Scott County
Service Providers’
Helping Hands
Resource Guide
Alphabetical Listing of Agencies Serving Scott County
A
ARC of Indiana (800) 382-9100
Adult Literacy and GED
(812) 752-6438
Adult Protective Services
(812) 285-6364
or (800) 992-6978 (state office hotline)
Al-Anon
Alcohol and Drug Hotline
(800) 252-6465
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
(812) 752-2704
Alzheimer’s Association
(800) 272-3900
Amedisys Home Health
(812) 944-8404
American Cancer Society
(502) 584-6782
American Diabetes Association
(800) 342-2383
American Heart Association
(800) 242-8721
American Lung Association
(800) 586-4872
American Red Cross-Scott County
Service Center (812) 752-7700
Arthritis Foundation
(800) 283-7800
Assisted Technology through
Awareness in Indiana (ATTAIN)
(800) 528-8246
Attorney General’s Office
(800) 382-5516
Austin Christian Church Preschool
(812) 794-2541
Austin Learning Center
(812) 794-8748
B
BHC of Indiana Health Network
(800) 972-4410
Bee Hive Assisted Living Home
(812) 752-4699
Big Brothers Big Sisters
(877) 892-2447
Black Lung
(800) 347-3771
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
(812) 331-8000
Blessings in a Backpack
Contact your school
Blue River Services – First Steps
(812) 738-2408
Boy Scouts of America, Lincoln
Heritage Council (502) 361-2624
Boys Town National Hotline
(800) 448-3000
Bridgepointe Goodwill Industries &
Easter Seals
(812) 752-5200
Bridgepointe Goodwill Industries
Employment Services
(812) 283-7908
Precious Angels Childcare
(812) 752-8143
C
CDC National AIDS Hotline
(800) 342-AIDS
CEASe of Scott County
(812) 820-0620
Center for Women & Families
(812) 944-6743
Chamber of Commerce (Greater Scott
County)
(812) 752-4080
Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 800-5556
Child Development Bureau
(877) 511-1144
Child Find of America
(800) 426-5678
Children’s Special Health Care
Services
(800) 475-1355
Child Support Hotline
(800) 840-8757
Civil Rights Commission
(800) 382-5516
College Cooperative Southeast
(812) 752-4327
Columbus Behavioral Center for
Children and Adolescents
(800) 562-5213
Connections – Teen Pregnancy
Resource
(812) 752-4892
Consumer Credit Counseling
(888) 711-7227
Consumer Protection
(800) 382-5516
Convenient Care of Scott County
(812) 752-7444
Cradle Pregnancy Resource Center
(812) 752-6898
Craig Park Apartments (Senior
Residential Living)
(812) 752-1486
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D
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
(800) 962-8408
Department of Child Services
(812) 752-2503
Disability Determination Bureau
(800) 622-4968
Division of Disability, Aging and
Rehab Services (800) 545-7763
E
Eating Disorders Awareness &
Prevention Hotline
(800) 931-2237
Englishton Park
(812) 889-2681
Experience Works, Inc.
(800) 843-0885
F
Family Helpline
(800) 433-0746
Federal Information Center
(800) FED-INFO
First Steps Early Intervention Program
(to refer a child for services)
(800) 941-2450
Food Stamp Fraud
(800) 622-4932
Food Stamp Program SNAP
(800) 403-0864
Futures Unlimited
(812) 794-3615
G
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
(888) 843-4564
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
(888) 771-5170
Grace Christian Academy
(812) 752-5491
Greater Scott County Chamber of
Commerce
(812) 752-4080
H
Hampton Oaks Health Campus
(812) 752-2694
Haven House Services
(812) 285-1197
Healthy Families
(812) 752-4892
Hickory Creek of Scottsburg
(812) 752-5065
His Kids Preschool
(812) 794-2222
Hoosier Healthwise
(800) 403-0864
Hoosier Hills Pact
(888) 883-1959
Hope House
(812) 752-9975
Hosparus
(800)264-0521
Housing and Community Services
(800) 622-4973
I
Indiana Bureau of Developmental
Disabilities
(812) 283-1040
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic
Violence (ICADV)
(800) 332-7385
Indiana Division of Mental Health—
Consumer Service Line
(800) 901-1133
Indiana Family Helpline
(855) 435-7178
Indiana House of Representatives
(800) 382-9842
Indiana Medicaid
(800) 457-4584
Indiana Parent Information Network,
Inc.
(800) 964-4746
Indiana Problem Gambling Referral
Line
(800) 994-8448
Indiana Protection and Advocacy
Services (P& A)
(800) 622-4845
Indiana State Bar Association
(317) 639-5465
Indiana State Information Center
(800) 457-8283
Indiana State Library
(866) 683-0008
Indiana State Police (Sellersburg Post)
(800) 872-6743
Indiana State Senate
(800) 382-9467
Indiana University Southeast
(812) 941-2333
Infant Nutrition Hotline
(800) BEECHNUT
Integrative Polygraph & Training
(812) 595-2884
Ivy Tech Community College
(812) 246-3301
J
Jennings Township Senior Citizen’s
Center
(812) 794-4212
K
Kids First
(812) 752-9570
Kids Place Child Care
(812) 752-4892
L
Lake Iola Assisted Living for the
Elderly
(866) 965-2891
Legal Services Organization of IN,
Inc.
(800) 892-2776
Lexington Good Faith Preschool
(812) 889-2339
Lifeline Telephone Assistance
Program
(888) 225-5322
Lifelong Learning Center
(812) 752-6365
LifeSpan Resources, Inc.
(812) 752-5457
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
(812) 752-2837
Little Angels Day Care
(812) 820-1428
M
ManPower
(812) 752-7576
Medi-Cab
(812) 754-0999
MedicAlert Foundation
(800) 432-5378
Medical Assistance
(800) 403-0864
Mental Health Services
(800) 901-1133
Minds in Motion (502) 384-3866
Missing Children (Indiana State
Police)
(800) 831-8953
Ms. Amy’s Place Childcare
(812) 752-1510
N
National Center for Missing &
Exploited Children
(800) 843-5678
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Referral Routing Service
(800) 662-HELP
National Eye Care Project
(800) 222-3937
National Runaway Hotline
(800) 621-4000
National Youth Advocate Program of
Indiana
(812) 752-9193
National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-4673
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New Creation Addiction Ministry
(812) 278-6473
New Hope Services-Employment
Services
(812) 288-8248
New Hope Services-Futures UnLTD
(812) 794-3615
New Hope Services-Kids Place
(812) 752-4892
New Hope Services – Respite Care
(812) 288-8248
Nursing Home Ombudsman—contact
LifeSpan Resources at (888) 948-8330
during business hours or (800) 622-4484 at
night or on weekends.
O
OVO Head Start (812) 752-7409
Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO)
(812) 752-7409
Operation Home Free—Greyhound
Bus
(800) 621-4000
P
Pilot Dogs, Inc. (614) 221-6367
Planned Parenthood
(812) 752-5656
Poison Control Center
(800) 222-1222
Purdue Cooperative Extension
(812) 752-8450
R
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest
National Network)
(800) 656-HOPE
Rauch Employment Services
(812) 754-1401
Relay Indiana
(800) 743-3333
Resp-A-Care
(812) 752-6487
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP)
(812) 752-9152
River Valley Resources (RVR)
(866) 652-7027
Runaway Hotline
(800) Runaway
S
St. James Community
(812) 752-3813
Salvation Army (812) 752-0123
(Scott County Community Clearinghouse)
Sanity Support Group
(812) 820-0620
Scott County Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA)
(812) 752-4748
Scott County Community
Clearinghouse (812) 752-0123
Scott County Community Foundation
(812) 752-2057
Scott County Division of Family
Resources
(800) 403-0864
Scott County Economic Development
Corporation
(812) 752-7268
Scott County EMS
(812) 754-0500
Scott County Family Resource
Center
(812) 794-6941
Scott County Family and Social
Services Office (800) 403-0864
Scott County Family YMCA
(812) 752-7239
Scott County 4-H
(812) 752-8450
Scott County Health Department
(812) 752-8455
Adult Education/GED Program
(812) 752-6438
Scott County Partnership
(812) 752-6365
Scott County Prosecutor’s Office
(812) 752-8466
Scott County School District 1
Austin Elementary
(812) 794-8743
Austin Middle
(812) 794-8740
Austin High
(812) 794-8730
Superintendent
(812) 794-8750
Scott County School District 2
Scottsburg Elementary
(812) 752-8922
Johnson Elementary
(812) 752-8923
Lexington Elementary
(812) 889-8924
Vienna-Finley Elementary
(812) 752-8925
Scottsburg Middle
(812) 752-8926
Scottsburg High/New Tech
(812) 752-8927
Superintendent
(812) 752-8921,
(812) 752-8946
Scott County Senior House
(812) 752-4134
Scott County Step Ahead
(812) 752-6365
Scott County Tobacco Prevention and
Cessation Coalition
(812) 754-1472
Scott Memorial Hospital, Community
Education
(812) 752-8572
Scott Memorial Hospital, Expectant
Parent Classes (812) 752-3456
Scott Memorial Hospital Rehab
Services
(812) 752-8502
Scott Memorial Hospital Switchboard
(812) 752-3456 or
toll-free (866) 8028686
Scott Valley Court (Senior Residential
Living)
(812) 752-9900
Scott Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center
(812) 752-3499
Scottsburg Christian Day Care &
Preschool Center
(812) 752-2110
Scottsburg Healthcare Center
(812) 752-5663
Scottsburg Police Department
(812) 752-4462
(Non-emergency number) or (812) 7522333 (24-hour tip line)
Senior Health Insurance Information
Program (SHIP) (812) 752-5457
Sequel TSI, Lexington Academy
(812) 889-3992
SIEOC (Southeastern Indiana
Economic Opportunity Corporation)
(800) 755-8558
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
Southeast Indiana HIV/STD Control
Program of Clark County Health Department
(800) 828-5624
Southern Home Care
(812) 752-3038
Southern Indiana Respite Services
(812) 945-6868
Southern Indiana Transit Systems,
(S.I.T.S.)
(866) 738-1681
Spartan Staffing (812) 752-8367
Special Services Unit
(812) 752-8953
State Information Center
(800) 457-8283
St. Elizabeth’s Regional Maternity
Center
(800) 227-3002
Suicide Prevention Hotline
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(800) 784-2433
Sunshine Kids Childcare
(812) 889-2923
T
Tiny Treasures Childcare
(620) 202-1375
Thornton Terrace Assisted Living
(812) 866-8396
Totes for Tots and Teens (Project T3)
(812) 933-1519
Townes House (812) 752-2399
Township Trustees
*Finley Township (812) 752-5854
* Jennings Township (812) 794-3009
* Johnson Township (812) 889-2258
* Lexington
(812) 889-3719
* Vienna Township (812) 752-2280
U
United Way of Scott County
(812) 752-2586
United Way Help Line
2-1-1
USDA Rural Development
(812) 752-2269
V
Valle Vista Health Systems
(800) 447-1348
Veterans Affairs (VA)
(812) 752-8477
Via Charter School
(812) 250-1718
Vista Care Hosparus
(800) 550-1375
W
Wellstone Regional Hospital
(812) 284-8000
Widows Luncheon
(812) 752-2115
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
(812) 752-6474
Work One Express
(812) 754-0323
Y
Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 448-4663
The Helping Hands Resource Guide is a comprehensive listing of services available to Scott County residents. The Scott
County Service Providers as a community service project compiled the Resource Guide. The information in this guide is
accurate as of spring 2012 and is subject to change at the discretion of each individual agency without prior notification. An
agency being listed in the Helping Hands Guide is not an endorsement of the services provided.
Directory of Types of Available Services
ADDICTIONS
Page 5
ADOLESCENT SERVICES
Page 6
ADOPTION
Page 8
ADULT DAY CARE
Page 8
ADVOCACY
Page 8
ASSISTED LIVING
Page 8
BEREAVEMENT (GRIEF & LOSS) SERVICES
Page 9
BUSINESS/HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANCE
Page 9
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Page 9
CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL
Page 10
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Page 11
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 14
CONSUMER SERVICES
Page 14
COUNSELING
Page 15
CRISIS SERVICES
Page 15
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Page 16
DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES
Page 17
EDUCATION
Page 18
ELDER ABUSE
Page 19
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Page 19
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Page 20
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Page 21
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (EMERGENCY)
Page 24
GAMBLING
Page 24
HEALTH
Page 24
HEALTH INSURANCE
Page 27
HOMELESS SHELTER
Page 27
HOSPARUS
Page 27
HOUSING RELATED ASSISTANCE
Page 28
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Page 29
LEGAL SERVICES
Page 29
MENTAL HEALTH
Page 29
NON PROFIT AGENCY/ORGANIZATION FUNDING
SUPPORT
Page 30
NURSING HOME
Page 31
NUTRITION & HEALTH PROGRAM
Page 31
OLDER ADULT SERVICES
Page 31
PARENT EDUCATION
Page 35
POLYGRAPH
Page 35
PREGNANCY SERVICES
Page 35
RECREATION
Page 36
RUNAWAYS
Page 37
SENIOR CENTERS
Page 37
SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
PAGE 37
SEXUAL ASSAULT
SUPPORT GROUPS
TRANSPORTATION
VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)
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ADDICTIONS
Alcohol and Drug Hotline
24-hour crisis line, 1-800-252-6465
A hotline counselor will assist callers with finding local
treatment services and resources anywhere in the United
States.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Townes Club, Scottsburg
752-2399
AA is a 12-step recovery program for individuals dealing with
an addiction to alcohol.
Hope House
190 N. 2nd Street, Scottsburg
752-9975
Hope House is a recovery home for women, who are 18 years
of age and older. The services provided emphasis recovering
from alcoholism, substance abuse, and drug related problems.
Indiana Problem Gambling Referral Line
1-800-994-8448
Hours: 24 hours a day
Callers can receive referrals to Gamblers Anonymous (GA),
Gambler-A-Non (for loved ones who are experience problems
with gambling), and local treatment resources. Written
materials about gambling related issues can be sent to
individuals requesting more information. On line information
can be obtained from Gamblers Anonymous at
www.gamblersanonymous.org or support for family members
or close friends of compulsive gamblers at Gam-Anon,
www.gam-anon.org.
LifeSpring Mental Health Center
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
Individual and group outpatient alcohol and drug services
available at Scott County Office. As well as a substance abuse
group for adolescents and inpatient referrals to Turning Point
are available when appropriate.
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National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing
Service
1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357
24 hour service
Cost:
Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private
insurance
Services include: crisis services, no cost assessments 24 hours
a day, partial hospitalization program, inpatient treatment for
children, adolescents, and adults, and residential treatment
program.
The Referral line offers printed materials on addiction and 24
hour assistance in finding substance abuse treatment options in
your area.
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Columbus Behavioral
Center for Children and Adolescents
2223 Poshard Drive, Columbus
1-800-562-5213
812-376-1771
Cost:
Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private
insurance
New Creation Addiction Ministry
Contact Jeremy Stevens
812-278-6473
3459 E Calder Lane, Scottsburg
We exist to share the gospel with those who are experiencing
life controlling problems such as drug addiction and
alcoholism.
Services include: no cost assessments Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and residential treatment program.
Scottsburg Police Department
55 N 1st St., Scottsburg
752-4462 (answered 24-hours; non emergency)
752-2333 (24-hour crime tip line)
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: None
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Valle Vista Health Systems
898 E. Main Street, Greenwood
1-800-447-1348
Hours: 24 hours a day
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
Services include: crisis services, no cost assessments 24 hours
a day, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient
programs, inpatient treatment for children, adolescents, and
adults, and residential treatment program.
The Scottsburg Police Department provides lectures and
programs for school-aged children, schools, and adult service
clubs, on drug education and any other law enforcement
matters.
Townes House
232 N. 2nd Street, Scottsburg
752-2399
Boys Town National Hotline
24 hour hotline, 1-800-448-3000
Boys Town is a 24/7 hotline that treats and cares for abused,
abandoned, and neglected kids.
Townes House is a home for males, 18 years of age and older,
with substance abuse, alcohol and drug problems.
Eating Disorder Awareness & Prevention Hotline
(Toll Free) 1-800-931-2237
Wellstone Regional Hospital
2700 Vissing Park Rd, Jeffersonville
(812) 284-8000
The Hotline has printed informational materials pertaining to
eating disorders and referrals for local treatment of Anorexia
and Bulimia.
