North Vernon
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Local offices in North Vernon
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State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Jennings County
2170 North State Highway 3, North Vernon, IN 47265
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for or get help with SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, and other family assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Utilities · City office
North Vernon Municipal Utilities
143 E Walnut Street, North Vernon, IN 47265
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills, ask about charges, or contact the utility billing office about payment arrangements.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northvernon-in.gov
Local office · City office
North Vernon City Hall
143 E Walnut Street, North Vernon, IN 47265
Help here
- City services and recordsContact the city for help with city services, records, and questions for the mayor’s office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northvernon-in.gov
State office
Indiana Department of Child Services, Jennings County Local Office
2017 Crestwood Drive, North Vernon, IN 47265
Help here
- Child and family servicesContact the local office for help with child welfare, foster care, adoption, and child support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, North Vernon Branch
612 Buckeye Street, North Vernon, IN 47265
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registration, and title services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Library · Regional office
Jennings County Public Library
2375 N State Hwy 3, North Vernon, IN 47265
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, and find programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jenningslib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
North Vernon Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation programs, sports, and pool information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northvernon-in.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve North Vernon
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
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.
3737 Waldemere Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241
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
Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc.
PO Box 625, Madison, IN 47250-0625
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jennings County
North Vernon is in Jennings County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Jennings County Child Support Office
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order, locating a parent, or collecting support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jenningscounty-in.gov
State office
Jennings County Division of Family Resources
2170 N. State Hwy. 3, North Vernon, IN 47265
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsApply for food, cash, or health coverage benefits at the local benefits office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Local office · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Jennings County Health Department
200 E Brown St, Vernon, IN 47282
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · State office
Jennings County WIC Program
945 Veteran Drive, Suite A, North Vernon, IN 47265
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Thrive Alliance
2158 Cottage Avenue, Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thrive-alliance.org
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