Perry County
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Local offices in Perry County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Perry County Job and Family Services
5250 State Route 37 East, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, health care, and child care assistance through the county office.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing and enforcing child support orders and determining parentage.
- Child and adult protective servicesReport concerns about the safety or care of a child or an older adult.
- Employment and job servicesGet help finding work, training, and employment support through OhioMeansJobs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jfs.perrycountyohio.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Perry County Metropolitan Housing Authority
26 Brown Circle Drive, Crooksville, OH 43731
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about housing choice vouchers and affordable housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrymha.org
Public health · County office
Perry County Health Department
2235 OH-13, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Public health and nursing servicesGet immunizations, disease information, health education, and nursing services.
- Environmental healthAsk about private water, septic systems, food safety, and public health concerns.
- Birth and death recordsRequest certified copies of birth and death records from the health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.perrycountyohio.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Allwell Behavioral Health Services
1375 Commerce Drive, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet information about counseling, mental health care, and substance use treatment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allwell.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Perry County Law Library
105 North Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal reference materials and get help finding information, but not legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcdl.org
Older adults · Regional office
Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging
1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information about care options and services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyehills.org
Veterans · County office
Perry County Veterans Service Commission
128 South Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Veterans assistanceContact the county office for help with veterans services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycountyohio.gov
Emergency help · County office
Perry County Emergency Management Agency
121 West Brown Street, Suite E, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and help with questions about local disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycountyohio.gov
State office
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, New Lexington Deputy Registrar
600 West Broadway Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the deputy registrar for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
State office
Perry County Title Office
600 West Broadway Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Vehicle titlesApply for or transfer an Ohio vehicle title at the county title office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Perry County District Library
117 S. Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and find library programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcdl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Perry County, closest to the center of New Lexington first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
New Birth Christian Ministries
40 miles from the center of New Lexington3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: Bring ID
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Church of God Hope Food Pantry
First Church of God
40 miles from the center of New Lexington3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: ID preferred
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church
40 miles from the center of New Lexington3330 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43232 and 43227
What to bring: ID required for all adults in household
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Horizons Christian Church Pantry
New Horizons Christian Church
41 miles from the center of New Lexington2100 Williams Rd., Columbus, OH 43207
Hours
- Wed5 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP code 43207 and nearby
What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bishop Griffin Resource Center
41 miles from the center of New Lexington2875 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43209
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43209, 43227, and 43213
What to bring: Photo ID and recent mail with address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
LSS Food Pantry Champion Ave.
LSS Food Pantry
43 miles from the center of New Lexington1460 S. Champion Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 3 PM
- Tue10 AM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 3 PM
- Thu10 AM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: Bring ID. Appointment recommended.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Perry 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
Hocking, Athens, Perry Community Action
3 Cardaras Drive, P.O. Box 220, Glouster, OH 45732-0220
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Perry 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
- United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties 211
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