Crawford County
Ann Watterson Memorial Scholarship Information
Home Health Care & Hospice Services
Strategic Development and Consulting Services
HOOSIER UPLANDS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES - For more information call (812) 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.LINCOLN HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Provides information and referral on social services agencies. For more information call 388-2350.
CHILDREN'S
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BRIDGEPOINTE CENTER- Licensed day care which accepts Crawford County residents working in the area. For more information call 283-7908.CRISIS SERVICESCAMP SUPER KID - For asthmatic children ages 7 to 15. Sponsored by the American Lung Association. Located near Nashville. For more information call 988-4900.
CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES - Assists 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. For more information call (317) 233-5600 or 1-800-475-1355.
CRAWFORD COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU- For more information call 365-3165.
CRAWFORD COUNTY HEALTH NURSE - Developmental screenings 0 to 6 years old. For more information call 338-2303 or 1-800-548-5375.
LICENSED DAY CARE HOMES - Call Hoosier Uplands Information and Referral Services for listings. 1-800-333-2451.
LINCOLN HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HEAD START - Half day pre-school for low income family 4 years old, breakfast and lunch served, medical and dental care. Also offers Child Care Funding Assistance. For more information call 338-2350.
RAINBOWS END CHILD CARE (BRDS) - Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Also offers before and after school care. Kindergarten transportation is available. For more information call 738-1979.
REGIONAL YOUTH SERVICES - Youth counseling, therapeutic foster care, victims of sexual abuse support groups and independent living support groups. For more information call 282-8479.
SILVERCREST CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT CENTER - Assists multi-handicapped children with short term residential care, medical needs, nursing, physical/speech/occupational therapy, training, education, recreation and counseling so they may become as independent as possible. For more information call (812) 945-5287.
WOMEN - INFANT - CHILDREN'S PROGRAM (WIC) - Provides nutritional counseling and food vouchers for families with children under 5 years. For more information call 365-2943 or 1-866-527-5130.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES- Will investigate reports of neglect, abuse and exploitation of persons 18 and over who cannot make informed decisions. For more information call (812) 883-6560 or 1-800-992-6978.EDUCATION AND TRAININGALBION FELLOWS BACON CENTER - 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 public speaking presentations available. For more information call (812) 424-7273.
AMERICAN RED CROSS - Notification to active duty military personnel of death, serious illness or circumstances of immediate family members. Disaster assistance, one family or community. For more information call (812) 944-6741.
CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES - Assists abused women and their families with temporary shelter, counseling, support groups and hospital/court advocacy. 24 hour crisis line. All services are free of charge. For more information call (812) 944-6743.
CRAWFORD COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN - Child Protective Services, Medicaid, food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), hospital care for indigents, foster parents, information and referral, child support collection program and day care licensing program. For more information call 338-2701.
CRAWFORD COUNTY TRUSTEES - Provides assistance with some or all of the fl\following to income eligible persons: food, rent, utilities, medical/drug bills, school books and burial expenses.
Boone..................................................................................739-2332 Jennings..............................................................................739-2692
Johnson...............................................................................389-2992
Liberty..................................................................................365-2697
Ohio.....................................................................................739-2368
Patoka.................................................................................338-2584
Sterling................................................................................338-2733
Union...................................................................................739-2737
Whiskey Run.......................................................................633-4923
CRISIS CONNECTION - Assists abused women and their children with safe lodging. Provides support groups for women and children, New Babes and Natural Helpers Programs and information on financial and legal options. Legal and emergency room advocacy and transportation are available. For more information call (812) 482-1555 or 1-800-245-4580.LIFESPRING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - Offers inpatient and outpatient counseling and consultation, substance abuse programs, workshops and 24 hour emergency services. For more information call (812) 883-3095 or 24 hour crisis line (812) 283-4491.
LINCOLN HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Provides an emergency food pantry. For more information call (812) 683-6430 or 1-888-215-5561.
NEW HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - Based at Washington County Memorial Hospital, New Horizons offers hospitalization for acute mental health illness and will soon offer an intensive outpatient program for chemical dependency. Workshops offered monthly and 24 hour emergency services. For more information call (812) 883-5881 or crisis line (812) 883-6779.
