Orange County
Ann Watterson Memorial Scholarship Information
Home Health Care & Hospice Services
Strategic Development and Consulting Services
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INFORMATION & REFERRAL
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Hoosier Uplands Information & Referral Services
812-849-4457 or 800-333-2451
Office Locations
521 W. Main St. 308 S. Oak Street
Mitchell, IN 47446 Paoli, IN 47454
French Lick Chamber of Commerce 812-936-2405
Orleans Chamber of Commerce 812-865-3207
Paoli Chamber of Commerce 812-723-4769
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CHILDREN’S SERVICES
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Happy Hollow Children’s Camp 812-988-4900/317-638-3849
3049 Hollow Road, Nashville, IN 47448
For asthmatic children ages 7-14. For information contact:
Chris Chappell
Children Special Health Care Services 800-475-1355
Indiana State Board of Health 317-233-1351
Assist the family of handicapped children to identify and
access community assistance and financial, recreational, and
respite programs. Dedicated to enhancing the continuity of
care for children with special health care needs by providing
clearly defined and comprehensive care coordination services.
Ridgebridge Point Children Academy 812-283-7908
1329 Applegate Lane, Clarksville, IN 47129
Daycare for children 6 weeks – 5 years of age. We are also
a southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital with pediatric
therapy services for anyone under 18 years of age.
First Steps 812-723-3709
P.O. Box 267, Paoli, IN 47454
First Steps of Southern Indiana provides Early Intervention
services to children from birth to age three. We are in
Orange County as well as in fourteen others. First Steps
offers many services; some of which are: Audiology,
Developmental Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy and Service Coordination.
Contact your local office for more information on
eligibility and available services.
Hoosier Uplands Head Start 812-723-4607
308 South Oak St., Paoli, IN 47454
Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. -2 p.m. for children
ages 3–5 whose family income meets established guidelines.
Lunch and an afternoon snack are provided.
Orange County Department of Family Resources 812-723-3616
326 N. Gospel, P.O. Box 389, Paoli, IN 47454 800-342-3720
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Medicaid & food stamps.
Orange County Department of Child Services 812-723-3616
326 N. Gospel, P.O. Box 389, Paoli, IN 47454 800-342-3720
Provides Child Protection Services, adoption services, foster
care, and day care licensing.
Rainbows End Child Care (Blue River Services) 812-738-1979
310 S. Capital Ave., Corydon, IN 47112
Open 6 to 6 to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Also
offers before and after school care. Kindergarten
transportation is available. For Corydon school district only.
Regional Youth Services 812-282-8479
224 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 800-838-3008
Youth counseling, therapeutic foster care, victims of
sexual abuse support groups, and independent living
support groups.
Women-Infant-Children Program (WIC) 812-723-4131
204 E. Main St., Paoli, IN 47454 800-449-4131
Provides nutritional counseling and food vouchers for
families with children under 5 years and also expectant
mothers. We advocate breast feeding. Our hours are:
Monday & Wednesday 8a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Tuesday – 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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CRISIS SERVICES
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Adult Protective Services State Office 800-992-6978
806 Martinsburg Road, Suite 202, Salem, IN 47167 812-883-5988
Will investigate reports of neglect, abuse and exploitation
of persons 18 and over who cannot make informed decisions.
Albion Fellows Bacon Center 812-424-7273
P.O. Box 3164, Evansville, IN 47731 800-339-7752
Shelter for battered and/or sexually abused women and
their children. 24-hour crisis hotline, community education,
legal advocacy, sexual assault program, support groups, and
referral and advocacy services. Legal advocacy and
public speaking presentations available.
Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County 812-349-2506
615 S. Adams St., Bloomington, IN 47403
Emergency youth shelter, crisis intervention, youth and
family counseling.
American Red Cross 812-951-2288
P.O. Box 39, Georgetown, IN 47122
Notification to active duty military personnel of death,
serious illness or circumstances of immediate family members.
disaster assistance, one-family or community.
Center for Women and Families 812-752-7996/866-803-7577
1092 Community Way, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Assist abused women and their families with
temporary shelter, counseling, support groups
and information and support for economic success
and hospital/court advocacy. 24 hour crisis line.
