updated November 3, 2021
Food, Transportation, Medicine 
- Foodbank of Dayton is open. Call (937) 461-0265 or visit website for Food distribution details.
- Dayton RTA buses are running as scheduled.
- Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, Bars, and Restaurants are open.
Staying Connected Check-in Service
The Ohio Department of Aging is offering a FREE, daily check-in by phone for Ohioans age 60 or older. This service can also connect you with aging network information and support.
Are/were you out of work because of Coronavirus?
- Apply for Ohio unemployment benefits online
- Call toll-free 1-877-644-6562 or TTY 1-614-387-8408, (excluding holidays). Agents are available to assist with PIN resets and take initial applications Monday through Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.
- Montgomery County Job Center is open - 1111 South Edwin C. Moses Blvd.| Dayton, Ohio | 45422 | (937) 225-JOBS (5627)
- Goodwill Easter Seals has job opportunities - (937) 461-4800
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PAU) - even if you are not eligible for state benefits, you may be eligible for PAU.
- Ohio is matching essential businesses with able workers. Find Ohio Jobs during COVID-19
Unemployment benefits are taxable. The IRS provides information on reporting your unemployment income on your federal tax return.
Mental health concerns
If you, your student, or a peer is experiencing a more extensive or crisis-related concern (such as severe depression, self-harm, harm to others, or suicidal ideation), please immediately contact one of the following resources:
- Crisis Care (937) 224-4646
- Crisis Text Line-Text CONNECT to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
- Drug and Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
- 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
- Dayton Children’s Crisis Center (for students 17 or younger)
- Monday through Friday 8:00 am - midnight
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 pm - midnight
Visit the ER during other times - Miami Valley Hospital or Kettering Medical Center ER - if 18 or older
- Monday through Friday 8:00 am - midnight
- Miami Valley Warmline: 937-528-7777 (Non-emergency support open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.)
Small Business Help
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance
The SBA will continue to support small businesses through this difficult time, and urges Dayton area businesses to visit www.sba.gov/coronavirus and follow @SBA_Columbus on Twitter or sign up for our newsletter for more updates.
Utilities
Ohio Consumers' Council - read the Winter Reconnect Order, which begins October 5, 2020.