Jefferson County
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Local offices in Jefferson County
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Public health · State office
Jefferson County WIC Program
200 Spruce Lane, Hanover, IN 47243
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office Child Support Division
315 1/2 East Second Street, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Child support servicesThe division helps establish and enforce child support orders and establish paternity.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.in.gov
State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Jefferson County Office
493 West Hutchinson Lane, Suite A, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceResidents can apply for food assistance and get help with their benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Cash and health coverage applicationsThe office helps residents apply for cash assistance and health coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Jefferson County Health Department
715 Green Road, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and appointments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.health
Courts and legal help · County office
Jefferson County Circuit and Superior Courts
300 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Self-Service Legal CenterThe courts link residents to forms and legal information for people handling a case without a lawyer.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs
660 North 36th Street, Lafayette, IN 47903
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local support and long-term care options.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaivagency.org
Veterans · County office
Jefferson County Veterans Service Office
315 Jefferson Street, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans service office helps veterans and their families with benefit claims and records requests.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency
Troy D. Morgan Public Safety Center, 620 Green Road, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsThe agency shares emergency information and helps residents prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Madison WorkOne
100 East Second Street, Suite F, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesWorkOne helps job seekers look for work, build skills, and find training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Madison-Jefferson County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and access learning and research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mjcpl.org
Jefferson County, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jefferson County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.
3737 Waldemere Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc.
PO Box 625, Madison, IN 47250-0625
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Jefferson 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
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988