As experienced drivers grow older, changes in vision, attention and physical abilities may cause them to drive less safely than they used to. Sometimes these changes happen so slowly that the drivers are not even aware that their driving safety is at risk.

The documents below provide tips for talking with elderly patients about driving safely.
 

Tips for Safe Driving

How to Help the Older Driver

Getting By Without Driving

Am I a Safe Driver?

Successful Aging Tips

American Automobile Association (AAA) Web site specifically for older drivers.   Site includes a self-assessment tool, education and training, planning tools for transportation after you quit driving, and other resources.

American Red Cross Disaster Services ensures nationwide response, preparedness, community disaster education, mitigation, and disaster planning in order to provide those who seek our assistance with quality services.

The Cincinnati Red Cross also responds to emergencies through its Armed Forces Emergency Services, International Social Services, and Health and Safety Services. They offer a Covid-19 Condolence Care Program to those who have lost a loved one to the coronavirus, and 24/7 resources for Temporary Shelter or Housing, Mental Health Assistance, Financial Assistance, and Health Services if you call their phone line.

Cincinnati Recreation Commission Seniors are active and aware. They want to play, relax, learn and enjoy. They`re at the top of their life enjoying their view. Recreational, cultural, educational, and leisure activities designed for an active lifestyle are offered at over 16 senior centers located throughout the Cincinnati area. Our leisure and cultural activities mean relaxing and enjoying. Whether its basketball, volleyball, swimming, bowling, karate, or Tai Chi. We also help seniors attain a new level of physical fitness and health. Many of the senior centers features weight rooms, aerobics, health walking, and yoga classes.

In Ohio, the position of Sheriff has been serving since 1788. Since the early 19th century, Ohio sheriffs have been elected on the county level. Each of Ohio’s 88 counties has an elected sheriff. In Butler County, Ohio’s eighth most populous county, Richard K. Jones is serving as 45th Sheriff of the county.

Learn more about the Butler County Sheriff’s Office:
•BCSO Coat of Arms
•BCSO Code of Ethics
•BCSO History
•BCSO Mission Statement

See also: BCSO Annual Reports

Other information:
•Butler County, Ohio government website
•Butler County information on Wikipedia
•Butler County census data
•Butler County Visitors Bureau
•Learn more about Ohio sheriffs from the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association

A toll-free* call to 2-1-1 or 855-405-7629 connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services that can improve and save lives. Services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an excellent resource for information and guidance on a variety of health related topics from chronic disease and smoking cessation, to fall prevention and flu shots. 

Here are some particular areas of interest for older adults and caregivers:

Falls Among Older Adults

Elder Maltreatment

Flu

Winter Weather

Smoking and Tobacco Use

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Diabetes

Older Adult Drivers

Use the site's A-Z Index to easily find the information you are looking for. 

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

Deaconess Hospital no longer offers emergency room or in-patient hospital services.  

The Deaconess Foundation offers programs and services to help older adults remain safe and independent in their homes. These services include:

• Care Coordinator Services

• Nursing Home Visits

• Consistent Caregivers

• Senior-friendly Designed Exam Rooms

• Customized Care Plans

• Senior-sensitive Staff

• Longer Office Visits

Evaluation and Training for Safe, Independent Driving

Persons with disabilities or illnesses are sometimes limited in their ability to drive. Drake Center driver rehabilitation is designed to evaluate these individuals for driving potential and provide specialized training by occupational therapists and other staff members who are licensed driving instructors. Trained staff carefully assess each persons needs and, if appropriate, help him or her develop safe, independent driving skills that meet real-world needs.

The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a 24-hour emergency and information telephone service for anyone with concerns about poison or drugs. 

The center's specially trained staff of pharmacists, pharmacologists and nurses and drug / poison information assistants answer questions about poisonings, drug abuse, product contents, substance identification, interactions and adverse reactions.

