daviess county community resource guide
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daviess county community resource guide
DAVIESS COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE 2011 Developed by Daviess County Partnership CONNECTIONS (812) 257-2650 Connections47501@hotmail.com www.dcp-connections.org Daviess County Resource Directory May-2009 Revised 01-11 This Resource Guide has been developed as a reference tool for Daviess County. CONNECTIONS is available to assist families in accessing any programs provided by agencies listed in this directory. We ask that you please refer any calls for assistance to CONNECTIONS at (812) 257-2650 Thank You! CONNECTIONS Sherry Davis Executive Director PO Box 1014 Washington, IN 47501 Phone: 812-257-2650 Fax: 812-257-2656 connections47501@hotmail.com www.dcp-connections.org Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 ALPHABETICAL LISTING AARP (SCSEP) Adult Basic Education (ABE) Adult Literacy Council Alcoholics Anonymous American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Red Cross Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Angle Food Ministries Animal Control & Adoption Facility Attain Network ATTIC (Assistive Technology, Training and Info Center) B.A.B.E. Beds and Britches of Daviess County Bethel Mall Car Clinic Catholic Charities Celebrate Recovery – First Christian Church Center for Disability Information & Referral (CeDIR) Chamber of Commerce Child Protective Services Children’s Vision Screening Program Citizens for Family Values City of Washington Coaching ADDvantage Community Coordinated Child Care of Southern IN Computer Learning Center CONNECTIONS (a program of Daviess County Partnership) Court Appointed Special Advocates – CASA Damien Center Daviess Community Hospital Daviess County Adult Protective Services Daviess County Community Foundation Daviess County Economic Development Corporation Daviess County Health Department Daviess County Phone Numbers Daviess County Right to Life Daviess Martin Special Education Cooperative Deaconess Hospital ---Evansville Department of Veterans Affairs Division of Family Resources (DFR) 1-888-332-2345 812-482-3007 812-254-7009 1-800-266-5584 1-800-227-2345 812-476-6949 812-257-0938 1-800-514-0301 812-254-8990 812-254-8226 1-800-528-8246 1-877-962-8842 812-254-8643 812-254-4578 812-636-8269 812-254-2061 812-423-5456 812-636-7330 1-800-437-7924 812-254-5262 1-800-449-5262 812-254-0024 812-254-1021 812-254-1996 812-254-0705 812-254-5575 812-254-2378 1-866-200-5909 812-254-6402 812-257-2650 812-254-8670 1-800-213-1163 812-254-2760 812-254-8681 812-254-9354 812-254-1500 812-254-8666 812-254-4455 812-254-1530 812-450-2176 812-882-0894 1-800-403-0864 Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 ALPHABETICAL LISTING (continued) Doctor Smiles Donate Dental Services Echo Community Health Care Eldercare Locator Emergency Housing Aurora, Inc Backstreet Missions (Bloomington) Bethany House (Terre Haute) Conners Center (Terre Haute) Hannah House-Pregnancy Crisis Center (Terre Haute) Lighthouse Mission (Terre Haute) Middle Way House Domestic Violence (Bloomington) Opportunity House (Daviess County) Roosevelt Mission (Linton) Equal employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Family Life Center of Greene County, Inc Feed My Sheep of Daviess County First Baptist Church Food Bank Four Rivers Resource Services Community Living Fresh Start Friends For Kids of Daviess County Gamblers Anonymous Generations (Area Agency on Aging) (Link-Age) Girl Scouts Goodwill Industries Government Benefits Habitat for Humanity HIP Healthy Indiana Plan Hoosier Rx Hoosiers by the Number Hope House Indiana Association of the Deaf Indiana Bureau of Aging and In-Home Services Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Indiana Family Helpline Indiana Legal Services Organization Indiana Parent Information Network (IPIN) Indiana Poison Center Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Indiana Public Health and Assistance Helpline In*Source (IN ReSource Ctr for Families with Special Needs) Kool Smiles of Evansville/Terre Haute Leader Dog for the Blind Learn More Resource Center 812-232-8613 1-800-452-6022 812-421-7489 1-800-888-5880 812-428-3249 812-333-1905 812-232-4978 812-466-3867 812-334-0055 812-232-7001 812-336-0846 812-257-2132 812-847-8110 1-800-669-4000 812-384-1639 812-254-5429 812-254-2556 812-254-4471 812-254-3207 812-254-3399 812-687-7293 1-888-424-3557 1-800-742-9002 1-800-757-9348 812-254-1971 812-254-3091 1-877-438-4479 1-866-267-4679 812-254-6456 1-800-743-3333 1-800-545-7763 1-800-332-7385 812-237-2830 1-800-433-0746 1-800-852-3477 1-800-964-4746 317-962-2323 1-800-622-4845 1-877-246-3243 812-854-7112 812-461-2365 1-888-777-5332 1-800-992-2076 Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 ALPHABETICAL LISTING (continued) Libraries Washington Odon Plainville Lighthouse Recovery Center, Inc Men’s Center Women’s Center March of Dimes Foundation (Birth Defects) Mental Health America of Daviess County Middle Way House National Helpline Phone Numbers Alzheimer’s Disease American Cancer Society’s Cancer American Council for the Blind American Kidney Foundation Hearing Aid Helpline Medicare Information Muscular Dystrophy Association National Arthritis Foundation Hotline National Center for Victims of Crime National Domestic Violence Hotline National Immunization Information Hotline Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Social Security Administration Thursday’s Child National Call Center United Cerebral Palsy Association Nursing Homes Bertha Garten Ketcham Memorial Center Eastgate Manor Hillside Manor Loogootee Nursing Center Prairie Village Living Center Washington Nursing Center Open Arms Christian Ministries, Inc. Opportunity House (Daviess County) PACE Community Action Agency Client Services Health Connection Head Start WIC Parkview Village Christian Care, Inc Peace Counseling PowerHouse Pregnancy Care Center Prevent Blindness Indiana Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 812-254-4586 812-636-4949 812-687-7271 812-444-9775 812-257-0113 812-254-0860 1-888-663-4637 812-254-2423 812-336-0846 1-800-272-3900 1-800-227-2345 1-800-424-8666 1-800-622-9010 1-800-521-5247 1-800-393-3070 1-800-344-4863 1-800-283-7800 1-800-521-4247 1-800-799-7233 1-800-232-2522 1-800-457-6676 1-800-772-1213 1-800-872-5437 1-800-723-7620 812-636-4920 812-254-3301 812-254-7159 812-295-2101 812-254-4516 812-254-5117 812-659-2533 812-257-2132 812-882-7927 812-254-5611 812-254-6936 812-254-6098 812-254-0002 812-636-3000 812-617-2656 812-254-7693 812-257-1041 1-800-232-2551 812-254-8668 812-254-1996 Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 ALPHABETICAL LISTING (continued) Ride Solution Salvation Army – Daviess County Samaritan Center Schools Barr-Reeve Community School Corp Primary School Intermediate School Jr-Sr High North Daviess Community Schools Elementary Jr-Sr High 812-254-3225 1-877-369-8899 812-254-5611 812-254-1558 812-486-3509 812-486-3235 812-486-3224 812-486-3265 812-636-8000 x 1000 812-636-8000 x 2000 812-636-8000 x 3000 Washington Catholic Elementary Washington Catholic High School 812-254-3845 812-254-2050 Washington Community Schools Griffith Elementary Lena Dunn Elementary North Elementary Veale Elementary Jr. High High School 812-254-5536 812-254-8360 812-254-8366 812-254-8363 812-254-3968 812-254-2682 812-254-3860 812-254-1881 1-800-536-1881 1-866-282-9553 1-800-457-8283 812-254-9557 Senior and Family Services, Inc. Southwestern Indiana Respiratory Disease Program State Information Center St. Vincent de Paul Subsidized Housing Capehart Manor Cherry Tree Apartments Country View Apartments HUD Housing Jamestown Square Maplewood Apartments Pines Apartments Shepherd of the Hills Apartment Washington Housing Authority Suicide Hotline The Legends Village (assisted living) Transition Resources Corporation 812-636-4966 812-254-6909 812-254-3951 812-735-2006 812-254-6394 812-636-4477 812-254-3577 812-254-1381 812-254-1596 1-800-552-3106 812-254-9500 812-886-0783 Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 ALPHABETICAL LISTING (continued) Trustees Barr Township-Robert Showalter Bogard Township-Amy Holstine Elmore Township-Carl Stites Harrison Township-Sylvia Stafford Madison Township-Paul Shafer Reeve Township-Joan Harker Steele Township-Karen McBride VanBuren Township-Steve Riggins Veale Township-Sue Killion Washington Township-Albert Showalter Unemployment Insurance Hotline United Way of Daviess County USDA Rural Development Veterans Service Office Vocational Rehabilitation WorkOne--Workforce Investment Act (WIA) YMCA – Daviess County 812-486-3447 812-687-7723 812-636-4023 812-644-7165 812-636-4950 812-644-7579 812-687-7694 812-636-4702 812-254-5589 812-254-3447 1-888-967-5663 812-254-1038 812-482-1171 812-254-8678 1-877-847-9898 812-254-7734 812-254-4481 Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 SERVICES BY CATEGORIES ABUSE/ VICTIMS’ SERVICES Child Abuse Help Line Child Protective Services Daviess County Adult Protective Services Hannah House-Crisis Pregnancy Care Center Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Middle Way House Open Arms Christian Ministries, Inc Samaritan Center ANIMAL SERVICES Animal Control & Adoption Facility Leader Dog for the Blind CHILDREN/ YOUTH SERVICES B.A.B.E. (Beds and Britches of Daviess County) Bethel Mall Child Protective Services Children’s Vision Screening Program (through RSVP) Community Coordinated Child Care of Southern Indiana Court Appointed Special Advocates ----CASA Doctor Smiles Four Rivers Resource Services Friends for Kids of Daviess County Girls Scouts IN*SOURCE Kool Smiles of Evansville / Terre Haute Libraries PowerHouse Purdue Cooperative Extension Service—Daviess County Schools YMCA—Daviess County Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 COMMUNITY SERVICES Angel Food Ministries Car Clinic Chamber of Commerce Citizens for Family Values City of Washington Coaching ADDvantage Computer Learning Center CONNECTIONS Daviess County Community Foundation Daviess County Economic Development Corporation Daviess County Health Department Goodwill Industries Libraries Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Ride Solution Salvation Army---Daviess County Trustees United Way of Daviess County YMCA---Daviess County 812-257-2132 COUNSELING SERVICES Catholic Charities Fresh Start Lighthouse Peace Counseling Pregnancy Care Center Samaritan Center EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Adult Literacy Council Adult Basic Education (ABE) Computer Learning Center Daviess County Right To Life Daviess-Martin Special Education Cooperative Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) IN*SOURCE Learn More Resource Center Libraries Open Arms Christian Ministries, Inc Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Schools Transition Resources Corporation Work One—Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/ CRISIS INTERVENTION American Red Cross CONNECTIONS Conners Center Hannah House Maternity Home—Crisis Pregnancy Center Indiana Poison Center Middle Way House Open Arms Christian Ministries, Inc PACE Community Action Agency Salvation Army---Daviess County Samaritan Center St. Vincent de Paul Suicide Hotline Transition Resource Corporation Trustees EMERGENCY SHELTER Aurora, Inc (Evansville) Backstreet Missions (Bloomington) Bethany House (Terre Haute) Hannah House (Terre Haute) Conners Center (Terre Haute) Lighthouse Mission (Terre Haute) Middle Way House (Bloomington