Peru
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Local offices in Peru
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Peru City Hall
35 S Broadway, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofperu.org
Utilities · City office
Peru Utilities
335 E Canal St, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Utility service and billsGet help with electric, water, and wastewater service and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on peruutilities.com
Library · Regional office
Peru Public Library
102 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public programs and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on peru.lib.in.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services, Peru
661 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Aging and disability informationAsk about local support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Senior center mealsThe Peru Senior Center offers weekday lunch for adults age 60 and older for a donation.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on areafive.com
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Peru
685 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, training, and other employment needs in person.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Peru Office
300 S Broadway St, Suite 2, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsVisit or call the office for help with applications for state benefits, including food assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Miami County
Peru is in Miami County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Miami County Health Department
35 Court Street, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Miami County Emergency Management
78 McKinstry Avenue, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about county emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov
Veterans · County office
Miami County Veteran's Services
25 N Broadway, Room 107, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help with veterans compensation, pensions, education benefits, transportation, and property tax exemptions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov
Child support · County office
Miami County Child Support Division
25 N Broadway, Room 115, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Child support enforcementApply for help establishing paternity, setting child support orders, and enforcing payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Miami County Clerk of Courts
25 N Broadway, Room 208, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Court self-filing formsFind forms for filing some family, guardianship, estate, and other cases without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov
State office · State office
Miami County Division of Family Resources
300 S Broadway Street, Suite 2, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, TANF, and health coverage through the local state benefits office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
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