Gratis
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Local offices in Gratis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Gratis Administrative Building
404 E. Harrison Street, Gratis, OH 45330
Help here
- Village servicesContact the village office for help with local government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofgratis.com
Utilities · City office
Gratis Utility Clerk
404 E. Harrison Street, Gratis, OH 45330
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsGet help paying water, sewer, and trash bills or resolving a billing issue.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofgratis.com
Library · Regional office
Marion Lawrence Public Library, Gratis
15 E. Franklin Street, Gratis, OH 45330
Help here
- Library servicesUse your library card to borrow books and other materials or get help finding information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gratispubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Preble County
Gratis is in Preble County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Preble County Job and Family Services
1500 Park Avenue, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for public benefits and finding family services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and your case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prebco.org
Public health · County office
Preble County Public Health
615 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, health information, and other public health services.
- WICGet nutrition support and WIC services for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on preblecountyhealth.org
Veterans · County office
Preble County Veterans Service Commission
1322 N. Barron St., Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits for you and your family.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prebco.org
Emergency help · County office
Preble County Emergency Management Agency
6818 US Route 127 N, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for local emergencies and available warming or cooling centers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prebco.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Preble County Mental Health and Recovery Board
100 E. Somers Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Mental health and addiction service connectionsGet connected with local mental health and addiction treatment and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pcmhrb.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority
308 Eaton-Lewisburg Road, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for housing assistance and get information about rental support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miamivalleycap.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