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51 resources in 11 categories.
Resource information may change. Please contact providers directly to confirm services, eligibility, and availability. Directory last updated October 2026.
Housing
Find housing resources and support to help you take your next step.
- OneCanopi (formerly Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority)Butler County
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
- Hope House Mission ShelterButler County
Emergency shelter and case management support.
- Serve City Chosen ShelterButler County
Emergency shelter services.
- Haven House ShelterButler County
Shelter with eligibility requirements.
- YWCA of Hamilton (women’s housing)Butler County
Housing support for women.
- New Housing Ohio (reentry focused)Butler County
Affordable and supportive housing options, including reentry housing.
- Warren County Metropolitan Housing AuthorityWarren County
Affordable housing assistance and housing vouchers.
- Hope House Shelter for MenWarren County
Shelter and long-term planning support.
- Hope House Center for Women & ChildrenWarren County
Shelter and case management support.
- Family Promise of Warren CountyWarren County
Family shelter and stabilization services.
- New Housing OhioWarren County
Supportive and transitional housing, including sober living options.
Jobs
Finding steady work is a major step toward stability. These partners offer job search support, training and second-chance employment resources.
- OhioMeansJobs Butler CountyButler County
Job search help, training and the Second Chance job fairs we co-host.
- OhioMeansJobs Warren CountyWarren County
Job search help, workforce development classes and employment services for veterans.
- OhioMeansJobsStatewide
Ohio’s official job board, résumé tools and career counseling.
- Four-Seven Employment TeamThe Four-Seven
Job readiness, interview preparation, and connections to fair-chance employers.
Food
Find local food pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance.
- 211Butler & Warren counties
Free, confidential referrals for food pantries, meals and utility help, any time.
- Shared Harvest FoodbankButler County
The regional food bank; it can point you to partner pantries and meal programs near you.
- Lebanon Food PantryWarren County
Food pantry serving the Lebanon City School District area.
- Kings Local Food PantryWarren County
Food pantry and community services for the Kings Local School District area.
- Franklin Area Community ServicesWarren County
Food and financial assistance for Franklin, Carlisle and Springboro.
- Springboro Community Assistance CenterWarren County
Food and limited financial assistance for the Springboro School District area.
- Ohio Benefits (SNAP)Statewide
Apply for SNAP food assistance and other benefits online.
Transportation
Find transportation options for work, appointments, and everyday needs.
- Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA)Butler County
Public bus routes and rides across Butler County. Check the official site for current routes and schedules.
- Warren County Transit ServiceWarren County
Public rides across Warren County, scheduled by phone in advance. Call for current hours and fares.
Identification & benefits
Find information and applications for IDs, important documents, and benefits.
- Ohio BMVStatewide
State ID cards and driver’s licenses; find your nearest deputy registrar.
- Social Security AdministrationNational
Replacement Social Security cards and benefit questions.
- Ohio BenefitsStatewide
Medicaid, SNAP and cash assistance applications in one place.
- Warren County Job & Family ServicesWarren County
Local help with food assistance, Medicaid and other benefit applications.
Recovery
Explore treatment, recovery programs, and ongoing support.
- SAMHSA National HelplineNational
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for substance use and mental health.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineNational
Call or text 988 any time you or someone you love is in crisis.
- Solutions Community Counseling & Recovery CentersWarren County
Counseling, mental health and addiction recovery services, with offices in Lebanon, Mason and Springboro.
Healthcare
Find healthcare coverage, affordable clinics, and medical services.
- Ohio MedicaidStatewide
Coverage for eligible adults; many people qualify on release.
- Primary Health SolutionsButler County
Community health center offering primary care and related services.
- Centerpoint HealthButler County
Community health center offering medical, dental and behavioral health care.
- Warren County Health DistrictWarren County
Public health clinics, immunizations, and birth and death certificates.
Education
Explore adult education, GED programs, and career training opportunities.
- Butler County Aspire (GED & ESOL)Butler County
Free GED preparation, adult basic education and English classes.
- Butler Tech Adult EducationButler County
Career training and certification programs for adults.
- Warren County Career CenterWarren County
Adult career training and workforce development programs.
- Sinclair Community CollegeWarren County
College courses, certificates and career training, including at its Mason campus.
Legal help
Find legal information and resources to help you navigate your next steps.
- Ohio Legal HelpStatewide
Plain-language legal information, forms and referrals to legal aid, including record sealing.
- Legal Aid Society of Southwest OhioButler & Warren counties
Free civil legal help for eligible residents. Call to find out whether you qualify.
- Butler County Bar Association Lawyer ReferralButler County
Referrals to local attorneys. Ask about fees when you call.
- Ohio Justice & Policy CenterStatewide
Legal information and advocacy on criminal records and other barriers to reentry.
Family resources
Find resources to help families stay connected, supported, and encouraged.
- 4C for ChildrenButler & Warren counties
Help finding child care, plus parenting and early-learning resources.
- Ohio child care assistanceStatewide
How publicly funded child care (child care vouchers) works and how to apply.
- OhioKANStatewide
Support for relatives and kin raising children, including help finding services and benefits.
- Parent Resource Center (CBI Middletown)Butler County
Free baby essentials and connections to community resources for parents of young children.
- Help Me GrowStatewide
Free home visiting and early intervention for expecting parents and young children.
- RightNow MediaThe Four-Seven
Free access, through us, to a library of more than 20,000 videos on parenting, faith and finances. Request access on the Family Engagement page.
More directories
Search broader directories when you need more options.
- reLink.orgOnline
Search for local resources to help you navigate reentry and rebuild your life.
- Ohio Reentry CoalitionsStatewide
The state’s directory of county reentry coalitions and contacts.
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