Washington County
Ann Watterson Memorial Scholarship Information
Home Health Care & Hospice Services
Strategic Development and Consulting Services
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Hoosier Uplands- For more information call 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.CHILDREN'S SERVICESWashington County Chamber of Commerce - Provides tourism information, brochures, Chamber newsletter, solicitation permits, industrial development information, small business services and information about groups, organizations and businesses in Washington County. For more information call 883-4303.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Salem - For more information call 883-0411.
Boys and Girls Club Camp for Diabetics
5050 East 211 Street - Noblesville, IN
Dr. Sam Wenworth
In conjunction with with the Diabetes Youth Foundation Camp, camps are held for diabetic children ages 7 to 15. Holds two any family camp weekends and also holds an out of state annual teen trip. For more information call (317) 745-7128
Bridgepointe Industries
1329 Applegate Lane - Clarksville, IN
Licensed day care. For more information call (812) 283-7908.
Camp Super Kid
3049 Happy Hollow Road - Nashville, IN 47448
Website: www.happyhollowcamp.net
For asthmatic children ages 7 to 15. Sponsored by Happy Hollow Camp. Located near Nashville. For more information call (812) 988-4900.
Children's Special Health Care Services- Cover 23 catastrophic diseases, care based on child's prognosis, dedicated to enhancing the continuity of care for children with special health care needs by providing clearly defined and comprehensive care coordination services. Funded by the State of Indiana. For more information call (317) 233-1351 or contact the Indiana State Board of Health at 1-800-475-1355.
First Steps - Serves children from birth to 3 years of age with developing disabilities or delays. For more information call 1-800-738-2408.
Healthy Families
100 Progress Way - Salem, IN 47167
Home visitation for parents with children from birth to the age of 5. Helps strengthen parenting skills and promote healthy childhood growth and development. For more information call 883-9701.
Hoosier Uplands Children's Services
Administrative Office: 502 West Warren Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-5446 of 1-800-276-2242
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Salem Head Start Center
801 West Walnut Street - Salem, IN 47167
Half day pre-school program for 3 and 4 year olds whose family income meets established guidelines. Morning and afternoon sessions available Monday through Thursday during the school year. Breakfast and lunch served to morning session, lunch and afternoon snack served during afternoon session. Medical and dental care provided. For more information call 883-6166.
Salem Early Head Start - Home based program for pregnant mothers and children up to 2 to 3 years which is income based. For more information call 883-6166 or 1-800-827-2219.
Rainbows End Day Care (BRDS)
202 East Westminster Drive - Salem, IN 47167
Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to children ages 2 to 12 years. Also offers before and after school care. Kindergarten transportation is available. All lead teachers will have CDA. Now offers Preschool everyday. For more information call 883-1604.
Regional Youth Services
224 East Court Avenue - Jeffersonville, IN
Youth counseling, therapeutic foster care, victims of sexual abuse support groups and independent living support groups. For more information call (812) 282-8479.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
4347 Security Parkway, P.O. Box 8056 - New Albany, IN 47451
Treats mostly cancer, AIDS, and Sickle-Cell Anemia. Kids are treated with no cost. This hospital was founded by Danny Thomas. For more information call 1-800-457-2444.
Women-Infant-Children (WIC)
Hilltop Plaza - Salem, IN 47167
Provides nutritional counseling and food vouchers for families with children under 5 years. Also provides prenatal and postpartum care. For more information call 883-1394.
CRISIS SERVICES
Adult Protective Services
Beth Pippin, local representative
Will investigate reports of neglect and abuse of persons 18 and over who cannot make informed decisions. For more information call the local office at 883-5988 or call the State Office at 1-800-992-6978.
American Red Cross
1805 East 8th Street - Jeffersonville, IN
Notification to active duty military personnel of death, serious illness or circumstances of immediate family members. Disaster assistance, one-family or community. Also provide health and safety training, CPR, First Aid, and Blood Services. For more information call 1-800-850-8894.
C.A.R.E. Pregnancy Help Center
607 West Market Street - Salem, IN 47167
Provides free pregnancy testing, free counseling, and various items pertaining to pregnant women and infants such as maternity and baby clothes and supplies. Help with smoking cessation and obtaining GED. Provides abstinence counseling and has speakers available for programs in schools, churches, etc. For more information call 1-888-621-3192.
