Organization Information - Social Services Directory

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Adolescent Parent Support
American Red Cross
Area 9 In-Home & Community Services Agency
ASPIREIndiana
Aurora
Center Township Trustee
Children's Counseling Center
Circle You Help Center
Community Action of East Central Indiana, Inc.
Comprehensive Mental Health Services (CMHS)

Covenant Hospice
First Steps
Gateway Vineyard Food Pantry
Hope House
Hope Ministries Church, Inc.
Independent Living Center
KidsPeace Foster Care & Family Services
Lutheran Counseling Center
Oasis Ministry Center
Original Church of God
Reid Hospital & Health Care Services
Richmond Dream Center
Richmond Treatment Center
Rock Solid Ministries

S.O.S.
The Salvation Army
United Way of Whitewater Valley
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Wayne County Division of Family & Children
Wayne Township Trustee
Wayne Superior Court 3
WIC Program
YWCA/Genesis

Adolescent Parent Support Program of the YWCA
	Address:	1900 South L Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 966-0538	FAX: (765) 966-0530
	Email:	shirleyhandley@yahoo.com
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Tue, Thur, Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Wed. 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Shirley Ann Handley, Program Director; Rebecca Studebaker, Exec. Dir. YWCA
	Assistance Available:	Counseling - Teen Pregnancy Counseling - Teen Parenting	Mentoring
	Additional Information:	Unique outreach and mentoring program to pregnant and parenting teens and women of Wayne and Union Counties. Support is provided through individual meetings with the APS Program Director. The goal of Adolescent Parent Support is to encourage, empower and educate young mothers through mentoring and counseling with the outcome of birthing healthy babies; being an advocate for completion of education and fostering positive relationships through dialog and parenting skills information. No fees.

American Red Cross
	Address:	1417 North A Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 962-9508	Emergency Phone: (765) 962-9508 (24 Hour Answering Service)
	Email:
	Web Site:	http://www.redcross.org/
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Dan Groth, Executive Director
	Assistance Available:	Disaster Victim Relief	Armed Forces Assistance
	Additional Information:	The Red Cross of Wayne/Union Counties provides services to members of the armed forces and their families including emergency communications, counseling and financial assistance. Their disaster relief program provides emergency assistance for individuals affected by local disasters such as fires, storms, etc.

Area 9 In-Home & Community Services Agency
	Address:	520 South 9th Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 966-1795	FAX: (765) 962-1190
	Email:	area9@indiana.edu
	Web Site:	http://www.area9agency.org
	Office Hours:	Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Terry Statzer, Information & Assistance Coordinator
	Assistance Available:	Counseling & Information Home Delivered Meals	Caregiver Assistance Elderly Case Management
	Additional Information:	Area 9 provides services and/or funding of services to help prevent premature nursing home placement. We offer home delivered meals, bill payer program, senior employment, information and assistance, education, resource library, case management, caregiver assistance, respite for caregivers, ombudsman, pre-admission screening for nursing home placement, point of entry for Medicaid waiver and CHOICE programs for in-home services, service coordination for children with special needs.

ASPIREindiana.org
	Address:	1119 NW 5th Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 962-8742	FAX: (765) 962-8347
	Email:	erin.holbert@ASPIREindiana.org
	Web Site:	http://www.aspireindiana.org/
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Emilie Meinardi	Erin Holbert
	Assistance Available:	Counseling & Information Care Coordination	Testing & Education
		HIV Care Coordination as well as Special Populations Support program which deals with disease prevention and testing/education. Erin Holbert assists with the Special Populations Program which has a testing and education component of our service. Our support specialist is Jessica Wolfal. The support specialist works with HIV positive clients with substance use issues. The Special Populations Support Program is directed toward lessening the stigma of substance use and outreach to those populations in the community and criminal justice system. Our number is the (765) 962-8778. Our care coordination for HIV positive individuals contacts are Emilie Meinardi and Kerrie Felton. Their number is (765) 962-8742. They help clients with numerous issues including prescription assistance, insurance programs and many daily life issues when living with HIV. We not only serve Wayne County but provide Region 9 care coordination under ISDH funding. We serve Wayne, Union, Fayette, Franklin, Rush, Henry, Decatur, Ripley, Dearborn and Ohio Counties.

