Salem
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Local offices in Salem
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Salem Utilities Office
201 East Market Street, Suite 106, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Water, wastewater, and garbage billsPay city water, wastewater, and garbage bills or ask about your account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsalemin.com
Local office · City office
Salem City Hall
201 East Market Street, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help with city government questions and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsalemin.com
Older adults · Regional office
Salem-Washington County Senior Center
1705 North Shelby Street, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Senior center activitiesVisit the center for weekday activities and programs for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsalemin.com
State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Salem Branch
1201 North Jim Day Road, Suite C, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and IDsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID at the branch.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Salem-Washington Township Public Library
212 North Main Street, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on salemlib.lib.in.us
City of Salem, Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Salem
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
Dare to Care Food Bank
5803 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40228
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 Washington County
Salem is in Washington 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Washington County Child Support Division
Washington County Government Building, 806 Martinsburg Road, Suite 202, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing, changing, or enforcing child and medical support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Division of Family Resources
709 Anson St., Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit the local office to ask about applying for state family and social service benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Public health · County office
Washington County Health Department
806 Martinsburg Rd., Suite 100, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and local health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Veterans · County office
Washington County Veteran Service Office
Courthouse, 99 Public Square, Suite 2, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and support through the county service officer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Salem Branch
1201 North Jim Day Rd., Suite C, Salem, IN 47167
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license, state identification card, or vehicle registration.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 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.
- 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