Wells County
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Local offices in Wells County
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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
Child support · State office
Wells County Child Support Prosecutor
102 W. Market St., Suite 403, Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office · State office
Wells County Division of Family Resources
915 N. Main St., Suite 102, Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and TANFApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Brightpoint
206 N. Main St., Suite 3, Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- Utility assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying heating and cooling costs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mybrightpoint.org
Public health · County office
Wells County Health Department
223 W. Washington St., Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county health information, public health services, and vital records.
- WICThe WIC clinic offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wellscounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Wells County Circuit Court
102 W. Market St., Suite 302, Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- Court forms and legal informationFind court forms and links to legal information and help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wellscounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana
8101 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging, disability, and in-home support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingihs.org
Veterans · County office
Wells County Veterans’ Service Office
223 W. Washington St., Suite 102, Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- Veterans servicesThe office helps veterans connect with available benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wellscounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Wells County Emergency Management Agency
223 W. Washington St., Suite 101, Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsThe agency coordinates county emergency planning and response and provides information about local emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wellscounty.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Bluffton
223 W. Washington St., Suite 100, Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career choices, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Wells County Public Library
200 W. Washington St., Bluffton, IN 46714
Help here
- Library servicesThe library offers books, research resources, and other services for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wellscolibrary.org
Wells County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wells 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
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
999 East Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
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
Cities and towns in Wells 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