Butler

Local offices in Butler

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

• Human services · Regional office

  Indiana 211, United Way 211 regional center

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for referrals to local help with housing, food, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Butler City Hall

  215 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721

  Help here

  • Water and sewer utility billingContact City Hall to ask about city water and sewer bills.
  Call 260-868-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on butler.in.us

• Library · Regional office

  Butler Public Library

  340 South Broadway Street, Butler, IN 46721

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsApply for a library card and borrow books and other library materials.
  • GED classesAdults can attend GED classes at the library to work toward a high school diploma.
  Call 260-868-2351DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on butlerpubliclibrary.net

City of Butler, Indiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Butler

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

Offices for all of DeKalb County

Butler is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  DeKalb County Child Support Prosecutor

  100 S Main St, Suite 101, Auburn, IN 46706

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing child support orders and enforcing payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 260-925-3450DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DeKalb County Division of Family Resources

  1390 S Grandstaff Drive, Auburn, IN 46706

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsApply for food assistance, family cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  Indiana 211, United Way of DeKalb County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action of Northeast Indiana

  209 N Jackson St, Auburn, IN 46706

  Help here

  • Community action servicesGet help connecting with housing, energy, and other family support programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  DeKalb County Health Department

  220 E Seventh St, Suite 110, Auburn, IN 46706

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, environmental health help, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 260-925-2220DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana

  8101 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging, disability, and in-home support services.
  Call 260-745-1200DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in DeKalb 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