2010 Adams County Resources
Adams County Prosecutor
(*4-D) Adams County Prosecutor’s Ofc
Tuesday-Thursday 12:30PM-4:30PM
1st Floor Courthouse
112 S 2nd St / PO Box 788
Decatur, IN 46733
Description Of Services: Assists either parent in: establishing paternity & support, enforcing
an existing child support order, modification of existing order.
Adams County Home Health Care
168 N. 2nd St
Monday-Friday 7:50AM-4:20PM
Decatur, IN 46733
Phone 260-724-2145 Ext.4347
Fax 260-724-3182
Description Of Services: Locally owned and operated since 1978, a division of Adams County Memorial
Hospital, we are a not-for-profit organization. Indiana Licensed, Medicare and Medicaid certified JCAHO
accredited. Physician ordered services according to patient’s needs. Skilled Nursing, Medial Social Services,
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Home Health Aide, and Homemaker Services,
Attendant Care, Respite Care, Psychiatric Nursing Services, IV Infusion Therapy, Care Coordination-Moms &
Babies, Pre/Post Natal Care, Wallaby Photo Therapy for Newborns, Private Pay Services available, On-Call
Nurse available 24 hours/day, and also Program Speaking is available.
North Adams Adult Education
Bellmont High School
Classes offered throughout the day.
1000 North Adams Drive / Decatur, IN 46733
Phone #(260) 724-7121
Fax (260) 724-7826
Description Of services: adult basic education classes, GED preparation classes, and GED testing, continuing
education classes. One-to-one adult tutoring through cooperation with the Adams County Literacy Council.
Alzheimer’s Resource & Referral
1300 Mercer Ave. Woodcrest of Decatur / Decatur, IN 46733
Phone # 260-724-3311 x 246/Fax 260-724 2849
Description Of Services: Public education concerning Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Information
and encouragement are available for family and friends, caregivers of Alzheimer’s or related disorders patients.
Out-reach involved with patient.
Agape Respite Care, Inc.
298 Emmental Drive / P.O. Box 84
24 hours a day except major holidays;
Berne, IN 46711
Phone # 260-589-3351 Fax 260-589-3351
Description Of Services: Apage Respite Care, Inc. is a Christian services committed to assisting families with
their care-giving needs. Activities are planned to meet the needs and interests of each individual. Trained
paraprofessionals and Certified Nursing Aids provide care to meet specialized needs while the primary caregivers have a break. Care may be given in the individual’s own home or at the Agape House in Berne.
Eligibility/
Adams County Amateur Radio Club
1234 Madison Street / Decatur, IN 46733-1523
Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m
Phone # 260 728-9882 / 724 –8881
Email: nowrm@decaturnet.com
Description Of Services: To provide emergency assistance to the county by serving as escorts for fund raising
events, and serving as weather spotters for Adams County Emergency Management and the radio station.
Adams County Chapter American Cancer Society
104 S. Third Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone # 260-724-3438
Description Of Services: Education in community, Wigs for cancer patients, Road to Recovery and
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Reach to Recovery, Home health equipment, Self-exam testing.
(Adams County) Chapter American Diabetes Association
805 High Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Please call for meeting dates and times
Phone # 260-724-2145
Description Of Services: To further educate and support the Diabetes patient regarding his or
her disease and to enable them to have a better life.
(Berne) American Legion
Post - # 468 / P.O. Box 312 /Berne, IN 46711
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ph# 260-589-2798
Description Of Services: American Legion Post #468 has hospital beds, wheel chairs, canes, or
crutches available at no charge. Organization also provides color guard
at military funerals at no charge to families.
(Decatur) American Legion
Post - #43 / 101 Madison St. / Decatur, IN 46733 Monday – Thursday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-3705
Friday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Description Of Services: This organization sends one girl from Bellmont or Adams Central to
Girls’ State each year. Distributes poppies to aid veterans. Wraps boxes
for veterans’ hospital “gift shop day.” Provides other services to aid
veterans and their families.
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit #43 /101 Madison St./ Decatur, IN 46733
Meets monthly, first Monday, 7:30 pm at Legion
Ph# 260-547-4460
Description of Services: This organization sends one girl from Bellmont or Adams Central to
Girls’ State each year. Distributes poppies to aid veterans. Provides
other services to aid veterans and their families.
(Adams/Allen Chapter) American Lung Association of Indiana
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 pm
Ph# 1-800-LUNG-USA / (Ph# 1-800-586-4872)
Description of Services: Resource for education and information on lung diseases, especially
asthma and COPD, tobacco, and air quality. Provides smoking cessation
and asthma education classes, speakers for meetings, and written
information. Videotape lending library also available.
American Red Cross, Adams County Chapter
172 North Second Street / P.O. Box 295 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-9106 / Fax# 260-724-9496
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Email: redcross@adamswells.com
Description Of Services: Aid for disaster victims; emergency contact with military members;
community & workplace CPR/ First aid courses; Healthy Pregnancy/
healthy Baby course; Babysitting clinic; Buckle-up Baby car seat
rental program; bloodmobiles.
Arthritis Foundation (Indiana Chapter)
8660 Guion Road / Indianapolis, IN 46268 Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 1-800-783-2342
Email: in-all.offices@ARTHRITIS.ORG / www.arthritis.org
Description Of Services: The Arthritis Foundation services include information and referral services, exercise
programs for people with arthritis, self-help course, support groups, public forums and speakers bureau. Also
provides professional education.
(North Adams) Arts Council
P.O. Box 132/ Monroe Street / Decatur, IN 46733 Monthly, third Thursday, 7:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-9830
Description Of Services: To perpetuate an understanding and appreciation of the arts. Promotions
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of arts within the community, public awareness activities, showcasing young artists and adult entertainers,
creating audiences for art events, and helping other groups who are interested in the arts. One scholarship is
available each year: the Reid Erekson grant for working within the arts.
(South Adams) Arts Council
P.O. Box 204 / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-8310 / fax# 260-589-8307 / Email: dsteiner@adamswells.com
Description Of Services: The purpose is to further the arts. A series of programs during the school year are
presented to the community. Also, council sponsors workshops in the schools and has guest artists conduct
master classes for students.
(Geneva) Ballpark Association
P.O. Box 282 / Geneva, IN 46740
After 4:00 pm
Ph# 260-368-7303, or 260-368-9162
Description Of Services: Upkeep of the parks and addition of new equipment
(Berne) Youth Baseball
1218 W. Clark Street / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-2009
Description of Services: Provides youth baseball programs: T-Ball, Little, Minor, & Youth Leagues
(Decatur) Baseball Little, Minor, T-Ball, and Youth Leagues
1404 High Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-2447
Description of Services: The objective is to provide a healthy, competitive environment where young people
learn the concepts of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority.
(Geneva) Baseball
320 S. Main Street / Geneva, IN 46740
Ph# 260-368-7144
Description Of Services: Spring/ Summer baseball
(Monmouth) Baseball
9757 N 500 E / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-4986
Description of Services: Organized baseball leagues – Minor, Little, and Youth Leagues.
(Monroe) Baseball/Softball Youth League
2440 W 100 N / Monroe, IN 46772
Ph# 260-692-6168
Description of Services: Summer ball leagues for boys & girls ages seven to 16.
(Adams/Wells) Bi-County Services
425 E. Harrison Rd. / Bluffton, IN 46714
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-824-1253
Description f Services: Evaluation and assessment of child’s development. Provides service
coordination, infant instruction, speech therapy, physical, and occupational
therapy.
