Hanover

Local offices in Hanover

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

• Local office · City office

  Hanover Town Hall

  11 N. Madison Avenue, Hanover, IN 47243

  Help here

  • Town services and recordsVisit Town Hall for help with town services and public records.
  • Water service and billingContact the Water Department about town water service and bills.
  Call 812-866-2131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Jefferson County Public Library, Hanover Branch

  273 North Madison Avenue, Hanover, IN 47243

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use public library resources.
  Call 812-866-1470DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Hanover Parks Department

  Hanover Park, 200 Spruce Lane, Hanover, IN 47243

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  • Parks and recreationContact the Parks Department about town parks and recreation services.
  Call 812-806-1042DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Hanover, Indiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hanover

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

Offices for all of Jefferson County

Hanover is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Jefferson County WIC Program

  200 Spruce Lane, Hanover, IN 47243

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 812-273-3942DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office Child Support Division

  315 1/2 East Second Street, Madison, IN 47250

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe division helps establish and enforce child support orders and establish paternity.Apply online
  Call 812-265-8932DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Division of Family Resources, Jefferson County Office

  493 West Hutchinson Lane, Suite A, Madison, IN 47250

  Help here

  • SNAP food assistanceResidents can apply for food assistance and get help with their benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Cash and health coverage applicationsThe office helps residents apply for cash assistance and health coverage.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jefferson County Health Department

  715 Green Road, Madison, IN 47250

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and appointments.Read more
  Call 812-273-1942DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.health

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jefferson County Circuit and Superior Courts

  300 East Main Street, Madison, IN 47250

  Help here

  • Self-Service Legal CenterThe courts link residents to forms and legal information for people handling a case without a lawyer.Apply online
  Call 812-265-8930DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs

  660 North 36th Street, Lafayette, IN 47903

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local support and long-term care options.Read more
  Call 800-382-7556DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jefferson 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