Center for Women and Families
(812) 944-6743
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 in Corydon call (812) 734-0280, in Scottsburg call (812) 752-7996, and in Marengo call (812) 365-2338.
Crisis Connection
607 3rd Avenue - Jasper, IN
Website: www.crisisconnection.inc.org
Email: cci@psci.net
Assists abused women and children with safe lodging. Assistance for women with sexual and domestic violence. Offers batterers intervention group for men. Provides support groups for women and children, New Babes and Natural Helpers Programs, and information on legal and financial options. Legal and emergency room advocacy and transportation are available. For more information call (812) 482-1555 or hotline 1-800-245-4580.
Greenville Love Center
8967 Highway 150 - Greenville, IN
Emergency food, clothing and household items for persons in need. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information call (812) 923-8769.
Hoosier Hills PACT Domestic Violence Shelter - Offers a support group for women, court advocacy, hospital advocacy, community outreach services, and victim advocates (883-3318). For more information call 883-1959 or call the Crisis Line at 1-888-883-1959.
Hoosier Uplands Energy Assistance Program
Administrative Office: 521 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Salem Outreach Office: 806 South Martinsburg Road, Suite 200 - Salem, IN 47167
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Assists with heating and electric bills during fall and winter for low-income persons. For more information call the Salem Office at 883-5368 or 1-800-487-8890 or call the Mitchell Office at 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
Lifespring Mental Health Service
1321 Jackson Street - Salem, IN 47167
Offers inpatient and outpatient counseling and consultation, substance abuse programs, workshops and 24 hour emergency services. For more information call 883-3095 or crisis line at (812) 280-2080.
Washington County Division of Family and Children
711 Anson Street - Salem, IN 47167
Provides child protective services, Medicaid, food stamps, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), services for crippled children, hospital care for indigents, eye treatment, foster parents, child support collection program and day care licensing program. For more information call 883-4305, 883-6348 or 883-5591.
Washington County Food Pantry
102 East Poplar Street - Salem, IN 47167
Food available. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information call 883-2655.
Washington County Township Trustees -
Provide assistance with some or all of the following to income eligible persons: food, rent, utilities, medical and drug bills, school books and burial expenses. For more information call your trustee.Brown: Thomas Guthrie 755-4027
Franklin: Steven L. Anderson 883-2898
Gibson: David Weaver 752-3635
Howard: Richard Bess 472-3578
Jackson: Carl Andrew Newlon 967-3402
Jefferson: Larry Nelson 883-0860
Madison: Bob Bringle 472-3722
Monroe: Susan Boling 883-6432
Pierce: Frank Gottbrath 967-4204
Polk: Clair Sullivan Jr. 967-4036
Posey: Michael Dohoney 472-3563
Vernon: Keith Guthrie 755-4655
Washington: Brice Robinson 883-1315
Washington TWP Assessor: David Bower 883-3786
Washington County Veteran's Office
Courthouse, Suite 2 - Salem, IN 47167
Information on VA benefits. Can help locate lost discharges. Also helps with applying for grants to help persons rebuild after a disaster through FEMA and helps file claims. For more information call 883-2063.
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Experience Works
200 East 3rd Street, P.O. Box 687 - Seymour, IN
Public Service Employment and training program for low-income persons age 55 and over. For more information call (812) 522-7930.
Washington County Workforce Center
1707 North Shelby - Salem, IN 47167
Job search, pre-vocational literacy skills training, G.E.D. classes, dislocated workers program and summer youth employment program. Also Tran Cession Resources and Work One. For more information call 883-2283.
FOOD-CLOTHING-HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Greenville Love Center
8967 Highway 150 - Greenville, IN
Emergency food, clothing and household items for persons in need. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information call (812) 923-8769.
Older American Service Corp
P.O. Box 206 - Orleans, IN 47452
Noon lunches on a donation basis at senior centers for anyone 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.
Washington County Food Pantry
102 East Poplar Street - Salem, IN 47167
Food available. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information call 883-2655.
HANDICAPPED SERVICES
ADA Indiana
2853 East 10th Street - Bloomington, IN
Care of Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. For more information call (812) 855-6508 or 1-800-825-4733.
Adaptive Mobility, Inc.
7050 Guion Road - Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis based Company that provides sales , services, and installation of equipment for handicapped clients. For more information call (317) 347-6400.
