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COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY PROVIDED BY THE CLAY COUNTY STEP AHEAD COUNCIL 2004
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1. ADULT EDUCATION ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES/GED TESTING ADULT SECONDARY CREDIT PROGRAM CLAY COUNTY LITERACY PROGRAM COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE AND NUTRITION PROGRAM EXTENSION HOMEMAKER CLUBS INDIANA BUSINESS COLLEGE IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE
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ADULT EDUCATION
NAME OF AGENCY:
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES/GED TESTING
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-2536 812-446-4120, Ext. 1702
FAX:
812-442-5165
CONTACT PERSON:
Diane Jones Linda Webster (GED Testing)
PURPOSE:
Free adult basic education, GED preparation, math, reading and writing review is offered for individuals, 16 years and older, through individual, small group and computer assisted instruction. For GED testing, pre-register at Cumberland Academy, 5 W. Knight Dr., Brazil. Cost For the test is $60.00.
NAME OF AGENCY:
ADULT SECONDARY CREDIT PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
Cumberland Academy 5 W. Knight Drive Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-4120
FAX:
812-446-4120
CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Ann Reed
PURPOSE:
Individuals who are 16 years and older may earn credits toward receiving a regular high school diploma.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY LITERACY COALITION
ADDRESS:
Brazil Public Library Annex 11 N. Walnut St. Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-1331, Ext. 127
CONTACT PERSON:
Marty Bell, Coordinator
HOURS:
Mon., Wed., Thurs.—1-5 p.m.
PURPOSE:
One to one tutoring for improving or learning to read. No cost to learner.
NAME OF AGENCY:
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
Clay County Courthouse 609 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-448-9041, Ext. 042
FAX:
812-448-8309
CONTACT PERSON:
Peggy Davis, Consumer Family Sciences
PURPOSE:
Contact three specialists for research-based assistance in: home and family, classes given in parenting, fatherhood, eighteen extension homemaker clubs, in-school programs for responsible youth development, youth/4-H, five hundred youth enrolled in educational activity-based clubs. Community development/agriculture/horticulture. Many free publications available in all areas.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
EXTENSION HOMEMAKER CLUBS
ADDRESS:
Cooperative Extension Services 609 E. National Ave., Rm. 209 Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9041
CONTACT PERSON:
Peggy Davis, CFS Educator
PURPOSE:
Extension Homemaker Clubs offer continuing education to meet needs of the family, home, and community in an everchanging world. By providing informal educational opportunities, the organization broadens members’ horizons and provides in-depth information in specific interest areas.
NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA BUSINESS COLLEGE
ADDRESS:
3175 S. Third Place Terre Haute, IN 47802
PHONE:
812-232-4458
PURPOSE:
Degrees and certificates, day and evening classes, job placement assistance and financial aid available for those who qualify.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE
ADDRESS:
7999 South US Highway 41 Terre Haute, IN 47802
PHONE:
1-800-377-4882 or 812-299-1121
WEBSITE:
www.goivytech.net
CONTACT PERSON:
Karen E. Henderson, Director of Marketing and Communications
PURPOSE:
The Wabash Valley Region offers courses in Terre Haute at the above address as well as eight other sites across the Wabash Valley. Credit programs offered include Accounting, Aviation Technology, Avionics, Automotive, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Design Technology, Early Childhood Education, Electronics and Computer Technology, General Studies, Human Services, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Office Administration, Paramedic Science, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology and Visual Communications. Corporate and Continuing Education Services (CCES), located at Ivy Tech’s Indiana Center of Aviation Technology, provides non-credit continuing education courses for professional development, personal development, maintenance, safety, and computer training. The department offers contract training to businesses to help their employees in the areas of professional development, worker skills, pre-employment services. Assessment and testing delivery in many areas is made available through CCED’s Workforce Certification Center. Over 2,400 computer-based training programs are offered through the center. CCES also has conferencing, video, and other high-tech services available to the community.
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2. CHILD CARE 4-C (COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE FOR THE WABASH VALLEY, INC.) CHILDCARE NETWORK (DIVISION OF HEADSTART)
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CHILDCARE NAME OF AGENCY:
4-C (COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILDCARE FOR THE WABASH VALLEY, INC.)
ADDRESS:
1520 North 19th Street Terre Haute, IN 47807
WEBSITE:
4c-wabashvalley.com
PHONE:
812-232-3952 or 1-800-886-3952
FAX:
812-232-1731
CONTACT PERSON:
Karen Harding
PURPOSE:
4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care for the Wabash Valley, Inc.) is not for profit agency whose mission is to research, plan, and coordinate child care solutions and to educate consumers, providers, and the general public about child care issues and the importance of quality child care and early education.
CALL FOR:
Assistance locating childcare Information about quality child cares Assistance paying for child care Information on how to become a licensed childcare provider Resources for child care providers
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CHILDCARE NETWORK (DIVISION OF HEADSTART)
ADDRESS:
800 W. Jackson St. Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-1103, Ext. 623
CONTACT PERSON:
Rhonda Galloway. Rhonda also is the Health & Safety Director
PURPOSE:
Enroll Headstart children (income eligible) that are in provider’s homes. Mentor with child appropriate activities, classroom and home arrangements, health and safety material. Stipend paid to providers for enrolled children.
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3. COUNSELING & SUPPORT CLAY COUNTY GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP COVENANT CARE COUNSELING CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER FIRST STEPS, S.P.O.E. (SYSTEMS POINT OF ENTRY) FIRST STEPS/STEP AHEAD COUNCIL HAMILTON CENTER, INC. HEALTHY FAMILIES OF CLAY COUNTY INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES, INC. PROBATION DEPARTMENT CLAY CO. INDIANA COUNCIL ON AGED & AGING, INC. THE VILLAGES VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WRAP AROUND OF CLAY AND OWEN COUNTIES CLAY COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS VIGO COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS
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COUNSELING & SUPPORT
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP
ADDRESS:
Not currently active. However, can attend meetings in Terre Haute.
PHONE:
812-443-7576 (Arletta Kellar) or 812-237-8282 or 812-237-4381
PURPOSE:
A group of grandparents raising their grandchildren who like to gather once a month with others in the same situation. Clay County residents may attend Terre Haute meetings.
NAME OF AGENCY:
COVENANT CARE COUNSELING
ADDRESS:
1002 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834
CONTACT PERSON:
Sherry Dicer, MS, LMHC
PHONE:
443-7001
PURPOSE:
Covenant Care Counseling is an organization established to provide professional Christian counseling services which contribute to harmonious family relationships, strengthen the positive values in family life, promote healthy personality development, and assist in satisfactory social functioning of various individuals and family members. Individual, couple, or family sessions are available for children, youth, or adults. Fees are based on a sliding scale, ranging from $20 - $80.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER
ADDRESS:
20 N. Meridian St. Brazil, IN 47834
CONTACT:
Melissa James
PHONE:
812-448-3948 (Monday through Thursday, 12-4 p.m.) Hotline: 448-3444 Contact also at 812-234-8059, 1527 Poplar St. Terre Haute
PURPOSE:
Free pregnancy tests. Counseling. Baby and maternity Clothes. Baby furniture. Various support groups. Free HIV test (no needle). Post-abortion counseling.