ADOLESCENT SERVICES
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 4 p.m. to midnight & Sat. noon to 5p.m.
(EST)
GLNH is a non-profit organization who provides a nationwide
toll-free peer counseling, information and referrals.
BHC of Indiana Health Network
3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington
1-800-972-4410
Hours: 24 hours a day
Cost:
Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private
insurance.
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
Service area includes: Scott, Jackson and Jennings counties.
Email Sarah Dawson at sdawson@kyanags.org.
(888) 771-5170.
Services include: crisis services and no-cost mental health
assessments 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Bloomington Meadows
Hospital
3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington
812-331-8000
Hours: 24 Hours a day
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana’s Mission is Girl Scouting builds
girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the
world a better place. Girl Scouts is open to all girls who are in
K-12. For more information about how to become involved as
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Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wed. – Fri. 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Counseling services are offered for children, adolescents,
adults, and families coping with depression, anxiety, and other
challenging issues.
a Girl Scout or to become a Girl Scout adult leader email
Sarah Dawson or visit wwwgskentuckiana.org.
Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce
Scottsburg Heritage Station, 90 N. Main Street, Suite B,
Scottsburg
752-4080
Hours: Mon.- Thur. 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
The Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated
to promoting the interest of business, industry, and agriculture
through the advancement of education, quality of life,
environmental awareness and tourism.
The Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce also
offers/sponsors the following programs: Dollars & $ense at
Scottsburg Middle School, Career Clusters at Scottsburg High
School, Character Counts-a program started in 1998 that
teaches children the Six Pillars of character; trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Character Counts is now part of most Scott County District 1
and 2 Elementary and Middle School curriculums.
Scott County Leadership Academy-a program that promotes
an awareness of community services, history, education and
social services. The focus of this program is on developing
and enhancing skills for future leaders of Scott County.
National Runaway Hotline
24-hour crisis line 1-800-621-4000
Crisis line is for youth ages 12 to 21 and their families. Crisis
intervention and referrals for needed services are provided.
Planned Parenthood of Central and Southern Indiana
20 S. Hazard St., Scottsburg
752-5656
askme@ppin.org
Hours: Mon. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. & Fri. 8:30 to 6 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 12:30
to 1:30).
Costs: Vary based on services provided. Medicaid and most
insurance plans are accepted or some financial assistance may
be available.
Planned Parenthood provides the following services:
gynecological exams, breast exams, pap tests, pregnancy tests,
birth control, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted
infection screening and treatment, free and anonymous HIV
testing, pre-martial blood screening, hormone replacement
therapy, male services and information and referral.
Hosparus of Southern Indiana—serving Scott, Washington,
Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
Sequel TSI, Lexington Academy
(812) 889-3992Englishton Park
2426 Parker Lane, Lexington
889-3992
Hours: 8-4:30 pm (staff present 24 hours)
Cost $195 per day
Hosparus provides individual and group counseling sessions
for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. Camp Evergreen for children and
Tsunami Retreat for teens are also available to assist youth in
coping with loss of a loved one or someone close. Hosparus
also provides care for individuals diagnosed with life limiting
illnesses and counseling for families who have/are
experiencing divorce related issues.
Sequel TSI, Lexington Academy is a residential treatment
center that serves at risk males between the ages of 12 through
18. Residential services include on-site schooling; individual,
family, and group therapy. Additional services include P.E. /
recreational activities, daily leadership development, living
skills and addictions programming. 70 plus IQ.
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
752-9193
www.nyap.org/
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NYAP specializes in safe, out of home services for
children/youth in need. Services include foster care,
therapeutic foster care, emergency and respite care,
transitional independent living, family preservation and
support services.
Suicide Prevention Hotline
24-hour hotline, 1-800-784-2433
www.hopeline.com
Crisis intervention hotline with referrals made for appropriate
services.
Wellstone Regional Hospital
2700 Vissing Park Rd, Jeffersonville
(812) 284-8000
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
Youth Crisis Hotline
24-hour hotline, 1-800-448-4663
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Christian hotline for youth, ages 12 to 18, who are suffering
from physical, emotional, or social problems.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
(Toll Free) 1-800-843-5678 or www.missingkids.com
The Center can be contacted to report a missing child, to
report the sighting of an identified missing child, to report the
child-sexual exploitation of a child, and if parents need
assistance with reunification with a child after they have been
found.
ADOPTION
Department of Child Services – Adoption
1050 West Community Way, Scottsburg
(812) 752-2503
The Department of Child Services helps to place children for
adoption whose parent’s rights have been terminated by the
court and to assist in finding adoption resources for anyone
seeking adoption.
Nursing Home Ombudsman
Call Lifespan Resources, (toll free) 1-888-948-8330, or after
regular business hours, (toll free) 1-800-622-4484.
The Ombudsman works confidentially to resolve concerns and
complaints about facility care and resident’s rights.
ADULT DAY CARE
ASSISTED LIVING
Hampton Oaks Health Campus
966 N. Wilson Road, Scottsburg
752-2694 or www.trilogyhs.com
Bee Hive Assisted Living Home
1496 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-4699
Hours: Mon. – Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No long-term lease to sign.
Our number one goal at Hampton Oaks is to provide our
residents the assistance and care they need to live full and
satisfying lives, while helping them maintain the independence
and dignity they desire. Those services include: Skilled
Nursing Services, Long-Term Care, Transitional Care,
Memory Care, Adult Day Health Services, and Assisted Living
Services
Bee Hive is an affordable long or short term assisted living
home for seniors. Services include but are not limited to
laundry, 24-hour assistance, meal preparation, house keeping,
medicine reminders, and planned activities.
Hampton Oaks Health Campus
966 N. Wilson Road, Scottsburg
752-2694 or www.trilogyhs.com
Hickory Creek of Scottsburg
1100 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-5065
Cost: Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted.
Our number one goal at Hampton Oaks is to provide our
residents the assistance and care they need to live full and
satisfying lives, while helping them maintain the independence
and dignity they desire. Those services include: Skilled
Nursing Services, Long-Term Care, Transitional Care,
Memory Care, Adult Day Health Services, and Assisted Living
Services
Hickory Creek is a charitable not for profit, 36 bed nursing
facility providing skilled and intermediate care. Services
include physical, occupational and speech therapy. Our
friendly dedicated staff are committed to providing quality
personalized care. Hickory Creek also provides Adult Day
Care Services.
Lake Iola Assisted Living for the Elderly
756 Lakeshore Drive, Scottsburg
752-1511
Costs: Private pay
Lake Iola Assisted Living for the Elderly
756 Lakeshore Drive, Scottsburg
752-1511
Costs: Private pay
Services include but are not limited to: supervision, meals, and
medicine reminders. Eligibility requirements include the
following: an adult must be ambulatory, able to feed himself
or herself, and not be incontinent.
Lake Iola Assisted Living for the Elderly is located in a rustic,
park like setting on Lake Iola. Services provided include
meals, laundry, 24-hour assistance, house keeping, assistance
with dressing and showering, medicines, and a beautician. No
long term lease to sign.
ADVOCACY
Thornton Terrace Assisted Living
188 Thornton Road, Hanover
(812) 866-8396
Business Office Hours: 8 am. To 4:30 p.m.
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (P&A)
1-800-622-4845 or (TTY) 1-800-838-1131
www.in.gov/ipas/
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thornton Terrace offers private apartments that include all
meals, laundry for weekly-linens, and personal assistance as a
part of a one- rate apartment lease. Apartment options include
Advocacy and legal assistance to secure the rights and
interests of persons with developmental disabilities
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studios, one-bedrooms, and expanded suites. Thornton
Terrace offers licensed residential and skilled care as well as
physical and occupational therapy available on site.
Serves: Scott, Jackson, Jennings, Jefferson, Floyd, Clark, and
Washington Counties
Rauch Employment and Interpreting Services
Main Office
845 Park Place, New Albany
(812) 945-4063
Serving: Floyd and Clark Counties
Community Employment Services also offers four basic
strategic workforce development services that may be of use
of benefit to local businesses: 1) Employment evaluation, 2)
Recruiting, 3) Vocational evaluation, and 4) Human resource
consulting. These services emphasize the human elements of
developing the workforce, seeing the whole person for his or
her strengths, talents, abilities, and life situation, and then
matching them to the needs and requirements of the business.
These services will assist the employer and managers in
stabilizing the workforce and creating an environment that is
conducive to increased productivity and profitability.
BEREAVEMENT (GRIEF & LOSS) SERVICES
Hosparus of Southern Indiana—serving Scott, Washington,
Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
Hosparus provides individual and group counseling sessions
for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. Camp Evergreen for children and
Tsunami Retreat for teens are also available to assist youth in
coping with loss of a loved one or someone close. Hosparus
also provides care for individuals diagnosed with life limiting
illnesses and counseling for families who have/are
experiencing divorce related issues.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
VistaCare Hosparus
391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville
(812) 284-2600 or www.VistaCare.com
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nurse is on call 24
hours a day to handle emergencies.
Service area includes: Scott, Washington, Clark, Floyd,
Jefferson, Harrison, Crawford, and Orange Counties in
Indiana
Boys Town National Hotline
24 hour hotline, 1-800-448-3000
Boys Town is a 24/7 hotline that treats and cares for abused,
abandoned, and neglected kids.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
36 Forest Avenue, Scottsburg
(812) 752-4748
scottcasa@gmail.com
Community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected
children in the court system.
VistaCare provides services for individuals, who have been
diagnosed with a life limiting illness and their families.
Services include Nursing, Certified Nurse Assistance, Social
Workers, Chaplain, Volunteers and Bereavement. Medicare
and Medicaid certified. Licensed by the State of Indiana.
VistaCare are palliative experts and do not turn away patients
who elect hosparus but who wish to continue more aggressive
pain management treatments. VistaCare also provides
community support services that include a Speakers' Bureau,
consultation, memorial services, support groups, bereavement
support, community education, and community referrals
Department of Child Services
1050 W. Community Way, Scottsburg
752-2503
Reports of child abuse and neglect: (800) 800-5556
To report any type of suspected child abuse, which includes
neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse of children up to the age
of 18. Licenses Foster Parent homes, adoptive homes.
Provides services for families with substantiated child abuse
and neglect. All reports are confidential.
Widows Luncheon
First Christian Church
255 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-2115
Prevent Child Abuse, Indiana
3833 North Meridian Street, Ste 101, Indianapolis
(317) 775-6439 or www.pcain.org
PCA, Indiana focus on primary prevention on child abuse and
neglect in Indiana. PCA, Indiana has information on
preventing child abuse and neglect, a family support resource
center including a lending library of books and videos, and
information on the Prevent Child Abuse Councils initiatives
and programs available in counties across the state.
A monthly support luncheon for individuals who are dealing
with the loss a spouse.
BUSINESS/HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANCE
Rauch Employment Services
Scottsburg Satellite Office
941 W. McClain Ave., Suite D, Scottsburg
754-1401
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Prevent Child Abuse, Scott County Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 56, Scottsburg
PCA, Scott County Councils mission is to prevent child abuse
in Scott County. Council services include prevention
education; prevention and parenting information materials;
Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month activities; and Kids
on the Block Puppet Program for elementary students in the
2nd through 5th grades.
Serves infants up to children 12 years old
Precious Angels
Florence Burton
1050 Allen St., Scottsburg.
(812) 752-8143
Serves infants up to children 12 years old.
Sunshine Kids Childcare
Carol Shepherd
4454 S. Slate Ford Road, Scottsburg
(812) 889-2923
Serves from infants up to children 12 years old. Multi-child
discount.
CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL
Child Care Resources and Referral Program (CCRR)—
Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation
(SIEOC)
1-800-755-8558 or www.sieoc.org
CCR&R promotes quality child care for all children by
providing information, education, and support to families and
child care providers in Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd,
Franklin, Ohio, Jefferson, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland
Counties. The program guides parents in making informed
choices when choosing day care for their children by
providing information and referrals. The CCR&R assembles
and maintains an automated database of child care providers in
the local area, offers ongoing training and technical assistance
to providers, and coordinates & promotes the development of
new child care providers/resources. CCR&R services are
available to anyone, regardless of income level.
Tiny Treasures Childcare
Carol Vandervort
3582 E. State Road 56, Scottsburg
(620) 202-1375
Serves infants to age 10. Multi-child discount. Licensed
childcare.
Lexington Good Faith Preschool
Jennifer Johanningsmeier
2805 South Cherry Street, Lexington
(812) 889-2339
OVO Headstart Preschool
1172 Community Way, Scottsburg
(812) 752-7409
River Valley Resources (RVR)-- CCDF Child Care Payment
Assistance
1-866-652-7027
Eligible parents may obtain assistance with the cost of child
care while working, in school, or while seeking employment.
RVR currently assists parents of children ages birth to 13
years with this program.
Scottsburg Christian Day Care & Preschool Ministry
201 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-2110
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Serves from infants up to children twelve years of age.
Ministry based childcare that is registered with the State of
Indiana.
Ministry based childcare that is not registered with the state of
Indiana
Kids Place Childcare—New Hope Services, Inc.
1642 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-4892
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kids Place serves children six weeks old to age twelve.
Services include: before school care, childcare, before and
after kindergarten care, and developmental preschool for
children ages three to five years old.
His Kids Preschool—extended ministry of Calvary Temple
Church
205 S. Dowling, Austin
794-2222
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30a.m. to 11 a.m.
Serves children ages three to five years of age. Services
include kindergarten readiness for kids ages 4 and 5 on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and educational preschool
class for three year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Little Angels Day Care
Sandy Roberts
256 N Railroad St., Austin
(812) 820-1428
Serves infants up to children 12 years old
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Ms. Amy’s Place
Amy Mullins
918 S. Main St., Scottsburg
(812) 752-1510
BHC of Indiana Health Network
3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington
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1-800-972-4410
Hours: 24 hours a day
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance.
Services include: crisis services and no-cost mental health
assessments 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Child Find of America
1-800-426-5678
Locate abducted and runaway children and youth that are 18
years old and younger.
First Steps Early Intervention
Blue River Services
1365 Hwy. 135 NW
P.O. Box 547
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-2408
www.brsinc.org
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Bloomington Meadows
Hospital
3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington
812-331-8000
Hours: 24 Hours a day
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
Services include: crisis services, no cost assessments 24 hours
a day, partial hospitalization program, inpatient treatment for
children, adolescents, and adults, and residential treatment
program.
Indiana's First Steps System is a family-centered, locally
based coordinated system that provides early intervention
services and support to infants and young children with
disabilities or who are developmentally delayed.
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Columbus Behavioral
Center for Children and Adolescents
2223 Poshard Drive, Columbus
1-800-562-5213
812-376-1771
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
Services include: no cost assessments Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and residential treatment program.
Child Care Resources and Referral Program (CCRR)—
Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation
(SIEOC)
1-800-755-8558 or www.sieoc.org
CCR&R promotes quality child care for all children by
providing information, education, and support to families and
child care providers in Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd,
Franklin, Ohio, Jefferson, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland
Counties. The program guides parents in making informed
choices when choosing day care for their children by
providing information and referrals. The CCR&R assembles
and maintains an automated database of child care providers in
the local area, offers ongoing training and technical assistance
to providers, and coordinates & promotes the development of
new child care providers/resources. CCR&R services are
available to anyone, regardless of income level.
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Valle Vista Health Systems
898 E. Main Street, Greenwood
1-800-447-1348
Hours: 24 hours a day
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
Services include: crisis services, no cost assessments 24 hours
a day, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient
programs, inpatient treatment for children, adolescents, and
adults, and residential treatment program.
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
1-800-475-1355
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Contact: Stacey Waskom/Linda Dawson
(877) 892-2447or www.bbbssi.org.
CSHCS assists income eligible families of children, age birth
to 21 years old, with serious chronic medical problems with
treatment related to their child’s condition. Depending on the
medical condition, services can include: doctors visits,
immunizations, prescription drugs, routine dental care,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
First Steps Early Intervention Program
To refer a child call 1-800-941-2450
Areas served include Harrison, Clark, Floyd, Crawford,
Orange, Washington, and Scott Counties.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters is a community based mentoring
program that matches caring adult volunteers with children
between the ages of 6-14 in one to one mentoring
relationships. Matches meet several times per month. High
School Bigs Program: School based mentoring program that
matches high school students with Elementary students. The
matches meet one hour per week on the Elementary school
grounds. Lunch Buddies: Community volunteers are matched
with middle school students and they have lunch together once
per week for the duration of the school year.
