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Local offices in Ironton
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Housing help · Regional office
Ironton Metropolitan Housing Authority
720 Washington St., Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the authority about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on irontonmha.org
Utilities · City office
Ironton Public Utilities
301 S. 3rd St., Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Water service and utility billsStart or stop water service, pay a city utility bill, or ask about a leak or billing issue.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on irontonohio.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Ironton Senior Center
202 Park Ave., Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsArea seniors can join activities, socialize, and arrange a meal at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thirdandcenter.com
Jobs and training · Nonprofit
OhioMeansJobs Lawrence County One Stop Center
120 N. Third St., Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding a job, preparing a resume, and accessing job training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on omjlawrencecounty.org
State office
Ohio BMV Lawrence County Title Office
111 S. 4th St., Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Vehicle title servicesVisit the title office for vehicle title services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Briggs Lawrence County Public Library, Ironton Branch
321 S. Fourth St., Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on briggslibrary.org
Local office · City office
Ironton City Center
301 S. 3rd St., Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- City servicesContact the city for help with city government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on irontonohio.org
The City of Ironton, Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ironton
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
Facing Hunger Foodbank
1327 Seventh Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
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
Ironton Lawrence County Area Community Action Organization
305 N. 5th Street, Ironton, OH 45638
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lawrence County
Ironton is in Lawrence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lawrence County Department of Job and Family Services
1100 S. 7th Street, Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesContact the department about public benefits, food assistance, and family services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountydjfs.com
Public health · County office
Lawrence County Health Department
2122 S. 8th Street, Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health services, including clinic and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountyhealthdepartment.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Lawrence County Law Library
111 S. 4th Street, 4th Floor Annex, Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal reference materials by appointment; the library cannot give legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencelawlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging District 7
1 Acy Avenue, Jackson, OH 45640
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to services that support living safely at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa7.org
Veterans · County office
Lawrence County Veterans Service Office
111 S. 4th Street, Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with claims for veterans benefits and services for veterans’ dependents and survivors.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency
515 Park Avenue, Ironton, OH 45638
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county agency for information about emergency preparedness and local emergency management.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
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