West Lafayette
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Local offices in West Lafayette
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
Ohio 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for daily needs and longer-term support.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Local office · City office
Village of West Lafayette
113 East Railroad Street, West Lafayette, OH 43845
Help here
- Village government helpContact the village office with questions or requests about village services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westlafayettevillage.com
Library · Regional office
West Lafayette Branch Library
601 E Main Street, West Lafayette, OH 43845
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on coshoctonlibrary.org
Village of West Lafayette, Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve West Lafayette
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
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission
120 N. 4th Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Coshocton County
West Lafayette is in Coshocton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Coshocton County Job and Family Services
725 Pine Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesApply for food and other public assistance programs through the county agency.
- Child supportGet help establishing or changing child support and medical support orders.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care while you work, attend school, or train for a job.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coshoctonjfs.org
Public health · County office
Coshocton County WIC
637 Chestnut Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coshoctoncounty.net
Housing help · Regional office
Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority
823 Magnolia Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Help here
- Public housingAsk about applying for income-based public housing in Coshocton.
- Housing Choice VouchersAsk about applying for a voucher to help pay rent with a private landlord.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on coshoctonmha.org
Public health · County office
Coshocton Public Health District
637 Chestnut Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Help here
- Public health programsGet health screenings, immunizations, and help with disease prevention programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coshoctoncounty.net
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Coshocton Behavioral Health Choices
610 Walnut Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the local behavioral health agency about available care and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coshoctonbhc.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Coshocton County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division
426 Main Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and plain-language resources for people representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coshoctoncounty.net
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
Talk to a person
- Ohio 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-644-6211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988