Van Wert County, Ohio

Free help in Van Wert, Ohio

2 places in Van Wert, 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.

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The Salvation Army Van Wert, Ohio Corps

Salvation Army location that lists emergency help with rent and utility bills, family services, food help, disaster relief and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours: M-TH- 9:00 AM -12:30 PM and 12:30-3:00pm; Sat: Closed; Adult Sunday School - 10:00AM; Morning Worship -11:0 AM; Sunday 6:00PM - Young People Sunday School
Address: 120 N. Cherry Street, Van Wert, OH 45891

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Call (419) 910-9332 Directions Website

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Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio

Community health center. 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: 1191 Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891

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Call (419) 238-6747 Directions

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Also helps people in Van Wert8

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

Countywide

West Ohio Food Bank (call to find a pantry near you)

West Ohio Food Bank serves Van Wert 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: 1380 East Kibby Street, Lima, OH 45804

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Call (419) 222-7946 Directions Website

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Countywide

Legal Aid of Western Ohio

Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.

Hours: Please call for hours

Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

Call (888) 534-1432 Website

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Statewide

Ohio Child Abuse and Neglect Line (855-OH-CHILD)

Report abuse or neglect of a child. Your call goes straight to your county children services or law enforcement. If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Call (855) 642-4453 Website

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Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Call (800) 799-7233 Website

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Statewide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Statewide

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day, every day

Call (800) 662-4357 Website

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Statewide

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day, every day

Call 988 Website

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VA national phone lines

VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

Hours: Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

Call (800) 827-1000 Website

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Questions people ask in Van Wert

Where can I get free food in Van Wert, Ohio?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Van Wert: West Ohio Food Bank (call to find a pantry near you), (419) 222-7946. 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 Van Wert, Ohio?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Van Wert: The Salvation Army Van Wert, Ohio Corps (M-TH- 9:00 AM -12:30 PM and 12:30-3:00pm; Sat: Closed; Adult Sunday School - 10:00AM; Morning Worship -11:0 AM...), (419) 910-9332. 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 Van Wert, Ohio?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Van Wert: Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio, (419) 238-6747. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Van Wert: 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 Van Wert, Ohio?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Van Wert: 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 Van Wert, Ohio?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Van Wert: 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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