Van Wert County
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Local offices in Van Wert County
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Human services · County office
Van Wert County Job and Family Services
114 E. Main St., Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, child care, and other family assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanwertcountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Van Wert County General Health District
1179 Westwood Dr., Suite 300, Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations and help with health concerns, environmental hazards, and food safety.
- WICContact the health district to ask about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanwertcountyhealth.org
Child support · County office
Van Wert County Child Support Enforcement Agency
114 E. Main St., Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanwertcountyohio.gov
Veterans · County office
Van Wert County Veterans Service Office
121 E. Main St., Room 101, Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, emergency assistance, and transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanwertcountyohio.gov
Emergency help · County office
Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency
1220 Lincoln Highway, Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for and responding to local emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanwertcountyohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Brumback Library
215 W. Main St., Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, programs, and public resources across the county library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brumbacklib.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Van Wert County Law Library
Van Wert County Courthouse, 121 E. Main St., 3rd floor, Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal reference materials at the county courthouse law library.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanwertcountyohio.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Westwood Behavioral Health Center
1158 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Mental health and addiction servicesGet assessment, counseling, crisis support, and alcohol or drug treatment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westwoodbehavioral.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
OhioMeansJobs Van Wert County
120 E. Main St., Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, job training, and other employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohioarea8wdb.org
State office · State office
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Van Wert License Agency
121 E. Main St., Room 207, Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the agency for in-person driver license and motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging 3
2423 Allentown Rd., Lima, OH 45805
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resourcesGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa3.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission
114 E. Main St., Suite 1, Van Wert, OH 45891
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about utility help, housing support, and other services for eligible county residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nocac.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 2-1-1
Help here
- Community information and referralsSearch for local help with basic needs and community services in Van Wert County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allen211.org
Van Wert County Website website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Van Wert 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
- United Way 2-1-1
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