The Drug and Poison Information Center also works to provide you with important prevention information, educational materials, first-aid information, common household hazards and references to national helpline organizations and agencies. 

Emergency Response Systems -- commonly referred to as LifeLines -- are bracelets or necklaces that can be worn and activated if the user falls or becomes incapacitated and cannot reach the phone to call for help.  Emergency Response Systems are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and operators are trained to respond appropriately if the system is activated by the user.  Many people who receive in-home care services through Council on Aging receive an Emergency Response System as part of their care plan.  The service can also be subscribed to and paid for privately.  Contact Council on Aging for a list of local providers: (513) 721-1025.

FEMAs mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that the nation works together to build, sustain, and improve the capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

This site provides consumer educational materials and allows consumers to file a complaint online. Information is available on a number of topics, including healthcare, funerals, identity theft and scams, and more.

National Do Not Call Registry

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free.

Internet Safety

Project GOAL – Internet Safety for Older Adults: Challenges and Solutions

Online safety tips

Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity

Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate substandard housing by building simple, decent, affordable homes to sell to low-income families in need.

Cincinnati Habitat works in equal partnership with families, volunteers and donors building a sense of community as well as affordable housing. Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity partners include corporations, churches, foundations, organizations and individual donors who donate money, labor and materials to fund and build our homes.

Cincinnati Habitat is about more than just building houses. The staff and board of directors of Cincinnati Habitat are dedicated individuals who are passionate about building homes, families, communities and hope!

Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity is privately funded and does not receive any support from United Way or Habitat for Humanity International. Funding of cash and in-kind contributions from Cincinnati businesses, churches, foundations, organizations and individuals provide money, labor and talent for each Cincinnati Habitat housing project.

Tips for helping older adults prevent heat-related illness and injuries

During hot summer months, everyone should take care to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses and injuries.  During this time, our elderly loved-ones, friends and neighbors (people age 65 and older) are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injuries, because: 

• Elderly people do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature.
• They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that upsets normal body responses to heat.
• They are more likely to take prescription medicines that impair the body`s ability to regulate its temperature or that inhibit perspiration.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body`s temperature rises rapidly, the body loses its ability to sweat, and it is unable to cool down. Body temperatures rise to 106F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke

Warning signs vary but may include the following:

• An extremely high body temperature (above 103F)
• Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)
• Rapid, strong pulse
• Throbbing headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids.

Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion

Warning signs vary but may include the following:

• Heavy sweating
• Paleness
• Muscle Cramps
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fainting
• Skin: may be cool and moist
• Pulse rate: fast and weak
• Breathing: fast and shallow

What you can do to protect yourself

You can follow these prevention tips to protect yourself from heat-related stress: 

• Drink cool, nonalcoholic beverages. (If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink when the weather is hot. Also, avoid extremely cold liquids because they can cause cramps.)
• Rest.
• Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
• If possible, seek an air-conditioned environment. (If you don`t have air conditioning, consider visiting an air-conditioned shopping mall or public library to cool off.)
• Wear lightweight clothing.
• If possible, remain indoors in the heat of the day.
• Do not engage in strenuous activities.  

What you can do to help protect elderly relatives and neighbors

If you have elderly relatives or neighbors, you can help them protect themselves from heat-related stress:

• Visit older adults at risk at least twice a day and watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
• Take them to air-conditioned locations if they have transportation problems.
• Make sure older adults have access to an electric fan whenever possible.

What you can do for someone with heat stress

If you see any signs of severe heat stress, you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Have someone call for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the affected person. Do the following: 

• Get the person to a shady area.
• Cool the person rapidly, using whatever methods you can. For example, immerse the person in a tub of cool water; place the person in a cool shower; spray the person with cool water from a garden hose; sponge the person with cool water; or if the humidity is low, wrap the person in a cool, wet sheet and fan him or her vigorously.
• Monitor body temperature and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101F
• If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call the hospital emergency room for further instructions.
• Do not give the person alcohol to drink.
• Get medical assistance as soon as possible.

