Real help, close to home, for Northwest Ohio families.

Housing, food, workforce training, and reentry support — organized for justice-involved individuals and families in and around Defiance County. Don’t see what you need? Contact us and we’ll help you find it.


Housing

Apartments and housing assistance in Defiance County.

A starting list — Henry, Fulton, Williams, Paulding and Van Wert County listings are also available; ask us for the full county-by-county sheet.

Apartments Address Phone
Arlington Apartments 530 Degler St, Defiance 419-599-5211
Carter and Carter East Apartments 815 Gibson St, Defiance 419-784-3378
Castle Court Apartments 701 Village Lane, Defiance 419-784-5773
Chelsea Village Apartments 701 Village Lane, Defiance 419-784-5773
Clinton Circle Apartments 700 Kiser Road, Defiance 419-782-6716
Defiance Ridge 1221 Ayersville Ave, Defiance 419-784-0394
Island Parkway Manor 1602 E 2nd St, Defiance 419-784-0394
Ralston Square Apartments 548 Pontiac Dr, Defiance 419-990-1004
Villas of Wayne Trail 701 Village Lane, Defiance 419-784-5773

Rent, utility & repair assistance

Resource Phone

Maumee Valley Planning — home repair loans, 1300 E 2nd St, Defiance —

 419-784-3882
NOCAC Weatherization — 1933 E 2nd St, Defiance — 419-784-5393
Defiance Health Dept — water/sewer assistance — 419-399-3921
Habitat for Humanity (Van Wert) — low/no-interest mortgages — 419-238-2985

Veterans & Section 8 support

Resource Phone

Maumee Valley Guidance — emergency veteran housing & health clinic —

 800-569-3980
Paulding County Veterans Office — emergency rent/utilities — 419-399-8285
HUD, Allen County Metro (Lima) — Section 8 vouchers — 419-228-6065
NOCAC Appointment Hotline — rent, utilities, HEAP — 419-219-4641

Food, shelter & daily needs

A safe place to land, day to day.

NOCAC PATH Center

What's Offered:
Free breakfast & lunch · Referrals to local agencies · Community support · Games & activities · Guest speakers & education · Transportation · Friendship & socialization · Emergency shelter · Free bread & bakery items

1939 E. Second St, Defiance, OH 43512 | Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | 419-782-6962 | aricker@nocac.org | nocac.org

Reentry Support & Case Management

You don’t have to navigate reentry alone.

Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation & Correction — Office of Reentry

Statewide reentry coordination, housing, benefits, and workforce support.

614-752-0627

DRC.OfficeofReentry@drc.ohio.gov

Chris Stewart, ODRC Reentry Coordinator

Covers Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams & Wood counties.

419-295-1348

Chris.Stewart@drc.ohio.gov

Henry–Putnam County Reentry Coalition (Partners in Hope)

Community-based reentry support and referral coordination.

Kathy Kaufman — 419-296-4397

Ruth Carter-Crist — 567-239-6925

henrycountyreentry@gmail.com

Every Ohio county has a reentry coalition and an ODRC regional coordinator. Ask us if you need a contact outside Northwest Ohio.