Monroe County
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Local offices in Monroe County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Monroe County Department of Job and Family Services
100 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Help here
- Food, cash, health, and child care benefitsApply for food, cash, health care, and child care assistance through the county office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county agency.
- Workforce servicesGet help finding work, training, and other employment services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecountyjfs.com
Public health · State office
Monroe County WIC
118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food, nutrition help, and referrals.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecountyohio.net
Public health · County office
Monroe County Health Department
118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Help here
- Public health and nursing servicesGet immunizations, testing, health records, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecountyohio.net
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mental Health and Recovery Board of Belmont, Harrison, and Monroe Counties
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery resourcesFind mental health and addiction services and crisis support for residents of Monroe County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhmboard.org
Older adults · Regional office
Buckeye Hills Regional Council Aging and Health
2585 Glendale Road, Marietta, OH 45750
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information about services and enrollment options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyehills.org
Veterans · County office
Monroe County Veterans Office
118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help finding and applying for benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monroeveterans.org
Emergency help · County office
Monroe County Emergency Management Agency
108 West Court Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and 911 address helpGet information about emergency preparedness and help with residential 911 addresses and floodplain permits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecountyohio.net
Jobs and training · State office
OhioMeansJobs Monroe County
100 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help with job searches, job readiness, and training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on omj15.com
State office · State office
Monroe County Title Office
101 N. Main Street, Room 25, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Help here
- Vehicle title servicesApply for vehicle title services at the county title office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Monroe County District Library
96 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help with research.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecounty.lib.oh.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monroe County
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
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
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 Southeast and Central Ohio
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
GMN Tri-County CAC, Inc.
615 North St., Caldwell, OH 43724
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Monroe 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