Work and Training | Healthcare | Low Cost Prescription Drug Programs
Mental Health Resources | Child Care | Food Programs/Assistance | Housing Help
Financial Counseling/Foreclosure Prevention | Local Resources
ODJFS Core Services
Link to ODJFS core services.
Link to county JFS services.
Unemployment Compensation
There are several options to choose from when filing a new application for Ohio unemployment benefits or reopening an existing Ohio claim.You may access our Web site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at http://unemployment.ohio.gov.
You may also file toll-free by telephone at 1-877-OHIOJOB (644-6562) or TTY at 1-888-642-8203. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has extended its Unemployment Compensation call center hours until further notice. Claimants may file their unemployment claims the following days and times:
Monday and Tuesday 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday - Friday 8 AM-7 PM
Saturday 9AM - 3PM
Tips for Your Job Search
http://www.cvtips.com/usa_job_search/ohio.htmlOhio Means Jobs
Ohio's statewide job-matching system has been developed into a more comprehensive online tool. The new Web site, for both employers and job seekers, can be found at www.ohiomeansjobs.com.For Wilmington Airpark Workers
The Ohio Board of Regents and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services have compiled comprehensive job search and training information for workers who are or will be dislocated from the Wilmington Airpark.This document includes links to resources in each of the state’s 12 economic development regions: http://www.airparkhelp.com/Documents/WilmingtonAirparkNov4.pdf.
You can also visit http://www.airparkhelp.com/ and http://www.myabx.com/ownyourfuture/.
Local One-Stops
One-Stop Centers are located throughout Ohio to provide free job training and other employment services for any Ohioan who needs it. The One-Stops can provide help with resume writing, using a computer or accessing training or higher education. Visit http://jfs.ohio.gov/workforce/jobseekers/onestopmap.stm to find the One-Stop nearest you.Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE)
Through the Workforce Investment Act, Ohio provides a variety of adult education and literacy services to the state’s job seekers, to help them become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to find employment. For more information, click here.Adult Workforce Education (AWE)
Ohio provides labor-market-driven postsecondary education and training for unemployed workers, including career guidance and counseling, skills assessment, financial aid, job placement and transitional services, customized training, and specialized services for employers. For more information about these programs, click here.The Ohio State Apprenticeship Council
The Ohio State Apprenticeship Council registers and monitors apprenticeship programs in our state to ensure their quality and safety. To start an apprenticeship program, to enroll in an apprenticeship program, or to learn more about the programs available, click here.Veterans Services
The Veterans Services unit assists eligible veterans, including disabled veterans, get the training they need and find employment. For more information call 1-888-296-7541, Option #5, or click here.ODJFS Job Seeker Links
Click here for other related ODJFS job seeker links.
Insurance Options
If you recently lost your employer-provided health insurance or have been uninsured for some time, the Ohio Department of Insurance can help you understand the coverage options available to you. Call 1-800-686-1526 for more information or visit www.ohioinsurance.gov.If you are shopping for health care coverage, visit this Web site to learn about providers in your area: http://www.ins.ohio.gov/Company/scripts/HICindex.asp.
Employer-Provided Health Plans
Many people aren’t sure whether the health plan they have through their employer is fully insured or self-insured. If you work for a large company or government, there’s a chance your health plan is self-insured. But these plans aren’t really insurance. For more information, click here: http://www.ins.ohio.gov/consumserv/Publications/EmpSelfInsPlans.pdf.For tips on how to purchase insurance, click here:
http://ohioinsurance.gov/Newsroom/Tips/ConsumerReleases.htm.For health insurance consumer publications, see http://ohioinsurance.gov/consumserv/ocs/ocspub.htm.
If your group or organization would like a speaker to come talk about your health insurance options, call 1-800-686-1526 or visit http://ohioinsurance.gov/ConsumServ/speakerreq.asp.
Ohio Medicaid Programs
Medicaid is a public health care program funded by the state and federal government. It provides necessary health care coverage to certain individuals with limited income. In Ohio, a person is entitled to Medicaid health care coverage for free or at a low-cost if they meet specific income and eligibility requirements. As an entitlement program, the state cannot limit the number of eligible persons enrolled in Medicaid or deny access to medically necessary services to control costs. For more information about Medicaid, call 1-800-324-8680 or TTY (for the hearing impaired) 1-800-292-3572, or visit http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/consumer.stm.Fact sheets about Ohio’s Medicaid programs can be found at
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/bcps/FactSheets/index.stm.Community Health Centers
Ohio's community health centers are required to provide care to all patients regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. To locate a facility in your area, click here.Free Medical Clinics
Ohio has 41 free medical clinics serving 52 Ohio counties. For more information or to find a clinic near you, call 614-221-6494 or visit http://www.ohiofreeclinics.org/CurrentMembers.htm.For more suggestions for finding low- or no-cost health care in Ohio, click on
http://www.ohiofreeclinics.org/linkspage.htm.
