Shelby County
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Local offices in Shelby County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Shelby County Department of Job & Family Services
227 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Child and adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse or neglect of a child or an adult.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyjfs.org
Public health · County office
Sidney-Shelby County Health Department WIC
202 W. Poplar St., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyhealthdept.org
Housing help · Regional office
Shelby Metropolitan Housing Authority
706 N. Wagner Ave., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbymha.org
Public health · County office
Sidney-Shelby County Health Department
202 W. Poplar St., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services and information on preventing illness and protecting community health.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyhealthdept.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Shelby County Common Pleas Court
100 E. Court St., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Court information and self-representationFind court information and forms for some cases if you plan to represent yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shelby.oh.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
220 E. Monument Ave., Suite 200, Dayton, OH 45402
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get connected to services that help them live safely at home.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on info4seniors.org
Veterans · County office
Shelby County Veterans Services Commission
133 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefits, emergency assistance, and transportation to VA care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyveterans.org
Emergency help · County office
Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
800 Fair Road, Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind guidance on preparing for local hazards and sign up for county emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shelby.oh.us
Human services · Regional office
Shelby County 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall any time to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, health care, and child care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyunitedway.org
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Shelby County
227 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, employment services, and workforce programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountyjfs.org
State office
Shelby County Title Office
1000 Milligan Court, Suite 101, Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Vehicle title servicesVisit the county title office for vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Shelby County Libraries
230 E. North St., Sidney, OH 45365
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, programs, meeting rooms, and digital resources across the county system.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shelbycountylibraries.org
Shelby County Commissioner’s Office website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shelby 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
Bridges Community Action Partnership
232 N. Main Street, Suite G, Marysville, OH 43040
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Shelby 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
- Shelby County 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