RESOURCES
Find helpful information and local services for seniors in Greater Cincinnati, including health, housing, transportation, and community programs.
Greater Cincinnati Senior Guide (Ages 60+)
Food Pantries & Nutrition
Council on Aging- Nutrition Programs
Services: Home–delivered meals, congregate meals
Phone: (513) 721-1025
Website: https://www.help4seniors.org
Freestore Foodbank
Services: Food pantries, mobile food pantries, senior food boxes
Phone: (513) 482-7550
Website: freestorefoodbank.org
Address: 1141 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Salvation Army – Cincinnati
Services: Food pantries, hot meals
Phone: (513) 762-1800
Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Address: Multiple locations
St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati
Services: Food pantries, emergency food assistanc
Phone: (513) 421-1889
Website: svdpcincinnati.org
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Cincinnati‑Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA)
Services: Affordable housing, homeownership programs, rental assistance
Phone: (513) 977-3300
Website: https://www.hcdcinfo.org
Address: 1776 Mentor Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio - Housing Services
Services: Emergency food assistance, SNAP outreach
Phone: (513) 569-4300
Website: https://www.caacincinnati.org
Address: 1740 Langdon Farm Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Housing Resources
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio - Housing Services
Services: Home weatherization, repairs, accessibility modifications
Phone: (513) 721-1025
Website: https://www.help4seniors.org
Address: 175 Tri County Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
Services: Public housing, Section 8 vouchers, senior housing
Phone: (513) 977-4000
Website: https://www.cintimha.com
Address: 2600 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati - Aging in Place
Services: Home modifications, repairs for seniors
Phone: (513) 482-4422
Website: https://www.habitatcincinnati.org
Episcopal Retirement Services
assisted living
Phone: (513) 272-5555
Website: https://www.episcopalretirement.com
Address: 3870 Virginia Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Over-the-Rhine Community Housing (OTRCH)
Services: Affordable senior housing, supportive services
Phone: (513) 721-4663
Website: https://www.otrch.org
Address: 1715 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45210
Furniture Resources
Furniture Bank of Greater Cincinnati
Services: Free furniture for seniors in need
Phone: (513) 771-5542
Website: https://www.furniturebankgc.org
Address: 1516 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH 45223
St. Vincent de Paul - Furniture Program
Services: Low–cost furniture, household items
Phone: (513) 421-1889
Website: https://www.svdpcincinnati.org
Address: Multiple thrift store locations
Salvation Army Family Store
Services: Affordable furniture and household goods
Phone: (513) 762-1800
Website: https://salvationarmyusa.org
Address: Multiple locations in Cincinnati area
Goodwill Industries - Furniture
Services: Affordable furniture and home goods
Phone: (513) 771-4800
Website: https://www.cincinnatioodwill.org
Address: Multiple store locations
Hamilton County Furniture Ministry
Services: Free furniture for qualifying low-income seniors (referrals through Job & Family Services)
Phone: (513) 946-1000
Website:https://www.skagitloveinc.org
Contact: Through local churches and social services
Utility Assistance Resources
LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Services: Heating/cooling bill assistance, weatherization
Phone: (513) 569-4300
Website: caacincinnati.org
Address: 100 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 1740 Langdon Farm Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA)
Services: Utility assistance, energy programs, weatherization
Phone: (513) 569-4300
Website: cincy-caa.org
Address: 1740 Langdon Farm Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Duke Energy - Customer Assistance Programs
Services: Budget billing, payment assistance, energy efficiency programs
Phone: 1-800-544-6900
Cincinnati Gas & Electric (CG&E) - Assistance Programs
Services: Budget billing, payment plans, low–income assistance
Phone: (513) 421-9500
Website: cincinnatibell.com
United Way of Greater Cincinnati - 2-1-1
Services: Utility assistance referrals, emergency energy programs
Phone: 2-1-1 or (513) 686-2100
Website: https://www.211.org
Transportation Resources
Council on Aging – Transportation Services
Services:Senior transportation, medical appointments
Phone: (513) 721-1025
Website: help4seniors.org
Senior Services: Half-fare for 65+
SORTA (Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority)
Services: Reduced–fare transit, senior discounts
Phone: (513) 621-4455
Website: https://www.go-metro.com
Senior Services: Half-fare for 65+
Access Cincinnati (Paratransit)
Services: Door-to-door transportation for disabled/elderly
Phone: (513) 632-7590
Website: https://www.go-metro.com
Hamilton County Disabilities Services – Transportation
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio
Services: Counseling, support groups, crisis intervention
Phone: (513) 421-2954
Website: https://www.mhankyswoh.org
Address: 1301 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Talbert House - Senior Behavioral Health
Services: Mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment
Phone: (513) 751-7747
Website: https://www.talberthouse.org
Crisis Line: (513) 281–CARE (2273)
Council on Aging – Senior Companion Program
Services: Companionship, emotional support
Phone: (513) 721-1025
Website: help4seniors.com
Crisis Line: (513) 281–CARE (2273)
Hamilton County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
Services: Crisis intervention, mental health resources
Phone: (513) 946-8600
Website: mhrsboard.org
Crisis Line: (513) 281–CARE (2273)
Dental Resources
Cincinnati Health Department – Dental Clinic
Services: Low-cost dental care for seniors
Phone: (513) 357-7270
Website: cincinnati-oh.gov/health
Address: 3101 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
University of Cincinnati College of Dentistry
Services: Reduced-cost dental care by dental students
Phone: (513) 558-8500
Website: med.uc.edu/dentistry
Address:3230 Eden Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45267
Good Samaritan Free Health Center
