Pottawattamie Park

Local offices in Pottawattamie Park

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Pottawattomie Park Clerk-Treasurer

  100 Jack Pine Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360

  Help here

  • Town services and paymentsContact the Clerk-Treasurer about town business, submit documents, or leave payments in the town mailbox.
  Call 219-898-1045DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofpottawattomieparkin.org

Town of Pottawattomie Park website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pottawattamie Park

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

Offices for all of LaPorte County

Pottawattamie Park is in LaPorte 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

• Public health · State office

  LaPorte County WIC Program

  1719 State Street, Suite LM, LaPorte, IN 46350

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 219-326-7565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  LaPorte County IV-D Child Support Office

  300 W. Washington Street, Suite 10, Michigan City, IN 46360

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can apply for help with child support services and questions about a child support case.
  Call 219-874-5611DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  La Porte County Division of Family Resources Office

  1551 S. Woodland Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsResidents can get help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  La Porte County Health Department

  809 State Street, Suite 401A, La Porte, IN 46350

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for nursing services, vital records, environmental health, food safety, water testing, and public health information.
  Call 219-326-6808DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  LaPorte County Self Help Center

  LaPorte County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, La Porte, IN; Michigan City Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Michigan City, IN

  Help here

  • Court process informationSelf-represented residents can get general information about court procedures and forms, but staff cannot give legal advice.
  Call 219-326-6808DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in LaPorte 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