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Community Assistance

Find local support and helpful contacts.

Community Assistance

Find local support for food, housing, utilities, family needs, healthcare and transportation.

I need help with…

Choose a topic to see a starting point and questions to ask.

Food & meals

Ask about food pantries, meal programs and help buying groceries.

Next step: When contacting a program, ask about service areas, pickup times and any documents needed.

Find local programs in the Resource Guide ↗
Housing

Ask about housing assistance, shelter options or help with a housing problem.

Next step: Explain whether you need a place to stay now or help keeping your current home. Ask about availability and eligibility.

Find local programs in the Resource Guide ↗
Utilities

Ask about help with electric, heating, water or other household utility bills.

Next step: Have your bill and any shutoff notice available. Ask about application steps and required documents.

Find local programs in the Resource Guide ↗
Children & family

Contact Williams County Job & Family Services about family stability and public-assistance needs.

Next step: Ask about benefits, childcare assistance, eligibility and how to apply.

Phone: 419-636-6725
Address: 117 W Butler St, Bryan, OH 43506

Job & Family Services ↗
Transportation

Find out which local transportation options can serve your trip.

Next step: Tell the provider your pickup location, destination and travel date. Ask about fares, accessibility and how far ahead to reserve.

Find local programs in the Resource Guide ↗
Health & wellbeing

Look for local health, mental health and support resources.

Next step: Ask about appointments, accepted insurance, cost and eligibility.

Find local programs in the Resource Guide ↗
Jobs & training

Explore local career assistance, workforce resources and job openings.

Next step: OhioMeansJobs, WEDCO and Indeed are together in the County Living section.

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Older adults

Williams County Department of Aging can help residents find information about meals, transportation, senior centers and support.

Next step: Contact the office to ask which programs fit your needs and what to do next.

Phone: 419-633-4317
Address: 1425 E High St, Suite 102, Bryan, OH 43506
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

United Way of Williams County

Not sure where to start? Ask for a referral to a local program or agency.

Office: 419-636-8603
24-hour referral line: 800-468-4357

Address: 1 Faber Drive, Bryan, OH 43506

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Williams County Community Resource Guide

A directory of local agencies and programs for food and meals, housing and utilities, children and families, health, transportation, legal assistance and more.

Browse the Resource Guide ↗

Immediate danger: 911. Mental health crisis: call or text 988.

Information last reviewed October 2026. Please confirm time-sensitive details directly with the organization.