Fort Recovery
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Local offices in Fort Recovery
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water & Sewer Utilities
201 South Main Street, Fort Recovery, OH 45846
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceApply for water service or contact the village about water and sewer utilities.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortrecoveryohio.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Ohio 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Local office · City office
Village Administration
201 South Main Street, Fort Recovery, OH 45846
Help here
- Village officeContact the village office for local government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortrecoveryohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Fort Recovery Public Library
113 North Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH 45846
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use research resources, and attend library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fortrecoverylibrary.org
Village of Fort Recovery, Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fort Recovery
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
West Ohio Food Bank
1380 East Kibby Street, Lima, OH 45804
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 Western Ohio, Inc.
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
West Ohio Community Action Partnership
540 S. Central Avenue, Lima, OH 45804
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mercer County
Fort Recovery is in Mercer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Mercer County Job & Family Services
220 W Livingston St, Suite 10, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesGet help with public benefits and services for children and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyoh.gov
Child support · County office
Mercer County Child Support Enforcement Agency
220 W Livingston St, Suite 4, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyoh.gov
Housing authority · County office
Mercer County Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental assistance to help pay for housing in the private market.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyha.org
Public health · County office
Mercer County Health District
220 W Livingston St, Suite B152, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about local public health services and clinics.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children with nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mchdohio.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Mercer County Law Library
101 N Main St, Room 206, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Law libraryUse the law library to find legal research materials.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyoh.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging 3
2423 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH 45805
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa3.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.
- 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