LaPorte County
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Local offices in LaPorte County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · State office
LaPorte County WIC Program
1719 State Street, Suite LM, LaPorte, IN 46350
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
LaPorte County IV-D Child Support Office
300 W. Washington Street, Suite 10, Michigan City, IN 46360
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can apply for help with child support services and questions about a child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
La Porte County Division of Family Resources Office
1551 S. Woodland Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsResidents can get help applying for SNAP, cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
La Porte County Health Department
809 State Street, Suite 401A, La Porte, IN 46350
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for nursing services, vital records, environmental health, food safety, water testing, and public health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
LaPorte County Self Help Center
LaPorte County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, La Porte, IN; Michigan City Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Michigan City, IN
Help here
- Court process informationSelf-represented residents can get general information about court procedures and forms, but staff cannot give legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laporteco.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
REAL Services Area Agency on Aging and Disability Resource Center
1151 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportThe resource center connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on realservices.org
Veterans · County office
LaPorte County Veteran Services
555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 105, LaPorte, IN 46350
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veteran service officer helps veterans and their families with benefits, claims, education, loans, and burial assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laportecounty.org
Emergency help · County office
LaPorte County Emergency Management Agency
100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 46360
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationThe agency provides information about preparing for emergencies and local hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laporteco.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne La Porte
300 Legacy Plaza West, LaPorte, IN 46350
Help here
- Job search and career servicesResidents can get help finding work, planning a career, writing a resume, and locating job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
La Porte BMV Branch
1301 Pine Lake Road, La Porte, IN 46350
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver's licenses, identification cards, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Library · County office
La Porte County Public Library
904 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow books and other items, use computers, and find learning resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laportelibrary.org
LaPorte County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve LaPorte 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
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
702 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN 46601
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
North Central Community Action Agency
301 E. 8th Street, Suite 109, Michigan City, IN 46360-3489
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in LaPorte 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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