All services are free of charge.
Crisis Connection 812-482-1555
607 3rd Ave., P.O. Box 903, Jasper, IN 47546 800-245-4580
Assists abused women and their children with safe
lodging. Provides support groups for women and
children, New Babes and Natural Helpers program,
and information on legal and financial options. Legal
and emergency room advocacy and transportation are
available.
Hoosier Hills PACT Crisis Line 888-883-1959
205 E. Main St., Suite 3, Paoli, IN 47454 812-723-2621
We provide programs that encourage offenders to take
responsibility for their actions, involves the victim in the
criminal justice process, addresses community needs,
works for community safety and provides cost-effective
alternatives to incarceration. We service Orange,
Washington, Harrison, Crawford, Scott and Lawrence
counties in south central Indiana.
Hoosier Uplands Energy Assistance Program 812-849-4457
521 W. Main St., Mitchell, IN 47446 800-333-2451
308 S. Oak Street, Paoli, IN 47454 812-723-4607
Assists with heating and electric bills during fall 800-893-4191
and winter for low-income persons.
Paoli Community Food Pantry 812-723-3758
1309 W. Hospital Rd., Paoli, IN 47454
Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Spring Valley Ministerial Association Food Pantry 812-936-4481
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 812-936-9616
Orleans Ministerial Food Pantry 812-865-3209
340 S. Main St., Orleans, IN 47452
Thursday 9:00-10:30 a.m., 3rd Thursday of the month-closed
Orange County Trustee
French Lick………………………………………… 812-936-4618
Jackson…………………………………………… 812-936-9765
Orleans…………………………………………… 812-865-2803
Northwest………………………………………… 812-936-4405
Southeast…………………………………………… 812-365-2516
Paoli……………………………………………… 812-723-5689
Greenfield……………………………………… 812-338-3366
Northeast…………………………………………… 812-865-3965
Orangeville………………………………………… 812-865-2340
Stampers Creek………………………………… 812-755-5127
Provides assistance with some or all of the following to
income eligible persons: food, rent utilities, medical/drug
bills, school books, and burial expenses.
Orange County Department of Family Resources 812-723-3616
326 N. Gospel, P.O. Box 389, Paoli, IN 47454
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Also handles day care licenses, Medicaid & food stamps.
Orange County Department of Child Services 812-723-3616
326 N. Gospel, PO Box 389, Paoli, IN 47454
Provides Child Protective Services, foster parents and
adoption services.
Southern Hills Counseling Center, Inc. 812-723-4301
488 W. Hospital Rd., Paoli, IN 47454 Emerg. after hours: 877-521-3772
Group and individual treatment programs for drug and alcohol
abusers and their families. Outpatient counseling & consultation
case management. We also take 24-hour crisis calls.
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) 800-992-6978
The National Center on Elder Abuse serves as a
resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder
mistreatment. Among the resources on the redesigned
website, users will find information about how to find
help if you are worried about a senior in your community.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Adult Basic Education 812-723-4717
Paoli High School, 501 Elm Street, Paoli, IN 47454 812-723-3905
Free instruction in basic skills and preparation for
General Education Diploma for age 16 and up.
Great Lakes ADA Center/ADA Indiana 800-949-4232
Technical assistance, consultation and training
on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Orange County Extension Service 812-723-7107
205 E. Main St., Paoli, IN 47454
Provides the latest information in agricultural production and
management, food purchasing, storage, and preparation. Home
decorating, consumer concerns and 4-H youth programs.
BHOC Community Outreach Program 812-723-7474
488 W. Hospital Road, Paoli, IN 47454 800-999-4420/812-936-2811
Provides a variety of community services including a
monthly health screening, annual flu vaccination clinics,
a diabetic support group, tobacco cessation & education
programs (ext. 7474), Health career info, a car seat fitting
station, CPR, First Aid, AED & Universal Precautions
classes, an annual poison prevention program (ext. 7571).
