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1 Elkhart Resource Directory Elkhart, IN Elkhart County PMEP Study BRAVE Lab 2 Table of Contents Addiction Recovery 3 Child Care 4 Employment 5 Food and Clothing 6 Housing/Shelters 8 Legal Services 9 Medical/Dental Care 10 Mental Health Counseling 13 Prenatal Services 14 Emergency/Important Phone Numbers 15 3 Addiction Recovery Alcoholics Anonymous - Serenity Hall The Elkhart Area Central Service Office is “an AA service office that involves partnership among Groups in our community—just as AA groups themselves are partnerships of the individuals. It exists to aid the groups in their common purpose of carrying the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers.” Address: 949 ½ Middlebury St, Elkhart IN 46516 Phone: (574) 295-8188 Center for Problem Resolution The Center’s goal is to effectively treat alcohol and drug-addicted clients in an outpatient setting. They also offer domestic violence prevention programming specifically focusing on a Batterers Intervention Program. Behavioral Healthcare of Northern Indiana th Address: 211 South 5 St, Elkhart IN Phone: (574) 294-7447 CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine CleanSlate is a multi-state medical group that provides effective treatment for the chronic disease of addiction, primarily alcohol and opioid use disorders. We partner with local care providers to ensure patients have access to all the resources they need, including supportive counseling and clear accountability. Address: 1004 Parkway Ave, Elkhart IN Phone: (574) 218-7131 Elkhart Addiction Recovery Center ARC provides outpatient services that are related to the misuse of one or more substances. Enrollment in one of our programs requires a current clinical evaluation from a recognized addictions provider. Program length and intensity is aligned to the severity of the identified problem. Address: 204 S. Main St, Elkhart IN 46515 Phone: (574) 293-1086 4 Oaklawn Oaklawn offers specialized addictions treatment programs for adolescents and adults in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. Our programs are designed to treat complex addictions, in addition to traditional addictions treatment. Services can include those who are addicted to more than one substance, people who have failed in other programs or people who are also facing a mental illness. Address: 2600 Oakland Ave, Elkhart IN 46517 Phone: (574) 533-1234 SPA Ministry Homes At SPA we are concerned with heart change, not just behavior modification. We believe that true change is a process that requires time and most importantly, a relationship with Jesus Christ. That’s why we offer a 12- month, 24/7 supervised, Christ-centered, residential treatment program. We provide services to women 18 and older who are impacted by painful life experiences and destructive behaviors such as drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Address: 23221 Old US 20 East, Elkhart, IN 46516 Phone: 574-333-3150 Child Care Boys and Girls Club – The Brady Center The Boys & Girls Club seeks to provide academic support for all Club members. During the after school program the Learning Center is available for members to work on their school assigned homework, read, and participate in other academic support programs. The Boys & Girls Club also seeks to provide opportunities for all Club members to explore the fine arts, healthy lifestyles, and character and leadership development. Address: 1027 McPherson St., Elkhart Phone: 574-295-6838 Brightpoint- Elkhart County Family Support Center The childcare assistance program helps families afford quality childcare for children younger than 13. Parents must be working, going to school, or receiving job training to qualify. Please visit the website below for more information. Address: 1900 Berry St. Suite H, Elkhart, IN 46516 Phone: 800-589-2264 Website: https://mybrightpoint.org/index.php/get-help/family-self-sufficiency/child-care-assistance/ 5 Elkhart Child Development Center Our mission is to provide high-quality childcare and educational services to children of lower income families in Elkhart County, which includes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the child, while strengthening the family unit. Address: 2121 Prairie Street, Elkhart IN 56517 Phone: 574-293-5316 Employment/Continuing Education Church Community Services Church Community Services is a faith-based agency helping people of Elkhart County weather life’s storms and build more secure futures through emergency assistance (with rent and utilities) and intensive job and life- skills training. We also operate a food pantry. Address: 907 Oakland Ave, Elkhart IN Phone: 574-295-3673 Website: https://www.churchcommunityservices.org/about-us/ Elkhart Community Schools – Community Education Community Education through Elkhart Community Schools offers a variety of programs