Plainville

Local offices in Plainville

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

• Library · Regional office

  Carnegie Public Library - Plainville

  858 2nd Street, Plainville, IN 47501

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books and other public library services.
  Call 812-687-7271DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Plainville

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

Offices for all of Daviess County

Plainville is in Daviess County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Daviess County Child Support Office

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet forms and contact information for county child support services.
  Call 812-254-8680Website

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

• State office

  Daviess County Division of Family Resources office

  308 W. National Hwy., Washington, IN 47501

  Help here

  • Apply for benefitsVisit the local office for help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, or health coverage.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 866-211-9966Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · County office

  Daviess County Health Department

  300 E. Hefron St., Washington, IN 47501

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, communicable diseases, environmental health, nursing services, and vital records.Read more
  • WICContact the county WIC program for nutrition support and help for eligible families.Read more
  Call 812-254-8666DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Generations Vincennes University Statewide Services

  1019 N. 4th St., Vincennes, IN 47591

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding in-home and community support for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 812-888-5880DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Daviess County Veterans Services

  300 E. Hefron St., Washington, IN 47501

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesContact the county veterans office for help finding veterans benefits and resources.
  Call 812-254-8678DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Daviess 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