Ohio Here To Help Website - This website provides a wide range of information and resources - from both public and private entities - that can help you search for a job, find education and training opportunities, and learn about the many other services and supports that might be available.

SOCIAL SERVICES - Directories and links to help in your community.

• Call 211 from any phone orsearch for 211 contact information by county

• Connect Me Ohio - Online Public Information Directory.  This is your first stop for information about home and community based services, supports and opportunities for older adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers in Ohio.

FOOD

• Find a food bank or food-rescue organization that serves your community

HOUSING

• Find a homeless shelter or affordable housing in your community

• Search the Low-Rent Apartment Database

MENTAL HEALTH

• National Alliance on Mental Health Ohio Helpline - 1(800) 686-2646

• Ohio Department of Mental Health - Where to get help

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
If you are a low-income individual, there are many resources available that can help you get your medications for free or at a reduced fee. Resources include:

• Ohio's Best Rx

• RxAssist.org

• Partnership for Prescription Assistance

• NeedyMeds.com

PUBLIC BENEFITS & TAX CREDITS
The Ohio Benefit Bank is a non-profit organization that can quickly help you determine if you are eligible for public benefits and certain low-income tax credits.

• Find out if you are eligible for public benefits and tax credits now

DISASTER ASSISTANCE

DisasterAssistance.gov is a secure, user-friendly U.S. Government website that consolidates disaster assistance information in one place.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is available. You can:

• Contact the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) for a list of shelters available by city

• Call 800-934-9840 during the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for a referral to an agency that can best serve you.

• If you need help immediately during non-regular business hours, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24-hours a day at 800-799-7233.

OHIO RELAY 711

7-1-1 is a new statewide telephone relay number that connects standard (voice) telephone users with deaf, hard-of hearing, and/or speech-disabled people who use text telephones (TTYs).

Relay users can now simply dial 7-1-1 to connect with Ohio Relay. This allows easier access, particularly for less experienced relay users such as businesses, children, or friends and family of TTY users.