Mitchell

Local offices in Mitchell

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

• Local office · City office

  Mitchell City Hall

  407 South 6th Street, Mitchell, IN 47446

  Help here

  • City government services and recordsContact City Hall for city services, public records, and help finding the right city office.Read more
  • Utility billing and servicePay city utility bills, ask about an account, or request new water, sewer, or stormwater service.Read more
  Call 812-849-5161DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living

  1490 West Main Street, Mitchell, IN 47446

  Help here

  • Independent living supportPeople with disabilities can contact the center for help with independent living needs.
  Call 812-277-9626DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Mitchell Community Public Library

  804 Main Street, Mitchell, IN 47446

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use its resources, and get help finding information.Read more
  Call 812-849-2412DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mitchellcommunitylibrary.com

City of Mitchell, Indiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mitchell

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

Offices for all of Lawrence County

Mitchell is in Lawrence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  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.
  Call 812-279-6222DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 812-275-4439DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 812-279-2356DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 812-275-3234DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything 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