Jay County
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Local offices in Jay County
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
Jay County WIC Program
215 E Pearl St, Portland, IN 47371-3187
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under age five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Jay County Child Support Division
120 N Court St, Suite 110, Portland, IN 47371
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps establish, change, and enforce child support and medical support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jaycountyprosecutor.com
State office · State office
Jay County Division of Family Resources
1314 N Meridian St, Suite 200, Portland, IN 47371
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsResidents can contact the local office for help applying for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
- Child welfare servicesThe state child services office handles reports and support related to child safety and family needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community & Family Services, Inc.
521 S Wayne St, Portland, IN 47371
Help here
- Community action programsThe agency offers programs that may help eligible households with energy costs, housing, food, and other basic needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityandfamilyservices.org
Public health · County office
Jay County Health Department
504 W Arch St, Portland, IN 47371
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
LifeStream Services, Inc.
1701 Pilgrim Blvd., Yorktown, IN 47396-0308
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesContact LifeStream for information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lifestreaminc.org
Veterans · County office
Jay County Veterans Affairs
120 N Court St, Suite 106, Portland, IN 47371
Help here
- Veterans servicesThe county veterans office helps veterans find and apply for available benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jay County Emergency Management Agency
224 W Water St, Portland, IN 47371
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe county EMA helps residents prepare for emergencies and find information about disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Jay County Public Library
315 N Ship St, Portland, IN 47371
Help here
- Library servicesThe library provides books, learning resources, and other public library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jaycpl.lib.in.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jay County
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana
6621 N. Old SR 3, Muncie, IN 47303
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
Cities and towns in Jay 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
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