Elmore
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Local offices in Elmore
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with urgent needs and other challenges.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycleveland.org
Local office · City office
Village of Elmore Office
344 Rice St., Elmore, OH 43416
Help here
- Village servicesVisit or call the village office for help with village services and information.
- Utility billingPay your village utility bill online or contact the village office for billing help.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on village.elmore.oh.us
Library · Regional office
Harris-Elmore Public Library
328 Toledo St., Elmore, OH 43416
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital items, use computers, and join library programs.
- Job and career resourcesUse job search resources, unemployment information, and resume tools at the library.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harriselmorelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elmore
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
Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank
24 East Woodruff Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604
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
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership
127 S. Front Street, P.O. Box 590, Fremont, OH 43420
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ottawa County
Elmore is in Ottawa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services
8043 W State Route 163, Suite 200, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance through the county office.
- Child supportGet help establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order.
- Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about child or elder abuse and get help with protective services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottawacountyjfsoh.gov
Public health · County office
Ottawa County Health Department
1856 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Help here
- Public health servicesGet clinic, community health, environmental health, and vital records services.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ottawa.oh.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Ottawa County Law Library
315 Madison Street, second floor, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Help here
- Legal research and public law libraryUse legal research materials and library services that are open to the public.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottawacountybarassociation.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas Free Legal Clinic
315 Madison Street, Room 301, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Help here
- Free legal clinicPeople representing themselves can get general legal information and help at the free clinic.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottawacocpcourt.com
Older adults · County office
Ottawa County Senior Resources
8180 W State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43452
Help here
- Senior and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get referrals, home care, delivered meals, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ottawa.oh.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers in Fulton County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaofficeonaging.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.
- 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
Talk to a person
- United Way 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