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Local offices in Marion County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Marion County Public Health Department WIC Clinics
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- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy foods and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionhealth.org
State office
Marion County DFR Central Office
3400 Lafayette Road, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for or manage SNAP, cash assistance, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Indianapolis Housing Agency
1919 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance to help pay rent in private housing.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on indyhousing.org
State office
Indiana 211
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- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Marion County Public Health Department
3838 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, IN 46205
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services and find the right clinic or program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marionhealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Marion Superior Courts Legal Resource Center
Marion County Courthouse, 4th floor, Room C045, Indianapolis, IN
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind legal information and court forms if you are representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on indycourts.org
Older adults · Regional office
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
8440 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 175, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Help here
- Aging and disability supportTalk with an options counselor about in-home support and community services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cicoa.org
Veterans · County office
Office of Veteran Services
200 E. Washington St., Suite 2501, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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- Veteran benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on indy.gov
Child support · County office
Marion County Child Support Prosecutor
251 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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- Child support servicesGet help with starting, enforcing, or changing a child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Indy
4410 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46226
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- Employment and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, planning a career, and finding training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indianapolis BMV Branch - Beech Grove
3841 S. Emerson Ave., Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or state identification card and handle vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office
Indianapolis BMV Branch - East
10101 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46229
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- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or state identification card and handle vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office
Indianapolis BMV Branch - Midtown
4050 Meadows Pkwy., Indianapolis, IN 46205
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or state identification card and handle vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office
Indianapolis BMV Branch - North
2670 Lake Circle Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or state identification card and handle vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office
Indianapolis BMV Branch - South
3919 Madison Ave., Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or state identification card and handle vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Library · Regional office
Indianapolis Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, computers, and learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on indypl.org
Indianapolis & Marion County website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Marion 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
Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
3266 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Marion 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 or 866-211-9966 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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