Sandusky County
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Local offices in Sandusky County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Sandusky County Department of Job and Family Services
2511 Countryside Drive, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Food, cash, medical, and child care assistanceApply for help with food, cash, medical care, and child care costs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services, including establishing paternity and collecting payments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanduskycountydjfs.org
Public health · County office
Sandusky County WIC
2000 Countryside Drive, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scpublichealth.com
Community action · Nonprofit
WSOS Community Action Commission
Help here
- Community action and basic needs supportContact the agency for help with local basic needs and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wsos.org
Housing help · Regional office
Sandusky Metropolitan Housing Authority
1358 Mosser Drive, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Rental assistanceIncome-eligible residents may apply for help paying rent through housing subsidy programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanduskycounty.org
Public health · County office
Sandusky County Public Health
2000 Countryside Drive, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scpublichealth.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
North Central Behavioral Health Board
1200 North State Route 53, Tiffin, OH 44883
Help here
- Behavioral health resource connectionsGet connected to behavioral health resources and services in the region.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncbhb.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Sandusky County Law Library
100 N. Park Avenue, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Legal researchPeople representing themselves can use legal reference materials and online research by appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanduskycountyoh.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information about services that support health, safety, and independence.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaofficeonaging.com
Veterans · County office
Sandusky County Veterans Service Commission
2511 Countryside Drive, Suite B, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for available benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanduskycountyoh.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sandusky County Emergency Management Agency
2323 Countryside Drive, Suite B, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and help related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanduskycountyoh.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Sandusky County First Call for Help
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help and community resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwsandco.org
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Sandusky County
2511 Countryside Drive, Suite D, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training for a job, or connecting with employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sanduskycountydjfs.org
State office
Fremont Deputy Registrar License Agency
500 W. State Street, Suite C, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Driver license and vehicle registration servicesVisit for driver license and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
State office
Sandusky County Title Office
500 W. State Street, Suite B, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Vehicle titlesVisit for vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County
423 Croghan Street, Fremont, OH 43420
Help here
- Library materials and informationResidents can use library materials, information, and education resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on birchard.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sandusky 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
Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank
24 East Woodruff Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604
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
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership
127 S. Front Street, P.O. Box 590, Fremont, OH 43420
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Sandusky 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
- United Way of Sandusky County First Call for Help
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