Buckeye Lake
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Local offices in Buckeye Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Buckeye Lake Village Public Works and Water Department
5192 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
Help here
- Water service and billingContact the department about village water service or pay your water bill online, by mail, or at the office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buckeyelakevillage.com
Utilities · County office
Licking County Water and Wastewater Billing Office
4455 Unit A Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
Help here
- Sewer billing and service inquiriesContact the billing office about Buckeye Lake sewer bills and service questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lickingcounty.gov
Local office · City office
Village Municipal Office
5192 Walnut Road SE, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
Help here
- Village government servicesVisit or call the office with questions about village government and local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buckeyelakevillage.com
Local office · Nonprofit
The Harbor Community Center
5312 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
Help here
- Community activities and eventsContact the center about community activities and events for residents in the Buckeye Lake region.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on theharborcommunitycenter.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Village Recreation Center
118 Third Street, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
Help here
- Parks and recreationContact the village about its parks and recreation facilities and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buckeyelakevillage.com
Village of Buckeye Lake website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Buckeye Lake
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
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
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
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
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
LEADS Inc.
159 Wilson Street, Newark, OH 43055
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Licking County
Buckeye Lake is in Licking County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Licking County Job & Family Services
74 S. 2nd Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, medical, and cash assistance through the agency.Apply online
- Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about a child or an older adult who may be unsafe.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingcountyjfs.com
Child support · County office
Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency
65 E. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Child support casesGet help understanding or managing a court-ordered child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingcounty.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority
144 W. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk the housing authority about affordable housing options and application availability.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingmha.org
Public health · County office
Licking County Health Department
675 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, vital records, and public health services for county residents.
- WICCall the WIC program to ask about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingcohealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties
1435 W. Main Street, Suite B, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Mental health and addiction service referralsContact the board for information about local mental health and addiction services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mhrlk.org
Older adults · Regional office
Licking County Aging Partners
1058 E. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and referrals that can help older adults live independently.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcap.org
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988