For children and young adults of families impacted by addiction, the holidays, substance misuse, and its related stresses may bring on a great deal of additional fear and isolation. Here are some resources and guidance that can be used to help them through the season. The National Association for Children Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 11, 2024

Administered by The Salvation Army, the Share the Light fund provides one-time assistance, up to $400, to eligible customers to help avoid disconnection or maintain service. The program opens January 18th. It is helpful to get started collecting the required documents ahead of the program opening, as it is a Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 11, 2024

The Health Insurance Marketplace is an online tool to investigate and select the best medical health insurance plan for your situation. All the options available in the Health Insurance Marketplace are ACA compliant. “ACA compliant” means that the insurance plan follows the rules of the Affordable Care Act, which was Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 10, 2024

There are a number of agencies that provide low income families holiday assistance in the Greater Cincinnati Area, offering Christmas gifts, meals, clothing, groceries and toys. Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army are two of these organizations. Toys for Tots provides children, including immigrants and newborns, free Christmas toys, Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 7, 2024

Hamilton County Job and Family services operates a program for Medicaid-eligible customers called the Non-Emergency Transportation program, or NET. This program provides transportation for any Medicaid eligible individual traveling to and from medical appointments that can be billed to Medicaid. Transportation can be in the form of bus passes, van Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 3, 2024

What do you do if you get sick and have no insurance? Rather than risk the possibility of incurring medical debt, many simply don’t seek medical care. This can lead to significant illness that otherwise was easily treatable. It is important for individuals and families to know that there are Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 2, 2024

It is crucial to prioritize supporting children during the holidays when one or more parents are suffering from addiction. The holiday season can be especially challenging for families affected by substance use disorders, as it can exacerbate feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and sadness. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 27, 2024

Cincinnati Metro bus services are offering FREE fares on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday November 29th. This includes all Metro fixed-route, paratransit, and MetroNOW! services. The initiative aims to encourage everyone to shop local and avoid the hassles of traffic and parking during the busiest shopping day of the year. Maps Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 27, 2024

United Resource Connection is seeking Medicaid and SNAP recipients for input and feedback about local support programs and services. One of the goals of United Resource Connection is to make access to support services more user-friendly. One of the ways we do this is by providing more than phone numbers Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 26, 2024

The Health Insurance Marketplace’s open enrollment period for 2025 is November 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Open enrollment is a specific period of time each year when individuals can sign up for, change, or cancel their health insurance plan, add or remove dependents, or change coverage levels, whether it’s Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 25, 2024