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Local offices in Eaton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Eaton Utility Billing
328 N. Maple Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the utility clerks to start water or sewer service or ask a billing question.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofeaton.org
Older adults · County office
Preble County Senior Activities Center
800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Senior activities and wellness programsAdults age 60 and older can ask about activities, wellness programs, and support services.
- Senior transportationOlder residents can call to ask about rides to appointments, shopping, and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prebleseniorcenter.org
State office
Preble County Driver Testing Station
542 North Barron Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Driver testingVisit the station for driver license exams offered through the Ohio BMV partnership.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prebco.org
Library · Regional office
Brooke-Gould Memorial Library
301 N. Barron Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Library materials and public accessUse the library's books, technology, programs, and other learning resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on preblelibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Eaton City Building
328 N. Maple Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city departments and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofeaton.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Eaton Youth Center
306 Seven Mile Drive, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Community meeting and event spaceGroups can reserve the center for meetings, classes, and community events.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofeaton.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Eaton
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
Shared Harvest Foodbank
5901 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
The Foodbank, Inc.
56 Armor Place, Dayton, OH 45417
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
Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
719 S. Main Street, Dayton, OH 45402-2709
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Preble County
Eaton is in Preble County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Preble County Job and Family Services
1500 Park Avenue, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for public benefits and finding family services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and your case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prebco.org
Public health · County office
Preble County Public Health
615 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, health information, and other public health services.
- WICGet nutrition support and WIC services for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on preblecountyhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Preble County Mental Health and Recovery Board
100 E. Somers Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Mental health and addiction service connectionsGet connected with local mental health and addiction treatment and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcmhrb.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Preble County Law Library
101 East Main St., Courthouse 3rd Floor, Eaton, OH 45320
Help here
- Legal information resourcesUse legal information and resources with help from the law librarian.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiolegalhelp.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet connected with services that help older adults and caregivers in Preble County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on info4seniors.org
Older adults · County office
Preble County Council on Aging
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the county aging service for information about help for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prebco.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
- Ohio 211
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