Marion County
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Local offices in Marion County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Marion County Job & Family Services
363 W. Fairground St., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food, health, and cash assistance programs through the county agency.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care assistanceEligible families can apply for help paying for child care while they work, study, or train.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older adult to the agency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcjfs.com
Public health · County office
Marion Public Health WIC
181 S. Main St., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionpublichealth.org
Child support · County office
Marion County Child Support Enforcement Agency
620 Leader St., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage or child support orders and collecting or paying child support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcjfs.com
Housing help · Regional office
Marion Metropolitan Housing Authority
117 N. Greenwood St., Suite 12, Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceApply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionmha.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Ohio 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Public health · County office
Marion Public Health
181 S. Main St., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local health programs, immunizations, and birth or death certificates.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionpublichealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board
369 Kensington Pl., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis referralsFind local mental health and addiction services or call the county crisis line for urgent support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmadamhoh.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Marion County Law Library
222 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Legal information resourcesUse legal research materials and ask the law librarian for help finding information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.oh.us
Older adults · Regional office
Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging
2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario, OH 44906
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportConnect with services and support for older adults and caregivers in Huron County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa5ohio.org
Emergency help · County office
Marion County Emergency Management Agency
222 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about emergency preparedness and county response during disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.marion.oh.us
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Marion County
622 Leader St., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, training, and career planning.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionmeansjobs.com
Library · Regional office
Marion Public Library
445 E. Church St., Marion, OH 43302
Help here
- Library and information servicesBorrow books and other materials, use research resources, and get help finding information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Marion 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
Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission
372 E Center St, P.O. Box 779, Marion, OH 43301-0779
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Marion 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.
- 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
- 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