(Adams/Allen) Big Brothers / Big Sisters of NE Indiana, Inc.
2439 Fairfield Ave. / Ft. Wayne, IN 46807
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Ph# 260-456-1600 / 1-888-456-1600 / fax# 260-456-2009
Description of Services: Youth matched with an adult volunteer who provides friendship, guidance, and acts as
a mentor. Monthly activities are provided for volunteers and youth to attend together. Big Brothers/ Big Sisters
serves Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Noble, Kosciosko, Whitley, Huntington, and Wells Counties.
(Adams County) Boxing Club
812 Elm Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-9233
Description of Services: The main objective: to provide a sport for young people and adults, too educate on
the importance of nutrition, good health, and good sportsmanship. Moral and Spiritual support are provided.
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Goals are to keep fighting off the streets and understand the moves learned in the Boxing Club are to be used
only in the boxing ring.
Boys and Girls’ Club of Decatur
410 Winchester Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-9128 / fax# 260-724-6030
Description of Services: The club offers programs in character & leadership development, education,
& career development, health & life skills, the arts, and sport, fitness & recreation. Also, teen mentoring,
community service projects, tutoring, family support programs, and parenting classes.
(Berne) Boy Scouts
1176 Mill Pond Rd. / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-3091
Description of Services: Youth development programs for boys emphasizing character building,
Citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.
(Decatur) Boy Scouts Troop #70
First United Methodist Church / 502 W. Monroe Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-3158
Description Of Services: Youth development programs for boys emphasizing character building, citizenship
training, and physical and mental fitness. Also, any community service the boys can support.
(Adams/Allen) Boy Scouts of America
(Anthony Wayne Area Council) 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd. / Ft. Wayne, IN 46804
Ph# 260-432-9593 / 1-800-272-2922 / Fax# 260-436-1824
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Description Of Services: Tiger Cubs (boys, grade 1); Cub Scouts (boys, grades 2-5); Boy Scouts
(boys, grades 6-12); Explorers (goys & girls, grades 9-12). Call for location of local meetings.
Boy Scouts Cabin
P.O. Box 299 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-2050, or 724-3538 / Email: greg@mindseyeg.com
Description Of Services: Meeting place for scouts to camp
Bundles for Babies
Adams County Service Complex
Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 11:30 am, 12:30 – 4:00 pm
313 W. Jefferson, Room 142 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-3574
Description of Services: Gently used clothing for Adams County residents. “Bundles for Babes” has
a selection of clothing sizes newborn to 12. All proceeds from sales go to help the needy in Adams County.
(Adams/Allen) Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Field Office
219 W. Wayne St. / Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-423-2571
Description of Services: Intake, referral, evaluation, service coordination, and follow-up to persons
who are mentally retarded/ developmentally disabled. Serve nine counties in northeast Indiana. Primary
duties: to assess and refer for appropriate residential services.
Business and Professional Women’s Club
1107 Adams Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-2186
Description of Services: Promotes full participation, equity and economic self-sufficiency for working
women. Projects include the Reality Store at Bellmont Middle School and the Celebration of Working Women
(third week of Nov.).
(Adams County) Calliopers
3140 N US33 / Decatur, IN 46733 / Email: chilcote@decaturnet.com
Description of Services: Sponsor children going to the Shrine Hospitals at no cost. Provide tickets and sack
lunches to all 3rd grade children going to the Shrine Circus. Provide Christmas treats for all children in Adams
County going to Shrine Hospitals. Participates in local parades. Subcommittee of the Masonic Lodge.
Care and Share
456 E. Line St. / Geneva, IN 46740
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Ph# 260-589-3795
Tuesday & Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Closed Thursday
Description Of Services: Store in Geneva run by volunteers. Donations of household & clothing itemsgladly
accepted. Distribution is to the needy. Monetary donations are accepted for items purchased, but not required.
Food items are also available for persons in need. Located in Geneva, but the contact person is in Berne.
(Adams County) CASA* Program
Court Appointed Special Advocate
P.O. Box 164 / 112 S. Second St. (Court House) / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-5300 / Fax# 260-724-5308
Description Of Services: CASA is a Court-Appointed Special Advocate who is a trained community volunteer
appointed by a judge to advocate the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. CASA conducts
an independent investigation of a case of abuse and neglect, evaluates what is best for the child, attends
courts hearings, and makes a written report to the court.
(Adams County) Center for Educational Success (ACCES)
829 E. Monroe / Decatur, IN 46733 School year, Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 3:15 pm
Ph# 260-724-7121
Description Of Services: Alternative high school for students who cannot function in regular school due to
problems that have generated at school and/ or in the students’ lives. This program is available to Adams
Central, Bellmont, and South Adams students who have had a referral from their school.
Chalet Village Health & Rehab
1065 Parkway / Berne, IN 46711
Every day, 24 hours
Ph# 260-589-2127
Description Of Services: Retirement living for senior citizens & rehabilitation services
(Berne) Chamber of Commerce
175 W. Main St./ Berne, IN 46711
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ph# 260-589-8080
Description Of Services: Provides information about local area to tourists. This Chamber represents Berne.
(Decatur) Chamber of Commerce
125 E. Monroe Street / Decatur, IN 46733 Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am –12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-724-2604 / fax# 260-724-3104 / Email: www.chamber@decaturnet.com
Description Of Services: Promote community growth through industrial, social, educational, and economic
development to enhance the quality of life. The Chamber provides a unified voice for small business. The focus
is to move forward in a positive manner, to address issues of great concern, and to make improvements that
will benefit the Adams County community.
(Adams County) Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR)
313 W. Jefferson St., Room 335 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph/fax# 260-724-8809 / 1-877-724-8809 / Email: mgambill@adamswells.com
Description Of Services: Helps families locate childcare services in Adams County. Trains individuals to become
licensed home childcare providers. Provides local training to Child Care providers.
(Adams County) Children’s Choir
205 Park Avenue / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-9967/ Email: brentandchris@adamswells.com
Description Of Services: To promote a spirit of cooperation among students from various schools and to
enhance the choral opportunity for children in the County. The focus is on excellent literature to a performance
level. A major concert in the spring and fall performances at schools, nursing homes, and community events.
Christian Women’s Club
2911 N. State Rd. 101 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-592-7507
Description Of Services: Mission Statement: To reach the unreached within reach. Meetings include a
luncheon, special featured speakers, and special music.
Church of God Food Pantry
1129 Mercer Ave. / Decatur, IN 46733
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Ph# 260-724-2580
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Description Of Services: Community outreach providing food to those in need.
Church Women United
108 Windsor Court / Decatur, IN 46733
Description Of Services: To unite churchwomen in their allegiance to Jesus Christ. Members aim to integrate
Jesus in their lives, work, and church, and to build a stronger Christian community. This program provides an
opportunity for Christian worship, fellowship, and service across denominational and racial lines. Church
Women United sponsors the UNICEF drive in October and organizes the delivery of “Meals on Wheels.”
College & Career (C & C) Bible Fellowship Class
4383 S 150 E / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-9022 / fax# 260-589-8267 / Email: bhirschy@juno.com
Description Of Services: Ministry for College & Career age and young married individuals. Divorce
recovery and grief support groups; counselors on staff.
