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- Food4 programs
- Health care4 programs
- Housing3 programs
- Utilities2 programs
- Child care1 program
- Cash help2 programs
- Work3 programs
- Disability1 program
- Older adults1 program
- Veterans1 program
- Taxes1 program
- School and college2 programs
- IDs and records3 programs
- Safety1 program
Checked on October 8, 2026
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Pick what happened. We show what to do first and the help that fits.
- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by Ohio agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal
For food benefits, cash help for families, Medicaid, children's health coverage, and help paying for child care.
ssp.benefits.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Energy Assistance Programs
For help with heating bills and home repairs that save energy.
energyhelp.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Unemployment Benefits
For unemployment.
unemployment.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Summer EBT
For summer food money for kids.
sebt.ohio.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in Ohio, and how to reach them.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
Ohio Department of Health
Ohio Department of Medicaid
Ohio Department of Insurance
Ohio Department of Development
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Ohio Department of Taxation
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Ohio Department of Aging
Ohio Department of Veterans Services
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
Ohio Department of Health
Ohio Department of Medicaid
Ohio Department of Insurance
Ohio Department of Development
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Ohio Department of Taxation
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Ohio Department of Aging
Ohio Department of Veterans Services
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit Ohio.gov.
Good to know
Ohio does not have a state paid family and medical leave program. Ohio Works First is the state's TANF cash assistance program. Ohio has no separate statewide general assistance program confirmed in the official sources checked.
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