for adults living in Elkhart County. The first is the Continuing Education Programs, which provide classes that can help you advance your career and keep you up to date with the latest technology, such as AutoCAD, Medical Terminology and HVACR. They also offer Adult Education / High School Equivalency preparation and testing as well as English as a Second Language Courses Address: 2424 California Rd, Elkhart IN 46514 Phone: (574) 262-5678 HEA Adult Education HEA assists community partners in developing Networks and Pilot Programs to provide pathways to high- demand post-secondary credentials, advanced careers, and increased earnings while responding to the workforce needs of local industry. A collaboration between industry, adult education programs, government, and post-secondary institutions is leading to new opportunities for all adults, regardless of educational level, to pursue meaningful career pathways or advance their current careers. Address: 1396 Benham Ave, Suite A, Elkhart IN 46515 Phone: (866) 898-3908 or (260) 463-4381 6 Indiana Department of Workforce Development - WorkOne Assists individuals with unemployment issues, job placement services available. Veteran’s representative available by appointment. They also offer CityRider which is a card that allows transportation services for discounted prices Address: 430 Waterfall Dr., Elkhart IN 46516 Phone: (574) 295-0105 Real Services – Family Development Program This program offers various types of assistance to low income families who are willing and able to move toward self-sufficiency. Case Management provides information in the following areas: referrals for assistance, career guidance, vocation training, job seeking skills, finance/budgeting, complete basic education, housing/home ownership, child care resources, video library, nutrition, home care/management, parenting, time management and improving self confidence. Address: 500 N. Nappanee, Suite 4A, Elkhart IN 46514 Phone: (574) 322-4185 Food and Clothing Church Community Services Church Community Services is a faith-based agency helping people of Elkhart County weather life’s storms and build more secure futures through emergency assistance (with rent and utilities) and intensive job and life-skills training. We also operate a food pantry. Please visit the website below for more information on opening hours for each program. Address: 907 Oakland Ave, Elkhart IN Phone: 574-295-3673 Website: https://www.churchcommunityservices.org/about-us/ Church without Walls: Clothing and Food Pantry Resources include free clothing, winter coats and shoes for all ages of residents. In addition, the site may have perishable and nonperishable food for persons in need. Open on Thursdays from 10am-12pm Address: 731 Wagner Ave Elkhart, IN Phone: (574)293-0776 7 Faith Community Church Runs a nonprofit clothing and food pantry. The location may have baby, children's, adult, and maternity clothing, among other supplies. Families can select free gently used clothing for infants, children and adults. Open on Tuesdays from 1-2:30 pm and Saturdays from 10-11:30 am Address: 30046 County Road 16 Elkhart, IN 46516 Phone: (574) 674-8494 Faith Mission of Elkhart Faith Mission of Elkhart, Inc. is a Christian social service agency, which provides food, shelter, clothing and other services for homeless individuals. Address: 801 Benham Ave, Elkhart IN Phone: (574) 293-3406 Family & Social Services Administration Offers a variety of programs offered to assist families including: TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid Address: 1120 N. Main Street, Suite 201, Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone: (800) 403-0864 Website: www.fssabenefits.in.gov Guidance Ministries Baby clothing, food and hygiene items are typically offered. They also provide a shower and washer and dryer facility to those living directly on the streets. Many come in in the morning to drink a cup of coffee, check their messages and mail, take a hot shower and then go to the chapel to lie down on one of the pews for a nap. Address: 216 N. Second St, Elkhart IN 46515 Phone: (574) 296- 7192 New Hope United Methodist Church of Elkhart County Clothing, household items, free toiletries and more may be offered from the clothing bank. Also offer support groups for drug use. Address: 28765 County Road 4 West Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone: (574) 262-9341 ext. 397 8 Salvation Army The Elkhart Salvation Army provides many types of assistance programs to the people in Elkhart, Lagrange and Steuben counties. We have utility, rent, and Christmas assistance programs. Our Food Pantry is available to those in need of supplemental pantry items. It offers a large selection of both perishable and non-perishable items. In order to receive Food Pantry assistance, one must have: Indiana
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