Aurora Addiction Services

Address:

1430 Chester Boulevard

Richmond, IN 47374

Telephone:

Phone: (765) 983-3150
Fax: (765) 983-3318

Emergency Phone: (765) 983-3150

Email:

aurora@reidhosp.com

Web Site:

http://www.reidhosp.com

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Contact Person:

Tom Pennington, Clinical Supervisor; Allison Wilson, Counselor; Janet Sparks, Secretary

Assistance Available:

Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Treatment for Adults

Substance abuse and problem gambling evaluations for adults.
Medical detoxification
Intensive outpatient treatment (day & evening programs)
Individual Counseling
Substance abuse and problem gambling education programs

Group therapy
Family counseling
Dual-diagnosis treatment
Codependency treatment
Relapse Intervention
Aftercare
Parenting Classes

Additional Information:

Center Township Trustee

Address:

618 East Main Street

Centerville, IN 47330

Telephone:

(765) 855-5105

Emergency Phone: (765) 855-5105
(answering machine)

Email:

Web Site:

Office Hours:

Monday thru Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Person:

Karen or Chris Steele

Assistance Available:

Rent Payments
Food

Utility Payment
Medical

Additional Information:

Children's Counseling Center
	Address:	P.O. Box 2081
		Richmond, IN 47330
	Telephone:	(765) 965-4531	FAX: (765) 965-1033
	Email:	childcounselctr@myvine.com
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Mon, Thur & Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Tues & Wed, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Kari Van Buskirk, LCSW
	Assistance Available:	Child Counseling
	Additional Information:	Child-centered psychotherapy provided in the home, school and/or office setting with an emphasis on play and art therapy techniques. Serving ages 2-18. Occasionally groups are offered for clients and their parents addressing such issues as divorce, sexual abuse, out-of-home placement, family violence, and parental mental illness. Most insurances accepted, including Medicaid.

Circle You Help Center
	Address:	19 North 13th Street, P.O. Box 491
		Richmond, IN 47375
	Telephone:	(765) 966-1013
	Email:	rick@circleu.org
	Web Site:	http://www.circleu.org/
	Office Hours:
	Contact Person:	Rick Pegg
	Assistance Available:	Hot Meals Monday 10 am to noon Tuesday 10 am to noon Saturday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm	Food Pantry Third Saturday of Every Month 2 - 4 pm
	Additional Information:	No fee is charged for any service.

Community Action of East Central Indiana, Inc.
	Address:	1845 West Main Street, P.O. Box 1314
		Richmond, IN 47375
	Telephone:	(765) 966-7733
	Email:	contactus@caeci.org
	Web Site:	http://www.caeci.org/
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:
	Assistance Available:	Energy Assistance Program Case Management Head Start Program	Section 8 Housing Weatherization Program
	Additional Information:	The Energy Assistance Program consists of several smaller programs which assist consumers with heat and electric bills, as well as energy savings. The application process begins in November of each year. The Section 8 Housing Program is for consumers willing to live outside of Richmond or in Union County. The Weatherizaion Program installs material which will help reduce and lower your heating bills. The Head Start Program is an educational program for 3 to 5 year old preschoolers. The Case Management Program assists families in becoming self-sufficient.

Covenant Hospice
	Address:	2013 Chester Blvd.
		Richmond, Indiana 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 939-3756 Emergency -(765) 939-3756	FAX: (765) 939-3758
	Email:	info@covenany-hospice.com
	Web Site:	http://www.covenant-hospice.com/
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Stepanie Baker, Office Manager, Volunteer Coordinator Chris Toney, Admission Nurse Josh Cartee, Community Relations
	Assistance Available:	Medications related to terminal diagnosis (most pain and bowel medicines). Durable medical equipment (hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) Supplemental nutrition, oxygen, and other equipment and supplies as needed. Nursing care (at least weekly with 24-hour on call availability). Home Health Aides to provide assistance with daily activities such as: bathing, feeding, light housekeeping, etc.	Social Workers to assist with emotional support and connecting patient and family with resources available in the community. Chaplains to assist patient and family with spiritual needs or to facilitate communication with established relationships. Volunteers to visit or sit with patients to establish relationships with patients or allow caregivers the opportunity to have some time for themselves.
	Additional Information:

