Ottawa
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Local offices in Ottawa
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village of Ottawa Utility Billing
136 N Oak Street, Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, and service questions.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ottawaohio.us
Local office · Nonprofit
Ohio 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Local office · City office
Village of Ottawa Clerk-Treasurer's Office
136 N Oak Street, Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Village services and public recordsAsk about village services or submit a public records request.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ottawaohio.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Putnam County Council on Aging
1425 East Fourth Street, Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Senior services and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can ask for transportation, information, referrals, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on putnamcouncilonaging.org
Library · Regional office
Putnam County District Library, Ottawa
136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use computers, Wi-Fi, copying, and fax services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mypcdl.org
Village of Ottawa, Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ottawa
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
West Ohio Food Bank
1380 East Kibby Street, Lima, OH 45804
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
Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission
1637 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Putnam County
Ottawa is in Putnam County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Putnam County Job and Family Services
575 Ottawa-Glandorf Rd., Suite 1, Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Public benefitsAsk about food assistance and other public benefits, including SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid.Apply online
- Child care assistanceAsk whether your family can get help paying for child care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountyohio.gov
Child support · County office
Putnam County Child Support Enforcement Agency
575 Ottawa-Glandorf Rd., Suite 1, Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payments, and related case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Putnam County Health Department
256 Williamstown Rd., Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services, health information, and help with vital records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamhealth.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Putnam County Council on Aging
1425 E. Fourth St., Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Older adult supportResidents age 60 and older can ask about transportation, home support, and other services that help them live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcouncilonaging.org
Veterans · County office
Putnam County Veterans Services
336 E. Main St., Suite A, Ottawa, OH 45875
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and obtaining military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcvsc.org
Emergency help · County office
Putnam County Emergency Management Agency
117 Dr. Thatye Drive, Ottawa, OH 45848
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcops.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.
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