Petersburg
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Local offices in Petersburg
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Utilities · City office
Petersburg Utilities
704 East Main Street, Petersburg, IN 47567
Help here
- Utility serviceContact Petersburg Utilities about city utility service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on petersburg.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Pike County Public Library, Petersburg
1104 Main Street, Petersburg, IN 47567
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pikeco.lib.in.us
Local office · City office
Petersburg City Hall
704 East Main Street, Petersburg, IN 47567
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- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city officials and departments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on petersburg.in.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Petersburg
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
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
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
Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc.
P.O. Box 729, Jasper, IN 47547-0729
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pike County
Petersburg is in Pike 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Pike County Child Support Division
Pike County Courthouse, 801 E Main, 1st Floor, Petersburg, IN 47567
Help here
- Child support servicesThe county child support office helps parents with child support matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pikecounty.in.gov
State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Pike County Office
820 E Poplar St, Petersburg, IN 47567
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsResidents can apply for food assistance, cash assistance, and health coverage through the local benefits office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Public health · County office
Pike County Health Department
2206 S State Road 61, Winslow, IN 47598
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services, including immunizations and disease prevention.
- WICThe WIC clinic helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Generations Agency on Aging and Disability
1019 N 4th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGenerations helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find long-term support and local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vinu.edu
Veterans · County office
Pike County Veterans Service Office
2206 S State Road 61, Winslow, IN 47598
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans with questions about benefits and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pikecounty.in.gov
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 866-211-9966 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988