First Steps

Address:

7221 Engle Road, Ste. 100

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804

Telephone:

(877) 494-5115 Toll Free

FAX: (877) 494-5116

Email:

Web Site:

http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2633.htm

Office Hours:

Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact Person:

East Central Indiana Office, serves the counties of Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph & Wayne

Assistance Available:

Early Intervention Services for Children

Additional Information:

Early intervention services for infants and toddlers ages birth to three years old who are experiencing a developmental delay or disability.

Fountain City Wesleyan Church Food Bank
	Address:	5600 US Highway 27 North, corner of Hartley Ave. and Green St.
		Fountain City, IN 47341
	Telephone:	(765) 935-4353
	Email:
	Web Site:	http://www.fcwesleyan.org/#/MINISTRIES/outreach
	Office Hours:	Third Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
	Contact Person:	Theresa Million, Director; Lynn Gardner, Co-Director
	Assistance Available:	Food Pantry
	Additional Information:

Gateway Vineyard Food Pantry
	Address:	3361 State Road 227 North
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 966-6016
	Email:	office@gatewayvineyard.org
	Web Site:	http://www.gatewayvineyard.org
	Office Hours:	Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Pastor Chirs Monaghan, Harold Young or Linda White
	Assistance Available:	Food Pantry
	Additional Information:	Once a month we have a food giveaway. It falls on the fourth Saturday of every month. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

Hellfighters Christian Ministries
	Address:	1018 South E Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 960-0154
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	24/7/365
	Contact Person:	Ron Wolf, President; John Proctor, Vice-President
	Assistance Available:	Counseling	Emergency Shelter
	Additional Information:	Worship Service Sundays 3PM Thrift Store - Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM Christian Counseling 24/7/365 Near Future: Mission At The Cross is a 40 Bed Mission. Aimed mainly at providing men the tools to restore their life as God had intended it to be. Men will learn life skills, trade skill, interview skills. They will focus on Christian principals and be educated according to God's word. We also will provide a overnight safe house to women and children and then get them plugged into a more fitting ministry/community program that caters to their needs.

Hope House Addiction Recovery Center

Address:

275 Grove Road, P.O. 1828

Richmond, IN 47375

Telephone:

(765) 935-3000

Email:

hopehse00@aol.com

Web Site:

http://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/hopehouse.htm

Office Hours:

24 hours/day; 365 days/year

Contact Person:

Don Griffin, Executive Director; Brenda Oldham, Program Coordinator

Assistance Available:

Emergency Shelter (men only)

Residential Recovery Program

Additional Information:

Hope House's goals are to provide emergency shelter for the poor and indigent in the community and to offer a residential mutual-help/self-help addiction recovery program for those lacking resources.

Overnight Emergency Shelter - serving men only at the current time. Entrance is between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day. In addition to safe and comfortable lodging, dinner, and breakfast are provided for all overnight guests. Shelter guests exit the facility at 7:00 a.m. each morning. They may return each evening they are in need of shelter as long as bed space is available. The program may accept those under the influence after staff assess health and safety issues for the person in question and other guests. Police and emergency room referrals are accepted after hours. Referrals are offered as the guest's needs become known.

Off-the-Street - The Off-the-Street (OTS) program is available to men who state they have troubles with drugs and/or alcohol. Entry into the program from the shelter component is quick and easy, based on the person's stated desire to end his addiction. OTS participants have a guaranteed bed space and may leave their belongings at Hope House during the day.

Recovery Program - This is a 4-6 month residential drug and/or alcohol recovery program for those coming through the OTS component. It is based on a 21 step, mutual-help/self-help approach.