NAME OF AGENCY:
FIRST STEPS, S.P.O.E. (SYSTEMS POINT OF ENTRY)
ADDRESS:
500 Eighth Avenue P.O. Box 4323 Terre Haute, IN 47804-0323
PHONE:
1-877-860-0413 or 812-231-8342
FAX:
812-231-8166
WEBSITE:
[email protected]
CONTACT PERSON:
Dawn Carlson
PURPOSE:
When family members or other service providers are concerned about a child’s development, they can make a referral. The Intake Coordinator can assist parents of children birth through 2 years to access service providers who develop, along with parents, an individualized family service plan. This is an action plan for services a child and family will receive. All the names of service providers for OT, PT, Speech Therapies, Developmental Therapies are Available. Service Coordinator information also available.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY CO. FIRST STEPS/STEP AHEAD COUNCIL
ADDRESS:
501 E. Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-2006
FAX:
448-2006
CONTACT PERSON:
Caroline McCullough, Coordinator
PURPOSE:
To streamline services to families and children by allowing agencies and parents to work together. Provide networking and collaboration to give Clay County families and children a “Step Ahead.” Provide local input into state programs that affect Clay County families.
NAME OF AGENCY:
HAMILTON CENTER, INC.
ADDRESS:
1211 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8801 Emergency 24 hour number-1-800-742-0787
FAX:
812-446-5302
CONTACT PERSON:
Scheduling of appointments may be done through secretarial staff. Katheryn Ocampo, Ph.D.
PURPOSE:
Hamilton Center, Inc., is a regional behavioral health system serving central and west central Indiana. Offices are currently located in Clay, Vigo, Greene, Owen, Marion, Hendricks, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan and Vermillion counties. The organization offers a continuum of care for children, adolescents and adults and provides the community with a broad array of behavioral health and rehabilitation services which includes: outpatient services, case management, family support and preservation services, adult inpatient services, addiction groups and individual treatment, psychiatric and residential services. A sliding fee scale is available.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
HEALTHY FAMILIES OF CLAY COUNTY
ADDRESS:
800 W. Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
443-7103 Ext. 601
FAX:
812-442-0975
CONTACT PERSON:
Donna Whitmer
PURPOSE:
Healthy Families Indiana has been developed as a statewide initiative to address the questions, concerns and stresses that confront new parents. The program can offer practical information in the following areas: recognizing and caring for babies’ needs, making home “baby safe,” encouraging normal development in the baby, caring for parents’ needs. Additional information and support are available on such issues as: budgeting and finance, transportation, ways to continue education, employment, community services, and child development.
NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES, INC. INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE
ADDRESS:
151 N. Delaware St. Suite 1800, Market Square Center Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE:
1-800-869-1012
PURPOSE:
Divorces. Interview over phone, Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. Legal Assistance. Telephone interviews. Monday and Friday mornings, beginning at 9 a.m. Be prompt in calling close to 9 a.m. No criminal cases , fee generating cases.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS:
Clay Co. Courthouse, 3rd Floor 609 E. National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9033 (Adults) or 448-9034 (Juveniles)
CONTACT PERSONS:
Steven Bell for adults; Cathy Judd for juveniles.
PURPOSE:
The Clay County Probation Department is divided into two divisions: adult and juvenile. The purpose of both is to provide supervision and referral services to clients ordered placed on probation in lieu of detention or incarceration by both the Circuit and Superior Courts.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY CO. INDIANA COUNCIL ON AGED & AGING
ADDRESS:
120 S. Franklin Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8848
PURPOSE:
Home bound meals provided for seniors and disabled. Center Dining Room meals for seniors at a donation cost. Lunch only, Monday through Friday. Activities and Area 7 Program information available.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
THE VILLAGES
ADDRESS:
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE AND FAX:
812-448-9104
CONTACT PERSON:
Kathy Stagg
PURPOSE:
Therapeutic foster care, adoption, transitional living (teens being emancipated) and home based family services.
NAME OF AGENCY:
VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
Clay County Courthouse 609 E. National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9028
PURPOSE:
Offers support to victims of crime. The program provides crisis counseling, support groups, accompaniment through court proceedings, help with restitution requests and filing of compensation claims.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
WRAPAROUND OF CLAY AND OWEN COUNTIES
ADDRESS:
120 West Jackson St., Apt. 908 Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-236-7683—Kathy Iliff (An 800 number will be added in the near future.) 448-8801—Kathy Ocampo
FAX:
446-5302
E-MAIL:
[email protected] [email protected]
CONTACT PERSONS:
Kathy Iliff/Kathy Ocampo
PURPOSE:
Wraparound is a community-based program, implementing a System of Care for Clay and Owen counties. Wraparound is available as support for families, when traditional services have not met the family’s needs. Community partners (such as agencies, churches, schools, neighborhoods, and individuals) come together to form family teams that develop creative solutions with families.
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CLAY COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS Addiction and Substance Use Alcoholics Anonymous Epworth Church, Monday at 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Harmony Group, Cooper Towers Activity Room, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Cancer American Cancer Society of Clay County Charlotte 812-232-2679 #1 ‘Look Good Feel Better’—Female cancer patients, one class per quarter. Make-up donated. Call Cheryl Kuchinskas at Union Hospital. 812-238-7368 #2 ‘I Can Cope’—Two times a year, a series of 4-8 classes for new cancer patients. They discuss causes, dispel myths, and discuss issues. Call Cheryl Kuchinskas at Union Hospital. 812-238-7368 #3 ‘Fresh Start’—Quit smoking. Series of 4 sessions. Call Kim Hauser at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. 812-446-2675 #4 Transportation Programs—These are for cancer patients. Ages 18-59 years old Area 7-812-232-2675 Nutrient drink available, free of charge to pick up. Wigs, turbans, scarves free at Lynn’s Pharmacy. #5 ‘Living in Full Everyday’—Second Monday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. 1513 N. Center Street, Terre Haute Mastectomy Support Group St. Vincent Clay Hospital—Jean Sneddon Martin 812-448-2675 Reach For Recovery—Lynn’s Pharmacy 812-446-2381 Child Support A.C.E.S.—812-446-2237 Child Support Collections—Peggy Carroll Children With Disabilities
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Parent to Parent Support Group—For parents of children with disabilities Meetings—3rd Tuesday of each month at the West Central Village Community Center, 601 West Central Avenue, Brazil For information, call 812-877-3852. *Childcare is available. Please call one week prior to meeting to reserve childcare. Autism Support Group Forest Park Elementary School For information, contact Pam Miller at 448-8434. Diabetes Diabetes Support/Education Programs St. Vincent Clay Hospital—3rd Thursday each month, 1:30 p.m. Kim Hauser—812-448-2675 Diabetic Education Dr. Buell’s office, Clay City, IN Each Monday For information, call 812-939-2143. Dieting Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 765-672-8303 Domestic Violence Support Group Clay County Tuesday mornings—Brazil YMCA at 225 East Kruzan St, Brazil, 10-11:30 a.m. Contact CODA at 812-442-6761. These meetings are for women in and out of abusive relationships. Meetings are open and confidential. There is no cost. A safe place for mutual support, knowledge, strength and caring. Sponsored and facilitated by the Council on Domestic Abuse, Inc. (CODA) For more information call 1-800-566-2632.
