Batesville
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Local offices in Batesville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Batesville Water & Gas Utility
7 N. Eastern Avenue, Batesville, IN 47006
Help here
- Water and gas service and billsGet water or gas service, ask about your bill, or pay it online.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on batesvilleindiana.us
Local office · City office
City of Batesville City Hall
132 S. Main Street, Batesville, IN 47006
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city about local government services and resident concerns.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on batesvilleindiana.us
State office
Batesville BMV Branch
1132 Tekulve Road, Suite 3, Batesville, IN 47006
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver's licenses, state ID cards, and vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · City office
Batesville Memorial Public Library
131 N. Walnut Street, Batesville, IN 47006
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, programs, computers, and meeting spaces.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ebatesville.com
City of Batesville, Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Batesville
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
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.
3737 Waldemere Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241
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
Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation
110 Importing Street, P.O. Box 240, Aurora, IN 47001-0240
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ripley County
Batesville is in Ripley 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Ripley County Clerk
115 N. Main Street, Versailles, IN 47042
Help here
- Child support payments and court informationThe clerk's office provides child support and court information and accepts some child support payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ripleycounty.com
State office
Ripley County WIC Program
118-2 W. Indian Trail, Milan, IN 47031
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Ripley County Division of Family Resources
888 S. Adams St., Versailles, IN 47042
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceThe office helps residents apply for food assistance and manage their benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Cash assistance and health coverageThe office accepts applications for cash assistance and health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Ripley County Health Department
102 W. First North St., Versailles, IN 47042
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides nursing, maternal and child health, food safety, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ripleycounty.com
Older adults · Regional office
LifeTime Resources, Inc.
13091 Benedict Drive, Dillsboro, IN 47018
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information, referrals, and case management for aging and disability services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lifetime-resources.org
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