Highland County
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Local offices in Highland County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Highland County Job and Family Services
1575 N. High St., Suite 100, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for county-administered cash and food assistance programs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order.
- Children and family servicesGet help with child welfare and family support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on highlandjfs.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Highland Metropolitan Housing Authority
8919 US Route 50, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing support for eligible low-income residents with disabilities and some families referred by Job and Family Services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettehighlandhousing.com
Public health · County office
Highland County Health Department
1487 N. High Street, Suite 400, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Public health nursingGet immunizations, blood pressure checks, TB testing, and health referrals.
- Vital recordsRequest birth or death certificates and other vital records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on highlandcountyhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, Highland County Office
100 S. High St., Suite 208, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the local office for behavioral health services and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on isbh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Highland County Law Library
105 N. High St., Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and ask the librarian for help finding information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiolegalhelp.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging District 7
1 Acy Avenue, Jackson, OH 45640
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to services that support living safely at home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa7.org
Veterans · County office
Highland County Veterans Service Commission
1575 N. High St., Suite 400, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.highland.oh.us
Emergency help · County office
Highland County Emergency Management Agency
1487 N. High St., Suite 600, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on highlandcountyema.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
OhioMeansJobs Highland County
1575 N. High St., Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, training, and other job search resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on omjhighlandcounty.com
State office · State office
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Highland County Office
1575 N. High St., Suite 502A, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit the local BMV office for driver license and identification services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Highland County District Library
10 Willettsville Pike, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, public computers, and other library services across the district.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on highlandco.org
Highland County Commissioners website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Highland 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
Freestore Foodbank
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204
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 Society of Greater Cincinnati
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
Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc.
1487 North High Street, Suite 500, Hillsboro, OH 45133-0838
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Highland 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
- 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