Burns Harbor

Local offices in Burns Harbor

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

• Utilities · City office

  Burns Harbor Sanitary Utility Department

  1240 N. Boo Road, Burns Harbor, IN 46304

  Help here

  • Sewer and trash billingGet help starting sewer and trash service, paying your bill, or asking about a shutoff notice.
  Call 219-787-1165DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Burns Harbor Town Hall

  1240 N. Boo Road, Burns Harbor, IN 46304

  Help here

  • Town services and recordsContact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office about town records, permits, licenses, and other town business.Read more
  Call 219-787-9413DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Burns Harbor Park Department

  1200 Lakeland Park Drive, Burns Harbor, IN 46304

  Help here

  • Parks, programs, and facility rentalsFind recreation programs and reserve a shelter or facility at Lakeland Park.
  Call 219-787-8126DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Burns Harbor website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Burns Harbor

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

Offices for all of Porter County

Burns Harbor is in Porter 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Valparaiso WIC Clinic

  502 Wall Street, Suite 102, Valparaiso, IN 46383-2507

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition education and food benefits.
  Call 219-464-9220DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Porter County Prosecutor's Child Support Division

  15 N. Franklin Street, Suite 100, Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can contact the division for help with child support matters.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  North Central Community Action Agencies

  317 Detroit Street, Michigan City, IN 46360

  Help here

  • WeatherizationIncome-qualified residents can seek home improvements that reduce energy use.
  Call 219-872-0351DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccomact.org

• Public health · County office

  Porter County Health Department

  155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 104, Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call the department for county health services and information.
  • WIC clinicPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition support and WIC benefits.Read more
  Call 219-465-3525DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Porter-Starke Services

  601 Wall Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use careAdults, families, teens, and children can get mental health and substance use treatment.
  Call 219-531-3500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on porterstarke.org

Everything in Porter 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