Holmes County
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Local offices in Holmes County
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Human services · County office
Holmes County Job and Family Services
85 N. Grant St., Millersburg, OH 44654
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for SNAP food assistance and get help with eligibility and renewals.
- Child care assistanceEligible parents who work or attend school can apply for help paying for child care.
- Child supportGet help establishing, changing, and enforcing child support orders.
- Child and adult protectionReport concerns about child abuse or neglect or the safety of an adult age 60 or older.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holmescountydjfs.com
Public health · County office
Holmes County General Health District
2600 Glen Drive, Millersburg, OH 44654
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services and information from the county health department.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holmeshealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging, Region 9
85 N. Grant Street, Millersburg, OH 44654
Help here
- Aging and disability supportAsk about services that help older adults and people with disabilities live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa9.org
Veterans · County office
Holmes County Veteran Services
75 E. Clinton St., Suite 104, Millersburg, OH 44654
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans, health care, and survivor benefits.
- Emergency financial assistanceEligible veterans and their families may get emergency financial help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcohioveterans.com
Emergency help · County office
Holmes County Emergency Management Agency
2 Court Street, Suite 11, Millersburg, OH 44654
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency alerts and information to prepare for or respond to disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holmescountyema.org
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Holmes County
85 N. Grant Street, Millersburg, OH 44654
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work and using employment services at the county job center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on holmescountydjfs.com
State office
Holmes County Auto License Bureau
75 E. Clinton St., Suite 103, Millersburg, OH 44654
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card.
- Vehicle registrationRegister a vehicle and get other motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.holmes.oh.us
Library · County office
Holmes County District Public Library
3102 Glen Drive, Millersburg, OH 44654
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its public resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on holmeslibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Holmes 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
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
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission
120 N. 4th Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Holmes 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
- WHIRE 211, United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties
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