Darke County
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Local offices in Darke County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Darke County Job & Family Services
631 Wagner Avenue, Greenville, OH 45331
Help here
- Public assistance and social servicesApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance, or ask for help with family services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on darkecountyjfs.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Miami Valley Community Action Partnership, Darke County Office
1469 Sweitzer Street, Greenville, OH 45331
Help here
- Energy and basic needs assistanceApply for energy assistance and ask about help with basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvcap.com
Housing authority · Regional office
Darke County Metropolitan Housing Authority
1469 Sweitzer Street, Greenville, OH 45331
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and get help finding safe, affordable housing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvcap.com
Public health · County office
Darke County General Health District
300 Garst Avenue, Greenville, OH 45331
Help here
- Public health servicesGet county health services, including nursing, vaccines, environmental health, and vital records.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on darkecountyhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio
212 East Main Street, Greenville, OH 45331
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet outpatient mental health or substance use treatment and crisis support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on recoveryandwellnessohio.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Darke County Law Library
124 West Fifth Street, Greenville, OH
Help here
- Legal reference materialsUse legal reference materials and get help locating them; staff cannot give legal advice or fill out forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mydarkecounty.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportFind services that help older adults and caregivers in Darke County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on info4seniors.org
Veterans · County office
Darke County Veteran Services
611 Wagner Avenue, Greenville, OH 45331
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, emergency financial assistance, and rides to the Dayton VA Medical Center.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on darkecountyveterans.org
Emergency help · County office
Darke County Emergency Management Agency
5183 County Home Road, Greenville, OH 45331
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for emergencies and local disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on darkecountyema.org
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Darke County
603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville, OH 45331
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding a job or accessing job training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Darke County
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
Shared Harvest Foodbank
5901 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014
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 Western Ohio, 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
Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
719 S. Main Street, Dayton, OH 45402-2709
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Darke County
- Ansonia
- Arcanum
- Castinenot checked yet
- Gettysburgnot checked yet
- Gordonnot checked yet
- Greenville
- Hollansburgnot checked yet
- Ithacanot checked yet
- New Madison
- New Westonnot checked yet
- North Starnot checked yet
- Osgoodnot checked yet
- Palestinenot checked yet
- Pitsburgnot checked yet
- Rossburgnot checked yet
- Union City
- Versailles
- Wayne Lakesnot checked yet
- Yorkshirenot checked yet
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
- 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