Mishawaka

Local offices in Mishawaka

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

• State office

  Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Mishawaka Office

  102 N Center St, Suite 500, Mishawaka, IN 46544-1232

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with Indiana public assistance benefits.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Mishawaka

  601 E 11th St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and housing choice vouchers in Mishawaka.
  Call 574-258-1658DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Mishawaka Utilities Customer Service

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsContact customer service to manage your Mishawaka Utilities account, start or transfer service, and ask about your bill.
  Call 574-258-1630Website

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department

  904 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and senior activitiesAsk about recreation programs and activities for older adults at Battell Community Center.
  • Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, activities, and facilities for residents of different ages.Read more
  Call 574-258-1664DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Mishawaka Branch

  2544 Miracle Ln, Mishawaka, IN 46545-3008

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for in-person driver licensing and vehicle services.
  Call 888-692-6841DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, Mishawaka Library

  209 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  Help here

  • Library services and public computersVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get help finding information.
  Call 574-259-5277DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mphpl.org

• Local office · City office

  Mishawaka City Hall

  100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  Help here

  • City customer serviceCall City Hall for help reaching the city office that handles your question.Read more
  Call 574-258-1601DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Mishawaka website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mishawaka

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

Job help near Mishawaka

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 Mishawaka. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  WorkOne Center South Bend

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.5 miles away

  220 W Colfax Avenue, 2nd Floor, South Bend, IN 46601

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Fridays 10:30am-4:30pm

  Call 574-237-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  Elkhart County WorkOne Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  10 miles away

  430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516-3696

  Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, , 8:00 Thursday - 4:30pm Friday 10:30-4:30

  Call 574-295-0105DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Plymouth Express Center

  Also helps young people

  24 miles away

  510 W. Adams St, Room 105, Plymouth, IN 46563

  Hours: Monday & Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 574-936-8919DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 St. Joseph County

Mishawaka is in St. Joseph County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  St. Joseph County WIC, South Bend Clinic

  325 N Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for WIC food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 574-647-2175DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  St. Joseph County Child Support Prosecutor

  227 W Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe child support office helps with child support cases and related services.
  Call 574-235-9786DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Division of Family Resources, South Bend Office

  401 E Colfax Avenue, Suite 375, South Bend, IN 46617

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance and get help with current benefits.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Division of Family Resources, Mishawaka Office

  102 N Center Street, Suite 500, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance and get help with current benefits.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of South Bend

  Help here

  • Public housingThe housing authority accepts applications for public housing when its wait list is open.Apply online
  Call 574-235-9346Website

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

• Public health · County office

  St. Joseph County Department of Health

  227 W Jefferson Blvd, Room 825, South Bend, IN 46601

  Help here

  • County public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
  Call 574-235-9750DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in St. Joseph 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