Opportunity House (Daviess County) Roosevelt Mission (Linton) FAMILY SERVICES Angel Food Ministries CONNECTIONS Family Life Center of Greene County, Inc Feed My Sheep of Daviess County Four Rivers Resource Services HIP Healthy Indiana Plan Hoosier Rx Indiana Parent Information Network (IPIN) Libraries PACE Community Action Agency Pregnancy Care Center Purdue Cooperative Extension Service----Daviess County Senior and Family Services Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 FOOD BANK Feed My Sheep of Daviess County First Baptist Church Food Bank Hope House HEALTHCARE SERVICES Children’s Vision Screening Program (through RSVP) Damien Center Daviess Community Hospital Daviess County Health Department Deaconess Hospital –Evansville Doctor Smiles Donate Dental Services Echo Community Health Care HIP Healthy Indiana Plan Hoosier Rx Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Indiana Family Helpline (Indiana State Dept. of Health) Indiana Public Health and Assistance Helpline Kool Smiles of Evansville/ Terre Haute Leader Dog for the Blind March of Dimes Foundation (Birth Defects) PACE Community Action Agency Prevent Blindness Indiana Pregnancy Care Center Senior and Family Services, Inc Southwestern Indiana Respiratory Disease Program HOTLINES/ HELPLINES Child Abuse Helpline Indiana Poison Center National Helpline Phone Numbers Suicide Hotline Unemployment Insurance Hotline HOUSING SERVICES Habitat for Humanity Nursing Homes Subsidized Housing USDA Rural Development Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 INFORMATION/ REFERRAL SERVICES American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Red Cross Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Attain Network ATTIC (Assistive Technology, Training, and Information Center) Center for Disability Information & Referral (CeDIR) Community Coordinated Child Care of Southern Indiana CONNECTIONS Daviess County Phone Numbers Eldercare Locator Government Benefits Hoosiers by the Numbers Indiana Family Helpline (Indiana State Dept. of Health) Indiana Parent Information Network (IPIN) Indiana Public Health and Assistance Helpline Learn More Resource Center March of Dimes Foundation (Birth Defects) Southwestern Indiana Respiratory Disease Program State Information Center Unemployment Insurance Hotline Work One---Workforce Investment Act (WIA) LEGAL SERVICES Court Appointed Special Advocates-----CASA Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Indiana Legal Services Organization Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) MENTAL HEALTH/ DISABILITIES SERVICES Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Attain Network ATTIC (Assistive Technology, Training, and Information Center) Center for Disability Information & Referral (Ce DIR) Donate Dental Services Four Rivers Resource Services Goodwill Industries Indiana Bureau of Aging and In-Home Services Indiana Parent Information Network (IPIN) Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Leader Dog for the Blind Mental Health America of Daviess County Samaritan Center Senior and Family Services, Inc Suicide Hotline Vocational Rehabilitation Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 SELF HELP/ SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrate Recovery---First Christian Church Family Life Center of Greene County, Inc Gamblers Anonymous Lighthouse Recovery Center, Inc SENIOR SERVICES AARP (SCSEP) Eldercare Locator Generations (Link-Aid) Indiana Bureau of Aging and In-Home Services Indiana Legal Services Organization Nursing Homes Parkview Village Christian Care, Inc Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Senior and Family Services, Inc The Legends Village (assisted living) SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES CONNECTIONS Division of Family Resources (DFR) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Four Rivers Resource Services Fresh Start PACE Community Action Agency Senior and Family Services, Inc United Way of Daviess County Vocational Rehabilitation SUBSIDIZED HOUSING Subsidized Housing Washington Housing Authority HUD Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 SUBSTANCE ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous Lighthouse Recovery Center, Inc Suicide Hotline VETERANS SERVICES Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Office Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 AARP (Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) 2901 Ohio Boulevard, Suite 252 Terre Haute, IN 47803 1-888-332-2345---toll free www.aarp.org/scsep AARP SCSEP is a work training program authorized under Title V of the Older Americans Act administered through the AARP Foundation. SCSEP can help those 55 and older to sharpen their skills, obtain training, and find a job. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) Vincennes University Services Building 1019 North Fourth Street , Room 205 Vincennes, In 47591 812-888-4263 / 812-888-4119 www.vincennesuniversityworks.com Daviess County Head Start Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 pm Central Christian Church Thursday, 12:30 - 3:00pm and 5:00 – 8:00 pm Washington Catholic Old Middle School Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm North Daviess High School Thursday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm Instruction and books to individuals 16 years or older who are not enrolled in school to prepare for the GED test or refresh basic skills. ADULT LITERACY COUNCIL Jan Wahl Washington, IN 47501 812-254-7009 wahlstey@avenuebroadband.com DCAdultLiteracy@aol.com The Council offers Adult Basic Education, tutor services and computer courses. The coordinator will connect student to a tutor or classes that will help meet literacy, education and/or computer skills Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 123 N.W. 4th Street Evansville, IN 47708 812-434-4952 Fax 812-434-4870 1-800-266-5584-toll free www.southwesternindianaaa.org www.alcoholics-anonymous.org A self-help group that assists problem drinkers in maintaining sobriety by meetings and individual contacts. Call for meeting locations and times. Al-Anon/Alateen www.al-anon.alateen.org 1-888-425-2666 (1-888-4AL-ANON)—toll free Provides counseling and support services for families of alcohol abusers. Call for meeting times and locations. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 1500 Meridian Road Jasper, IN 47546 812-482-7545 1-800-227-2345 (Help Line 24 hours – 7 days a week) Fax: 812-482-6962 Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Mon-Fri www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy and service. AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 3700 Bellemeade Ave., Suite 107B Evansville, IN 47714 812-476-6949 Fax: 812-476-2203 Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon – Fri www.diabetes.org Provides education regarding diabetes, speakers bureau, publications including cook books, exchange list, living with diabetes. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 AMERICAN RED CROSS- Daviess County Service Center P.O. Box 350 307 SE 21st Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-9877 Fax: 812-257-0938 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri Mary Bechtel, director dcarc@sbcglobal.net www.redcross.org Assists in keeping adequate blood supply in Daviess County; hosts local blood drives; provides disaster education, lifeguard training and disaster assistance; community adult, child and infant CPR and First Aid, workplace CPR and first aid, lifeguard training. Assists community-based military members and their families cope with separation and other special needs related to service in the armed forces plus routing of messages to servicemen and women. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) 1-800 514-0301-- toll free (voice) 1- 800-514-0383 (TTY) M-T-W and F, 10:30-4:30 Th 12:30-4:30 www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htmContact number for individuals with disabilities who have questions about or feel that they are not receiving equal employment opportunities. ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES Free Methodist Church 1155 Troy Rd Washington IN 47501 812-254-8990 www.angelfoodministries.com Provides quality, nutritious food at significant discounts on a regular basis to families resulting in a “hand up” during difficult times. There are no applications or qualifications to purchase food, just call the number listed above to order. Accepts cash or Food Stamps. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 ANIMAL CONTROL & ADOPTION FACILITY 213 South 200 West Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8226 Fax: 812-254-8227 Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm T and Th animalcontrol@washingtonin.us www.animalcontrol.washingtonin.us 9:00-3:30 M-W-F The shelter is open to residents of Daviess County. The shelter houses stray and unwanted pets in a modern facility. Animal are adopted to qualified applicants. The Animal Control Department picks up stray and unwanted animals, traps nuisance wildlife, rescues animals, removes dead animals from the streets and other properties, gives programs to various groups upon request. ATTAIN NETWORK 3200 E. Washington St., Suite 1400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-486-8808 1-800-528-8246---toll free Linda Witsman—local contact attaininfo@attaininc.org www.attaininc.org Works to created solutions that enable people with functional limitations to live, learn, work, and play in their communities by providing them with assistive technical devices. Also works to establish partnerships between people with functional limitations, families and members of the community through training, system change, services and support, research, dissemination and consumer advocacy. ATTIC (ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY,TRAINING, AND INFORMATION CENTER) 1721 Washington Avenue Vincennes, In 47591 812-886-0575 Fax: 812-886-0575 1-877-962-8842-- toll free 8-4 Mon-Fri inattic1@aol.com www.atticindiana.org Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 ATTIC (ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY,TRAINING, AND INFORMATION CENTER) continued Advocates for all people with disabilities or limitations due to aging. Provides information about technology, issues of interest to people with disabilities, issues of interest to aging laws, regulations, and programs throughout the state and nation. ATTIC provides the four core services required of centers for independent living: individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, peer counseling, and independent living skills training. HOME SWEET HOME CARE 1721 Washington Ave. Vincennes, IN 47591 812-899-HOME (4663) info@homesweethomecareindiana.com Home Sweet Home Care is a private pay, CHOICE, and Medicaid Waiver provider. The agency provides homemaker and attendant care services to you or your loved one in your home such as: general housekeeping, errands, groceries, laundry care, meal preparation and cleanup, assistance with personal hygiene needs, companionship and socialization, and medication reminders. AURORA 1100 Lincoln Ave Evansville IN 47714 812-428-3246 FAX: 812-428-3253 info@auroraevansville.org www.auroraevansville.org Information and referral for homeless in Evansville. Aurora works with the homeless through: Direct Services: providing services to the homeless, Prevention: promoting services that prevent homelessness, Community Awareness: educating the community on homeless issues, Collaboration: facilitating collaboration among agencies, churches, schools, businesses, etc., and Advocacy: advocating for the social and economic changes necessary to make ending homelessness a reality. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 B.A.B.E. (BEDS AND BRITCHES OF DAVIESS COUNTY) 206 E. Main Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8666 Fax: 812-254-8643 Hours: noon – 4:00 pm Wednesday healthdept@daviess.org Prenatal Program and focus on children under 3 years of age and expectant mothers. Promotes early prenatal care and child wellness through an incentive program which rewards participants with vouchers that may be redeemed for new baby items. The doctors give vouchers out to mothers who do prenatal care and also give vouchers to mothers who bring their child in for well baby check ups. The health dept, gives vouchers to parents who bring children to clinics to get child vaccinations. BACKSTREET MISSIONS P.O. Box 3297 215 Westplex Avenue Bloomington, In 47404 812-333-1905 Hours: 9:00-5:00 M-F Linda@backstreet.org www.backstreet.org Christian ministry for homeless men, women and children. Also offers food pantries, soup kitchen, employment assistance, and a thrift shop. BETHANY HOUSE jetling@catholiccharitiesterrehaute.org 1402 Locust Street Terre Haute, In 47808 812-232-4978 hotline 812-232-1447 Provides an emergency shelter for families, women and children, traveling families who have experienced car trouble, refugees, migrant families, fire victims, and pregnant teenage girls and women. Provides meals, at no cost, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, 365 days a year. Clothes Closet provides free clothing every weekday morning. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 BETHEL MALL Bethel United Methodist Church Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1854 Bev Armstrong 812-254-4578 bastrong@dmrtc.net The Bethel Mall was started to provide needy children with supplies to start the new year out at school. It’s a one day what we call "Shop Till 'Ya Drop Mall" where the kids get the chance to have a personal shopper take them to pick out a couple outfits, shoes and school supplies. It started out as a small country church project but has grown so that it involves the whole community. CAR CLINIC Ladies Auto Care Day 812-636-8269/ 812-636-8357 fourhim@rtccom.net Held on the third Saturday of February, May, August and November at the former Odon Garage on S. Spring Street in Odon (one block south of Main Street). Single Mom’s Auto Care Day 812-254-2061/ 812-254-2553/ 812-254-7504 forerunner8@hotmail.com Held on the third Saturday of January, April, July and October at the corner of Harned and Meridian in Washington. CATHOLIC CHARITIES 123 NW 4th Street Suite 603 Evansville, IN 47708 812-423-5456 cathchar@evansville.net www.charitiesevv.org Provides all types of counseling: Marriage, Premarital, Crisis Intervention, Family, Pro-life, Post abortion, etc. Services are available to any individual, regardless of age, religion, sex, nationality or income. All services provided by appointment only. Call for different types and availability of counseling and workshops. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 CELEBRATE RECOVERY – FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 108 W. Main Street Odon, IN 47562 812-636-7330 Fax: 812-636-8149 Hours: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Tuesday lisa.groves@ofcc.org secretary Mailing address: First Christian Church 208 S. Spring Odon, IN 47562 Terry Christenberry, 812-636-7680, Dave Yoder – Home 812-295-9670, Cell 812-257-1832 12-Step Recovery Program that is Christ – centered and based on the beatitudes from the Book of Matthew. Intended to help anyone overcome any hurt or habit. Serves adult men and women. CENTER FOR DISABILITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL (CeDIR) 2853 East 10th Street Bloomington, IN 47408-2696 812-855-9396 Fax: 812-855-9630 1-800-437-7924-- toll free cedir@indiana.edu www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir Provides a lending library of approximately 8,000 disability related items(books, videos and educational kits) to loan to any resident of Indiana. Also provides an information and referral center for individuals with a need for disability-related information and referral services, but who may not be able to visit the library. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Daviess County One Train Deport Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-5262 Fax: 812-254-4003 1-800-449-5262—toll free info@daviesscounty.net www.daviesscounty.net Responsible for promoting community development as well as providing demographic information, maps and information for visitors or new residents and businesses wanting to relocate to the area. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES 4 NE 21ST Street P.O. Box 618 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-0024 812-254-1021 emergency Hours: 7:30-4:30 pm, Mon-Fri Indiana Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-800-5556 Investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. Provides services for abused or neglected children and their families. Offers foster care, adoption and referrals to other services and programs. CHILDREN’S VISION SCREENING PROGRAM (through RSVP) 501 Burkhart Drive P.O. Box 648 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1996 Charlene Henderson, RN rsvp@rtccom.net Children, ages 3-17 years, scheduled for day care centers and the preschools in the fall and open screenings throughout the year at community events. Service provided by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Trained RSVP volunteers screen children for vision problems. If a problem is detected, the child is referred to an Optometrist. If family is in need of financial assistance for the doctor’s fee and/or glasses, RSVP can provide information and applications for help through Prevent Blindness Indiana. To qualify, we must have referred the child and need the child’s social security number. Also, immunization clinics are help in the spring and 2 in late summer for preparing for school. CITIZENS FOR FAMILY VALUES P.O. Box 429 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-0705 812-254-4455 Fax: 812-254-3515 Educate and inform the public on the harms of pornography and help those who are addicted. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 CITY OF WASHINGTON 200 Harned Ave Washington, IN 47501 812-254-5575 TDD – 812-254-8233 Fax: 812-254-8223 mayor@washingtonin.us www.washingtonin.us Public Transit – City Bus Cost – Adults Students Seniors `Disabled $.75 $.50 $.25 $.25 THE COACHING ADDvantage 1211 NE 2nd Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-2378 addcoach@apexmail.com www.addcoach.com AD/HD coaching is a designed alliance between the client and the coach which provides support, structure, skills and strategies for dealing with the challenges of AD/HD. Serving adults, college students, motivated teens and parents of children with AD/HD. COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE OF SOUTHERN INDIANA Beth Furman, director 600 SE 6TH street Evansville, IN 47713 812-423-4008 Fax: 812-423-3399 1-866-200-5909 toll free info@child-care.org www.child-care.org Hours: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Tues – Fri 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 am – 12 pm Meet child care needs and families by providing accessibility to quality care through education, research and coordination of community resources, such as: Child Care Referrals, Information regarding development, and Early childhood professional training to open a licensed family child care home. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER 219 E. Main St. Washington, IN 47501 Nedra Long, Coordinator 812-254-6402 pace@rtccom.net Portable lab for computer training to all individuals to improve quality of life and provide job skills. Includes basic computer use. Introduction to Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and Internet. CONNECTIONS Daviess County Partnership P.O. Box 1014 Washington, IN 47501 Sherry Davis, Executive Director 812-257-2650 Fax: 812-257-2656 Connections47501@hotmail.com www.dcp-connections.org Hours: 9 am – 12 pm, Mon – Fri CONNECTIONS is a place to ask for help or information. It is an informational clearinghouse and resource call center serving the residents of Daviess County by linking those in need to appropriate service providers. Jubilee Christmas—holiday assistance program that assists families in Daviess County, who have been referred, to provide Christmas presents for their children. Resource Directory –A directory of services provided for Daviess County and updated yearly. The Directory is available by email or on cd/dvd. Please call CONNECTIONS for more information. The Furniture Connection – accepts used furniture and appliances to distribute to families in need. Families are screened by CONNECTIONS for need. CONNERS CENTER 3212 East Linn Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47805 812-466-3867 Provides 24 hour and extended emergency lodging and other services for women and women with children. Also offer the Light-Life program, a 12 month program to change their lives; Mountain Movers, a ten-step recovery program, and computer and GED classes to women residents. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES – CASA 812-254-8670 Call to obtain information. National CASA staff@nationalcasa.org 100 West Harrison North Tower, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98119 1-800-628-3233—toll free Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children that are wards of the county. The volunteers represent the child independently from all others involved and present written reports to the courts based upon and independent investigation of the child’s situtation. DAMIEN CENTER 26 North Arsenal Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46201 317-632-0123 1-800-213-1163-- toll free info@damien.org www.damien.org Offers specialized care through employment of care coordinators who are skilled in all aspects of HIV-related issues and who can offer their services on a full-time basis. Services provided include care coordination and advocacy, support group referrals, counseling and support, community education, minority outreach and legal advocacy. Also provide HIV prevention, HIV testing, mental health and legal services and a housing assistance program. Services are accessible to any individual who has verifiable HIV seropositive test result, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic. DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1314 E. Walnut Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-2760 Fax: 812-254-8614 Hours: 24 hour facility msmith@dchosp.org (general info and customer service) www.dchosp.org Provides 24 hour hospital care to include: Emergency, Home Health Care, Hospice, Women’s Center, Physician Specialty Clinic, Rehab Services, Oncology, Same Day Surgery, MRI, CT and Lifeline. Behavioral Health Services (assists older adults in coping with life changes) Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (continued) 812-254-8634 Fax: 812-257-8609 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri Outpatient 24 hours inpatient Diabetes Management Center (to inform, empower, and support all individuals with diabetes and their family members and caregivers) 300 NE 14th Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-2250 Fax: 812-254-7884 Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Mon – Fri (closed 12:00 – 1:00PM) Appointment needed Endocrinology services for diabetes, thyroid, pituitary, obesity, cholesterol, hypertension, adrenal and other conditions. ADA certified. Complete diabetic program with group sessions, dietary education, follow up and glucose monitoring training. Helping Hearts Hospice 1314 Walnut P.O. box 760 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8950 Fax: 812-254-8957 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Mon – Fri. On call nurse available 24 hours. Hospice believes that those with terminal illness have the right to establish and maintain their maximal health potential, regardless of age, sex, race, or station in life. Hospice treats terminal residents of the community in the home setting or as inpatient at DCH. Medication Assistance Program Bunny Ash, Patient Assistance Advocate beash@dchosp.org 812-254-6696, ext 246 Fax: 812-254-7934 Provides people with long term medication needs and limited financial resources by providing access to free or low cost prescription medications. