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Local offices in Galion
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Galion Golden Age Center
301 S Market Street, Galion, OH 44833
Help here
- Congregate meals for older adultsOlder adults can reserve a weekday meal at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountyaging.com
Housing help · Regional office
Crawford Metropolitan Housing Authority
324 Harding Way East, Galion, OH 44833
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crawfordmha.org
Utilities · City office
Galion Utility Office
115 Harding Way East, Galion, OH 44833
Help here
- Utility bills and payment plansGet help with electric, water, sewer, and storm sewer bills, including payment plans.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galion.city
Public health · City office
Galion City Health Department
113 Harding Way East, Galion, OH 44833
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, health education, and vital records information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galionhealth.org
Local office · City office
City of Galion City Hall
301 Harding Way East, Galion, OH 44833
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help finding the right city office or service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galion.city
Library · Regional office
Galion Public Library
123 N Market St, Galion, OH 44833
Help here
- Library servicesGet library materials, internet access, and books delivered through Books on Wheels.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on galionlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Galion
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
5510 Baumhart Rd, Lorain, OH 44053
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
Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission
372 E Center St, P.O. Box 779, Marion, OH 43301-0779
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Crawford County
Galion is in Crawford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Crawford County Department of Job and Family Services
224 Norton Way, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for public assistance, food help, Medicaid, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountyjfs.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way of North Central Ohio 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential connections to local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynco.org
Public health · County office
Crawford County Public Health
1520 Isaac Beal Road, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing services, and health screenings.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board
105 Washington Square, Suite 203, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Help here
- Mental health and addiction servicesGet help finding mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmadamhoh.gov
Human services · County office
Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities
1630 E. Southern Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Help here
- Developmental disability supportsFind services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcbdd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind in-home help, transportation, nutrition programs, and support for caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa5ohio.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
- Ohio 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