Tell City
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Local offices in Tell City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Tell City Housing Authority
1648 10th Street, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in211.communityos.org
Utilities · City office
Tell City Utility Departments
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the city to ask about water and sewer service or your bill.
- Electric service and billingContact Tell City Electric about electric service and bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tellcity.in.gov
Local office · City office
Tell City City Hall
700 Main Street, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall to contact city departments and get help with city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tellcity.in.gov
State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Tell City Branch
635 Main Street, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license and vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Perry County Public Library, Tell City Branch
2328 Tell Street, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and join programs at the Tell City branch.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on perrycountypl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Schergens Center
1140 31st Street, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- Community center spaceAsk the city about using the center's meeting rooms or gym for a community event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tellcity.in.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tell City
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
Lincoln Hills Development Corporation
302 Main Street, P.O. Box 336, Tell City, IN 47586-0336
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Perry County
Tell City is in Perry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Perry County Child Support Division
2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- Child support payments and recordsThe Clerk's Office collects and disburses child support payments and provides payment histories to the parties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycounty.in.gov
State office
Perry County Division of Family Resources
8735 State Road 37, Suite A, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsResidents can apply for SNAP, TANF, and health coverage through the Division of Family Resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
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
Public health · County office
Perry County Health Department
3214 Tell Street, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides immunizations, health information, birth and death records, food safety inspections, and septic system permits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycounty.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
SWIRCA & More
16 West Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47710
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportThe regional agency helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find options counseling, nutrition, and care management.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swirca.org
Veterans · County office
Perry County Veterans Service Office
2219 Payne Street, Room W6, Tell City, IN 47586
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans service officer helps veterans and their families find and apply for available benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988