Paulding County
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Local offices in Paulding County
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Human services · County office
Paulding County Job and Family Services
250 Dooley Drive, Suite B, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Public assistanceAsk about county public assistance programs and how to apply.
- OhioMeansJobs CenterGet help finding a job, building a resume, or accessing job training.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pauldingcountyoh.com
Public health · County office
Paulding County WIC
800 East Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pauldingcountyhealth.com
Child support · County office
Paulding County Child Support Enforcement Agency
201 East Caroline Street, Suite 1, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and related forms and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pauldingcountyoh.com
Public health · County office
Paulding County Health Department
800 East Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, nursing clinics, and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pauldingcountyhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Westwood North
501 McDonald Pike, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the local behavioral health provider for information about available services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pauldingcountyoh.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local support and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaofficeonaging.com
Veterans · County office
Paulding County Veterans Service Office
810 East Perry Street, Suite A, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans and their families can ask about local services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pauldingcountyoh.com
Emergency help · County office
Paulding County Emergency Management Agency
451 McDonald Pike, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and guidance on preparing for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pauldingcountyohioema.com
State office
Paulding County BMV Title Office
115 North Williams Street, Room B-3, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Vehicle titlesVisit the title office for help with vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Paulding County Carnegie Library
205 South Main Street, Paulding, OH 45879
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, online resources, and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pauldingcountylibrary.com
Paulding County Commissioner’s Office website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Paulding 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
West Ohio Food Bank
1380 East Kibby Street, Lima, OH 45804
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
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, Inc.
1933 E. Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Paulding 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
- 211 Ohio
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