Services: Free dental care for qualifying individuals
Phone: (513) 381-1234
Website: goodsamhealth.org
Address:375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Dental Options
Services: Reduced-cost dental care
Phone: (513) 961-7544
Website: dentaloptions.org
Address: Multiple locations
HealthPoint Family Care – Dental Services
Services:Affordable dental care, accepts Medicaid
Phone: (513) 488-7000
Website: healthpointfc.org
Address: Multiple locations
Vision Resources & Services for the Visually Impaired
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI)
Services: Vision rehabilitation, assistive technology, support services
Phone:(513) 487-4331
Website: cabvi.org
Address: 2045 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cincinnati PACE
Services: Comprehensive healthcare including vision care for seniors 55+
Phone: (513) 585-2223
Website: cincipace.com
Address: 2827 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Council on Aging – Vision Services
Services: Vision screenings, eye exams, glasses assistance
Phone: (513) 721-1025
Website: help4seniors.org
Clovernook Center for the Blind
Services: Assistive technology, orientation and mobility training
Phone: (513) 487-4474
Website: clovernook.org
Address: 7000 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Grandchild Childcare Resources
Hamilton County Job & Family Services – Childcare
Services: Childcare assistance, kinship care support
Phone: (513) 946-1000
Website: https://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org
Address: 222 E Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202
4C for Children
Services: Childcare referrals, assistance programs
Phone: (513) 221-0033
Website: https://www.4cforchildren.org
Address: 2400 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati – Childcare
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati
Housing for Recovery
Clara Lee Helen House
Services: Sober living, MAT support, food & job help
Phone:(513) 221‑0791
Website: hamiltoncountypd.org/
Address:302 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
K.E.L.L.Y. Youth & Adult Services
Services: Transitional housing, food, transport, youth & adult support
Phone:(513) 761‑0700
Website: kellyyouthservices.com/
Address: 800 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Lit House
Services: Short & long-term recovery housing, peer support
Phone:(513) 276‑6304
Website: thelitmovement.org/
Address: Cincinnati, OH area
The Pax House
Services: Structured sober living, recovery support
Phone:(513) 503‑7713
Website: paxhouserecovery.com/
Address: 2142 Ravine St, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Recovery Center of Ohio – Trinity House
Services: Recovery housing, drug screening, supportive living
Phone:(513) 667‑3654
Website: road-to-hope.org/
Address:3515 Werk Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248
Treatment Centers
Addiction Services Council
Services: Outpatient addiction counseling, group therapy, referrals, case management.
Phone:(513) 281‑7880
Website: addictionservicescouncil.org
Address: 2929 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219
BrightView Health – Colerain Addiction Treatment Center
Services: Medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), individual & group counseling, care coordination.
Phone:(833) 510‑4357
Website: brightviewhealth.com
Address: 6527 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Center for Addiction Treatment (CAT House)
Services:Comprehensive addiction care, assessment, individualized treatment plans.
Phone:(513) 381‑6672
Website: catsober.org/
Address: 830 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45214
The Crossroads Center
Services:Outpatient & residential substance abuse treatment, counseling.
Phone: (513) 475‑5300
Website:thecrossroadscenter.org
Address: 311 Martin Luther King Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Central Community Health Board
Services: Addiction & mental health treatment, individual & group therapy, care coordination.
Phone:(513) 559‑2000
Website:blackbroadwaywashingtondc.com/
Address:3020 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Food Resources
Freestore Foodbank
Services: Food pantries, mobile food distributions, pantry partner network (fresh food & groceries).
Phone:(513) 241‑1064
Website:freestorefoodbank.org
Address:1141 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202 -Main pantry & distribution hub
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank
Services: Supplies food to local pantries & meal programs countywide; partners with pantries to fight hunger.
Phone:(317) 439‑9875
Website: hchfoodbank.org/
Address: 1605 N. 10th St, Noblesville, IN 46060 (serves Hamilton County pantries
United Way 211 – Food Assistance Directory
Services: Connects callers to food pantries, meal sites, SNAP info & other food help.
Phone: Dial 211 or (513) 721‑7900
Website: https://www.211uwgc.org/
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library – Food Programs
Services: Afterschool meals & snacks at select library branches; produce pop‑ups & Last Mile Market free groceries.
Phone: (513) 369‑6900
Website:chpl.org/blogs/post/food-resources-at-the-library
Address:Multiple library locations throughout Hamilton County.
Activities for Children
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library – Kids Programs
Services: Storytimes, STEM events, craft kits, homework help
Phone:(513) 369‑6900
Website:https://chpl.org/kids/
Address: Main Library – 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Smale Riverfront Park
Services: Playgrounds, water spraygrounds, carousel, picnic areas
Phone: (513) 421‑4500
Website:visitcincy.com
Address: 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Miami Whitewater Forest (Great Parks)
Services:Hiking, biking, playgrounds, camping, nature programs
Phone: (513) 521‑7275
Website:greatparks.org
Address: 9001 Whitewater Rd, Harrison, OH 45030
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
Services:Outdoor art, hiking, family-friendly exhibits
Phone: (513) 868‑8330
Website:pyramidhill.org/
Address:1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013
Hamilton County 4‑H Clubs
Services:Hands-on youth projects in arts, science, animals, gardening
Phone: (513) 785‑1337
Address: 1105 Elsinore Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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