Children's Special Health Care Services
2 North Meridian, Suite 700 - Indianapolis, IN
Assists the family of handicapped children to identify and access community assistance, financial, recreational and respite programs. For more information call (317) 233-5600 or contact the Indiana State Board of Health at 1-800-475-1355.
Hoosier Uplands/Area 15 Agency on Aging
521 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Provides assistance with the applications 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 offices. For more information call (812) 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
Indiana State Library
140 North Senate Avenue - Indianapolis, IN
Maintains a free loan bank of cassettes and cassette players for visually handicapped persons. Books and magazines have been recorded for use. Free mail service and large print books available. Maintains Braille collection also. For more information call 1-800-622-4970.
Older Americans Services Corp.
P.O. Box 206 - Orleans, IN 47452
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.
South Central Area Special Education Cooperative
9455 West Mount Tabor Road - Campbellsburg, IN
Provides educational programming, psychological services, physical/speech/occupational therapy, and hearing and visually impaired services. Provides for all state recognized handicapped persons ages 3 to 21. For more information call 755-4868.
South Central Association of the Visually Impaired (SCAVI) - Chapter of American Council of the Blind in Indiana. Anyone with any site loss, please contact Dolly Sowder at 279-1669. Meetings are on the first Monday of each month except in June and December.
Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living - Promoting a philosophy of independent living, consumer control, peer support, self-help, self determination, equal access, self-empowerment, and independence of individuals with disabilities. Serving Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Jackson, Washington and Crawford Counties. Medicaid Waiver provider for in-home services. For more information call 277-9626 or 1-800-845-6914.
HEALTH SERVICES
American Academy of Ophthalmology National Eye Care Project
Website: www.eyecareamerican.org
Makes referrals for persons 65 or older living on a fixed income to participating doctors who provide medical eye exams and treatment for conditions or diseases and who accept insurance assignment for the senior program. They also have Glaucoma and Diabetes program. No additional cost to participants. Not an eyeglass program. For more information call 1-800-222-3937. For the children's program call 1-877-887-6327.
Blue River Services Inc.
P.O. Box 547 - Corydon, IN
Speech/Occupational/Physical therapy and hearing tests. For more information call (812) 738-2408.
Bridgepointe Industries
1329 Applegate Lane - Clarksville, IN
Provides Physical/Speech/Occupational therapy and evaluation services. For more information call (812) 283-7908.
Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care
1500 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
In-Home care under doctor's orders by RN's, LPN's, nurses aides, homemakers and physical/occupational/speech therapists. Provides extended hours, screenings, respite, IV therapy, medical social services, and education services. For more information call (812) 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219. The Salem Office 883-5368.
Hoosier Uplands Hospice
1500 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Hospice provides supportive care for the terminally ill and their families, primarily in the private home or hospital skilled nursing facility. 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 ones. For more information call (812) 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219.
The Kidney Foundation
911 East 86th Street, Suite 100 - Indianapolis, IN
Limited financial aid for medications, medic alert tags, and education. For more information call 1-800-382-9971.
Spectra Care of Southern Indiana
607 North Shore Drive - Jeffersonville, IN
Website: www.amedsys.com
Offers skilled nursing, heart watch, infusion therapy, mental health, physical/ speech/occupational therapy, medical social services, dietary consultations, and home health aide. For more information call 1-800-719-3030.
South Central Community Health Care - a service of Washington County Memorial Hospital provides primary health services to people of all ages. The clinic accepts most insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, and Hoosier Healthwise. Additionally the clinic offers a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. CLIA Certified Lab testing, child health care, including developmental screenings, immunizations, sport physicals, annual physicals for men and women, contraception, prostate screenings, flu shots, smoking and cessation program. Open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information call 472-9230.
United Ostomy Association- Provides medical advisors to answer general questions concerning ostomies. For more information call contact Claire Morissey at (812) 336-9546 extension 6260.
Veterans Hospital
4010 Dupont Circle - Louisville, KY
1481 West 10th Street - Indianapolis, IN
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 in Louisville (502) 895-3401 or in Indianapolis (317) 554-0000.
Washington County Division of Family and Children
711 Anson Street - Salem, IN 47167
Medicaid program provides payment for medical, dental, and eye care, prescription drugs, medical transportation and hospitalization. Hospital care for indigents assists with hospital bills 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. Also offers eye treatment for low-income persons not eligible for Medicaid and Medicaid for pregnant women who may not be eligible for other Medicaid assistance. For more information call 883-4305, 883-5591 or 883-6348.
