Carlisle

Local offices in Carlisle

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Older adults · Regional office

  Haddon Township Community Building

  300 S Alexander Street, Carlisle, IN

  Help here

  • Congregate mealsOlder adults can attend the listed meal service at this community building.
  Call 812-917-3145DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thrivewestcentral.com

• State office

  Indiana 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 866-211-9966Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Local office · City office

  Carlisle Town Hall

  Help here

  • Town government helpContact Town Hall for help with town government questions and local services.
  • Water serviceCall Town Hall with questions about Carlisle water service.Read more
  Call 812-398-4924Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on town-of-carlisle-indiana.com

• Library · Regional office

  Carlisle Public Library

  201 North Ledgerwood St, Carlisle, IN 47838

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse books, public computers, reference help, story time, and other library services.
  Call 812-398-4480DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on www2.sullivan.lib.in.us

Town of Carlisle Indiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carlisle

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Carlisle

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Carlisle. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Sullivan County WorkOne Express

  Also helps young people

  9.8 miles away

  811 N. Section St, Sullivan, IN 47882

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm; 10am-4:30pm Friday

  Call 812-268-3358DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne - Linton

  Also helps young people

  15 miles away

  2170 E State Hwy 54, Linton, IN 47441-0069

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

  Call 812-847-4479DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkOne Vincennes

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  2437 North 6th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591

  Hours: M-F 8:00a to 4:30p

  Call 812-882-8770DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Sullivan County

Carlisle is in Sullivan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Sullivan County Child Support Prosecutor

  100 Courthouse Square, Sullivan, IN 47882

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and locating a parent.
  Call 812-268-6008DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• State office

  Sullivan County WIC Program

  2326 N Section Street, Sullivan, IN 47882

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 812-268-6439DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Sullivan Housing Authority

  200 N Court St, Sullivan, IN 47882

  Help here

  • Public housingApply in person for affordable public housing.Apply online
  Call 812-268-4600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanha.com

• Public health · County office

  Sullivan County Health Department

  27 S Main St, Sullivan, IN 47882

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet vaccinations, health education, and help with public health concerns.
  Call 812-268-0224DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Hamilton Center Sullivan County

  2134 Mary Sherman Dr, Sullivan, IN 47882

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesGet mental health and addiction care for children, teens, and adults.
  Call 812-231-8350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  THRIVE West Central Area Agency on Aging

  2800 Poplar St, Suite 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 800-489-1561DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thrivewestcentral.com

Everything in Sullivan County

Indiana programs by kind of help

These are run by Indiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026