Rutland
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Local offices in Rutland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Pathways of Central Ohio 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for referrals to local food, housing, utility, health, work, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pathwaysofcentralohio.com
Utilities · Regional office
Leading Creek Conservancy District
34481 Corn Hollow Road, Rutland, OH 45775
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingStart, stop, or change utility service and pay your water or sewer bill through the district.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lccdwater.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Rutland Civic Center and Village Hall
337 Main Street, Rutland, OH 45775
Help here
- Village government helpContact the village clerk about municipal fees, taxes, records, and other village questions.Read more
- Community center and recreationUse the civic center for recreation activities and ask about renting rooms for gatherings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sites.google.com
Village of Rutland, Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rutland
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
Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency, Inc.
8010 North State, Route 7, P.O. Box 272, Cheshire, OH 45620
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Meigs County
Rutland is in Meigs County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Meigs County Job and Family Services
175 Race St., Middleport, OH 45760
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance through the county office.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Employment servicesGet help finding work, training, and employment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on meigsdjfs.net
Local office · Nonprofit
Ohio 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Public health · County office
Meigs County Health Department
112 E. Memorial Drive, Suite A, Pomeroy, OH 45769
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health, nursing, immunization, and health program services.Read more
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on meigs-health.com
Older adults · Regional office
Buckeye Hills Regional Council Aging and Disability Services
1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and connections to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on buckeyehills.org
Veterans · County office
Meigs County Veterans Service Commission
115 E. Memorial Dr., Suite A, Pomeroy, OH 45769
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help learning about and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiovets.gov
Emergency help · County office
Meigs County Emergency Management Agency
41859 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy, OH
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county information about emergency planning and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
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
- Pathways of Central Ohio 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