Ohio

the state's housing agency; offers affordable apartment listings, homebuyer help, and the Save the Dream Ohio mortgage/utility assistance program.

help for homeowners behind on mortgage, utility, or other housing costs to avoid foreclosure.

short-term Prevention, Retention and Contingency help through your county Job and Family Services office for a housing or utility crisis.

statewide resource for finding shelters, rehousing, and tenant help.

Ohio's cash assistance and work program for families with children; apply through the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal.

one online place to apply for cash assistance, food, and Medicaid.

find your local community action agency for emergency help with rent, utilities, and basic needs.

emergency help with rent, utilities, food, and household needs through local corps offices.

requires hospitals to give free basic care to Ohioans at or below the federal poverty level; ask any hospital's billing office.

nonprofit hospitals offer discounted or free care to lower-income patients; ask for a financial assistance application.

free help with insurance disputes, denied claims, and surprise medical bills; call 1-800-686-1526.

helps pay winter heating and summer cooling bills for income-eligible households; apply at energyhelp.ohio.gov.

caps your monthly gas and electric payments at a percentage of your income so bills stay affordable.

emergency help when your utility is shut off or about to be; apply through your local Community Action agency.

free home energy improvements that lower your bills for eligible households.

monthly benefits to buy groceries; apply through the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal.

apply online for food and other benefits.

network of 12 regional food banks and thousands of pantries; find food help near you.

food, formula, and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, and children under 5.

free or low-cost health coverage for eligible low-income Ohioans; apply through the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal.

expanded Medicaid coverage for children and pregnant women in working families.

enroll in low-cost private plans with subsidies; Ohio uses the federal marketplace.

find a free or low-cost clinic near you offering care regardless of insurance.

free, confidential emotional support 24/7 from licensed counselors; call 1-800-720-9616.

24/7 support for anyone in emotional crisis; call or text 988.

find local mental health and substance use treatment across the state.

helps eligible working families pay for childcare; apply through your county JFS.

find licensed, quality childcare in your area.

free early education, meals, and family support for young children in low-income families.

free help finding a job, training, and résumés online and at local OhioMeansJobs centers.

apply for benefits if you've lost your job through no fault of your own.

in-person career help and job search support in every county.

plain-language legal information and a tool to find your local legal aid, courts, and forms.

connects you to the free civil legal aid office serving your county for eviction, benefits, and family issues.

free legal help for low-income Ohioans; find your local office through Ohio Legal Help.

trusted low-cost immigration legal help and resettlement support in Ohio.