Wayne County
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Local offices in Wayne County
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Public health · County office
Wayne County WIC Program
2230 Chester Blvd., Richmond, IN 47375-0487
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support through WIC.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Wayne County Child Support Division
301 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps establish, enforce, and review child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wayne.in.us
State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Wayne County Office
50 S. 2nd St., Richmond, IN 47374-4212
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverageResidents can get help applying for food, cash, and health coverage benefits at this office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Richmond Housing Authority
58 S. 15th St., Richmond, IN 47374
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceThe housing authority offers public housing and rental assistance to eligible residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richmondhousingindiana.org
Public health · County office
Wayne County Health Department
201 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services, vaccines, testing, and health information.
- Birth and death recordsResidents can request Wayne County birth and death records from the health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wayne.in.us
Older adults · Regional office
LifeStream Services, Inc.
2404 National Rd. W., Richmond, IN 47374
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information about local support and long-term services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lifestreaminc.org
Veterans · County office
Wayne County Veterans Service Office
401 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe service officer helps veterans learn about and apply for available benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wayne.in.us
Emergency help · County office
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationThe agency shares emergency alerts and information to help residents prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wayne.in.us
State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Richmond Branch
4503 National Rd. E., Richmond, IN 47374-3731
Help here
- Driver licenses, identification, and vehicle servicesResidents can visit the branch for driver licenses, identification cards, and vehicle transactions.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Morrisson-Reeves Library
80 N. 6th St., Richmond, IN 47374
Help here
- Library materials and public computersResidents can borrow books and digital materials and use public computers and other library resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mrlinfo.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wayne County
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
Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.
615 W State Road 38, P.O. Box 449, New Castle, IN 47362-0449
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Wayne 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
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