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Pregnancy/Parenting Crisis Pregnancy Center 20 North Meridian Street Brazil, IN 47834 812-448-3948 Office 812-448-3444 Crisis Line
[email protected] Melissa James, Client Services #1 ‘Encouraging Mothers Together’—Support and discussion about pregnancy for the first time mother, and the many questions all mothers have. Ask about the Special Baby Bed Program. 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Center #2 Tender Years Parenting Classes’—Learn more about health and nutrition, child safety, developing quality time, creating memories and how to keep your cool. It’s a time for listening and sharing of goals, desires and concerns for yourself and your children. 1st Monday each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Christ Community Church located on North Highway 59. Childcare will be provided. #3 ‘After Abortion’—One on one couseling offerd for the emotional and physical changes after having an abortion. Call the center to set up your personal appointment. #4 ‘Is Parenting For Me Now?’—Pregnant and considering adoption— information and discussion with a staff member about the many questions you may have about placing your child for adoption. Subjects—basic decision making; looking at adoption; a place to call home. Call the center to get more information and set up an appointment with a staff member.
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Vigo County Support Group Listing Addiction and Substance Use Alcoholics Anonymous Call 812-234-0827 Narcotics Anonymous Wabash Valley Please call 812-231-3718 Al-Anon Call 812-235-0688 Arthritis Foundation Call 812-877-3727 Radical Recovery—Alateen Call 812-238-9882 Step by Step Al-Anon Call 812-238-9882 ALS Lou Gehrig Disease Vigo County Public Library 812-232-1113 6:30-8:00 p.m., 2nd Monday of each month Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Family Support Group 486 First Avenue, Terre Haute 812-232-4627 10-11:30 a.m., 1st Wednesday each month at Vigo County Public Library 7-9 p.m., 1st Thursday at Vigo County Public Library Amputee Support Group Health South, 501 E. St. Anthony Drive 812-235-5656 7 p.m., 4th Monday of each month Arthritis Foundation Call 812-877-3727
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Bereavement Bereavement Support Services and Monthly Support Group Hospice of the Wabash Valley 600 South First Street, Terre Haute—812-234-2515 or 800-216-5692 The Compassionate Friends For the bereaved parents and siblings Call 812-466-5529 RTS Bereavement Services Parent Support Group For parents coping with death through miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death For information, please call Sue Hoopingarner—812-238-4978 Going On Support Group—For the loss of a loved one For information, please call Bill Bauer—812-238-7504 Blind Good Cheer Club for the Blind 2nd Wednesday of each month Please call Betty—812-234-2792 Sight Loss Support Group For the blind, partially sighted, losing sight, spouses, friends and interested people P.O. Box 106, Terre Haute, IN 47808 Call 812-234-8373 or 812-234-7302 Blood Pressure Free Blood Pressure Check Westridge Health Care; please call 812-232-3311 Brain Injury Wabash Valley Brain Injury Support Group 3rd Wednesday of each month Call 812-236-4114 Head Injury Union Hospital—812-238-7362
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Cancer American Cancer Society—Reach to Recovery 705 Putnam, Terre Haute—812-232-2679 Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Group YWCA 951 Dresser Drive, Terre Haute—812-232-3358 L.I.F.E. Cancer Support Group Please call 812-238-7368 Look Good Feel Better—Female cancer patients Make-up donated Union Hospital, Cheryl Kuchinskas—812-238-7368 I Can Cope—new cancer patients Two times a year series. 4 to 8 classes about causes, dispels myths, issues of interest. Union Hospital, Cheryl Kuchinskas—812-238-7368 Prostate Cancer Survivor Group Please call 812-238-7368 Regional Hospital Support Groups Cancer Center/Regional—812-237-9326 Cardiac Cardiac Rehabilitation Spouse Group Please call 812-238-7578 Mended Hearts Support Group For people who have had heart related illness and their spouses Please call 812-238-7463 Union Hospital Support Group Union Hospital, Cardiac Conference Room North Seventh Street, Terre Haute 3rd Thursday monthly at 2 p.m. Call 238-7578 Caregivers Caregivers Support Group Please call 812-238-7362
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Children/Parenting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Please call 812-237-8282 Mothers of Multiples Parenting discussion on twins and triplets Please call 812-877-7950 Single Parent Support Group Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., YWCA, Terre Haute Please call 812-238-7301 Parent Support Group for Children with All special needs For information contact Vigo County Mental Health Association, 812-232-5681 Parenting Support Group 14th & Chestnut Community Center 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month For information, call 812-232-5681 Mothering as a Career Club Please call 812-894-0053 Well-Child Clinic Nursing Division of Vigo County Health Department Please call 812-462-3446 Deaf Friends of Deaf 3rd Friday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. YMCA, 200 South 6th Street, Terre Haute—812-232-3358 Depression Mental Health Association Depression Support Group Please call 812-232-5681 Depression Support Group 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.—Vigo Co. Public Library Please call 812-234-8182
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Diabetes Diabetic Support Group 1st Monday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. Vigo County Public Library, 1 Library Square, Terre Haute—812-232-1113 Diabetes Class Community Diabetes Education Center Please call 812-242-3350 Union Hospital Dietary Class 2nd Thursday monthly at 2 p.m. Union Hospital Cardiac Conference Room, North 7th Street, Terre Haute Call 812-238-7000, Ext. 5396 Epilepsy Epilepsy Awareness Union Hospital North 7th Street, Terre Haute—812-238-7000 Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia New Health South Support Group 10 a.m. to Noon every third Saturday Please call 812-235-5656 Fibromyalgia Support Group Please call 812-238-0897 or 812-894-2074 Gambling Gamblers Anonymous Please call 812-466-9955 HIV/AIDS Support Group Please call 812-238-1561 Medical Services for Persons at the Poverty Level/No Insurance St. Ann Clinic Please call 812-232-7447
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Mental Illness National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Wabash Affiliate Please call 812-232-6015 (daytime) or 812-877-9950 (evening) Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Resource Group For those with Schizophrenia and/or related illnesses Please call 812-232-5681 Stroke Stroke, New Health South Support Group 3rd Wednesday each month, 7 to 8 p.m. 510 East St. Anthony Drive, Terre Haute—812-235-5656 Union Hospital Stroke Victims Support Group Please call 812-238-7362 Tourette’s Syndrome Tourette’s Syndrome Support Group Please call 812-495-5288 Transportation Programs Ages 18-59 years—Area 7 Please call 812-232-2675 Weight Loss Overeaters Anonymous Please call 800-589-6262 Take Off Pounds Sensibly Please call 812-232-4751 Food Addicts Anonymous Please call 812-232-4320 or 812-236-0247
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4. EDUCATION CLAY CITY RESOURCE CENTER CLAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS/SPECIAL SERVICES CLAY COUNTY HEADSTART PROJECT RESPECT LEAAP PROGRAM (LINKING EDUCATION TO ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, AND PRESCHOOLERS) LEAAP CENTER (LINKING EDUCATION TO ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, AND PRESCHOOLERS EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
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EDUCATION
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY CITY RESOURCE CENTER
ADDRESS:
710 Front Street Clay City, IN 47841
PHONE:
1-866-939-4104 or 812-939-4104
FAX:
812-939-1325
CONTACT PERSON:
Susan Blila
PURPOSE:
Early Headstart provides services to pregnant women and families with children ages birth to 3 years. Headstart provides a home based option and a preschool classroom for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Eligibility is based on federal guidelines adjusted to family size as well as need of family. No fee is charged. Services provided include education, health, social services, and parent involvement.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, SPECIAL SERVICES
ADDRESS:
800 S. Alabama Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8036
FAX:
448-1613
CONTACT PERSON:
Rhonda Lawrence
PURPOSE:
The Special Services Office serves students with disabilities. Each student has an individualized education plan that is implemented at one of the schools. Various programs are offered at the elementary and secondary levels. A preschool program serves children ages 3 to 5.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
BRAZIL HEADSTART
ADDRESS:
800 W. Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-1103 Ext. 621
FAX:
812-442-0975
CONTACT PERSON:
Tina French for enrollment
PURPOSE:
Headstart services to children 3-5 years old are offered through a home based program, center based program and a childcare network program through your childcare provider. Headstart services are free of charge to income eligible families.
