Alger
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Local offices in Alger
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Utilities · City office
Village Office
207 Angle Street, Alger, OH 45812
Help here
- Village services and utility billingAsk about water or sewer bills, payment status, service notices, reconnection, or other Village services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on thevillageofalger.gov
Library · Regional office
Alger Public Library
100 W. Wagner Street, Alger, OH 45812
Help here
- Library cards and materialsApply for a library card to borrow books, movies, games, and other materials.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on algerlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hardin County
Alger is in Hardin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hardin County Job and Family Services
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 150, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance programs.
- Child and family servicesGet help with child care, child welfare, and family support services.
- Employment servicesGet connected to jobs, training, and employment support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardinjfs.org
Child support · County office
Hardin County Child Support Enforcement Agency
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 220, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order and checking payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Kenton Hardin Health Department
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 120, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, health screenings, and birth records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardinhealth.org
Public health · Regional office
Hardin County WIC
950 Kohler Street, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhwpcac.org
Veterans · County office
Hardin County Veterans Service Commission
One Courthouse Square, Suite 170, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get advice about benefits and help applying for them.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyohio.gov
Older adults · County office
Hardin County Council on Aging
100 Memorial Avenue, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Senior center activitiesAdults age 60 and older can take part in activities at the senior center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Ohio 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-644-6211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988