We counsel people on Medicare questions on the prescription
plans, Medi Gap, Medicare Health plans and
Ship (Senior Health Insurance Program)
Web site: www.bhoc.org
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EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
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Experience Works 812-522-7930
200 E. 3rd St., P.O. Box 687 Seymour, IN 47274 800-843-0885
Public Service Employment and Training Program for
low-income persons 55 and over.
National Able Network 317-412-0163
555 S. State Avenue, Suite 373, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Employment training for low income persons 55 years or older.
Great Lakes ADA Center/ADA Indiana 800-949-4232
Technical assistance, consultation and training
on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Orange County Workforce Center 812-723-2359
196 South Court Street, Paoli, IN 47454 fax 812-723-2379
Updating job skills, job search, prevocational literacy skills
training, vocational training, dislocated workers program and
summer youth employment program.
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FOOD-CLOTHING-HOUSEHOLD GOODS
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Older Americans Services Corp. 812-865-3352
P.O. Box 206, Orleans, IN 47452 800-258-8786
Noon lunches on a donation basis at senior centers for
any one aged 60 and over, and his or her spouse. Home
delivered meals provided to senior citizens through Hoosier
Uplands Case Management or private pay.
Paoli Community Food Pantry 812-723-3758
1309 W. Hospital Road, Paoli, IN 47454
Open M, W, & F noon –2:00 p.m.
Orleans Food Pantry 812-865-3209
340 S. Main St., Orleans, IN 47452
Hours: Thursday 9:00-10:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday - closed
Springs Valley Ministerial Association Food Pantry 812-936-4481
Open Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 812-936-9616
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HANDICAPPED SERIVCES
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Adaptive Mobility, Inc. 317-347-6400
7050 Guion Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46112
An Indianapolis based Company that provides sales and
services of equipment for handicapped clients.
Blue River Services 812-738-2408
P.O. Box 547, Corydon, IN 47112
Provides a full range of developmental instruction
for children and adults with vocation, job placement,
and sheltered employment, as well as supervised group
living and alternative families for adults. In-home
services are also available.
Bridgepointe Center 812-283-7908
1329 Applegate Ln. Clarksville, IN 47129
Pediatric and adult clinic, with child development program.
Day Care Center (Ages 2-21), rehabilitation services include:
physical, occupational, speech therapy, audiology and medical
services. Employment and training opportunities in Goodwill
Stores. English interpreter is available if needed.
Children’s Special Health Care Services 317-233-5600
Indiana State Board of Health 800-475-1355
2 N. Meridian, suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 47204
Assist the family of handicapped children to identify and
access community assistance and financial, recreational,
and respite programs.
First Chance Center 812-723-4486
986 W. Hospital Rd., P.O. Box 267, Paoli, IN 47454
Integrated work setting for persons with or without disabilities
and other barriers to employment. Supported employment in
the community, basic living skills training. We have day care.
We also have Child & Adult Care Food Program and the
Tot to Tot Playgroup for children with special needs.
Hoosier Uplands/Area 15 Agency on Aging 812-849-4457
521 W. Main St., Mitchell, IN 47446 800-333-2451
Provides assistance with the application process for the
Choice, Medicaid Waiver, and SSBG programs. These
programs offer housekeeping, respite care, home delivered
meals and transportation to persons at risk of nursing home
placement. Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) assist with place-
ment of an individual in a nursing home or suitable facility
when that individual is no longer able to remain in their home
safely. Wheelchairs are available on a temporary basis from
satellite offices. The Angel Foundation grants wishes to
terminally ill adults 18 years of age and over.
Web site: www.hoosieruplands.org
ADA-Indiana 812-855-6508
2853 East Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408 800-825-4733
The mission of ADA-Indiana is to serve as a statewide resource
for promoting the implementation of the Americans with
Disabilities Act in Indiana.
Indiana State Library 800-622-4970
140 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Maintains a free loan bank of recorders for visually
handicapped persons. Books and magazines have been recorded for use.
They also maintain Braille and large print collections.
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services 812-482-4648
611 Bartley, Jasper, IN 47546 877-847-9896
Designed to increase employability of physically and mentally
handicapped adults through counseling, medical service prosthetic
devices, education, vocational training, and more.