(Adams County) Community & Family Services
313 W. Jefferson St., Room 142 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-3574 / fax# 260-724-4016
Description Of Services: Energy assistance (utilities) – help w/ utility bills. Weatherization – weatherizes homes
to reduce utility bills. Childcare vouchers – helps pay for childcare. Medical assistance – prescriptions, medical
appointments. Homeless assistance – deposit, 1st months rent. FEMA – rent assistance. Location: bottom floor
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(Adams County) Community Foundation
102 N. Second St. / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or by appointment
Ph# 260-724-3939 / Email: accfoundation@earthlink.net
Description Of Services: Awards grants to charitable Adams Co. organizations and provide tax incentives
to donors. Donors can choose the charitable organization they wish to benefit. Endowments and funds held
by the Foundation award scholarships for Adams Co. residents and awards grants to non-profit organizations.
Grants are generally given for innovative programs, tangible items, and extra projects. Typically the ACCF does
not fund on-going projects or programs. Also, the ACCF hold the John & Kay Boch fund which awards
scholarships primarily to non-traditional students and grants to charitable organizations benefiting Adams Co.
youth. Location: Across from Court House at 2nd and Madison.
(Berne) Conservation Club
P.O. Box 42 / Berne, IN 46711
Description Of Services: A conservation/educational organization that undertakes community projects.
Annually, the club conducts the Indiana Hunter Education Program, a family picnic & fishing day, participates
in Swiss Days, and a fall Turkey Shoot.
(Adams County) COPE*
(*Creating Opportunities and Progress through Education)
829 E. Monroe St. / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-7121, x 2132
Description Of Services: Alternative middle school for students who cannot function in regular school due to
problems that have generated at school and/or in the students’ lives.
(Adams County) Council on Aging, Inc.
313 W. Jefferson, Room 120 / Decatur, IN 46733 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-5316 / 1-866-329-5460, x1101 (Decatur office) / Ph# 260-589-8877 (Berne Office)
Fax# 260-724-5317 (Decatur) / 260-589-8078 (Berne)
Description Of Services: Transportation, homemaker assistant to the homebound, homebound meals, case
management, information and referral.
Life Choices Pregnancy Center
(Formerly Council on Pregnancy)
264 N. Second St. / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-4191
Description Of Services: Provide free pregnancy tests, maternity and baby care items and clothing, prenatal
vitamins, referrals for financial assistance, and adoption programs. Purpose: to provide education and options
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so that those facing crisis pregnancy can make healthy choices. Donations of infant & children’s clothing, and
furniture are gladly accepted.
Country Friends
4504 W 300 N, Pleasant Dale Church / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-589-3375 / 260-692-6605
Description Of Services: Non-denominational fellowship group with a monthly carry-in luncheon, program, and
blood pressure checks.
(Adams County) Crime Stoppers
P.O. Box 4211 / Decatur, IN 46733
Every day, 24 hours
Ph# 1-800-237-7867
Description Of Services: Payment of cash rewards to people for crime tips. Speakers on the subject are also
available for clubs and organizations.
Adams Wells Crisis Center
P.O. Box 253 / Decatur, IN 46733
24 hours/7 days a week
Ph# 260-728-9800 / 1-877-728-9800 / Fax# 260-728-2227 / E-mail: accs@adamswells.com
Description of Services: AWCC provides temporary shelter, food, clothing; emergency medical needs, support
groups, information and referral services with assistance for housing & employment for victims of domestic
violence. Also available is general education and education about domestic violence. AWCC provides shelter 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. Victims of family violence are persons who have experienced or who believe they
are in danger of experiencing physical or emotional abuse caused by a spouse, ex-spouse, partner, other
family member or person in a shared dwelling. We also have a children’s advocate available in the shelter as
well as for outreach services. Support Group Offered: every Wed. @ center, 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
D.A.R.E.* Program
(*Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
24 hours
313 S. First St. / P.O. Box608 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-7141
Description Of Services: Drug Education Program in schools
Deaf Ministry
St. Mark United Methodist Church
546 W. U.S. Hwy 224 / P.O. Box 165 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-7183
Description of Services: American Sign Language communicated in Sunday school class at 8:30 am. Worship
Services at 9:45 am. Special programs and other meetings signed when needed.
(Adams/Allen) Div. Of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services
219 West Wayne St. / Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-424-1595
Description Of Services: A wide range of services that relate to improving a person’s employability are
provided; may include: Counseling and guidance; job placement and follow-up services; physical and mental
restoration; and other services, as needed to help train an individual, improve a condition, and assist that
person in becoming more independent.
(Adams County) Division of Family and Children
1145 Bollman St. / P.O. Box 227 / Decatur, IN 46733 Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-724-9169 / Fax# 260-724-9632
Description Of Services: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, Medicaid Assistance,
Child Support Services, Child Welfare programs, Licensing of foster homes, day care homes, day care centers
and placement and supervision of department wards.
Eagles Lodge (Decatur)
140 W. Monroe St. / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday-Friday 3PM-10:30PM and Saturday 12PM-2AM
PH# 260-724-3321
Description Of Services: Social gathering place with monthly dances, card tournaments, pool tournaments,
and children’s Christmas party. Supports: Safety Village, community projects, and charities.
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Eagles Remote Control & Hobby Club
8701 N 100 E / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-3107
Description of Services: The club puts on a demonstration of remote controlled airplanes, flying kites, and
launching rockets. Rockets and kite building classes offered. The hobby site is available to members to
pursue these activities. During the winter months sledding and tobogganing sites can be enjoyed at the hobby
site. Almost every Sunday there are activities at the site.
Easter Seals ARC of NE Indiana
2542 Thompson Ave. / Fort Wayne, IN 46807
PH# 260-456-4534 1-800-234-7811 / Fax# 260-745-5200 / Email: arc-nei.org
Description Of Services: Provides assistance to individuals with mental retardation and/or developmental
disabilities. Numerous programs are available to these individuals and their families. Call for details.
Economic Development
313 W Jefferson RM# 337 / PO Box 492 / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Description of Services: Provides assistance to current or potential Adams County employers in the creation
and retention of jobs. Attracts new businesses to Adams County and helps existing businesses expand.
Edelweiss Singers
756 Forest Park Drive / Berne, IN 46711
PH# 260-589-2466 / Email: djgug@adamswells.com
Description Of Services: An area men’s chorus that gets together for the fun of singing. All types of music are
sung: show tunes, folk songs, barbershop, gospel, classics, & pops. A limited number of programs are
performed during the summer and fall seasons.
Elks Lodge (Decatur)
327 N 2nd St / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday-Friday 3PM-11PM, Saturday 1PM-11PM
PH#260-724-3613
Description Of Services: Social meeting place. Works with Veteran’s Hospital in Ft. Wayne, raises money for
crafts and provides outings, a Christmas party, and visits. Donates to cancer research and provides
scholarships to all county high schools. Sponsors Elks ‘Teen of The Month’.
EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
805 High St / Decatur, IN 46733
Hours:Every day, 24 hours/day
PH#260-724-2145 Ext. 1473 Fax#260-728-3809
Description Of Services: 911 emergency service. First aid coverage for special events. Mobile clinic & health
screenings, training classes, first responder, basic EMT, advanced EMT. Speakers, tours, seatbelt safety,
operation safe prom.
Et Cetera Ecke
125 W Main St / PO Box 215 / Berne, IN 46711
PH# 260-589-2831
Description Of Services: Sells crafts from Third World countries to help with living expenses, a fair trade
operation. Also operates a thrift store, which pays for the use of the building.
Even Start Family Literacy
823 E Monroe St / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday-Friday 8AM-3PM
PH# 260-724-8586
Description Of Services: A family literacy program which offers adult basic education, early childhood
education, parent/child interaction, parent education, and family support.