NAME OF AGENCY:
PROJECT RESPECT
ADDRESS:
Cooperative Extension Services 609 E. National Ave., Rm. 209 Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9041
CONTACT PERSON:
Sherry Dicer
PURPOSE:
Project RESPECT (Reducing Early Sex and Pregnancy by Educating Children and Teens) promotes healthy youth development through education and support for responsible sexual choices. With the cooperation of Clay Community Schools, adolescents are educated about the benefits of sexual abstinence until marriage and the importance of parent-teen communication through Creating Positive Relationships (CPR) Curriculum taught in middle and high school health classes. The infant stimulators and an extensive video library, offering instruction on a variety of adolescent issues, are also available for community use by agencies or individuals.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
LEAAP CENTER (LINKING ADUCATION TO ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, AND PRESCHOOLERS)
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-2536
FAX:
812-5165
WEBSITE:
www.clay.k12.in.us/leaap
CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Yelton
PURPOSE:
The LEAAP Center houses preschool classes for children Ages 3-5 funded by the CAPE (Community Alliances to Promote Education) grant, Title I, and Special Education. Speech services for children ages 3-5, the Step Ahead office, and a meeting room for community organizations and committees are also provided. Adult Basic Education/ GED preparation classes are offered at this site along with the Even Start Family Literacy program. In addition, classes for college credit and continuing education including distance learning are conducted at the LEAAP Center.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
LEAAP PROGRAM (LINKING EDUCATION TO ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS,AND PRESCHOOLERS)
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-2536
FAX:
812-442-5165
WEBSITE: CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Yelton
PURPOSE:
Clay County received a four-year Community Alliances to Promote Education (CAPE) grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc., in December 2001 for a community literacy project. The project’s mission is to improve reading skills, communication skills and employment opportunities which will give every citizen the chance to better their lives and realize their full potential. The vision is to strengthen existing programs. The grant provides funds for an alternative school, adult education classes, preschool classes, preschool classes, a distance learning lab, and library and preschool services in the southern part of the county. Funds are also available for childcare provider and teacher trainings, literacy promotions, early childhood screenings, higher education grants and coordination of countywide literacy services.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2536 or 236-4144
FAX:
442-5165
CONTACT PERSON:
Monica Wallace
PURPOSE:
Even Start is an exciting program that includes parents who want to achieve a GED, high school diploma, and enhance their math and reading skills. The program includes early childhood education with a structured environment for children ages six weeks to seven years old. The participating parents have to be withdrawn from high school, have a child(ren) seven years of age or below, be involved in all the required parts [adult education, early childhood, parents education, PACT (Parent and Child Together Time), and home visits] of the program, and have to commit to putting forth the effort of bettering themselves as well as their family.
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5. EMERGENCY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BETHANY HOUSE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE CLAY COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY CLAY COUNTY SALVATION ARMY CLAY COUNTY CHILDREN’S MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC ABUSE (CODA) DISTRICT OF PRO BONO CORPORATION HOST HOMES LIFELINE RED CROSS
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EMERGENCY
NAME OF AGENCY:
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
PHONE:
812-462-3305 or 1-800-992-6978
CONTACT PERSON:
Jerry Hawk
PURPOSE:
To report abuse of an adult (18 years of age and older ) for neglect, self, emotional, sexual, physical, financial.
NAME OF AGENCY:
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS)
ADDRESS:
Meetings at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1414 East National Avenue, Brazil, on Mondays; and at the Cooper Towers Activity Room, West Jackson Street, Brazil, on Wednesdays. Both Meetings are at 8 p.m. Also, an open group (all welcome) meets on Fridays at 8 pm. in the old Brazil Junior High, North Washington Street, Brazil. A closed (only serious NA members seeking recovery) meeting is held on Saturdays, 7 to 8 p.m. at the old Brazil Junior High.
CONTACT PERSON:
Susan Evans
PURPOSE:
A support group for people who want help with a drinking or drug problem.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
BETHANY HOUSE
ADDRESS:
1402 Locust St. Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-4978
PURPOSE:
Shelter for the homeless. Has soup kitchen 365 days/year from 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m. Provides food baskets on an emergency basis. Have clothes closet (open 9-3, Mondays & Fridays) and furniture store (open 8-1, Mondays & Fridays).
NAME OF AGENCY:
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
PHONE:
448-1011 or 1-800-800-5566
CONTACT PERSON:
Diana Thomson
PURPOSE:
24 hour abuse and neglect complaints (birth to age 18) for sexual and physical abuse and neglect.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
ADDRESS:
506 E. Pinckley St. Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2293
HOURS:
9 to 12—Monday through Friday
CONTACT PERSON:
Norma Brown
PURPOSE:
Provides free food and clothing to families on an emergency basis. Must have a referral for food.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY SALVATION ARMY
PHONE:
446-2211
CONTACT PERSON:
Debbie Hobson
PURPOSE:
Can help transients or stranded people by providing food, gasoline, or motel. In disasters, can assist with food and furniture, etc. Money collected in kettles at Christmas is used in Clay County for food, clothing, etc.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY CHILDREN’S MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PHONE:
812-443-4461 (Leave message and call will be Returned)
CONTACT PERSON:
Lynn Stoelting, R.N.
PURPOSE:
A board, representing the community, administers dollars for indigent children to receive services for medical, vision, prescriptions, hearing, dental, and mental health needs.
NAME OF AGENCY:
COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC ABUSE (CODA)
ADDRESS:
1400 Hulman St. Terre Haute, IN 47802 In care of Clay Co. YMCA 225 E. Kruzan St. Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
442-6761—Brazil (Tuesday mornings, 10-11:30) 1-800-566-2632—CODA 812-232-1736—Terre Haute
CONTACT PERSON:
Carrie McKillip
PURPOSE:
Provide assistance to any individual experiencing domestic abuse. Support group available Tuesday mornings (1011:30) in YMCA, Brazil or to schedule an appointment in Brazil, call 812-234-3441.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
DISTRICT PRO BONO CORPORATION
PHONE:
1-866-966-2666 or 812-478-2666
CONTACT PERSON:
Amy Rollings
PURPOSE:
Provides free legal services for indigent individuals with civil legal matters that require an attorney.
NAME OF AGENCY:
HOST HOMES
ADDRESS:
Clay Co. Court House 609 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9035
FAX:
812-448-8255
CONTACT PERSON:
Lea Thomas
PURPOSE:
The Host Homes program provides short term emergency shelter for young people experiencing some type of crisis. This is made possible by volunteer families who agree to take these children into their homes. The average stay in a Host Home is four days with a maximum of fourteen days. The major goal is to reunite the child with his/her family.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
LIFELINE
ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1017 Terre Haute, IN 47808
PHONE:
812-238-2620 Hot Line—812-235-8333
FAX:
812-231-8550
WEBSITE:
www.wvlifeline.org
PURPOSE:
Comprehensive information and referral service, crisis intervention. Run the WTHI Child Abuse Hot Line where people can report cases anonymously. These phone numbers are: 1-877-377-5433 or 812-234-5672.
