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Local offices in Washington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City Utilities
Help here
- Water, sewer, and electric serviceContact City Utilities about water, sewer, and electric service or bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtonin.us
Local office · City office
City Hall
101 NE 3rd St, Washington, IN 47501
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtonin.us
Jobs and training · State office
Daviess County WorkOne Express
8 NE 21st St, Washington, IN 47501
Help here
- Job and career servicesVisit or contact WorkOne for help with job searches, career planning, and training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Washington BMV Branch
900 W National Hwy, Suite 7, Washington, IN 47501
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the BMV branch for driver licenses, permits, identification cards, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Washington Carnegie Public Library
300 W Main St, Washington, IN 47501
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on washingtoncarnegie.evergreenindiana.org
City of Washington, Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Washington
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
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
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 Daviess County
Washington 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.
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.
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
Daviess County Health Department
300 E. Hefron St., Washington, IN 47501
Help here
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on daviess.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