Perry County
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Local offices in Perry County
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Child support · County office
Perry County Child Support Division
2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586
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- Child support payments and recordsThe Clerk's Office collects and disburses child support payments and provides payment histories to the parties.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycounty.in.gov
State office
Perry County Division of Family Resources
8735 State Road 37, Suite A, Tell City, IN 47586
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- Public assistance applicationsResidents can apply for SNAP, TANF, and health coverage through the Division of Family Resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Local office · State office
Indiana 211
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- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Perry County Health Department
3214 Tell Street, Tell City, IN 47586
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- Public health servicesThe health department provides immunizations, health information, birth and death records, food safety inspections, and septic system permits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycounty.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
SWIRCA & More
16 West Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47710
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- Aging and disability resource supportThe regional agency helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find options counseling, nutrition, and care management.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swirca.org
Veterans · County office
Perry County Veterans Service Office
2219 Payne Street, Room W6, Tell City, IN 47586
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- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county veterans service officer helps veterans and their families find and apply for available benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office
Indiana Department of Child Services Perry County Local Office
316 E. Highway 66, Tell City, IN 47586
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- Child and family servicesThe local office helps families connect with child and family services and investigates reports of child abuse or neglect.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Perry County Emergency Management Agency
3214 Tell Street, Tell City, IN 47586
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- Emergency preparedness and responseThe agency coordinates county emergency planning and response with local responders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycounty.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Southwest
1034 31st Street, Tell City, IN 47586
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- Job search and career servicesWorkOne helps people search for jobs, explore careers, and find training and employment support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana BMV Tell City Branch
635 Main Street, Tell City, IN 47586
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- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can handle driver licensing, identification cards, and vehicle registration services at this branch.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Perry County Public Library
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- Library resources and programsThe library system provides county residents with books, learning resources, programs, and outreach services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perrycountypl.org
Perry County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Perry 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
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
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
Lincoln Hills Development Corporation
302 Main Street, P.O. Box 336, Tell City, IN 47586-0336
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Perry 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 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