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Local offices in Gallia County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services
848 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and Medicaid through the county benefits office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliacountyoh.gov
Public health · County office
Gallia County WIC
499 Jackson Pike, Suite D, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliacohealth.gov
Child support · County office
Gallia County Child Support Enforcement Agency
848 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases through the county agency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliacountyoh.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Gallia Metropolitan Housing Authority
381 Buck Ridge Road, Apt. 14, Bidwell, OH 45614
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersThe housing authority offers public housing and rental assistance through housing vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliamha.org
Public health · County office
Gallia County Health Department
499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health, nursing, environmental health, and clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliacohealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, Gallia County Office
1591 State Route 160, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Community behavioral health supportCommunity behavioral health workers provide support in homes and other practical locations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on isbh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Gallia County Law Library
18 Locust St., Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Legal research resourcesResidents can access legal research resources at the county law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliacountyoh.gov
Human services · County office
Gallia County Children Services
848 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Child and family protectionThe agency investigates reports of child abuse and neglect and offers family and foster care services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliacountyoh.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging District 7
1 Acy Avenue, Jackson, OH 45640
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to services that support living safely at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa7.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Gallia County Council on Aging / Multi-Purpose Senior Citizens Center
1167 State Route 160, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Senior services and mealsOlder adults can get information, transportation, meals, and in-home support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa7.org
Veterans · County office
Gallia County Veterans Service Center
323 Upper River Road, Suite B, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help with VA benefit claims, pensions, and disability filings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliacountyoh.gov
Jobs and training · State office
OhioMeansJobs Gallia County
848 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help finding work and accessing job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on galliacountyoh.gov
State office
Gallia County Deputy Registrar License Agency
499 Jackson Pike, Suite C, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can get driver license, identification card, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Bossard Memorial Library
7 Spruce Street, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, programs, and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bossardlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gallia 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
SE Ohio Foodbank
1005 CIC Drive, Logan, OH 43138
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 Southeast and Central Ohio
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
Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency, Inc.
8010 North State, Route 7, P.O. Box 272, Cheshire, OH 45620
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Gallia County
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
OhioMeansJobs Gallia County
Also helps young people
4 miles away
848 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon - Thurs
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Ohio
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Area 7 Workforce Development Board
100 S. Limestone Street, Suite 418, Springfield, OH 45502
Workforce board
Office of Workforce Transformation
77 South High Street, 24th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Cities and towns in Gallia 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
- Ohio 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-644-6211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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