Experience Works
PO Box 687 / Seymour, IN 47274
Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM
PH# 812-522-7930 1-800-843-0885 / Fax# 812-522-7684
Description Of Services: Employment and training services for individuals on a limited income.
Explorer Post #2062
315 N 7th St / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-9868
Description Of Services: Service projects, a major event for 5 different states, travels to out of town events.
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Extension Homemakers Club
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
313 W Jefferson St RM# 213 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-5322 1-866-329-5460 / Fax# 260-724-5323 Email:
Description of Services: Extension Homemakers strive to strengthen families through continuing education,
leadership development, and volunteer community service. There are 21 clubs with over 300 members.
Family Centered Services, Inc.
PO Box 207 / Bluffton, IN 46714
Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
PH# 260-824-8574 / Email: fcs@parlorcity.com
Description Of Services: Families in Transition: Seminars for divorcing parents and other Adams Co. residents.
The Nurturing Class: A program for the entire family that teaches how to get along with each other.
Spring/Fall classes Family Preservation: In home services to children and their families, to reinforce parental
self respect and develop positive relationships. Case management, parent education, budgeting, supervised
visitation.
Family Hospice of NE Indiana
1521 W Main St / Berne, IN 46711
Every day, 24 hours per day
PH# 260-589-8065 1-800-355-2817 / Fax# 260-589-8065
Description of Services: Family Hospice provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to terminally ill people
and their loved ones. A collaboration of care with Adams Co. Memorial Hospital, Caylor-Nickel, and Wells
Community Hospital. In addition to Adams/Wells the program also serves Blackford, Grant and Jay counties.
Family Nutrition Program
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Office
Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
313 W Jefferson St RM# 213 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-5322 1-866-329-5460 Ext. 1234 / Fax# 260-724-5323 Email: damishle@purdue.edu
Description of Services: The mission is to increase the ability of individuals and families with limited resources
to utilize their food dollars and/or stamps appropriately and to provide a safe meal environment. There are
free, informal, and easily accessible educational programs in the home and community to develop knowledge
and skills related to nutrition and meal planning, food purchasing, preparation, and safety and resource mgmt.
Fire Fighters Association (Decatur)
206 S 7th St / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-8909 Fax# 260-724-8908
Email: dfd@parlorcity.com
Description Of Services: Fire protection, emergency services for the city of Decatur and St. Mary’s,
Washington, and Union townships.
Fire Fighters Association (Monroe-Volunteer)
102 S Polk St / PO Box 305 / Monroe, IN 46772
PH# 260-692-6215
Description Of Services: Fire prevention & rescue
Fire Fighters Association (Preble-Volunteer)
PO Box 27 / Preble, IN 46782
PH# & Fax # 260-547-4600
Description Of Services: Fire fighting services, fire prevention, tours, and classes.
First Steps (Adams County)
313 W Jefferson St RM# 335 / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday-Friday 8AM-2PM
PH# 260-724-8809 Fax# 260-724-8809 5**
Description of Services: First Steps helps families with children, age birth to three years old, who are showing
signs of developmental delays or those at risk of developmental delays. Children with developmental delays
can get free services through First Steps to help them attain these important skills.
Food Safety Education and Classes
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Monday-Friday 8AM- 4:30PM
313 W Jefferson St RM# 213 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-5322 1-866-329-5460 Ext. 1234 //Fax# 260-724-5323 / Email: hockemet@purdue.edu
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Description Of Services: Food safety education and classes. ‘Serve Safe’ certification 16 hr course, ‘Food
Safety Day’ 2 hr course. Also available for health fairs and school education with hands on demonstrations.
Football League (Decatur)
PO Box 252 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-728-2515
Description Of Services: Football learning opportunity with a competitive format. Eight-week season with a
computer draft of new members.
4-H Clubs of Adams County
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
313 W Jefferson St RM# 213 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-5322 1-866-329-5460 Ext. 1234 / Fax# 260-724-5323
Description Of Services: 4-H offers educational materials, projects and programs in over 60 areas. 4-H is a
volunteer-led organization that reaches boys & girls through small groups and clubs. Projects use hands-on
learning experience to teach subject matter and life skills such as cooperation, leadership, & decision-making.
Fraternal Order of Police
521 N 3rd St / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-3123
Description Of Services: Organization to promote the image of full-time officers and to assist in organizing
legislation for the benefits of police officers.
Friends of the Limberlost State Historic Site
200 E 6th St / PO Box 571 / Geneva, IN 46740
PH# 260-368-7428 Fax# 260-368-7007 / Email: limberlost@adamswells.com
Description of Services: The Friend of the Limberlost is the fundraising/event organizing/research & education
group of the Limberlost State Historic Site. The Friends works closely with the property manager to promote
and enhance the historic site. Their mission statement reads as follows:
The purpose of the Corporation as a not-for-profit organization shall be to promote the development of and
interest in Limberlost State Historic Site as an educational and historic facility, which will foster the
remembrance of Gene Stratton-Porter’s Love of nature.
Active committees in the Friends group include Limberlost Swamp Remembered, the Gift Shop, the Flower &
Garden Group, Event & Refreshment Committee, and the Cabin Maintenance Committee.
Garden Club (Berne)
1535 Lake View Trail / Berne, IN 46711
PH# 260-589-2202
Description of Services: Berne Garden Club is federated with the National Garden Clubs and participates in
local, district, and state events. Locally this organization cares for the downtown urns in Berne through the
summer. Also helps with planting the flower beds at Chalet Village.
Geneva Proud
PO Box 2 / Geneva, IN 46740
PH# 260-368-7636 / Email: owens@adamswells.com
Description of Services: To promote and improve the quality of life in the town of Geneva by volunteer
participation in various committees. Currently Geneva Proud has four areas that are being addressed: the
Image/Tourism/Historical Group, the Industry Group, the Government Group, and the Youth Group.
Girl Scouts & Girl Scout Cabin (Decatur)
2935 E US Hwy 224 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-7666
Description of Services: The focus of the Girl Scouts wide range of programs is encouraging the development
of the girls into courageous and productive adults. Activities provide fun, friendship, develop skills and build
self-confidence and contribute to the betterment of the world and society in many ways. *The Girl Scout Cabin
is located in Hanna Nuttman Park, Decatur, IN.
Girl Scouts of Limberlost Council
2135 Spy Run Ave / Ft. Wayne, IN 46805
PH# 260-422-3417 1-800-283-4812
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Description of Services: Girl Scouts of Limberlost Council serves girls from Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington,
Stueben, & Wells Counties. The Girl Scouts program is designed for all girls. Activities encourage pluralism
and promote pride and respect for all people. Eligibility/Membership: Girls: 5-17 years old, volunteers age 18+.
Golden Meadows Home
PO Box 310 / 3646 N 200 E / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-7571
Description of Services: 24 hour nursing, housekeeping, activities, and laundry provided. Transportation and
special community services are provided as needed.
Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana
1 Main St / Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
Fax# 260-427-1459 / Email: sandy.smith@ci.ft-wayne.in.us
Description of Services: To coordinate the efforts of State government agencies with alcohol and other drug
responsibilities and to mobilize communities to wage a comprehensive and coordinated battle in the war
against drugs (and drug abuse).
Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 892 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# Berne 260-589-2347, Decatur 260-592-4370
Monroe 260-692-6641, Geneva 260-565-3785
Description of Services: Christian housing ministry provides a home for low income families who do not qualify
for a conventional mortgage. For an application please call 260-728-4370
Head Start (Berne)
1217 W Clark St / PO Box 41 / Berne, IN 46711
PH# 260-589-3002 1-800-531-4403
Description of Services: Center based pre-school for 4 & 5 year olds. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation
provided. Includes family support and social services. The Berne Head Start is located in the Trinity United
Methodist Church, Berne, IN.
Head Start (Decatur)
546 W US 224 / PO Box 180 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-4404 1-800-531-4403
Description of Services: Center based pre-school for income eligible families. Children ages 4 & 5 years old
can enroll. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided. Includes family support and social services. The
Decatur Head Start is located in the St. Mark’s Church, Decatur, IN.
Health Clinic (Adams County)
313 W Jefferson S RM# 320 / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
PH# 260-724-5327 Fax# 260-724-2708
Berne Residents PH# 260-589-8172 Ext. 250 / Email: adamscountynurse@yahoo.com
Description of Services: Health care services provided: low-income family planning, underinsured childhood
immunizations, communicable diseases detection, low-income breast & cervical cancer screening program
(BCCP). Other community health services.
Health Dept. (Adams County)
313 W Jefferson St RM# 314 / Decatur, IN 46733
Hours:Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
PH# 260-724-5326 Fax# 260-724-5328
Description of Services: Vital statistics, birth & death records, and environmental services provided. Located in
the Adams County Service Complex.
(Have a) Healthy Baby Program
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM
313 W Jefferson St RM# 213 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-5322 1-866-329-5460 Ext. 1234 / Fax# 260-724-5323 Email:
Description of Services: The ‘Have a Healthy Baby’ program stresses the need for early prenatal care and
education. Instructional materials include the latest research from the National Academy of Sciences, the US
Dept of Health & Human Services, and the US Dept of Agriculture.
Healthy Families
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1000 N Adams Drive / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday-Friday 8AM-3PM
PH# 260-724-7121
Description of Services: Healthy Families is a home based voluntary program for parents of newborn babies.
The program provides family specific parent/child interaction and information connecting families to other
Adams County resource agencies to better support each family.
Healthy Lifesteps
805 High St / Decatur, IN 46733
Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
PH# 260-724-2188 Ext. 2352
Description of Services: Health related organization for seniors 50+. Newsletter four times a year. Discounts
on lab tests, health fairs, weekly blood pressure, discounts at Lutheran/St. Joe/Adams County Memorial
Hospital food services. Some businesses give discounts to volunteers.
Heart Club (Adams County)
110 Edgemont Drive / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-7527
Description of Services: The ‘Heart Club’ is patterned after Mended Hearts of America. It is a support group.
This organization has guest speakers, games, and fellowship. Also sponsors the Flat 50 Bicycle club to raise
money for the Adams County EMS and Memorial Hospital.
Heartland Home Health & Hospice
1331 Village Green Rd / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-9055
Description of Services: The philosophy is to deliver family centered care, tailor all care to patients’ needs.
Employees include RN & LPNs, physical, speech, and occupational therapists, home health aides, companions,
dieticians, chaplains, and medical director. Services consist of daily visits, live-in, relief help, respite care, 24
hour care, counseling and support, bereavement services, and speakers.
Historical Society, Inc (Adams County)
PO Box 262 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-3493
Description of Services: The purpose of the Historical Society is to preserve Adams County history & artifacts.
The society oversees the museum, which is located at the corner of 5th & Monroe streets in Decatur, IN.
Home Health Care Agency (Adams County)
168 N 2nd St / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-2145 Ext. 4347 Fax# 260-724-3182
Description of Services: Physician ordered services according to patient’s needs. Medical social services,
Skilled nursing, Home health aide/Homemaker services, PT, OT & Speech therapy, Care coordination-moms &
babies, Pre-post natal care, IV infusion therapy, Psychiatric nursing services, Program speaking, On-call nurse
24 hours a day.
The Hope Center
456 Hendricks St /PO Box 212 /Berne, IN 46711
PH# 260-589-3561
Description Of Services: Resources for women with pregnancy concerns through confidential services,
supportive environment, and information on all options. Free pregnancy testing. Resource available:
Maternity/infant clothing, Diaper assistance, Baby Bucks program-earn coupons and redeem for large items
such as crib, stroller, etc. Speakers are available for school, clubs, and churches.
The Hope Chest
119 N 2nd St / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-9774
Description Of Services: Consignment shop operated by the First United Methodist Church that serves as a
ministry outreach to the community. Direct donations of items to persons in need.
Housing Authority (Decatur)
133 W 500 N / Pine Crossing Apt. Complex / Decatur, IN 46733
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM
PH# 260-724-7999 Fax# 260-724-7913
Description Of Services: Rental assistance.
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JobWorks / WorkOne (Adams County)
415 S 13th St / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-2037 Fax#260-724-7513
Description of Services: JobWorks is a part of the Work One Network. It is a non-profit agency dedicated to
helping people more effectively deal with job loss and the job search process. JobWorks programs are funded
by the government and administered by the State of Indiana. We attempt to assist individuals assess their
own mix of talents, resources, motivations and opportunities to build for the future. Our partners are: IVY
TECH State College-holding classes at Bellmont High School, Adams Central and the JobWorks office.
Department of Workforce Development-employment officer in our office Wednesday 9:30AM-12:30PM,
unemployment vouchers may by filled out online at www.in.gov/dwd you may use our computers to fill them
out online. To file for unemployment it still requires a visit to the Rudisill office, however, it has been
promised that unemployment filing will soon be on line also. GED classes-are held on Tuesdays & Thursday s
9 AM-11:30AM. On a monthly basis we hold workshops that cover resume, application, interviewing, hidden
job market and related subjects to cover getting an individual
Junior Achievement (Berne/South Adams)
Smith Brothers of Berne
PO Box 270 / Berne, IN 46711
PH# 260-589-2131 / 260-589-3009
Description of Services: Present economic materials and economic principles to students in selected classes at
South Adams.
Junior Achievement (Decatur & Monroe)
One Yorkshire Drive 601 Noble Drive / Decatur, IN 46733 Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
PH# 260-724-3151 Ext. 13 260-484-2543
Description of Services: Junior Achievement is a working business education partnership between local schools
and volunteers from local businesses.
Juvenile Alternatives (Adams County)
PO Box 621 / 112 S 2nd St / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-5331 1-800-589-6030 pin# 53972
Pager# 1-800-494-6030 pin# 0001
Description of Services: Provides community service and home detention services for juveniles that have been
court ordered.
Keen Agers
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
546 W US 224 / PO Box 180 / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-7183 Fax# 260-724-8625 / Email: mail@stmarksumchurch.org
Description Of Services: Informal get together with short program and carry-in lunch or short trips with lunch
out.
Kiwanis Club (Decatur)
530 S 13th St / Decatur, IN 46733
PH# 260-724-9688
Description of Services: Dedicated to preventing iodine deficiencies in 3rd world countries. Provides
scholarships to Adams Central & Bellmont students, provides State Police Camp Scholarships, sponsors
fundraising breakfast to benefit Riley’s Children Hospital. Charters a local Cub Scout Pack. 80% of the
organization’s fundraising efforts are to promote the healthy development of children and youth programs in
Adams County.
(Adams/Allen) Legal Services of Maumee Valley Inc.
203 W Wayne St., Suite 410 / Ft Wayne IN 46802
Phone 260-422-8070/800-522-4884
Description of Services: To provide legal services to low-income persons who need assistance. No criminal or
fee-generating cases are handled. Civil matters are prioritized.
