Carlisle
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Local offices in Carlisle
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Haddon Township Community Building
300 S Alexander Street, Carlisle, IN
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- Congregate mealsOlder adults can attend the listed meal service at this community building.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on thrivewestcentral.com
State office
Indiana 211
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- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Local office · City office
Carlisle Town Hall
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- Town government helpContact Town Hall for help with town government questions and local services.
- Water serviceCall Town Hall with questions about Carlisle water service.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on town-of-carlisle-indiana.com
Library · Regional office
Carlisle Public Library
201 North Ledgerwood St, Carlisle, IN 47838
Help here
- Library servicesUse books, public computers, reference help, story time, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on www2.sullivan.lib.in.us
Town of Carlisle Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carlisle
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
Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank
430 N 14th 1/2 St, Terre Haute, IN 47807
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
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.
525 N. 4th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591-0687
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sullivan County
Carlisle is in Sullivan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Sullivan County Child Support Prosecutor
100 Courthouse Square, Sullivan, IN 47882
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and locating a parent.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Sullivan County WIC Program
2326 N Section Street, Sullivan, IN 47882
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Sullivan Housing Authority
200 N Court St, Sullivan, IN 47882
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- Public housingApply in person for affordable public housing.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanha.com
Public health · County office
Sullivan County Health Department
27 S Main St, Sullivan, IN 47882
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, health education, and help with public health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Hamilton Center Sullivan County
2134 Mary Sherman Dr, Sullivan, IN 47882
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet mental health and addiction care for children, teens, and adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
THRIVE West Central Area Agency on Aging
2800 Poplar St, Suite 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thrivewestcentral.com
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 866-211-9966 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988