for download by U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- Coupons for prescription and non-prescription medication (including pet medication)
- JFS Authorized Representative Forms (Forms available from HCDJFS, allowing designated case worker to represent client in FoodStamp, Medicaid, and other welfare benefit determination settings)
- Medicaid Spend Down Fact Sheet .pdf provided by Ohio Job and Family Services
- Patient Assistance Program Applications available for download. (Temporary supply of Free medications for individuals with low or no income)
- What you should consider when searching for Medicare Prescription Plans. (.pdf provided by medicare.gov)
Mental Health Treatment
- Community Probate Packet (includes psychiatrist's and case manager's report).
- Consumer Education Materials on Mental Disorders (Available for download by the National Institute of Mental Health)
- Diagnostic Assessment Form (Update) (Needed for most mental health service referrals.)
- DSMIV Codes & Diagnostic Criteria Online
- Explanation of Medicare Coverage of Mental Health Services (provided in .pdf format to download and discuss with clients)
- Lesson Plans for improving Adult Daily Living Skills (ADLS).
- Mental Health Support Groups meeting in the local area (list provided by the Mental Health Association of Cincinnati)
Online Pharmacies
- cvs online pharmacy (check Rx prices, transfer prescriptions, order refills online)
- kroger online pharmacy (check Rx prices, transfer prescriptions, order refills online)
- walgreen's online pharmacy (check Rx prices, transfer prescriptions, order refills online)
- walmart online pharmacy (check Rx prices, transfer prescriptions, order refills online)
Primary Medical Care
- JFS Authorized Representative Forms (Forms available from HCDJFS, allowing designated case worker to represent client in FoodStamp, Medicaid, and other welfare benefit determination settings)
- Medicaid Spend Down Fact Sheet .pdf provided by Ohio Job and Family Services
- Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (Comprehensive listings providing education on a variety of ailments)
- Merck Medical Manual
- State-Specific Advance Directives and Living Wills
Transportation
- Buy Greyhound Bus Tickets Online
- Cincinnati Metro Bus Route Schedules by community or points of interest in Cincinnati
- Hours of Operation Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station
- Metro Fare Deal program eligibility and information.
- Point-to-point Driving Directions provided by Google Maps
Vocational Rehabilitation
- Info on Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR). Referral Forms can be found on the Document Server.
- Lesson Plans for Job Coaching. Also includes lessons for improving Adult Daily Living Skills (ADLS).
- Vocational Rehabilitation Referral (Instructions provided by RSC on how to make a referral)
Addiction Tx Resources
- AA "Big Book" Online (public domain, chapters available to download and print)
- Cincinnati Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities (list provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Fact Sheets on Drug Abuse and Addiction (Available for download from National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- HIV/AIDS Education HIV/AIDS Education (provided by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- List of AA Meetings (in the Cincinnati area, Monday through Sunday)
- Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction (Available for download by the National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Financial Issues
- Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits Online
- Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Online Application information provided by the Social Security Administration
- Change your Medicaid/Foodstamps address information online (Service provided by the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services)
- Child Support Services (Information provided by the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services)
- Download Social Security Disability Application
- Duke Energy Assistance Programs
- How to apply for Cincinnati Bell assistance programs
- Information about eligibility for SSDI (info provided by the Social Security Administration)
- JFS Authorized Representative Forms (Forms available from HCDJFS, allowing designated case worker to represent client in FoodStamp, Medicaid, and other welfare benefit determination settings)
- Medicaid Spend Down Fact Sheet .pdf provided by Ohio Job and Family Services
- Q&A for people already receiving SSDI or SSI benefits (Info about redetermination, going back to work, change of address, etc.)
