Mercer County
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Local offices in Mercer County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Mercer County Job & Family Services
220 W Livingston St, Suite 10, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesGet help with public benefits and services for children and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyoh.gov
Child support · County office
Mercer County Child Support Enforcement Agency
220 W Livingston St, Suite 4, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyoh.gov
Housing help · County office
Mercer County Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental assistance to help pay for housing in the private market.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyha.org
Public health · County office
Mercer County Health District
220 W Livingston St, Suite B152, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about local public health services and clinics.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children with nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mchdohio.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Mercer County Law Library
101 N Main St, Room 206, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Law libraryUse the law library to find legal research materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyoh.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging 3
2423 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH 45805
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet connected to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa3.org
Veterans · County office
Mercer County Veterans Service Office
220 W Livingston St, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Veterans assistanceContact the office for help with veterans services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyoh.gov
Emergency help · County office
Mercer County Emergency Management Agency
321 Riley St, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Emergency managementContact the agency for local emergency preparedness and response information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercercountyoh.gov
Jobs and training · State office
OhioMeansJobs Mercer County
220 W Livingston St, 2nd Floor, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding a job and accessing employment and training services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov
State office
Mercer County Title Office
318 Portland St, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Vehicle title servicesVisit the title office for vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Mercer County District Library
303 N Main St, Celina, OH 45822
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library system for books, learning resources, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mercerlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mercer 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
West Ohio Food Bank
1380 East Kibby Street, Lima, OH 45804
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
West Ohio Community Action Partnership
540 S. Central Avenue, Lima, OH 45804
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Mercer 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.
Call 988Text 988