Lawrence County
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Local offices in Lawrence 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
IHC Lawrence County WIC Program
2415 Mitchell Road, Suite A, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on indianahealthonline.org
Child support · County office
Lawrence County Prosecutor's Child Support Division
918 16th Street, Suite 500, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and court ordered support collection.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Lawrence County Office
1212 I Street, Suite 3, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceApply for food assistance or get help managing an existing SNAP case.Apply online
- Cash and health coverage benefitsApply for cash assistance or health coverage and get help with an existing case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Bedford Housing Authority
1305 K Street, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and how to apply for an available unit.Apply online
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bhabedford.com
Public health · County office
Lawrence County Health Department
2419 Mitchell Road, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- Public health and vital recordsGet public health services and request county birth or death records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecounty.in.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lawrence Circuit Court
916 15th Street, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- Court information and formsFind court information and forms for some local cases, including protection orders and child support matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecounty.in.gov
Veterans · County office
Lawrence County Veterans Service
916 15th Street, Room 8, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with claims for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecounty.in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lawrence County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the county for information about emergency preparedness and local emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrencecounty.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Bedford WorkOne Center
931 15th Street, Suite 3, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · State office
Bedford BMV Branch
615 X Street, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, identification, and vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Bedford Public Library
1323 K Street, Bedford, IN 47421
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, information, and community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bedlib.org
Lawrence County, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lawrence 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
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
2333 West Industrial Park Drive, Bloomington, IN 47404
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
Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation
500 West Main St, Mitchell, IN 47446-1410
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lawrence 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