NAME OF AGENCY:
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ADDRESS:
700 South 3rd Street Terre Haute, IN 47807
WEBSITE:
wabashvalleyredcross.org
PHONE:
812-232-3393
PURPOSE:
Provides disaster services, shelter, food and emergency needs, services to military families, health services, C.P.R., First Aid, swimming programs, volunteer services, youth programs, and international social services.
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6. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER IMPACT PROGRAM WIETS (WESTERN INDIANA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES) VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
ADDRESS:
800 West Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2566
FAX:
812-442-0975
CONTACT PERSON:
Kay Smith
PURPOSE:
To help adults with special needs or disabilities to obtain training and/or employment on site. Also employment services available, if eligible, to obtain employment in the community. Services are free.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY IMPACT PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
1015 East National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8731
FAX:
812-448-1928
CONTACT PERSON:
Susy Fretz
PURPOSE:
Work with the Welfare to Work Program that is part of welfare reform. We assist individuals who have applied for assistance, both food stamps and TANF (Transitional Assistance for Needy Families), to become self-sufficient.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
WIETS (WESTERN INDIANA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES)
ADDRESS:
17 West National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-2636
FAX:
812-448-2638
CONTACT PERSON:
Peggy Workman
PURPOSE:
WIETS provides employment and training services to eligible adults and youth who are out of work, underemployed or in need of help in choosing a vocational future. Services may include job search assistance such as resumes, interviewing skills, job leads and job development, on-the-job training, long and short term training opportunities, GED preparation, work experiences and career exploration.
NAME OF AGENCY:
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
ADDRESS:
30 North 8th Street P.O. Box 10217 Terre Haute, IN 47801
PHONE:
812-232-7864 1-877-715-3170
FAX:
812-232-8321
CONTACT PERSON:
Majdi El-Alami
PURPOSE:
Work with persons with handicaps and disabilities. The goal is to place the disabled in the work force.
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7. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AREA 7 AGENCY ON AGING/WEST CENTRAL IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC. CHRISTIAN CARE AND SHARE CLAY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION CLAY COUNTY COOPERATIVE BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CLAY COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY & CHILDREN ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BRAZIL IN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES UNITED WAY WESTERN INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
NAME OF AGENCY:
AREA 7 AAGENCY ON AGING/WEST CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 359 1718 Wabash Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47808
PHONE:
812-238-1561 or 1-800-489-1561
WEBSITE:
westcentralin.com
FAX:
812-238-1564
PURPOSE:
Provide information for disabled of all ages and senior citizens and to plan and coordinate available services (nutrition, senior legal services, transportation, information and referral, in-home services, nursing home pre-admission screening, ombudsman program, employment programs for 55 years and older and housing information for 50 years and older) Point of entry for the state C.H.O.I.C.E. program and Medicaid waivers.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CHRISTIAN CARE AND SHARE
ADDRESS:
14th Street, Clay City, IN 47841
PHONE:
812-939-2992
CONTACT PERSON:
Kay Hart
PURPOSE:
Provide free food to families on an emergency basis.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
ADDRESS:
Clay County Court House 609 East National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9039
CONTACT PERSON:
Office personnel
PURPOSE:
Files for non-support for families on TANF and for families not on TANF for a fee of $25.00.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY COOPERATIVE BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY
ADDRESS:
Cooper Towers P.O. Box 185 Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-4357
HOURS:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday—9 to 1:30
CONTACT PERSON:
Michelle Arnold
PURPOSE:
An alliance of churches, organizations, and individuals dedicated to providing immediate assistance and continued guidance to families and individuals living in Clay County.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ADDRESS:
523 East National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2677
HOURS:
Tuesdays, Wednesday—8 to 2
FAX:
812-448-9957
CONTACT PERSON:
Kay Aubin
PURPOSE:
The Foundation enhances the quality of life by receiving and investing contributions to build a permanent endowment for the charitable needs of the community; the Foundation works with donors and grant applicants to address community and scholarship needs.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN
ADDRESS:
1015 East National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8731
FAX:
812-448-1928
CONTACT PERSON:
Pam Connley
PURPOSE:
1) Determining initial and on-going eligibility for TANF, food stamps, Hoosier Healthwise, Adult Medicaid 2) Child Protection Service—Investigation of abuse and neglect. Provide or arrange for services to families who are the subject of substantiated complaints. 3) Information and referral
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NAME OF AGENCY:
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
ADDRESS:
20 North Sherman Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
443-0122 (middle of November to March 15)
PURPOSE:
Provide assistance with the high cost of heating for income eligible families.
NAME OF AGENCY:
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
ADDRESS:
219 West National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-1215
PURPOSE:
Purchase used clothing and household goods at low cost.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BRAZIL, IN
ADDRESS:
122 West Jackson St. (Jackson Gardens Apts.) Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2517 (Admission-Ext. 21)
FAX:
812-448-8296
CONTACT PERSON:
Janet Snyder, Occupancy Supervisor-Ext.21 Michael K. Hagemeyer, Executive Director-Ext.28
PURPOSE:
The Brazil Housing Authority administers both a public housing program ( 240 units for elderly/disabled and 60 family units) and the Section 8 Voucher Program (up to 115 families). Both programs are designed to provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to lowincome families and individuals as they work toward self-sufficiency. Application required/waiting list.
NAME OF AGENCY:
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
ADDRESS:
435 Limestone Indianapolis, IN 46202
PHONE:
1-317-269-2247
PURPOSE:
For families in need of shelter while child is in an Indianapolis hospital. The child must be age 21 or under.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
ADDRESS:
Meadows Shopping Center South 25th Street Terre Haute, IN
PHONE:
812-232-6690 or 1-800-772-1213
PURPOSE:
Information about and/or apply for Social Security number, disability or SSI benefits, retirement, survivors.
NAME OF AGENCY:
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
PURPOSE:
Trustees have a poor relief fund. They are flexible in what they will provide. Some examples are rent, utilities, food orders, referral to food pantries and medical bills.
TRUSTEES & PHONE: Brazil Cass (Poland) Dick Johnson Harrison (Clay City)
Marcia Tozer Nancy Latham Joe Wilson Karen Cooprider
812-446-9511 812-986-2671 812-446-2425 812-939-2634 or 812-939-1515 Jackson Jeffrey McCullough 812-448-3956 Lewis (Coalmont) Carolyn Mullens 812-665-3684 Perry (Cory) Kenneth Knust 812-864-2424 Posey (Staunton) Mark Adamson 812-448-1018 Sugar Ridge (Center Point) Amy Griffith 812-939-2195 Van Buren Joe Mogan 812-448-8568 Washington (Bowling Green) Byron Stevenson 812-986-3048
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NAME OF AGENCY:
UNITED WAY OF CLAY COUNTY, INC.
ADDRESS:
523 E. National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2262
FAX:
448-9957
CONTACT PERSON:
Pat Mackey
PURPOSE:
The United Way funds twenty-two human service Agencies that meet various needs of Clay County residents.
NAME OF AGENCY:
WESTERN INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
ADDRESS:
20 North Sherman Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-4000
FAX:
812-446-7058
CONTACT PERSON:
Randy Dunfee, Director
PURPOSE:
Free insulation and weatherization for houses and trailers of income eligible families. Highest priority goes to senior citizens, disabled persons or families with children under two years of age. Test and work on heating systems and water heaters. Test gas stoves and refrigerators for homeowners and will replace if necessary.
