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Hopwa - Housing Opportunities For Persons Living With Hiv/aids | Equitas Health

370 Cline Avenue Suite 5, Mansfield, OH 44907

Access w/o Special Facilities|Designated Parking|Full Wheelchair Access|No Stairs in Service Delivery Areas.

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 guidelines: -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

Required documents

Documentable proof of crisis (need). 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). Other documents required to complete assistance request will be determined at appointment.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. Appointment only.
(419) 525-2437

Voice - voice | Main

Languages

Language Line.

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).

Fees

No fees.

Service area

Ashland County, Ohio
Richland County, Ohio
Huron County, Ohio

Description

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

Providing organization

Equitas Health

Provides comprehensive health services and case management for those living with HIV/AIDS.