Bainbridge

Local offices in Bainbridge

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Bainbridge Utility Billing

  113 1/2 Dewey Street, Bainbridge, OH 45612

  Help here

  • Utility billingResidents can find utility billing documents and contact the village about their bills.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bainbridge45612.com

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Ohio 211

  Help here

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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org

• Local office · City office

  Bainbridge Municipal Building

  113 1/2 Dewey Street, Bainbridge, OH 45612

  Help here

  • Village government servicesResidents can contact village officials about local government matters.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bainbridge45612.com

• Library · County office

  Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch, Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library

  113 Dewey Avenue, Bainbridge, OH 45612

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use computers and WiFi, print, and attend programs.
  Call 740-702-4145DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crcpl.org

Village of Bainbridge website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bainbridge

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

Offices for all of Ross County

Bainbridge is in Ross County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  South Central Ohio Job and Family Services

  475 Western Ave., Suite B, Chillicothe, OH 45601

  Help here

  • Public benefitsAsk about food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.Read more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.Read more
  Call 740-773-2651DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scojfs.org

• Public health · County office

  Ross County WIC

  150 E. Second Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families with young children or a pregnancy can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 740-702-6709DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rosscountyhealth.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Ross County 2-1-1 Resource Line

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayross.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about subsidized housing and other housing assistance programs.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chillimha.com

• Public health · County office

  Ross County Health District

  150 E. Second Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601

  Help here

  • Public health clinicMake an appointment for vaccines, TB tests, HIV and hepatitis C testing, or pregnancy testing.
  Call 740-779-9652DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rosscountyhealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesContact the center to ask about mental health services for Ross County residents.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spvmhc.org

Everything in Ross 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.
• 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