Ashtabula

Local offices in Ashtabula

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · Regional office

  Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority

  3526 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for income-based public housing or a voucher to help pay rent.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 440-992-3156DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ashtabulamha.com

• Utilities · City office

  Sewer and Trash Billing Department

  4250 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004

  Help here

  • Sewer and residential trash billsPay your sewer and trash bill or ask the city about your account.Apply online
  Call 440-992-7155DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashtabula.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Ashtabula Municipal Building

  4250 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city manager’s office for help reaching the right city department.
  Call 440-992-7103DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashtabula.com

• Library · Regional office

  Ashtabula Public Library

  4335 Park Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its public programs and spaces.
  Call 440-997-9341DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on acdl.info

City of Ashtabula website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ashtabula

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Ashtabula County

Ashtabula is in Ashtabula County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Ashtabula County Department of Job & Family Services

  2924 Donahoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, and child care help.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help establishing and managing child support orders.Read more
  • Adult protective servicesReport concerns about an adult age 60 or older who may be at risk of harm.Read more
  Call 440-998-1110DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acdjfs.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  2-1-1 Ashtabula County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, utility bills, housing, and other needs.
  Call 800-874-8545Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ashtabula.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority

  3526 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or rental help through housing programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 440-992-3156DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulamha.com

• Public health · County office

  Ashtabula County Health Department

  12 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health information, nursing services, vital records, and environmental health help.Read more
  Call 440-576-6010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulacountyhealth.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Ashtabula County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

  4717 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004

  Help here

  • Behavioral health resourcesFind mental health and addiction treatment and recovery support resources.
  Call 440-992-3121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulamhrs.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Ashtabula County Law Library

  25 W. Jefferson St., B Wing, Jefferson, OH 44047

  Help here

  • Legal research and formsUse legal research materials and find sample court forms.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulacounty.gov

Everything in Ashtabula 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