Early intervention services are provided for children, birth to
three years of age, with or who are at risk of developmental
delays. The services include: developmental evaluations,
family developed service plan, developmental therapies,
audiology, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and other services. In depth information is also
available on line at www.fsosi.org.
Boys Town National Hotline
24 hour hotline, 1-800-448-3000
Boys Town is a 24/7 hotline that treats and cares for abused,
abandoned, and neglected kids.
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Girl Scouts of Tulip Trace Council, Inc.
Main Office located in Bloomington, IN
1-800-467-6804 ext. 14 (Vera Hurst, Membership Specialist
Scott County)
Service area includes: Bartholomew/Edinburgh, Decatur,
Jackson, Jennings, Scott and Brown
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wed. – Fri. 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Counseling services are offered for children, adolescents,
adults, and families coping with depression, anxiety, and other
challenging issues. On going social skills group for children.,
the focus of the groups is on learning social skills, listening
skills, following directions, and respect, etc. Also available is
a substance abuse group for adolescents.
Tulip Trace Council’s Mission is Girl Scouting builds girls of
courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a
better place. Girl Scouts is open to all girls who are ages six
to seventeen. For more information about how to become
involved as a Girl Scout or to become a Girl Scout adult leader
call our office.
National Youth Advocate Program of Indiana
56 E McClain Ave, Scottsburg
(812) 752-9193
Licenses foster homes and encourages interested persons to
apply.
Hosparus of Southern Indiana—serving Scott, Washington,
Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO) Head Start Program
1172 Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7409
Costs: None to eligible families with children who are three to
five years of age.
Head Start is a comprehensive child and family development
program designed to meet the educational, social, nutritional
and health needs of families with pre-school aged children. A
recognized leader in the field of early childhood education,
Head Start helps children become physically, socially and
emotionally ready for elementary school. Head Start services
include: individualized, pre-school education, health and
nutrition, family support, parent involvement, parent
education, disability services, and transportation. Full day and
part day programs are available.
Hosparus provides individual and group counseling sessions
for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. Camp Evergreen for children and
Tsunami Retreat for teens are also available to assist youth in
coping with loss of a loved one or someone close. Hosparus
also provides care for individuals diagnosed with life limiting
illnesses and counseling for families who have/are
experiencing divorce related issues.
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
752-9193
www.nyap.org/
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NYAP specializes in safe, out of home services for
children/youth in need. Services include foster care,
therapeutic foster care, emergency and respite care,
transitional independent living, family preservation and
support services.
Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Scott County
Scott County Extension Office
1 E. McClain Avenue, Courthouse, Suite G-30, Scottsburg
752-8450
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Costs: Free to various fees based on program or service
provided
Programs offered for individuals in grades 3-12: Scott County
4-H Program, Scott County EFNEP (Expanded Food &
Nutrition Education Program), Scott County Extension
Homemakers Clubs, Holiday Program, IDA Courses, Master
Gardner, Teaching Consumer & Family Science Topics and
Agricultural/Natural Resource topics
Kids Place Childcare—New Hope Services, Inc.
1642 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-4892
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kids Place serves children six weeks old to age twelve.
Services include: before school care, childcare, before and
after kindergarten care, and developmental preschool for
children ages three to five years old.
Lifespan Resources
752-5457 or (toll free) 1-888-948-8330
River Valley Resources (RVR)-- CCDF Child Care Payment
Assistance
1-866-652-7027
Eligible parents may obtain assistance with the cost of child
care while working, in school, or while seeking employment.
Lifespan Resources offers services for children under the age
of 18 who are medically fragile or developmentally disabled.
Services are available through C.H.O.I.C.E. and Medicaid
Waiver programs.
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RVR currently assists parents of children ages birth to 13
years with this program.
752-8953
Cost: None
The Special Services Unit works to address all disabilities
pertaining to school age children. Services are available for
any child, three years through twenty-two years of age, with a
disability or disabilities. The Special Services Unit offers a
variety of services including: Preschool services for children
with special needs; academic/achievement testing;
occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy; adaptive
physical education; vocational education; and assistive
technology services/devices.
Scott County Division of Family Resources (DFR)
1048 W. Community Way, Scottsburg
(800) 403-0864
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Scott County DFR assists income eligible families with
dependent children with TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy
Families), Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Hoosier Healthwise
(Children’s Health Insurance Program and Prenatal and 60
days postpartum program). Medical assistance for elderly and
disabled for income/resource eligible.
Scott County Family YMCA
805 W Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7239
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Sat. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Scott County Family YMCA puts Christian principles
into practice through programs that build a healthy body,
mind, and spirit.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
1642 W. McClain Avenue
752-6474
Contact: Jean Robbins at
Jean_Robbins@NewHopeServices.org
WIC provides services for pregnant, breast feeding, and
postpartum women, and children, birth to five years old.
Available WIC services include: Supplemental foods,
healthcare referrals, community service referrals, nutrition
education, breast feeding education and support group, and
free pregnancy tests.
The YMCA offers the following recreational activities and
programs for adults: group exercise classes, personal training,
cardio vascular and free weight equipment, walking /running
indoor track, two-court gymnasium, aquatics center including
instructional and lap pools, water aerobics, Active Older
Adults (A0A) programming etc…
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce
Scottsburg Heritage Station, 90 N. Main Street, Suite B,
Scottsburg
752-4080
Hours: Mon.- Thur. 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
The Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated
to promoting the interest of business, industry, and agriculture
through the advancement of education, quality of life,
environmental awareness and tourism.
The Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce also
offers/sponsors the following programs: Dollars & $ense at
Scottsburg Middle School, Career Clusters at Scottsburg High
School, Character Counts-a program started in 1998 that
teaches children the Six Pillars of character; trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Character Counts is now part of most Scott County District 1
and 2 Elementary and Middle School curriculums. Scott
County Leadership Academy-a program that promotes an
awareness of community services, history, education and
social services. The focus of this program is on developing
and enhancing skills for future leaders of Scott County.
The YMCA offers the following recreational activities and
programs: for children/ youth: Afternoons Rock, after-school
program, biddy ball, flag football, grade school ball, karate,
middle school teens nights, soccer, swim lessons, swim team,
toddler programming, summer day camps.
Scott County Health Department—Immunization Clinic
1471 North Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-8455
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment
only. Bring shot records
Cost: Administration fee of $5.00
The Health Department administers immunizations for
children and adults, including influenza (flu) vaccinations in
the fall. TB tests are given on Tuesdays for $10 and Tetanus
shots for adults are available for no cost.
Scottsburg Christian Day Care & Preschool Ministry
201 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-2110
Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Serves children from infants up to the age twelve. Ministry
based childcare that is registered with the State of Indiana.
Scott County Economic Development Corporation
821 South Lake Road South, Scottsburg
752-SCOT (7268) or www.scottcountyin.com
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special Services Unit
145 south first street, Scottsburg
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The purpose of the Scott County Economic Development
Corporation is coordination, administration, and overall
management of economic development and marketing for
Scott County. The SCEDC (under contract with local, state,
and federal units of government) will maintain a public/private
partnership with an end result of advancing the improvement
of the quality and quantity of life in Scott County. The
SCEDC provides the following services: works closely with
existing business and industrial employers; provides fiscal
services to other not-for-profit entities; assists agriculture
business leaders of the region in the development of new and
innovative opportunities for the agricultural community;
serves as a liaison with state and regional agencies; provides
technical assistance for local community organizations; and
continues to coordinate the Scott County Learning Exchange.
Government information and services, passports, federal jobs,
and government funding and assistance programs information.
Scott County Partnership
Life Long Learning Center, 1092 Community Way,
Scottsburg
752-6365
The Scott County Partnership is working with business
leaders, educators, civic leaders, the faith community and
social service organizations to create a competent, competitive
workforce, encourage a robust economy, gainful employment
and a high quality of life through appropriate initiatives in
education, training and social services while emphasizing
cooperation, performance outcomes and effectiveness of
resources. The Scott County Partnership is a service learning
site AmeriCorps.
Anyone needing assistance with credit counseling, getting out
of debt and/or budgeting may obtain this help free of charge.
We will provide this service at the OVO location nearest you,
and you need not be a resident of our three county service area
to get assistance.
Indiana Division of Mental Health—Consumer Service Line
(Toll Free) 1-800-901-1133
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Provides information to consumers about state mental health
services and addiction services. Caller may also register
complaints and compliments regarding state funded mental
health care.
Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO)—
1172 Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7409
Cost: None
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) accounts may be
awarded to eligible applicants who provide the necessary
documentation to OVO staff. This program is funded through
the Department of Commerce, which matches account
holder’s savings $3 to every $1 saved, up to $900 per year.
The matching funds must be used for an approved purchase.
Budgeting classes are an integral component to ensuring
successful participation. To register for the next orientation
session, call your local OVO office.
Scott County Step Ahead
1092 Community Way, Scottsburg
COUNSELING
The Scott County Step Ahead is a community coordinating
council focused on the needs of children and families.
Monthly meetings of local service providers and other
interested parties take place on the second Tuesday of each
month at Life Long Learning Center. The goal of the
coordinating council is to foster collaboration, create an
annual action plan, identify gaps in needed services, create
resources, and advocate for the needs of Scott County children
and families.
Hosparus of Southern Indiana—serving Scott, Washington,
Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
Hosparus provides individual and group counseling sessions
for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. Camp Evergreen for children and
Tsunami Retreat for teens are also available to assist youth in
coping with loss of a loved one or someone close. Hosparus
also provides care for individuals diagnosed with life limiting
illnesses and counseling for families who have/are
experiencing divorce related issues.
CONSUMER SERVICES
Attorney General/ Consumer Protection
402 W. Washington St., 5th Floor, Indianapolis
(Toll free) 1-800-382-5516
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Consumer Protection Administration investigates
consumer complaints regarding issues with purchased goods
and services. The Consumer Protection Administration will
also investigate medical complaints against doctors, nurses
and other licensed Professionals.
Indiana Division of Mental Health—Consumer Service Line
(Toll Free) 1-800-901-1133
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Provides information to consumers about state mental health
services and addiction services. Caller may also register
complaints and compliments regarding state funded mental
health care.
Federal Information Center
1-800-FED-INFO or www.firstgov.gov
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BHC of Indiana Health Network--Columbus Behavioral
Center for Children and Adolescents
2223 Poshard Drive, Columbus
1-800-562-5213
812-376-1771
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wed. – Fri. 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Counseling services are offered for children, adolescents,
adults, and families coping with depression, anxiety, and other
challenging issues. Case management, support groups,
psychiatric services, a residential program and an inpatient
unit in Clark County are also available.
Services include: no cost assessments Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and residential treatment program.
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Valle Vista Health Systems
898 E. Main Street, Greenwood
1-800-447-1348
Hours: 24 hours a day
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO)
1172 Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7409
Cost: None
Services include: crisis services, no cost assessments 24 hours
a day, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient
programs, inpatient treatment for children, adolescents, and
adults, and residential treatment program.
Anyone needing assistance with credit counseling, getting out
of debt and/or budgeting may obtain this help free of charge.
We will provide this service at the OVO location nearest you,
and you need not be a resident of our three county service area
to get assistance.
CDC National AIDS Hotline
(Toll free) 1-800-342-AIDS or 1-800-344-7432 (Spanish
language hotline)
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Information services and referrals related to HIV and AIDS.
CRISIS SERVICES
Adult Protective Services (APS)
812 285-6364, covering Scott, Clark, Floyd, & Harrison
Counties or (Toll free) 1-800-992-6978 (state office hotline)
Center For Women & Families
Sellersburg, IN
www.thecenteronline.org
(812) 944-6743
(877) 803-7577
Center For Women & Families exists to serve and advocate
for women and families affected by domestic violence, sexual
assault, and economic hardship. The following services are
available for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
and their families: emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line,
support groups, support and educational counseling, case
management services, children’s services, and court and
hospital advocacy. Community education
programs/presentations and professional training are also
available on issues related to domestic violence and sexual
assault.
Call Adult Protective Services to report any suspected abuse,
neglect or exploitation of an adult, 18 years of age or older,
who is unable to care for his/her self or property and is unable
to make informed decisions.
BHC of Indiana Health Network
3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington
1-800-972-4410
Hours: 24 hours a day
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private
insurance.
Services include: crisis services and no-cost mental health
assessments 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Department of Child Services
1050 W. Community Way, Scottsburg
752-2503
Reports of child abuse and neglect: (800) 800-5556
To report any type of suspected child abuse, which includes
neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse of children up to the age
of 18. Licenses foster parent homes, adoptive homes. Provides
services for families with substantiated child abuse and
neglect.up to 18 years of age. All reports are confidential.
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Bloomington Meadows
Hospital
3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington
812-331-8000
Hours: 24 Hours a day
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
Services include: crisis services, no cost assessments 24 hours
a day, partial hospitalization program, inpatient treatment for
children, adolescents, and adults, and residential treatment
program.
Eating Disorder Awareness & Prevention Hotline
(Toll Free) 1-800-931-2237
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The Hotline has printed informational materials pertaining to
eating disorders and referrals for local treatment of Anorexia
and Bulimia.
Center For Women & Families
Sellersburg, IN
www.thecenteronline.org
(812) 944-6743
(877) 803-7577
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 4 p.m. to midnight & Sat. noon to 5p.m.
(EST)
GLNH is a non-profit organization who provides a nationwide
toll-free peer-counseling, information and referrals.
Center For Women & Families exists to serve and advocate
for women and families affected by domestic violence, sexual
assault, and economic hardship. The following services are
available for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
and their families: emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line,
support groups, support and educational counseling, case
management services, children’s services, and court and
hospital advocacy. Community education
programs/presentations and professional training are also
available on issues related to domestic violence and sexual
assault.
Hoosier Hills PACT
35 Public Sq Salem, IN
812-883-1959
Toll Free 1-888-883-1959
24-hour crisis line for individuals affected by domestic
violence and sexual assault, (toll free) 1-888-883-1959
Hoosier Hills PACT Domestic Violence Shelter
35 Public Sq Salem, IN
812-883-1959
(Toll free) 1-888-883-1959
Cost: None
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
24-hour crisis line 1-800-456-2117
National Runaway Hotline
24-hour crisis line 1-800-621-4000
Crisis line is for youth ages 12 to 21 and their families. Crisis
intervention and referrals for needed services are provided.
Hoosier Hills PACT is committed to providing programs that
address the needs of the victim, abuser, and the community.
Services include: emergency shelter for victims of domestic
violence, 24-hour crisis line, support groups, anger
management classes, and professional and community
education programs on domestic violence and sexual assault.
Poison Control Center
24-hour national hotline, 1-800-222-1222
(Important to have the bottle or substance of what is suspected
of being swallowed in hand when placing the call)
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
1-800-332-7385 or www.violenceresource.org
Hours: 24 hours a day
For downloadable educational material visit
www.clarian.org/poisoncontrol
ICADV provides information and referrals for domestic
violence residential and nonresidential services across the state
of Indiana. ICADV also answers questions or makes referrals
to batterers’ programs.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
24-hour hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE or www.rainn.org
RAINN is a sexual assault hotline which provides callers with
confidential information on services available in their local
area.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (24 hour hotline) or www.thehotline.org
Hotline callers receive crisis information and referrals to the
domestic violence shelter or services nearest to your location.
Suicide Prevention Hotline
24-hour hotline, 1-800-784-2433
www.hopeline.com
DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES
Crisis intervention hotline with referrals made for appropriate
services.
Alcohol and Drug Hotline
24-hour crisis line, 1-800-252-6465
A hotline counselor will assist callers with finding local
treatment services and resources anywhere in the United
States.
Youth Crisis Hotline
24-hour hotline, 1-800-448-4663
Christian hotline for youth, ages 12 to 18, who are suffering
from physical, emotional, or social problems.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Townes Club, Scottsburg
752-2399
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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AA is a 12-step recovery program for individuals dealing with
an addiction to alcohol.
