Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline (513-381-SAFE) assists Hamilton County residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They can access information about services, check for space in emergency shelters, and placed into housing programs. Anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can call to get information about services. Trained Intake Specialists determine if the [...]
In the United States, 11.5% of people are living in poverty. That’s nearly 38 million people wondering where they will get their next meal. And they are doing all they can, yet are still struggling to provide for their families. This past year more than $500 billion was donated by Americans for charitable purposes in [...]
What it is, how it works A nationally recognized best practice, "Shelter Diversion" has the best outcomes. And is the most cost-effective way to prevent homelessness. But what is it, exactly? In essence, Shelter Diversion means keeping individuals and families from entering emergency shelters. Or sleeping in places not meant for human habitation. By definition, [...]
Strategies to End Homelessness leads the Homeless to Homes Plan which is the community’s coordinated response to homelessness among single adults. Funding for the plan is provided by the Hamilton County Indigent Care Levy. In 2008, more than 90 key stakeholders representing the top leadership of City and County government, service providers, funders, the faith community, [...]
In 2023, Strategies to End Homelessness launched RentConnect. The program reduces the number of people experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. And it increases available, safe housing options. RentConnect recruits local property owners to list their rental units to households experiencing and at risk of experiencing homelessness. Why we need RentConnect Cincinnati has one of the [...]
Be our eyes in the community. Download Street Reach and help our neighbors in need! What is Street Reach? Street Reach is an app for Android or iOS. Letting you report people experiencing homelessness to our Central Access Point Helpline Intake Specialists. All we need is a general description of the person/persons and a location. [...]
In 2023, Cincinnati City Council set aside just over $2 million in funding to be put toward one project that Councilmembers thought had the greatest potential to reduce evictions and housing loss in the city. Strategies to End Homelessness applied to the city for this funding and was chosen as the city’s first ever Impact [...]
Families living unsheltered found thanks to new Pilot Program Our local homeless services system never had a true picture of the number of families experiencing unsheltered - or street - homelessness. Until now. Usually, families start their journey to housing by calling the Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline. And some families can stay where they [...]
The Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline provides help for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of becoming homeless If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or will be soon, call 513-381-7233. In an emergency, communities like ours are fortunate to have a network of resources to help people in [...]
How the Central Access Point Helpline connects callers to healthcare. Housing is healthcare. Experiencing homeless has profound and far-reaching impacts on a person's health. Especially for someone sleeping "unsheltered". That is, in a place not meant for human habitation. Is 4x as likely to die as someone sleeping indoors. Some impacts are obvious. Physical exposure to [...]
