South Charleston
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Local offices in South Charleston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village Water and Sewer Billing
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water and sewer bill in person, online, by mail, or in the secure drop box.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofsouthcharleston.org
Local office · City office
Village of South Charleston
35 South Chillicothe Street, South Charleston, OH 45368
Help here
- Village servicesVisit the village office for help with village services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofsouthcharleston.org
Library · County office
Houston Branch, Clark County Public Library
5 West Jamestown Street, South Charleston, OH 45368
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the branch to use library resources, internet access, and meeting space.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ccplohio.org
Village of South Charleston website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve South Charleston
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign & Logan Counties
20 N Murray, Springfield, OH 45503
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
Opportunities for Individual Change of Clark County, Inc.
920 W Main Street, Springfield, OH 45504
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clark County
South Charleston is in Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Clark County Department of Job and Family Services
1345 Lagonda Avenue, Springfield, OH 45503
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with public benefits through the county benefits office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help starting, enforcing, changing, or receiving child support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clarkcountyohiodjfs.gov
Public health · County office
Clark County Health Department WIC
2685 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505
Help here
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccchd.com
Housing help · Regional office
Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
2026 West Main Street, Springfield, OH 45504
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or learn about rental assistance programs serving Clark County.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smhaohio.gov
Public health · County office
Clark County Health Department
529 East Home Road, Springfield, OH 45503
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services such as vaccinations, health records, and environmental health help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccchd.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene and Madison Counties
1055 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505
Help here
- Mental health and addiction servicesGet connected to local mental health and addiction services and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mhrb.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Clark County Law Library
101 North Limestone Street, 3rd floor, Springfield, OH 45502
Help here
- Legal informationUse the law library to find legal information and resources; staff cannot give legal advice.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cclawlibrary.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.
- 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 211 Helpline
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