Hanover
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Local offices in Hanover
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Local office · City office
Hanover Town Hall
11 N. Madison Avenue, Hanover, IN 47243
Help here
- Town services and recordsVisit Town Hall for help with town services and public records.
- Water service and billingContact the Water Department about town water service and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhanover.net
Library · County office
Jefferson County Public Library, Hanover Branch
273 North Madison Avenue, Hanover, IN 47243
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use public library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mjcpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Hanover Parks Department
Hanover Park, 200 Spruce Lane, Hanover, IN 47243
Help here
- Parks and recreationContact the Parks Department about town parks and recreation services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhanover.net
Town of Hanover, Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jefferson County
Hanover is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Jefferson County Health Department
715 Green Road, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and appointments.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.health
Public health · State office
Jefferson County WIC Program
200 Spruce Lane, Hanover, IN 47243
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Veterans · County office
Jefferson County Veterans Service Office
315 Jefferson Street, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans service office helps veterans and their families with benefit claims and records requests.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.in.gov
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office Child Support Division
315 1/2 East Second Street, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Child support servicesThe division helps establish and enforce child support orders and establish paternity.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency
Troy D. Morgan Public Safety Center, 620 Green Road, Madison, IN 47250
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsThe agency shares emergency information and helps residents prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.in.gov
Library · County office
Madison-Jefferson County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and access learning and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mjcpl.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 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