Vernon

Local offices in Vernon

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Vernon

  Help here

  • Town services and water utilityContact the town about local government services and its water utility.Read more
  Call 812-346-7438Website

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)

  29 Washington St, Vernon, IN 47282

  Help here

  • Recreation center and gym rentalVisit the recreation center for community activities or ask about renting the gym.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Butler-Stott-Crowe Branch, Jennings County Public Library

  28 Washington St, Vernon, IN 47282

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library resources and take part in local programs.
  Call 812-346-2091DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Vernon, Indiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Vernon

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

Job help near Vernon

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Vernon. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Southeast - North Vernon

  Also helps young people

  1.7 miles away

  275 E. Main St., North Vernon, IN 47265

  Hours: Monday: 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Friday by appointment only.

  Call 812-346-6030DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Southeast - Seymour

  Also helps young people

  14 miles away

  323 Dupont Drive, PO Box 1003, Seymour, IN 47274

  Hours: Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only.

  Call 812-522-9074DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkOne Southeast - Madison

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  100 E Second St., Suite F, Madison, IN 47250-1078

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm; Thur 10:00am to 4:30pm

  Call 812-265-3734DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 9, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Jennings County

Vernon is in Jennings County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Jennings County Child Support Office

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order, locating a parent, or collecting support.
  Call 812-352-3049Website

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

• State office

  Jennings County Division of Family Resources

  2170 N. State Hwy. 3, North Vernon, IN 47265

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsApply for food, cash, or health coverage benefits at the local benefits office.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 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.
  Call 866-211-9966Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · County office

  Jennings County Health Department

  200 E Brown St, Vernon, IN 47282

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 812-352-3024DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Jennings County WIC Program

  945 Veteran Drive, Suite A, North Vernon, IN 47265

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Apply online
  Call 812-346-2515DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Thrive Alliance

  2158 Cottage Avenue, Columbus, IN 47201

  Help here

  • Aging and in-home supportGet information and support to help older adults and people with disabilities live independently.Read more
  • Housing servicesContact Thrive Alliance about affordable housing and housing support services.Read more
  Call 866-644-6407DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thrive-alliance.org

Everything in Jennings 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