Older Americans Services Corp. 812-865-3352
P.O. Box 206, Orleans, IN 47452 800-258-8786
Wheelchair lift van available to transport disabled seniors
and Medicaid authorized handicapped individuals.
Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living 812-277-9626
651 X Street, Bedford, IN 47421 800-845-6914
Promoting a philosophy of independent living, consumer
control, peer support, self-help, self determination, equal
access, self empowerment, and independence of individuals
with disabilities.
Southern Indiana Respite Services 812-945-6868
P.O. Box 757, New Albany, IN 47150
Provides In-Home respite worker to relieve family for short
periods of time.
Veterans Hospital
800 Zorn Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 502-894-6189
1481 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-554-0000
Inpatient/outpatient medical care, community clinics, emergency
medical care, psychiatric care, alcoholism unit, drug abuse
program, and rehabilitation of physically handicapped veteran
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HEALTH SERVICES
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American Academy of Opthamology 800-222-3937
National Eye Care Project
Makes referrals for persons 65 or older living on fixed incomes
to participating doctors who provide medical eye exams and
treatment for conditions or diseases and who accept insurance
assignment. No additional cost to participants. Not an eye-
glass program.
American Cancer Society 800-227-2345
Reach for recovery (mastectomy) program available locally,
as well as educational materials.
American Heart Association 800-229-1503
Education material, films, community services programs,
cook books.
Bridgepointe Center 812-283-7908
1329 Applegate Lane., Clarksville, IN 47129
Pediatric and Adult clinic to serve people with undiagnosed
disabilities or requiring on-going treatment, child development
services include physical/occupational/speech therapy, audiology,
medical and orthopedic. English interpreter is available.
Dunn Memorial Hospital 812-275-3331
1600 23rd Street, Bedford, IN 47421
Our hospital services include: Cardiovascular (cardiac
catheriazation), Vascular Services, Cardiac and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy,
Speech & Hearing Therapy, Home Health Care (skilled
nursing/aide), Behavioral Health including Alzheimer’s care,
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Urology, Walk-In Clinic, Diabetes
Clinic, Community Health and Wellness/WIC, Imaging Services,
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, First Steps Program, 24 Hour
Emergency Services, Lab, Surgical Services, Health
Education/Outreach Programs, Women’s Health.
Eye Care America 800-222-3937
The seniors Eye Care Program ensures that every senior
has access to medical eye care and promotes annual,
dilated eye exams. It raises awareness about age-related
eye disease, including cataracts, provides free eye care
educational materials and facilitates access to eye care –
at no out-of-pocket cost.
Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care 812-849-4447
1500 W. Main St., Mitchell, IN 47446 800-827-2219
In-home care under doctor’s orders by RN’s, LPN’s
Nurses Aides, Homemakers, and Physical, Occupational
and Speech Therapists. Provides extended hours,
screenings, respite, IV Therapy, Medical Social Services,
Home Health Aid and Attendant Care Classes, and
Education Services.
Web site: www.hoosieruplands.org
Hoosier Uplands Hospice 812-849-4447
1500 W. Main St., Mitchell, IN 47446 800-827-2219
Hospice provides supportive care for the terminally
ill and their families, primarily in the home. Physical
care helps control pain and symptoms affecting
the quality of life for those facing incurable illnesses.
Medical Social Services help clients cope with social,
emotional, and financial upheaval. A spiritual counselor
is available to address spiritual needs and concerns.
Volunteers offer support as “good neighbors” who are
willing to sit with someone, run errands, or provide a
listening ear. Bereavement services are provided to
families for at least 12 months following the death
of their loved one.
Web site: www.hoosieruplands.org
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services 812-482-4648
611 Bartley St., Jasper, IN 47546 877-847-9896
Designed to increase employability of physically and mentally
handicapped adults through counseling, medical service, prosthetic
devices, education, vocational training and more.
The Kidney Foundation 800-382-9971
911 E. 86th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-722-5640
Limited financial aid for medications, medic alert tags
and education.