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 DAVIESS COUNTY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Daviess County Court House 200 E. Walnut Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8681 Fax: 812-254-8651 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri Terry Allen People’s Bank, Rm 412 812-254-8671 tlallen@daviess.org Receives reports and investigates cases of abuse and/or endangered adults as defined by Indiana Statutes. DAVIESS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Jeanne A. Fields, Foundation Director 320 E. Main St. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-9354 Fax: 812-254-9355 Jeanne@daviesscommunityfoundation.org www.daviesscommunityfoundation.org The Daviess County Community Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for residents of Daviess County. DAVIESS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION One Train Depot Station P.O. Box 191 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1500 Fax: 812-254-2500 www.dcedc.net Responsible for attracting capital investments and family wage jobs to Daviess County. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 DAVIESS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 303 E. Hefron Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8666 Fax: 812-254-8643 Health Nurse: 812-254-8667 Sanitation : 812-254-8674 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri healthdept@daviess.org Provides education and information on public health screens to residents of Daviess County. Services include: immunizations, health education, TB screening, environmental services, food inspections, birth and death certificates. Required documentation is picture ID and/or Driver’s License and immunization record card for immunizations. DAVIESS COUNTY PHONE NUMBERS Assessor ......................................................................812-254-8660 Auditor .......................................................................812-254-8662 Circuit Court ................................................................812-254-8670 Clerk ............................................................................812-254-8664 Community Corrections ..............................................812-254-8665 Health Department ....................................................812-254-8666 Probation Office .........................................................812-254-8663 Prosecutor ..................................................................812-254-8681 Recorder .....................................................................812-254-8675 Sheriff .........................................................................812-254-1060 Treasurer.....................................................................812-254-8677 Veterans .....................................................................812-254-8678 Voter Registration ......................................................812-254-8679 DAVIESS COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE 705 Troy Road Washington, IN 47501 812-254-4455 Fax: 812-254-3515 Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon – Fri dcrtl1976@sbcglobal.net Educate and inform the general public on the basic right to life of all human beings. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 DAVIESS-MARTIN SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE 9 West Main Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1530 Fax: 812-254-1636 Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Fri during school year www.dmsec.org Students referred through school or testing for individual evaluation, early childhood screening, special instruction for ages 3-22. Other services include speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, job placement after high school. Alternative Education 316 E. Main Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1837 Fax: 812-254-8374 Attn: Alternative Education Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Mon – Fri During the school year. Student enrolled in a traditional school setting with recommendation from administrators or counselors will be helped with their problems and transition back to the traditional school. DEACONESS HOSPITAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS CLINIC– EVANSVILLE www.deaconess.com Cystic Fibrosis/Pediatric Disease Clinic 812-450-2176 Fax: 812-450-4918 Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon – Fri Provides medical, nursing, dietary, respiratory and social services to pediatric patients with lung disorder Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Vincennes Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1813 Willow St., Suite 6A Vincennes, IN 47591 Phone: 812-882-0894 Fax: 812-882-5031 VA Outpatient Clinic 500 E. Walnut Evansville, IN 47713 812-465-6202 Fax: 812-465-6217 Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Medical services provided are general medicine, lab, psychiatry, radiology, dietitian, social work, rehab, pharmacy, optometry, specialty clinic. DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES (DFR) 714 W. Walnut P.O. Box 618 Washington, IN 47501 1-800-403-0864-- toll free www.in.gov/fssa The DFR is a single point of entry for many social services available to Hoosiers. Those who would like to apply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Food Stamp program, Medicaid or other types of assistance, must apply at the DFR office in the county in which they live. DOCTOR SMILES P.O. Box 955 Terre Haute, IN 47808 812-232-8613 www.indstate.edu/community/TeenTH/medicalhelp.html Provides financial assistance for dental work for children ages birth – 18 years that have a physical or mental disability. A doctor’s note is required for participation. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 DONATE DENTAL SERVICES P.O. Box 872 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0872 317-631-6022 1-800-452-6022--toll free Provides dental assistance to low-income individuals who have a permanent mental or physical disability, or are 65 and over. Does not help with basic dental procedures such as cleaning and check-ups, but does help with serious dental problems. Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. No fees to those individuals that qualify for the program. ECHO COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE 501 John Street, Suite 12 Evansville, IN 47713-2705 812-421-7489 www.echochc.org Primary care and homeless health clinic. Provides affordable, high quality healthcare to persons of all ages who are unable to afford the costs. Client must be able to show proof of income. Fees are on a sliding scale, based on current income. ELDERCARE LOCATOR (part of Generations) 1019 North Fourth St. PO Box 314 Vincennes, IN 47591 812-888-5880 1-800-888-5880----toll free Hours: 8-4, Mon-Fri aoainfo@aoa.hhs.gov www.generationsnetwork.org www.aoa.dhhs.gov Administration on Aging Washington, DC 20201 202-619-0724 1-800-677-1116-- toll free Nationwide directory assistance service designed to give contact information for state and local information that enables older individuals to find help to remain independent in their own homes. It can also help caregivers find ways to obtain well-deserved breaks in the care-giving process. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 1900 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-226-7212 Fax: 317-226-7953 1-800-669-4000 -- toll free Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4:30 www.eeoc.gov Deals with employment related Federal Civil Rights Act. If an employee believes that he/she has been discriminated against because of his/her age (40-70), race, religion, sex, color, national origin, or disability, he/she has the option of seeking legal counsel. FAMILY LIFE CENTER OF GREENE COUNTY, INC. Director: dianne@flcministries.org 19 South Washington Bloomfield, In 47424 812-384-1639 WWW.FLCMINISTRIES.ORG A Christian social service organization offering programs that are focused to meet the needs of individuals and families. Provides services in a 25 mile radius of Bloomfield which reaches nine counties (includes Northern Daviess County). Offers material support (clothes, coats, shoes, diapers, small furnishings), emotional support (individual, family and group counseling), physical support (emergency temporary shelter – one family availability), spiritual support (Bible Studies, prayer support) Christian Lend Library, and Living Word Ministry (serving the church community with curriculum and other orders). Provides access to meeting rooms. AA meetings T & Th evening from 8-9. Al-anon meeting on Tuesday from 7-8. FEED MY SHEEP OF DAVIESS COUNTY 601 West Oak Washington, IN 47501 812-254-5429 Central Food Bank Hours: 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:00am – 1:00 pm 3rd Saturday of each month at Nazarene Church in Odon, IN 9:00 am – 10:30 am for those with addresses in Odon and Elnora 1st Saturday of each month at Sunset Towers (residents only) 9:30 am – 11:00 pm Emergency, call CONNECTIONS – 687-7888 , appointments are set between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm weekdays, M-Th. Feed My Sheep is a central food bank that serves anyone in Daviess County who is in need of food. Emergency needs are by appointment. Monthly giveaways occur at three sites around the county. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD BANK 100 E. Walnut St. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-2556 Food Bank is open on Monday and Thursdays only. You must call a day ahead of time by 11:00 am in order to be able to receive food. FOUR RIVERS RESOURCE SERVICES www.frrs.org jdavis@frrs.org Healthy Families Daviess-Martin Healthy Families 2212 E. National Hwy., Washington, IN 47501 812-254-4471 or 812-295-4494 Contact Mary Norris, Services Coordinator, mnorris@frrs.org We serve all expectant mothers and parents of newborns in Daviess and Martin Counties. Once the child is enrolled we can serve the family until the child is five. There are no income restrictions. We provide parent education, developmental testing, support and community referrals. Helping families be the best they can be since 1994. Kidstuff Preschool Daviess County: KidStuff Preschool 2212 E. National Hwy., Washington, IN 47501 812-254-4471 Contact Jim Moulden, Preschool Coordinator, mouldenj@hotmail.com KidStuff Preschool is an early childhood education program available to all children ages 3 – 5. At our two centers, licensed teachers provide children with individualized activities while maintaining a 1 to 4 adult to student ratio. Adult Services 2212 E. National Hwy. Washington, IN 47501 812-295-4491 Contact Carla Pershing, Adult Services Coordinator, carlap@frrs.org The Adult Services program provides the following services: - Connections, Four Rivers staff provide individualized support and training needed to reach your goals and becoming more connected to typical life opportunities such as: learning everyday life skills or participating more fully in community activities. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 FOUR RIVERS RESOURCE SERVICES (continued) - JobSource, Employment services specialize in helping you get and keep the job that matches your skills and abilities. Industrial 2212 E. National Hwy. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-4471 Contact Mike Phegley, Division Director, mphegley@frrs.org Industrial Division performs manufacturing and service operations, employs people with and without disabilities, and subcontracts with employers who want to add a dependable, dedicated workforce to their existing operations and expand their current capabilities, either temporarily or on an on-going basis. Life After School Project (LASP) 2212 E. National Hwy. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-4471 Contact Sheila Willis, LASP Coordinator, swillis@frrs.org LASP provides services to students in grades 9-12 with a disability and who can benefit from independent assistance in reaching their life after school goals. Community Living P.O. Box 718 8 NE 21st Street Washington, IN 47501 Phone: 812.254.3207 Email: communityliving@frrs.org Sherri Tredway, Community Living Director, stredway@frrs.org Community Living division provide people the amount of support they need to live in various community environments. Supervised group living arrangements are available in our group homes in Sullivan and Plainville. Residents receive training, assistance, and support on a 24-hour basis, according to their specific needs. Supported Living is also available and allows individuals the freedom of living in their own homes or apartments or with family, if they choose, while receiving the support necessary to fulfill their goals and needs. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 FRESH START 113 N. Industrial Park Drive Washington, IN 47501 812-254-3399 ; 812-254-3398 Fax: 812-254-4377 Hours: 8:30-5 pm Fresh Start is a rehabilitation program designed to: Assist the paroled or discharged ex-offender in making a peaceable reentry into society; target men experiencing problems in home or family relationships. Provided are basic counseling, training and direction all from a Biblical perspective. FRIENDS FOR KIDS OF DAVIESS COUNTY 108 Southside Ave Washington, IN 47501 Program Director: Laura Sims 812-254-8948 , 812-687-7293 Hours: Contact between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm friends4kids@yahoo.com Offers companionship, friendship and guidance to a child, 6-13 from single parent households. Provides an adult as a role model. Program matches children with adult mentors. Life-Skills Training: Group training throughout the year along with home visits for the parent of any child enrolled in the program. Various topics ranging from self improvement, job seeking skills, budgeting and parenting. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 812-425-1577 Evansville, IN 1-888-424-3577-- toll free Meets on Monday night at 7:00 pm at Stepping Stone (305 Stockwell Rd.) and on Thursday night at 6:00 at St. Mary’s Church (613 Cherry St.) in Evansville. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 GENERATIONS (AREA AGENCY ON AGING) (LINK-AGE) Generations (Area 13) includes Daviess County Laura Smith, director lhsmith@vinu.edu P.O. Box 314 1019 North 4th Street Vincennes, IN 47591 812-888-5880 1-800-742-9002-- toll free www.generationsnetwork.org Assists with health and home services for the aging and disabled through one-on-one matching with caseworkers, volunteer groups and conferences www.link-age.org Link-Age is a statewide, on-line resource to area healthcare resources and support services for the young and old. Options counselors can help individuals explore long term care needs such as Assisted Living, Adult Foster Care, Adult Day Services, Pre-Admission screening for nursing facility placement, in home health services, healthy aging practices and much more. GIRL SCOUTS Tina Dearing Membership Services Specialist Girl Scouts of Raintree Council, Inc. P O Box 1350, 223 NW 2nd Street Evansville IN 47706-1350 Phone: 812-421-4970 or 1-800-757-9348-----toll free Ext. 313 Girl Scout Mission Statement: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girls may join Girl Scouts anytime during the year to participate in troop activities such as crafts, badge work, field trips, and community service; travel beyond their county; events with Daviess County and/or the council; day camp; resident camp; or special interest groups. Girls must be school age, grades K – 12. The national membership fee is $12 annually. Financial assistance is available to any girl who qualifies. Adult / parent involvement is encouraged. Any interested adult may contact the council to request a “Volunteer Application” or just contact the leader to ask how she can help. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Tammy Austin, Employment Specialist, taustin@evvgoodwill.org 900 W. National Hwy Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1971 Fax: 812-254-1971 www.evvgoodwill.org Provides quality vocational and developmental opportunities to people who are disabled and/or disadvantaged in order to enhance their ability to achieve full participation in society. GOVERNMENT BENEFITS www.govbenefits.gov Website that helps citizens find relevant information about government benefits for which they may be eligible. Asks simple yes and no questions that can be easily Understood and answered immediately. In three easy steps, citizens are directed to benefit programs that they may be eligible to receive. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Emily Terry, scterry5@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 166 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-3091 www.habitat.org Provides new housing to those persons who are able to pay back interest free loans. HANNAH HOUSE MATERNITY HOME/CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER 808 N. College Avenue Bloomington, In 47404 812-334-0104 812-334-0055-- helpline info@cpcbloomington.org www.cpcbloomington.org Home for pregnant women and teenagers. Provides confidential assistance to women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Offers free pregnancy testing; referral for medical care and social services; information on pregnancy, abortion and alternatives; adoption and foster care referrals; pregnancy counseling; support groups; counseling for men and women in crisis situation; abstinence program; maternity clothing; some baby furniture and baby clothes when available. Call to schedule appointment. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 HEALTHY INDIANA PLAN (HIP) 1-877-GET-HIP-9---toll free www.HIP.in.gov A new, affordable health insurance program for uninsured adult Hoosiers. The program is sponsored by the state and only requires minimal monthly contributions from the participant. For ages 18-64. A pre-existing or high-risk medical condition has no effect on eligibility. HIP offers full health benefits including hospital services, mental health care, physician services, prescriptions, diagnostic exams and disease management. A minimum of $500 in preventive services are free. HIP does not cover pregnancy services, as those are offered under the Hoosier Healthwise program (HHW) nor does this program cover vision and dental services. Individuals must earn LESS than 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) must not have access to employer sponsored health insurance coverage and be uninsured for the previous 6 months. Cost will be between 2% and 5% of their gross family income to have the security of health insurance. The exact cost will depend the family income and size. HOOSIER Rx P.O. BOX 6224-6224 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-234-1381 1-866-267-4679-- toll free Hours: 8-3:30 Mon-Fri www.in.gov/fssa/elderly/hoosierrx Indiana’s State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program providing Medicare Part D premium assistance to eligible Indiana seniors. To be eligible for Hoosier Rx an individual must meet the following criteria: 1. Must be an Indiana resident who is 65 years of age or older. 2. Must have a yearly income of $14,940 or less for a single person, #20,040 or less for a married couple, living together. 3. Have applied for the “Medicare Extra Help” through Social Security to pay for Medicare Part D plan and have received either a “Notice of Award” or “Notice of Denial” from Social Security. HOOSIERS BY THE NUMBERS www.hoosierdata.in.gov Indiana Workforce Development’s data and statistical website. Provides user-friendly, direct access to high-quality data and analysis information. It is designed for job seekers, business owners, policy makers, economic developers and others that are interested in Indiana’s economy and labor market. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 HOPE HOUSE Madonna Jones/ Donna Burger 704 W. VanTrees Street Washington, IN 47501 eng@sbcglobal.net Mailing Address: Church of the Way 700 W. VanTrees St. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-2747 812- 254-6456 Fax: 812-254-4022 Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 , 1:05 – 5:00 pm Mon – Fri Hope House is opened on the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Hope House provides free food and clothing to those in need. INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF PO Box 551024 Indianapolis, IN 46220 1-800-743-3333—toll free www.indianaassociationdeaf.org This number is to be used if a caller needs to talk to a deaf person but does not have access to TDD. INDIANA BUREAU OF AGING AND IN-HOME SERVICES 402 West Washington Street, # w-454 Indianapolis, In 46204 317-232-7149 1-800-545-7763 toll free www.state.in.us/fssa An agency designated by the Governor to provide statewide direction for senior citizens and aging programs. Allowing older persons and persons with disabilities of all ages the option to live independently in their own homes. Provides an array of services aimed at preventing premature or inappropriate institutionalization. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 INDIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1915 West 18th Street, Suite B Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-917-3685 Fax: 317-917-3695 1-800-332-7385 -- crisis line 1-800-538-3393-- toll free administration lcadv@violenceresource.org www.violenceresource.org Provides services to those who suffer from domestic violence. Instrumental in lobbying for laws to be passed that benefit and protect victims of domestic violence. Offers a resource center and training services. INDIANA DEAF-BLIND SERVICES Indiana State University, Blumberg Center 501 North 8th Street School of Education, Room 502 Terre Haute, In 47809 812-237-2830 Fax: 812-237-8089 Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4:30 www.indstate.edu/deafblind/ Blumberg-Center@indstate.edu Provides educational services to children with hearing problems or blindness. Also provides technical assistance, support and access to resource center. INDIANA FAMILY HELPLINE (Indiana State Dept. of Health) 2 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-233-1230 1-800-433-0746 ---toll free The Indiana State Department of Health’s Toll Free telephone hotline. Works to link Indiana families with a network of services within the individual’s local area. Can provide assistance with pregnancy health care, WIC sites, breastfeeding support, children’s special health care services, Medicaid providers, substance abuse programs, immunization, lead screening sites, emergency shelters, food pantries, support groups, SIDS, GED, job training sites, day care, respite care, stop smoking/stop drinking programs, dental care services, Medicaid transportation providers and much more. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION Daviess County 2425 US Hwy 41 North, Suite # 401 Evansville, IN 47711 812-426-1295 Fax: 812-422-7332 1-800-852-3477-- toll free Hours: 8-4:30 Mon-Fri www.indianajustice.org Free legal services for elderly and low-income individuals. Civil cases only – will not handle criminal or fee generating cases. Call to schedule appointment to complete application. Applicants must provide amount of total gross income when calling. Spanish speaking staff available. INDIANA PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK (IPIN) 7275 Shadeland Ave., Suite 1 Indianapolis, In 46250 317-257-8683 Fax: 317-251-7488 1-800-964-4746—toll free Hours: Mon-Fri 8- 4:30 familynetw@aboutspecialkids.org www.ipin.org A not-for-profit organization that provides information about laws and other resources available to families of children with disabilities and chronic illness. INDIANA POISON CENTER Methodist Hospital/Clarian Health Partners I 65 at 21st Street Indianapolis, In 46206-1367 317-962-2323 www.clarian.org/poisoncontrol Call if someone may have been poisoned or if you have questions about poisons and poison prevention. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 INDIANA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES (IPAS) 4701 North Keystone Avenue, Suite 222 Indianapolis, In 46205 1-800-622-4845-- toll free ext. 234 dward@ipas.IN.gov www.in.gov/ipas Advocacy services for persons with mental and/or physical disabilities. Services include education for individuals to help them understand their rights, and self-advocacy skills, and advice as to what steps can be taken to secure rights, such as appealing denials and filing complaints with the appropriate government agencies. Also provides representation from an IPAS Advocate, and in some cases, an attorney, to correct rights violations. INDIANA PUBLIC HEALTH AND ASSISTANCE HELPLINE 1-877-246-3243---toll free The highly trained, experienced staff is authorized to represent persons on public assistance with related issues of receiving cash assistance (TANF), Food Stamps and Medicaid. Issues such as where or how to apply for assistance; problems in getting decisions in due time; talking to someone at the local Indiana Division of Family Resources (DFR) office or call center. IN*SOURCE (Indiana ReSource Center for Families with Special Needs) 22488 Second Road Loogootee, IN 47553 812-854-7112 Provides an advocate for case conferences as well as training and information on special education law. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 KOOL SMILES OF EVANSVILLE/TERRE HAUTE Town Center North 400 E. Diamond Avenue Evansville, IN 47711 812-461-2365 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-6 Fri 8-5 info@koolsmilespc.com www.koolsmilespc.com 1800 Fort Harrison Rd. Terre Haute, IN 47804 812-466-4508 1-866-GETKOOL (438-5665) toll free Kool Smiles is dedicated to expanding access to quality dental care for children and young adults in underserved communities. LEADER DOG FOR THE BLIND 1039 S. Rochester Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48307 248-651-9011 1-888-777-5332-- toll free Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Mon – Fri www.leaderdog.org leaderdog@leaderdog.org Leader dog program provides highly trained dog guides for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind. We also offer classes in cane travel and the use of auditory Global Positioning System (GPS) units. All our services are provided free of charge. For more information visit our website at leaderdog.org. LEARN MORE RESOURCE CENTER 101 W. Ohio St., Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204-4254 1-800-992-2076-- toll free www.learnmoreindiana.org info@learnmore.org Supports and encourages lifelong learning for all Indiana citizens. Provides an informative website and a toll-free Hotline with specialists who can answer questions related to careers, colleges, vocational training, and financial aid. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 LIBRARIES Odon (Winkelpleck Public Library) www.odon.lib.in.us 202 West Main Street Odon, In 47562 812-636-4949 Washington (Carnegie Public Library) www.washingtonpubliclibrary.org 300 West Main Street Washington, In 47501 812-254-4586 Hours: M-T 10-8, W-Th 10-6. Fri 10-5. Sat 10-3 WCPL Plainville Branch 858 2nd St. (Hwy 57) Plainville, IN 47568 812-687-7271 Hours: M-W 9-5, Th 2-6. Sat 9-1 LIGHTHOUSE MISSION 1450 Wabash Avenue Terre Haute IN 47807 812-232-7001 www.thlym.org Provides 24 hour and extended emergency lodging for men , women, single moms and families. Three meals are served every day free of charge. Clothing and furniture available for little or no cost. LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER, INC 1276 E 250 N (Men’s) Washington, IN 47501 Pete Aldrich, Coordinator 812-444-9775 lighthouse16112@sbcglobal.net Hours: 24 hour counseling or emergency appointments 12:00 – 9:00 pm (office hours) Lighthouse is open Sunday through Saturday 311 E. Main St. (Women’s) Washington, IN 47501 Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 Angie Davis, Coordinator, outofdarkness@att.net 812-254-0860 LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY CENTER, INC (continued) A Christian based 12-Step program that is designed to reach the recovering community through the healing power of Jesus Christ. Re-Entry program is offered for men and women. Celebrate Recovery on Monday; Christ Serenity for Families on Tuesday; Accountability Class on Wednesday; Bible Study on Thursday; Teaching Life Recovery Bible on Friday. MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION (Birth Defects) 125 N. Weinbach Avenue # 410 Evansville, IN 47711 812-473-3300 Fax: 812-473-6479 1-888-663-4637—toll free, Birth Defects Foundation – March of Dimes Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Mon – Fri www.marchofdimes.com/indiana IN354@marchofdimes.com March of Dimes provides videos on prenatal care, stress, exercise, and nutrition during pregnancy. Brochures on folic acid, preventing pre-term labor, how your baby grows, more! Small grants to support the mission of improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality are given. Special bereavement kits for parents of stillborn infants, miscarriage, or death of a newborn are available. MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DAVIESS COUNTY Jim Payton (Central Christian Church) jhpayton@yahoo.com Beth Kirsch bkirsch@wcs.k12.in.us PO Box 183 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-2423 812-254-8366 Fax: 812-254-9420 Coordinate the “Getting Ahead in a just getting by world” educational groups which support families attempting to get out of poverty. Promote good mental health and work to prevent mental illness as well as provide support to individuals suffering from mental illness as well as their families. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 MIDDLE WAY HOUSE P.O. Box 95 Bloomington, In 47402 812-333-7404—administrative office 812-336-0846 –crisis line (can call collect) www.middlewayhouse.org Provides shelter for battered women and children, (victims of domestic violence, rape, incest, sexual assault, sexual harassment and stalking), rape crisis center, education and training programs, 24-hour crisis intervention counseling and referral services. Also can act as legal advocate and provide legal information. Free of charge. Offers a secure transitional housing facility. NATIONAL HELPLINE PHONE NUMBERS Alzheimer’s Disease American Cancer Society’s Cancer American Council for the Blind American Kidney Foundation Hearing Aid Helpline Medicare Information Muscular Dystrophy Association National Arthritis Foundation Hotline National Center for Victims of Crime National Domestic Violence Hotline National Immunization Information Hotline Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Social Security Administration Thursday’s Child National Call Center United Cerebral Palsy Association 1-800-272-3900 1-800-227-2345 1-800-424-8666 1-800-622-9010 1-800-521-5247 1-800-393-3070 1-800-344-4863 1-800-283-7800 1-800-521-4247 1-800-799-7233 1-800-232-2522 1-800-457-6676 1-800-772-1213 1-800-872-5437 1-800-723-7620 NURSING HOMES Bertha Garten Ketcham Memorial Center 601 E. Race St. Odon, IN 47562 812-636-4920 Fax: 812-636-4763 Hours: 8:30-5, 7 days a week A nonprofit, long term care facility for patients with Medicaid, Private Pay, and some private insurance. We provide physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy. Our goal is to rehab the patient who will return home. There is also an outpatient clinic for patients needing therapy. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 NURSING HOMES (continued) Eastgate Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2119 E. National Hwy. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-3301 Hillside Manor PO Box 737 1109 E. National Hwy. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-7159 Loogootee Nursing Center Hwy 50 W Loogootee, IN 47553 812-295-2101 Prairie Village Living Center 801 S. State Rd. 57 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-4516 Fax: 812-254-4765 Washington Nursing Center 603 E. National Hwy. