Summer Crisis Program will end on September 30, 2026:

Summer Crisis Program will end on September 30, 2026

 

More than 55,000 Ohio households served in 2025

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Warren County Community Services, Inc. (WCCS) are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.

 

The Summer Crisis Program will end on Sept. 30, 2026, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Service’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (HEAP).

 

The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households or those that have a disconnection notice, have been shut off, are trying to establish new service on their electric bill, require air conditioning, or those with a household member age 60 or older and/or a household member with a documented medical condition. Qualifying medical conditions can include lung disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asthma, and others.

 

To qualify for assistance, Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of up to seven members, and 60 percent of the State Median Income for a family of eight or more members. For a family of four, the annual income must be at or below $57,750.

 

To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with Warren County Community Services, Inc. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 513-970-6737 or online at https://wccs.itfrontdesk.com

 

Clients will need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

· Copies of their most recent energy bills.

· A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each household member 18 and over.

· Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.

· Proof of disability (if applicable).

· Physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health.

 

Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) program who meet the above criteria may also be eligible for assistance, or central air conditioning repairs, or may receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan.

 

 

For more information about the Summer Crisis Program, and what is needed to apply, contact Warren County Community Services, Inc at 513-970-6737. To be connected to your local Energy Assistance Provider visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.

 

WCCS’ mission is to strengthen the fabric of our community by providing services and connecting people to resources necessary for realizing their full potential for a quality life.

 

 

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For Immediate Release: For more information, contact:

September 9, 2026

 

Warren County Community Services, Inc. contact: Arlene Jones

arlenej@wccsinc.org