BHOC Community Outreach Program 812-723-7474
488 W. Hospital Road, Paoli, IN 47454 800-999-4420-812-936-2811
Provides a variety of community services including a monthly
health screening, annual flu vaccination clinics, a
diabetic support group, tobacco cessation & education
programs, (ext. 7474), Health career info, a car seat
fitting station, CPR, First Aid, AED & Universal
Precautions classes, an annual poison prevention program (ext. 7571).
Web site: www.bhoc.org
Orange County Office of Family and Children 812-723-3616
326 N. Gospel, P.O. Box 389, Paoli, IN 47454
Medicaid program provides payment for medical, dental
and eye care, prescription drugs, medical transportation
and hospitalization. Services for children with special needs
provides medical support for congenital handicaps and other
specifically eligible conditions.
Orange County Health Department 812-723-3600
205 E. Main St., Paoli, IN 47454
Public health nursing includes immunizations, communicable disease
follow-up, child health information, information on Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome.
Bloomington Hospital of Orange County 812-723-7474
642 W. Hospital Rd., Paoli, IN 47454 800-999-4420/812-936-2811
BHOC offers a broad range of traditional inpatient and outpatient hospital services as well as providing ambulance services to the community through a contract with the Orange County Commissioners. These services include Lab, X-ray, Surgery, 24-7 physician staffed ER, Respiratory Therapy, Rehab Therapy – including Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy, sleep studies and ultrasound studies are all offered. BHOC maintains a birthing center named The New Life Center. It is a modern, well equipped and nicely decorated obstetrical unit containing LDRP rooms, which means that patients and families normally have the convenience of remaining in the same room throughout their birthing stay. They labor, deliver, recover and then continue their postpartum stay in this room (exception would be if the mother needed a C-section, and those are performed in the surgery suite). There is even a large Jacuzzi tub to help mom’s relax. This often facilitates the laboring process.
Web site: www.bhoc.org
Bloomington Hospital of Orange County Family Practice Physicians
Include:
John W. Collier, M.D. 812-936-7720
Marion L. Hagan, M.D. 812-936-4515
Jose Lopez, M.D. 812-865-3400
Luke B. Mosemann, M.D. 812-865-3350
Dan O’Brien, D.O. 812-865-3350
Curtis C. Thill, M.D. 812-365-3221
Matthew Waldron, M.D. 812-936-2425
John Waldron, M.D. 812-723-3944
Yolanda Yoder, M.D. 812-723-3944
Linda Wells-Freiberger, FNP 812-723-0150 0 Jubilee Clinic
Web site: www.bhoc.org
Bloomington Hospital of Orange County 812-723-7474
VISITING SPECIALIST CLINIC 812-736-2811
642 W. Hospital Rd., Paoli, IN 47454 800-999-4420
This clinic was established to make it easy and convenient for Orange County residents to access high quality specialty and sub-specialty physician care without having to drive to Bloomington, Indianapolis, New Albany or Louisville. This clinic brings the specialists to you right here at BHOC. Appointments are available with General Surgeons, and for dermatology, oncology, urology, orthopedics, podiatry, cardiology, OB/GYN, allergy, otolaryngology, pulmonology, plastic surgery, endoscopy, and physiatry. To schedule an appointment or inquire about a particular specialty, please call 723-7459, 723-7484 or 723-7475 between 8 and 4:30 Monday – Friday.
Web site: www.bhoc.org
Patoka Family Healthcare Center 812-338-2924
7609 W. Eckerty Road, P.O. Box 168, Eckerty, IN 47116 888-425-9298
The Clinic provides basic ambulatory medical care for the
entire family. Including but not limited to: history, physicals,
diagnosis, therapeutic prescriptions and treatment, immunizations,
minor “office” surgery, patient education and monitoring, in house
CLIA Lab tests, heart monitoring and referral service. Forms of
payment: Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay, or Sliding
Scale Fee.
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (Bedford) 812-279-3527
Provides services for all reproductive heath care, female
and male clients, birth control, infections, pregnancy test
HIV testing, STD screening and pap smears.
Senior Smile Program 800-333-2451
(Indiana Dental Association) 812-849-4457
Provides reduced cost dental care with a participating
dentist in your area. Call Hoosier Uplands Information &
Referral Services for more information.
Southern Hills Counseling Center</