Low Cost Prescription Drug Programs
Ohio Best Rx
Ohio's "Best Rx" is a prescription drug discount card program designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for Ohio residents without prescription drug insurance coverage who are: 60 years of age or over or under age 60 with annual family incomes of less than 300 percent of the federal poverty level. To apply, call 1-866-923-7879 or visit http://www.ohiobestrx.com.Golden Buckeye Card
All Ohioans age 60 or older, as well as adults ages 18-59 who have disabilities as defined by Social Security, are eligible for a free Golden Buckeye Card. For more information about the card’s prescription drug benefits, visit http://aging.ohio.gov/goldenbuckeye/.
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance can help you determine which prescription programs you might be eligible for. For more information, call 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) or visit https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php.Rx for Ohio
Rx for Ohio is designed to help low-income, uninsured Ohio residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free, or nearly free, prescription medicines. To search more than 1,400 medications in more than 300 government, industry and privately sponsored programs, go to www.RxForOhio.org.
Ohio Department of Mental Health
The Ohio Department of Mental Health can help Ohio residents find mental health resources near them, from local, state and federal organizations and agencies. For more information, visit http://www.mh.state.oh.us/cnsmrrecovery/resources/gethelp.index.html.Ohio Behavioral Health Boards
Ohio Behavioral Health Boards oversee local mental health and addiction services programs. To locate the board near you, click here.National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Ohio
NAMI provides education, advocacy and support for people with mental illnesses and their families. For more information, visit http://www.namiohio.org/.Drug & Alcohol Abuse
The Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services coordinates an extensive system of services designed to prevent substance abuse and to treat Ohio’s addicted populations. For a list of treatment providers near you, call 1-800-788-7254 or visit http://www.odadas.state.oh.us/directory/search.aspx.Alcoholic Anonymous
Find an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting near you, visit http://www.aa.org/.Narcotics Anonymous
To find a Narcotics Anonymous meeting near you, go to http://portaltools.na.org/portaltools/MeetingLoc/.
Local Resources
Call 211 to locate your nearest community food pantry.If there no 211 service in your area, contact your county Job and Family Services http://jfs.ohio.gov/County/cntydir.stm.
ODJFS Resources
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has food programs. Click here to learn more.Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank provides Ohioans food through a network of community Food Banks and Food Pantries. You may contact them at 614.221.4336 or via the web at http://www.oashf.org/ to locate a pantry near you.
Finding affordable and quality child care is always a challenge. Yet, there are many services and programs to assist you in meeting this challenge.
ODJFS offers financial assistance to eligible needy parents to pay for child care while they engage in work and training efforts. Call or visit your local county department of job and family services.
If you need to identify a child care facility in your community, click on http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/cdc/query.asp or call 1-866-635-3748 option 2, ext. 1.
The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing has developed a Web site to help individuals and families in Ohio find immediate shelter or long-term housing: http://www.ohiohousinglocator.org.
The Ohio chapter of the coalition maintains an online database of affordable housing options, organized by county. To search it, click on http://www.cohhio.org/info_odsa.php.
In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture subsidizes more 15,000 rural multi-family apartment complexes throughout the country. To locate affordable rural rental housing near you, go to http://rdmfhrentals.sc.egov.usda.gov/RDMFHRentals/select_state.jsp.
Financial Counseling/Foreclosure Prevention
"Save the Dream" Foreclosure Prevention
The Save the Dream foreclosure effort in Ohio is designed to give struggling homeowners more information about the foreclosure process and link them to possible sources of help, even if foreclosure proceedings have already started. To learn more, visit http://www.com.ohio.gov/SavetheDream/ or call 888-404-4674.Foreclosure Information for Renters
Important information for renters whose house or apartment is in foreclosure can be found at http://www.com.ohio.gov/SavetheDream/docs/RentalsAndForeclosure.pdf.Local Help for Homeowners
Many communities have organizations that help homeowners faced with foreclosure, including HUD-approved housing counselors, legal aid societies, community organizations or other resources. To find resources near you, click here.Financial Assistance
Ohio Treasurer of State Kevin Boyce has a Web site designed to help Ohioans better manage their money and take advantage of all the resources and programs that might be available to them. Click here to visit Your Money Now Online.
2-1-1 and Other Information and Referral Services
More than 75% of Ohioans have access to 2-1-1, a free telephone information service that links callers with trained professionals who can give them information about local food banks, shelters, clothing sources, rent assistance, utility help and foreclosure assistance. Like 9-1-1, 2-1-1 is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It’s confidential and multilingual. To access this free service, simply dial 2-1-1.
In the absence of 2-1-1, counties have free information and referral services.
For a list of services near you, click here.
Clinton County Help
Clinton County has a 75-page community resource guide, with information about local food and clothing pantries, legal aid, health care services and more. To view a copy online, go to http://co.clinton.oh.us/family-and-children-first-council/community-resource-guide-available/view.
ODJFS Core Services
For additional resources, click here.