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Free help in Sandusky, Ohio

9 places in Sandusky, plus 8 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Utility bills and rent help in Sandusky1

Sandusky

The Salvation Army Sandusky Corps

Salvation Army location that lists family services, food help, help for seniors and emergency help with rent and utility bills. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Address
3333 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Housing in Sandusky1

Health and dental in Sandusky7

Sandusky

Ecchc @ Ovh

Community health center run by Erie, County of. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870

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Sandusky

FHS , Water Street

Community health center run by Family Health Services of Erie County. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
620 E Water St, Ste A, Sandusky, OH 44870

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Sandusky

FHS Behavioral Health, Hayes Avenue

Community health center run by Family Health Services of Erie County. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1912 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870

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Sandusky

ECCHC @ Sandusky Career Center

Community health center run by Erie, County of. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
4501 Venice Heights Blvd, Sandusky, OH 44870

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Also helps people in Sandusky8

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Countywide

Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio (call to find a pantry near you)

Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio serves Erie County through local partner pantries but does not publish a public list of them. Call and they will tell you the nearest pantry and when it is open.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
5510 Baumhart Rd, Lorain, OH 44053

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Questions people ask in Sandusky

Where can I get free food in Sandusky, Ohio?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Sandusky: Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio (call to find a pantry near you), (440) 960-2265. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Sandusky, Ohio?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Sandusky: The Salvation Army Sandusky Corps (Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm), (419) 626-3862. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Sandusky, Ohio?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Sandusky: Erie Metropolitian Housing Authority, (419) 625-0262. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Sandusky, Ohio?

We have confirmed 7 places that can help in Sandusky: Ecchc @ Ovh, (419) 626-5623, call first; Erie County Health Department, (419) 626-5623, call first; Family Health Services Medical Center, (419) 502-2800, call first. 4 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Sandusky, Ohio?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Sandusky: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Sandusky, Ohio?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Sandusky: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Sandusky, Ohio?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Sandusky: Legal Aid of Western Ohio, (888) 534-1432. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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