Hope Ministries Church, Inc. (Home of the Refuge of Hope Recovery Program)
	Address:	306 South 10th Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 935-7779
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Bishop Ellis E. Washington or Rev. Jacqueline Washington
	Assistance Available:	Alcohol Abuse Counseling Drug Abuse Counseling Family Counseling	Refuge of Hope Addiction Recovery Program Summer Lunch Program for Kids
	Additional Information:	The summer lunch programs runs Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. throughout the summer. The Refuge of Hope uses a comprehensive four to six month residential recovery program for women with children birth to age 12. Our program includes spiritual and life skills, parenting and home management training, educational and job preparedness as well as accountability and consequences for behavior and attitude. Our "family" environment is structured to build futures of hope and wholeness for mothers and children. The Refuge of Hope uses a behavioral and motivational model of addiction recovery. Restored to health and wholeness they will have hope for the future and the skills needed to live in restored lives.

The Independent Living Center of Eastern Indiana
	Address:	1818 West Main Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 939-9226	FAX: (765) 935-2215
	Email:	info@ilcein.org
	Web Site:	http://www.ilcein.org
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
	Contact Person:
	Assistance Available:	Advocacy Referrals	Information for all types of disabilities
	Additional Information:	We provide assistance for people with all types of disabilities. Services include advocacy, peer mentoring, information and referral, and the teaching of independent living skills.

KidsPeace Foster Care & Family Services
	Address:	3027 North Thirty Court
		Connersville, IN 47331
	Telephone:	(877) 531-2191	FAX: (765) 827-5989
	Email:	gcomer@kidspeace.org
	Web Site:	http://www.kidspeace.org; http://www.teencentral.net
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Gregg Comer, Program Manager; Beth Runyon, Foster Parent Recruiter/Trainer; Pam Bowling, Home Based Services
	Assistance Available:	Referrals	Training
	Additional Information:	Provide therapeutic foster care services and home based services. This includes recruiting/training/licensing foster parents and supervision of children in placement. Home-based services are provided to help in keeping the family intact.

Lutheran Counseling Center

Address:

2300 West Main Street

Richmond, IN 47374

Telephone:

(765) 935-3166

Email:

Web Site:

Office Hours:

Monday thru Thursday, Evening Appointments

Contact Person:

Bob Swanson

Assistance Available:

Couples Counseling
Individual Counseling

Marital Counseling

Additional Information:

The Lutheran Counseling Center is a combined community outreach program sponsored by Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center and Trinity Lutheran Church. We operate on a sliding fee scale payment basis.

Oasis Ministry Center
	Address:	100 North 9th Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 965-0342 (church)	(765) 939-3742 (Adult Day Care)
	Emergency Telephone:	(937) 437-6205
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	We Care, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Adult Day Care, as needed
	Contact Person:	We Care - Pastors Ron and Becky Borck; Adult Day Care - Jeanette Longanecker
	Assistance Available:	Adult Day Care Clothing	Food
	Additional Information:	We Care - There is clothing an food assistance provided to all people expressing a need. Clothing is distributed on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and food is given every Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Both are also available on an emergency basis. Adult Day Care - The non-profit organization provides care for elderly persons who need assistance with the activities of daily living. We provide health monitoring, showers and personal hygiene assistance, age appropriate activities, exercises, meals and snacks, recreation, and much more.

Original Church of God
	Address:	811 North 14th Street, P.O. Box 1622
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 966-4221 (church)
	Emergency Telephone:	(937) 270-4967
	Email:	bgwbennett@aol.com
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Bishop G. Wesley Bennett - Senior Pastor, Chanda D. Bennett, Chairlady of Women's Ministry, Berdita Bailey, Asst Chairlady of Women's Ministry
	Assistance Available:	Clothing	Food
	Additional Information:

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services

Address:

1100 Reid Parkway

Richmond, IN 47374

Telephone:

(765) 983-3000

Email:

Web Site:

http://www.reidhospital.org/

Office Hours:

Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Person:

Assistance Available:

Education Programs
Health Education Library

Support Groups

Additional Information:

