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 24, 2025

Good Plates Eatery near the University of Cincinnati is serving a Christmas Eve meal at noon, at their location on 235 West McMillan Street, in Clifton. Doors will open at 11:30 AM. “No Reasons, No Questions, No Charge.” Anyone is welcome to either pick up a meal, or stay and Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 19, 2025

Administered by The Salvation Army, the Share the Light fund provides one-time assistance to eligible customers to help avoid disconnection or maintain service. It is helpful to get started collecting the required documents ahead of the program opening, as it is a popular program and the program funding is limited. Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 16, 2025

It is extremely important that individuals are appropriately dressed when exposed to extreme cold. Appropriate dress includes 3 or more layers of clothing on the upper and lower body to protect from wind chill, gloves and a hat, as well as a facial covering. Exposure of skin to extreme cold Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 15, 2025

There are a number of programs in healthcare industry that pay patients money to participate in research projects. From the perspective of a potential patient participant, paid participation in medical surveys, focus groups, and other research projects can offer several benefits. Firstly, it provides an opportunity to contribute to medical Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 12, 2025

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 11, 2025

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 10, 2025

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 9, 2025

During the holidays, Metro’s fixed-route, MetroNow! and Access paratransit services will operate on the normal schedule, except on Christmas and New Years day. Instead of following the regular Thursday schedule on these days, Metro transit services on Christmas day will follow what is normally the Sunday schedule, and New Year’s Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 5, 2025

There are a number of agencies in the Greater Cincinnati Area that provide low income families holiday assistance, 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 3, 2025

The Ohio Department of Insurance publishes a monthly newsletter covering the latest developments that affect Senior Health Insurance in Ohio. The newsletter can be read online at insurance.ohio.gov. Here are the highlights we selected of the December 2025 edition: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7th With just around a week Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 2, 2025

In the event of significant ice or snow, Metro will still run service, but detours and delays may occur. Updated service information is provided through the following outlets: Metro Transit App. Alerts about route changes are provided on the Transit app, including information about detours and service interruptions for their Read More Shared by Cincinnati Metro December 1, 2025

If you had Marketplace health insurance in 2025, you can renew, change, or update your plan for 2025 until January 15, 2026. If you want your coverage to start by January 1st, 2026, then you must enroll by December 15th. Doing nothing will automatically re-enroll you in the program you Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 30, 2025

Research shows that individuals who are shown very brief “Hands Only” CPR training videos are significantly more likely to attempt CPR and show superior CPR skills than individuals who are not shown the videos. Such exposure makes a significant life saving difference when no one formally trained in CPR is Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 27, 2025

Help Centers are provided by the Hamilton County Court system to provide legal assistance representing yourself in Municipal Court or Juvenile Court. The Help Centers are staffed with three full-time attorneys and two paralegals, and are supported by volunteer law students and volunteer attorneys in the community. These services are Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 26, 2025

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 25, 2025

In partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra, there are FREELY available 40+ weeks of daily mindfulness exercises. The exercises are available as YouTube videos, about 5 minutes long each, and designed to facilitate brain development with music and mindfulness instruction. The exercises were developed for ages preschool through 12th grade, but Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 24, 2025

Cincinnati Metro bus services are offering FREE fares on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday November 28th. 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 21, 2025

When temperatures outside fall below 60 degrees for 24 consecutive hours, landlords in Cincinnati must provide a minimum temperature of 70 degrees inside rental units. Landlords who don’t comply can face fines up to $300 for the first day and $750 for each additional day they don’t supply heat. Additionally, Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 20, 2025

Good Plates Eatery, located at 235 W McMillan Street, in Clifton near the University of Cincinnati serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal for FREE, no questions asked, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving every year. Anyone is welcome to pick up a meal no questions asked, starting at 11 AM, on Wednesday November Read More Shared by United Resource Connection November 19, 2025