Portsmouth
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Local offices in Portsmouth
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Portsmouth Public Utilities
605 Washington St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Help here
- Water billing and serviceAsk about water bills, collections, and water service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on portsmouthohio.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
OhioMeansJobs Scioto County
433 Third St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career information, and workforce services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jfs.ohio.gov
Local office · City office
Portsmouth City Hall
728 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Help here
- City government servicesContact the City Manager’s Office for help with city government services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on portsmouthohio.org
City of Portsmouth, Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Portsmouth
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
Freestore Foodbank
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204
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
Community Action Organization of Scioto County, Inc.
433 Third Street, P.O. Box 1525, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Scioto County
Portsmouth is in Scioto County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Scioto County Department of Job and Family Services
710 Court Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food assistance, cash assistance, and Medicaid.
- Social services and child careGet help with child care, pregnancy related services, and non-emergency transportation.
- Adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
- Child protective servicesReport suspected child abuse or neglect and ask about family support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sciotocountyjfs.com
Public health · County office
Scioto County WIC
411 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sciotocountyhealth.com
Child support · County office
Scioto County Child Support Enforcement Agency
710 Court Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing child support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sciotocountyjfs.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority
410 Court Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about housing assistance and its programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pmha.us
Human services · Regional office
Ohio 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 for help finding local health and social services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Public health · County office
Scioto County Health Department
612 Sixth Street, Suite D, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sciotocountyhealth.com
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