Hopwa - Housing Opportunities For Persons Living With Hiv/aids | Equitas Health
HOPWA assists Equitas Health clients and any HIV positive clients in paying rent, mortgage, electric, gas and water bills to prevent homelessness or interruption of utility service in an emergency situation. Case management services can include: budgeting, counseling, education, referrals to resources, advocacy, and transportation.
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211 Mansfield OH
Physical Address
410 Park Avenue West, Suite 5 (rear), Mansfield, OH 44906
Hours
Appointment only. * Call Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm to schedule.
Voice
Fax
(833) 968-0317
fax | This is an email fax system
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Application process
Telephone referrals accepted, Intake by appointment only. Those seeking this service will need to bring documents for determining eligibility: Identification, medical status (HIV positive), proof of county of residence (utility bill, award letter, lease agreement), and income verification (pay stubs, award letter, etc).
Fee
No fees.
Eligibility
HIV positive status. Household income must not exceed 300% of Federal Poverty Level. Reside in our service area. Documentation of proof of crisis. The HOPWA program is not available to people living in subsidized housing or people who have accessed the PIPP program. Strict eligibility guidleines: -REQUIRED: documentation of proof of attempted assistance at another local agency for rent/mortage &/or utilities PRIOR to applying through Equitas Health (EX: Catholic Charities, Community Action, Salvation Army) -CANNOT be receiving any form of subsidized housing -CANNOT be receiving/or have accessed PIPP assistance
Languages
Language Line We can also link with Catalyst for those who have visual and/or hearing impairment.
Service area
Morrow County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Richland County, Ohio Ashland County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Erie County, Ohio Seneca County, Ohio Huron County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio
Agency info
Equitas Health
Provides Ryan White case management, prevention, education and support services.