Helping Hands: A Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Over 8,300 people are homeless in Cincinnati. Out of those 8,300, approximately 2,750 individuals find refuge at The Drop-Inn Center. It is Greater Cincinnati's largest homeless shelter that offers care and assistance to destitute men and women. Its goal is to reach out to those in need to achieve shelter and stability.

About ten years ago, a free medical clinic was opened at the center. According to the clinic, 40 percent of those who seek Drop-Inn's help are also in need of medical assistance. It offers primary care so that it can reduce the number of outgoing emergency calls. The clinic treats about 70 people per week.

The doors to Drop-Inn are open 24/7 and they are ready to assist those in need. They are located at 217 West 12th Street. You can reach someone there by calling 513-721-0643. If you or a loved one would like to learn more information about different medical conditions while searching for a clinic, visit our website.

The Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO), in collaboration with partner agencies, functions as a provider of homelessness prevention assistance and assistance to rapidly re-house people who are or are at risk of becoming homeless. Assistance is provided through their Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) and includes rental assistance, credit repair, security deposit, utility payments (not phone or cable), moving and storage costs assistance and temporary housing. In addition to homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing assistance, the JCCEO HPRP seeks to achieve long-term housing stabilization for program clients after the subsidy ends through intensive case management.

To be eligible for HPRP assistance, you must:

• Be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless;


• Live in Jefferson County; and


• Meet the low-income requirement for your family size

For more information on the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program, call 205-933-8293.

In addition to the HPRP program JCCEO offers a housing counseling program, energy assistance program, home weatherization and child development services. To learn more about these programs and services please call 205-327-7500.

I found a list of shelters that might be of comfort to you or someone you may know who is in need of a warm place to stay. These shelters will provide you and your family with food and a place to sleep. For more information please call the shelter nearest you.

Homeless Shelters:

City of Biloxi
Back Bay Mission
Tel: (228) 432-0301
Offers: Supportive Housing

City of Meridian
Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc
Transitional Housing
2900 St. Paul Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Tel: (601) 483-4838
Offers: Transitional Housing

City of Cleveland
Bolivar County Community Action Agency, Inc.
Cleveland, MS 38732
Tel: (662) 846-1491
Offers: Transitional Shelter

City of Columbus
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority IV
Tel: (662) 327-0136
Offers: Tenant-based rental assistance for disabled individuals

City Of Hattiesburg
Institute for Disability Studies
USM Campus
Tel: (601) 266-5163
Offers: Supportive services for homeless persons with disabilities

Forrest General Hospital
(Pine Grove Center)
2255 Broadway Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Tel: (601) 288-4720
Offers: Housing and supportive services for the disabled

City of Jackson
Gateway Rescue Mission
328 S. Gallatin Street
Jackson, MS 39207-9987
Tel: (601)353-5864

Hinds County Human Resource Agency
258 Maddox Rd
Jackson, MS 39225-2657
Tel: (601) 923-3925
Offers: Case management, housing support services

Stewpot Community Services
1100 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 353-2759
Offers: Food programs, elderly and children's programs and shelters

I found a great organization for homeless individuals within the downtown Los Angeles area near Skid Row.

Wednesday's between the hours of 12 PM and 2 PM, My Friend's House Foundation serves food to homeless individuals. Along with providing food, they also have clothing as well. My Friend's House Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission is to provide individuals with basic needs that include food, clothing, toiletries and spiritual motivation regardless of race, color, creed, or religious belief. The food and clothing will be distributed on San Pedro Street between 5th and 6th Street.

For more information and to learn more about My Friend's House call them at (323) 769-5433.

I found a great program for those who cannot afford the cost of adequate healthcare!

