Hope

Local offices in Hope

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

• Utilities · City office

  Hope Town Utilities

  529 Mill Street, Hope, IN 47246

  Help here

  • Water serviceContact Hope Town Utilities about water service and water bills.Apply online
  Call 812-546-5469DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhope.org

• Library · County office

  Bartholomew County Public Library, Hope Branch

  635 Harrison Street, Hope, IN 47246

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the Hope Branch to borrow books and use local library services.
  Call 812-546-5310DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mybcpl.org

• Local office · City office

  Hope Town Hall

  404 Jackson Street, Hope, IN 47246

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help from the Clerk-Treasurer or Town Manager.
  Call 812-546-0423DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhope.org

Town of Hope website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hope

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

Offices for all of Bartholomew County

Hope is in Bartholomew County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Bartholomew County WIC Program

  Doug Otto United Way Center, 1531 13th Street, Columbus, IN 47202

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 812-379-1557DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Child Support Division

  234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201

  Help here

  • Child support servicesAsk for help establishing paternity or setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
  Call 812-379-1674DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources Office

  2330 Poshard Drive, Columbus, IN 47203

  Help here

  • Apply for public benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, or health coverage at the local benefits office.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Columbus Housing Authority

  799 McClure Road, Columbus, IN 47201

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers serving Columbus and a five-mile area around the city.Apply online
  Call 812-378-0005DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbushome.net

• Public health · County office

  Bartholomew County Health Department

  440 Third Street, Suite 303, Columbus, IN 47201

  Help here

  • Environmental health and vital recordsGet help with environmental health services and county birth and death records.
  Call 812-379-1550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Bartholomew County Public Health Nursing

  2625 Foxpointe Drive, Columbus, IN 47203

  Help here

  • Immunizations and nursing servicesContact the county nursing office about immunizations and public health nursing services.
  Call 812-379-1555DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bartholomew 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