Gann (Brinkhaven)

Local offices in Gann (Brinkhaven)

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Nonprofits that serve Gann (Brinkhaven)

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Offices for all of Knox County

Gann (Brinkhaven) is in Knox County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Knox County Job & Family Services

  117 East High Street, 3rd & 4th Floors, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

  Help here

  • Public assistanceVisit or contact the office to ask about public assistance programs.Read more
  • Child supportThe office helps establish and enforce child support orders and determine parentage.Read more
  • Children and family servicesThe office helps protect children and support families in Knox County.
  Call 740-397-7177DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.knox.oh.us

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority

  201A West High Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceThe housing authority helps residents find information about affordable housing and housing assistance.
  Call 740-397-8787DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxmha.org

• Public health · County office

  Knox Public Health

  11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get public health information and services, including immunizations and disease prevention.
  • WICWIC provides eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.
  Call 740-392-2200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxhealth.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging

  2131 Park Avenue West, Suite 100, Ontario, OH 44906

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to in-home help and community services.Read more
  Call 419-524-4144DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa5ohio.org

• Veterans · County office

  Knox County Veteran Services

  105 East Chestnut Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families learn about and apply for benefits and services.
  Call 740-393-6742DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.knox.oh.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Knox County Emergency Management Agency

  11540 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessThe agency shares information to help residents prepare for emergencies and disasters.
  Call 740-393-6772DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.knox.oh.us

Everything in Knox 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