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES - Provides detoxification, residential program, intensive outpatient program and outpatient services such as assessments, relapse prevention, substance abuse awareness program, Aftercare Groups, interventions and educational programs. For more information call (812) 683-6430.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION- Free instruction in basic skills and preparation for General Education Diploma for age 16 and up (G.E.D. a person must be 18 and out of school for one year). For more information call 634-1997.EMPLOYMENT AND TRAININGBloomington Hospital of Orange County - Community Outreach Program-The BHOC Outreach Program provides a wide range of community services including a monthly health screening, job-site health screenings, flu vaccination clinics, CPR and First Aid Classes, speakers for public and civic organizations, diabetic education, smoking cessations, poison prevention program, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (help with Medicare issues) Senior Fair, Ted D. Bear picnic, and car seat checks. The Outreach Program will work with you to design a health education or screening program that meets your group's needs. For details call (812) 723-7474 or 1-800-999-4420. More information available at www.bloomingtonhospital.org
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE - Provides educational programming, psychological services, speech/occupational/physical therapy, visually and hearing impaired services. Provides for all state recognized handicapped persons. For more information call 755-4868.
VETERANS UPWARD BOUND - Provides preparation for GED, career counseling, refresher courses, financial aid, tutorial assistance, for veterans whose active duty ended after December 31, 1955. For more information call (812) 888-5327.
GREEN THUMB - Public Service Employment and Training Program for low-income persons 55 and over. For more information call (812) 522-7930.FOOD-CLOTHING-HOUSEHOLD GOODSHOOSIER UPLANDS SENIOR EMPLOYMENT - Employment and training program for low-income persons 55 and older. For more information call 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
WORKFORCE - Job search, pre-vocational literacy skills training, On-The-Job Training, vocational training, dislocated workers program and summer youth employment program. For more information call 365-3172.
OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES CORP. - 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. For more information call (812) 865-3352 or 1-800-258-8786.HANDICAPPED SERVICES
ADAPTIVE MOBILITY, INCORPORATED- An Indianapolis based company that provides sales and service of equipment for handicapped clients. For more information call (317) 273-6400.HEALTH SERVICESBLUE RIVER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Provides a full range of developmental instruction for children and adults with vocation, job placement and sheltered employment, as well as supervised groups living and alternative families for adults. In-home services are also available, this would include the following: attendant care, homemaker, personal assistance, respite, day habilitation, residential based habilitation, pre-vocational services, behavior management and speech therapy. For more information call (812) 738-4541.
BRIDGEPOINTE CENTER - Pediatric Clinic and child development program, Day Care Center (ages 2 to 21), rehabilitation services include: physical, occupational, speech therapy, audiology, psychology and medical services. Employment and training opportunities in good will stores. For more information call (812) 283-7908.
CATALOGS FOR HANDICAPPED - List of catalogs to order clothing, books, kitchen aides, sports and recreation equipment, writing tools and miscellaneous specialty items. Call Hoosier Uplands Information & Referral Services for listings at (812) 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES - Assists the family of handicapped children to identify and access community assistance and financial, recreational and respite programs. For more information call (317) 233-5600 or 1-800-475-1355.
HOOSIER UPLANDS AREA 15 AGENCY ON AGING - 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) assists with placement 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 office. For more information call (812) 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
INDIANA ADA TRAINING NETWORK - Working with disabled persons with the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information call 1-800-860-7186.
INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE FOR SPECIAL POPULATION - Focuses on special populations such as: people with disabilities, minority health care, homeless health care, rural health care and migrant health care. For more information call (317) 633-0286.
INDIANA STATE LIBRARY - Maintains a free loan bank of recorders and record players for visually handicapped persons. Books and magazines have been recorded for use. Maintains a Braille collection also. For more information call 1-800-622-4970.
INDIANA STATE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR ADA - Great Lakes Disability Technical Assistance Center answers questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information call 1-800-949-4232.
INDIANA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER - Designed to increase employability of physically and mentally handicapped adults through counseling, medical service prosthetic devices, education, vocational training and more. For more information call (812) 482-4648.
LINCOLN HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Provides weatherization, Section 8 rental assistance, energy assistance, Head Start and child care funding assistance. For more information call 338-2350.
OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES CORP. - Wheelchair lift van available to transport disabled seniors and Medicaid authorized handicapped individuals. For more information call (812) 865-3352 or 1-800-258-8786.
SILVERCREST CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT CENTER - Provides short-term residential care, diagnosis, evaluation, personal care, training, counseling, physical/occupational/speech therapy to multi-handicapped children under the age of 22. For more information call (812) 945-5287.
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE - Assists with psychological services, physical/speech/occupational therapy, educational programming, hearing impaired services for handicapped children ages 3 to 21. For more information call (812) 755-4868.
