Owen County
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Local offices in Owen County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · State office
Owen County WIC Program
35 Bobb Babbs Drive, Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Owen County Prosecutor's Office, Child Support
60 S Main Street, Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support services, including establishing and enforcing support orders.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owencounty.in.gov
State office · State office
Owen County Division of Family Resources
450 E Franklin St, Suite B, Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverageApply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits or get help with your case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
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
Public health · County office
Owen County Health Department
751 E Franklin St, Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with birth and death records, nursing services, immunizations, food safety, and environmental health.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owencounty.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area 10 Agency on Aging
631 W Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville, IN 47429
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
- In-home support and mealsAsk about care management, in-home services, and meal programs.
- TransportationAsk about Rural Transit rides in the area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on area10agency.org
Veterans · County office
Owen County Veteran Service Office
86 E Market St, Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help applying for veterans benefits and filing claims.Apply online
- VA medical transportationEligible veterans can arrange free rides to VA medical centers and clinics.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owencounty.in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Owen County Emergency Management Agency
129 S Washington St, Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind emergency alerts, hazard information, and help preparing for or recovering from disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on owencounty.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne - Spencer
205 E. Morgan St., Suite B, Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help finding a job, exploring careers, or planning your next work steps.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · State office
Indiana BMV Spencer Branch
168 E Morgan St, Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licenses, state identification cards, and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Owen County Public Library
10 S. Montgomery St., Spencer, IN 47460
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow books, attend programs, and access learning resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on owenlib.org
Owen County, Indiana Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Owen 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
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
2333 West Industrial Park Drive, Bloomington, IN 47404
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
South Central Community Action Program, Inc.
1500 W. 15th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404-3018
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Owen 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