- Salon hours and voucher for Haircuts from the Heart
Food & Clothing
- Angel Food Ministries (approximately $65 worth of food for $30, foodstamps accepted)
- Soup Kitchens, Housing, and other Resources for the Homeless (Provided by the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless)
Housing Issues
- CCHB Quick Access Housing Forms
- CMHA Leasing Information and Application (provided by Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority)
- Plan of Care and Plan of Care Update
- Section 8 Apartment Search (directory provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
Identification (IDs)
- Absentee Ballots
- Apply Online for Social Security Card or Replacement
- Order Birth Certificate Online (even if you weren't born in Cincinnati)
- Voter Registration (Spanish) .pdfs provided by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
- Voter Registration (English)
Legal Issues
- Child Support Services (Information provided by the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services)
- Cincinnati Attorneys Specializing in Social Security Claims as listed in the Cincinnati Yellow Pages.
- Cincinnati Legal Aid Society Online
- Community Probate Packet (includes psychiatrist's and case manager's report).
- Federal Inmate locator (Provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons)
- Inquire about status of court cases online
- Instructions for Filing An Affidavit of Mental Illness or Mental Retardation (.pdf) provided by the Hamilton County Probate Court.
- Ohio Offender Information Database (provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction)
- Small Claims Guide .pdf (provided by the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts)
- Telephone Directory of Court Appointed Attorneys (Provided by the Cincinnati Public Defender’s Office)
Medication Issues
- Additional Information about Medicare (front page at medicare.gov)
- Application for Cash, Foodstamps, and Medical Assistance (Ohio Job and Family Services application form)
- Change your Medicaid/Foodstamps address information online (Service provided by the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services)
- Compare Medicare D Prescripton Drug Plans Prescription Drug Plan Finder provided by Medicare.gov, determine which plan best covers your medication list.
- Consumer Education about their Medication (Available for download by U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- Coupons for prescription and non-prescription medication (including pet medication)
- JFS Authorized Representative Forms (Forms available from HCDJFS, allowing designated case worker to represent client in FoodStamp, Medicaid, and other welfare benefit determination settings)
- Medicaid Spend Down Fact Sheet .pdf provided by Ohio Job and Family Services
- Patient Assistance Program Applications available for download. (Temporary supply of Free medications for individuals with low or no income)
- What you should consider when searching for Medicare Prescription Plans. (.pdf provided by medicare.gov)
Mental Health Treatment
- Community Probate Packet (includes psychiatrist's and case manager's report).
- Consumer Education Materials on Mental Disorders (Available for download by the National Institute of Mental Health)
- Diagnostic Assessment Form (Update) (Needed for most mental health service referrals.)
- DSMIV Codes & Diagnostic Criteria Online
- Explanation of Medicare Coverage of Mental Health Services (provided in .pdf format to download and discuss with clients)
- Lesson Plans for improving Adult Daily Living Skills (ADLS).
- Mental Health Support Groups meeting in the local area (list provided by the Mental Health Association of Cincinnati)
Online Pharmacies
- cvs online pharmacy (check Rx prices, transfer prescriptions, order refills online)
- kroger online pharmacy (check Rx prices, transfer prescriptions, order refills online)
- walgreen's online pharmacy (check Rx prices, transfer prescriptions, order refills online)
- walmart online pharmacy (check Rx prices, transfer prescriptions, order refills online)
Primary Medical Care
- JFS Authorized Representative Forms (Forms available from HCDJFS, allowing designated case worker to represent client in FoodStamp, Medicaid, and other welfare benefit determination settings)
- Medicaid Spend Down Fact Sheet .pdf provided by Ohio Job and Family Services
- Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (Comprehensive listings providing education on a variety of ailments)
- Merck Medical Manual
- State-Specific Advance Directives and Living Wills
Transportation
- Buy Greyhound Bus Tickets Online
- Cincinnati Metro Bus Route Schedules by community or points of interest in Cincinnati
- Hours of Operation Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station
- Metro Fare Deal program eligibility and information.
- Point-to-point Driving Directions provided by Google Maps
Vocational Rehabilitation
- Info on Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR). Referral Forms can be found on the Document Server.
- Lesson Plans for Job Coaching. Also includes lessons for improving Adult Daily Living Skills (ADLS).
- Vocational Rehabilitation Referral (Instructions provided by RSC on how to make a referral)
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