Parke County
Ask about Parke County
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Parke County and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Parke 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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
Parke County WIC Program, Family Health & Help Center
109 S. Jefferson St., Rockville, IN 47872
Help here
- WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible families with young children, infants, and pregnant people access nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wicaa.org
Child support · State office
Parke County Child Support Prosecutor
205 W. High St., Rockville, IN 47872
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the local prosecutor's office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office · State office
Parke County Division of Family Resources
823 N. Lincoln Road, Rockville, IN 47872
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsVisit or call for help applying for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Parke County Health Department
116 W. High St., Room 12, Rockville, IN 47872
Help here
- Health department servicesContact the health department about county public health services, certificates, permits, and applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
THRIVE West Central Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled
2800 Poplar St., Suite 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information and connections to local support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thrivewestcentral.com
Veterans · County office
Parke County Veterans Service Office
116 W. High St., Room 100, Rockville, IN 47872
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help preparing benefit claims and finding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Parke County
517 N. Lincoln Road, Rockville, IN 47872
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, planning a career, and finding job training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · State office
Rockville BMV Branch
821 N. Lincoln Road, Rockville, IN 47872
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver's licenses, identification cards, and vehicle transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Parke County Public Library
106 N. Market St., Rockville, IN 47872
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, digital resources, Wi-Fi, printing, and learning programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on parkecountypl.lib.in.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Parke 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
Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana
418 Washington, PO Box 188, Covington, IN 47932
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Parke 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988