SOUTHERN INDIANA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - Promoting a philosophy of independent living, consumer control, peer support, self-help determination, equal access, self empowerment and independence of individuals with disabilities. For more information call (812) 277-9626 or 1-800-247-4128.
SOUTHERN INDIANA RESPITE SERVICES - Provides in-home respite worker to relieve family for short periods of time. For more information call (812) 945-6868.
VETERANS HOSPITAL - Provides a full range of rehabilitation services for veterans. For more information call (502) 895-3401 or (317) 635-7401.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTHAMOLOGY- 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 eyeglass program. For more information call 1-800-222-3937.HOUSINGAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - Reach for recovery (mastectomy) program available locally, as well as educational materials. For more information call 1-800-227-2345.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - Education materials, films, community service programs and cook books. For more information call (812) 948-0300.
Bloomington Hospital of Orange County-Advancing Medicine Enhancing Health Bloomington Hospital of Orange County is taking care of you - close to home. The goal of this full service facility is to make appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective, customer-focuses health care services accessible to the residents of Orange County and portions of surrounding counties.
BHOC provides quality care, a caring environment and integrity through its service to the community.
The facilities are modern, feature high-tech equipment and are staffed by caring, compassionate professionals who are here to give you the best in health care services.
BHOC also offers a Visiting Specialist Clinic that allows you to experience quality care close to home. Rather than drive to Louisville, Bloomington or Indianapolis, many specialists from a variety of fields come to Paoli on a weekly basis. From cataract surgery to heart specialists and ear, nose and throat clinics to podiatry and oncology, you can receive a wide range of specialized care.
The New Life Center features prepared childbirth classes, a siblings class and modern birthing rooms and patient rooms - even a Jacuzzi tub for helping expecting mothers along.
The Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day to treat patients of all types. Whether you're stopping by for a test or treatment, let Bloomington Hospital of Orange County's excellent staff of nurses and doctors care for you.
To find out more about Bloomington Hospital of Orange County and its services, please call 1-800-999-4420 or check us out on the web at www.bloomingtonhospital.org
As for the local physicians that are family practice doctors, there have been changes there as well. All deliver babies except Dr. Hagan, Dr. Collier, and Dr. Mosemann
Bloomington Hospital of Orange County Family Practice Physicians:
Matt Waldron, MD...............French Lick..........936-2425
John Waldron, MD...............Paoli....................723-3944
Merlin Friesen, MD..............Paoli....................723-0150
Marion L. Hagan, DM...........French Lick..........936-4515
Luke B. Mosemann, MD......Orleans................865-3350
Curtis Thill, MD...................English................365-3221
Yolanda Yoder, MD.............Paoli....................723-3944
Jose Lopez, MD.................Orleans.................865-3400
John Collier, MD.................French Lick..........936-7720
Bloomington Hospital of Orange County Visiting Specialist Program - Developed to enhance community services and bring medical specialty areas to you. The Visiting Specialist Clinic includes oncology, gastroenterology, cardiology, pain specialist, general surgeon, gynecology, pediatric, urology, ears-nose-throat, and allergy/immunology. To schedule an appointment with one of the physicians or receive information about a specific specialty, please call the Visiting Specialist Clinic. The hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call 723-7459 or 1-800-999-4420.
BLUE RIVER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Provides in-home services, which include: attendant care, homemaker, personal assistance, respite, day habilitation, residential based habilitation, pre-vocational services, behavior management and speech therapy. For more information call (812) 738-1975.
BRIDGEPOINTE CENTER - Pediatric Clinic to service children with undiagnosed disabilities or requiring on-going treatment, child development services include physical, occupational, speech therapy, audiology, psychology, medical and orthopedic. For more information call (812) 283-7908.
CRAWFORD COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY & CHILDREN - Medicaid program provides payment for medical, dental, prescription drugs, hospitalization, and medical transportation for eligible family members. Hospital care for indigents that assists with physician and ambulance bills for that visit for eligible persons who have no insurance and are not eligible for Medicaid, services for children with special needs provides medical support for congenital handicaps and other specifically eligible conditions. Medicaid for pregnant women who may not be eligible for other Medicaid assistance. Also provides Food Stamp Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), financial assistance, Child Protective Services and licensed day care. For more information call 338-2701.
CRAWFORD COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER - Provides full family medical care ranging from obstetrics to geriatrics. The office hours are Monday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday. For emergencies when the office is closed, please call Orange County Hospital at 1-800-999-4420. To schedule an appointment with the physician and/or nurse practitioner, please call us at 365-3221.