Scottsburg Police Department
55 N 1st St., Scottsburg
752-4462 (answered 24 hours; non emergency)
752-2333 (24-hour crime tip line)
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: None
CEASe of Scott County
P.O. Box 145, Scottsburg
Contact Lori Croasdell at (812) 820-0620 or www.sccease.org
CEASe's mission is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of
substance abuse and addictions among youth and adults in
Scott County. As part of Indiana state statute, CEASe (the
Coalition to Eliminate the Abuse of Substances) is Scott
County's Local Coordinating Council appointed by the
Governor's Commission for a Drug Free Indiana. CEASe is
charged with the responsibility of assessing the impact of
substances on the community by gathering data from law
enforcement, courts, schools, community leaders, coroner’s
office, hospital, etc., and to track those trends. CEASe
prepares a three-year Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP)
which outlines the identified priority problems, objectives, and
goals regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use in three
areas: prevention/education, treatment/intervention, and, law
enforcement/criminal justice.
The Scottsburg Police Department provides lectures and
programs for school-aged children, schools, and adult service
clubs, on drug education and any other law enforcement
matter.
Sequel TSI, Lexington Academy
2426 Parker Lane, Lexington
889-3992
Hours: 8-4:30 pm (staff present 24 hours)
Cost $195 per day
Sequel TSI, Lexington Academy is a residential treatment
center that serves at risk males between the ages of 12 through
18. Residential services include on-site schooling; individual,
family, and group therapy. Additional services include P.E. /
recreational activities, daily leadership development, living
skills and addictions programming. 70 plus IQ.
Hope House
190 N. 2nd Street, Scottsburg
752-9975
Hope House is a recovery home for women, who are 18 years
of age and older. The services provided emphasis recovering
from alcoholism, substance abuse, and drug related problems.
Townes House
232 N. 2nd Street, Scottsburg
752-2399
Townes House is a home for males, 18 years of age and older,
with substance abuse, alcohol and drug problems.
LifeSpring Mental Health Center
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
EDUCATION
American Red Cross
752-7700
Individual and group outpatient alcohol and drug services are
available at the Scott County Office. As well as substance
abuse group for adolescents and inpatient referrals to Turning
Point are available when appropriate.
The American Red Cross provides Health and Safety Classes
which include: Community First Aid; Adult CPR; Child and
Infant CPR; and Blood born Pathogens. Those interested may
contact the Red Cross Message number at 752-7700.
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing
Service
1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357
24 hour service
Grace Christian Academy
(812) 752-5491
375 Lovers Lane, Scottsburg
www.gcacademy.net
Private Christian school for preschool through 8 th grade.
The Referral line offers printed materials on addiction and 24
hour assistance in finding substance abuse treatment options in
your area.
Indiana State Police (Sellersburg Post)
(800) 872-6743
www.in.gov/isp/
New Creation Addiction Ministry
Contact Jeremy Stevens
812-278-6473
3459 E Calder Lane, Scottsburg
We exist to share the gospel with those who are experiencing
life controlling problems such as drug addiction and
alcoholism.
Public Information Officer can provide education in a public
forum on various topics such as Drug Information, Personal
Safety, Safe Driving, Alcohol Awareness, etc…
Classes are provided on an as needed basis. If you are
interested you should contact the Public Information Officer
for this service.
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Lexington Elementary School (812) 889-8924
Vienna-Finley Elementary School (812) 752-8925
Scottsburg Middle School (812) 752-8926
Scottsburg High School (812) 752-8927
Superintendents Office (812) 752-8921 or 752-8946
Fax (812) 752-8951
Indiana University Southeast
4201Grant Line Road, New Albany
(812) 941-2333
Ivy Tech Community College-Madison
590 Ivy Tech Drive, Madison
(812) 265-2580
Transition Resources, Inc.
Life Long Learning Center, 1092 Community Way,
Scottsburg
752-3886
Costs: None
Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
8204 Hwy 311, Sellersburg
(812) 246-3301
(800)321-9021
Services available are geared towards job readiness, career
planning, skill and educational assessment, and job search.
Employment assistance, job training programs, occupational
training and youth programs are also available.
Lifelong Learning Center
1092 Community Way, Scottsburg
752-6365
Costs: vary based on course; free to senior citizens
Adult Education/GED Program
Life Long Learning Center, 1092 Community Way,
Scottsburg
752-6438
Costs: Classes are free to anyone 16 years of age and older
For information about courses/training including computer
courses that are available at the Life Long Learning Center,
1092 Community Way, Scottsburg, call 752-6438. The
classes are offered on a rotating basis and are free to senior
citizens.
Preparation classes and testing services are geared towards
assisting adults, 16 years of age or older, in achieving their
GED or diploma. For more information on any of the GED
Classes call 752-6438.
Purdue Cooperative Extension Service,
Scott County Extension Office
1 E. McClain Avenue, Courthouse, Suite G-30, Scottsburg
752-8450
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Costs: Free to various fees based on program or service
provided
Programs offered for individuals in grades 3-12: Scott County
4-H Program, Scott County EFNEP (Expanded Food &
Nutrition Education Program), Scott County Extension
Homemakers Clubs, Holiday Program, IDA Courses, Master
Gardner, Teaching Consumer & Family Science Topics and
Agricultural/Natural Resource topics
Special Services Unit
145 South First Street, Scottsburg
752-8953
Cost: None
The Special Services Unit works to address all disabilities
pertaining to school age children. Services are available for
any child, three years through twenty-two years of age, with a
disability or disabilities. The Special Services Unit offers a
variety of services including: Preschool services for children
with special needs; academic/achievement testing;
occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy; adaptive
physical education; vocational education; and assistive
technology services/devices.
Scott County EMS
1467 N Gardner St., Scottsburg
(In an emergency call 911) for more information on public
awareness and educational opportunities call, 754-0500
Via Charter School
P.O. Box 356, Scottsburg
(812) 250-1718
www.viacharterschool.com
Public charter school for grades K-6.
EMS in addition to providing emergency services that can be
accessed by call 911, also provides public awareness and
education based on community need.
Scott County School District 1
Austin Elementary School (812) 794-8743
Austin Middle School (812) 794-8740
Austin High School (812) 794-8730
Superintendents Office (812) 794-8750
ELDER ABUSE
Adult Protective Services (APS)
812 285-6364, covering Scott, Clark, Floyd, & Harrison
Counties or (Toll free) 1-800-992-6978 (state office hotline)
Call Adult Protective Services to report any suspected abuse,
neglect or exploitation of an adult, 18 years of age or older,
Scott County School District 2
Scottsburg Elementary School (812) 752-8922
Johnson Elementary School (812) 752-8923
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who is unable to care for his/her self or property and is unable
to make informed decisions.
Contact the Scott County Community Clearinghouse, 7520123
Emergency assistance and assessment for appropriate
referrals.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
For emergency assistance with housing and utilities:
Scott County Community Clearinghouse
1057 W. Community Way, Scottsburg
752-0123 or www.scpartnership.org
Hours: Mon. – Wed. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. & Thurs. 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. and other times by appointment only.
Township Trustees:
Gordon Julian, Vienna Township Trustee
752-2280
Food pantry, emergency assistance, plus assessment for
appropriate referrals. Representative for Salvation Army.
Danny Basham, Lexington Township Trustee
889-3719
For emergency assistance with food and clothing:
Evelyn Sue Cross, Johnson Township Trustee
889-2258
American Red Cross
752-7700
The American Red Cross provides assistance to victims of fire
or natural disaster with emergency shelter, food, prescription
drugs, and clothing.
Virgil Johnson, Jennings Township Trustee
794-3009
Sherry Ross, Finley Township Trustee
752-5854
Bridgepointe Goodwill Industries & Easter Seals
1602 W. McClain Ave. Scottsburg
752-5200
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Local emergency agencies are provided vouchers for clothing
to be purchased at the Goodwill Store in response to crisis
situations.
American Red Cross
752-7700
The American Red Cross provides assistance to victims of fire
or natural disaster with emergency shelter, food, prescription
medications, and clothing.
Haven House Services, Inc.—William Emergency Housing
Center
1727 Green Street, Jeffersonville
(812) 285-1197
Salvation Army
Contact the Scott County Community Clearinghouse, 7520123.
Haven House provides short-term emergency shelter and
transitional housing for homeless families and individuals.
Three meals per day and case management are provided.
Progress to stable housing programs is also available in
Transitional Programs and Scattered site supportive housing.
Emergency assistance and assessment for appropriate
referrals.
Scott County Community Clearinghouse
1057 W. Community Way, Scottsburg
752-0123 or www.scpartnership.org
Hours: Mon. – Wed. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m. to
12 p.m. and other times by appointment only.
Food pantry, emergency assistance, plus assessment for
appropriate referrals. Representative for Salvation Army.
Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program
(Toll free) (888) 225-5322
Lifeline provides discounts on one basic monthly phone
service for qualified subscribers. These discounts can be up to
$10.00 per month. Call and complete an application over the
phone to determine eligibility.
Scott County Division of Family Resources (DFR)
1050 Community Way, Scottsburg
752-2503
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO)
1172 Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7409
The Scott County DFR assists income eligible families with
dependent children with TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy
Families), Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Hoosier Healthwise
(Children’s Health Insurance Program and Prenatal and 60
days postpartum program).
OVO provides referrals for housing and utilities assistance.
The Energy Assistance Program assists income eligible
families with winter heating and summer cooling assistance.
Salvation Army
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Character Counts is now part of most Scott County District 1
and 2 Elementary and Middle School curriculums.
Scott County Leadership Academy-a program that promotes
an awareness of community services, history, education and
social services. The focus of this program is on developing
and enhancing skills for future leaders of Scott County.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Bridgepointe Goodwill Industries & Easter Seals
1329 Applegate Lane, Clarksville
(812) 283-7908
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: None
LifeSpan Resources, Inc.
(Toll free) 1-888-948-8330
Senior Employment and Training Program for income eligible
persons 55 and older. Temporary training wages paid. Work
experience provided by local community service
organizations.
Bridgepointe provides services for children and adults with
disabilities. The services include clerical/computer skills
training, job search skills instruction, job placement, and on
the job training. Services also include physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiological services,
and behavior consultation. There is a child care facility
available as well.
ManPower
790 White Street., Scottsburg
812-752-7576
800-366-5234
Manpower works on the behalf of job seekers with companies
in Scott, Washington, and parts of Jackson Counties- at no
charge. To get started, complete your profile on
manpowerjobs.com or Manpower in Scottsburg. The staffing
specialist are Sonia Davidson (senior staffing) and Nikki
Lanning (staffing). As well as Julie Wattenbarger as Branch
Manager.
Experience Works, Inc.
200 East 3rd Street, Suite 201, Seymour
(812) 522-7930 or 1-800-843-0885
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 to 4:30
Experience Works provides employment and training
opportunities for income eligible individuals who are 55 years
of age and older.
Futures Unlimited—a Division of New Hope Services
2277 W. Frontage Road, Austin
794-3615 or www.newhopeservices.org
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
New Hope Services – Employment services
(812) 288-8248
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Futures Unlimited provides rehabilitation through both
education and work for individuals who are developmentally
disabled. The Adult Developmental Activities (ADA)
Program provides goal oriented activities such as training and
daily living skills for severe and profoundly disabled adults.
Supported Employment is also available, which provides
training in job seeking skills as well as aiding inappropriate
placement, on the job training and job coaching for individuals
with disabilities.
The Employment Services program assists individuals in
selecting, obtaining, and/or maintaining appropriate
employment in competitive settings. Employment Consultants
will assist clients to develop a Plan for Employment, build a
Résumé, job search, and assist with the application and
interview process. Once a job is secured, Employment
Consults can work with clients to help with job stability.
The Employment Services program is offered at New Hope
Services Center in Jeffersonville, IN and Futures UnLTD in
Austin, IN.
Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce
Scottsburg Heritage Station, 90 N. Main Street, Suite B,
Scottsburg
752-4080
Hours: Mon.- Thur. 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
The Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated
to promoting the interest of business, industry, and agriculture
through the advancement of education, quality of life,
environmental awareness and tourism.
Rauch Employment Services
Scottsburg Satellite Office
941 W. McClain Ave., Suite D, Scottsburg
754-1401
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Serves: Scott, Jackson, Jennings, Jefferson, Floyd, Clark, and
Washington Counties
Or
Rauch Employment and Interpreting Services
Main Office
845 Park Place, New Albany
(812) 945-4063
Serving: Floyd and Clark Counties
The Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce also
offers/sponsors the following programs: Dollars & $ense at
Scottsburg Middle School, Career Clusters at Scottsburg High
School, Character Counts-a program started in 1998 that
teaches children the Six Pillars of character; trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
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Community Employment Services, a division of Rauch , Inc.
provides placement services to clients using the Supported
Employment, Hourly Rate, and Performance Based Placement
Service models. Services provided assist each individual in
obtaining and maintaining community based employment
through functional assessments, job explorations, and intense
employment consultation. These services are designed in
accordance with the individual’s support needs and
preferences. Services assist each client in discovering and
understanding his/her own vocational interests, values,
temperaments, work-related behaviors, aptitudes, skills,
physical capabilities, learning style and training needs.
matches high school students with Elementary students. The
matches meet one hour per week on the Elementary school
grounds. Lunch Buddies: Community volunteers are matched
with middle school students and they have lunch together once
per week for the duration of the school year.
Child Care Resources and Referral Program (CCRR)—
Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation
(SIEOC)
1-800-755-8558 or www.sieoc.org
CCR&R promotes quality child care for all children by
providing information, education, and support to families and
child care providers in Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd,
Franklin, Ohio, Jefferson, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland
Counties. The program guides parents in making informed
choices when choosing day care for their children by
providing information and referrals. The CCR&R assembles
and maintains an automated database of child care providers in
the local area, offers ongoing training and technical assistance
to providers, and coordinates & promotes the development of
new child care providers/resources. CCR&R services are
available to anyone, regardless of income level.
Spartan Staffing
941 West McClain Avenue, Suite C, Scottsburg
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(812) 752-8367
Staffing agency that will place people back to work.
Department of Workforce Development/ Work One Express
Life Long Learning Center, 1092 Community Way,
Scottsburg
754-0323 or 752-3886
Fax: 752-5197
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Costs: None
Cradle Pregnancy Help Center
752-6898
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & Thurs. 1:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
Costs: None
Services available employment services, employer matching,
job development, referrals to additional services, and limited
training. Open to employers and job seekers alike.
Cradle services include: free pregnancy testing, baby clothes,
maternity clothes, diapers, formula, baby furniture/baby items,
pregnancy information, abstinence and second virginity
counseling, crisis pregnancy counseling, teen pregnancy
counseling, post-abortion counseling, and referrals to
appropriate agencies. Cradle also offers free ultra sounds.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
ARC of Indiana
1-800-382-9100, www.arcind.org
Information, referral, and services for children with
disabilities, and guardianship information.
Healthy Families—a Division of New Hope Services
1642 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-4892
Cost: None
Healthy Families is a voluntary and confidential home-based
service to support new and expectant parents. Because babies
begin learning at birth, Healthy Families believes parents are
their child's first and best teacher. Parenting is a very
demanding job and all parents have worries, questions and
stress. Healthy Families provides families with information
about services available in the community, information about
the health, safety and care of newborns, and access to the
latest information on brain development. Families receive
regular visits from a trained family support specialist who can
provide support, developmental assessments for their child,
and an opportunity to set and accomplish family goals.
(for more information contact April Stutsman @ 752-4892
x227).
Alzheimer’s Association
1-800-272-3900
The Alzheimer’s Association provides 24-hour assistance with
information, referrals, and care consultation for individuals
and families coping with Alzheimer’s. Information is also
available on their website, www.alz.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Contact: Stacey Waskom/Linda Dawson
(877) 892-2447or www.bbbssi.org.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters is a community based mentoring
program that matches caring adult volunteers with children
between the ages of 6-14 in one to one mentoring
relationships. Matches meet several times per month. High
School Bigs Program: School based mentoring program that
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752-4892
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment
Cost: None
The Family Support Program is a home based program that
provides parent education, support, and referral services for
any Scott County resident who has children under the age of
18 years of age.
Hosparus of Southern Indiana—serving Scott, Washington,
Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
Hosparus provides individual and group counseling sessions
for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. Camp Evergreen for children and
Tsunami Retreat for teens are also available to assist youth in
coping with loss of a loved one or someone close. Hosparus
also provides care for individuals diagnosed with life limiting
illnesses and counseling for families who have/are
experiencing divorce related issues.
