Geauga County
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Local offices in Geauga County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Geauga County Job and Family Services
12611 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Food, cash, and Medicaid assistanceApply for food, cash, and Medicaid assistance through the county benefits office.Apply online
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Child and adult protectionReport concerns about the safety or care of a child or vulnerable adult.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geaugajfs.org
State office · State office
Lake-Geauga WIC, Chardon Clinic
100 Parker Court, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lcghd.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with urgent needs and other challenges.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycleveland.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority
385 Center Street, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk for a paper application for public housing or a housing choice voucher at the office.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on geaugamha.org
Public health · County office
Geauga Public Health
12611 Ravenwood Drive, Floor 3, Room A301, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local health services, immunizations, and health records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gphohio.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services
13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use services for adults, children, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geauga.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Help Center
Help here
- Court self-help informationGet legal information and forms for some probate and juvenile court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geaugapjcourt.org
Older adults · Regional office
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
1700 East 13th Street, Suite 114, Cleveland, OH 44114
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for aging, disability, and long-term care services serving Geauga County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on areaagingsolutions.org
Older adults · County office
Geauga County Department on Aging
12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 200, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Senior and in-home servicesAsk about services and support that help older residents stay healthy, safe, and independent.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on departmentonaging.geauga.oh.gov
Veterans · County office
Geauga County Veterans Services
12611 Ravenwood Drive, Second Floor, Suite 260, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help filing claims for veterans benefits.
- Temporary financial helpAsk about temporary help with rent, utilities, or food for eligible veterans and their families.
- Veterans medical transportationArrange rides to and from VA medical appointments.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.co.geauga.oh.us
Emergency help · County office
Geauga County Emergency Management Agency
12518 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind county emergency plans, hazard information, and preparedness resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bocc.geauga.oh.gov
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Geauga Career Center
12611 Ravenwood Drive, Second Floor, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geaugajfs.org
State office · State office
Ohio BMV Geauga County Title Office
12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 100, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Vehicle titlesVisit the county title office for motor vehicle title services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Geauga County Public Library
12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for books, digital resources, programs, and public learning services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on geaugalibrary.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Geauga 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
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
13815 Coit Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
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
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
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
Lifeline for the Empowerment & Development of Consumers, Inc.
PO Box 496, Painesville, OH 44077
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Geauga 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.
- 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
- 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