Orleans
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Local offices in Orleans
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Orleans Water Works
161 E. Price Avenue, Orleans, IN 47452
Help here
- Water and sewer billingContact the town office to pay a water bill or ask about water and sewer service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on town.orleans.in.us
Local office · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Local office · City office
Orleans Town Hall
161 E. Price Avenue, Orleans, IN 47452
Help here
- Town records and electionsAsk the Clerk-Treasurer about town records, meeting information, and local voter registration.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on town.orleans.in.us
Library · Regional office
Orleans Town & Township Public Library
174 N. Maple Street, Orleans, IN 47452
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials from the public library.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orleans.lib.in.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Orleans
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
Offices for all of Orange County
Orleans is in Orange County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Orange County WIC Program
204 E Main St, Paoli, IN 47454
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can apply for food benefits, nutrition support, and health referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Orange County Child Support Prosecutor
205 E Main St, #15, Paoli, IN 47454
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services through the county prosecutor's office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office · State office
Orange County Division of Family Resources
326 N Gospel St, Suite B, Paoli, IN 47454
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for state food, health coverage, and cash assistance benefits through the local office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Orange County Health Department
205 E Main St, Suite 9, Paoli, IN 47454
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with local public health services and vital records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Veterans · County office
Orange County Veterans Service Office
205 E Main St, Paoli, IN 47454
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can contact the county officer for help finding benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gov.orangecounty59.us
Child support · State office
Indiana Department of Child Services, Orange County Office
889 N Gospel St, Paoli, IN 47454
Help here
- Child welfare servicesFamilies can contact the local office about child welfare services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
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 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