Washington County Health Department-
806 Martinsburg Road, Suite 100 - Salem, IN 47167
Public health nursing includes immunizations, communicable disease follow-up, family planning information, child health information, childhood immunization clinic, STD referrals, head-lice shampoo, high risk prenatal/newborn visits, education on breastfeeding, nutrition education, tuberculosis skin testing and treatment, information on cancer, sudden infant death syndrome, heart and kidney disease; older adult health screenings for diabetes, blood pressure and urine. Home visits per doctor request. General health education also given. For more information call 883-5603.
Washington County Memorial Hospital
911 North Shelby Street - Salem, IN 47167
A full service hospital with physical and respiratory therapy, radiology, cardio-pulmonary, laboratory, 24 hour physician coverage in the emergency room, lifeline and ambulance services, swing bed services/intermediate care, behavioral medical unit, social services, surgery and cataract surgery once a week. For more information call 883-5881.
Women-Infant-Children Program (WIC)
204 East Main Street - Paoli, IN 47454
Open Tuesday through Friday. Serves children from birth to 18 years with physical exams,
immunizations, vision/BP screenings, breastfeeding classes, free pregnancy test, prenatal care
coordination, pregnancy support program, lead screening, and WIC program (Nutrition program have
to meet 185% of poverty). Serves Washington county on an opening-available basis. Appointments
available on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information call (812)
723-4605.
HOUSING
Aspen Meadows
1017 Aspen Drive - Salem, IN 47167
48 unit complex with 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments. Some of the features offered are central air, washer and dryer hook-ups, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and microwave. Residents are also offered the use of a computer facility and common laundry facility.
Campbellsburg Apartments
P.O. Box 127 - Campbellsburg, IN 47108
Seniors and disabled only. Assistance is available. For more information call 755-4372.
Corydon Capital Apartments
860 Pflanz Drive - Corydon, IN
All ages welcome, subsidized and non-subsidized housing available. For more information call (812) 738-1757. For more information call (812) 738-1757.
Hoosier Uplands/HUD Housing Counselor
1500 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Provides budget counseling and foreclosure intervention. Section 8 Program assists low-income tenants with acquiring and paying for housing. Tenants pay 40% of their adjusted income for rent and utilities and the program pays the remainder to the landlord. For more information call (812) 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219.
MAPLE LEAF APARTMENTS
804 West Market Street - Salem, IN 47167
Must be 62 years or older, handicapped, or disabled. Section 8 vouchers are accepted. For more information call 883-1569.
New Horizon Apartments
905 Aspen Drive, Suite 105 - Salem, IN 47167
All persons age 18 and older welcome, Section 8 housing is available. Apartments are energy efficient. Newly remodeled. For more information call 883-3306.
Parkview Apartments - Some subsidizing available, plus Section 8. Any age welcome. Offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. One handicap-accessible unit available. For more information call 883-1633.
Rural Development
1919 Stevens Avenue - Bedford, IN 47421
Website: www.rurdev.usda.gov
Subsidized home repair and mortgage loans. For more information call (812) 279-6521.
Sycamore Hills
505 Florence Street - Salem, IN 47167
Must be 62 years or older, or disabled. Section 8 housing is available and manager support service. Apartments are energy efficient. Pets Welcome! For more information call 883-1458.
Wal-Mar Apartments, Inc.
1003 N. Eastern School Road - Pekin, IN 47165
All ages welcome, HUD certificates, wheelchair accessible, washer/dryer hook-up also available. For more information call 967-3834.
LEGAL SERVICES
Attorney Generals Office - Consumer Protection Division
402 West Washington Street - Indianapolis, IN
Provides information on making consumer complaints For more information call (317) 382-5516 or 1-800-382-5516.
Hoosier Uplands
521 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Provides free legal services to persons 60 and over. Civil matters only, including wills, power of attorney, etc; no litigation. Program subject to yearly funding.
Legal Services Organization
3303 Plaza Drive, Suite 5 - New Albany, IN
Website: www.indianajustice.org
Provides legal advisement 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 make an application. Call on Thursdays for information about divorce. For more information call (812) 945-4123 or 1-800-892-2776.
