Winter Crisis Program | Breathing Association

Applicant must have at least one household member who is a US citizen, legal resident, or qualified alien. Households at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection, need to re-connect service that has been shut off, need to transfer or establish new service, or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel.

Proof of citizenship or resident status for all household members. Photo ID for head of household. Social security cards for all household members. Proof of income for the 30 days before the appointment (anyone in HH 18 and older). All unearned income. Documentation of zero income. If self-employed: IRS 1040 with all schedules or tax transcript. Seasonal must report 12 months income. Gas and electric bills (or bulk fuel bill and electric bill).

Call during administrative hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm.

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Appointment required. Homebound clients may request a home visit or virtual appointment. In order to get their entire confirmation number, clients should listen to the entire IVR message when setting an appointment. The Breathing Association's Winter Crisis program starts November 1, 2025 and will end March 31, 2026. Appointments are made via phone by calling 380-213-1444, online, or email [email protected] to request an appointment. The (WCP) can pay for gas and electric disconnections, transfers, and new service. It can also assist with bulk fuels such as propane, fuel oil, and wood. Consumers can also call and request to have an application mailed to their home address. Appointment hours will vary.

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Ohio Franklin County, Ohio