St. Joseph County
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Local offices in St. Joseph County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · State office
St. Joseph County WIC, South Bend Clinic
325 N Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for WIC food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
St. Joseph County Child Support Prosecutor
227 W Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- Child support servicesThe child support office helps with child support cases and related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, South Bend Office
401 E Colfax Avenue, Suite 375, South Bend, IN 46617
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance and get help with current benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Mishawaka Office
102 N Center Street, Suite 500, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance and get help with current benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of South Bend
Help here
- Public housingThe housing authority accepts applications for public housing when its wait list is open.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hasbonline.com
Public health · County office
St. Joseph County Department of Health
227 W Jefferson Blvd, Room 825, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- County public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Veterans · County office
St. Joseph County Veterans Services
227 West Jefferson Blvd, Suite 722, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpA county veterans service officer helps veterans with questions about benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjcparks.org
Emergency help · County office
St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency
125 S Lafayette Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationThe county agency shares local emergency preparedness information and coordinates disaster planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjcindiana.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
St. Joseph County WorkOne
220 W Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, career advice, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gotoworkone.com
State office · State office
Indiana BMV South Bend Branch
1139 East Ireland Road, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit the branch for driver license and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Library · County office
St. Joe County Public Library
304 S Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get library materials, public internet access, and learning resources through the library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjcpl.org
St. Joseph County, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve St. Joseph 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
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
702 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN 46601
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
Real Services, Inc.
1151 S Michigan St, P.O. Box 1835, South Bend, IN 46601-3427
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in St. Joseph 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