Owen County

LOCAL ASSISTANCE

Area 10 Agency on Aging

812-876-3383 or 800-844-1010 Call to check eligibility for grocery deliveries.

La Champagne Ministries Food Pantry

(812) 497-1775 Call to make an appointment.

PANTRY

Monday Gosport Food Pantry 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tuesday Spencer Presbyterian Food Pantry 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday Cunot Food Pantry 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Garrard Chapel Food Pantry 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Washington Township Trustee Food Pantry (3rd Wednesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Spencer United Methodist Church 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mark of Discipleship Mission Food Pantry 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thursday Cunot Food Pantry 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Garrard Chapel Food Pantry (2nd & 4th Thursday) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Lighthouse Fellowship Operation Hand Up Food Pantry Spencer Presbyterian Food Pantry 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Friday Spencer United Methodist Church 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

HOUSING &RENTAL ASSISTANCE

Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Financial support for renters experiencing hardship. https://www.indianahousingnow.org/

Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Affordable housing vouchers and rental assistance programs. https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners

Middle Way House Domestic violence shelter and support services. https://www.facebook.com/middlewayhouseowen/

FURNITURE ASSISTANCE

Mark of Discipleship Mission Furniture donations and assistance. 95 W Franklin St, Spencer, IN 47460

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

SCAAP (Southeastern Community Action Program) Energy bill assistance and housing support. https://www.insccap.org/pages/housingchoiceopportunities

Cook Housing – Workforce Housing Affordable housing options for local workers. https://www.myowencountychamber.com/cook

LEGAL & EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

Owen County Public Defender's Office Provides legal defense services for qualifying residents.

WorkOne South Central Employment services, job search assistance, and workforce training. https://www.in.gov/dwd/workonesouthcentral/

Owen County Public Library Free Wi-Fi access for the community. https://owenlib.org/

The Digital Towns Fiber Garden Public Wi-Fi located in Spencer, adjacent to the Owen County Chamber of Commerce.

Purdue Extension Office 180 S Washington St, Spencer Network password provided onsite or by calling 812-829-5020

Indiana Connectivity Program Assistance for residents to access reliable internet. Call: 833-639-8522

https://www.in.gov/ocra/broadband/icp/

Datacasting for Students Educational content broadcast over TV signals to support remote learning. https://ipbs.org/datacasting

Xfinity Internet Essentials Low-cost internet program for qualifying families. https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials

AT&T Access Program Discounted internet service for eligible households. https://www.att.com/internet/access

Lifeline Telephone Assistance Discount program for phone and internet services. https://www.in.gov/oucc/telecommunications/tips-and-publications/lifeline-telephone-assistance/

SUPPORT GROUPS

Owen County Center for Women’s Ministries Support and recovery groups for women. https://cwmhope.org/locations/pages/owen-county-in-cwm

Middle Way House Support groups for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. https://middlewayhouse.org/support-groups/

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Services Resources and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. https://www.alzresourceindiana.org/services-5

AFFORDABLE COUNSELING RESOURCES

Owen County Center for Women’s Ministries Counseling and mental health services for women. https://cwmhope.org/locations/pages/owen-county-in-cwm

Centerstone Behavioral health and counseling services. https://centerstone.org/locations/

Hamilton Center Local mental health and addiction counseling services. https://www.hamiltoncenter.org/locations/owen-county/

SHELTER

Becky's Place – Shelter for Women and Children Phone: 812-275-5773

Middle Way House (Spencer, IN) https://www.facebook.com/middlewayhouseowen/

SUPPORT GROUPS

Becky's Place – Shelter for Women and Children Phone: 812-275-5773

Middle Way House (Spencer, IN) https://www.facebook.com/middlewayhouseowen/

STATEWIDE RESOURCES

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence https://icadvinc.org/

Indiana Criminal Justice Institute – Victim Support https://hopeandhelpin.org/victim-support/

Indiana Legal Services https://www.indianalegalservices.org/

Teen Dating Violence – National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline Text “LOVEIS” to 22522

Human Trafficking – National Human Trafficking Hotline Text 233733

RESOURCES

Centerstone Behavioral health services and counseling. https://centerstone.org/locations/

Hamilton Center Crisis Line 24/7 crisis support. 800-742-0787

Centerstone Crisis Line 24/7 crisis support. 800-344-8802