Orange County

Local offices in Orange County

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

• Public health · State office

  Orange County WIC Program

  204 E Main St, Paoli, IN 47454

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can apply for food benefits, nutrition support, and health referrals.
  Call 812-723-4131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Orange County Child Support Prosecutor

  205 E Main St, #15, Paoli, IN 47454

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services through the county prosecutor's office.
  Call 812-723-7103DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Orange County Division of Family Resources

  326 N Gospel St, Suite B, Paoli, IN 47454

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for state food, health coverage, and cash assistance benefits through the local office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 866-211-9966Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Orange County Health Department

  205 E Main St, Suite 9, Paoli, IN 47454

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with local public health services and vital records.
  Call 812-723-7112DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Orange County Veterans Service Office

  205 E Main St, Paoli, IN 47454

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceVeterans can contact the county officer for help finding benefits and services.
  Call 812-723-7116DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gov.orangecounty59.us

• Child support · State office

  Indiana Department of Child Services, Orange County Office

  889 N Gospel St, Paoli, IN 47454

  Help here

  • Child welfare servicesFamilies can contact the local office about child welfare services and support.
  Call 812-723-3616DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Orange County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet county information about emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 812-788-2333Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gov.orangecounty59.us

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkOne Paoli

  1075 N Sandy Hook Rd, Paoli, IN 47454

  Help here

  • Job and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment reemployment requirements.
  Call 812-723-2359DirectionsWebsite

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

Orange County Government, Indiana website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Orange County

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

Cities and towns in Orange County

• French Lick
• Orleans
• Paoli
• West Baden Springs

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