Dover
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Local offices in Dover
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
United Way of Summit Medina 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for free, confidential help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211carroll.org
Utilities · City office
City of Dover Utility Office
321 North Wooster Avenue, Dover, OH 44622
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with electric, water, sewer, and refuse bills, payments, and service applications.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on doverohio.com
Local office · City office
Dover City Hall
321 North Wooster Avenue, Dover, OH 44622
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help finding the right department or information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on doverohio.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Tuscarawas County Senior Center
425 Prospect Street, Dover, OH 44622
Help here
- Senior activities and supportAdults age 50 and older can find activities, social services, transportation, and other support.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tuscsc.org
Library · Regional office
Dover Public Library
525 North Walnut Street, Dover, OH 44622
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and internet, and get help from library staff.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on doverlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dover
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
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307
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
HARCATUS Tri-County CAO, Inc.
220 Fair Avenue NE, New Phila, OH 44663-2837
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Tuscarawas County
Dover is in Tuscarawas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services
389 16th Street SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Help here
- Public assistanceGet help with cash, food, and Medicaid benefits.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care.
- Protective servicesReport concerns about the safety of a child or adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tcjfs.org
Child support · County office
Tuscarawas County Child Support Enforcement Agency
154 Second Street NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up or changing a child support order and collecting payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.tuscarawas.oh.us
Housing help · Regional office
Tuscarawas Metropolitan Housing Authority
134 Second Street SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramAsk about applying for a Housing Choice Voucher and other housing programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tuscarawasmha.org
Public health · County office
Tuscarawas County Health Department
897 East Iron Avenue, Dover, OH 44622
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services and information, including immunizations and family health care.
- WICApply for food support through the WIC program for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tchdnow.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Tuscarawas County Law Library
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal research resources at the county law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.tuscarawas.oh.us
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
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 Summit Medina 2-1-1
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.
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