(Berne) Public Library
166 N. Sprunger St. / Berne, IN 46711
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ph# 260-589-2809/fax# 260-589-2940
Description of Services: Provides: Books, Videos, Music, Internet, Story Hour
(Decatur) Public Library
128 S. Third St. / Decatur, IN 46733
ph# 260-724-2605/fax# 260-724-2877
Web Site: wwwz.decaturPL.Lib.in.us
Description of Services: DPL is an information service agency available free to all people of Decatur. It is
dedicated to acquiring, organizing, and providing access and guidance to a wide variety of information and
materials, which help to fulfill the intellectual, educational, social, and recreational needs to all the people
served. Children’s story time and adult programs are available throughout the year.
(Geneva) Public Library-Friends of the Library
307 E. Line St. / Geneva, IN 46740
ph# 260-368-7270/fax# 260-368-9776 /e-mail: genevalibrary@yahoo.com
Web site: www.genevapl.lib.in.us
Description of Services: Friends of the Library assist the librarian and purchase items designated by the
librarian.
(Decatur) Lions Club
1038 Master Dr. / Decatur, IN 46733
ph# 260-724-7008
Description of Services: Service oriented. Supports local, state, district, and international projects.
(Geneva) Lions Club
P.O. Box 3 / Geneva, IN 46740
ph# 260-368-7888
Description of Services: Service oriented. Supports local, state, district, and international projects. Maintains
Lions Park, helps youth soccer and Little League, sponsors boy scout troop, and provides equipment for the
disabled.
(Monroe) Lions Club
P.O. Box 206 / Monroe, IN 46772
ph# 260-692-6530
Description of Services: Service oriented. Supports local state, district, and international projects.
(Pleasant Mills) Lions Club
1985 N. St. Rd. 101 / Decatur, IN 46733
ph & fax# 260-592-7796
Description of Services: Service oriented. Supports local, state, district, and international projects.
(Union Township) Lions Club
4641 E. 800 N. / Decatur, IN 46733
ph# 260-724-9363
Description of Services: Service oriented. Supports local, state, district, and international projects. Example:
Union Township Recreation Building, Monroe Rescue Squad, Preble Fire Dept, Adams Co. EMS, dry fire
hydrants, and needy families.
(Adams County) Literacy Council
P.O. Box 302 / Decatur, IN 46733
Description of Services:
One on one tutoring is provided to adults who want to improve reading, math, &
English language skills.
Love, Inc.
Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 am – Noon and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
122 N. Second St. / P.O. Box 932 / Decatur, IN 46733
ph# 260-728-4503
Description of Services: Persons in need can request help for a great variety of needs. Clients interviewed to
determine what the real needs are. The legitimacy of needs will be verified. The client will then be referred to
the agency or church that can help them most. Love, Inc works closely with churches to make them aware of
needs in the community and to provide opportunities for volunteers to minister to needy people.
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Loyal Order of Moose
108 E. Jackson St./ P.O. Box 346 / Decatur, IN 46733
ph# 260-724-4113
Description of Services: Performs community service projects in the community. Fraternal organization.
Indiana Legal Services
202 W. Burry St. Suite 210 / Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
260-424-9155/1-888-442-8600
Description of Services: Provide legal services for low-income families. Civil matters are prioritized.
March of Dimes
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
5933 Stoney Creek Drive / Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
ph# 260-482-4201
Description of Services: Information (catalog is available), Classes (Babies and You) taught by volunteer
nurses, Grants to organizations committed to preventing birth defects, etc.
Masonic Temple
205 S. Second St. / Decatur, IN 46733
ph# 260-724-3256
Description of Services: Provides scholarships for individuals. Must be a child or grandchild of a Mason Temple
member to qualify for this scholarship. Annual fund raisers: Fish Fry on Good Friday, and usually on the last
Saturday in October or the first Saturday of November- sponsors the ‘Dan Owens Pancake and Sausage
breakfast’. Both fundraisers are open to the public. Once a member of the Masonic Temple then may become
eligible for the Shriners.
(Adams County) Memorial Hospital
805 High Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-2145 / 260-589-3913
Description of Services: ACMH is an 87 bed Acute Care hospital offering a variety of services, including
Surgery, in-patient, out-patient, and intensive care, lab tests, x-ray, Mammography, nuclear medicine,
extended care, Home Health, rehabilitation, respiratory, emergency room staffed 24 hours, etc.
(Adams County) Memorial Hospital – Behavioral Health
P.O. Box 151, 805 High Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Hours: Every day, 24 hours
Ph# 260-724-4303 / 1-800-736-4303
Description Of Services: In-patient mental/nervous; Out-patient group therapies; In-patient drug/alcohol;
Partial hospitalization; Out-patient psychotherapy, intensive out-patient; Antabuse therapy.
Mennonite Service Network
566 West Main St. / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-8983
Description of Services: Provides transportation, meals, snow removal, yard work, house cleaning, and other
services for the elderly, needy, and ill. Needs five days notice to safely fill the need.
(Adams Central) Ministerial Association
4504 W 300 N / Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren / Monroe, IN 46772
Ph# 260-565-3797
Description of Services: Sponsors Adams Central Vacation Bible School, Palm Sunday and Easter Services
(Berne) Ministerial Association
Trinity United Methodist Church / 1217 W. Clark St. / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-2888
Description Of Services:
Special cooperative public services
(Decatur) Ministers’ Association
First Church of the Nazarene / 316 N. Seventh Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-3258
Description of Services: Provides weekly services at nursing homes, supplies chaplains at the hospital,
sponsors Good Friday & Palm Sunday services, provides “Parson to Person” newspaper column, and helps
publicize organizational events.
(Berne) Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs)
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866 W. Main St. / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-2097
Description of Services: Social club for mothers of children, ages birth through preschool. MOPs provides an
opportunity for mothers to meet while their children play.
Nutrition Education
(Relationship to Diet & Disease)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
313 Jefferson St., Suite 213, Adams Co. Service Complex / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-5322 / 1-866-329-5460 x 1234 / Fax# 260-724-5323 / E-mail: damishle@purdue.edu
Description of Services: Nutrition Education in relationship to Diet and Disease. Publications available on a
variety of topics: Healthy Substitutions, Nutritive Value of Foods, Nutrition, Health & Awareness Fact Sheet.
Classes available, please call for information.
(Decatur) Operation Help, Inc.
313 W. Jefferson St., Room 114 / Decatur, IN 46733
Hours: Tuesday & Friday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-2600
Description of Services: Food and/or non-food items are given to those who are eligible. Located in the Adams
County Service Complex.
(Berne) Optimist Club
570 Winchester Rd. / Geneva, IN 46740
Ph# 260-368-7396
Description Of Services: Activities for youth of the community – Sports activities, Christmas sponsorship of a
needy family, competition for teens for college scholarship, and Respect for Law camp.
(Decatur) Optimist Club
P.O. Box 988 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-2157 x 202 / 260-724-7170 (pm) / Fax# 260-724-7344
Description Of Services: Scholarships, Tri-star Basketball, Football, Soccer and Golf. Supports: Boys and Girls
Club, Youth for Christ, Respect for Law Camp, 4-H Shooting Sports, Bellmont and Adams Central After-Prom,
Band Boosters, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Theater Essay Contest, and other misc.
