Jackson County

Local offices in Jackson County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Jackson County Job & Family Services

  25 E. South Street, Jackson, OH 45640

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and Ohio Works First cash assistance.Apply online
  • Child care and family servicesGet help with child care, kinship care, foster care, and child protection.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
  Call 740-286-4181DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountyjfs.org

• Housing help · County office

  Jackson Metropolitan Housing Authority

  249 W. 13th Street, Wellston, OH 45692

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a Section 8 housing voucher.Apply online
  Call 740-384-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonmha.com

• Public health · County office

  Jackson County Health Department

  102 Twin Oaks Drive, Jackson, OH 45640

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health, vaccination, primary care, and health education services.
  Call 740-286-5094DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountyhealthdepartment.net

• 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.
  Call 800-582-7277DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa7.org

• Veterans · County office

  Jackson County Veterans Service Office

  157 Broadway Street, Jackson, OH 45640

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and limited financial assistance.
  • Veterans transportationAsk about free rides for veterans to appointments at the local VA medical center.
  Call 740-286-3004DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncountyveterans.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Jackson County Emergency Management Agency

  200 Main Street, Jackson, OH

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet local information about emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 740-286-5630DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com

Jackson County, Ohio Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jackson County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Jackson 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

  Ohio Means Jobs Jackson County

  Also helps young people

  0.3 miles away

  25 E. South Street, PO Box 1006, Jackson, OH 45640

  Hours: M - F 8am-4pm; By Appointment

  Call 740-688-4201DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026

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 Jackson County

• Coalton
• Jackson
• Oak Hill
• Wellston

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