Richmond Dream Center
	Address:	310 North 19th Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 939-2975	Emergency Phone: (765) 939-2975
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Monday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Rick McCarty
	Assistance Available:	Clothing Closet Drug and Alcohol Counseling Emergency Shelter	Energy Assistance Food Pantry Summer Lunch Program for Children
	Additional Information:	The food pantry and clothing closet are available to the community Monday thru Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Richmond Treatment Center
	Address:	2230 4265 South A Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 962-8843
	Email:
	Web Site:	http://www.crchealth.com
	Office Hours:	Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Tom Locke, Program Director Shana Kemp-Price, Counseling Supervisor Vickie Grimme-Powell, Counseling Supervisor
	Assistance Available:	Addiction Recovery	Gambling Abuse Recovery
	Additional Information:	Opiate addiction counseling and pharmacotherapy.

Rock Solid Ministries

Address:

1025 East Main Street

Richmond, IN 47374

Telephone:

(765) 962-5099

(765) 962-0703

Email:

Web Site:

Office Hours:

Tuesday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact Person:

Dave Eales

Assistance Available:

Feeding Program

Additional Information:

The feeding program takes place on Sunday afternoon at approximately 1:00 p.m.

S.O.S.
	Address:	400 South 4th Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 962-1010
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Vicky Brim, Director
	Assistance Available:	Craft Shop Homemaker Home Repair	In-Home Respite Senior Employment
	Additional Information:

The Salvation Army
	Address:	100 South 4th Street, P.O. Box 1485
		Richmond, IN 47375
	Telephone:	(765) 966-7791	Fax: (765) 966-7792
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Commanding Officer: Captain Richard Roberts Corps Officer: Captain Cynthia Roberts Social Service Coordinator: Chenon Times
	Assistance Available:	Back to School Car Seats Christmas Assistance Clothing Diapers Educational Mentoring	Food Pantry Furniture Housing Medicine Utility Youth Enrichment Programs
	Additional Information:	All assistance is subject to income guideline restrictions. Clients are asked to come in during regular business hours and complete an application. For any financial assistance, clients must apply at the Trustee's office first. A referral can be presented to us from the Trustee, and we set an appointment with them to review the case within the next 72 hours. Medication assistance is available for emergency cases only and cannot be used for any Psychotropic or Controlled Substances. Vouchers given for the Thrift Store are not applicable on any sale items and are emergency-based only. Gas vouchers are written for medical appointments and require verification of the appointment being in the next 36 hours. Emergency disaster services are available 24 hours a day. Educational Mentoring is available by appointment throughout the week for school-aged kids. The mentors are college students and non-licensed staff. Youth Enrichment programs are run Wednesday evenings for girls and boys grades 1st thru 12th.

United Way of Whitewater Valley
	Address:	129 South 9th Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 962-2700
	Email:	contactus@givetheunitedway.com
	Web Site:	http://www.givetheunitedway.com/
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Scot Quintel, President
	Assistance Available:	Referrals	Fund Raising
	Additional Information:	Information and referral program to connect citizens seeking help with local programs that can meet their needs. Fund-raising umbrella for local health and human service organizations.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Region V, Area 23)
	Address:	52 South 2nd Street
		Richmond, IN 47374-4212
	Telephone:	Voice/Relay (765) 966-0932	Toll Free Voice/Relay (877) 715-3171
		Fax (765) 966-0086	TDD (765) 966-4394
	Email:	bob.jacobsen@fssa.in.gov
	Web Site:	http://www.in.gov/fssa/2328.htm
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Bob Jacobsen, Area Supervisor; Edith Bailey, Area Secretary
	Assistance Available:	Employment Services Supported Employment	Assistive Technology Independent Living Services
	Additional Information:	The purpose of Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to assist eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve employment and independence. Serving Fayette, Rush, Union & Wayne counties.