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8. MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN & WOMEN
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES CLAY CITY CENTER FOR FAMILY MEDICINE CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLAY COUNTY WIC PROGRAM INDIANA POISON CENTER INDIANA STATE CHAPTER OF NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY INDIANA FAMILY HELPLINE MATERNAL HEALTH CLINIC PEDIATRIC THERAPY OF UNION HOSPITAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD RILEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ROWE CENTER COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS (SPEECH & HEARING) SCHOOL NURSE (CLAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS) SPEECH SERVICES ST. ANN CLINIC, PROVIDENCE MINISTRIES ST. VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL UNION HOSPITAL WELL CHILD CLINIC (CLAY COUNTY)
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MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN
NAME OF AGENCY:
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
ADDRESS:
1015 East National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8731
FAX:
812-448-1928
CONTACT PERSON:
Andy Stoelting
PURPOSE:
A program to help Indiana children ages birth to 21 years with severe chronic conditions and/or physical conditions. Financial eligibility changes every year.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY CITY CENTER FOR FAMILY MEDICINE
ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 96 315 Lankford Street Clay City, IN 47841
PHONE:
812-939-2126
FAX:
812-939-3414
PURPOSE:
1) Provide comprehensive general medical care. 2) Educate resident family physician and medical students in rural family medicine.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS:
1214 East National Avenue Suite B 110
PHONE:
448-9021-Records 448-9019-Nursing
FAX:
812-448-9018
CONTACT PERSON:
Jennifer Lucas, RN
PURPOSE:
Immunizations for all children 0-18 years of age regardless of income. Home health visits when indicated. Free lead screenings age 6 and older. Tobacco Cessation Program
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY WIC PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
972 West Craig Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
442-0573
HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Lou Farid, RN, Coordinator
PURPOSE:
To provide supplemental nutritional programs
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NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA POISON CENTER
ADDRESS:
I-65 at 21st Street P.O. Box 1367 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1367
PHONE:
1-800-222-1222 (Can use anywhere in U.S.) 317-962-2323
PURPOSE:
A non-profit community service. Specially trained registered nurses and pharmacists are on duty 24 hours a day with physician back-up as needed. Always ready to assist in poison emergencies with immediate treatment recommendations as well as referral to an emergency department if needed.
NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA STATE CHAPTER OF NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
ADDRESS:
7301 Georgetown Road, Suite 112 Indianapolis, IN 46268
PHONE:
1-800-762-1209 317-870-2500
WEBSITE:
http.//ww.msindiana.org
PURPOSE:
Short term on-phone counseling for patients and families. Provides educational materials and speakers for programs. Offers various support groups throughout the state. Provides a limited grant to assist with medical equipment. Provides information and referral services. Provides and conducts educational seminars.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA FAMILY HELPLINE
ADDRESS:
2 North Meridian Street, 7th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46203
PHONE:
1-800-433-0746 or 1-317-233-1230
CONTACT PERSONS:
Communication Specialists
PURPOSE:
Information and referral services for health, medical, financial issues, shelters, transportation, GED sites, education, prenatal care, food pantries, open door clinic, vision, WIC sites. Spanish speaking assistance.
NAME OF AGENCY:
MATERNAL HEALTH CLINIC
ADDRESS:
1606 North 7th Street Terre Haute, IN 47804
PHONE:
812-238-7301 M-Th—8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FAX:
812-238-4996
PURPOSE:
A prenatal clinic. Payment is based on a sliding fee schedule. Medicaid—Medicaid eligibility.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
UNION HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC THERAPY
ADDRESS:
450 8TH Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47804
PHONE:
812-238-7171 M-F—8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FAX:
812-235-1526
PURPOSE:
Provide occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy for children.
NAME OF AGENCY:
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
ADDRESS:
30 South Third Street Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-238-2636
PURPOSE:
Counseling for family planning.
NAME OF AGENCY:
RILEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (CLARION)
ADDRESS:
702 Barnhill Drive Indianapolis, IN 46202
PHONE:
317-274-5000
PURPOSE:
Children in need of emergency and referred medical care such as urinary, cardiac, pulmonary, etc.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
ROWE CENTER COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS (SPEECH AND HEARING)
ADDRESS:
ISU School of Education, Rm. 410 8th and Sycamore Streets Terre Haute, IN 47809
PHONE:
812-237-2800
PURPOSE:
Provides speech therapy and hearing evaluation. No referral from a doctor is necessary. No fee for service. Therapy is available for voice, cleft palate, and laryngectomy aphasia.
NAME OF AGENCY:
SCHOOL NURSE (CLAY COMMUNITY SCHS)
ADDRESS:
9750 North Crawford Street Knightsville, IN 47857
PHONE:
443-4461
CONTACT PERSON:
Lynn Stoelting, RN, Mary Ann McKenzie, LPN, Kim Frank, RN, Jada Anderson, LPN.
PURPOSE:
The school nurse works in an educational setting with students who are basically well. The nursing services focus on health counseling, education, and consultation. The school nurse works with the community leaders and health related groups, and relevant social action programs to develop, and implement programs of health promotion and disease prevention.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
SPEECH SERVICES
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2536
CONTACT PERSON:
Erin Graves
PURPOSE:
Provide screenings, evaluations, and therapy if needed. Pre-school: Ages 3 to 5 years of age.
NAME OF AGENCY:
ST. ANN CLINIC, PROVIDENCE MINISTERIES
ADDRESS:
1436 Locust Street Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-7447
CONTACT PERSON:
Sister Pat
PURPOSE:
Each Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m., family physicians are available to provide health care (not disability exams) to families who have absolutely NO health insurance and meet income eligibility (poverty line or below). Social Security card is required.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
ST. VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL
ADDRESS:
1206 East National Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-2675
PURPOSE:
Twenty-four hour emergency room service, physical therapy services, outpatient services, occupational therapy and outreach programs on request.
NAME OF AGENCY:
TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
ADDRESS:
3901 South 7th Street Terre Haute, IN 47802
PHONE:
812-232-0021 or 1-800-265-8624
PURPOSE:
Medical needs.
NAME OF AGENCY:
UNION HOSPITAL
ADDRESS:
1606 North 7th Street Terre Haute, IN 47804
PHONE:
812-238-7000
PURPOSE:
Medical needs.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
WELL CHILD CLINIC (CLAY COUNTY)
ADDRESS:
972 West Craig Avenue Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-3310
CONTACT PERSON:
Ann Miller
PURPOSE:
Clinics are scheduled: Brazil at the Armory—Alternating Fridays (Call for clinic time.) Hours are from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Appointments are preferred but not necessary.
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9. TRANSPORTATION
LUNDY TRANSPORT OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES CLAY COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGED & AGING, INC.
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TRANSPORTATION
NAME OF AGENCY:
LUNDY TRANSPORT LLC.
PHONE:
1-877-295-7433 or 1-812-295-5138
PURPOSE:
Serving ten counties, Lundy Transport provides 24-hour non-emergency scheduled transportation with wheelchair van and car transport. Transports to anywhere in Indiana and other states for medical reasons. A 24-hour notice is appreciated.
NAME OF AGENCY:
OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES, INC.
PHONE:
1-800-258-8786 or 812-865-3352
HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
Melinda Allen
PURPOSE:
Medicaid transportation. Private pay. Referral program with Hoosier Uplands Area Agency.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGED & AGING, INC.
