Knox County
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Local offices in Knox County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Knox County Title IV-D Child Support Office
102 N. 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county Title IV-D office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcounty.in.gov
State office · State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Vincennes Office
2335 N. Sixth Street, Vincennes, IN 47591-3157
Help here
- Food, cash, and health coverage benefitsApply for SNAP food help, TANF cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
- Cash assistanceApply for TANF cash assistance at the local benefits office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office · State office
Knox County WIC Program
328 N. Second Street, Suite 204, Vincennes, IN 47591
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Housing authority · County office
Knox County Housing Authority
11 Powell Street, Bicknell, IN 47512
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance applications.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Public health · County office
Knox County Health Department
328 N. 2nd Street, Suite 100, Vincennes, IN 47591
Help here
- ImmunizationsGet immunizations and public health services from the county health department.
- Birth and death recordsRequest copies of birth or death records from the county health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcounty.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Generations Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability
1019 N. 4th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on generationsnetwork.org
Veterans · County office
Knox County Veterans Service Office
112 N. 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, education, and burial benefits.
- State and county veterans benefitsGet help applying for Indiana and county benefits for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcounty.in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Knox County Emergency Management Agency
2375 S. Old Decker Road, Vincennes, IN 47591
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet emergency alerts and information to help prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcounty.in.gov
Library · County office
Knox County Public Library
502 N 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Help here
- Library resources and programsVisit the library for books, public programs, and other library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kcpl.lib.in.us
Library · County office
Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library
201 W. 2nd Street, Bicknell, IN 47512
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use online resources, and take part in library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bicknell-vigo.lib.in.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Knox County
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
Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank
430 N 14th 1/2 St, Terre Haute, IN 47807
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
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.
525 N. 4th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591-0687
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Knox 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
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