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-5117 Fax: 812-254-5066 For profit, long-term care facilities for patients with Medicaid, Private Pay, and some private insurance. We provide physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC. US Hwy 54 East P.O. Box 271 Switz City, IN 47465 812-659-2533 812-659-2914 --toll free Admin. Office hours: 8-4:30 M-F www.oam-tpec.org Christian based group home for girls age 6 – 18 years, that have been abandoned, abuse and/or neglected. Provides counseling center and therapeutic foster care for children and pregnant teens in a nurturing home like environment. Also offers GED prep classes. Daviess County Resource Directory May-2009 Revised 01-11 OPPORTUNITY HOUSE (Daviess County) 812-687-7888 A short-term homeless shelter for Daviess County. It is a one-room apartment that will house one family or one individual at a time. One must be a resident of the county for at least 3 months in order to be able to qualify. PACE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY www.PACECAA.org ST 2 NE 21 STREET Washington, IN 47501 Energy Assistance Program chume@PACECAA.org 812-254-5611 Fax: 812-257-2132 Hours: 8 – 12 and 1- 4:40 pm M-F The energy assistance program serves income eligible households who are subject to high-energy costs or have electric heating emergencies. Provides benefits to offset the high cost of energy. The program also helps with summer cooling by providing fans or help with electric bills or air conditioners for eligible clients. Provides payment for bulk fuel during non-heating months when fuel costs are lower. Health Connection fpwash@PACECAA.org 812-254-6936 Fax: 812-257-2134 Hours: 9:00 am- 5:30 pm Mon, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Tues and Wed Family planning, HIV testing, provides reproductive health services to women and men. The service includes pap smears, pelvic exams, breast exams, sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment, pregnancy testing and counseling, contraceptives and education. Services provided to all regardless of race, religion, age, disability or gender. All information is strictly confidential. Head Start bsmith@PACECAA.org 2103 S. Cosby Road Washington, IN 47501 812-254-6098 Fax: 812-882-7982 (all faxes go to the Vincennes office/attention Washington Head Start Hours: 7:15 am to 4:30 pm Mon – Fri Head Start is a comprehensive child development program for children whose family meets 100% poverty guidelines. Children must be 3 years old by July 1. Program promotes school readiness in children and self sufficiency for their families through health services, nutritional meals, parent involvement and early childhood education. Head Start helps low income children and their families, as well as the community to overcome the effects of poverty. Also provides services for children with disabilities. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 PACE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY (continued) Project Lift Emergency Fund st 2 NE 21 Washington, In 47501 812-254-5611 Fax: 812-257-2132 Hours: 8-12, 1-4:30pm, M-F The emergency fund was created to serve as a general relief fund for individuals 125% below poverty income guidelines whose needs surpass what they receive from other programs or agencies. WIC (Women, Infants and Children) st 2 NE 21 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-0002 Fax: 812-257-2134 Hours: 8-12 and 1-5 M-Th-F, T 10-2 and 3-7, Closed Wed. A supplemental food program for women, infants and children with nutritional education and referrals. PARKVIEW VILLAGE CHRISTIAN CARE, INC 800 S West Street Odon, IN 47562 812-636-3000 www.parkview-village.org Assisted Living facility located in Odon . PEACE COUNSELING CENTER 200 W. Main St. (The Storehouse) Washington IN 47501 812-617-2656 thespiritlsw@sbcglobal.net Dan Sherar, LSE, CADACII Jodi Parsons, LSE Hours by appointment Provides Christian counseling to adults, teens and children. Areas of focus are: anger management, addictions, family counseling, communication skills, self-esteem, conflict resolution and parenting skills. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 POWERHOUSE Sean Terry, Director PO Box 532 709 E. Main St. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-7693 tracy@washingtonpowerhouse.com PowerHouse is a safe environment for teens where they are valued. We help them build character and life st rd skills through mentoring programs. Pancake breakfast the 1 & 3 Saturday of the month with limited food and clothing distribution. PREGNANCY CARE CENTER Micki McCullough, Director 812-257-1041 or toll free 1-877-257-1084 705 Troy Rd. Washington, IN 47501 washpcc@sbcglobal.net Call forwarded to cell phone after hours to ensure 24 hour service. Hours: 10 am – 4 pm, Mon - Thurs Serving women, single or married and men and women needing parenting classes. PCC is an organization dedicated to providing life affirming choices which meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of people affected by crisis pregnancies. Free pregnancy testing – no appointment necessary; prenatal care and parenting classes; material aid; baby and maternity clothes, car seats, cribs and other baby items as available; post-abortion recovery counseling; abstinence education. PREVENT BLINDNESS INDIANA st 70 E 91 St., #204 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-815-9943 Fax: 317-815-9952 1-800-232-2551—toll free www.preventblindness.org info@pbeye.org Prevent Blindness Indiana continues to be dedicated to advance vision health and wellness with comprehensive education, screening safety and sight preservation research. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE – DAVIESS COUNTY www.ces.purdue.edu Jennifer Stefanick, jstefanc@purdue.edu Extension Educator Consumer and Family Science Daviess County 214 N.E. 3rd Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8668 Fax: 812-254-7472 4 H Program Jane Ann Beard, jbeard@purdue.edu County Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development 812-687-7800 ext. 222 812-486-3535 ext. 222 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri 4-H is a Kindergarten through high school youth development, education program to help children acquire knowledge, develop life skills & form attitudes important to becoming self-directed productive citizens. This is accomplished through educational experiences in family, school and community setting with the involvement of parents, volunteers and extension professions. 4-H Horse and Pony Therapeutic Riding Mark and Sharon Kinnaman, Leaders 812-254-7472 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri Children 8 years or older, grades 3 – 12 in the therapeutic riding program will be provided with a 4-H experience working with horses, developing skills and working with adult volunteers. Seasonal program. Agriculture & Natural Resources – Purdue Cooperative Extension – Daviess County 812-254-8668 Fax: 812-254-7472 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Provides educational programs for production, agriculture and related business and for law and garden concerns. Will answer questions pertaining to these topics and when warranted make farm and home visits to investigate concerns of individuals. Consumer and Family Sciences – Purdue Cooperative Extension – Daviess County Provides programs to help families identify needs and offer informal lifelong education to improve the quality of life at home and in the community. Areas of programming include: foods and nutrition, food safety, personal and family management, parenting and family relationships. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE – DAVIESS COUNTY (continued) Family Nutrition Program – Purdue Cooperative Extension – Daviess County Chris Clark, Coordinator 812-254-8668 Educational programs in food safety, stretching food dollars and basic food and nutrition for food stamp recipients or eligible for food stamps. Home visits or programs in group settings. Latino Community Learning Centers 812-254-8668 This project offers adults two Spanish language educational programs to help meet Indiana’s needs for a highly trained workforce, and to encourage community prosperity. Daviess County Extension Homemakers – Purdue Cooperative Extension Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri Strengthens families through continuing education leadership development and volunteer support. Educational programs and volunteer opportunities to local clubs, district and state organizations. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) P.O. Box 648 501 Burkhart Drive Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1996 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Fri rsvp1@rtccom.net Engaging men and women, age 55 and over, in meaningful volunteer service that strengthens the well-being of self and community. RIDE SOLUTION Beth Guthrie, bguthrie@frrs.org P.O. Box 367 1001 E. Main Street Washington, IN 47501 812-257-1101 Fax: 812-257-0119 Dispatch: 812-254-3225 or 1-877-369-8899 toll free Hours: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Mon – Fri (If appointments go past 6 PM, other arrangements must be made for return trip) Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 RIDE SOLUTION (continued) Cost: Ask for fee schedule. Exact change must be made by Rider. Payment made in the form of tickets or money. Wheelchair accessible vans are available. Rates: In town $2.00 each way, In County, $3.00 each way, County to County $4.00 each way. Ride Solution is a coordinated public transportation service established to provide safe, dependable, affordable transportation to all who reside in Daviess, Greene, Martin, Pike and Sullivan Counties. Call must be made 24 hours before ride is needed. ROOSEVELT MISSION 89 East Vincennes St. Linton IN 47441 812-847-8110 rooseveltmissionl@comcast.net www.rooseveltmission.org Christian Ministry for the homeless. Provides emergency shelter housing, transitional housing, food pantry, homeless prevention and a clothing room; drug and alcohol counseling, and support groups. SALVATION ARMY – DAVIESS COUNTY www.salvationarmyusa.org Pace Community Action Agency Chris Hume, Client Service Specialist 2 E. 21st St. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-5611 Service Extension Southern Indiana liaison 317-937-7000 ext. 1052 #2 Referrals from CONNECTIONS, 812-687-7888, or after business hours or weekends, contact Washington City Police, 812-254-4410. Provides assistance with medicines, utilities and/or rent. Transient funds available for motel and gas. Provides disaster services and seasonal services. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 SAMARITAN CENTER 2007 State Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1558 Samaritan Center, Good Samaritan Hospital's comprehensive behavioral health division, offers counseling, diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and more. All of our services are designed to improve the quality of life for people of all ages. We address serious issues like domestic violence and chemical dependency, as well as depression, eating disorders and substance abuse. We also offer testing and counseling. SCHOOLS BARR-REEVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP. PO Box 97 Main Street Montgomery, IN 47558 812-486-3509 Fax: 812-486-3509 www.barr.k12.in.us Primary School Third Street PO Box 127 Montgomery, IN 47558 812-486-3235 Fax: 812-486-3216 Intermediate School PO Box 129 Third Street Montgomery, IN 47558 812-486-3224 Fax: 812-486-3224 Junior-Senior High School PO Box 129 Third Street Montgomery, IN 47558 812-486-3265 Fax: 812-486-2829 Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 NORTH DAVIESS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 5494 E. State Road 58 Elnora, IN 47529 812-636-8000 ext 1000 Fax: 812-636-7546 www.ndaviess.k12.in.us North Daviess Jr-Sr High School 5494 E. State Road 58 Elnora, IN 47529 812-636-8000 ext 3000 Fax: 812-636-7255 North Daviess Elementary School 5498 E. State Road 58 Elnora, IN 47529 812-636-8000 ext 2000 Fax: 812-636-7444 WASHINGTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS www.wccardinals.org Washington Catholic Elementary 301 NE 2nd St. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-3845 Fax: 812-254-8741 Washington Catholic Middle/High School 201 NE 2nd Street Washington, In 47501 812-254-2050 WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, INC 301 East South Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-5536 Fax: 812-254-8346 www.wcs.k12.in.us Helen Griffith Elementary School 803 E. National Hwy Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8360 Fax: 812-254-8362 Daviess County Resource Directory May-2009 Revised 01-11 SCHOOLS (continued) Lena Dunn Elementary School 801 NW 11th St. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8366 Fax: 812-254-9420 North Elementary School 600 North East 6th Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-8363 Veale Elementary School 326 E 450 S Washington, IN 47501 812-254-3968 Fax 812-254-4273 Washington High School 608 East Walnut Washington, In 47501 812-254-3860 Fax: 812-254-8374 Washington Jr. High School 210 North East 6th Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-2682 Fax: 812-254-8381 812-254-8363 Fax: 812-254-6955 SENIOR AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC 211 E. Main Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1881 Fax: 812-254-1887 1-800-536-1881—toll free SAFSinc@sbcglobal.net Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon – Fri A planned program that provides a variety of health, social and support services in a protective setting during daytime hours. Includes meals and transportation. Cost is self pay or funding sources. Attendant Care Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 SENIOR AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC (continued) Primarily involves “hands on” assistance with a client’s physical dependency needs. Serves mentally retarded and/or physically impaired. Cost is self pay or funding sources. Homemaker Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon – Fri Provides assistance with light housekeeping chores for elderly and disabled. Cost is self pay or funding sources. Senior Center Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon – Fri 211 E. Main Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1881 401 South Grove Street Odon, IN 47562 812-636-4722 Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon – Fri Lunch served at 11:15 am Persons 60 years of age and older shares in multipurpose social environment coordinating health and social services and designing adult education programs. Provides homebound meal sites. Transportation Same as above in Washington Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon – Fri Service available on Saturday by appointment. Transport to medical facility in Indiana with self pay, Medicaid or donations. SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA RESPIRATORY DISEASE PROGRAM 1024 South 6th Street, Suite # 104 Terre Haute, In 47807 812-232-9553 1-866-282-9553 toll free www.shsdc.org Agency provides diagnosis, treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation, and referrals to physicians for any adult, who has a respiratory disease such as COPD, Asthma, Emphysema, etc. Financial assistance is available to help with the cost of services, respiratory equipment, oxygen and respiratory related prescription drugs. Free screenings for breathing problems are available at outreach clinics, through an outreach coordinator. Free Black Lung benefits counseling for coal miners and assistance with the application process for Federal Black Lung benefits is also offered. Free smoking sensation program provided. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 STATE INFORMATION CENTER 402 West Washington Street, Room W160A Indianapolis, In 46204 317-233-0800 1-800-457-8283-- toll free www.in.gov/sic A cooperative effort of all state agencies, provide wider access to Indiana State Government. Counselors are available to answer general questions regarding state programs, services and requirements. Directs callers with more specific needs to appropriate agencies. ST. VINCENT de PAUL 815 East Main Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-9557 www.svdpusa.org Offers good, used clothing and household items at low cost. Provides food pantry services with a variety of food items at no cost. Offers limited assistance with money for gasoline and utilities. SUBSIDIZED HOUSING WASHINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 520 SE 2ND Street Washington, In 47501 812-254-1596 Fax: 812-254-2121 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri window closed Tuesday AM and Thursday PM, but will answer phone calls. Non-profit agency to assist low income individuals, the elderly and disabled into clean, decent, safe and affordable housing. HUD Housing Knox County Housing Authority Bicknell IN 47512 812-735-2006 FAX: 812-735-2004 Capehart Manor 300 N. West St. Odon, IN 812-636-4966 Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 SUBSIDIZED HOUSING (continued) Cherry Tree Apts. 376 S 100 E Washington, IN 812-254-6909 Country View Apts 812-254-3951 Jamestown Square Apts. 110 Jamestown Sq. Washington, IN 812-254-6394 1-800-326-9193---toll free Maplewood Apts. 105 Demotte Dr. Odon, IN 812-636-4477 Pines Apts. 1000 S. Meridian Washington, IN 812-254-3577 Shepherd of the Hills Apts. 900 S. Meridian Washington, IN 812-254-1381 SUICIDE HOTLINE 1015 Michigan Avenue Logansport, In 46947 574-722-5151 office 1-800-552-3106---toll free National Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Works with individuals needing mental health and addiction assistance. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 THE LEGENDS VILLAGE 1764 Troy Rd. Washington, IN 47501 812-254-9500 www.thelegends.com An Assisted Living Facility located in Washington. Includes such amenities as an ice cream parlor, general store, movie theater, and a pet park to mention a few. TRANSITION RESOURCES CORPORATION Indiana Center for Applied Tech. Bldg---Vincennes University Campus 1500 N. Chestnut St. Vincennes, In 47591 812-886-0783 www.transitionresources.org bhernandez@transitionresources.org National Farm-Worker Jobs Program that provides services to migrant and seasonal farm workers and their dependents. Works to enhance employability leading to self-sufficiency in achieving longterm career goals and employment opportunities. Also provides emergency assistance and financial aid and educational services for those who qualify. TRUSTEES Barr Township Robert Showalter 379 North Myers St. Montgomery, In 47558 812-486-3447 Bogard Township Amy Holstine 2801 E. 825 N Plainville, IN 47568 812-687-7723 Elmore Township Carl Stites PO Box 87 Odon, IN 47562 812-636-4023 Harrison Township Sylvia Stafford Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 TRUSTEES (continued) 7294 S. 200 E. Washington, IN 47501 812-644-7165 (best to call after 5 pm) Madison Township Paul Shafer 15482 N. 1350 E. Odon, IN 47562 812-636-4950 Reeve Township Joan Harker 12284 E. 650 S. Loogootee, IN 47553 812-644-757 Steele Township Karen McBride 10487 N. 50 E. Plainville, IN 47568 812-687-7694 Hours: Daily M,T,W,F, Morning only on Thursday mcbride@rtccom.net VanBuren Township Steve Riggins 10358 N. 1080 E. Odon, IN 47562 812-636-4702 Veale Township Sue Killion 4826 S. 100 E. Washington, IN 47502 812-254-5589 Home Washington Township Albert Showalter 1100 State Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-3447 Each Township Trustee may provide limited, short-term assistance with utilities, food, prescriptions, rent and burial for low income individuals in each township. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE HOTLINE Indiana Department of Workforce Development Indiana Governmental Center South 10 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 1-888-967-5663-- toll free www.in.gov/dwd Toll free number for any person to call with questions regarding unemployment insurance. UNITED WAY OF DAVIESS COUNTY Brenda Sobecci, Executive Director, uw1038@yahoo.com P.O. Box 224 204 E. Van Trees Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1038 www.liveunited.org Campaign Fund Distribution Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Mon – Fri Provides a coordinated effort to raise and distribute dollars for charities in Daviess and Martin County. Job’s Closet 300 E. Main Washington, IN 47501 812-254-1038 Hours: Call, leave a message. Provides clothing to persons in need by referral only. USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT 1484 Executive Blvd. Jasper, IN 47546 812-482-1171 Fax: 812-482-9427 Home Repair Loan and Grant Program Terri Weyer, Manager Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Mon – Fri For low to moderate income persons/families who need financial assistance in purchasing or repairing homes. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE 200 E. Walnut Daviess County Court House Washington, IN 47501 www.VA.gov Grant Chambers 812-254-8678 Indianapolis – 1-800-827-1000—toll free Fax: 812-254-8697 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Wed – Fri By appointment Assists eligible veterans and dependents in dealing with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) in making claims for disability pension and service connected disability compensation, healthcare benefits and acquiring information and documentation related to US military veterans service. Directs questions and referrals to the proper source, locally or elsewhere. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 1600 W. Willow, Suite B Vincennes, IN 47591 812-882-7208 1-877-847-9898-- toll free Assists people with physical, mental, alcohol, and drug disabilities in obtaining services for employment, schooling, independent living, and economic and social self sufficiency. Jane Carnahan, Counselor (Blackberry 812-830-8374) WORK ONE--WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) Region 8—Daviess County 219 E. Main P.O. Box 533 Washington, IN 47501 812-254-7734 Fax: 812-254-7736 Hours: 8-4:30 Mon-Fri www.dwd.state.in.us www.workoneworks.com Provides valuable information about WorkOne and its programs. Whether one is looking to improve your job qualifications, explore a different profession, find a new career or hire and employee, Work One can help. Work One is a partner agency of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Services include skill assessment, job search and placement assistance, career counseling, training services and supportive service Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011 YMCA – DAVIESS COUNTY Tom Danehy , Executive Director, tdanehy@dcymca.org 405 N.E. 3rd Street Washington, IN 47501 812-254-4481 Fax: 812-254-9622 www.dcymca.org Hours: 6am-9:30pm Mon –Thru , 6am-7pm Fri 8am-6pm Sat. 12-6pm Sunday Closed on Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day Open to all, the YMCA puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build spirit, mind and body. Adult Aquatics Aquatics, Swim lessons, Aerobic fitness class in pool, Aquajoints, low impact water exercise program for those with arthritis problems, Life Saving, CPR and First Aid. Child Care 812-257-6705 Y-camp is a program of recreational activities only during summer months. Camp meets at the YMCA and North Elementary School. Hour: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon – Fri Weekly field trips, sports and swimming everyday. After school child care and preschool child care, both full and part time. Fitness Programs Determined by age guidelines, there are programs for personal training, aerobics for beginners to intermediate, massage, exercise testing and prescription. Early Risers is high impact step, Kick boxing, Youth at Heart (easy workout) . The YMCA offers a wide variety of open workouts on cardiovascular equipment. Classes in Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Step Aerobics, water exercise and adult basketball. Youth Sports Determined by age, T-Ball, Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Swim lessons, coach’s pitch. Daviess County Resource Directory – May 2009 Revised - Jan 2011