This page contains updates and resources regarding SELF and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Status of Offices: SELF’s offices remained closed during Ohio’s stay-at-home order, however, staff have returned to the buildings. SELF offices are still closed to the public, aside from classes requiring clients to be present in-person.
Energy Assistance
The Summer Crisis and Home Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP) are available at SELF July 1 – September 30, 2020.
In person appointments are NOT required for the 2020 Summer Crisis program.
An application may be downloaded here:
The application may also be picked up outside either of SELF’s offices:
Hamilton: 1790 S. Erie Hwy, 45011
Middletown: 930 9th Ave, 45044
Learn more about requirements and documents needed to receive assistance here.
SELF Classes
SELF is still providing classes at this time, many available virtually or in-person with social distancing options available.
Learn the status of classes here.
COVID-19 Resources
Social Security is available by phone: 800-772-1213, 8am – 5pm M-F. Find your local SS office here.
Social Security is available online!
- Please encourage your clients to call or take advantage of our secure and convenient online services to:
- Apply for Retirement, Disability, and Medicare benefits;
- Use the mySocialSecurity account to estimate benefits, check the status of an application/appeal, or print a benefit verification letter;
- New in Ohio: Request a replacement Social Security card using the mySocialSecurity account;
- New: Upload forms/documents for Medicare Part B Special Enrollment Period online!! Go to www.ssa.gov/medicare and scroll down to “Already Enrolled in Medicare” or go directly to www.ssa.gov/Medicare-PartB-SEP.
- Our updated retirement hub page www.ssa.gov/retire is easy to follow, with Learn-Apply-Manage sections. The retirement page also links directly to our calculators which help you drill down into benefit information!
COVID-19 Resources for Parents
Food Assistance in Butler County
The Ohio Means Jobs center (located at 4631 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH 45014) is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm for computer, printer or fax use for work or service related requests.