Anderson

Local offices in Anderson

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

• Child support · State office

  Indiana Child Support Office - Madison County

  16 E. 9th St., Box 5, Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact this office for help with child support services in Madison County.
  Call 765-641-9609DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Division of Family Resources - Anderson Office

  222 E. 10th St., Ste. E, Anderson, IN 46016-1734

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsVisit or contact this office to apply for food, cash, or health coverage benefits.Apply online
  • Energy assistance applicationsAsk the office how to apply for available energy assistance.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Anderson Housing Authority

  528 W. 11th St., Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing, affordable apartments, or housing choice vouchers.Read more
  Call 765-641-2620DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Anderson City Utilities Office

  120 E. 8th St., Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • Utility bills and serviceGet help with electric, water, sewer, or stormwater service, bills, and payment arrangements.
  • Energy assistance informationContact the Utility Office for information about applying for energy assistance.
  Call 765-648-6187DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofanderson.com

• Local office · City office

  City Hall / Mayor's Office

  120 E. 8th St., Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsContact the city to get help finding a department or reporting a city concern.
  Call 765-648-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofanderson.com

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  WorkOne - Anderson

  140 E. 53rd St., Anderson, IN 46013

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, or accessing employment services.
  Call 765-642-4981DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Anderson Branch

  4330 S. Scatterfield Rd., Anderson, IN 46013-2631

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationVisit the branch for driver license, state ID, and other BMV services.
  Call 888-692-6841DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Anderson Public Library

  111 E. 12th St., Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, print, or join library programs.Read more
  Call 765-641-2456DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on and.lib.in.us

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Anderson Parks and Recreation

  Geater Center, 1611 Chase St., Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, parks, trails, and facilities to use or rent.
  Call 765-648-6858DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofanderson.com

City of Anderson, Indiana website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Anderson

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

Offices for all of Madison County

Anderson is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Madison County Clerk of the Circuit Court

  16 E. 9th St., Room 213, Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • Child support paymentsGet help with child support payment services through the Clerk’s Office.
  • Court information and filingsFind court records and forms, or get help with filing court documents.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Madison County Division of Family Resources

  222 E. 10th St., Suite E, Anderson, IN 46016-1734

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for state benefits, including food assistance and health coverage.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.

  615 W. State Road 38, New Castle, IN 47362

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceApply for help paying home energy bills through the agency serving Madison County.Apply online
  Call 765-529-4403DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Madison County Health Department

  206 E. 9th St., Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • Public health and vital recordsGet public health nursing, health education, vital records, and environmental health services.
  Call 765-641-9523DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · County office

  Madison County WIC Program

  2101 Jackson St., Suite 118, Anderson, IN 46016

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Apply online
  Call 765-646-9272DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  LifeStream Services, Inc.

  1701 Pilgrim Boulevard, Yorktown, IN 47396-0308

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet connected to support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 765-759-1121DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Madison 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