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Clermont County assistance programs
Find help with paying utility, bills medical care, and housing aid
The Clermont County Community Services, Inc., which is the local community action agency, provides local residents with several different assistance programs. A sampling of their offerings are below. You can reach the agency at (513) 732-2277.
- E-HEAP Summer Crisis Program - During the hot summer, the Summer Crisis Program allows low to moderate income qualified renters and homeowners to apply for a one time cash grant on their electric bill. The maximum amount of the grant provided will be $175. In addition, the Summer Crisis Program also provides some free air conditioners if the applicant has a medical condition.
- E-HEAP Winter crisis program - This runs from November 1 through March 31. If you apply and are found to be eligible for assistance, the heating bill assistance program can provide a household if eligible with a one cash grant payment of up to $600 for propane or heating oil, or $350 if you heat your home with wood or coal. In addition, you must have received a disconnect notice or have a 10 day or less supply of fuel. If you heat your home with natural gas or electric, you need to have a disconnect notice, and the maximum payment in that case is $175
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- Health care for your child - The Clermont County Community Services, Inc. also oversees a program that provides health care for your children. They can receive both free medical and dental care. They provide high quality, generalized care, including checkups, medications, advice, and other support. The dental program provides care on a sliding fee schedule. Pay what you can afford, if anything. Receive check ups, cleanings, and other forms of aid.
- Weatherization program - This is funded by the state of Ohio and the federal government. The program is an energy conservation program that is available to low and moderate income qualifying citizens of Clermont County that either rent or own their homes. The weatherization program was created to help Batavia and Clermont County residents use less energy while also increasing the safety and comfort of their home or apartment. An energy evaluation will be conducted by a well trained consultant, and when it is completed the most cost effective weatherization services will done done to your home, including replacing windows, adding insulation, and much more.
- Rent and mortgage assistance and homeless shelter - The agency can direct people to rent assistance programs, and they run a homeless shelter for people who have been evicted. Also, the community action agency can direct people to foreclosure and mortgage programs. Learn more.
Senior programs
The Clermont Senior Services, Inc. (513-724-1255), which is based in Batavia Ohio but serves the entire county, offers programs to help senior citizens live independently. For example, they offer adult daycare services, provide transportation assistance, run a meals on wheels program, offer home care, home repair programs and resources, senior centers and other services.
Programs for emergency financial aid
If you need emergency help for bills, your mortgage payment, rent, housing expenses, and other assistance, try contacting the Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati. Phone number 513-762-5600. They also may be able to help residents of Clermont County.
Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio can from time to provide provide limited financial assistance. In addition, the non-profit organization can provides counseling, referrals to federal and Ohio government programs, resources and support for people in southwestern Ohio. Get limited help for utility bills and housing expenses, and access to other programs including mental health counseling, caregiver/older adult services, pregnancy counseling, adoption, and enhance your parenting and enrichment skills. 513-241-7745
Clermont County Veterans Service Commission, which is located in Batavia Ohio, offers services including Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance for Veterans, Housing and Rent Payment Assistance for Veterans, as well as Utility and Heating Bill Assistance. Call (513) 732-7363. Click here for more veteran rent assistance programs.
Holy Trinity SVDP offers utility assistance that provides help with paying electric bills. Limited rent help may also be provided. Dial (513) 732-2024
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Bethel Ministerial Association (phone (513) 734-4357) offers rent and utility payment assistance.
LIFE, which stands for (Loveland Interfaith Effort) Food Pantry may be able to provide up to $100 in emergency financial assistance to help pay rent or an energy bill. The applicant needs to have a disconnection notice or an eviction notice. Call the Loveland Ohio agency at (513) 583-8222.
Other non-profits, churches, or charities to call in the Clermont Ohio area include St. Andrew SVDP ((513) 831-7837 Milford Ohio), St. Elizabeth Seton SCDP ((513) 575-0957), and Miami Milford Ministry (phone (513) 248-1114). All may offer financial aid to help dal with an emergency.
Community Clinics
One of the best places to call to find a low cost or free community clinic in your area is Healthsource of Ohio. Call the facility at (513) 947-7000
Credit counseling, mortgage assistance, and bankruptcy advice
Advantage Debt Management of America is a non-profit that helps people address their debts and housing concerns. A sampling of the services offered includes Credit Counseling, Bankruptcy Assistance, Organizational Budgeting Assistance, Daily Money Management Services, Foreclosure Prevention, Debt Consolidation Services, Fair Credit Practices, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling, Personal Finances Administration. Phone (513) 542-4357. Also read more on HUD foreclosure counseling agencies.
Food programs
Goshen United Methodist Church (Goshen Ohio (513) 722-2541), Mt. Repose Baptist Church (Milford (513) 575-1121), and St. John Fisher Church (Newton (513) 561-9431) are just a few of the charities, non-profits, and churches in the area that provide free food, groceries, holiday meals, and/or other forms of non-financial aid.
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