Put-in-Bay

Local offices in Put-in-Bay

We have not checked Put-in-Bay on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Put-in-Bay

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Offices for all of Ottawa County

Put-in-Bay is in Ottawa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services

  8043 W State Route 163, Suite 200, Oak Harbor, OH 43449

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance through the county office.
  • Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.
  • Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about child or elder abuse and get help with protective services.
  Call 419-898-3688DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottawacountyjfsoh.gov

• Public health · County office

  Ottawa County Health Department

  1856 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet clinic, community health, environmental health, and vital records services.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 419-734-6800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ottawa.oh.us

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Ottawa County Law Library

  315 Madison Street, second floor, Port Clinton, OH 43452

  Help here

  • Legal research and public law libraryUse legal research materials and library services that are open to the public.
  Call 419-734-6845DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottawacountybarassociation.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas Free Legal Clinic

  315 Madison Street, Room 301, Port Clinton, OH 43452

  Help here

  • Free legal clinicPeople representing themselves can get general legal information and help at the free clinic.
  Call 419-734-6790DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottawacocpcourt.com

• Older adults · County office

  Ottawa County Senior Resources

  8180 W State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43452

  Help here

  • Senior and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get referrals, home care, delivered meals, and caregiver support.
  Call 419-898-6459DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ottawa.oh.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers in Fulton County.Read more
  Call 419-382-0624Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaofficeonaging.com

Everything in Ottawa 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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