Prospect

Local offices in Prospect

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Prospect Office

  200 N East Street, Prospect, OH 43342

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the village office for help with local government services and questions.
  • Utility accounts and billsSet up or close an electric, sewer, or trash account, pay a bill, or ask about a payment plan.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 740-494-2115DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofprospectohio.com

• Library · Regional office

  Prospect Branch Library

  116 N Main Street, Prospect, OH 43342

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials and services.
  Call 740-494-2684DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on marionlibrary.org

Village of Prospect website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Prospect

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Marion County

Prospect is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Marion County Job & Family Services

  363 W. Fairground St., Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food, health, and cash assistance programs through the county agency.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child care assistanceEligible families can apply for help paying for child care while they work, study, or train.Apply onlineRead more
  • Adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older adult to the agency.
  Call 740-387-8560DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcjfs.com

• Public health · County office

  Marion Public Health WIC

  181 S. Main St., Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 740-383-5533DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionpublichealth.org

• Child support · County office

  Marion County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  620 Leader St., Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage or child support orders and collecting or paying child support.Apply online
  Call 740-387-6688DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcjfs.com

• Housing help · Regional office

  Marion Metropolitan Housing Authority

  117 N. Greenwood St., Suite 12, Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher assistanceApply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
  Call 740-382-2181DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionmha.org

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org

• Public health · County office

  Marion Public Health

  181 S. Main St., Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local health programs, immunizations, and birth or death certificates.Read more
  Call 740-387-6520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionpublichealth.org

Everything in Marion 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