Lake County
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Local offices in Lake County
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Human services · County office
Lake County Department of Job and Family Services
177 Main Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Read more
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care if your family qualifies.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.Read more
- Child and adult protectionReport concerns about the safety or care of a child or adult.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Lake County General Health District
5966 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, health services, and help with birth or death records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lcghd.org
Public health · County office
Lake-Geauga WIC, Painesville
89 Chester Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lcghd.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority
189 First Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers for Lake County residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakehousing.org
Veterans · County office
Lake County Veterans Service Center
105 Main Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyohio.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lake County Emergency Management Agency
8505 Garfield Road, Mentor, OH 44060
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for disasters and large emergencies in Lake County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyohio.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lake County ADAMHS Board
One Victoria Place, Suite 205, Painesville, OH 44077
Help here
- Mental health and addiction referralsCall for help finding mental health or addiction services in Lake County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on helpthatworks.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
OhioMeansJobs Lake County
177 Main Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help looking for work, training for a job, or finding employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecountyohio.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
1700 East 13th Street, Suite 114, Cleveland, OH 44114
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for aging, disability, and long-term care services serving Geauga County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on areaagingsolutions.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Lifeline, Inc.
Help here
- Community and energy assistanceAsk about community support and home energy assistance for eligible Geauga County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lclifeline.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Lake County Law Library
47 North Park Place, Painesville, OH 44077
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal materials and ask the law librarian for help finding legal information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Morley Library
184 Phelps Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use research resources, or get help from library staff.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on morleylibrary.org
Local office · Regional office
211 Lake County
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 for free help finding food, housing, health care, utility assistance, and other local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211lake.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lake 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
- 211 Lake County
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