Rochester
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Local offices in Rochester
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · County office
Fulton County Housing Authority
824 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher informationContact the housing authority to ask about its housing voucher program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hudhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Office
320 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay city water bills or contact the city about water and wastewater service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rochester.in.us
Local office · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
320 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government and public records.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rochester.in.us
Older adults · County office
Fulton County Community Resource Center and Council on Aging
625 Pontiac Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Senior activities and supportOlder adults can visit for activities, classes, and information about local support.
- TransportationCall to ask about rides through Fulton County Transpo.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fultoncountycoa.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Fulton County WorkOne
927 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Job and career helpGet help looking for work, choosing a career, or finding job training.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gotoworkone.com
State office
Rochester BMV Branch
2070 Peace Tree Village, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Driver licensing and state IDVisit the branch for driver license, permit, and state identification services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Fulton County Public Library, Rochester Branch
320 W. 7th Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fulco.lib.in.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rochester
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
Real Services, Inc.
1151 S Michigan St, P.O. Box 1835, South Bend, IN 46601-3427
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fulton County
Rochester is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Fulton County WIC Program
913 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food support and nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, new mothers, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Fulton County Child Support (Title IV-D)
815 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps families establish, change, collect, and enforce child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.fulton.in.us
State office
Fulton County Division of Family Resources
105 Rochester Plaza, Rochester, IN 46975-2619
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsThe office helps residents apply for food assistance, cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
- MedicaidResidents can apply for health coverage through the Division of Family Resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Fulton County Public Health Department
125 E. 9th Street, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for information about county health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.fulton.in.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services
1801 Smith Street, Logansport, IN 46947
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to information, counseling, support, and services.
- Community action assistanceThe agency offers programs for eligible residents facing low income or other barriers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areafive.com
Veterans · County office
Fulton County Veterans Service Office
815 N Main Street, Room 108, Rochester, IN 46975
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families apply for benefits and find information about available services.
- Transportation to VA medical facilitiesThe office provides veterans transportation to and from a VA medical facility.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.fulton.in.us
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