Hi friend. These guides walk you through finding shelter, food, housing help and more in Ohio, in plain words. Pick the one you need, or start with Guide 1. Every guide has a Download the PDF button too.
- 1Start Here: No cost Help in Ohio, Step by StepWhere to start if you need help in Ohio: 211, Ohio Benefits for SNAP and Medicaid, shelter, food, a no cost state ID and more, in plain words.
- 2Emergency Shelter Tonight in Ohio: How to Find a Safe BedHow to find a safe place to sleep tonight in Ohio: 211, county shelter hotlines, family, youth and domestic violence shelter, and what to bring.
- 3Housing Help in Ohio: Rent Help, Vouchers and Renter HelpRent and utility help in Ohio, Housing Choice Vouchers, rent escrow, security deposits, eviction notices and fair housing help.
- 4No cost Food Help in Ohio: SNAP, WIC and Food BanksHow to find food today in Ohio, apply for SNAP through Ohio Benefits, sign up for WIC, get school meals for kids, and reach your local food bank.
- 5No cost Clothing, Showers and Hygiene Help in OhioWhere to find no cost clothes, showers, laundry, diapers, period products and hygiene items in Ohio, and how to stay safe in heat and cold.
- 6No cost Job Help and Job Training in OhioNo cost job help in Ohio: OhioMeansJobs centers, unemployment, job training, help for people with disabilities or a record, and unpaid wages.
- 7No cost and Low Cost Health and Mental Health Care in OhioHow to get health coverage and care in Ohio: Medicaid, health centers, mental health and addiction help, crisis care and 988.
- 8Domestic Violence Safety and Housing Help in OhioSafety and housing help for domestic violence survivors in Ohio: hotlines, civil protection orders, Safe at Home, safe shelter and planning.
- 9Help for Veterans in Ohio: Housing, Health and BenefitsHelp for veterans in Ohio: VA health care, homeless veteran programs, county Veterans Service Offices and Ohio Department of Veterans Services.
- 10Help for Youth and Young Adults in OhioHelp for youth and young adults in Ohio: youth shelters, Bridges for former foster youth, school help for students without a home and college help.
- 11Getting ID and Documents Back in OhioHow to get a no cost Ohio ID card, replace a birth certificate and Social Security card, and what to bring to a BMV deputy registrar.
- 12No cost and Low Cost Phones and Internet in OhioHow to get a low or no cost phone and internet in Ohio: Lifeline, low cost internet plans, no cost library computers and hotspots, and tech help.
- 13No cost Legal and Tenant Help in OhioNo cost legal help for Ohio renters: eviction notices and court, rent escrow, lockouts, security deposits, fair housing and Right to Counsel.
- 14How to Make Blessing Bags in Ohio: What to Pack and How to GiveA simple, kind guide to making blessing bags for neighbors in Ohio: what to pack for cold winters and hot summers, how to give, and food drives.
Looking for help in your county? Each guide has a county section near the end with local places to call. No separate county pages yet.
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