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Capsule Information | Social Service Organizations

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For additional assistance in finding services, Wayne County residents may
call 211 or view the information database.

American Red Cross

Address: 441 E. 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN  46202
Telephone: Toll Free: 888.684.1441 Phone: 317.684.1441
Email:
Web Site: http://www.redcross.org/
Office Hours:  
Contact Person: Staff Directory
Assistance Available:
  • Disaster Victim Relief
  • Armed Forces Assistance
Additional Information: The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas: Disaster Relief, Supporting America's Military Families, Lifesaving Blood, Health & Safety Services, International Services.
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Lifestream

Address: 520 South 9th Street
Richmond, IN  47374
Telephone: 765.759.1121
Email: mail@lifestreaminc.org
Web Site: http://lifestreaminc.org/wayne-county/
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: Lifestream 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.
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ASPIN

Address: 8440 Woodfield Crossing blvd, Suite 460
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Telephone: 877.313.7215  
Email:
Web Site: http://aspinhealthnavigator.org/
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We have mobile offices with flexible hours.
Contact Person: Iris Hamilton, Health Navigator (Wayne County); Chris Morrison, Regional Supervisor
Assistance Available:
  • Health Insurance Education
Additional Information: Free marketplace education events and offer one -on-one appointment with marketplace questions and application as well as exemption. In addition, we can answer question regarding the Affordable care act, Medicaid, CHIP, HIP and HIP 2.0.
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ASPIREindiana.org

  Address: 600 East Main Street, L-14
    Richmond, IN  47374
  Telephone: 765.962.8742 Care Coordination
FAX:  765.962.8347
765.962.8778 Supportive Care & General Questions
  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: Sonja Hendrickson, Care Coordination Erin Holbert, Testing & Education
  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 Zurwell. 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 contact is Sonja Hendrickson. Her number is (765) 962-8742. She helps 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.

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Birthright of Richmond

Address: 303 South 6th Street
Richmond, IN  47374
Telephone: 765.962.7439 Hotline, available 24/7:  800.550.4900
Email:
Web Site: http://birthright.org/en/landingpage/lp-richmond
Office Hours: Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Debbie or Cathy
Assistance Available:
  • Counseling & Information
  • Medical & Legal Referrals
  • Educational Assistance & Referrals
  • Free Pregnancy Tests
  • Maternity & Baby Clothes
  • Referrals to Social Agencies
Additional Information: The essence of Birthright is love. Birthright is unique and committed to offering free, non-judgmental help to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Birthright offers love, hope and support to each woman, to help her make a realistic plan for her future and the future of her unborn child. Birthright helps any girl or woman regardless of age, race, religion, marital status or financial situation, who is facing an unplanned pregnancy.
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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:
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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.
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Circle U Help Center

Address: 19 North 13th Street, P.O. Box 491
Richmond, IN  47375
Telephone: 765.966.1013
Email: directorcircleu@gmail.com
Web Site: http://circleu.org/
Office Hours:  
Contact Person: Kyle Ingram
Assistance Available:
  • Meals
    Monday 10 am to noon
    Tuesday 10 am to noon
    Saturday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Food Pantry
    2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.,
    patron may come to both pantries.
Additional Information:

No fee is charged for any service.

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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:
Additional Information:

The Head Start Program is an educational program for 3 to 5 year old preschoolers.

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First Steps

Address: 1531 13th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Telephone: 866.644.2454 Toll Free FAX: 812.373.3620
Email: firststepssoutheast@thrive-alliance.org
Web Site: http://www.firststepssoutheast.org or https://www.in.gov/fssa/4655.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.
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Fresh Start Housing, LLC

Address: 212 North 7th Street
Richmond, IN 47374
Telephone: 765.277.6986
Email: SandraR@freshstarthousing.com
Web Site: http://www.freshstarthousing.com/
Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Sandra Roussel
Assistance Available:
  • Housing
  • Training
Additional Information: Fresh Start Housing has been providing long-term transitional housing with supportive services for the past 12 years by moving the working homeless from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. Our Vision is to become a preferred long-term transitional housing service providing education and training throughout Indiana and the United States.
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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://fcwesleyan.org/outreach.php
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:  
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Gateway Hunger Relief Center

Address: 711 Sheridan Streeet
Richmond, IN 47374
Telephone: 765.939.7100
Email: foodpantry@igateway.org
Web Site: http://www.igateway.org/food-pantry/
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: Clients are welcome to come once every thirty days. Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and Fridays 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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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.
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Hope House Addiction Recovery Center

Address: 275 Grove Road, P.O. 1828
Richmond, IN  47375
Telephone: 765.935.3000
Email: hopehouse@richmondhopehouse.org
Web Site: http://www.richmondhopehouse.com/
Office Hours: 24 hours/day; 365 days/year
Contact Person: Ms. Whitney Mays, Program Director
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.

