Westerville

Local offices in Westerville

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Westerville Utility Billing

  21 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081

  Help here

  • Utility bills and payment helpAsk about a city utility bill or apply for eligible past-due bill help through Westerville Helps.Apply online
  Call 614-901-6430DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westerville.org

• Older adults · City office

  Westerville Senior Center

  350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, OH 43082

  Help here

  • Programs for adults 55 and olderAdults 55 and older can find classes, activities, support groups, and transportation information.
  Call 614-901-6560DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on parks.westerville.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Westerville City Hall

  21 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall to reach city staff or ask where to get help.
  Call 614-901-6400DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westerville.org

• Local office · City office

  Westerville Public Service Department

  370 Park Meadow Rd., Westerville, OH 43081

  Help here

  • Non-emergency city service requestsCall or submit a request about a non-emergency condition that needs city service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 614-901-6740DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westerville.org

• State office · State office

  Westerville Deputy Registrar License Agency

  17 Cherri Park Square, Westerville, OH 43081

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the deputy registrar for available driver license, identification, and vehicle registration services.
  Call 614-895-0258DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publicsafety.ohio.gov

• Library · City office

  Westerville Public Library

  126 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and attend library programs.Apply online
  Call 614-882-7277DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westervillelibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Westerville Parks & Recreation

  350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, OH 43082

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind classes, activities, facilities, and recreation programs for residents of different ages.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 614-901-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on parks.westerville.org

City of Westerville, OH website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Westerville

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Franklin County

Westerville is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services

  1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229

  Help here

  • Food, cash, medical, and child care assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, or child care help at one of the county's drop-off offices.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 844-640-6446DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyohio.gov

• Public health · City office

  Columbus Public Health WIC

  240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 614-645-7280DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbus.gov

• Child support · County office

  Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  80 E. Fulton Street, Columbus, OH 43215

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or enforcing child support orders, and accessing case services.
  Call 614-525-3275DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyohio.gov

• Human services · Regional office

  LSS 211 Central Ohio

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lssnetworkofhope.org

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

  880 E. 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other rental assistance programs.
  Call 614-421-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmhanet.com

• Public health · County office

  Franklin County Public Health

  280 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health services for county residents.
  Call 614-525-3160DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myfcph.org

Everything in Franklin 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