CRAWFORD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Public health nursing includes immunizations, communicable disease follow-up, family planning information, child health information, nutrition education, chronic disease screenings, information on: cancer, sudden infant death syndrome, heart and kidney disease. Older adult health screenings include diabetes and blood pressure. For more information call 338-2302 or 1-800-548-5375.
HOOSIER UPLANDS HOME HEALTH - In-home care under doctors orders by RN's, LPN's, nurses aides, homemakers and physical, speech and occupational therapists. Provides extended hours, screenings, respite, IV therapy, medical social services, home health aide, attendant care classes and education services. For more information call 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219.
HOOSIER UPLANDS HOSPICE - 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 illness. 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 of at least 12 months following the death of their loved one. For more information call 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219.
HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN INDIANA - Nursing, social work, pastoral care, volunteers, home health aides, physical/occupational/speech therapy and bereavement care. For more information call (812) 945-4596.
INDIANA EPILEPSY SERVICE - Information counseling, referral, resource coordination and public education. For more information call (812) 376-8014 or 1-800-743-1998.
THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION - Limited financial aid for medications, medical alert tags and education. For more information call 1-800-382-9971.
LIFESPRING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - Offers inpatient and outpatient counseling and consultation, substance abuse programs, workshops and 24 hour emergency services. For more information call (812) 883-3095.
NEW HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - Based at Washington County Memorial Hospital, New Horizons offers hospitalization for acute mental health illness and will soon offer an intensive outpatient program for chemical dependency. Workshops offered monthly and 24 hour emergency services. For more information call (812) 883-5881 or the crisis line (812) 883-6779.
PATOKA FAMILY HEALTHCARE CENTER - 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 services. Forms of payment: insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, private pay or sliding scale fee. For more information call 338-2924 or 1-888-425-9298.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD - Open Mondays and Thursdays. Open on Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for supplies only. Yearly examinations, pregnancy testing, pap tests, infertility counseling, birth control instruction and supplies, examination and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases for both women and men, individual medical education and community education programs, post-menopausal services and pre-marital blood work. For more information call (812) 723-2464.
PREFERRED HOME HEALTH CARE - RN's, LPN's, home health aides, physical/speech/occupational therapy, pastoral care and social work available. Also provided blood pressure clinics, sugar screenings and community education programs. For more information call (812) 482-2570 or 1-800-945-2570.
SENIOR SMILE PROGRAM - Provides reduced cost dental care with a participating dentist in your area. Call Hoosier Uplands Information & Referral Services for more information at (812) 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
SILVERCREST CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT CENTER - 24 hour short-term residential care, medical, nursing services and special education. For more information call (812) 945-5287.
SOUTHERN HILLS COUNSELING CENTER, INC. - Outpatient mental health counseling, psychological testing and chemical dependency counseling. For more information call 338-2756 or 1-800-883-4020.
UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATION - Provides medical advisors to answer general questions concerning ostomies. For more information call (812) 336-9546.
VETERANS HOSPITAL - Inpatient/outpatient medical care, community clinics emergency medical care, psychiatric care, alcoholism unit, drug abuse program and rehabilitation of physically handicapped veterans. For more information call (502) 895-3401 or (317) 635-7401.
VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA - Offers skilled nursing and nurses aid service, physical/occupational/speech therapy, medical social services, respite service, homemakers, interostomal therapy and hospice. For more information call 1-800-359-5302 or 1-800-824-2502.
HOUSING SERVICES DIVISION- Certifies low-income applicants according to need for rental assistance. For more information call 1-800-622-4993.LEGAL SERVICESENGLISH HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - 62 years and over or disabled. For more information call 338-2442.
LINCOLN HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Elderly and handicapped housing one and two bedroom units. Section 8 rental assistance for low income families, handicapped etc. For more information call 338-2350.
MILLTOWN HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - 62 years and over or disabled. For more information call 633-4415.
MARENGO HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY - 62 years and over or disabled. For more information call 365-2773.
USDA FARM SERVICES - Farm Loans and Farm Programs. For more information call 738-8121.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Housing, housing repairs and mortgage loans. For more information call (812) 482-6646.
