Merrillville
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Local offices in Merrillville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- 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
Town of Merrillville
7820 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Help here
- Town information and service requestsContact the town or submit a request for help with a local service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on merrillville.in.gov
State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Merrillville Branch
7905 Broadway St., Merrillville, IN 46410
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver licenses, identification cards, and vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Lake County Public Library, Merrillville Branch
1919 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse books, computers, meeting rooms, and programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcplin.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Merrillville Parks and Recreation
6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind town recreation programs and activities for children and adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on merrillville.in.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Merrillville
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
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
6490 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
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
CoAction
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lake County
Merrillville is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Lake County Clerk Child Support
3000 W. 93rd Ave., Room 1160, Crown Point, IN 46307
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and payment records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyin.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, Gary office
661 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402-2407
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, Crown Point office
1865 E. Summit St., Crown Point, IN 46307-2768
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, East Chicago office
2200 Broadway St., East Chicago, IN 46312-2224
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, Glen Park office
110 W. Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46409-2709
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, Hobart office
1871 E. 37th Ave., Hobart, IN 46342-2579
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
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