Monroe County
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Local offices in Monroe County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Monroe County Child Support Prosecutor
214 W 7th St, Suite 110, Bloomington, IN 47404
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with paternity, child support orders, and collecting support payments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Monroe County Office
1531 S Curry Pike, Suite 300, Bloomington, IN 47403
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and MedicaidApply for or get help managing food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Monroe County WIC Program
333 E Miller Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a child under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Bloomington Housing Authority
1007 N Summit St, Bloomington, IN 47404
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher programAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program and its waitlist.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhaindiana.net
Public health · County office
Monroe County Health Department
119 W 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Monroe County Circuit Court Civil Division
301 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
Help here
- Court forms and self-help resourcesFind court forms and information to help with common legal filings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area 10 Agency on Aging
631 W Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville, IN 47429
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services, meals, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on area10agency.org
Veterans · County office
Monroe County Veteran Service Office
214 W 7th St, Suite 100, Bloomington, IN 47404
Help here
- Veterans benefits and recordsVeterans, dependents, and survivors can get help filing benefit claims and obtaining military records.
- Veteran transportationVeterans can ask the office about free transportation services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.in.us
State office
Indiana Department of Child Services, Monroe County Office
1531 S Curry Pike, Suite 600, Bloomington, IN 47403
Help here
- Child and family servicesContact the local office about child welfare services and family support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Monroe County Emergency Management
5850 W Foster Curry Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency alerts and information to prepare for severe weather and other emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.in.us
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Bloomington
1531 S Curry Pike, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47403
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, choosing a career, or finding job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Bloomington Branch
1531 S Curry Pike, Bloomington, IN 47403
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Monroe County Public Library
303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
Help here
- Library and learning servicesUse library materials, technology, learning programs, and community services across the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcpl.info
Monroe County, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monroe 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
South Central Community Action Program, Inc.
1500 W. 15th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404-3018
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Monroe 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
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-211-9966 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988