PHONE:
448-8848
PURPOSE:
By way of van, senior citizens age 60 and older can travel to their destinations on a donation basis. Transportation to medical appointments, nutrition sites, grocery stores and necessary destinations is provided. Reservation is required 24 hours in advance.
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10. DISABILITY
ARC OF VIGO COUNTY AREA 7 AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABLED C.A.R.S.—CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER CLAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS—SPECIAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS—HAMILTON CENTER, INC. MARCH OF DIMES NORMAL LIFE OF TERRE HAUTE NURSING HOMES—LIST OF NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS PHYSICIANS—LIST OF NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES—ST. VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL PUTNAM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INC. S.P.O.E.—SYSTEM POINT OF ENTRY (FIRST STEPS) UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY VETERANS OFFICE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ALSO SEE: ADULT BASIC EDUCATION DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN HAMILTON CENTER, INC. BRAZIL HOUSING AUTHORITY
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DISABILITY
NAME OF AGENCY:
ARC OF VIGO COUNTY
ADDRESS:
89 Cherry Street Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-4112
FAX:
812-232-3052
CONTACT PERSON:
Darin Propft, Administrator
PURPOSE:
The ARC is a family centered, not-for-profit grass roots organization founded in l966. ARC is committed to securing for all people with disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play. Services provided are community based: supported employment, respite care, personal assistance, residential based habilitation, supported living.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
AREA 7 AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABLED WEST CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 359 1718 Wabash Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47808
PHONE:
812-238-1561 or 1-800-489-1561
FAX:
812-238-1564
WEBSITE:
westcentralin.com
PURPOSE:
Provide information for disabled of all ages and senior citizens and to plan and coordinate available services (nutrition, senior legal services, transportation, information & referral, in-home services, nursing home preadmission screening, ombudsman program, employment programs for 55 years and older). Point of entry for the state C.H.O.I.C.E. program and Medicaid waivers.
NAME OF AGENCY:
C.A.R.S.—CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
ADDRESS:
800 West Jackson Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2566, Ext. 606
FAX:
812-442-0975
CONTACT PERSON:
Holly Konarski, Program Coordinator
PURPOSE:
CCLC serves adults with developmental disabilities Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We offer Piece rated production work, daily living skill classes one on one community outings. We assist individuals to be independent and self-reliant by providing assistance with vocational, money, hygiene, social, safety and miscellaneous skills.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COMMUNITY SCHLS/SPECIAL SERVICES
ADDRESS:
800 South Alabama Street Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8036
FAX:
812-448-1613
CONTACT PERSON:
Rhonda Lawrence
PURPOSE:
The Special services Office serves students with disabilities. Each student has an individualized education plan that is implemented at one of the schools. Various programs are offered at the elementary and secondary levels. A preschool program serves children ages three to five. For specific information, please contact our office.
NAME OF AGENCY:
EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS (HAMILTON CENTER, INC.)
ADDRESS:
500 8th Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47804
PHONE:
812-231-8355
FAX:
812-231-8112
CONTACT PERSON:
JoBeth Haviland
PURPOSE:
Employment placement services, job coaching, community work, evaluation services, employment follow-along services, Medicaid waiver services.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
MARCH OF DIMES
ADDRESS:
19A Meadows Shopping Center Terre Haute, IN 47803
PHONE:
812-234-2736
FAX:
812-235-8750
CONTACT PERSON:
Nikki Simpson, Division Director
PURPOSE:
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. We do this through education and services as well as funding research and being advocates at the state and federal levels of government.
NAME OF AGENCY:
NORMAL LIFE OF TERRE HAUTE
ADDRESS:
1800 South Third Street P.O. Box 2099 Terre Haute, IN 47802
PHONE:
812-234-3454
FAX:
812-234-2199
CONTACT PERSON:
Geoff Harris, Executive Director
PURPOSE:
NLTH provides programming and services for 120 individuals with developmental disabilities in 16 group homes located throughout the cities of Terre Haute and Brazil. NLTH also offers community-integrated personal and social support day programming. Also, NLTH acts as liaison with voc rehab services and provides employment follow-along services.
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NURSING HOMES IN CLAY COUNTY Clay Health Center and Rehabilitation Services—443-4111 Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville, Inc.---------446-2309 Holly Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation------------446-2636
PHYSICIANS IN CLAY COUNTY David A. Breitweiser Keith A. Harvey Craig Johnson Paul N. Houston Paul L. Daluga Charles R. French
Family Practice Family Practice Family Practice Family Practice Family Practice Family Practice
Frank A. Kiefer
Physician’s Assistant
Forrest Buell
Family Practice
Lois L. Moss
Pediatrics
443-7605
Jayaprada Konijeti
General Practice Non-hospital based
442-5500
Camillo Mark D. Mendoza Freya G. Paje
Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
446-3278 446-3278
Curtis R. Oehler Nawwar F. Mercho George B. Bittar Shantila S. Patel
Cardiology/Internal Medicine Cardiology Cardiology Cardiology
448-1360 812-232-8164 812-232-8164 812-242-3175
Jeffrey A. Bollenbacher Kurt R. Madsen
Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
812-237-1411 812-237-1411
David A. Southwick
Hand Surgery
812-232-6867
Vincent Puccia Christopher A. Lueking Mark O. Lynch
General Surgery General Surgery General Surgery
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442-2100 442-2100 442-2100 448-3551 812-939-2126 448-2551 448-2551 812-939-2143
442-2297 442-2297 442-2297
Jayaprakasarao Konijeti Srinivasarao Malyala Ranganath Vedala
Radiology Radiology Radiology
448-2675 448-2675 448-2675
Patricia A. Miller-Canfield
Pathology
448-2675
Chandra G. Reddy
Oncology
812-234-0098
Lawrence Richter Gary D. Rusk
Neurology Neurology
812-232-8292 812-232-8292
Stephen Schwartz
Urology
812-242-3130
James E. Stephens
Gastroenterology
Meghasyamarao Theertham
Pulmonology/Internal Med.
442-9207
Thomas L. Wicks
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
442-2472
Darla Heck Sacropulos Alicia Reed-Thomas Gary Nesty
Optometrist Optometrist Optometrist
443-0060 443-3937 448-1898
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448-2024 or 446-0803
NAME OF AGENCY:
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES—ST. VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL
ADDRESS:
1206 East National Avenue, 2nd Floor Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
442-2635
FAX:
812-442-2630
CONTACT PERSON:
Janana Kissel, Clinic Director
PURPOSE:
Outpatient and inpatient physical and occupational therapy including orthopedic, neurologic wound care services, and pediatric therapy.
NAME OF AGENCY:
PUTNAM CO. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INC
ADDRESS:
630 Tennessee Street Greencastle IN 46135
HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PHONE:
765-653-9763
FAX:
765-653-3646
CONTACT PERSON:
Charles N. Schroeder
PURPOSE:
Provides services to individuals with physical, mental or developmental disabilities in Putnam and surrounding counties (Clay). Services include: infant homebound program, residential services, sheltered workshop, supported employment, community living program.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
FIRST STEPS, S.P.O.E. (SYSTEMS POINT OF ENTRY
ADDRESS:
500 Eighth Avenue P.O. Box 4323 Terre Haute, IN 47804-0323
PHONE:
1-877-860-0413 or 812-231-8342
FAX:
812-231-8166
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
CONTACT PERSON:
Dawn Carlson
PURPOSE:
When family members or other service providers are concerned about a child’s development, they can make a referral. The Intake Coordinator can assist parents of children birth through two years to access service providers who develop, along with parents, an individualized family service plan. This is an action plan for services a child and family will receive. All the names of service providers for OT, PT, speech therapies, developmental therapies are available. Service Coordinator information also available.
