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How to apply for Clark County Township Trustee Poor Relief + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Clark County)

Clark County's elected Township Trustees + LifeSpan Resources + community organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Clark County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE to Indiana — each elected Township Trustee provides 'poor relief' (township assistance): emergency help with rent / eviction prevention, utility shutoff, food, clothing, medical needs, and burial expenses for residents of that township. Clark County has 12 townships; find your trustee through the county offices. (2) LifeSpan Resources for senior case management, meals, and PathWays/CHOICE (812-948-8330). (3) The regional Community Action agency for EAP utility help. (4) The county hospital Financial Assistance Programs for healthcare. (5) Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities. (6) Dare to Care Food Bank (Louisville metro, serving Southern Indiana). (7) Dial 211 for general referrals.

Clark: Indiana's township-trustee poor-relief system is the front-line emergency aid. Layered with LifeSpan, EAP, hospital FAP, and 211.

What you'll need

  • Proof of Clark County township residency
  • Proof of all household income
  • Photo identification
  • Documentation of the emergency need (eviction notice, shutoff notice, etc.)

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

Official source →Last verified · June 14, 2026

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