Columbus
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Local offices in Columbus
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Bartholomew County Office
2330 Poshard Drive, Columbus, IN 47203-1845
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsVisit or contact this office for help applying for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Columbus Housing Authority
799 McClure Road, Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers serving Columbus and a five-mile area around the city.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbushome.net
Utilities · City office
Columbus City Utilities
1111 McClure Road, Columbus, IN
Help here
- Water and sewer utility serviceContact the utility for water or sewer service and help with your bill.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbusutilities.org
Human services · City office
City of Columbus Human Rights Commission
Help here
- Human rights helpContact the commission for help with a human rights concern in Columbus.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbus.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne - Columbus
1531 13th Street, Suite G600, Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
- Employment and career servicesGet help with job searches, career advice, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Columbus Branch
4445 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver's license, identification, and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Local office · City office
Columbus City Hall
123 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
- City information and helpContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbus.in.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Columbus Parks and Recreation
2252 25th Street, Entrance 2, Columbus, IN
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs, activities, and events.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbus.in.gov
City of Columbus, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbus
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
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.
3737 Waldemere Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241
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
Human Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 119, Clifford, IN 47226
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bartholomew County
Columbus is in Bartholomew County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Bartholomew County WIC Program
Doug Otto United Way Center, 1531 13th Street, Columbus, IN 47202
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Child Support Division
234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
- Child support servicesAsk for help establishing paternity or setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bartholomew.in.gov
State office · State office
Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources Office
2330 Poshard Drive, Columbus, IN 47203
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, or health coverage at the local benefits office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Bartholomew County Health Department
440 Third Street, Suite 303, Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
- Environmental health and vital recordsGet help with environmental health services and county birth and death records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Bartholomew County Public Health Nursing
2625 Foxpointe Drive, Columbus, IN 47203
Help here
- Immunizations and nursing servicesContact the county nursing office about immunizations and public health nursing services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bartholomew.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Thrive Alliance
2158 Cottage Avenue, Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thrive-alliance.org
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988