Wayne County Division of Family and Children
	Address:	50 South 2nd Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(800) 403-0864
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:
	Assistance Available:	Food Stamps IMPACT	TANF Medicaid
	Additional Information:	IMPACT stands for Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training. It is the employment and training section of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family and Children. The goal of IMPACT is to help people on public assistance achieve self-sufficiency. IMPACT operates the Community Work Experience Program (CWEP). This program places IMPACT clients into unpaid job positions. The participant gains work experience and employment skills. The Food Stamp Program helps low income families buy nutritious food. The state and federal government run Indiana's Food Stamp Program through the Division of Family and Children (DFC). There are strict rules about household eligibility for food stamps. You may apply for food stamps in any country. Most eligible applicants receive food stamps within 30 days after applying. It takes this long for processing.

Wayne Superior Court 3
	Address:	301 East Main Street, Second Floor, Wayne County Courthouse
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 973-9269
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Karen Jacobs, Receptionist; Jimmy Bailey, Bailiff; Nikki Cox, Reporter
	Assistance Available:	Information	Referrals
	Additional Information:	Wayne Superior Court 3 hears all juvenile cases for the County. Also Traffic, Misdemeanor, Felony, and Small Claims Court. Information on court dates and times is available to the public by phone, or by stopping in the office. We can also assist those who have made it as far as the Courthouse, but are not able to locate which office or court they need to visit/attend.

Wayne Township Trustee
	Address:	401 East Main Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 973-9392	FAX: (765) 973-9374
	Emergency Telephone	(765) 973-9392 (answering machine)
	Email:	SusanIsaacs@parallax.ws
	Web Site:	http://www.waynetownshiptrustee.com
	Office Hours:	Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applications taken daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
	Contact Person:	Susan Isaacs, Trustee; Tammy Brown-Creech, Deputy Trustee; Karen Steele, Township Clerk
	Assistance Available:	Emergency assistance for basic needs:	Food Rent or Mortgage Utilities Medicine
	Additional Information:	The Township Trustee has a statutory responsibility to investigate the circumstances of anyone found to be in distress within the township and to provide temporary emergency assistance as needed to relieve the distress. Individuals must complete an application and meet the township's eligibility standards and guidelines. To determine eligibility, the Trustee will consider resources and assets of the household such as: cash on hand, checking and savings, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, recreational vehicles, etc.

WIC
	Address:	855 North 12th Street
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 983-8044
	Email:
	Web Site:	http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
	Office Hours:	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Contact Person:	Tracy Fortman, WIC Coordinator
	Assistance Available:	Food Supplement Program
	Additional Information:	WIC is a special supplemental food and nutrition education program for women, children, and infants. Those who may be eligible for WIC include: pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers (up to one year after delivery), postpartum non-breastfeeding mothers (up to six months after delivery), infants, and children under the age of five. WIC participants receive vouchers which can be redeemed for special nutritious foods at designated grocery stores. WIC participants also receive nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and referrals to other health and social services. To participate in the WIC program a person must meet the following conditions: live within a WIC service area, meet income guidelines, and have a nutritional need.

The WIT Shelter (Women in Transition)
	Address:	P.O. Box 128, 498 NW 18th Street, House #209,
		Richmond, IN 47374
	Telephone:	(765) 488-1649
	Email:
	Web Site:
	Office Hours:	Call for information.
	Contact Person:
	Assistance Available:	Halfway house for women
	Additional Information:	Since 2007, the WIT Shelter has served as a halfway house for women in Wayne County and surrounding counties to assist them in the transitional phase between incarceration and freedom.

YWCA/Genesis

Address:

P.O. Box 2430

Richmond, IN 47375

Telephone:

(765) 935-3920

Email:

richywca@yahoo.com

Web Site:

http://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/ywca.htm

Office Hours:

Genesis: 24 hours a day
YWCA: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Contact Person:

Becky Studebaker or Kelly Persinger

Assistance Available:

Child Care Vouchers
Counseling

Emergency Shelter
Victim Advocacy Program

Additional Information:

Childcare vouchers are income based and are for parents who are either working or in school.

The Emergency Shelter has tow sites, one for women and children and one for men, serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness.

Shelter services include lodging, food for meal preparation, clothing, personal hygiene products, emergency transportation, referrals, support groups, emotional support, counseling, and victim advocacy.

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