Adult Protective Services
Report abuse/neglect of a senior or disabled adult
(812) 379-1670
bartholomew.in.gov

Indiana Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Report suspicion of abuse/neglect of a minor child
(800) 800-5556
in.gov/child-abuse-and-neglect-hotline

Firefly Children & Family Alliance
Helps at-risk families to prevent child abuse & neglect
(812) 314-2213
fireflyin.org 

Turning Point
Domestic violence shelter & support
(800) 221-6311
turningpointdv.org

Bureau of Developmental Disabilities
Assessment for developmental disabilities
(812) 283-1040

First Steps South East
Assessment and early intervention for children with delays, birth to 3 years
(866) 644-2454
firststepssoutheast.org

Just Friends Adult Day Services
Services for seniors and persons with disabilities
(812) 372-6415
justfriendscolumbus.com 

Mill Race Center
Community center for citizens age 50+
(812) 376-9241
millracecenter.org 

Su Casa Indiana
Cross cultural bridge connecting Latino Community
(812) 375-9370
sucasaindiana.org 

Thrive Alliance
Services for seniors and persons with disabilities
(812) 372-6918
thrive-alliance.org 

Veteran Services Office
Assist and help veterans and/or their family members
(812) 379-1540
bartholomew.in.gov/veteran-services

SEIG Alcoholics Anonymous
12 step recovery program
seigaa.org 

Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress 
Recovery Resource Center
(812) 418-8705
asapbc.org 

Centerstone
Comprehensive mental health & addictions
(800) 344-8802
centerstone.org

Narcotics Anonymous
12 step recovery program
southcentralna.org

STRIDE Center
24 hour adult crisis diversion center
(812) 669-3100
stridecoalition.org

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
24 hour treatment referral line 
(800) 662-4357

Treatment & Support Center
Outpatient based therapeutic community
(812) 375-3784
crh.org/treatment-and-support-center 

Chances and Services for Youth
Child Care Resource and Referral
(812) 232-3952
casyonline.org 

Firefly Children & Family Alliance
Child Care Vouchers
(317) 545-5281
fireflyin.org

Sans Souci Thrift Store
Clothing Vouchers: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
(812) 372-3419
sanssouci.org 

Orphan Grain Train
Referral from a social service agency, religious institution, or church required
(812) 405-2045
ogt.org

Psi lota Xi Thrift Shop
935 Eighth St, Columbus, IN
facebook.com/PsiIotaXiThriftShop

Bartholomew County Works
Workshop to learn skills needed to secure full-time employment
(812) 379-1630
facebook.com/BartholomewCountyWorks

Vocational Rehabilitation
Retraining & job assistance for injured or disabled persons
(812) 376-9935
in.gov

WorkOne-Columbus
Skill assessments & search job listings
(812) 376-3351
in.gov/dwd/workonesoutheast

Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
2330 Poshard Dr, Columbus, IN
(800) 403-0864
in.gov

Community Center of Hope
Tues 8:30am-12:00pm
543 Washington St, Hope, IN
communitycenterofhope.org 

Salvation Army Pantry
Mon 10am-12pm; Tues 1-5pm; Wed, Thur 9am-12pm
2525 Illinois St, Columbus, IN
(812) 372-7118
centralusa.salvationarmy.org

WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)
(812) 379-1557
1531 13th St, Suite G450, Columbus, IN
thearcbc.org

Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office
Child Support Division
(812) 379-1674
bartholomew.in.gov/prosecutor

Indiana Legal Services
Long Term Care Ombudsman provides legal assistance and complaint resolution for nursing home residents and their families
(812) 314-2727
indianalegalservices.org

Legal Aid-District Eleven, Inc.
Civil & family matters for low-income; no criminal cases
(812) 378-0358
legalaidpbi.org 

Turning Point Legal Advocate
Guidance on domestic violence issues
(800) 221-6311
turningpointdv.org/services

When a person needs financial assistance, they should first seek help from family, friends, and their own resources (borrowing, working odd jobs, selling assets, trading, etc). Individuals are strongly discouraged from seeking assistance from churches, as many churches care for the community through the Love Chapel. Persons with money management challenges are encouraged to work with a financial counselor or attend budgeting classes. Financial assistance below is intended to offer one-time or limited-time assistance for specific expenses.

Apprisen Credit Counseling
Budget counseling, low fee debt consolidation
(800) 355-2227
apprisen.com 

Flatrock/Hawcreek Ministerial Association
Financial assistance for Flatrock & Hawcreek residents
(812) 371-5189

Human Services, Inc.
Energy Assistance Program
(812) 372-8407
hsi-indiana.com 

Township Trustees - Basic Assistance
The application process requires documentation of income and expenses. Basic assistance includes limited emergency shelter, rent (NOT deposits), utilities, limited transportation, funeral/burial expenses, and occasional personal supplies.

Clay Township - (812) 378-4834
Clifty Township - (812) 546-5587
Columbus Township - (812) 372-8249
Flatrock Township - (812) 344-8896
German Township - (812) 526-5505
Harrison Township - (812) 343-0662
Hawcreek Township - (812) 546-5947
Jackson Township - (812) 342-3212
Ohio Township - (812) 603-2993
Rockcreek Township - (812) 579-5099
Sandcreek Township - (812) 579-2001
Wayne Township - (812) 342-5080

Unhoused persons are encouraged to seek shelter with friends and family first. If faced with living on the street or in a vehicle, persons should contact a shelter. Persons seeking shelter must have a photo ID and complete an intake screening.

Horizon House
Point of entry for all unhoused families
(812) 799-1062
hsi-indiana.com/horizon-house

Access-Ability 
Durable medical equipment & medical supplies
(812) 314-2899

Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources
Medicaid/HiP/Hoosier Healthwise/CHIP
(800) 403-0864

Bartholomew County Health Department
Free immunizations & health screenings
(812) 379-1555

Clarity Pregnancy Services
Pregnancy Services, Pregnancy Testing, Pregnancy Support, STI testing & treatment
(812) 378-4730

SingleCare
Prescription discount card
844-272-9582
singlecare.com

Nurse-Family Partnership
Support for first time mothers
(812) 283-7900

VIMCare
Healthcare Clinic (812) 375-3660
Medication Assistance Program (812) 375-3662

Persons seeking housing should check classified ads and rental signs. The renter should write out a budget to make sure they can afford rent, deposit, utilities, and other expenses. Once the person inspects the property, they should read the lease before signing it. A lease is a legal contract that offers protections to both renter and landlord. Subsidized housing for seniors, disabled, and low-income persons usually have waiting lists. Subsidized housing allows the renter to pay rent based on the household income, usually about 30% of gross income.

Columbus Housing Authority 
Subsidized (Section 8 & Public Housing) in city limits
(812) 378-0005

Human Services 
Subsidized (Section 8) five miles outside of Columbus
(812) 372-8407

Indiana Housing Now 
Housing search
(877) 428-8844
indianahousingnow.org

United Way of Bartholomew County Housing List
Pick up at United Way Center front desk
1531 13th St, Columbus, IN

Columbus Bike Co-op 
Earn-a-bike program, used/kids bike sales
March-Dec Sun 2-5pm; Tues 4-8pm
1531 13th St, Columbus, IN

Columbus Transit
Provides a free city bus system
(812) 376-2506

Verida
Non-emergency medical transportation to Fee for Service Medicaid members
(855) 325-7586

Veteran Services Office 
Veteran medical transportation
(812) 379-1540