GREATER CINCINNATI & NORTHERN KENTUCKY
EMERGENCY HELP & RESOURCE LINKS
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Alert Hamilton County and Smart 911Hamilton County EMHSA encourages residents to have multiple ways of receiving alerts and warnings. Alert Hamilton County (Alert HC) is a mass notification system used to notify residents about emergencies and other important information throughout Hamilton County. When registering for Alert HC, users can also create a Smart911 profile, allowing first responders to have quicker access to important information in case of an emergency. Sign up for alerts: www.Smart911.com
GREATER CINCINNATI & NORTHERN KENTUCKY
EMERGENCY HELP & RESOURCE LINKS
Fair Housing
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HUD Fair Housing – www.hud.gov
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HOME Housing Opportunities Made Equal – https://www.homecincy.org/
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Ohio Civil Rights Commission – www.crc.ohio.gov
Subsidized Housing Resources
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CMHA Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority – https://cintimha.com/
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Excel Development – http://exceldev.org/
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HUD Low-Income Housing – www.hud.gov/apps/section8/index.cfm
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Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Apartment Association – www.gcnkaa.org
Home Ownership Resources
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FHA Loan Information – https://www.hud.gov/buying/loans
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VA Loan Information – https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
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Ohio Grants – myohiohome.org or savethedream.ohiohome.org
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USDA Loan Information – https://www.usda.gov/farming-and-ranching/financial-resources-farmers-and-ranchers/grants-and-loans
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Real Estate Investors Association of Greater Cincinnati – www.cincinnatireia.com
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Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreement – PDF Link
Employment Resources (Veterans, Adult & Children)
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Ohio Means Jobs – https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/
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Hamilton County Jobs & Family Services Youth Employment Program -https://www.hcjfs.org/services/workforce_development/youth_employment_program.php​
Healthcare Resources (Free & Affordable)
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Free Healthcare Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky – https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/health/chd-primary-health-care/
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Affordable Healthcare Nationally - https://www.healthcare.gov/
Mental Health Resources (Veterans, Adult & Children)
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Choosing the Right Mental Health Provider olsonlawfirm.com/choosing-the-right-mental-health-provider/
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VA Veterans Administration Mental Health - https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/
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NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness – https://www.nami.org/your-journey/individuals-with-mental-illness/
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UC Health Mobile Crisis Unit - https://www.uchealth.com/services/psychiatry/mobile-crisis/
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North Key Community Care (N. Kentucky) - https://www.northkey.org/
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GCB Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health- https://www.gcbhs.com/
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Talbert House - https://www.talberthouse.org/services/mental-health/
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The Kids Mental Health Foundation -https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/
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Children's Hospital (Cincinnati)- https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ongoing-support-resources/medical-care/mental-behavior
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Beech Acres - https://beechacres.org/beyond-the-classroom-from-beech-acres-parenting-center-a-schools-positive-mental-health-solution/
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Elderly Services​
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Pro Seniors, Inc. – www.proseniors.org
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Pro Seniors Legal Help Line 513.345.4160
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Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol 800.293.4767 or 513.458.5523
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Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program OSHIIP -800.686.1578
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Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol 800.293.4767 or 513.458.5523
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COA Council On Aging Greater Cincinnati – www.help4seniors.org
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COA More Elderly Resources Link – www.help4seniors.org/find-resources/resource-directory-results?resid=2631
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APS Adult Protective Services – hcjfs.org/services/elder_protection ​
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VANTAGE Aging Cincinnati Elderly Employment- www.vantageaging.org​
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Age Well Cincinnati Wrap Around Services - agewellcincy.org
Disability Resources
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Social Security Administration – www.ssa.gov
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Caracole – www.caracole.org
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Center for Independent Living Options – www.cilo.net
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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services – www.gcbhs.com
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HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity – Disability Main | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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IKRON – http://www.ikron.org
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NorthKey Community Care Northern Kentucky – www.northkey.org
IRS Free File: Do Your Taxes For Free 2025
https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-free
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IRS Missing Stimulus Checks Rounds 1,2 or 3
https://www.irs.gov/site-index-search?search=stimulus+check&field_pup_historical_1=1&field_pup_historical=1
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IRS Filing Taxes & Co-Parenting
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tips-for-parents-who-share-custody-or-alternate-tax-benefits
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Scam Alerts 2025
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IRS Dirty Dozen – Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2025: IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats | Internal Revenue Service
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Federal Trade Commission – https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams
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Pro Seniors, Inc. – www.proseniors.org
Legal & Local Resources
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Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati – www.lascinti.org
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – www.freedomcenter.org
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati – www.uwgc.org
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Urban League of Greater Cincinnati – www.gcul.org
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Working in Neighborhoods – www.wincincy.org​
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Weather Alert Resources
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FEMA – FEMA.GOV
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National Weather Service - www.weather.gov
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Max Velocity – youtube.com/@MaxVelocityWX​
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Emergency Siren Example Sounds Video – https://youtu.be/siIxQZi8LRg?si=TBED8h3sKeh7qMBG
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Immigrant Resources​​
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Su Casa – https://www.ccswoh.org/
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