Provides help for eligible individuals applying for benefits, including but not limited to, food stamps, cash assistance, medical (Medicaid), and Social Security; obtaining official documents (birth certificates, state-issued ID), searching for employment, housing, mental health counseling or other community resources.

Provides community group homes and other housing options for adults with developmental disabilities. Based on individual needs, qualified staff can provide up to 24-hour supervision, and each resident is supported by a Cuyahoga Department of Developmental Disabilities Support Administrator.

Assists in locating and accessing residential options for adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Evaluates sites provided by third party housing providers.

Provides a list of available rental units, assistance in helping those with specific housing needs, such as multiple bedrooms and specific locations, locate available housing, mediate between landlords and tenants, and assist with housing discrimination cases. Also provides reviews of leases and their conditions prior to the signing of the lease. Agency provides housing counselors certified by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Professional association of realtors serving Richland and Crawford Counties, Ohio. Members follow a code of ethics for real estate professionals and are provided continuing education opportunities. Association also provides resources to those looking for real estate.

Provides individual counseling, substance abuse counseling, and assists veterans with adjustment problems. Assists veterans in obtaining jobs, securing housing, and re-adjusting to being in the workforce and the community.

Rental subsidies and apartments available to adults who are disabled due to HIV/AIDS. Apartments have space for family members.

Maintains a list and provides information on sober housing and recovery residences. Recovery housing provides a sober living environment for individuals as part of their long term recovery plan. The living arrangement can be dormitory style living (most often in a building or center), a single family home, or an apartment. In most situations it is shared living which often means that there is shared bedroom space and shared common areas. The agency does not recommend or endorse recovery housing providers or provide direct referrals.

Provides a range of supportive services to help individuals who are experiencing homelessness find and maintain housing. Focuses on the development and preservation of permanent supportive, transitional, and affordable housing options.

Maintains a list of businesses and landlords who will rent living space to those who were formerly incarcerated and/or those with a criminal conviction on their record.

Provides supports needed by client (based on assessed needs) to continue living in the community. These waivers can be used to pay for a wide range of services to pay for housing, in-home services (such as help with meal preparation and household chores) and other services to maintain the independence of the client (such as transportation, help with budgeting, and life skills training as needed). There are three types of waivers depending on the level of the client's needs. The Individual Options (IO) Waiver is for people who may need a lot of help in their home and who may need many different kinds of services. The Level One Waiver is for people who do not need a lot of paid staff to provide services. Usually people using a Level One Waiver only need help with a few things or they have people who can help them with some of the things they need, like cooking meals, taking showers, or driving places. The Self-Empowered Life Funding (SELF) Waiver is for people who want to be in charge of some of their services. Those with a SELF Waiver can be in charge of hiring and training the people that provide services and manage their own budget for services. The board can help the individual select which waiver is right for them, and can help the client locate service providers who can accept the waiver.

The Day Shelter can assist individuals/families in locating affordable housing.

Helps those who are able to live independently in the community to locate safe and affordable housing. Offers a directory of available housing facilities, public and private. Emergency financial assistance may be available to assist with meeting rent and/or utility payments and security deposits.

Provides street outreach services in Montgomery County to persons experiencing street homelessness and living in places not meant for human habitation. These persons have also been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness or dually diagnosed. PATH staff refers their clients to providers for mental health care, substance abuse treatment, recovery programs, housing opportunities, and other community resources. PATH aims to help each individual examine their personal goals, achieve their potential, and improve their quality of life.

Provides payment assistance for utilities (gas and electric). Also offers rent payment assistance. Agency will first try to work out a solution between the renter and landlord (such as letting the renter make extended payments or extending the due date for rent). Amount of assistance given will vary with each case. Provides help with finding affordable housing that meets the client's budget and circumstances.