The Cincinnati Zoo offers discounted tickets and season passes to community members who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The program is called the Zoo All Access program. Under the program, adults (ages 13 to 61) can obtain general admission tickets for $6. Children (ages 2 to 12) and Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 12, 2022

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Recognized since 1987, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month helps connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues. You Are Not Alone Over 10 million people experience domestic violence each year, regardless of age, economic Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 11, 2022

It was announced October 7th that the State of Ohio is prohibited from enforcing the new abortion ban enacted June 24th, 2002. The prohibition will last until a court case, scheduled for December 14th, 2022, is resolved. This means that the rules concerning abortion services in Ohio have reverted back Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 10, 2022

Drugsite Trust publishes an informational website about medications, which is designed for both consumers and health professionals, in partnership with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It has a number of FREE online tools that can help with common medication issues. The tools include a pill identification tool, a drug Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 7, 2022

Hamilton County Public Health monitors daily overdose activity, and has noticed that since September 30th there has been an increase in activity, causing suspicion for high levels of fentanyl in illicit drug supplies. Between Saturday, September 30th, and Wednesday October 5th, there were 16 overdose deaths. Emergency room visits due Read More Shared by Hamilton County Public Health October 6, 2022

MoBo is a volunteer-run bicycle cooperative, located at 1415 Knowlton Street. They provide a safe community for people of all ages and orientations to come together, build friendships, and learn from one other. Central to this initiative is their maintenance of a fully-equipped bicycle shop, where members can learn to Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 4, 2022

Ohio’s minimum wage will raise by 80 cents an hour, from $9.30 to $10.10 on January 1st 2023. Restaurant workers and others who receive tips will see a raise from $4.65 to $5.05 per hour. This minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of $371,000 Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 3, 2022

Commonly referred to as the “CAT House”, the Center for Addiction Treatment offers a continuum of addiction care for those with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling. Each patient begins with an assessment to determine their level of care needs. The center uses a multi-disciplinary team to make this Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 30, 2022

The Cincinnati Freestore compiles a list of local food pantries with addresses and contact information. This is a great resource if you know someone or a family in need of food assistance. It is also a great resource if you are financially able to support your local food pantry. You Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 28, 2022

Walk-up Appointments Available Beginning Monday, September 26 Hamilton County, OH – Hamilton County Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic is moving from its Board of Elections site to a nearby location at 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite G, Norwood Ohio 45212.  Hours for the new clinic, beginning Monday, September 26 are Monday, Read More Shared by Hamilton County Public Health September 25, 2022