Jackson County
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Local offices in Jackson County
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Human services · County office
Jackson County Job & Family Services
25 E. South Street, Jackson, OH 45640
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and Ohio Works First cash assistance.Apply online
- Child care and family servicesGet help with child care, kinship care, foster care, and child protection.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountyjfs.org
Public health · County office
Jackson County Health Department
102 Twin Oaks Drive, Jackson, OH 45640
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health, vaccination, primary care, and health education services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountyhealthdepartment.net
Public health · Nonprofit
Jackson County WIC
73-A East Huron Street, Jackson, OH 45640
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jvcai.org
Housing authority · County office
Jackson Metropolitan Housing Authority
249 W. 13th Street, Wellston, OH 45692
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a Section 8 housing voucher.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonmha.com
Veterans · County office
Jackson County Veterans Service Office
157 Broadway Street, Jackson, OH 45640
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and limited financial assistance.
- Veterans transportationAsk about free rides for veterans to appointments at the local VA medical center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountyveterans.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging District 7
1 Acy Avenue, Jackson, OH 45640
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to services that support living safely at home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa7.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc.
118 S. New York Avenue, Wellston, OH 45692
Help here
- Energy and utility assistanceApply for HEAP, PIPP, and other utility assistance programs.Apply online
- Head StartAsk about enrolling a young child in Head Start.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jvcai.org
Emergency help · County office
Jackson County Emergency Management Agency
200 Main Street, Jackson, OH
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet local information about emergency preparedness and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Jackson County, Ohio Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Jackson 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
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