Lawrence
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Local offices in Lawrence
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Local office · City office
City Hall
9001 East 59th Street, Lawrence, IN 46216
Help here
- City information and service requestsContact City Hall for help finding city services or sending a concern to the Mayor’s Office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflawrence.org
Utilities · City office
Lawrence Utilities
9201 Harrison Park Court, Lawrence, IN 46216
Help here
- Utility billing and water serviceGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, or restarting water service.Read more
- Water and sewer bill assistanceThe City directs residents seeking energy bill help to its local assistance provider, which can help with eligibility and the application.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflawrence.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
9001 East 59th Street, Lawrence, IN 46216
Help here
- Parks, recreation activities, and facility rentalsAsk about city parks, recreation activities, events, and renting park facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoflawrence.org
Library · Regional office
Lawrence Branch, Indianapolis Public Library
7898 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for books, public computers, study spaces, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on indypl.org
City of Lawrence, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Marion County
Lawrence is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Marion County Public Health Department
3838 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, IN 46205
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health services and find the right clinic or program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marionhealth.org
Public health · County office
Marion County Public Health Department WIC Clinics
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy foods and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marionhealth.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Indianapolis Housing Agency
1919 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance to help pay rent in private housing.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on indyhousing.org
Veterans · County office
Office of Veteran Services
200 E. Washington St., Suite 2501, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Help here
- Veteran benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on indy.gov
Child support · County office
Marion County Child Support Prosecutor
251 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with starting, enforcing, or changing a child support case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action of Greater Indianapolis
3266 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Help here
- S.T.A.R. case managementGet help finding resources for housing, food, transportation, and job readiness.Apply onlineRead more
- WeatherizationEligible households can get help making their homes safer and more energy efficient.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cagi-in.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