513Relief Bus

About the Program

Category: Health (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

The Hamilton County Equity and Resource Mobile Tech Bus (also known as the 513Relief Bus) is a one-stop mobile resource center that brings services directly to residents who need them the most. The administration initially relied in 2021 and 2022 on a borrowed bus from a local health care partner, but needed a more high-tech one at its disposal that could serve more needs. The new high-tech bus that rolled out in January 2023 brings even more services to underserved communities, including dentistry. It is well documented that long-standing systemic health and social inequities have put racial and ethnic minority groups, as well as those from lower income families, at increased risk of getting sick. The 513Relief Bus was launched in June 2021 at a Juneteenth festival to bring vaccines and other critical health care access to the historically vulnerable populations within Hamilton County. It connects residents with federal, state and local programs designed to help families find stability in challenging times. The 513Relief Bus removes barriers to access. It’s smart, convenient and delivers services in a way that’s never been done before in our region. It was launched at the height of the pandemic to connect residents with federal, state and local programs designed to help families find stability in challenging times.