Mahoning County
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Local offices in Mahoning County
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Human services · County office
Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services
345 Oakhill Avenue, Entrance D, Youngstown, OH 44502
Help here
- Food, cash, medical and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, medical and child care help for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoningcountyoh.gov
Public health · County office
Mahoning County Public Health WIC, Austintown Clinic
50 Westchester Drive, Austintown, OH 44515
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoninghealth.org
Public health · County office
Mahoning County Public Health WIC, Boardman Clinic
3910 Hillman Way, Youngstown, OH 44512
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoninghealth.org
Public health · County office
Mahoning County Public Health WIC, Youngstown Office
345 Oak Hill Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoninghealth.org
Child support · County office
Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency
345 Oakhill Avenue, Entrance D, Youngstown, OH 44502
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing or enforcing a child support order.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csea.mahoningcountyoh.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority
131 West Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing and other affordable housing programs when applications are accepted.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ymhaonline.com
Public health · County office
Mahoning County Public Health
50 Westchester Drive, Austintown, OH 44515
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services and help with health concerns in the community.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoninghealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board
222 West Federal Street, Suite 201, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Mental health and recovery service informationFind information about local mental health and addiction recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoningcountyoh.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Mahoning County Law Library
120 Market Street, 4th Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal reference materials and ask the law librarian for help finding information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maps.mahoningcountyoh.gov
Human services · County office
Mahoning County Children Services
222 West Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Child safety and family servicesReport concerns about child abuse or neglect and ask about family support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoningcountyoh.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Direction Home of Eastern Ohio (Area Agency on Aging 11)
5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Suite 2685, Niles, OH 44446
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet connected with local services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa11.org
Veterans · County office
Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission
345 Oak Hill Avenue, Entrance A, Suite 100, Youngstown, OH 44502
Help here
- Veterans benefits and basic needs helpEligible veterans can get help with benefits claims and basic needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mahoningcountyoh.gov
Emergency help · County office
Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency
700 Industrial Road, Youngstown, OH 44509
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gis.mahoningcountyoh.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Help Network of Northeast Ohio
Help here
- 211 resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as housing, food, utilities and crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helpnetworkneo.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
OhioMeansJobs Mahoning County
127 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, OH 44512
Help here
- Job search and career supportUse free computers and get help with resumes, interviews, career choices and training options.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on omjworkforce.com
State office
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Deputy Registrar, Youngstown
2950 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing and other Bureau of Motor Vehicles services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
305 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources and librarian help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on libraryvisit.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Mahoning County, closest to the center of Youngstown first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Nottingham Food Pantry
57 miles from the center of Youngstown18316 Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 44110, 44112, and 44119; call ahead
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Martin de Porres Family Center
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
58 miles from the center of Youngstown1264 E 123rd St, Cleveland, OH 44108
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in Cuyahoga or Lorain counties
What to bring: Photo ID is required. First-time visitors must register in person with photo ID and proof of residency and household members.
Listed on ccdocle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Rydzewski Family Healthy Choice Market
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
58 miles from the center of Youngstown15500 South Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed1 PM to 7 PM
- Thu4 PM to 7 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Income-eligible neighbors
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mahoning 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
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley
2805 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown, OH 44509
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
Community Legal Aid Services, 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
Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership
1325 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44504-1702
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Mahoning 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
- Help Network of Northeast Ohio
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