Converse

Local offices in Converse

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

• Local office · City office

  Converse Town Hall and Clerk-Treasurer's Office

  210 N. Jefferson St., Converse, IN 46919

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billingVisit or call the Clerk-Treasurer's Office for town services and to ask about water, sewer, stormwater, and trash bills.
  Call 765-395-3459DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Converse-Jackson Township Public Library

  108 S. Jefferson St., Converse, IN 46919

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other materials at the library.Read more
  Call 765-395-3344DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on converselib.org

Town of Converse website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Converse

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

Offices for all of Miami County

Converse is in Miami County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Miami County Child Support Division

  25 N Broadway, Room 115, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementApply for help establishing paternity, setting child support orders, and enforcing payments.Apply online
  Call 765-472-2619DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov

• State office · State office

  Miami County Division of Family Resources

  300 S Broadway Street, Suite 2, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, TANF, and health coverage through the local state benefits office.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Peru

  701 E Main Street, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Affordable housing assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance.
  Call 765-473-6601DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · County office

  Miami County Health Department

  35 Court Street, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services.
  Call 765-472-3901DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Area Five WIC Program

  661 E Main Street, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Apply online
  Call 765-472-7714DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  4C Health Miami County

  1000 N Broadway Street, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use careGet outpatient mental health and substance use care, including crisis support.
  Call 574-722-5151DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 4chealthin.org

Everything in Miami 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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