River Valley Resources (RVR)-- CCDF Child Care Payment
Assistance
1-866-652-7027
Eligible parents may obtain assistance with the cost of child
care while working, in school, or while seeking employment.
RVR currently assists parents of children ages birth to 13
years with this program.
Indiana Family Helpline
1-855-435-7178
Hours: 24 Hours
Telephone hotline for child health questions, and referrals for
local health services.
Scott County Division of Family Resources (DFR)
1048 W. Community Way, Scottsburg
(800) 403-0864
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Scott County DFR assists income eligible families with
dependent children with TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy
Families), Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Hoosier Healthwise
(Children’s Health Insurance Program and Prenatal and 60
days postpartum program).
Indiana Parent Information Network, Inc.
1-800-964-4746 or (317) 257-8683
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Information about laws, services, and other resources to meet
the needs of children with disabilities and chronic illness, and
their families.
Scott County Prosecutor’s Office—Child Support
Enforcement Program
Scott County Court House, Scottsburg
752-8466
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (P&A)
1-800-622-4845 or (TTY) 1-800-838-1131
www.in.gov/ipas/
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Advocacy and legal assistance to secure the rights and
interests of persons with developmental disabilities
The Scott County Prosecutor’s Office can help a family in
establishing paternity of their child or children and assist in
the enforcement of court ordered support. The Scott County
Prosecutor’s Office cannot assist in visitation, custody, or
division of property.
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wed. – Fri. 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Southern Indiana Respite Services
(812) 945-6868
821 Mt. Tabor Rd. New Albany, IN 47150
In home or out of home respite care for those receiving the
following: Support Services Waiver, Developmental
Disabilities Waiver, Autism Waiver, Traumatic Brain Injuries
Waiver, Aging and Disabled Waiver.
Additional services are provided through; The Choices
Program (provides attendant care, respite, and homemaking
services for the elderly and disabled), Support Services Block
Grant (homemaking services), and Title three (short term
respite hours).
Counseling services are offered for children, adolescents,
adults, and families coping with depression, anxiety, and other
challenging issues. Case management and psychiatric services
are available.
National Youth Advocate Program of Indiana
56 E McClain Ave, Scottsburg
(812) 752-9193
Licenses foster homes and encourages interested persons to
apply.
VistaCare Hosparus
391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville
(812) 284-2600 or www.VistaCare.com
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nurse is on call 24
hours a day to handle emergencies.
New Hope Services—Family Support Program
1642 W. McClain, Scottsburg
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Service area includes: Scott, Washington, Clark, Floyd,
Jefferson, Harrison, Crawford, and Orange Counties in
Indiana
VistaCare provides services for individuals, who have been
diagnosed with a life limiting illness and their families.
Services include Nursing, Certified Nurse Assistance, Social
Workers, Chaplain, Volunteers and Bereavement. Medicare
and Medicaid certified. Licensed by the State of Indiana.
VistaCare are palliative experts and do not turn away patients
who elect hosparus but who wish to continue more aggressive
pain management treatments. VistaCare also provides
community support services that include a Speakers' Bureau,
consultation, memorial services, support groups, bereavement
support, community education, and community referrals.
Contact the Scott County Community Clearinghouse, 7520123.
Emergency assistance and assessment for appropriate
referrals.
Scott County Community Clearinghouse
1057 W. Community Way, Scottsburg
752-0123 or www.scpartnership.org
Hours: Mon. – Wed. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m. to
12 p.m. and other times by appointment only.
Food pantry, emergency assistance, plus assessment for
appropriate referrals. Representative for Salvation Army.
Scott County Division of Family Resources (DFR)
1048 W. Community Way, Scottsburg
(800) 403-0864
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Scott County DFR assists income eligible families with
dependent children with TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy
Families), Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Hoosier Healthwise
(Children’s Health Insurance Program and Prenatal and 60
days postpartum program).
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
1642 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-6474
Contact: Jean Robbins at
Jean_Robbins@NewHopeServices.org
WIC provides services for pregnant, breast feeding, and
postpartum women, and children, birth to five years old.
Available WIC services include: Supplemental foods,
healthcare referrals, community service referrals, nutrition
education, breast feeding education and support group, and
free pregnancy tests.
GAMBLING
Indiana Problem Gambling Referral Line
1-800-994-8448
Hours: 24 hours a day
Callers can receive referrals to Gamblers Anonymous (GA),
Gambler-A-Non (for loved ones who are experience problems
with gambling), and local treatment resources. Written
materials about gambling related issues can be sent to
individuals requesting more information. On line information
can be obtained from Gamblers Anonymous at
www.gamblersanonymous.org or support for family members
or close friends of compulsive gamblers at Gam-Anon,
www.gam-anon.org.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (EMERGENCY)
Township Trustees:
Gordon Julian, Vienna Township Trustee
752-2280
Danny Basham, Lexington Township Trustee
889-3719
Evelyn Sue Cross, Johnson Township Trustee
889-2258
HEALTH
Alzheimer’s Association
1-800-272-3900
Virgil Johnson, Jennings Township Trustee
794-3009
The Alzheimer’s Association provides 24-hour assistance with
information, referrals, and care consultation for individuals
and families coping with Alzheimer’s. Information is also
available on their website, www.alz.org.
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Sherry Ross, Finley Township Trustee
752-5854
American Red Cross
752-7700
Amedisys Home Health
4005 Northside Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-8404
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT) Nursing services
are available 24 hours.
The American Red Cross provides financial assistance in the
form of loans for individuals serving in the military and their
families.
Salvation Army
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Costs: Vary based on service provided. Amedisys accepts
Medicare and some private insurance
Services include: Skilled nursing programs for oncology, pain
management, Breathe Easy, Heart Watch, and mental health.
Home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
wound care speech therapy, medsurg (takes care of anyone
who has had surgery) and medical social work. Services are
available for any homebound person in need of nursing or
therapy in his/her home, under the care of a physician.
CDC National AIDS Hotline
(Toll free) 1-800-342-AIDS or 1-800-344-7432 (Spanish
language hotline)
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Information services and referrals related to HIV and AIDS.
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
1-800-475-1355
CSHCS assists income eligible families of children, age birth
to 21 years old, with serious chronic medical problems with
treatment related to their child’s condition. Depending on the
medical condition, services can include: doctors visits,
immunizations, prescription drugs, routine dental care,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
American Cancer Society
(502) 584-6782
The nationwide, community based, voluntary health
organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing
suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy,
and service. Information is also available on American
Cancer Society website—www.cancer.org.
Scott County EMS
1467 N Gardner St., Scottsburg
(In an emergency call 911) for more information on public
awareness and educational opportunities call, 754-0500
American Diabetes Association
1-800-342-2383
EMS in addition to providing emergency services that can be
accessed by call 911, also provides public awareness and
education based on community need.
The nationwide, non profit provides information and resources
for individuals and families affected by the disease of
diabetes. Information is also available on their website—
www.diabetes.org.
Eating Disorder Awareness & Prevention Hotline
(Toll Free) 1-800-931-2237
The Hotline has printed informational materials pertaining to
eating disorders and referrals for local treatment of Anorexia
and Bulimia.
American Heart Association
1-800-242-8721
The American Heart Association provides information on
Cardiovascular Diseases, healthy lifestyles including diet and
exercise information, and health education programs. The
AHA also has information about CPR course locations and
information.
First Steps Early Intervention Program
To refer a child call 1-800-941-2450
Areas served include Harrison, Clark, Floyd, Crawford,
Orange, Washington, and Scott Counties.
American Lung Association
1-800-586-4872
The American Lung Association is a nationwide, non profit
organization which specializes in advocacy and educational
information related to lung diseases. Their website is
www.lungusa.org.
Early intervention services are provided for children, birth to
three years of age, with or who are at risk of developmental
delays. The services include: developmental evaluations,
family developed service plan, developmental therapies,
audiology, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and other services. In depth information is also
available on line at www.fsosi.org.
Arthritis Foundation
1-800-283-7800
Hosparus of Southern Indiana—serves Scott, Washington,
Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
The Arthritis Foundation is a private foundation that raises
money for research dedicated to finding a cure for Arthritis.
The Foundation also provides educational information on
Arthritis. Their website is www.arthritis.org.
Hosparus & Palliative Care of Southern Indiana provides
professional care and support services to improve the quality
of life for those with a terminal illness. The services may
include coordination of care, pain control, symptom
management, counseling, personal care, volunteers to assist
with errands and companionship, emotional support, nutrition,
occupational and physical therapy and spiritual guidance.
Black Lung Association
1-800-347-3771
The Black Lung Association deals with worker’s
compensation benefits for individuals who have black lung
disease as a result of working in the coal mine.
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Indiana Family Helpline
1-855-435-7178
Hours: 24 Hours
Telephone hotline for child health questions, and referrals for
local health services.
Scott County Family YMCA
805 N Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7239
Hours: Mon. – Thurs.. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Sat. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
National Eye Care Project
(Toll free) 1-800-222-3937 to enroll
The Scott County Family YMCA puts Christian principles
into practice through programs that build a healthy body,
mind, and spirit.
www.eyecareamerica.org
The YMCA offers the following recreational activities and
programs for adults: group exercise classes, personal training,
cardio vascular and free weight equipment, walking /running
indoor track, two-court gymnasium, aquatics center including
instructional and lap pools, water aerobics, Active Older
Adults (A0A) programming etc…
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The National Eye Care Project is an outreach program that is
designed to provide medical and surgical eye care and
referrals for income eligible seniors, age 65 years of age and
older, who do not have access to an ophthalmologist.
The YMCA offers the following recreational activities and
programs: for children/ youth: Afternoons Rock, after-school
program, biddy ball, flag football, grade school ball, karate,
middle school teens nights, soccer, swim lessons, swim team,
toddler programming, summer day camps.
Planned Parenthood of Central and Southern Indiana
20 S. Hazard St., Scottsburg
752-5656
askme@ppin.org
Hours: Mon. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed for lunch from
12:30 to 1:30).
Costs: Vary based on services provided. Medicaid and most
insurance plans are accepted or some financial assistance may
be available.
Planned Parenthood provides the following services:
gynecological exams, breast exams, pap tests, pregnancy tests,
birth control, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted
infection screening and treatment, free and anonymous HIV
testing, pre-martial blood screening, hormone replacement
therapy, male services and information and referral.
Scott Memorial Hospital
1451 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-8572, Community Education
752-3456, (866) 802-8686 (toll-free); Switchboard
Scott Memorial Hospital offers the following services as
needed by individuals, agencies, businesses, etc.: Smoking
cessation classes, CPR, Red Cross First Aid, Safe Sitter
Classes and health information classes tailored to fit what is
requested.
Diabetic Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month at
the hospital. There is no fee for this group. Individuals who
are diabetic and their family and friends are welcome to
attend.
Resp-A-Care
752-6487
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24 hour emergency service
Cost: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay.
Services include oxygen, respiratory therapy, and medical
equipment.
Prenatal classes are available for pregnant women, 26 six
weeks and above, and a partner. The class focuses on what to
expect during labor, signs and symptoms of labor, what to do,
etc. There is no cost for this class. If interested please call
752-8528.
Convenient Care of Scott County
1366 N Gardner St., Scottsburg
(812) 752-7444
Scott Memorial Hospital Rehab Services—provided by
Frazier Institute
Medical Office Complex on the Scott Memorial Hospital
Campus
752-8502
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Costs: Vary based on service provided. Medicaid, Medicare,
Workers Compensation, and private insurance are accepted.
Scott County Health Department
1471 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-8455
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Costs: Vary based on service
Services provided include physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and speech therapy. Scott Memorial Hospital Rehab
Services treats all ages from small children to older adults.
Services include: immunizations; influenza (flu) vaccinations
(in the fall); tuberculosis skin (TB) testing and follow-up;
communicable disease follow-up; birth certificates; death
certificates; septic inspections; septic permits; food and
restaurant inspections and permits.
Scottsburg Healthcare Center
1350 Todd Drive, Scottsburg
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752-5663
Medicaid, Medicaid pending, Medicare, private health
insurance and private pay are accepted.
Scottsburg Healthcare Center offers 24-hour nursing care,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and
respiratory therapy for adults needing nursing care, short or
long term care or rehabilitation services. An Alzheimer’s Unit
with specially trained staff and a monthly Alzheimer’s support
group is available.
consultation, memorial services, support groups, bereavement
support, community education, and community referrals
HEALTH INSURANCE
Hoosier Healthwise For Children
(800) 403-0864
Cost: Depending on income of family, a premium may be
required.
Hoosier Healthwise is a health insurance program offered by
the State of Indiana for children, birth through age 18,
pregnant mothers, and low income families. The program
covers checkups, regular check-ups, doctor visits, hospital
visits, prescription drugs, vision, dental care, and other
important health care benefits.
Southeast Indiana HIV/STD Control Program of the Clark
County Health Department
(Toll free) 1-800-828-5624
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Costs: Free and highly confidential
HIV/STD Program offers HIV counseling and testing,
HIV/STD education and prevention, disease intervention, HIV
case management, STD testing and clinical treatment, AIDS
substance abuse program, AIDS drug assistance program,
early intervention program, direct emergency financial
assistance program and housing opportunities for persons with
AIDS.
Hoosier Rx
1-866-267-4679
Lifespan Resources, 752-5457 or Division of Family
Resources, 752-2503
Additional resource for “extra help” to pay Medicare Part D
premiums. Call Lifespan Resources or the Division of Family
Resources for more information, a brochure, and application.
Southern Home Care
518 W. Moonglo Rd., Scottsburg
752-3038 or (Toll free) 1-800-582-7655
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nursing services are
available 24 hours.
Costs: Vary based on the service provided. Medicare,
Medicaid, Private Insurance, and private pay are accepted.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP)
752-5457
Information on Medicare Supplemental Insurance.
HOMELESS SHELTER
Southern Home Care provides services for anyone who is in
need of skilled in home nursing care and is under the
supervision of a physician. Services include: skilled nursing
care, home health aides, social work services, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and wound
care.
Haven House Services, Inc.—William Emergency Housing
Center
1727 Green Street, Jeffersonville
(812) 285-1197
Haven House provides short-term emergency shelter and
transitional housing for homeless families and individuals.
Three meals per day and case management are provided.
Progress to stable housing programs is also available in
Transitional Programs and Scattered site supportive housing.
VistaCare Hosparus
391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville
(812) 284-2600 or www.VistaCare.com
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nurse is on call 24
hours a day to handle emergencies.
Service area includes: Scott, Washington, Clark, Floyd,
Jefferson, Harrison, Crawford, and Orange Counties in
Indiana
VistaCare provides services for individuals, who have been
diagnosed with a life limiting illness and their families.
Services include Nursing, Certified Nurse Assistance, Social
Workers, Chaplain, Volunteers and Bereavement. Medicare
and Medicaid certified. Licensed by the State of Indiana.
VistaCare are palliative experts and do not turn away patients
who elect hosparus but who wish to continue more aggressive
pain management treatments. VistaCare also provides
community support services that include a Speakers' Bureau,
HOSPARUS
Hosparus & Palliative Care of Southern Indiana—serving
Scott, Washington, Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford
Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
Hosparus provides individual and group counseling sessions
for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. Camp Evergreen for children and
Tsunami Retreat for teens are also available to assist youth in
coping with loss of a loved one or someone close. Hosparus
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also provides care for individuals diagnosed with life limiting
illnesses and counseling for families who have/are
experiencing divorce related issues.
Section 8 Self-Sufficiency Program this program is available
to individuals who receive section 8 assistance. The purpose
of this voluntary program is taking the first step towards
owning a home. A Family Development Specialist is
available to assists families with becoming more selfsufficient. Services include but are not limited to family
assessments, budgeting, information to improve earning
power, etc. Individualized case management services help to
guarantee the success of Section 8 Self-Sufficiency
Participants.
VistaCare Hosparus
391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville
(812) 284-2600 or www.VistaCare.com
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nurse is on call 24
hours a day to handle emergencies.
