Legal
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You can talk with an advocate any time. It is free and private, and they can help you make a safety plan.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233
- 911Emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineText 988
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Programs in Ohio
Ohio programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Domestic Violence Services
Ohio supports local programs that provide shelter and services to people experiencing domestic violence.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Free legal help in Ohio
Legal aid groups funded by the Legal Services Corporation give free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, to people with low incomes.
- Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Serves Columbiana County, Mahoning County, Medina County, Portage County, Stark County, Summit County, Trumbull County, Wayne County
Call 800-998-9454Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Serves Adams County, Athens County, Belmont County, Carroll County, Coshocton County, Delaware County, Fairfield County, Fayette County and 28 more
Call 614-221-7201Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.
Serves Allen County, Ashland County, Auglaize County, Champaign County, Clark County, Crawford County, Darke County, Defiance County and 24 more
Call 888-534-1432Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Serves Brown County, Butler County, Clermont County, Clinton County, Hamilton County, Highland County, Warren County
Call 513-241-9400Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Serves Ashtabula County, Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lake County, Lorain County
Call 216-687-1900Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Talk to a person
- Ohio 211
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