NAME OF AGENCY:
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
ADDRESS:
621 Poplar Street Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-6305
FAX:
812-234-3683
CONTACT PERSON:
Jacquie Denehie
PURPOSE:
Advance the independence of people with disabilities. Equipment purchase/loan. Independent living. Toy lending library.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
VETERANS OFFICE
ADDRESS:
Courthouse, 1st Floor, Rm. 104 609 East National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9015
WEBSITE:
[email protected]
CONTACT PERSON:
Les Walden
PURPOSE:
This office provides information to any veteran resident and his/her family of Clay County, concerning benefits available from the county, state, and federal governments. Personal military information can be obtained.
NAME OF AGENCY:
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
ADDRESS:
30 North 8th Street, 4th Floor P. O. Box 10217 (mailing only) Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-7864 OR 1-877-715-3170
FAX:
812-232-8321
CONTACT PERSON:
Ann Seltzer, Vocational Counselor (448-2636)
PURPOSE:
Provides information and determine eligibility and plan services for individuals who have a permanent disability condition. Assistance includes educational opportunities and retraining to promote employment. Services have to be relative to the limitations and needs of the individual. Contact by calling toll free or Ann Seltzer may be in Clay County at WIETS on Wednesdays.
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INDEX Title PAGE Adult Basic Education Classes/GED Testing ………………………………….………... 2 Adult Protective Services …………………………………….………………………… 33 Adult Secondary Credit Program ………………………………………………………... 3 Alcoholics Anonymous ……………………………………………………………. 21, 34 American Red Cross …………………………………………………………………… 39 Arc of Vigo County ……………………………………………………………………. 65 Area 7 Agency on Aging/West Central IN Economic Development ……………... 15, 18, 44, 66 Bethany House ………………………………………………………………………… 35 Brazil Headstart …………………………………………………………………...... 9, 28, 29 CARS-Clay County Learning Center ……………………………………………… 41, 46 Child Abuse Hotline …………….……………………………………………………... 35 Childcare Network ………………………………………………………………………. 9 Children’s Special Healthcare Services ………………………………………............... 52 Christian Care and Share ………………………………………………………………. 44 Clay City Center for Family Medicine …………………………………..…………….. 52 Clay City Resource Center ……………………………………………………………... 28 Clay County Child Support Division ……………………………………………........... 45 Clay County Children’s Medical Assistance ………….………………………….......... 37 Clay County Community Foundation ……………………………………………......... 46 Clay County Cooperative Benevolence Ministry ……………………………................ 45 Clay County Division of Family and Children ……………………………………….... 46 Clay County Emergency Food Pantry …………………………………………………. 36 Clay County First Steps/Step Ahead Council ………………………………………….. 13 Clay County Grandparents Support Group ………………………………………... 11, 24 Clay County Health Department ………………………………………………….…… 53 Clay County IMPACT Program ……………………………………………………….. 41 Clay County Indiana Council on Aged and Aging ……………………………….... 15, 63 Clay County Learning Center ………………………………………………………….. 41 Clay County Literacy Coalition ………………………………………………………… 4 Clay County Salvation Army ………………………………………………………..… 36 Clay County Support Group Listing ………………………………………………….... 18 Clay County WIC Program …………………………………………………...……. 19, 53 Clay Community Schools/Special Services ………………………………………... 28, 67 Community Coordinated Childcare ( 4-C) …………………………………………….... 8 Cooperative Extension Office and Nutrition Program ………………………………….. 4 Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA) …………………………………………..…. 19, 37 Covenant Care Counseling …………………………………………………………….. 11 Crisis Pregnancy Center ……………………………………………………………. 12, 20 District of ProBono Corporation ……………………………………………………….. 38 74
Employment Solutions (Hamilton Center) …………………………………………….. 64 Energy Assistance Program ……………………………………………………………. 47 Even Start Family Literacy Program …………………………………………………... 32 Extension Homemaker Clubs …………………………………………………………… 4 First Steps/SPOE …………………………………………………………………... 12, 72 First Steps/Step Ahead Council ………………………………………………………... 13 Goodwill Industries ………………………………………………………………….… 47 Hamilton Center, Inc …………………………………………………………………... 13 Headstart (Brazil) ……………………………………………………………………… 29 Healthy Families of Clay County ……………………………………………………... 14 Host Homes ………………………………………………………………………….… 38 Housing Authority of the City of Brazil ……………………………………………….. 48 Indiana Business College ………………………………………………………………... 5 Indiana Family Helpline ……………………………………………………………….. 55 Indiana Poison Center ………………………………………………………………..… 54 Indiana State Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society …………………………. 54 Ivy Tech State College …………………………………………………………………... 6 LEAAP Center …………………………………………………………………………. 30 LEAAP Program ……………………………………………………………………….. 31 Legal Service Organization ………………………………………………………….… 14 Lifeline …………………………………………………………………………………. 39 Lundy Transport ……………………………………………………………………….. 62 March of Dimes ………………………………………………………………………... 68 Maternal Health Clinic …………………………………………………………………. 55 Narcotics Anonymous ……………………………………………………………... 21, 34 Normal Life of Terre Haute ……………………………………………………………. 68 Nursing Homes in Clay County ……………………………………………………..… 69 Older Americans Services Transportation ……………………………………………... 62 Physicians in Clay County ……………………………………………………………... 69 Physiotherapy Associates, St. Vincent Clay Hospital …………………………………. 71 Planned Parenthood …………………………………………………………………..... 56 Probation Department ……………………………………………………………..…… 15 Project Respect …………………………………………………………………………. 29 Putnam County Comprehensive Services ……………………………………………… 71 Riley Children’s Hospital ……………………………………………………………… 56
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Ronald McDonald House …………………………………………………………....… 48 Rowe Center Communicative Disorders ………………………………………………. 57 School Nurse (Clay Community Schools) ………………………………………...…… 57 Speech Services ……………………………………………………………………..…. 58 Social Security Administration ………………………………………………………… 49 SPOE-Systems Point of Entry (First Steps) ………………………………..……… 12, 44, 66, 72 St. Ann Clinic ………………………………………………………………………..… 58 St. Vincent Clay Hospital …………………………………………………….………... 59 Terre Haute Regional Hospital ……………………………………………………....… 59 Township Trustees ……………………………………………………………………... 49 Union Hospital …………………………………………………………………………. 59 Union Hospital Pediatric Therapy ……………………………………………………... 56 United Cerebral Palsy ……………………………………………………………..…… 72 United Way of Clay County ……………………………………………………..…….. 50 Veterans Office ……………………………………………………………………….... 73 Villages (The) ……………………………………………………………………..…… 16 Victim Assistance Program ……………………………………………………….……. 16 Vigo County Support Group Listings ………………………………………….………. 21 Vocational Rehabilitation Services …………………………………………….………. 42 Well Child Clinic ………………………………………………………………………. 60 Western Indiana Community Action Agency ……………………………………….… 50 WIC Program …………………………………………………………………….…..… 53 WIETS (Western Indiana Employment & Training Services) ………………….……... 42 WrapAround (Systems of Care) ………………………………………….…….………. 17
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