(Content Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Extreme Heat)

Help with summer cooling costs

Help with summer cooling costs is available to low-income and older Ohio residents starting July 1 through Aug. 31. 

The assistance is provided by the Ohio Department of Development`s annual Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program, which provides a one time payment of up to $175 for electric bills to low-income and elderly residents who meet eligibility guidelines.  Last year, more than 42,000 Ohio residents received help through the HEAP Summer Crisis program.

For more information, contact your local community action agency or call 800-282-0880.

HomeSense Enterprises is dedicated to providing quality products and services to assist individuals in maintaining their independence in a safer environment while preserving their quality of life.

The HomeSenser is there to remind us about the cooking we have left unattended and to shut-off the stove if we don't return.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) urges qualifying low-income residents to apply for Lifeline Telephone Assistance. Lifeline Assistance makes basic local telephone service more affordable for income-eligible families across Ohio. Those who qualify could receive discounts for monthly telephone bills and/or installation costs of telephone service. And now, some wireless companies offer Lifeline discounts.

You may qualify for Lifeline if your household income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines or if you participate in one of the following programs:

• Medicaid
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/ Food Stamps
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance/Section 8
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) /Ohio Works First
• National School Free Lunch Program
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

A Lifeline eligibility pre-screening tool is available at www.lifelinesupport.org. You can also obtain an application by calling Council on Aging 513-721-1025.

Lifeline benefits may be applied to only one type of service – landline or wireless – and are limited to one line per household. Customers receiving lifeline benefits must also re-verify their eligibility annually. Other restrictions may apply.

Eligible low-income customers receive a monthly discount of $9.25 on basic local landline telephone service, waiver of installation charges, waiver of deposit fees, optional toll blocking at no charge and optional 900/976 blocking at no charge. Wireless carrier plans also include a $9.25 monthly discount for qualified customers. Contact your local landline or wireless phone company at the numbers listed here and ask to apply for Lifeline.

If you have any questions or have a complaint about Lifeline, please contact the PUCO at (800) 686-7826.

Click here for a list of telephone utility providers that offer Lifeline Assitance.

Keeping Seniors Safe on the Roads.

Products specifically designed to assist those with special needs while promoting a healthy, active and independent lifestyle.

We specialize in product solutions for the Blind, Visually Impaired, those with Low Vision, the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Disabled, Seniors (Elderly), Children, and the Special Needs of those with Medical Conditions. Our goal is to bring you the best products available, including the latest innovations to help you live every day to the fullest! From handheld, stand and electronic magnifiers for those with low vision to talking watches for the blind… from amplified telephones for the hard of hearing to vibrating alarms for the deaf… from blood glucose monitors for diabetics to wheelchairs and walkers for those with mobility challenges… whatever you need, MaxiAids has you covered.

Mayerson JCC (Jewish Community Center) is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals (kosher available)
• congregate meals
• recreation
• transportation

Mayerson JCC and Senior Center offers:  ShalomNet Computer Classes, Digital Photography Club, ShalomPhone, Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meal site. 

Mayerson JCC offers congregate meals Monday thru Friday, check-in at 11:45 am each day.  Congregate meal options are also offered at the Mayersnon JCafe on Sunday 9:30am-4:00pm; Monday thru Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm; Friday 7:30 am-2:30pm.

With the JCC ShalomNet Computer Classes, you can learn the skills you need to surf the web, and e-mail friends and family at JCCs around the U.S. and the world! ShalomNet Computer Classes are held once a week for four, six, or eight weeks. You can join anytime!

The new ShalomNet Digital Photography Club teaches you modern photo techniques such as downloading pictures from digital cameras, scanning photographs, making photo manipulations and much more. Held in the JCC computer lab, these classes are specially designed for senior adults. ShalomNet is a JCC program and an initiative of The Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation. The photography club is FREE, and open to all senior adult JCC or ASK members.  Members will be responsible for their own expenses. Basic computer knowledge is preferred.  ShalomNet Digital Photography Club meetings will be held on the first and third Monday of every month at the JCC. Members can join at any time!