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Hope Ministries Church, Inc.

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.

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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://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.
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Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc. (ICAP)

Address: 2519 East Main Street, Suite 101
P.O. Box 577
Richmond, IN  47374
Telephone: 765.488.2416 FAX: 765.488.2428
Email: icap@icapcaa.org
Web Site: https://www.icapcaa.org/
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Angela Schmaeng / HCV & EAP Outreach Specialist
Assistance Available:
  • Energy Assistance
  • Insurance Navigator
  • Car Seat Safety Program
  • Housing
  • Family Development
Additional Information:

Interlocal Community Action Program will design, sponsor and administer programs that provide help for today and hope for tomorrow.

The Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded grant designed to assist low-income families with the high cost of home energy. It pays a benefit directly into the client's utility account to help offset the higher cost of heat in the winter. Under the State moratorium, once a person has been approved they are protected against disconnect until March 15 of the program year. This applies to regulated utilities only.

The Section 8 Housing Voucher program assists low-income households with a monthly subsidy in a privately owned rental. ICAP administers this program for the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority in Hancock, Rush, Madison, Wayne and Henry counties, excluding the cities of New Castle, Anderson and Elwood. Local housing authorities provide service for these city residents.

Covering Kids & Families is an enrollment assistance program that helps individuals sign up for HIP, Medicaid, Medicaid Family Planning, SNAP and TANF. Income eligibility is determined be FSSA guidelines.

The Family Development program offers strategies to help individuals and families reclaim their self-sufficiency. Through face to face meetings participants are offered the opportunity to build strengths, identify barriers, accomplish goals and make positive life changes. Annual gross income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.

The Car Seat Safety Program provides the community education through private training's, community outreach and referrals. Participates can receive hands on car seat installation training through this program.

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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.
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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.
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Meridian Health Services

Address: 520 South 9th Street
Richmond, IN  47374
Telephone: 765.935.5390
Email:  
Web Site: http://www.meridianhs.org/
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Sayward Salazar or Emily Williamson
Assistance Available:
  • Addicitons Recovery
  • Counseling
  • Family Services
  • Youth Services
  • Health Care Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Substance / Gambling Abuse Recovery
Additional Information:

 

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Open Arms Ministries

Address: 401 East Main Street, PO Box 1012
Richmond, IN  47374
Telephone: 765.973.9391 Fax: 765.973.9394
Email: richmondopenarms@gmail.com
Web Site: https://sites.google.com/site/richmondopenarms/
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Sharlene George, Executive Director
Mary Bledsoe, Assistant to the Director
Brett Kranovich, Board President
Assistance Available:
  • Clearing House & Referral Service
  • Some Financial Assistance
  • Budget Managment Training
Additional Information:

Resource referrals for assistance, some financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility disconnect, and some one time medications. Free laundry assistance with required application, supply bags for the homeless, budget management training, friendly visitor service.

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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:

 

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Reid Health

Address: 1100 Reid Parkway
Richmond, IN  47374
Telephone: 765.983.3000
Email:
Web Site: https://reidhealth.org/
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Person:
Assistance Available:
Additional Information:
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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.
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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.
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Rock Solid Ministries

Address: 1025 East Main Street
Richmond, IN  47374
Telephone: 765.962.5099 765.962.0703
Email: rocksolidministries@comecast.net
Web Site: http://www.rocksolid1024.org/
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.
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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:
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The Salvation Army

Address: P.O. Box 1485, 707 South A Street
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: Administration: Captains Thomas & Cyntia Brockway, Corps Officers/Pastors
Case Work Manager: Pamela Craven
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.

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United Way of Whitewater Valley

Address: 129 South 9th Street
Richmond, IN  47374
Telephone: 765.962.2700
Email: contactus@givetheunitedway.com
Web Site: http://givetheunitedway.com/
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Amber Willeford, 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.
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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: DFR.region10@fssa.IN.gov
Web Site: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/3107.htm
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Person: John Foster, Deputy Regional Manager
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.
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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:
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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YWCA/Genesis

Address: 15 South 11th Street, P.O. Box 2430
Richmond, IN  47375
Telephone: 765.935.3920
Email: beckyywca@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:
  • Counseling
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Victim Advocacy Program
Additional Information:

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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