Older Adult
Duke Energy - Offers: 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; and Helping Hand-will assist low income seniors and disabled persons with electric bills during February, March, and April. For more information call 1-800-521-2232.
Hoosier Uplands/Area 15 Agency on Aging
521 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Case Management 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. For more information call 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
Medicare Peer Review Organization
2901 Ohio Blvd. - Terre Haute, IN
Provides general Medicare and hospital care information. Takes quality of care complaints. For more information call 1-800-288-1499.
Older Americans Services Corp.
P.O. Box 206 - Orleans, IN 47452
Provides noon meals at senior centers, home delivered meals, transportation, homemaker services, attendant care, periodic travel and sightseeing for senior citizens. For more information call (812) 865-3352 or 1-800-258-8786.
Ombudsman Program
Investigates and attempts to resolve problems, through mediation, that individuals may have in nursing homes. For more information call (812) 277-9626.
Senior Centers- The centers are a place for seniors 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 Salem at 883-4986 and Pekin at 967-4500.
RECREATIONAL / CULTURAL
Boy Scouts of America- The Boy Scouts statement is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. For more information call 1-800-844-6809.
Corydon Public Library
105 North Capital Avenue - Corydon, IN
Adult literacy program, children's room, summer reading program, crafts, video collection, genealogy section and computer available. For more information call 738-4110.
Girl Scouts of America
P.O. Box 5485 - Bloomington
Girl Scouts serve 3900 girls in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen, and Scott Counties. The Girl Scout program links girls and adult female role models in a working partnership, which provides self discovery, fun, and friendship. For more information call (812) 336-6804.
Hoosier Uplands/Area 15 Senior Games
521 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Senior Games is an annual event held in September for individuals 50 and over. Competitions include dancing, walking, card games, golf, horseshoe throw, basketball and others with medals presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. For more information call (812) 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
Older Americans Services Corp.
P.O. Box 206 - Orleans, IN 47452
Organizes travel to State Fair and other periodic sightseeing trips for senior citizens. See also Senior Centers in the Older Adult Section. For more information call (812) 865-3352 or 1-800-258-8786.
Pudue Extension Service - Washington County
Washington County Government Office Building - Salem, IN 47167
4-H provides learning experiences and develops talents, skills and leadership abilities. Educational Information Program provides information for agriculture and community development planning and issues. Homemakers clubs provide a variety of educational and learning experiences for adults. Consumer and Family Science programs also available. For more information call 883-4601.
Salem Public Library
212 North Main Street - Salem, IN 47167
Website: www.salemlib.lib.in.us
Email: info@salemlib.lib.in.us
Children's programs, video collection, summer reading program, local history collection, loans projectors. Public computer with internet, productivity (office, word, excel, etc), and video eye magnification system. Now offers access to homework helpline at no charge. Also have meeting rooms available. For more information call 883-5600 or 883-5604.
Senior Centers
Pekin - 422 East Poplar Street ..................................................................................967-4500
Salem - 1705 Shelby Street........................................................................................883-4986
Most Centers have card games, bingo, birthday celebration dinners, dancing, Bible study, and trips.
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
210 North Main Street - Salem, IN 47167
Provides tourism information and brochures, Chamber newsletter, solicitation permits, SCORE satellite office, industrial development information, small business luncheons and seminars, community achievement award, Welcome Neighbor Program, Citizen of the Year Award, and a Notary Public, which hosts a community barbecue and a "just for ladies day". For more information call 883-4303.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Alcoholics' Anonymous
305 East Walnut Street - Salem, IN 47167
Meetings held on Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in the Ray Lee room. For more information call 883-5675.
American Red Cross
1805 East 8th Street - Jeffersonville, IN
Notification to active duty military personnel of death, serious illness or circumstances of immediate family members. Disaster assistance, one-family or community, health and safety trainings, and blood services. Always looking for good volunteers. For more information call 1-800-850-8894.
Hoosier Uplands
521 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
Administers the Head Start Preschool 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 services to those unable to maintain their homes; in-home services to prevent premature institutionalization; Budget Counseling and Family Services; Self-Sufficiency Program designed to assist low-income families who are highly motivated to become self-sufficient. Participants in these programs work intensively with a counselor who stresses positive self-esteem and assists in decision making. For more information call (812) 849-4457 or 1-800-333-2451.
