Whether you recently lost your job, are filing for the first time or have received unemployment benefits before, the Library can help navigate these resources.
Reach out to a librarian with any questions or for one-on-one assistance navigating these resources!
Call 574-282-4646
Email library@sjcpl.org
Visit any library location
Department of Workforce Development
Call Center
Unemployment Insurance Toll Free Call Number:
1-800-891-6499 | 317-232-7560 (TDD/TTY)
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Interpretation available upon request – Interpretación disponible a pedido
The TDD/TTY line is restricted to calls for the deaf and hard of hearing. No calls will be taken on this line unless the caller requires such service due to being deaf or hard of hearing.
Email: AskUIContactCenter@dwd.IN.gov
Please include:
- Are you a claimant or an employer?
- Your last name
- The last 4 digits of your social security number or employee account number
- Zip code of your residence
How to file unemployment
Filing for Unemployment in Indiana
You will need these items to file for benefits:
- A valid email account: your email address will become your username
- Your personal information, including your:
- Indiana Driver’s license or Indiana ID card
- Address
- Social security number (SSN)
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Information about your last employer, including:
- Employer’s name/company name
- Employer’s mailing address
- Employer’s phone number
- Information about your employment for the last two years, including your:
- Dates of employment
- The reason you are unemployed
- Your bank routing number and account number if you chose direct deposit as your payment option
- NOTE: a prepaid debit card is also available
MOST IMPORTANTLY! Remember to file your weekly claim or voucher each week before 8:59pm on each given Saturday to continue to receive your benefits.
Guides and Tips
General Information and Resources
Coping with job loss and unemployment
Training and upskilling for a new job
Bendable – Over 1k learning resources from local and national providers to help you get a leg up for your next job. Explore career collections, backed by local employers, to help you learn new skills in high demand jobs.
Your Next Step Indiana – Get help finding a job, learning new skills, furthering your education or securing emergency aid. Brought to you by the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet.
NextLevel Jobs – Free training for working-age Hoosiers in one of Indiana’s high-demand job fields.
JobsforFelonsHub.com – Use this portal to search for local jobs if you are an ex-felon