Service area includes: Scott, Washington, Clark, Floyd,
Jefferson, Harrison, Crawford, and Orange Counties in
Indiana
Weatherization Program helps reduce the expense of energy
consumption for low-income families, especially the elderly
and disabled who much live on a fixed income. The
installation of energy saving measures such as insulation, and
the repair/replacement of inoperable or life threatening heating
systems accompany education to the consumer about energy
saving measures. OVO’s Weatherization staff have received
extensive training in this field, and can provide practical
solutions. A limited number of families can be served each
year, and a waiting list is maintained. Emergency (no heat)
situations in below freezing weather, or when life threatening
conditions exist receive priority.
Service area includes: Scott, Washington, Clark, Floyd,
Jefferson, Harrison, Crawford, and Orange Counties in
Indiana
VistaCare provides services for individuals, who have been
diagnosed with a life limiting illness and their families.
Services include Nursing, Certified Nurse Assistance, Social
Workers, Chaplain, Volunteers and Bereavement. Medicare
and Medicaid certified. Licensed by the State of Indiana.
VistaCare are palliative experts and do not turn away patients
who elect hosparus but who wish to continue more aggressive
pain management treatments. VistaCare also provides
community support services that include a Speakers' Bureau,
consultation, memorial services, support groups, bereavement
support, community education, and community referrals
Energy Assistance Program--- During the winter heating
season this program can provide financial assistance to help
low-income households meet the increased cost of heating
their home. This program cannot pay the full cost of heating
bills, nor can it pay connection fees. Payment is based on a
matrix table, considering household size, type of hearing
source, etc. Budgeting education is provided for those
families needing to establish a payment plan to prevent
disconnection. Energy saving advice is also provided to assist
clients in reducing their heating costs. This program is
especially helpful to the elderly and disabled, and those living
on fixed incomes. Bulk fuel users are sometimes provided a
“summer fill” while prices are reduced. A limited amount of
funds are available during summer months to purchase air
conditioners for the elderly or others with health problems
necessitating air conditioning. EAP clients are referred for
Weatherization when appropriate.
HOUSING RELATED ASSISTANCE
Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO)
1172 Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7409
Homeownership Counseling/Down Payment Assistance
Program— Future homebuyers may obtain assistance in
learning how to shop for a home, including working with
realtors, home inspections, etc.; obtaining a loan, including the
application process, credit reports, types of mortgages, interest
rates, down payments, etc.; the loan closing costs, the
mortgage, deed and title insurance; and “life as homeowner”,
including home maintenance/repair, taxes and insurance
responsibilities, and how to be a good neighbor.
Section 8 Housing Assistance—This program enables eligible
households to afford the cost of decent rental property.
Clients who are placed on this program are given a certificate
or voucher that will enable them to recent decent, safe and
sanitary housing. Each client must contribute 30% of their
adjusted income toward rent and utilities. Section 8 subsidy
pays the difference directly to the landlord, whose property
must meet minimum standards and pass an inspection by a
qualified OVO staff member. Annual reviews are made, and
the subsidy is adjusted as families become more selfsufficient. The number of participants per county and the
clients chosen for enrollment are determined by the Indiana
Family & Social Services Administration. OVO administers
this program locally through a contract with FSSA.
USDA Rural Development
656 S. Boatman Road, Scottsburg
752-2269 ext. 4
Rural Development (RD) is a branch of the Department of
Agriculture, specializing in providing housing opportunities to
individuals and families. Financing is provided with no down
payment at interest rates as low as 1%, either with a direct
loan through RD or a loan with a private financial institution,
which is supported and guaranteed by RD. These loans are
available for the purchase or construction of a dwelling for
low or moderate income individuals or families.
Loans and grants are also for home improvement and repair.
These 1% loans make it possible for low income rural
homeowners to make necessary repairs to their homes and can
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also provide assistance in making homes accessible to
individuals with disabilities. RD also offers grants to people
62 years of age or older, who may not be able to repay a
standard loan, to remove health and safety hazards.
By dialing 2-1-1, people will be put in touch with a free
resource that gives a list of agencies and organizations that can
provide help. Persons can also learn how they can volunteer.
United Way 2-1-1 serves Scott, Jackson, Jennings,
Bartholomew, Brown and Decatur counties. 2-1-1 can be
dialed free of charge from any landline or cell phone.
RD also offers Housing Preservation Grants, which enable
low-income homeowners to repair and revitalize their homes.
This program also provides property owners the ability to
repair their units, provided that they agree to make such units
available to low-income families.
LEGAL SERVICES
Civil Rights Commission
(Toll free) 1-800-628-2909
www.in.gov/icrc
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Private on nonprofit organizations may also make use of RHS
Site Loans, which provide funding to buy adequate building
sites for the development of a desirable rural community.
Guaranteed loan programs also allow area businesses and
industries the opportunity to save or create jobs in the
community. Guaranteed loans are also set aside to promote
the construction and maintenance of such community facilities
as hospitals, police and fire stations, nursing homes ,and
schools. Detailed information on how to utilize the programs
offered by Rural Development is available through your local
USDA Rural Development offices.
The Civil Rights Commission assists with filing
discrimination complaints based on your race, gender,
religion, national origin, and disability in the areas of housing,
credit, or education.
Legal Services Organization of Indiana, Inc. (LSOI)
(Toll free) 1-800-892-2776
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Indiana House of Representatives
200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis 46204
1-800-382-9842 or www.in.gov/legislative/
Intake Hours: Mon – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (non-divorce
matters)
Tue – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (divorce only)
Emergency applications: By phone or in person during normal
business hours.
Indiana State Bar Association
One Indiana Square, Suite 530, Indianapolis
317-639-5465 or www.inbar.org
LSOI provides free civil legal services to eligible clients.
Although clients are not charged for LSOI services, there may
be some cases when clients must pay for filing fees and other
court costs.
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Provides free legal referrals over the telephone and
publications with information about common legal concerns.
LifeSpan Resources
752-5457
LifeSpan Resources funds a legal services program, which
provides legal assistance and legal education services for
adults 60 years of age and older.
Indiana State Information Center
(Toll Free) 1-800-457-8283 or www.in.gov/sic
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Indiana State Information Center provides telephone numbers
of state government agencies and offices to help persons starts
businesses.
Scott County Prosecutor’s Office—Child Support
Enforcement Program
Scott County Court House, Scottsburg
752-8466
Indiana State Senate
200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis 46204
1-800-382-9467 or www.in.gov/legislative/
The Scott County Prosecutor’s Office can help a family in
establishing paternity of their child or children and assist in
the enforcement of court ordered support. The Scott County
Prosecutor’s Office cannot assist in visitation, custody, or
division of property.
LifeSpan Resources
752-5457 or 1-888-948-8330
LifeSpan Resources links seniors and persons with disabilities
with community resources. Information is provided about inhome care and community service, Adult Protective Services,
referrals for housing, housekeeping, minor home repairs and a
job bank for private sitter service.
MENTAL HEALTH
BHC of Indiana Health Network
3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington
1-800-972-4410
Hours: 24 hours a day
United Way 2-1-1
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Cost:
Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private
insurance.
Services include: crisis services and no-cost mental health
assessments 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Indiana Division of Mental Health—Consumer Service Line
(Toll Free) 1-800-901-1133
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Provides information to consumers about state mental health
services and addiction services. Caller may also register
complaints and compliments regarding state funded mental
health care.
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Bloomington Meadows
Hospital
3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington
812-331-8000
Hours: 24 Hours a day
Cost:
Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private
insurance
Services include: crisis services, no cost assessments 24 hours
a day, partial hospitalization program, inpatient treatment for
children, adolescents, and adults, and residential treatment
program.
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wed. – Fri. 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Counseling services are offered for children, adolescents,
adults, and families coping with depression, anxiety, and other
challenging issues. Case management, support groups,
psychiatric services, a residential program and an inpatient
unit in Clark County are also available.
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Columbus Behavioral
Center for Children and Adolescents
2223 Poshard Drive, Columbus
1-800-562-5213
812-376-1771
Cost:
Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private
insurance
Wellstone Regional Hospital
2700 Vissing Park Rd, Jeffersonville
(812) 284-8000
Services include: no cost assessments Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and residential treatment program.
NON PROFIT AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
FUNDING SUPPORT
BHC of Indiana Health Network--Valle Vista Health Systems
898 E. Main Street, Greenwood
1-800-447-1348
Hours: 24 hours a day
Cost: Accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
Services include: crisis services, no cost assessments 24 hours
a day, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient
programs, inpatient treatment for children, adolescents, and
adults, and residential treatment program.
CEASe of Scott County
P.O. Box 145, Scottsburg
Contact Lori Croasdell at (812) 820-0620 or www.sccease.org
CEASe's mission is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of
substance abuse and addictions among youth and adults in
Scott County. As the recognized substance abuse coalition in
Scott County, CEASe is also charged with the administration
of the community drug fund, also created by state statute. It is
a system by which fines, assessed and collected through the
court system from specific drug and alcohol offenses are
released back into the community as awarded grants to support
agencies and providers. This allows these recipients to identify
and expand services to those individuals being adversely
affected by substances in the area of prevention/education,
treatment/intervention and justice/law enforcement. Every
year CEASe distributes between $15,000 and $22,000 of
Drug-Free Community funds in the form of community grants.
Hosparus & Palliative Care of Southern Indiana—serving
Scott, Washington, Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford
Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
Hosparus provides individual and group counseling sessions
for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. Camp Evergreen for children and
Tsunami Retreat for teens are also available to assist youth in
coping with loss of a loved one or someone close. Hosparus
also provides care for individuals diagnosed with life limiting
illnesses and counseling for families who have/are
experiencing divorce related issues.
Scott County Community Foundation
60 N Main Street, Scottsburg
752-2057
Hours: Mon.– Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.scottcountyfoundation.org, email:
info@scottcountyfoundation.org.
Nonprofit organizations, in need of financial assistance for
programs or to provide services, can apply for grants during
the Community Grants Program. The Scott County Youth
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Grantmaking Council, a program of the Foundation, also
offers grants for youth-related projects.
752-3499
Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted.
United Way of Scott County
60 N Main St., Scottsburg
752-2586
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Scott Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a clean,
loving, family atmosphere with professional quality care.
Services include: post acute rehab-to-home program; 24-hour
skilled care; physical, occupational, and speech therapy;
dietary services; social services; and daily activities.
The United Way of Scott County provides grants to local nonprofits annually. The United Way also sponsors Day of
Caring and Caring Construction Company.
NUTRITION & HEALTH PROGRAM
NURSING HOME
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
1642 W. McClain Avenue
752-6474
Contact: Jean Robbins at
Jean_Robbins@NewHopeServices.org
Hampton Oaks Health Campus
966 N. Wilson Road, Scottsburg
752-2694 or www.trilogyhs.com
Our number one goal at Hampton Oaks is to provide our
residents the assistance and care they need to live full and
satisfying lives, while helping them maintain the independence
and dignity they desire. Those services include: Skilled
Nursing Services, Long-Term Care, Transitional Care,
Memory Care, Adult Day Health Services, and Assisted Living
Services
WIC provides services for pregnant, breast feeding, and
postpartum women, and children, birth to five years old.
Available WIC services include: Supplemental foods,
healthcare referrals, community service referrals, nutrition
education, breast feeding education and support group, and
free pregnancy tests.
OLDER ADULT SERVICES
Hickory Creek of Scottsburg
1100 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-5065
Cost: Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted.
Alzheimer’s Association
1-800-272-3900
The Alzheimer’s Association provides 24-hour assistance with
information, referrals, and care consultation for individuals
and families coping with Alzheimer’s. Information is also
available on their website, www.alz.org.
Hickory Creek is a charitable not for profit, 36 bed nursing
facility providing skilled and intermediate care. Services
include physical, occupational and speech therapy. Our
friendly dedicated staff are committed to providing quality
personalized care. Hickory Creek also provides Adult Day
Care Services.
Amedisys Home Health
4005 Northside Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-8404
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT) Nursing services
are available 24 hours.
Costs: Vary based on service provided. Amedisys accepts
Medicare and some private insurance
Nursing Home Ombudsman
Call LifeSpan Resources, (toll free) 1-888-948-8330, or after
regular business hours, (toll free) 1-800-622-4484.
The Ombudsman works confidentially to resolve concerns and
complaints about facility care and resident’s rights.
Services include: Skilled nursing programs for oncology, pain
management, Breathe Easy, Heart Watch, and mental health.
Home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
wound care speech therapy, medsurg (takes care of anyone
who has had surgery) and medical social work. Services are
available for any homebound person in need of nursing or
therapy in his/her home, under the care of a physician.
Scottsburg Healthcare Center
1350 Todd Drive, Scottsburg
752-5663
Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance and private pay
are accepted.
Scottsburg Healthcare Center offers 24-hour nursing care,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and
respiratory therapy for adults needing nursing care, short or
long term care or rehabilitation services.
ATTAIN—Assisted Technology through Awareness in
Indiana
(Toll Free) 1-800-528-8246
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Provided information and assistance in obtaining adaptive
equipment and technology. ATTAIN has an equipment
Scott Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
545 W. Moonglo Road, Scottsburg
30
exchange program and training programs on how to deal with
Medicare and Medicaid.
(Toll free) (866) 683-0008
www.in.gov/library/
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 to 4:30
Costs: None; Application must be completed by a healthcare
professional
Bee Hive Assisted Living Home
1496 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-4699
Hours: Mon. – Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No long-term lease to sign.
Bee Hive is an affordable long or short term assisted living
home for seniors. Services include but are not limited to
laundry, 24-hour assistance, meal preparation, house keeping,
medicine reminders, and planned activities.
The Indiana State Library circulates books and magazines on
tape, in large print, or written in Braille to individuals who are
unable to read standard print material due to a visual or
physical impairment. The Library also loans playback
equipment for cassettes.
Jennings Township Senior Citizen’s Center
21 Wilbur Avenue, Austin
794-4212
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Experience Works, Inc.
200 East 3rd Street, Suite 201, Seymour
(812) 522-7930 or 1-800-843-0885
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 to 4:30
The senior center may provide crafts, games, and educational
programs. Senior Citizens may drop in during hours
indicated. This is also one of two senior citizens’ meal sites in
Scott County and a Medicare Part D enrollment site. Lunch is
served at 11:30, but they need to know a day in advance to
order the meal.
Experience Works provides employment and training
opportunities for income eligible individuals who are 55 years
of age and older.
Hampton Oaks Health Campus
966 N. Wilson Road, Scottsburg
752-2694 or www.trilogyhs.com
Lake Iola Assisted Living for the Elderly
756 Lakeshore Drive, Scottsburg
752-1511
Costs: Private pay
Our number one goal at Hampton Oaks is to provide our
residents the assistance and care they need to live full and
satisfying lives, while helping them maintain the independence
and dignity they desire. Those services include: Skilled
Nursing Services, Long-Term Care, Transitional Care,
Memory Care, Adult Day Health Services, and Assisted Living
Services
Lake Iola Assisted Living for the Elderly is located in a rustic,
park like setting on Lake Iola. Services provided include
meals, laundry, 24-hour assistance, house keeping, assistance
with dressing and showering, medicines, and a beautician. No
long term lease to sign.
Hickory Creek of Scottsburg
1100 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-5065
Cost: Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted.
LifeSpan Resources, Inc,
752-4134
LifeSpan Resources furnishes transportation to nutrition sites,
doctors, grocery stores, banks, social service organizations,
therapy (dialysis, chemotherapy, and radiation, etc.) and other
locations. Reservations should be made at least 72 hours in
advance.
Hickory Creek is a charitable not for profit, 36 bed nursing
facility providing skilled and intermediate care. Services
include physical, occupational and speech therapy. Our
friendly dedicated staff are committed to providing quality
personalized care. Hickory Creek also provides Adult Day
Care Services.
LifeSpan Resources, Inc. (Area 14 Agency on Aging)
752-5457 or 752-6035
LifeSpan Resources services include: Nutrition Program,
transportation, information and assistance, health facility preadmission screening, Senior Employment Program, care
management, senior centers, Nursing Home Ombudsman, inhome services, and health services.
In Home Care Program services includes: care management,
attendant care, home delivered meals, respite care,
homemaker, home health aide, transportation, minor home
modifications, adaptive aids and devices, and caregiver
support groups.
Hoosier Rx
1-866-267-4679
Lifespan Resources, 752-5457 or Division of Family
Resources, 752-2503
Additional resource for “extra help” to pay Medicare Part D
premiums. Call Lifespan Resources or the Division of Family
Resources for more information, a brochure, and application
Indiana State Library –Special Service Division
315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN
31
Medi-Cab
(Toll Free) 1-800-230-5647
(812) 754-0999
Medi-Cab provides transportation for health appointments.
