Ashtabula County
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Local offices in Ashtabula County
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Human services · County office
Ashtabula County Department of Job & Family Services
2924 Donahoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, and child care help.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help establishing and managing child support orders.Read more
- Adult protective servicesReport concerns about an adult age 60 or older who may be at risk of harm.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on acdjfs.org
Community action · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Ashtabula County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, utility bills, housing, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ashtabula.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority
3526 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or rental help through housing programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulamha.com
Public health · County office
Ashtabula County Health Department
12 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, nursing services, vital records, and environmental health help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulacountyhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ashtabula County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
4717 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Help here
- Behavioral health resourcesFind mental health and addiction treatment and recovery support resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulamhrs.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Ashtabula County Law Library
25 W. Jefferson St., B Wing, Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Legal research and formsUse legal research materials and find sample court forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulacounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Direction Home of Eastern Ohio
1030 N. Meridian Road, 2nd Floor, Niles, OH 44509
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding services that support older adults and people with disabilities at home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dheo.org
Veterans · County office
Ashtabula County Veterans Service Commission
1709 E. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, OH 44004
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help with VA benefits, emergency costs, and rides to medical appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency
17 N. Market St., Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet emergency alerts and information about preparing for and recovering from disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulacounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
OhioMeansJobs Ashtabula County
2924 Donahoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Help here
- Job search and training helpUse job search tools and get help with resumes, interviews, and training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on acdjfs.org
State office · State office
Ashtabula County Title Office
2 W. Walnut St., Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Vehicle titlesApply in person for vehicle title services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Ashtabula County District Library
Help here
- Library servicesGet access to library materials, programs, and digital resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on acdl.info
Ashtabula County, Ohio website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ashtabula County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
13815 Coit Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Ashtabula County Community Action Agency
2009 W Prospect Road, PO Box 2610, Ashtabula, OH 44005
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Ashtabula County
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
- 2-1-1 Ashtabula County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-874-8545 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988