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Local offices in Dresden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Dresden Municipal Building
904 Chestnut Street, Dresden, OH 43821
Help here
- Village office helpContact the village office about local government services and village information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofdresden.com
Utilities · City office
Dresden Water Clerk
904 Chestnut Street, Dresden, OH 43821
Help here
- Water billingContact the water clerk about your village water bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofdresden.com
Library · Regional office
Dresden Branch Library
816 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on muskingumlibrary.org
Older adults · City office
Dresden Senior Center
1348 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821
Help here
- Senior centerContact the senior center about services and activities for older residents.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofdresden.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Muskingum County
Dresden is in Muskingum County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Muskingum County Job & Family Services
445 Woodlawn Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyjfs.com
Child support · County office
Muskingum County Child Support Enforcement Agency
1830 East Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child and medical support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyjfs.com
Public health · County office
Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department
207 N. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on zmchd.org
Public health · County office
Muskingum County WIC Program
205 N. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on zmchd.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority
407 Pershing Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance when the program waitlist is open.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on zanesvillehousing.org
Veterans · County office
Muskingum County Department of Veterans Services
225 Underwood St., Room 500, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and temporary emergency financial aid.
- Veterans medical transportationEligible veterans can arrange rides to VA medical centers in Columbus and Chillicothe.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyoh.gov
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988