For information on ShalomNet Computer Classes and Digital Photography Club contact Susan Bradley, 513.792.5654 or sbradley@mayersonjcc.org.

ShalomPhone

A telephone outreach program for seniors, ages 60 & older. Volunteers make daily calls to check on the well-being of elderly and disabled persons who live alone. ShalomPhone is funded by the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation to support seniors who prefer to live independently. FREE. 

Older road users include drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. NHTSA`s mission with respect to older road users is to keep them safely mobile through programs directed toward reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities among older people. Through research and outreach activities, NHTSAs programs help aging individuals recognize their changing abilities and adapt their transportation practices appropriately. Whether driving, walking or cycling, if unsafe choices are made, family, friends, physicians, other health-care providers, and licensing officials can be pivotal in providing older persons with options for maintaining safe mobility. These individuals can also identify drivers with functional limitations that impair driving performance and direct older drivers to safer transportation alternatives

Please refer to the website for additional resources.

Information about how your body changes as you age and how those changes may affect your life.

By law, the Attorney General is the chief law officer for the state of Ohio. The Office protects Ohio families from predatory financial practices through enforcement authority in the areas of consumer protection, antitrust, charitable organizations, and health care fraud.

The office offers services to protect the most vulnerable Ohio citizens, including children, the elderly, victims of crime and those who are preyed upon by greed in its many forms: unfair, illegal or shady business practices, criminal conduct and abuse of power and corruption. Programs are also available to support veterans, active duty military, and their families.

The Consumer Protection Section protects Ohioans from predatory and illegal business practices. With authority granted by the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and other statutes, the section enforces laws that prohibit unfair and deceptive practices including but not limited to: false advertising, shoddy workmanship, and failure to perform services or to deliver goods.

Consumers can file a complaint online or by calling 800-282-0515.

Quake Global 

CARE CENTER - Increase effiiciency, Resident Health, Safety, and ROI at your Senior Living Center 

Senior Living Centers are responsible for the well-being, health, and safety of residents. Ensuring that timely and immediate care occurs, especially for unplanned events, is nearly impossible when simply relying on in-person checks and facility searches.

CareCenter is a life improving, all-in-one Solution enabling pro-active, immediate, and ongoing watchful care that reduces the occurrence of significant incidents. CareCenter tracks the real-time movement of each resident triggering actionable alerts and notifications for attending to critical care needs. The Solution enables 24/7 real-time visibility and connectivity of each resident to their caregivers, improving the level of care and response performance as required by your facility, licensing, and regulations.

Senior living centers utilizing CareCenter have the advantage due to the higher-level of individualized care and attention it enables for each resident, and the peace of mind it provides their loved ones. Read on to learn more about how CareCenter’s precision technology can increase resident’s well-being, health, and safety, efficiency, and ROI at your Senior Living Center.

Launched in February 2003, Ready is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation.

Ready and its Spanish language version Listo ask individuals to do three key things: (1) build an emergency supply kit, (2) make a family emergency plan and (3) be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.

The campaign’s messages have been distributed through: television, radio, print, outdoor and Web (PSAs) developed and produced by The Advertising Council; brochures; www.Ready.gov and www.Listo.gov Web sites; toll-free phone lines 1-800-BE-Ready and 1-888-SE-Listo; and partnerships with a wide variety of public and private sector organizations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has worked with a variety of public and private sector organizations, including the American Red Cross, the National Organization on Disability and the National Fire Protection Association to create emergency information for seniors and Americans with disabilities and special needs. Materials developed for these specific Americans include brochures and instructional videos available at Ready.gov's publications page.

