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 [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
Strategies to End Homelessness is requesting applicants for NEW and RENEWAL programs to serve the needs of the homeless population in Cincinnati/Hamilton County through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) funds. This is an open competition, STEH welcomes agencies who are new to HUD's CoC Program Competition. **Agencies wishing [...]
Date - 03/26/2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Register here: The Annual CoC Governance Meeting - Strategies to End Homelessness The Annual CoC Governance Meeting provides an overview of local CoC operations including the review of the CoC Charter, CoC Board/Homeless Clearinghouse membership, Policy Updates, and general CoC information. All CoC-funded agency staff and management as [...]
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 [...]
Date(s) - 02/26/2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Register here: 2025 OH-500 CoC Orientation - Strategies to End Homelessness The OH-500 Continuum of Care for the Homeless in Cincinnati/Hamilton County, Ohio has scheduled a FREE open Orientation web conference. The CoC Orientation will cover the function and responsibility of the Continuum of Care in Cincinnati/Hamilton County [...]
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 [...]
In collaboration with the City of Cincinnati, Strategies to End Homelessness is requesting applications for projects to serve the needs of those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Cincinnati area through Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds. Current agencies wishing to renew funds should complete the Renewal Application. Newly applying agencies should complete [...]
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 [...]
