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Local offices in Allen County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Allen County Department of Job and Family Services
951 Commerce Pkwy., Lima, OH 45804
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for public benefits and get help with food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care and transportation supportAsk about child care and transportation support for eligible residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acjfs.org
Public health · State office
Allen County WIC
2138 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountypublichealth.org
Child support · County office
Allen County Child Support Enforcement Agency
200 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and requests to review an order.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountyohiochildsupport.com
Housing help · Regional office
Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
600 S. Main St., Lima, OH 45804
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing, rental assistance, and housing applications.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allenmha.com
Public health · County office
Allen County Public Health
219 E. Market St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health information, and help with public health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountypublichealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties
528 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery referralsContact the board for help finding local mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wecarepeople.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Allen County Law Library
101 N. Elizabeth St., Room 503, Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal reference materials and research resources at the law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acbaohio.com
Human services · County office
Allen County Children Services
123 W. Spring St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Child safety reportsCall to report suspected child abuse or neglect or ask about child safety services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountyohiocsb.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging 3
2423 Allentown Rd., Lima, OH 45805
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resourcesGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa3.org
Veterans · County office
Allen County Veterans Service Commission
301 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45802
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans and their families can ask for help with available benefits and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountyvsc.com
Emergency help · County office
Allen County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
2000 North West St., Lima, OH 45802
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allen-ema.com
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Allen County
951 Commerce Pkwy., Lima, OH 45804
Help here
- Job seeker assistanceGet help with job searches, career services, and training opportunities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on omjallen.com
State office
Ohio BMV Allen County Title Office
419 N. Elizabeth St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Vehicle titlesVisit the title office for vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Lima Public Library
650 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, information resources, and educational programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on limalibrary.com
Library · Regional office
Delphos Public Library
309 W. 2nd St., Delphos, OH 45833
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow library materials and use public information and learning resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on delphoslibrary.org
Library · Regional office
Bluffton Public Library
145 S. Main St., Bluffton, OH 45817
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow library materials and use public information and learning resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on blufftonpubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Allen 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
West Ohio Community Action Partnership
540 S. Central Avenue, Lima, OH 45804
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Allen 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 Allen County 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.
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