Parenting Information
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service of Adams County Hours:Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
313 W. Jefferson St., Suite 213 (Adams Co. Service Complex) / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-5322 / 1-866-329-5460 x 1234
Fax# 260-724-8172 / E-mail: hockemet@purdue.edu
Description of Services: Parenting information in “The First Year” notebooks provided to every mother who
delivers a baby at Adams County Memorial Hospital. News Notes to Parents is a monthly newsletter provided
during the school year to all pre-school and kindergarten children of Adams County.
Park Center, Inc.
809 High Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-9669 / 1-866-216-9669
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description Of Services:
Individual, family, marital, child and adolescent therapy. Chemical dependency
and anger management groups. Home based care management services. Child and adult psychiatric services.
Psychological testing.
(South Adams) Parkinson’s Support Group
Swiss Village / 1350 W. Main Street / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-3173 / fax# 260-589-8369
Description of Services:
The South Adams Parkinson Support Group is a monthly meeting of persons
experiencing Parkinson’s Disease and supportive family and friends. Roundtable discussions among group
members provide the usual setting with professional presenters joining the group from time to time.
(Adams County) Parks and Recreation
231 E. Monroe Street / Decatur, IN 46733 Hours: Administration: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Ph# 260-724-2520 / Recreational ph# 260-724-5332
Fax# 260-724-2229 / E-mail: skrull@co.adams.in.us
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Description of Services:
Parks and Recreation provides a variety of programs including Aerobic classes,
Gymnastics, Swimming, After-school recreation, Fit Kids, sports leagues, Fitness Center, Pre-school, and more.
Pathways Adult Day Center
1300 Mercer Ave. / Decatur, IN 46733
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (scheduled as needed)
Ph# 260-724-3311 x 6227 / Fax# 260-728-3833 /
E-Mail: pathwaysadc@hotmail.com / www.adamshospital.com
Description of Services: Supervised professional care for the handicapped adult during daytime hours providing
many of the same activities and fun enjoyed in your own home. Located in Woodcrest of Decatur.
Philharmonic Society of Decatur / Adams County
3840 W 1200 N / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-639-7342
Description of Services: Non-profit group dedicated to bringing philharmonic-style music to Decatur. Sponsors
a Pops Concert, a Chamber Concert, and works with the school in educating students about classical music.
(South Adams) Pre-School
1217 W. Clark Street / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-4008
Description of Services: Provides special-education services for preschoolers in an inclusive setting with typical
peers. The two classes are two half-day sessions of typical preschool with peer playtime in learning areas and
outdoor play.
Prevention of Child Abuse, Indiana Chapter
32 E. Washington St., Suite 1200 / Indianapolis, IN 46204 Hours:Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Ph# 317-634-9282 / 1-800-CHILDREN / www.pcain.org
Description Of Services:
Promotes awareness of child abuse issues. State chapter provided volunteer for
council administration and/or activities.
Project Share
366 Wabash Street / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-2882
Description Of Services: Provides a ten day supply of food and toy drive at Christmas time.
Psi Iota Xi Sorority
5964 N Piqua / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-2877
Description Of Services: Service organization that raises money and allocates it back to the community through
scholarships for students going into speech & hearing fields, donating to Callithumpian Parade, Riley Children’s
Hospital, United Way, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Adams County After Prom Committees.
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service of Adams County
313 W. Jefferson St., Suite 213 / Adams County Service Complex / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-5322 / 1-866-329-5460 / E-mail: bkohlag@purdue.edu
Description Of Services: Works with farmers to respond to questions that may affect farm profitability and
bring unbiased information from Purdue and other sources to address the issue. Provides pesticide applicator
training.
Research Club of Adams County
11470 N. Hwy 27 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-639-3486
Description of Services: A literary club that studies subjects which members agree upon.
(Berne) Rotary Club
1124 Westwind Trails / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-8080
Description of Services:
Service Club
(Decatur) Rotary Club
P.O. Box 85 / Decatur, IN 46733 Hours:
Meets weekly, Thursday, 12:00 pm (Back 40 Junction Restaurant)
Ph# 260-724-2605
Description Of Services: Provides funds for scholarships to Bellmont and Adams Central. Hosts National Honor
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Society students, Youth Service Leadership Class. Sponsors Calithumpian Poster Painting Contest, Polio Plus to
eliminate polio throughout the world. Supports Boys & Girls Club, Boy Scouts, United Way, Public Library, and
Make a Difference Day.
(Adams County) Safety Park
1404 High Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-2271
Description Of Services: Teaching bicycle, pedestrian, and fire safety to all Adams County students grades
kindergarten – 5th. Located on West Adams Street.
(Saint) St. Vincent DePaul Society
414 W. Madison Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-9423
Description Of Services: Provides counseling to individuals and families. Provides emergency help, food,
shelter, utility assistance/second hand items & clothing. To provide these services, operates a thrift store
which is located at 922 N. Tenth Street (724-8500).
(Berne) Salvation Army
366 Lehman Street / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-3795
Description Of Services: Emergency food, clothing, utility, travel, shelter, and other miscellaneous forms of
material assistance.
(Decatur) Salvation Army of Adams County
P.O. Box 932 / 122 North Second Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-4503
Description Of Services: Limited funds available to pay for a variety of needs for people in financial difficulties.
School Age Children Program (SAC)
(Adams Central) After School Childcare
222 W. Washington / Monroe, IN 46772
Ph# 260-692-6629
Description of Services: Provides lunches to kindergarten students, after school snacks, games, playground
activities and supervised care for elementary children. Located at the Adams Central School in Monroe.
School Age Children Program (SAC)
(North Adams) Before and After School Childcare
1109 Dayton St. / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 26- 724-3633
Description of Services: a.m. services: Homework help, organized games, breakfast p.m. services: Homework
help, organized games, free play, snacks, crafts. Located at the Northwest Elementary School in Decatur.
(Adams County) Senior Citizens’ Club
313 W. Jefferson, Room 335 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-9935
Description Of Services: Place for people to gather together, socialize, keep active, share a monthly meal,
program, and play bingo.
South Adams Senior Center
825 Hendricks Street /Berne, IN 46711 Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-589-8877
Description Of Services: Social gathering facility with carry-ins, bingo, pool, and guest speakers.
(Adams County) Shriners
3140 North U.S. 33 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph#260-592-7279
Description Of Services: Supports 21 children’s hospitals (18 orthopedic and 3 burn institutes), provides free
transportation to these hospitals for children requiring services. Sponsors annual circus, participates in
parades, and sponsors several health mini-clinics per year. Must be participant of the Masonic Temple to be
eligible for membership.
(Adams/Allen) Social Security Administration
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5800 Fairfield Avenue / Ft. Wayne, IN 46807
Ph# 260-744-3280 / 1-800-772-1213 (7:00 am – 7:00 pm weekdays)
Description of Services:
Social Security, disability insurance, supplemental security income (SSI),
retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits, etc.
(Berne) Softball – Girls’ League
717 W. Water St. / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-8366
(Decatur) Softball – Girls’ League – Roadrunners
P.O. Box 190 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-4851 / E-mail: roadrunnerssoftball@hotmail.com
Description Of Services: National Softball Association affiliated softball teams. Teams play mainly in fast-pitch,
week-end tournaments. Players are chosen through try-outs.
(Monroe) Softball Youth League
2440 W 100 N / Monroe, IN 46772
Ph# 260-692-6168
Description of Services: Summer ball leagues for boys & girls ages seven to 16
Soft Shoulders Support Group
1350 W. Main St. /Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-3173 / fax# 260-589-3265
Description Of services: Soft Shoulders Support Group is a monthly gathering of family members of persons
experiencing various forms of dementia. Most generally, the group enjoys conversation among themselves.
