Oaktown

Local offices in Oaktown

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Oaktown Clerk-Treasurer

  Help here

  • Town office helpContact the clerk-treasurer for help with town government questions.
  Call 812-745-3360Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oaktown

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

Offices for all of Knox County

Oaktown is in Knox County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Knox County Title IV-D Child Support Office

  102 N. 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county Title IV-D office.
  Call 812-882-2055DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Division of Family Resources, Vincennes Office

  2335 N. Sixth Street, Vincennes, IN 47591-3157

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health coverage benefitsApply for SNAP food help, TANF cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
  • Cash assistanceApply for TANF cash assistance at the local benefits office.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Knox County WIC Program

  328 N. Second Street, Suite 204, Vincennes, IN 47591

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 812-886-0107DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Knox County Housing Authority

  11 Powell Street, Bicknell, IN 47512

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance applications.
  Call 812-735-2006DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Knox County Health Department

  328 N. 2nd Street, Suite 100, Vincennes, IN 47591

  Help here

  • ImmunizationsGet immunizations and public health services from the county health department.
  • Birth and death recordsRequest copies of birth or death records from the county health department.
  Call 812-882-8080DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Generations Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability

  1019 N. 4th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 800-742-9002DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Knox 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