Safe Return is a nationwide identification, support and registration program for people with Alzheimer's. Assistance is available 24 hours, every day, whenever a person is lost or found. When missing, Safe Return faxes the registrant's information and photo to local law enforcement. When found, a citizen or law official calls the 800 number and Safe Return notifies listed contacts. The local Alzheimer's Association provides support.

Registration
You can obtain a registration form by calling Alzheimer's Association at: 513-721-4284 or 800-441-3322.

SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is a program for Income eligible households provided by TracFone Wireless, Inc. In order to participate in the SAFELINK WIRELESS® service, persons must meet certain eligibility requirements set by each State where the service is to be provided. These requirements are based on a person's participation in a state or Federal support programs or by meeting the Income Poverty Guidelines as defined by the U.S. Government. SAFELINK WIRELESS® service is limited to one person per household.

To qualify to receive a free phone and 250 minutes/month from SAFELINK, you must be eligible for a government support program including (but not limited to): Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), National  School Lunch, Low-Income Home Assistance Program, Federal Public Housing Assistance/Section 8, Crisis Intervention Program, Work First, and others.

Important Note: No one in the household must currently receive Lifeline Assistance through another phone carrier.  If someone in the household receives Lifeline Assistance,  the service must be cancelled before applying with SAFELINK Wireless.

For local assistance (Greater Cincinnati) with this program, contact Deborah Ruffin, (513) 628-1028.

The “Beyond Driving with Dignity” program was created in 2008 by Matt Gurwell, a retired Ohio State Trooper. Matt’s passion has been to continue reducing preventable traffic crashes involving older drivers that may have a diminishment in cognitive and/or physical driving abilities. The program provides practical, real-life solutions to older drivers and their concerned families. The “Beyond Driving with Dignity” program is designed to save lives while simultaneously helping to ease the burden of the family as they find themselves faced with this very challenging issue.

Seniority Mobile Therapy Associates is a group private therapy practice consisting of
PT, OTs, and STs. Estanlished by Dr. Angela Onyekanne, PT in 2019, this practice
model is built to fill in gaps in care for our seniors, specifically those not eligible for
Home Health Care but would otherwise experience barriers in accessing outpatient therapy
clinic. Seniority Mobile Therapy Associates is an outpatient therapy business that
brings the clinic to you directly in your home. This practice accepts Medicare benefits and private pay.

Stop. Think. Connect. is a national education and awarens campaign on cybersecurity. This website provides information and resources on protecting you, your family and devices from fraud and scams on the internet.

Stay safe on line: basic precautions for online safety

Formed in 1992, the Health Collaborative is an incubator for innovation to create a healthier community. We bring community stakeholders together in a neutral forum, enabling even competitors to become collaborators in creating sustainable health improvement initiatives.

The Collaborative:

• Provides Covid-19 Testing Resources in the Cincinnati Region https://healthcollab.org/testandprotectcincy/

• Identifies critical health improvement opportunities

• Aligns diverse community stakeholders in a neutral forum around focused health needs

• Nurtures and supports self-sustaining initiatives to improve health

The Ohio Coalition for Adult Protective Services (OCAPS) is a statewide coalition that strives to enhance the provision of services to adults at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation through collaboration, education and advocacy, per the mission statement adopted by the organization.

If you believe that an adult age 60 or older has suffered abuse, neglect or exploitation, resources are available at the following link https://www.ocapsohio.org/where-to-get-help

TriHealth provides a wide range of clinical, educational, preventive and social programs. TriHealth`s non-hospital services include physician practice management, fitness centers and fitness center management, occupational health centers, home health and hospice care.

TriHealth Physician Telephone Referral Line
513-569-5400

TriHealth Senior Programs

TriHealth Seniority
Free hospital-based program helps members age 50 and older maintain healthier, more active lives through special events, exclusive classes and valuable discounts. Includes:

• Expert health education and information
• Special courtesies from Bethesda North and Good Samaritan hospitals
• Assistance with insurance paperwork and billing issues
• Educational programs, lectures and classes
• Social outings and entertainment events
• Travel opportunities to local, national and international destinations
• Discounts on health-related products and services
• No-cost discount prescription card
• TriHealth Seniority Insider, our timely newsletter and calendar with dates and descriptions of all our upcoming events.

