Nurses in Advanced Practice, Inc.

University of Cincinnati
College of Nursing
PO Box 210038
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038
513-357-4602

Project Title
Early Intervention Project at the Alternative Placement Centers in the Cincinnati Public School System
Grant Description
To continue a pilot program that is gathering data on the mental and behavioral health needs of children at risk for suspension and/or expulsion from the Cincinnati Public School System (CPS)
Focus Area
School-Based Child Health Interventions
Region Served
Hamilton County, OH
Award Amount
$33,000
Year Awarded
2000
Grant Duration
6 months

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Project Title
Family Health Clinic at Project Succeed Academy
Grant Description
To investigate provider status, revenue sources, and partnerships with other providers
Focus Area
School-Based Child Health Interventions
Region Served
Hamilton County, OH
Award Amount
$24,145
Year Awarded
1998
Grant Duration
12 months

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Project Title
Outreach to Homeless Youth
Grant Description
To expand an outreach program serving street youth in order to provide medical, mental health, and social services
Focus Area
Severe Mental Illness
Region Served
Hamilton County, OH
Award Amount
$200,000
Year Awarded
2000
Grant Duration
24 months
Results Anthony House is a medical and psychiatric clinic for the homeless and "throwaway" street youth of Cincinnati, many of who congregate around the University and some of whom are addicted to heroin. It is funded by The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and is a satellite of the Health Resource Center of Cincinnati, an Advanced Practice Nurse managed clinic for homeless people who have mental illnesses.

Anthony House is located in the Clifton area and is currently open Monday and Wednesday from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and staffed by Advanced Practice Nurses and a social worker. Services are based on requests and can include medical, psychiatric and social services, HIV and TB testing, clothes, food and referrals for housing, clinics and transportation. All services are free and confidential.

Anthony House was opened in September 2000 and although the number of people utilizing the services during the winter months was sparse, the numbers are expected to soar when the majority of the street youth return to Cincinnati in March and April. No identification is required to access care and anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness and is 26 years of age or younger may utilize the center. It is hoped that this disenfranchised population will see Anthony House for what it is-- a safe haven-- and will seek the care that is available.

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