Carthage

Local offices in Carthage

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · State office

  Indiana 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
  Call 866-211-9966Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Local office · City office

  Carthage Town Hall

  6 W. First Street, Carthage, IN 46115

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact the town office for help with town government questions and services.
  Call 765-565-6580DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagein.net

• Library · Regional office

  Henry Henley Public Library

  102 N. Main Street, Carthage, IN 46115

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and find learning programs.
  Call 765-565-8022DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on henryhenley.lib.in.us

Town of Carthage website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carthage

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Rush County

Carthage is in Rush 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · State office

  Rush County WIC Program

  509 Conrad Harcourt Way, Rushville, IN 46173

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 765-938-5502DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Child support · County office

  Rush County Child Support Prosecutor

  101 E Second St, Rushville, IN 46173

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe office helps establish, change, and enforce child support orders.Apply online
  Call 765-932-4017DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov

• State office · State office

  Rush County Division of Family Resources

  1340 N Cherry St, Rushville, IN 46173

  Help here

  • Public assistance applicationsVisit or contact this office for help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and other family assistance.Apply online
  • Employment supportThe office connects eligible SNAP recipients with training and job support through IMPACT.Read more
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · County office

  Rush County Health Department

  101 E 2nd St, Room 105, Rushville, IN 46173

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services and health information.
  Call 765-932-3103DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  LifeStream Services, Inc.

  2404 National Road W, Richmond, IN 47374

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportContact LifeStream for information, referrals, and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Rush County.
  Call 800-589-1121DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lifestreaminc.org

Everything in Rush 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.
• 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