Emergency Services
Emergency Homeless Program
The CAC coordinator in this program focuses on the customers' immediate needs - actual or impending homelessness. The first month's rent or eviction is paid, and then attention is turned to other ways to solve the deeper problems. This is accomplished by networking with other programs and agencies, such as the CAC's job training program.
Meanwhile, the coordinator attempts to locate long-term affordable housing through a constantly updated list of currently available homes. A good working relationship has been established with several area landlords, who are willing to work with CAC customers to assure shelter is provided.
The coordinator follows through with the customers, to assure continuity of all services, and assist in any way possible with the entire family. These services can include a wide array, such as utility assistance, health checks, job search, and much more.
Appropriate Referrals to Emergency Homeless Program:
Any low income resident of Jefferson County who is homeless, or about to be evicted.
Eligibility Requirements:
Proof of income.
Funding for the EHP is through the Ohio Department of Development, FEMA’s Community Food and Shelter Board, and the United Way of Jefferson County.
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Emergency Medical Assistance
Part of the Community Services Block Grant programming, Intake workers take applications for medical prescriptions for life-saving medicine.
Life-saving prescriptions include those needed by diabetics, such as insulin, heart and blood pressure medication, and drugs used by asthmatics or those with other breathing disorders. Antibiotic prescriptions for very young children are occasionally purchased.
Appropriate Referrals to Emergency and Medicine: Low income residents especially children of Jefferson County who are temporarily without life-saving medications, and have not received this assistance from the CAC within the previous 90 days.
Eligibility Requirements: Proof of income, Jefferson County residence.
Funding for the program is through the Community Service Block Grant, the Ohio Department of Development.
| Eliza Kelley | Operations Manager | 282-0971 Ext. 102 |
| Carol Shockley | Community Service Aide | 282-0971 Ext. 193 |