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE- Provides information on making complaints against businesses. For more information call (317) 232-6330 or 1-800-382-5516.OLDER ADULTHOOSIER UPLANDS - Free legal services to persons 60 or over. Civil matters only, including will, powers of attorney, etc.; no litigation. Program subject to yearly funding. Ombudsman program provides advocacy and protects the rights of nursing home residents. For more information call 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION - Provides legal advice and representation for civil matters such as domestic problems, housing issues, social security, SSI, trustee assistance, Medicaid, Medicare, welfare, etc. Call on Monday mornings to receive an application. Call on Thursdays for information about divorces. For more information call (812) 945-4123 or 1-800-892-2776.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTHAMOLOGY- Makes referrals for persons 65 or older to participating doctors who provide medical eye exams and treatment for conditions or diseases who accept insurance assignment. For more information call 1-800-222-3937.RECREATIONAL/CULTURALHOOSIER UPLANDS AREA 15 AGENCY ON AGING:
CASE MANAGEMENT- Provides assistance with the application process for the CHOICE, Medicaid Waiver and SSBG Program. These programs offer housekeeping, respite care, home delivered meals and transportation to persons at risk of nursing home placement. Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) assists with placement of an individual in a nursing home or suitable facility when that individual is no longer able to remain in their home safely. For more information call 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.LINCOLN HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION- Retired Senior Volunteer Program provides seniors with an opportunity to serve their community while enjoying their social aspects of volunteering. For more information call 338-2350 or (812) 547-3435.OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM - Investigates and attempts to resolve problems through mediation, that individuals may have in nursing homes. For more information call 723-4607 or 1-800-333-2451.
MEDICARE PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION - Provides general Medicare and hospital care information. Takes quality of care complaints. For more information call 1-800-288-1499.
OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES CORP. - Provides nutritious meals at the senior centers and home delivered meals, transportation (Title III and Medicaid), attendant care, homemaker services, periodic senior travel and sightseeing trips. The centers are a place for senior to gather to socialize and share a noon meal. Most centers have card games, bingo, birthday celebration dinners, church services and shopping trips. For more information call 865-3352 or 1-800-258-8786.
PSI ENERGY - Due Date Referral - Changes the electric bill due date until after Social Security checks arrive, friend alert will notify someone of your choosing if your electric bill is late. Helping Hand will assist low income seniors and disabled persons with electric bills during February, March and April. Contact you local service office for more information. 1-800-521-2232.
CRAWFORD COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE - 4-H provides learning experiences and develops talents, skills and leadership abilities. Extension Homemakers Club provides a variety of educational and learning experiences for adults. For more information call 338-2352.SUBSTANCE ABUSECRAWFORD COUNTY LIBRARY - Provides leisure reading, visually impaired section, summer reading program, crafts, video collection and genealogy section. for more information call 338-2606.
HOOSIER UPLANDS AREA 15 SENIOR GAMES - Senior Games is an annual event held in September for individuals 50 and over. Competition includes dancing, walking, card games, golf, horseshoes, basketball free throw and others with medals presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. For more information call 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES CORP. - Organizes travel to State Fair and other periodic sightseeing trips for senior citizens. For more information call 865-3352 or 1-800-258-8786.
LIFESPRING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - Offers inpatient and outpatient counseling and consultation, substance abuse programs, detoxification, workshops and 24 hour emergency services. For more information call (812) 883-3095 or crisis line (812) 283-4491.SUPPORT SERVICESSOUTHERN HILLS COUNSELING CENTER, INC. - Group and individual treatment programs for drug and alcohol abusers and their families. 24 hour crisis calls. For more information call 338-2756 or after hours emergency number 1-800-883-4020.
STEPPING STONE SUBSTANCE ABUSE CENTER - Provides residential and detoxification programs. For more information call (812) 473-3401 or (812) 473-3144.
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES - Provides detoxification, residential program, intensive outpatient program and outpatient services such as assessments, relapse prevention, substance abuse awareness program, AfterCare groups, interventions and educational programs. For more information call (812) 683-6430.
VETERANS HOSPITALS - Alcohol treatment units. For more information call (502) 895-3401 or (317) 635-7401.
ALBION FELLOWS BACON CENTER- Shelter for battered and/or sexually abused women and their children. 24 hour crisis hotline, community education, sexual assault program, support groups, referral and advocacy services, legal advocacy and public speaking presentations available. For more information call (812) 422-5622 or (812) 424-7273.TRANSPORTATIONHOOISER HILLS PACT - Offers Community Service Restitution Program (DSRP) which puts offenders to work in the community, Victim Offender Mediation Program (VOMP) arranges a meeting between the victim of a crime and the offender where feelings can be expressed, it allows the victim to take part in sentencing of the offender, Community Mediation Service (CMS) is an alternative to formal prosecution, Victim Assistance provides support services to the victim, Correction classes are designed to reduce repeat offenses. For more information call (812) 738-1262.
