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INDIANA RESOURCES
Monroe County
- 01PANTRY Pantry 279 Mon–Wed, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sat, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM MCUM Self-Sufficiency Center Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Healing Hands Food Pantry Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Mon: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM only) Bobby's Pantry / Perry Township Trustee Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Richland Township Trustee Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bloomington Township Trustee Mon, Fri: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tues, Wed: 10:00 – 11:30 AM / 12:30 – 3:00 PM Thurs: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Feed the Needy / Second Baptist Church Mon, Tues, Fri, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Wed, Thurs, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Salvation Army of Bloomington Tues: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Thurs: 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM PREPARED MEALS Community Kitchen of Monroe County (Main & Express) Mon–Sat, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Shalom Center Mon–Fri, 8:00 – 9:00 AM / 12:00 – 1:30 PM Wheeler Mission Center for Men Daily: 7:00 – 8:00 AM 12:00 – 1:00 PM 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- 02SHELTER New Hope Family Shelter (812) 334-9840 1140 South Morton Street, Bloomington, IN 47403 CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES Binkley House Emergency Youth Shelter (https://www.findhelp.org/youth-services-bureau---monroe-county--bloomington-in--binkley-house-emergency-youth-shelter-services/6359014725386240?postal=47401)Provides emergency shelter for youth ages 8–17 facing homelessness, crisis, or abuse.. (812)-349-2506 615 South Adams Street, Bloomington, IN 47403 FURNITURE ASSISTANCE (Affordable Furniture) ReStore by Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County (https://monroecountyhabitat.org/restore/) Affordable used furniture and household items. Salvation Army Family Store (https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/bloomingtonIN/thriftstore/) Thrift store offering discounted furniture and essentials. Thrift Store by Opportunity House (https://ophousethrift.org/) Low-cost furniture and clothing for community members. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Love Fund – First United Church Emergency financial support for Bloomington residents. Love Fund - First United Church serving Bloomington, IN | findhelp.org (https://findhelp.org/) Veteran Financial Assistance Program Support services and aid for veterans in need. Get Assistance – Salute, Inc. Financial aid for various emergency needs. Township Assistance Local support through Bloomington Township programs. Home - Bloomington Township (https://www.bloomingtontownship.in.gov/) Energy Assistance Program – SCCAP Help with energy bills for qualifying households. Energy Assistance Program – IHCDA State-funded energy support services. IHCDA: Energy Assistance Program (EAP)(https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters)
- 03COMMUNITY RESOURCES Eviction Prevention Project () Support and resources for tenants facing eviction in Indiana. Housing & Eviction Prevention Project – Bloomington Housing Authority () Local housing assistance and eviction prevention for Monroe County residents. VITAL Tutoring – Monroe County Public Library () Free one-on-one tutoring for adults (age 17+) in reading, math, English, and job skills. Legal Advocacy – Middle Way House () Support navigating legal systems related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and housing. Indiana Legal Services () Free civil legal aid for eligible low-income individuals throughout Indiana. WorkOne South Central (https://www.in.gov/dwd/workonesouthcentral/) Employment services including job search help, training, and career counseling.
- 04RESOURCES Free Wi-Fi Hotspot Map – Bloomington () Interactive map of free public Wi-Fi hotspots throughout Bloomington. Lifeline Program – Discounted Internet or Phone () Federal program offering discounted phone or internet service to eligible low-income households. AT&T Lifeline Landline Service () Discounted AT&T landline service for qualified households through the Lifeline program.
- 05SUPPORT GROUPS NAMI Support Groups () Free peer-led groups for individuals living with mental illness and for their families. Includes NAMI Recovery Support Group and Family Support Group. AFFORDABLE COUNCELING OPTIONS Bloomington Center for Connection (https://www.bloomingtoncenterforconnection.org/) Offers affordable, relational-based therapy for individuals, families, and groups. Sliding scale available. FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Ivy Tech Special Program Counseling Services () Free counseling and mental health support for Ivy Tech students. IU CBT Clinic (https://psych.indiana.edu/clinics/cbt-clinic) Low-cost therapy using evidence-based cognitive-behavioral methods for IU students and the public. CAPS Support Groups (https://healthcenter.indiana.edu/counseling/) Indiana University’s Counseling and Psychological Services offers identity-based and topic-specific group therapy.
- 06PROTECTIVE & EMERGENCY SERVICE Protective Order Assistance Partnership (https://www.monroeprosecutor.us/prevention-education/domestic-violence/protective-order-assistance-partnership/) Help with filing protective orders, safety planning, and legal support. Becky’s Place – Shelter for Women and Children Emergency shelter and services for women and children. 812-275-5773 SUPPORT GROUPS Middle Way House Support Groups (https://middlewayhouse.org/support-groups/)Confidential, trauma-informed groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Becky’s Place – Shelter for Women and Children Offers support services and referrals. 812-275-5773 STATEWIDE RESOURCES Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) (https://icadvinc.org/) Statewide advocacy and support for survivors of domestic violence. Indiana Criminal Justice Institute – Victim Support (https://hopeandhelpin.org/victim-support/) Resources and programs for crime victims, including shelter and legal aid. Indiana Legal Services (https://www.indianalegalservices.org/) Free legal help for eligible low-income Hoosiers on civil matters. Teen Dating Violence – National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline Text LOVEIS to 22522 for 24/7 confidential help. Human Trafficking – National Human Trafficking Hotline Text 233733 for support or to report suspected trafficking.
- 07RECOVERY RECOURCES Indiana Center for Recovery (ICR) (https://m4.havenhealthmgmt.org/?utm_campaign=HHM_PMAX&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&/&utm_term=&utm_content=/&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9Km3BhDjARIsAGUb4nwTIQeNbrizdKSU4tPX4HvI6slMPnVlAHy9nFz1gIjyec9-Awx4EFIaAkCVEALw_wcB) Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, mental health services, and detox. Boca Recovery Center – Bloomington (https://bocarecoverycenter.com/location/bloomington-drug-rehab/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp&utm_content=bloomington) Accredited drug and alcohol rehab center offering detox, inpatient care, and specialized treatment plans. IU Health Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center (https://iuhealth.org/find-locations/addiction-treatment-recovery-center-iu-health-bloomington-hospital?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Yext&y_source=1_MTI5Mjg4MjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) Provides outpatient addiction treatment, medication-assisted therapy, and recovery coaching. CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine – Bloomington (https://www.cleanslatecenters.com/locations/indiana/bloomington/) Outpatient treatment with a focus on medication-assisted recovery (MAT) for opioid and alcohol addiction. Courage to Change Sober Living (https://www.couragetochangehouse.org/) Supportive sober living homes that promote accountability and stability in recovery. AA Meetings near Bloomington (https://findrecovery.com/aa_meetings/in/) Directory of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in and around Bloomington, updated regularly.
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