Gosport

Local offices in Gosport

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

• Local office · City office

  Gosport Town Hall

  7 E Main St, Gosport, IN 47433

  Help here

  • Town services and water bill paymentsVisit Town Hall to pay your water bill or ask about town services.
  Call 812-879-4334DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofgosport.com

Town of Gosport website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gosport

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

Offices for all of Owen County

Gosport is in Owen County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Owen County WIC Program

  35 Bobb Babbs Drive, Spencer, IN 47460

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 812-585-3775DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Owen County Prosecutor's Office, Child Support

  60 S Main Street, Spencer, IN 47460

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementGet help with child support services, including establishing and enforcing support orders.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 812-829-5005DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Owen County Division of Family Resources

  450 E Franklin St, Suite B, Spencer, IN 47460

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and health coverageApply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits or get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Indiana 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 866-211-9966Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · County office

  Owen County Health Department

  751 E Franklin St, Spencer, IN 47460

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with birth and death records, nursing services, immunizations, food safety, and environmental health.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area 10 Agency on Aging

  631 W Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville, IN 47429

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
  • In-home support and mealsAsk about care management, in-home services, and meal programs.
  • TransportationAsk about Rural Transit rides in the area.
  Call 812-876-3383DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on area10agency.org

Everything in Owen 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