Ravenna
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Local offices in Ravenna
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · County office
Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
2832 State Route 59, Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible Portage County residents.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on portagehousing.org
Utilities · City office
Ravenna Water Billing Office
530 N. Freedom St., Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help understanding or paying your water bill, starting or stopping service, and asking for a payment arrangement or eligible discount.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ravennaoh.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Ravenna Parks and Recreation
530 N. Freedom St., Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ravennaoh.gov
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Portage County Resource Center
253 S. Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interview skills, training, and referrals to employment services.
- Unemployment informationFind information and referrals about unemployment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on portagecounty-oh.gov
State office · State office
Ravenna Deputy Registrar License Agency
444 S. Meridian St., Suite 3, Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit the license agency for driver license and identification card services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Reed Memorial Library
167 E. Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use computers, or ask for information and reference help.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on reedlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Ravenna City Hall
210 Park Way, Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services and how to reach city departments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ravennaoh.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ravenna
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
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307
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
Community Legal Aid Services, 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
Community Action Council of Portage County
1036 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 917, Ravenna, OH 44266
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Portage County
Ravenna is in Portage County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Portage County Job and Family Services, Public Assistance
449 S. Meridian St., 2nd Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- Public benefitsGet help applying for food, cash, child care, and Medicaid benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portagecounty-oh.gov
Public health · County office
Portage County Health District WIC
999 E. Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portagehealth.net
Child support · County office
Portage County Child Support Enforcement Agency
449 S. Meridian St., Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portagecounty-oh.gov
Public health · County office
Portage County Health District
999 E. Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with local public health programs and services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portagehealth.net
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Portage
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall any time to find local help with health, housing, food, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211portage.org
Older adults · Regional office
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities
1949 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown, OH 44685
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding long-term care, transportation, meals, and other support services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhad.org
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 of Summit Medina 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