Hoosier Uplands Budget Counseling
1500 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
This service assists persons at any income level to better manage their money and financial obligations by developing a spending plan and providing cost cutting suggestions. For more information call (812) 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219.
Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care
Mitchell Professional Building
1500 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
In Home care under doctor's orders by RN's, LPN's, nurses aides, and physical/occupational/speech therapists. Provides extended hours, respite, IV therapy, medical social services, and education services.
Hoosier Uplands Hospice
Mitchell Professional Building
1500 West Main Street - Mitchell, IN 47446
Website: www.hoosieruplands.org
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 (812) 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219.
Our Place
101 St. Anthony Drive (P.O. Box 8) - Mount Saint Francis
Provides prevention, intervention, and education services for youth and their families who are presently or potentially at risk due to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. For more information call (812) 923-3400 or fax at (812) 923-9870.
Personal Counseling Services
1205 Applegate Lane - Clarksville, IN
Personal Counseling Service provides counseling toindividual, couples, families and groups by using pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy as well as psychiatric services. PCS also offers distinct services such as business and pastoral/church consultation; Robbery Victim's Support Group, Gambling Addiction Therapy and Youth Groups to name a few. For more information call (812) 283-8383.
Regional Youth Services
224 East Court Avenue - Jeffersonville, IN
Provides youth counseling, therapeutic foster care, victims of sexual abuse support groups and independent living support groups. For more information call (812) 282-8479.
Stepping Stone Detoxification Center
30 South Stockwell Road - Evansville, IN
Provides residential and detoxification programs. For more information call (812) 473-3104 or (812) 473-3144.
Support Groups - For a listing of support groups available to Washington County, call Hoosier Uplands Information Services at 1-800-333-2451.
Veterans Hospital
4010 DuPont Circle - Louisville, KY
1481 West 10th Street - Indianapolis
Alcohol and drug abuse treatment units available. For more information call (502) 895-3401 in Louisville or (317) 635-7401 in Indianapolis.
Washington County Against Substance Abuse (WEASA)
Contact: Sharon Purlee
Offers alcohol and drug education, referrals to appropriate agencies for treatment and intervention, community awareness, education, prevention programs, campaigns, campaigns, and public speakers. Members of WCASA serve on the Governor's Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana. For more information call 883-1446.
Washington County Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Medical Unit
911 North Shelby Street - Salem, IN 47167
Provides alcohol and drug abuse detoxification. For more information call 883-5881.
Washington County Memorial Hospital
911 North Shelby Street - Salem, IN 47167
Inpatient and outpatient services. General mental health and substance abuse counseling available. Crisis telephone and intake assessment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information call 883-6779.
Women-Infants-Children (WIC)
190 West Becks Mill Road, Suite E - Salem, IN 47167
Provides nutrition evaluation, education and food vouchers to pregnant and breast-feeding women, and children under 5 years. For more information call 883-1394.
TRANSPORTATION
Medi- Ride
P.O. Box 311 - Salem, IN 47167
Provides Medicaid and private pay transportation for wheelchair patients living in Washington County. For more information call 883-6500 or 1-800-842-6565.
Older Americans Services Corp.
P.O. Box 206 - Orleans, IN 47452
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 are also available. For more information call (812) 865-3352 or 1-800-258-8786.
AIDS Hotline...........................................................................1-800-848-AIDSAmerican Cancer Society.........................................................1-800-227-2345
Careline/Parent Stress...............................................................1-800-244-5373
Child Abuse Resource Exchange.............................................1-800-962-2798
Childhelp USA (Child Sexual Abuse).....................................1-800-422-4453
CICOA Aging and Home Solution.........................................1-800-432-2422
Consumer Complaints..............................................................1-800-382-5516
Department of Children's Services...........................................1-800-622-4932
Dietetics......................................................................................1-800-366-1655
Eldercare Locator........................................................................1-800-677-1116
Family Wellness Hotline.............................................................1-800-433-0746
Federal Information Center.........................................................1-800-688-9889
Home Health Care Complaint Hotline......................................1-800-227-6334
Human Services Disability Office...............................................1-800-622-4968
Indiana State Information Center...............................................1-800-382-1563
Long Term Care Ombudsman Hotline......................................1-800-622-4484
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-RUNAWAY
Poison Control Center...................................................................1-800-222-1222
Social Security Information............................................................1-800-772-1213
Veteran's Administration Regional Office.....................................1-800-827-1000