Bethesda North Hospital
Email or call (513) 865-1700

Good Samaritan Hospital
Email or call (513) 862-3633

TriHealth Driver Rehabilitation Program
For disabled drivers of all ages, TriHealth offers an objective evaluation of the skills necessary for driving. You must have a physician prescription to participate in this test. TriHealth can perform the in-clinic evaluation at Good Samaritan Hospital or the TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion.

Parish Nurses
In 1998, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, with a grant from what is today called the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, hired two nurses to cover eight schools. Their work in the schools complements that of 10 parish nurses based at churches in Over-the-Rhine, North Fairmount, Bond Hill, Winton Terrace/Winton Hills, Clifton/Mt. Auburn and Walnut Hills.

Parish nurses strive to be advocates for people who have little access to health care resources. For more information about the Parish Nurse program and how you can help, call (513) 569-6138.

TriHealth Senior Behavioral Health Program
513-872-4100
Serves older adults in an inpatient mental health setting.

The Centers for Interactive Geriatric Assessment (CIGA)
513-699-1852
Executive Park
4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 240
Cincinnati, OH 45241

TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion
513-985-0900
6200 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242

Bethesda Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program.
The highly-regarded program, established in 1978, is the longest-running of its kind in Greater Cincinnati. It provides a path to recovery for those at risk of losing their families, careers and health to chemical dependency.

The Bethesda Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program continues to incorporate treatment advances into an already well-established program, which uses traditional tried-and-true approaches including family involvement, extended continuing care and self-help group support.

We offer our intensive outpatient program at two facilities in Greater Cincinnati.

619 Oak Street
4th Floor West
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone 513 569 6116 

11305 Reed Hartman Hwy.
Suite 106
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone 513 489 6011 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides resources and materials to help you stay cyber safe.

Cyber tips Fact Sheet

• Protect yourself, your family, and your devices with tips and resources from the National Cyber Security Alliance.
• Learn about the common fraud schemes aimed at older Americans from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Avoid scams, protect your identity, and secure your computer with tips from the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) OnGuard Online.
• File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center or your State Attorney General's Office if you are a victim of online crime.

• Follow ten simple, customized steps from the Federal Communications Commission’s Smartphone Security Checker to secure your mobile phone. In addition, learn how to safely use public Wi-Fi networks and what steps to take if your phone is stolen.

United Way of Clinton County strives to improve lives and advance the common good of our community. This is
accomplished through participation in collaborative groups, partnering with social service agencies, assessment of the
needs of our citizens and cooperation with other community focused agencies, organizations and companies.

Connects callers to health and human services, community resources and government assistance they need. Available 24/7. Calls are free and confidential. Multi-lingual/TTY/TTD. Certified Call Specialists make appropriate referrals and monitor outcomes to ensure services are provided.

Our services and solutions focus on quality education, health and basic needs, which are the building blocks to financial sustainability and economic mobility. Like the challenges people face, we view these areas as unique and interconnected, with no one single solution. Dial 211 or 513-721-7900 to speak to a trained professional who can connect you to essential community services from 8 am to 5 pm.

Find help online: View United Way's database of service providers in the United Way of Greater Cincinnati service area at www.referweb.net/uwgc.

Providing home health, hospice and behavioral health care and specialize in caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We are your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers. We are a collaboration of volunteers, donors and organizations UNITED around a shared purpose – to fight for the health, education, financial and workplace stability of every person in our community. The work we do goes far beyond temporary fixes to the issues we face. By bringing together people and organizations toward common goals and innovative solutions, we can have a lasting, positive impact on the community we serve.

For information and referral, call 1-888-775-1260.