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Local offices in Kouts
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Utilities · City office
Kouts Town Hall
210 S Main Street, Kouts, IN 46347
Help here
- Town services and questionsContact Town Hall with questions about town services and town business.
- Utility billingSet up utility service, ask about your bill, or make a utility payment through the town.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on koutsindiana.org
Library · Regional office
Kouts Branch, Porter County Public Library System
101 E Daumer Rd, Kouts, IN 46347
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs at the Kouts Branch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pcpls.org
Local office · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Porter County
Kouts is in Porter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Porter County Health Department
155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 104, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the department for county health services and information.
- WIC clinicPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition support and WIC benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyin.gov
Emergency help · County office
Porter County Emergency Management Agency
1995 S. State Road 2, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for severe weather and other emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyin.gov
Veterans · County office
Porter County Veterans Service Office
155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 109, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help applying for state and federal benefits.
- Military recordsVeterans can get help requesting military service and medical records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyin.gov
Child support · County office
Porter County Prosecutor's Child Support Division
15 N. Franklin Street, Suite 100, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can contact the division for help with child support matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portercountyin.gov
Library · Regional office
Porter County Public Library System
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, programs, and public resources across the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pcpls.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Portage
3484 Airport Road, Portage, IN 46368
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, exploring careers, and accessing training.
Checked on 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.
- 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