Austin
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Local offices in Austin
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Utilities · City office
Austin Wastewater Department
82 W. Main St., Austin, IN 47102
Help here
- Sewer billing and paymentsPay your city sewer bill online or call the department for help with wastewater billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofaustin.in.gov
Local office · City office
Austin City Hall
82 W. Main St., Austin, IN 47102
Help here
- City government helpVisit or call City Hall for help with city government questions and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofaustin.in.gov
Library · County office
Austin Branch, Scott County Public Library
26 Union Ave., Austin, IN 47102
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library for books, computers, Wi-Fi, digital materials, and help with research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scott.lib.in.us
City of Austin, Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Austin
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 Scott County
Austin is in Scott County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Scott County WIC Program
279 N Gardner Street, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Scott County Child Support Office
1 E McClain Avenue, Suite 230, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Help here
- Child support enforcementParents can ask about enrolling in child support enforcement and get help with payments or payment history.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scottcounty.in.gov
State office
Scott County FSSA Office
565 S Lake Road S, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Help here
- FSSA benefits assistanceResidents can get help with state family and social services benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action of Southern Indiana - Scott County Office
1092 Community Way, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Help here
- Community action servicesResidents can ask about local help with basic needs, housing, and energy costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casi1.org
Public health · County office
Scott County Health Department
1296 N Gardner Street, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with local health services, health information, and vital records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scottcounty.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lifespan Resources, Inc.
33 State Street, Third Floor, New Albany, IN 47151
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get referrals and help planning services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lifespanresources.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988