Charlestown
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Local offices in Charlestown
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Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
304 Main Cross Street, Charlestown, IN 47111
Help here
- Sewer and trash billingPay your city sewer or trash bill, set up service, or ask about a billing adjustment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcharlestown.com
Local office · City office
Charlestown City Hall
304 Main Cross Street, Charlestown, IN 47111
Help here
- City services and assistanceContact City Hall to find the right city department or ask about local services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcharlestown.com
Library · Regional office
Charlestown-Clark County Public Library, Charlestown Branch
51 Clark Road, Charlestown, IN 47111
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, internet, printing, and library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on youseemore.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Arts & Enrichment Center
999 Water Street, Charlestown, IN 47111
Help here
- Community programs and eventsVisit the center for community events and public programs.
- Emergency storm shelterThe center can serve as a city emergency shelter during major power outages when activated.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charlestownparks.com
City of Charlestown, Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Charlestown
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
Dare to Care Food Bank
5803 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40228
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
Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc.
201 E 15th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clark County
Charlestown is in Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Clark County WIC Program
1302 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition help and healthy foods to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Clark County Child Support Office
501 E. Court Avenue, Room 137, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps with child support payments and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.clark.in.us
State office
Clark County Division of Family Resources
285 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsResidents can apply for state benefits such as food assistance, health coverage, and cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Clark County Health Department
1201 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides health education, health clinics, vital records, and environmental health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Clark County Clerk of Courts Self-Service Legal Information
Help here
- Self-help legal informationResidents can find court forms and information for representing themselves in court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
SWIRCA & More
16 W. Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47733
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swirca.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