HOOSIER UPLANDS - Administers the Head Start Pre-School Program for low income children, Economic Development to foster improved community living standards, weatherization, energy conservation measures provided in individual homes, pre-admission screening to prevent inappropriate nursing home placement, respite care to provide relief to an unpaid caregiver, homemaker service to those unable to maintain their homes, in-home services to prevent premature institutionalization, ombudsman to protect the right of nursing home residents through investigation and mediation, Budget Counseling and Family Services, Self-Sufficiency Program designed to assist low-income families who are highly motivated to become self sufficient. Participants in this program work intensively with a counselor who stresses positive self-esteem and assists in decision making. For more information call 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
HOOSIER UPLANDS CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE - A debt management and budget counseling program designed to deter bankruptcy. This service seeks to assist persons at any income level to better manage their money and financial obligations. For more information call 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
HOOSIER UPLANDS HOSPICE - 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 illness. 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. For more information call 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219.
LINCOLN HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Provides assistance with weatherization, outreach, information and referral, emergency assistance with food/shelter, advocacy, elderly/handicapped housing, rental assistance and home repair assistance. For more information call 338-2350.
PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - Educational Organization to help single parents, whether divorced, widowed or never married, to adapt to a couple oriented lifestyle. Meets Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information call (812) 282-5329.
PERSONAL COUNSELING SERVICES - Provides counseling for individual, families and groups. For more information call (812) 283-8383.
REGIONAL YOUTH SERVICES - Provides youth counseling, therapeutic foster care, victims of sexual abuse support groups and independent living support groups. For more information call (812) 282-8479.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - Offers assistance and answers to questions regarding social security benefits, Medicare A&B enrollment and SSI benefits. For more information call (812) 948-5288 or 1-800-772-1213.
SOUTHERN HILL COUNSELING CENTER, INC. - Outpatient mental health counseling, psychological testing and chemical dependency counseling. For more information call 338-2756 or 1-800-883-4020.
STEPPING STONE DETOXIFICATION CENTER - Provides residential and detoxification programs. For more information call (812) 473-3104 or (812) 473-3144.
VETERANS HOSPITALS - Alcohol and drug abuse treatment units available. For more information call (502) 895-3401 or (317) 635-7401.
WOMEN-INFANTS-CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM - Provides nutrition evaluation, education and food vouchers to pregnant women, breast feeding women and children under 5 years. For more information call 365-2943 or 1-866-527-5130.
MEDI-CAB - Provides Medicaid transportation and private pay services. Wheelchair equipped vehicle available, as well as non-emergency ambulance services. For more information call 1-800-230-5647.OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES CORP. - Provides Medicaid transportation for anyone with authorization. Provides transportation to seniors age 60 and over for medical trips, shopping and personal business trips. Wheelchair lift vans also available. For more information call 865-3352 or 1-800-258-8786.
AIDS Hotline............................................................................1-800-848-AIDS Alzheimer's Association.........................................................1-800-621-0379
American Cancer Society......................................................1-800-227-2345
Board of Health Office............................................................1-800-227-6334
Child Abuse Resource Exchange.........................................1-800-962-2798
Childhelp USA (Child Sexual Abuse)...................................1-800-422-4453
Consumer Complaints............................................................1-800-382-5516
Eldercare Locator....................................................................1-800-677-1116
Family Wellness Hotline.........................................................1-800-433-0746
Federal Information Center....................................................1-800-688-9889
Food Stamps / AFDC Hotline...............................................1-800-622-4932
Health Fraud Questions.........................................................1-800-821-6671
Home Health Care Hotline.....................................................1-800-227-6334
Human Services Disability Office...................................... ..1-800-622-4968
Long Term Care Ombudsman Hotline.................................1-800-622-4484
Medicaid..................................................................................1-800-392-0938
Medicare..................................................................................1-800-622-4792
Medicare Peer Review...........................................................1-800-288-1499
Missing or Exploited Children................................................1-800-843-5678
National Adolescent/Runaway Suicide Crisis Hotline........1-800-621-4000
National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics..........................1-800-366-1655
Poison Control Center............................................................1-800-382-9097
Senior Information and Assistance Center..........................1-800-432-2422
Social Security Information....................................................1-800-772-1213
State Agency/Program Information.......................................1-800-382-1563
Veteran's Administration Regional Office.............................1-800-827-1000