Youngstown
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Local offices in Youngstown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Youngstown Water Department Customer Service
City Hall, 26 South Phelps Street, 1st Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Water account and bill helpGet help with your water account, billing, payment options, or a change of service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on youngstownohio.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Help Network of Northeast Ohio
Help here
- 211 information and referralCall 211 any time to find local help with housing, food, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on helpnetworkneo.org
Public health · City office
Youngstown City Health Department
9 West Front Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about health programs, clinics, disease control, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on youngstownohio.gov
State office · State office
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Youngstown License Agency
2950 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44509
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the license agency for driver license and state identification card services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, Main Library
305 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow materials or use computers and digital services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on libraryvisit.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Richard W. and Eugenia C. Atkinson Recreation Center
903 Otis Street, Youngstown, OH 44510
Help here
- Recreation programsAsk about recreation programs and activities offered at the city recreation center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on youngstownohio.gov
City of Youngstown, Ohio website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Youngstown
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley
2805 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown, OH 44509
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
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
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
Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership
1325 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44504-1702
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mahoning County
Youngstown is in Mahoning County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services
345 Oakhill Avenue, Entrance D, Youngstown, OH 44502
Help here
- Food, cash, medical and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, medical and child care help for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoningcountyoh.gov
Public health · County office
Mahoning County Public Health WIC, Austintown Clinic
50 Westchester Drive, Austintown, OH 44515
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoninghealth.org
Public health · County office
Mahoning County Public Health WIC, Boardman Clinic
3910 Hillman Way, Youngstown, OH 44512
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoninghealth.org
Public health · County office
Mahoning County Public Health WIC, Youngstown Office
345 Oak Hill Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoninghealth.org
Child support · County office
Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency
345 Oakhill Avenue, Entrance D, Youngstown, OH 44502
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing or enforcing a child support order.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on csea.mahoningcountyoh.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority
131 West Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing and other affordable housing programs when applications are accepted.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ymhaonline.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
- Help Network of Northeast Ohio
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.
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