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                    There are several homeless shelters in Cincinnati. Some assist families and others assist single adults experiencing homelessness. But if you need help, there's no need to contact all of them. If you are experiencing homelessness or are about to become homeless, please call the CAP [...]

Affordable housing is scarce in every community in the United States. But Shared Housing is a model that can help. Look at Redfin's analysis from February 2025. Cincinnati had the nation’s highest percentage increase in year-over-year median asking rent out of 44 major metro areas. From February 2024 to February 2025, the median asking rent increased [...]

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 [...]

In the United States, 11.5% of people are living in poverty. That’s nearly 38 million people wondering where they will get their next meal. And they are doing all they can, yet are still struggling to provide for their families. This past year more than $500 billion was donated by Americans for charitable purposes in [...]

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, [...]

Strategies to End Homelessness leads the Homeless to Homes Plan which is the community’s coordinated response to homelessness among single adults. Funding for the plan is provided by the Hamilton County Indigent Care Levy. In 2008, more than 90 key stakeholders representing the top leadership of City and County government, service providers, funders, the faith community, [...]

In 2023, Strategies to End Homelessness launched RentConnect. The program reduces the number of people experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. And it increases available, safe housing options. RentConnect recruits local property owners to list their rental units to households experiencing and at risk of experiencing homelessness. Why we need RentConnect Cincinnati has one of the [...]

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. [...]