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Local offices in Rensselaer
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Jasper County Division of Family Resources
841 S College Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Apply for benefitsGet help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Utilities · City office
Rensselaer Utility Office
124 S Van Rensselaer St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with city utility bills, payments, and starting service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rensselaer.in.gov
Local office · City office
Rensselaer City Hall
124 S Van Rensselaer St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall for help with city government offices and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rensselaer.in.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Rensselaer Senior Center
967 E Leopold St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can get weekday meals and join social activities.Read more
- Energy assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying energy bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jaspercountycommunityservices.com
State office
Indiana BMV Rensselaer Branch
646 S College Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, identification, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Jasper County Public Library, Rensselaer
208 W Susan St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or use library resources and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
City of Rensselaer, Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rensselaer
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 Finders Food Bank
1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
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
Offices for all of Jasper County
Rensselaer is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Jasper County Child Support Division
125 S Cullen St, Suite 105, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, and enforcing child support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyin.gov
State office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Jasper County Office
841 S College Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- FSSA benefitsVisit or contact the office about applying for Indiana FSSA benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Jasper County Health Department
105 W Kellner St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county health services and public health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyin.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Jasper County Circuit Court
115 W Washington St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Court self-serviceFind court information, forms, and self-service links for Jasper County cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyin.gov
Veterans · County office
Jasper County Veterans Service Office
115 W Washington St, Suite 102, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, pensions, and burial assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyin.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jasper County Emergency Management
125 S Cullen St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for and recovering from emergencies in Jasper County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountyin.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.
- 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