Occasionally, outside presenters are present.
(Adams/Wells) Special Services
324 W. Market Street / Bluffton, IN 46714
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-824-5880
Description of Services: Provides special education services, which include speech, hearing, occupational and
physical therapy for: learning disabled, physically handicapped, multiply emotionally, mentally handicapped,
hearing, visually or dual sensory impaired, autism, traumatic brain injury, and other health impaired.
(Adams County) Step Ahead
313 W. Jefferson St., Room 335 / Decatur, IN 46733
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-8809 / 888-724-8809 / Fax# 260-724-8809 5**
Description Of Services: Step Ahead is a state grant supported program that provides support to Adams
County families and organizations. This funding helps to increase or provide services to existing organizations.
The allocation of these funds are distributed through a Step Ahead Council. Anyone who wants to help families
with children can be a part of the Step Ahead process in Adams County. Please contact the coordinator for
more information. Located in the Adams County Service Complex.
Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)
Bellmont High School / 1000 E. North Adams Drive / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-7121
Description Of Services: Acts as a reminder and conscience for high school age drivers; encourages students
to recognize the dangers of drinking and driving.
(Adams County) Substance Abuse Awareness Council (SAAC)
146 South 2nd Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-6999 / fax# 260-724-4992
Description of Services: The Substance Abuse Awareness Council promotes responsible lifestyle choices
through prevention, education, treatment and the enforcement of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. SAAC
distributes grant to be used for education, treatment, prevention and/or law enforcement of alcohol, tobacco
and other drug abuse.
(Bellmont) Swim Club
11466 N. US Highway 27 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-4170
Description of Services: Competitive Swim Team – intense physical training. / Summer schedule: first of May
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to third week in July. Winter schedule: November to March. Meets are held at various school systems and
outdoor pools in the summer.
(South Adams) Swim Club
1556 Lakeside Ct. / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-8269
Description of Services: Daily practices are held. Usually two meets are scheduled per week in June & July.
The season usually starts in May and ends in late July.
Swiss Heritage Society
1200 Swiss Way / P.O. Box 88 / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-8007 / www.swissheritage.org
Description Of Services: Organization to preserve the heritage of southern Adams County. Own and operates
the Swiss Heritage Museum, Swiss Heritage Historical Village and Swiss Heritage Nature Center on 26-acre
campus.
Swiss Village, Inc.
1350 West Main Street / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-3173 / fax# 260-589-8369 / E-mail: inquiries@swissvillage.org
Description of Services: Swiss Village Retirement Community is a not-for-profit corporation, provides
retirement living facilities and services offered in four categories. 1) Independent living apartments and
duplexes; 2) Residential living for those that desire housekeeping services and meals prepared; 3) Assisted
Residential living for those that need additional help; and 4) Nursing care for those patients in the health care
unit. Kinder Haus childcare center cares for up to 50 children.
Township Trustee’s Office
Washington Twp Office
Adams Co. Poor Relief Office
217 S 2nd Street
313 W Jefferson St. RM 128
Decatur IN 46733
Adams Co. Service Complex
(260) 724-2518
Decatur IN 46733
Washington Twp. Only
(260)-724-5334 + Other 11 townships
Description of Services: Poor Relief assistance for shelter, utilities, some medical etc. for Adams Co 12
Townships: Blue Creek, French, Hartford, Jefferson, Kirkland, Monroe, Preble, Root, St. Mary’s, Union, Wabash
and Washington. Hours: Washington Twp. Office Adams Co. Poor Relief Office
Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 am- 4:00 pm / Mon., Wed., Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm / Tues. 8:30 am-noon
Both offices are closed 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, and all day Friday
(Decatur) Tri Kappa-Alpha Sigma Chapter
315 N 16th Street / Decatur IN 46733
Phone 260-728-2289
Description of Services: Tri Kappa is a philanthropic service club.
(Adams/Allen) Unemployment Division
of Indiana Workforce Development
201 E Rudisill, Suite 202 / Fort Wayne IN 46806
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00 pm.
Phone 260-745-3555/ Fax 260-456-1964
Description of Services: Assist people with their unemployment claims, resume services and employment
counseling. Also assist employers with forms. Located in the old Sears Building on Rudisill in Fort Wayne.
United Way of Adams County
115 N Third Street / Decatur IN 46733
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: am – 4:00 pm
Phone 260-728-2056/ Fax 260-728-4601 / E-mail: unitedway@decaturdirectory.com
Description of Services: An organization that raises funds through contributions and distributes allocations to
non-profit organizations. Funds to provide health and human services to county residents.
(Decatur) VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars
Limberlost Post 6236 / 127 North Third Street / Decatur IN 46733
Phone 260-728-9043
Description of Services: Refer to DD 214 form
(Geneva) VFW – Veterans of Foreign War
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Post # 6751 / 730 E Line Street / Geneva IN 46740
Phone 260-368-7896
Description of Services: Provide military funerals, funeral meals and donate funds to Veterans homes. Also
regularly visit the V.A. Hospitals.
(Adams County) Victim Assistance
112 South Second Street / Decatur IN 46733
260-724-5339
Description Of Services: Provides emotional support and information about the legal system. Information
about financial assistance and social services available and how to apply for them. Will arrange interpreter for
legal proceedings, transportation to court or shelter, referral to legal assistance liaison with all branches of
criminal justice.
Washington Township Trustee’s Office
217 South Second Street / Decatur IN 46733
260-724-2518
Description Of Services: Utilities, shelter, medical & etc. The Washington Township trustee provides the
following: administration of poor relief; takes applications for the county home. Settles fence line disputes;
eradicates weeds; pays obligations of the township; and negotiates fire and library contract for the township.
Weight Watchers
First United Methodist Church / 75 Executive Drive, Suite I / Carmel IN 46032
800-750-7575
Description Of Services: Weight loss classes. Decatur Chapter meets in Decatur IN.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
313 W. Jefferson Street, Room 143 / Adams County Service Complex / Decatur IN 46733
260-724-9337
Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Description Of Services: WIC is a special supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant women,
breastfeeding mothers up to one year after delivery, postpartum women up to six month after delivery, infants
and children under the age of five years.
Woodcrest Retirement Community
1300 Mercer Avenue / Decatur IN 46733
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday
260-724-3311
Description Of Services: Retirement living for seniors. Villa and Garden apartments on 100 acres of leisure
living. Assisted living apartments and a 142 bed nursing center.
(Decatur) YABA Youth Bowling / Young American Bowling Alliance
701 W US Hwy 224 / Decatur IN 46733
Description Of Services: Teaches youth the sport of bowling, good sportsmanship, the art of competition, self
discipline and pride in a job well done.
(Adams/Jay/Wells) Youth for Christ
1515 Sutton Circle Drive / Bluffton IN 46714
260-824-1330/Fax 260-824-1374 / Email: yfc@adamswells.com
Description Of Services: Youth ministries include: Campus Life, Junior Varsity, Teen Moms, Youth Guidance,
Family Counseling. Misc. activities.
(Adams/Allen) YWCA Domestic Violence Services
2000 N Wells Street / Fort Wayne IN 46808
Hours: Every day, 24 hours per day
260-424-4908/800-441-4073 / Fax 260-447-0136
Description Of Services: Outreach services for men, women, and children. Includes advocacy, emotional
support, emergency housing referrals for other needs and support groups. Domestic violence & dating
violence presentations available to the community and schools.
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Latest update: 2008
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