Belmont County
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Local offices in Belmont County
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Human services · County office
Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services
68145 Hammond Rd., St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for cash, food, medical, and child care assistance.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services.
- Workforce servicesGet help finding work and using employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belmontcdjfs.com
Public health · County office
Belmont County WIC
3326 Belmont Street, Bellaire, OH 43906
Help here
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and healthy foods for pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belmontcountyhealth.com
Public health · County office
Belmont County Health Department
68501 Bannock Rd., St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, health information, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belmontcountyhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Belmont County Mental Health and Recovery Board
99 North Sugar Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Help here
- Mental health and recovery servicesContact the county board for information about mental health and recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belmontcountycommissioners.com
Older adults · County office
Senior Services of Belmont County
67650 Oakview Drive, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder residents can contact the county office for senior services and nutrition information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ssobc.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging Region 9
710 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet connected to home care, nutrition, transportation, legal assistance, and caregiver support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa9.org
Veterans · County office
Belmont County Veterans Service Office
400 Imperial Plaza, Bellaire, OH 43906
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the county office for help with veterans services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belmontcountycommissioners.com
Emergency help · County office
Belmont County Emergency Management Agency
68329 Bannock Rd., St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Help here
- Emergency managementGet county emergency preparedness and response information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belmontcountycommissioners.com
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Belmont County
302 Walnut Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet local help with job searches and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belmontcountycommissioners.com
Library · County office
Belmont County District Library
20 James Wright Place, Martins Ferry, OH 43935
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for books, information, and other public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bcdlibrary.org
Belmont County Commissioners website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Belmont 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
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
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
Community Action Commission of Belmont County
153 1/2 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Belmont 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 the Upper Ohio Valley 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 304-232-4625 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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