Located in Los Angeles, The Saban Free Clinic provides free high-quality and compassionate medical and dental care, social services and education and outreach to men, women and children in need. The Clinic has four locations throughout the Los Angeles area. Although each site has its own name, they are still operated by the Saban Free Clinic and provide adequate healthcare to those in need. Services offered by the Clinic include, but is not limited to:

Comprehensive Medical Care
• Primary, preventive and specialty care for adults and children
• Prenatal care/ Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Optometry
• Physical Therapy
• Pharmacy/Medications

Mental Health and Case Management
• Crisis intervention counseling
• Short-term therapy
• Shower facilities for homeless clients

Education and Outreach
• Health education, including chronic disease management and weight loss
• Sexual reproductive health education and counseling
• HIV counseling and testing

Dental Care
• Primary dental care for children and adults
• X-rays
• Cleanings and fillings
• Dentures
• Extractions

For more information on The Saban Free Clinic, please call 323.653.8622 or 323.653.1990.

I found a great program for those waiting on their Social Security benefits to process:

Hope House New Orleans is a non-profit organization with a mission to assist those within the community who are in need of food, shelter and hope. Hope House New Orleans has several programs to provide assistance to those in need. If you would like more information on the following programs please call Hope House New Orleans at (504) 525-2561:

Hope House Programs:

Emergency Assistance: (Food; Rent and Utility assistance; Clothes, Bus Tokens; Shelter Vouchers; Advice and Referrals)

Common Grounds Resource and Coffeehouse: (Free coffee and pastries; newspapers, magazines and books; computers and internet access)

Adult Learning Center: (Literacy, GED, Computer Training; ACT & SAT preparation)

Family Transitional Housing

After-school youth program: (Recreation, field trips & homework help)

If you're in need of help and not sure where to go, turn to your local Salvation Army!

The Greater Birmingham Area Command Center provides more than just disaster relief and Christmas assistance. Through the Salvation Army's Social Services Center, which is located in downtown Birmingham, homeless shelters for men, women and children are provided. The Social Services Center also administers food, financial assistance and emergency help to those in need. Along with the services that are provided by the Social Services Center, the Salvation Army also provides youth services, adult rehabilitation centers and thrift stores. All of the programs and services provided by the Salvation Army are designed to help people get back on their feet and rejoin the community. The Salvation Army accepts all persons in need who come within its sphere of influence regardless of race, color, creed, sex or age.

If you would like more information about The Greater Birmingham Area Command Center call (205) 328-2420.

The Salvation Army
Greater Birmingham Command
2100 11th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35234

If you, a friend, or family member ever find yourselves in a situation where you have nowhere to stay and you are in need of help, contact the Back Bay Mission. They have created the Home At Last (HAL) program which provides permanent housing and supportive services to homeless people who are also disabled. Through the HAL program Back Bay Mission goes above and beyond to provide those in need with an apartment that is leased and furnished by Back Bay Mission. For more information on the HAL program contact a HAL caseworker at (228)432-0301.

Along with HAL, Back Bay Mission also has a community resource facility that includes a day center, showers, laundry services, mailboxes, computer and telephone access amongst other services. However, it is NOT an overnight shelter.

The facility is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.

For more information you may contact them or stop by at 1012 Division Street • Biloxi, MS 39530 • Phone: (228)432-0301.

I found a great healthcare program for homeless individuals within the city of New Orleans. It's the only program in Louisiana that is aimed at providing adequate healthcare to the homeless.

The Health Care for the Homeless Program (HCHP) offers primary medical care, case management, mental health and substance abuse services for homeless individuals in the greater New Orleans area. HCHP patients also benefit from the joint affiliation with the Multi-Service Center for the Homeless (MSCH). Through this affiliation patients are provided with basic needs such as food, clothing, showers, laundry, storage, mail and telephone access. The MSCH also provides supportive services such as transitional and permanent housing, job search, remedial education, and individual and group counseling.

Not sure if you're considered homeless? According to the program any individual without a permanent or satisfactory nighttime residence such as shelters, streets and abandoned buildings are considered to be homeless. However, individuals who "double/triple up" with relatives or friends in a temporary arrangement or those who are discharged from institutions without a place to live are also considered to be homeless and can benefit from this program.

For more information about HCHP call 504-565-7283.

Healthcare for the Homeless Program
2222 Simon Bolivar Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113
504-565-7283
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 am-4:00 pm

Multi-Service Center for the Homeless (MSCH)
(504) 558-0222