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Local offices in Pulaski County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Pulaski County Human Services, Inc.
115 W Pearl St, Winamac, IN 46996
Help here
- Community assistance and referralsAsk about help for low-income, older, disabled, or otherwise disadvantaged residents.
- Food pantryGet food pantry assistance at the agency's Winamac office.
- Local transportationArrange demand-response transportation within Pulaski County.
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help connecting to services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskionline.org
Public health · State office
Pulaski County WIC Program
123 N Market St, Suite 2, Winamac, IN 46996
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · State office
Pulaski County Child Support Prosecutor
110 E Meridian St, Winamac, IN 46996
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county prosecutor's office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Pulaski County Division of Family Resources Office
128 N Sally Dr, Winamac, IN 46996
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsVisit the office for help applying for food assistance, cash assistance, or health coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Pulaski County Health Department
125 S Riverside Dr, Winamac, IN 46996
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health information, vaccines, vital records, and environmental health guidance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Indiana Community Action Corporation, Area Agency on Aging
5240 Fountain Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportGet help finding long-term services and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Veterans · County office
Pulaski County Veterans Service Office
Pulaski County Courthouse, Room 004, 112 E Main St, Winamac, IN 46996
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for benefits for veterans and their family members.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskionline.org
Emergency help · County office
Pulaski County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the county office for local emergency management information and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskionline.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne - Winamac
118 Sally Dr, Winamac, IN 46996-9100
Help here
- Employment and career servicesGet help finding a job, exploring careers, and planning your next work steps.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Winamac BMV Branch
218 N Sally Dr, Winamac, IN 46996-9101
Help here
- Driver and identification servicesApply for or renew a driver's license, permit, or state identification card at the branch.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Pulaski County Public Library
121 S Riverside Dr, Winamac, IN 46996
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, public resources, and library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pulaskicounty.lib.in.us
Pulaski County, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pulaski County
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
Food Finders Food Bank
1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
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
North Central Community Action Agency
301 E. 8th Street, Suite 109, Michigan City, IN 46360-3489
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Pulaski County
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkOne Winamac
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
2.9 miles away
118 North Sally Drive, Suite 2, Winamac, IN 46996
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026
Youth and reentry program
WorkOne - Winamac
For young people
0.2 miles away
123 N. Market St., Ste 2, Winamac, IN
Youth and reentry program
Center of Workforce Innovations - Pulaski County - Winamac
For young people
0.2 miles away
125 South Riverside Drive, Winamac, IN 46996
Unemployment benefits in Indiana
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Northwest Indiana Workforce Board
504 Broadway, 4th Floor, Gary, IN 46402
Workforce board
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
10 N Senate Ave, Rm SE304, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Cities and towns in Pulaski 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
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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