Jefferson County

Local offices in Jefferson County

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

• Human services · County office

  Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services

  125 South Fifth Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, Medicaid, cash, and emergency help for eligible residents.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help opening a child support case, establishing parentage, or enforcing an order.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 740-282-0961DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority

  153 North Fifth Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
  Call 740-282-0994DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonmha.org

• Public health · County office

  Jefferson County Health Department

  500 Market Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Public health and vital recordsContact the health department for local public health services and county birth or death records.
  Call 740-283-8530DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery Board

  524 Madison Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and addiction services funded or coordinated by the board.
  Call 740-282-1300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jefferson County Law Library

  301 Market Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Public legal informationVisit the law library to use legal information and resources open to the public.
  Call 740-283-8553DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging Region 9

  1730 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, OH 43725

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesAsk about services that help older adults and people with disabilities live independently.
  Call 800-945-4250DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa9.org

• Veterans · County office

  Jefferson County Veterans Service Commission

  500 Market Street, Suite 310, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceContact the commission for help with veterans services and benefits.
  Call 740-283-8571DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency

  300 Airport Road, Wintersville, OH 43953

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet county information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
  Call 740-264-4646DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  OhioMeansJobs Jefferson County

  114 North Fourth Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Employment and job trainingGet help finding work, training for a job, or using workforce programs.Read more
  Call 740-282-0971DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Jefferson County Title Office, Steubenville

  301 Market Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Vehicle title servicesVisit the title office for vehicle title services and related transactions.
  Call 740-283-8509DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov

• State office

  Jefferson County Title Office, Rayland

  195 Rear Main Street, Rayland, OH 43943

  Help here

  • Vehicle title servicesVisit the title office for vehicle title services and related transactions.
  Call 740-859-0411DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov

• Library · County office

  Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County

  407 South Fourth Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, public computers, and other library services.
  Call 740-282-9782DirectionsWebsite

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

Jefferson County, Ohio website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jefferson County

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

Cities and towns in Jefferson County

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• Irondalenot checked yet
• Mingo Junction
• Mount Pleasantnot checked yet
• New Alexandrianot checked yet
• Raylandnot checked yet
• Richmondnot checked yet
• Steubenville
• Strattonnot checked yet
• Tiltonsville
• Toronto
• Wintersville
• Yorkville

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