Wheel chair accessible.
(614) 221-6367
www.pilotdogs.org
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: None
The Pilot Dogs Program trains and places guide dogs with any
person who is legally blind, and is mentally and physically
capable of safe travel with a guide dog’s assistance. The goal
of the program is to assist individuals with disabilities to have
greater independence.
MedicAlert Foundation
(Toll free) 1-800-432-5378 or www.medicalert.org
Hours: M-F 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Sat. 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Closed on Sunday & Major Holidays
An individual’s special medical condition is engraved on
MedicAlert emblem to be worn as a bracelet or neck chain
alerting medical professionals of conditions in case of medical
emergency. A 24-hour hotline is linked to a member’s
computerized medical records which can be updated on the
MedicAlert Foundation website.
Resp-A-Care
752-6487
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24 hour emergency service
Cost: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay.
Services include oxygen, respiratory therapy, and medical
equipment.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
512 West Main Street, Madison
752-9152
Cost: None
National Eye Care Project
(Toll free) 1-800-222-3937 to enroll
www.eyecareamerica.org
RSVP is an organization for individuals, 55 years of age and
older, who desire to enhance their lives with meaningful
volunteer experiences.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The National Eye Care Project is an outreach program that is
designed to provide medical and surgical eye care and
referrals for income eligible seniors, age 65 years of age and
older, who do not have access to an ophthalmologist.
St. James Community
1 Saint James Place, Scottsburg
752-3813
Office Hours: Tues. and Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fri. 8
a.m. to noon
New Hope Services – Respite Care
725 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, IN
(812) 288-8248
St. James Community provides income based apartments for
persons aged 62 years of age and older. The home-like
environment includes 24 hour emergency maintenance,
utilities includes with rent, laundry facilities, secured building,
and activities.
Respite services provide temporary or periodic care for a
person with disabilities in the absence of their usual caregiver
or to provide relief to their usual caregiver. Activities can
include assistance with meal preparation, daily living skills,
grooming, participating in hobbies or clubs, administration of
medications, and assistance with accessing the community.
Scott County Health Department
1471 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-8455
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Costs: Vary based on service
Nursing Home Ombudsman
Call Lifespan Resources, (toll free) 1-888-948-8330, or after
regular business hours, (toll free) 1-800-622-4484.
The Ombudsman works confidentially to resolve concerns and
complaints about facility care and resident’s rights.
Services include: immunizations; influenza (flu) vaccinations
(in the fall); tuberculosis skin (TB) testing and follow-up;
communicable disease follow-up; birth certificates; death
certificates; septic inspections; septic permits; food and
restaurant inspections and permits.
Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO)
1172 Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7409
Scott County Health Department—Immunizations Clinic
1471 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-8455
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment
only. Bring shot records
Costs: Administration fee of $5.00
OVO assists with heating and cooling assistance, section 8,
senior housing units on Moonglo Road, owner occupied home
rehabilitation for elderly homeowners or parents of young
children and referrals.
Pilot Dogs, Inc.
625 West Town Street, Columbus OH
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The Health Department administers immunizations for
children and adults, including influenza (flu) vaccinations in
the fall. TB skin tests are given on Tuesdays for $10. Tetanus
shots for adults are given for no cost.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP)
752-5457
Information on Medicare Supplemental Insurance.
Social Security Administration
(Toll Free) 1-800-772-1213 or (TTY) 1-800-325-0778
(Toll Free) 1-800-622-4792 Medicare Only
On the internet at www.ssa.gov
Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a
day, including weekends, and holidays. To call for an
appointment or speak to a service representative call weekdays
between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Social Security Administration
oversees the disability programs and retirement benefits.
Scott County Senior House/LifeSpan Resources
69 E. Wardell, Scottsburg
752-4134
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The Scottsburg Senior Center may provide crafts, games, and
educational programs for senior citizens. Senior Citizens may
drop in during hours indicated. This is also one of two senior
citizens’ meal sites, a Medicare Part D enrollment site, and a
site for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program
(SHIP) for help with insurance and billing assistance in Scott
County.
Southern Home Care
518 W. Moonglo Rd., Scottsburg
752-3038 or (Toll free) 1-800-582-7655
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nursing services are
available 24 hours.
Costs: Vary based on the service provided. Medicare,
Medicaid, Private Insurance, and private pay are accepted.
Scott Memorial Hospital
1451 N. Gardner Street, Scottsburg
752-8572, Community Education
752-3456, (866) 802-8686 (toll-free); Switchboard
Southern Home Care provides services for anyone who is in
need of skilled in home nursing care and is under the care of a
physician. Services include: skilled nursing care, home health
aides, social work services, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech therapy, and wound care.
Scott Memorial Hospital Rehab Services—provided by
Frazier Institute
Medical Office Complex on the Scott Memorial Hospital
Campus
752-8502
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Costs: Vary based on service provided. Medicaid, Medicare,
Workers Compensation, and private insurance are accepted.
Southern Indiana Transit Systems (S.I.T.S.)
(Toll free) 1-866-738-1681
Hours of operation: Mon. – Fri. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Costs: Per one way trip—0 to 10 miles is $2.00; 11 to 20
miles is $3.00; and over 20 miles is $4.00. (Prices pertain to in
service area only which includes: Scott, Washington,
Harrison, and Crawford Counties. If outside service area price
is $1.25 per mile.
Services provided include physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and speech therapy. Scott Memorial Hospital Rehab
Services treats all ages from small children to older adults.
Scott Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
545 W. Moonglo Road, Scottsburg
752-3499
Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted.
Scott Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a clean,
loving, family atmosphere with professional quality care.
Services include: post acute rehab-to-home program; 24-hour
skilled care; physical, occupational, and speech therapy;
dietary services; social services; and daily activities.
S.I.T.S. can provide transportation for all your daily needs
including the following: doctors visits, employment, shopping,
personal trips, or just to get around town. One-way and round
trips are available. 24-48 hour notice is required. Wheel chair
lifts are available.
Thornton Terrace Assisted Living
188 Thornton Road, Hanover
(812) 866-8396
Business Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Scottsburg Healthcare Center
1350 Todd Drive, Scottsburg
752-5663
Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance and private pay
are accepted.
Scottsburg Healthcare Center offers 24-hour nursing care,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and
respiratory therapy for adults needing nursing care, short or
long term care or rehabilitation services.
Thornton Terrace offers private apartments that include all
meals, laundry for weekly-linens, and personal assistance as a
part of a one- rate apartment lease. Apartment options include
studios, one-bedrooms, and expanded suites. Thornton
Terrace offers licensed residential and skilled care as well as
physical and occupational therapy available on site.
USDA Rural Development
656 S. Boatman Road, Scottsburg
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752-2269 ext. 4
stress. Healthy Families provides families with information
about services available in the community, information about
the health, safety and care of newborns, and access to the
latest information on brain development. Families receive
regular visits from a trained family support specialist who can
provide support, developmental assessments for their child,
and an opportunity to set and accomplish family goals.
(for more information contact April Stutsman @ 752-4892
x227).
Rural Development (RD) is a branch of the Department of
Agriculture, specializing in providing housing opportunities to
individuals and families. Financing is provided with no down
payment at interest rates as low as 1%, either with a direct
loan through RD or a loan with a private financial institution,
which is supported and guaranteed by RD. These loans are
available for the purchase or construction of a dwelling for
low or moderate income individuals or families.
Loans and grants are also for home improvement and repair.
These 1% loans make it possible for low income rural
homeowners to make necessary repairs to their homes and can
also provide assistance in making homes accessible to
individuals with disabilities. RD also offers grants to people
62 years of age or older, who may not be able to repay a
standard loan, to remove health and safety hazards.
RD also offers Housing Preservation Grants, which enable
low-income homeowners to repair and revitalize their homes.
This program also provides property owners the ability to
repair their units, provided that they agree to make such units
available to low-income families.
Private on nonprofit organizations may also make use of RHS
Site Loans, which provide funding to buy adequate building
sites for the development of a desirable rural community.
Guaranteed loan programs also allow area businesses and
industries the opportunity to save or create jobs in the
community. Guaranteed loans are also set aside to promote
the construction and maintenance of such community facilities
as hospitals, police and fire stations, nursing homes ,and
schools. Detailed information on how to utilize the programs
offered by Rural Development is available through your local
USDA Rural Development offices.
Infant Nutrition Hotline
1-800-BEECHNUT
www.beechnut.com
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8a.m. to 5p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Parents will be sent an information kit containing information
on infant nutrition and cost saving coupons.
New Hope Services—Child Advocacy and Parental Support
(CAPS)
1642 W. McClain, Scottsburg
(812) 288-4304
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment
Cost: None
CAPS is a home based program that provides parent
education, support, and referral services for any Scott County
resident who has children under the age of 18 years of age.
POLYGRAPH SERVICES
Integrative Polygraph & Training, LLC
Delmer A. Gross, (812) 595-2884
P.O. Box 283, Scottsburg
www.southernindianapolygraph.com
United Way of Scott County
60 N Main St., Scottsburg
752-2586
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Caring Construction Company, a United Way of Scott
County Program, is a volunteer-based group that assists area
seniors by constructing handicap accessible wheelchair ramps
in an effort to increase mobility in and out of the individual’s
residence.
Services include polygraph examinations for therapy and
probation issues- substance abuse, sex offenders testing,
domestic battery, etc.
PREGNANCY SERVICES
Cradle Pregnancy Help Center
752-6898
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & Thurs. 1:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
Costs: None
Cradle services include: free pregnancy testing, baby clothes,
maternity clothes, diapers, formula, baby furniture/baby items,
pregnancy information, abstinence and second virginity
counseling, crisis pregnancy counseling, teen pregnancy
counseling, post-abortion counseling, and referrals to
appropriate agencies. Cradle also offers free ultra sounds.
PARENT EDUCATION
Healthy Families—a Division of New Hope Services
1642 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-4892
Cost: None
Healthy Families is a voluntary and confidential home-based
service to support new and expectant parents. Because babies
begin learning at birth, Healthy Families believes parents are
their child's first and best teacher. Parenting is a very
demanding job and all parents have worries, questions and
Connections – Teen Pregnancy Resource
Contact: Michelle Korty
812 752-4892 ext. 246
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1642 West McClain Avenue
Scottsburg, Indiana 47170
expect during labor, signs and symptoms of labor, what to do,
etc.
Connections is a new, comprehensive support program that is
a part of New Hope Services’ guiding vision of creating a
quality life for all in our community. Connections is an
opportunity for adolescent moms and dads in Scott County to
get additional support and services to help them with their role
as a parent in their child’s life. Connections is voluntary and
free for Scott County adolescents, up through 25 years of age
who are currently pregnant and/or male or female and already
parenting.
St. Elizabeth’s Regional Maternity Center
601 E. Market St., New Albany
1-800-227-3002 or www.stelizabethcatholiccharities.org
Hoosier Healthwise For Children
(800) 403-0864
Cost: Depending on income of family, a premium may be
required.
Hoosier Healthwise is a health insurance program offered by
the State of Indiana for children, birth through age 18,
pregnant mothers, and low income families. The program
covers checkups, regular check-ups, doctor visits, hospital
visits, prescription drugs, vision, dental care, and other
important health care benefits.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
1642 W. McClain Avenue
752-6474
Contact: Jean Robbins at
Jean_Robbins@NewHopeServices.org
St. Elizabeth’s provides the following services and programs:
Free Pregnancy Testing, Adoption Services, Parenting Skills,
Residential Care, Transitional Housing, Medical Care,
Outreach Services, Educational Assistance, Job Placement,
Individual, Group, and Family Counseling, and Support
Groups.
WIC provides services for pregnant, breast feeding, and
postpartum women, and children, birth to five years old.
Available WIC services include: Supplemental foods,
healthcare referrals, community service referrals, nutrition
education, breast feeding education and support group, and
free pregnancy tests.
Infant Nutrition Hotline
1-800-BEECHNUT
www.beechnut.com
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8a.m. to 5p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Parents will be sent an information kit containing information
on infant nutrition and cost saving coupons.
RECREATION
Planned Parenthood of Central and Southern Indiana
20 S. Hazard St., Scottsburg
752-5656
askme@ppin.org
Hours: Mon. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. & Fri. 8:30 to 6 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12:30 to
1:30).
Costs: Vary based on services provided. Medicaid and most
insurance plans are accepted or some financial assistance may
be available.
Purdue Cooperative Extension Service,
Scott County Extension Office
1 E. McClain Avenue, Courthouse, Suite G-30, Scottsburg
752-8450
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Costs: Free to various fees based on program or service
provided
Programs offered for individuals in grades 3-12: Scott County
4-H Program, Scott County EFNEP (Expanded Food &
Nutrition Education Program), Scott County Extension
Homemakers Clubs, Holiday Program, IDA Courses, Master
Gardner, Teaching Consumer & Family Science Topics and
Agricultural/Natural Resource topics
Planned Parenthood provides the following services:
gynecological exams, breast exams, pap tests, pregnancy tests,
birth control, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted
infection screening and treatment, free and anonymous HIV
testing, pre-martial blood screening, hormone replacement
therapy, male services and information and referral.
Scott County Family YMCA
805 N Community Way, Scottsburg
752-7239
Hours: Mon. – Thurs.. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Sat. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Scott Memorial Hospital
752-3456
Contact Carrie Leach
Cost: None
The Scott County Family YMCA puts Christian principles
into practice through programs that build a healthy body,
mind, and spirit.
The YMCA offers the following recreational activities and
programs for adults: group exercise classes, personal training,
cardio vascular and free weight equipment, walking /running
Prenatal classes are available for pregnant women, 26 six
weeks and above, and a partner. The class focuses on what to
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indoor track, two-court gymnasium, aquatics center including
instructional and lap pools, water aerobics, Active Older
Adults (A0A) programming etc…
The YMCA offers the following recreational activities and
programs: for children/ youth: Afternoons Rock, after-school
program, biddy ball, flag football, grade school ball, karate,
middle school teens nights, soccer, swim lessons, swim team,
toddler programming, summer day camps.
69 E. Wardell, Scottsburg
752-4134
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The Senior Centers may provide crafts, games, and
educational programs for senior citizens. Both Senior Center
locations are meal site locations and Medicare Part D
enrollment sites in Scott County.
SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES
RUNAWAYS
Child Find of America
1-800-426-5678
Locate abducted and runaway children and youth that are 18
years old and younger.
ARC of Indiana
1-800-382-9100, www.arcind.org
Information, referral, and services for children with
disabilities, and guardianship information.
National Runaway Hotline
24-hour crisis line 1-800-621-4000
ATTAIN—Assisted Technology through Awareness in
Indiana
(Toll Free) 1-800-528-8246
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis line is for youth ages 12 to 21 and their families. Crisis
intervention and referrals for needed services are provided.
Provided information and assistance in obtaining adaptive
equipment and technology. ATTAIN has an equipment
exchange program and training programs on how to deal with
Medicare and Medicaid.
Planned Parenthood of Central and Southern Indiana
20 S. Hazard St., Scottsburg
askme@ppin.org
752-5656
Hours: Mon. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. & Fri. 8:30 to 6 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12:30
to 1:30).
Costs: Vary based on services provided. Medicaid and most
insurance plans are accepted or some financial assistance may
be available.
Amedisys Home Health
4005 Northside Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-8404
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT) Nursing services
are available 24 hours.
Costs: Vary based on service provided. Amedisys accepts
Medicare and some private insurance
Services include: Skilled nursing programs for oncology, pain
management, Breathe Easy, Heart Watch, and mental health.
Home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
wound care speech therapy, medsurg (takes care of anyone
who has had surgery) and medical social work. Services are
available for any homebound person in need of nursing or
therapy in his/her home, under the care of a physician.
Operation Home Free—Greyhound Bus
(Toll Free) 1-800-RUNAWAY
www.1800runaway.org
Hours: 24 hours a day
Greyhound provides a free ride home to runaway teens, ages
twelve to twenty and must be registered as a runaway. Police
must take runaway to Bus Terminal to fill out proper forms
and verify that adolescent is missing.
