Licking County
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Local offices in Licking County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Licking County Job & Family Services
74 S. 2nd Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, medical, and cash assistance through the agency.Apply online
- Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about a child or an older adult who may be unsafe.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingcountyjfs.com
Child support · County office
Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency
65 E. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Child support casesGet help understanding or managing a court-ordered child support case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingcounty.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority
144 W. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk the housing authority about affordable housing options and application availability.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingmha.org
Public health · County office
Licking County Health Department
675 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, vital records, and public health services for county residents.
- WICCall the WIC program to ask about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingcohealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties
1435 W. Main Street, Suite B, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Mental health and addiction service referralsContact the board for information about local mental health and addiction services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mhrlk.org
Older adults · Regional office
Licking County Aging Partners
1058 E. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and referrals that can help older adults live independently.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lcap.org
Veterans · County office
Licking County Veterans' Service Commission
935 Buckeye Avenue, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Veterans assistanceAsk about emergency help with food, housing, and utilities for eligible veterans and their families.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Licking County Emergency Management Agency
285 Wilson Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind county emergency preparedness information and contact the agency with questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ema.lickingcounty.gov
Local office · Regional office
Pathways of Central Ohio 2-1-1
Help here
- Community information and crisis referralsCall or text 2-1-1 for free, confidential referrals to local help at any time.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pathwaysofcentralohio.com
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Licking County
998 E. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career counseling, resumes, and training options.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiomeansjobslickingcounty.com
Library · County office
Licking County Library
101 W. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
Help here
- Library and research servicesUse library materials, computers, research help, and learning resources.
- Law library resourcesUse local legal research materials and computers at the Downtown Newark Library; staff cannot give legal advice.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lickingcountylibrary.org
Licking County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Licking 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
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
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 Southeast and Central Ohio
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
LEADS Inc.
159 Wilson Street, Newark, OH 43055
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Licking 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
- Pathways of Central Ohio 2-1-1
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