Porter County
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Local offices in Porter County
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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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · State office
Valparaiso WIC Clinic
502 Wall Street, Suite 102, Valparaiso, IN 46383-2507
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition education and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Porter County Prosecutor's Child Support Division
15 N. Franklin Street, Suite 100, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can contact the division for help with child support matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyin.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
North Central Community Action Agencies
317 Detroit Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
Help here
- WeatherizationIncome-qualified residents can seek home improvements that reduce energy use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nccomact.org
Public health · County office
Porter County Health Department
155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 104, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the department for county health services and information.
- WIC clinicPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition support and WIC benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyin.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Porter-Starke Services
601 Wall Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careAdults, families, teens, and children can get mental health and substance use treatment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on porterstarke.org
Veterans · County office
Porter County Veterans Service Office
155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 109, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help applying for state and federal benefits.
- Military recordsVeterans can get help requesting military service and medical records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyin.gov
Emergency help · County office
Porter County Emergency Management Agency
1995 S. State Road 2, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for severe weather and other emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyin.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Porter County Aging and Community Services
1005 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Help here
- TransportationResidents can request rides for local transportation needs.
- Energy assistanceEligible residents can ask for help with energy costs.
- Medicare counselingResidents can get help understanding Medicare options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyacs.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Portage
3484 Airport Road, Portage, IN 46368
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, exploring careers, and accessing training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Valparaiso BMV Branch
1361 Morthland Drive, Suites G-H, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit the branch for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Library · Regional office
Porter County Public Library System
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, programs, and public resources across the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcpls.org
Porter County, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Porter 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
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
6490 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
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
CoAction
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Porter 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988