First Steps Early Intervention
Blue River Services
1365 Hwy. 135 NW
P.O. Box 547
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-2408
www.brsinc.org
SENIOR CENTERS
Jennings Township Senior Citizen’s Center
21 Wilbur Avenue, Austin
794-4212
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The senior center may provide crafts, games, and educational
programs. Senior Citizens may drop in during hours
indicated. This is also one of two senior citizens’ meal sites in
Scott County and a Medicare Part D enrollment site. Lunch is
served at 11:30, but they need to know a day in advance to
order the meal.
Scott County Senior House/LifeSpan Resources
Indiana's First Steps System is a family-centered, locally
based coordinated system that provides early intervention
services and support to infants and young children with
disabilities or who are developmentally delayed.
Bridgepointe Goodwill Industries & Easter Seals
36
1329 Applegate Lane, Clarksville
(812) 283-7908
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: None
The Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disabilities helps
eligible individuals receive residential services, supported
employment, answers to questions regarding case management
and the Medicaid Waiver.
Bridgepointe provides services for children and adults with
disabilities. The services include clerical/computer skills
training, job search skills instruction, job placement, and on
the job training. Services also include physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiological services,
and behavior consultation. There is a child care facility
available as well.
Indiana Parent Information Network, Inc.
1-800-964-4746 or (317) 257-8683
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Information about laws, services, and other resources to meet
the needs of children with disabilities and chronic illness, and
their families.
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (P&A)
1-800-622-4845 or (TTY) 1-800-838-1131
www.in.gov/ipas/
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
1-800-475-1355
CSHCS assists families of children, birth to 21 years of age,
with serious chronic medical problems to receive treatment
related to their child’s condition. Depending on the medical
condition, services can include: doctor’s visits, immunizations,
prescription drugs, routine dental care, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
Advocacy and legal assistance to secure the rights and
interests of persons with developmental disabilities
Indiana State Library –Special Service Division
315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN
www.in.gov/library/
(866) 683-0008
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 to 4:30
Costs: None; Application must be completed by a healthcare
professional.
First Steps Early Intervention Program
To refer a child call 1-800-941-2450
Areas served include Harrison, Clark, Floyd, Crawford,
Orange, Washington, and Scott Counties.
Early intervention services are provided for children, birth to
three years of age, with or who are at risk of developmental
delays. The services include: developmental evaluations,
family developed service plan, developmental therapies,
audiology, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and other services. In depth information is also
available on line at www.fsosi.org.
The Indiana State Library circulates books and magazines on
tape, in large print, or written in Braille to individuals who are
unable to read standard print material due to a visual or
physical impairment. The Library also loans playback
equipment for cassettes.
LifeSpan Resources, Inc.
752-4134
Futures Unlimited—a Division of New Hope Services
2277 W. Frontage Road, Austin
794-3615 or www.newhopeservices.org
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Futures Unlimited provides rehabilitation through both
education and work for individuals who are developmentally
disabled. The Adult Developmental Activities (ADA)
Program provides goal oriented activities such as training and
daily living skills for severe and profoundly disabled adults.
Supported Employment is also available, which provides
training in job seeking skills as well as aiding inappropriate
placement, on the job training and job coaching for individuals
with disabilities.
LifeSpan Resources furnishes transportation to nutrition sites,
doctors, grocery stores, banks, social service organizations,
therapy (dialysis, chemotherapy, and radiation, etc.) and other
locations. Reservations should be made at least 72 hours in
advance.
LifeSpan Resources, Inc. (Area Agency on Aging)
752-5457 or 752-6035
LifeSpan Resources services include: Nutrition Program,
transportation, information and assistance, health facility preadmission screening, Senior Employment Program, care
management, senior centers, Nursing Home Ombudsman, inhome services, and health services.
In Home Care Program services includes: care management,
attendant care, home delivered meals, respite care,
homemaker, home health aide, transportation, minor home
modifications, adaptive aids and devices, and caregiver
support program.
Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disabilities
1452 Vaxter St., Clarksville
(812) 283-1040 or (877) 218-3529
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Counties Served: Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Lawrence,
Orange, Scott and Washington.
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of the program is to assist individuals with disabilities to have
greater independence.
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wed. – Fri. 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Rauch Employment Services
Scottsburg Satellite Office
941 W. McClain Ave., Suite D, Scottsburg
754-1401
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Serves: Scott, Jackson, Jennings, Jefferson, Floyd, Clark, and
Washington Counties
Or
Rauch Employment and Interpreting Services
Main Office
845 Park Place, New Albany
(812) 945-4063
Serving: Floyd and Clark Counties
Counseling services are offered for children, adolescents,
adults, and families coping with depression, anxiety, and other
challenging issues. Case management, support groups,
psychiatric services, a residential program and an inpatient
unit in Clark County are also available.
Medi-Cab
(Toll Free) 1-800-230-5647
Medi-Cab provides transportation for health appointments.
Wheel chair accessible.
Community Employment Services, a division of Rauch , Inc.
provides placement services to clients using the Supported
Employment, Hourly Rate, and Performance Based Placement
Service models. Services provided assist each individual in
obtaining and maintaining community based employment
through functional assessments, job explorations, and intense
employment consultation. These services are designed in
accordance with the individual’s support needs and
preferences. Services assist each client in discovering and
understanding his/her own vocational interests, values,
temperaments, work-related behaviors, aptitudes, skills,
physical capabilities, learning style and training needs.
MedicAlert Foundation
(Toll free) 1-800-432-5378 or www.medicalert.org
Hours: M-F 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Sat. 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Closed on Sunday & Major Holidays
An individual’s special medical condition is engraved on
MedicAlert emblem to be worn as a bracelet or neck chain
alerting medical professionals of conditions in case of medical
emergency. A 24-hour hotline is linked to a member’s
computerized medical records which can be updated on the
MedicAlert Foundation website.
New Hope Services – Respite Care
725 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, IN
(812) 288-8248
Relay Indiana
(Toll Free) 1-800-743-3333 (Voice and TTY)
www.relayindiana.com
Hours: 24 hours a day
Respite services provide temporary or periodic care for a
person with disabilities in the absence of their usual caregiver
or to provide relief to their usual caregiver. Activities can
include assistance with meal preparation, daily living skills,
grooming, participating in hobbies or clubs, administration of
medications, and assistance with accessing the community.
Assists individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech
disabled with making telephone calls. There is no limit to the
length of the call or call content.
Resp-A-Care
752-6487
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24 hour emergency service
Cost: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay.
Services include oxygen, respiratory therapy, and medical
equipment.
Nursing Home Ombudsman
Call Lifespan Resources, (toll free) 1-888-948-8330, or after
regular business hours, (toll free) 1-800-622-4484.
The Ombudsman works confidentially to resolve concerns and
complaints about facility care and resident’s rights.
Pilot Dogs, Inc.
625 West Town Street, Columbus OH
(614) 221-6367
www.pilotdogs.org
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: None
Scott Memorial Hospital Rehab Services—provided by
Frazier Institute
Medical Office Complex on the Scott Memorial Hospital
Campus
752-8502
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Costs: Vary based on service provided. Medicaid, Medicare,
Workers Compensation, and private insurance are accepted.
The Pilot Dogs Program trains and places guide dogs with any
person who is legally blind, and is mentally and physically
capable of safe travel with a guide dog’s assistance. The goal
Services provided include physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and speech therapy. Scott Memorial Hospital Rehab
Services treats all ages from small children to older adults.
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Grant (homemaking services), and Title three (short term
respite hours).
Scott Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
545 W. Moonglo Road, Scottsburg
752-3499
Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted.
Southern Indiana Transit Systems (S.I.T.S.)
(Toll free) 1-866-738-1681
Hours of operation: Mon. – Fri. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Costs: Per one way trip—0 to 10 miles is $2.00; 11 to 20
miles is $3.00; and over 20 miles is $4.00. (Prices pertain to in
service area only which includes: Scott, Washington,
Harrison, and Crawford Counties. If outside service area price
is $1.25 per mile.
Scott Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a clean,
loving, family atmosphere with professional quality care.
Services include: post acute rehab-to-home program; 24-hour
skilled care; physical, occupational, and speech therapy;
dietary services; social services; and daily activities.
Scottsburg Healthcare Center
1350 Todd Drive, Scottsburg
752-5663
Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance and private pay
are accepted.
S.I.T.S. can provide transportation for all your daily needs
including the following: doctors visits, employment, shopping,
personal trips, or just to get around town. One-way and round
trips are available. 24-48 hour notice is required. Wheel chair
lifts are available.
Scottsburg Healthcare Center offers 24-hour nursing care,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and
respiratory therapy for adults needing nursing care, short or
long term care or rehabilitation services.
Special Services Unit
375 E. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-8953
Cost: None
Social Security Administration
(Toll Free) 1-800-772-1213 or (TTY) 1-800-325-0778
(Toll Free) 1-800-622-4792 Medicare Only
On the internet at www.ssa.gov
The Special Services Unit works to address all disabilities
pertaining to school age children. Services are available for
any child, three years through twenty-two years of age, with a
disability or disabilities. The Special Services Unit offers a
variety of services including: Preschool services for children
with special needs; academic/achievement testing;
occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy; adaptive
physical education; vocational education; and assistive
technology services/devices.
Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a
day, including weekends, and holidays. To call for an
appointment or speak to a service representative call weekdays
between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Social Security Administration
oversees the disability programs and retirement benefits.
Southern Home Care
518 W. Moonglo Rd., Scottsburg
752-3038 or (Toll free) 1-800-582-7655
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nursing services are
available 24 hours.
Costs: Vary based on the service provided. Medicare,
Medicaid, Private Insurance, and private pay are accepted.
Southern Home Care provides services for anyone who is in
need of skilled in home nursing care and who is under the care
of a physician. Services include: skilled nursing care, home
health aides, social work services, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech therapy, and wound care.
Terrace Assisted Living
188 Thornton Road, Hanover
(812) 866-8396
Business Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thornton Terrace offers private apartments that include all
meals, laundry for weekly-linens, and personal assistance as a
part of a one- rate apartment lease. Apartment options include
studios, one-bedrooms, and expanded suites. Thornton
Terrace offers licensed residential and skilled care as well as
physical and occupational therapy available on site.
Southern Indiana Respite Services
(812) 945-6868
821 Mt. Tabor Rd. New Albany, IN 47150
Hoosier Hills PACT
35 Public Square; Salem, IN
812-883-1959
(Toll free) 1-888-883-1959
Cost: None
SEXUAL ASSAULT
In home or out of home respite care for those receiving the
following: Support Services Waiver, Developmental
Disabilities Waiver, Autism Waiver, Traumatic Brain Injuries
Waiver, Aging and Disabled Waiver.
Additional services are provided through; The Choices
Program (provides attendant care, respite, and homemaking
services for the elderly and disabled), Support Services Block
Support Group is open to any woman who is or has been in an
abusive situation. The group learns the facts about domestic
violence, the cycle of abuse, the reasons women stay in such
relationships, and options for making changes.
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
24-hour hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE or www.rainn.org
RAINN is a sexual assault hotline which provides callers with
confidential information on services available in their local
area.
Hosparus & Palliative Care of Southern Indiana—serving
Scott, Washington, Floyd, Clark, Harrison, & Crawford
Counties
(Toll free) 1-800-895-5633
Hours: Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day
Costs: Medicare and Medicaid cover 100% of hosparus
benefit. Private insurances or a sliding scale fee is an option.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Hosparus provides individual and group counseling sessions
for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced the
death of a loved one. An on-going support group is available
for family and friends who have lost a loved one to AIDS or
whose loved one is HIV+. Camp Evergreen for children and
Tsunami Retreat for teens are also available to assist youth in
coping with loss of a loved one or someone close.
Al-Anon
Maranatha House (behind Scottsburg Presbyterian Church)
396 W. McClain Ave.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and
friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and
hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe
alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can
aid recovery.
They meet every Wednesday night, 8-9 pm.
LifeSpring Mental Health Services
75 N. 1st Street, Scottsburg
752-2837 or 1-800-456-2117 (24 hour crisis line)
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wed. – Fri. 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the Maranatha House,
and every Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. in the basement of the
Scottsburg Presbyterian Church.
AA is a 12-step recovery program for individuals dealing with
an addiction to alcohol.
Counseling services are offered for children, adolescents,
adults, and families coping with depression, anxiety, and other
challenging issues. Case management, support groups,
psychiatric services, a residential program and an inpatient
unit in Clark County are also available.
Sanity Support Group
Lori Croasdell
(812) 820-0620
Because our society seems to be experiencing an epidemic of
dysfunctional adult children, New Creation decided to launch
SANITY Support Group facilitated by Lori Croasdell to help
parents, grandparents, and other relatives recognize the need
to regain control of their lives, regardless of the outcome in
their adult children’s lives. The purpose is to help people learn
how to stop being their adult child’s “Safety Nets” and to
provide HOPE and HEALING for struggling relatives. This
group encourages people to establish healthy boundaries and
stick to them, while being consistent with their responses
when boundaries are violated. The group meets every other
Thursday evening, from 8-9 pm, in Room 215 of First
Christian Church in Scottsburg.
Scott Memorial
752-8572, Community Education
752-3456, (866) 802-8686 (toll-free); Switchboard
Cost: None
Diabetic Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month at
the hospital. Individuals who are diabetic and their family and
friends are welcome to attend.
VistaCare Hosparus
391 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville
(812) 284-2600 or www.VistaCare.com
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nurse is on call 24
hours a day to handle emergencies.
Service area includes: Scott, Washington, Clark, Floyd,
Jefferson, Harrison, Crawford, and Orange Counties in
Indiana
Hoosier Hills PACT Domestic Violence Shelter
35 Public Sq Salem, IN
812-883-1959
(Toll free) 1-888-883-1959
Cost: None
VistaCare provides services for individuals, who have been
diagnosed with a life limiting illness and their families.
Services include Nursing, Certified Nurse Assistance, Social
Workers, Chaplain, Volunteers and Bereavement. Medicare
and Medicaid certified. Licensed by the State of Indiana.
VistaCare are palliative experts and do not turn away patients
who elect hosparus but who wish to continue more aggressive
pain management treatments. VistaCare also provides
community support services that include a Speakers' Bureau,
consultation, memorial services, support groups, bereavement
support, community education, and community referrals
Support Group is open to any woman who is or has been in an
abusive situation. The group learns the facts about domestic
violence, the cycle of abuse, the reasons women stay in such
relationships, and options for making changes.
Widows Luncheon
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First Christian Church
255 W. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-2115
A monthly support luncheon for individuals who are dealing
with the loss a spouse.
Costs: Per one way trip—0 to 10 miles is $2.00; 11 to 20
miles is $3.00; and over 20 miles is $4.00. (Prices pertain to in
service area only which includes: Scott, Washington,
Harrison, and Crawford Counties. If outside service area price
is $1.25 per mile.
S.I.T.S. can provide transportation for all your daily needs
including the following: doctors visits, employment, shopping,
personal trips, or just to get around town. One-way and round
trips are available. 24-48 hour notice is required. Wheel chair
lifts are available.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
1642 W. McClain Avenue
752-6474
Contact: Jean Robbins at
Jean_Robbins@NewHopeServices.org
VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)
Breast feeding education and support group for any female
whom is pregnant or interested in breast feeding their infant.
Veterans Service Office
1 E McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
752-8477
Hours: Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Veterans and their dependents receive information and
assistance in receiving their entitled benefits, which may
include, health care, pension, burial, educational benefits, and
home loans.
TRANSPORTATION
LifeSpan Resources, Inc.
752-4134
LifeSpan Resources furnishes transportation to nutrition sites,
doctors, grocery stores, banks, social service organizations,
therapy (dialysis, chemotherapy, and radiation, etc.) and other
locations. Reservations should be made at least 72 hours in
advance.
Department of Workforce Development/ Work One Express
Life Long Learning Center, 1092 Community Way,
Scottsburg
754-0323 or 752-3886
Fax: 752-5197
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Costs: None
Medi-Cab
(Toll Free) 1-800-230-5647
Medi-Cab provides transportation for health appointments.
Wheel chair accessible.
Services available employment services, employer matching,
job development, referrals to additional services, and limited
training. Open to employers and job seekers alike.
Southern Indiana Transit Systems (S.I.T.S.)
(Toll free) 1-866-738-1681
Hours of operation: Mon. – Fri. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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