Jennings County

Local offices in Jennings County

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

• Child support · County office

  Jennings County Child Support Office

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order, locating a parent, or collecting support.
  Call 812-352-3049Website

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

• State office

  Jennings County Division of Family Resources

  2170 N. State Hwy. 3, North Vernon, IN 47265

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsApply for food, cash, or health coverage benefits at the local benefits office.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · State office

  Indiana 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
  Call 866-211-9966Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Jennings County Health Department

  200 E Brown St, Vernon, IN 47282

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 812-352-3024DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Jennings County WIC Program

  945 Veteran Drive, Suite A, North Vernon, IN 47265

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Apply online
  Call 812-346-2515DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Thrive Alliance

  2158 Cottage Avenue, Columbus, IN 47201

  Help here

  • Aging and in-home supportGet information and support to help older adults and people with disabilities live independently.Read more
  • Housing servicesContact Thrive Alliance about affordable housing and housing support services.Read more
  Call 866-644-6407DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thrive-alliance.org

• Veterans · County office

  Jennings County Veterans Service Office

  275 E. Main Street, North Vernon, IN 47265

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 812-953-0068DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jennings County Emergency Management Agency

  925 South State Street, North Vernon, IN 47265

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
  Call 812-346-1691DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkOne North Vernon

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training, or other workforce services.
  Website

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

• State office

  North Vernon BMV Branch

  612 Buckeye St, North Vernon, IN 47265

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, identification, and vehicle services.
  Call 888-692-6841DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Jennings County Public Library

  2375 N State Hwy 3, North Vernon, IN 47265

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, and find programs for children and adults.
  Call 812-346-2091DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jenningslib.org

Jennings County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jennings County

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

Cities and towns in Jennings County

• North Vernon
• Vernonnot checked yet

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