New Pekin

Local offices in New Pekin

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

• Local office · City office

  New Pekin Town Hall

  Help here

  • Town services and utility bill paymentContact the town about local services or pay a town bill.
  Call 812-733-4033Website

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

Town of New Pekin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve New Pekin

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

Job help near New Pekin

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 New Pekin. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Salem WorkOne Express

  Also helps young people

  9 miles away

  St. Vincent Hospital, Lower Level, 911 N. Shelby St., Salem, IN 47167

  Hours: Mon, Thur, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Limited Staff; Tue & Wed 8:30am-4:30pm Full Staff

  Call 812-620-6780DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 11, 2026

• American Job Center

  Southern Indiana Works WorkOne Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 miles away

  2125 State Street, Suite 16, New Albany, IN 47150

  Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; Thursday, 8:00am - 2:00pm

  Call 812-948-6102DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Southern Indiana Works

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  821 S. Lake Rd. S. Room 331, Scottsburg, IN 47170

  Hours: Wed 8:30am-4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am-4:30pm

  Call 812-620-6780DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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 Washington County

New Pekin is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Indiana 211

  Help here

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

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

• Child support · County office

  Washington County Child Support Division

  Washington County Government Building, 806 Martinsburg Road, Suite 202, Salem, IN 47167

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help establishing, changing, or enforcing child and medical support orders.
  Call 812-883-6569DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Division of Family Resources

  709 Anson St., Salem, IN 47167

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit the local office to ask about applying for state family and social service benefits.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Washington County Health Department

  806 Martinsburg Rd., Suite 100, Salem, IN 47167

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and local health information.
  Call 812-883-5603DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Washington County Veteran Service Office

  Courthouse, 99 Public Square, Suite 2, Salem, IN 47167

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and support through the county service officer.
  Call 812-883-2063DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Salem Branch

  1201 North Jim Day Rd., Suite C, Salem, IN 47167

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license, state identification card, or vehicle registration.
  Call 888-692-6841DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Washington 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