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Local offices in Reading
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Reading Water Department
1000 Market Street, Reading, OH 45215-3209
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay your monthly water, sewer, and garbage bill or ask the department about your account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on readingohio.org
Utilities · City office
Reading Public Works Department
Help here
- Street and public works servicesContact Public Works about street repairs, snow removal, signs, or curbside tree limb pickup.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on readingohio.org
Library · Regional office
Reading Branch Library
8740 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card to borrow books and other materials or take part in branch programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chpl.org
Local office · City office
Reading City Hall
1000 Market Street, Reading, OH 45215-3209
Help here
- City information and administrationContact the city administration for help with city services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on readingohio.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Reading Parks and Recreation Department
Help here
- Park shelter rentalsReserve a city park shelter for a gathering.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on readingohio.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Reading
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
Freestore Foodbank
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204
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 Society of Greater Cincinnati
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
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
1740 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237-3817
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hamilton County
Reading is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hamilton County Job and Family Services
1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and medical assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcjfs.org
Housing help · Regional office
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority
1627 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing and housing voucher programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cintimha.com
Public health · County office
Hamilton County Public Health
1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, certificates, and help with health concerns.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyhealth.org
Public health · County office
Hamilton County Public Health Clinical Services and Tuberculosis Clinic
5050 Section Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Help here
- Clinical and disease prevention servicesGet STI and HIV testing, tuberculosis care, and some immunizations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
2350 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Help here
- Behavioral health access and referralsFind local mental health and addiction treatment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcmhrsb.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hamilton County Law Library
1000 Main Street, Room 601, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Help here
- Legal research and self-helpUse legal information and get help finding research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawlibrary.hamiltoncountyohio.gov
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