General Resources
These agencies offer a variety of resources to provide support for basic needs and help foster housing stability.
in-Person assistance
Direct support by phone, email, or in person
organizational resource
Agency or organization supporting housing stability
resource document or website
Document or website with useful information
GENERAL RESOURCES TABLE
| Location | Resource | Contact | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County: Mitchell | Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living 1490 W Main Street (Enter at Door #4) Mitchell, IN 47446 | (812) 277-9626 send email visit website | General Resources | SICIL is a free disability service. They offer assistance with resources that are available for people with disabilities so that they can stay independent in their home and community. Office hours: By appointment only. |
| Monroe County: Bedford | United Way of South Central Indiana 931 15th Street Suite 107 Bedford, IN 47421 | (812) 334-8370 send email visit website | Resource Website | Resources include referrals and programs with United Way Partner Agencies, financial stability, SingleCare Discount Prescription Card, Organized Labor Resources, Parent Tools, Community & Family Resources Directory / Directorio de Recursos Comunitarious Y Familiares, and the City of Bloomington Homelessness Resource Map. |
| South Bedford | God’s Place 8073 37 South Bedford, IN 47421 | (812)278-9112 | General Resources | This organization has a thrift store where most items are only 25 cents. This includes furniture and household items as well. They are open on Thursday and Saturday, from 11am-5pm. |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Shawswick Township: Millard Jones 1212 I St Lawrence County: Bedford, IN 47421 | (812)275-2511 send email | General Resources | Office Hours: By appointment only Mon-Fri 8:30-4pm |
| Lawrence County: Heltonville | Pleasant Run Township Trustee: James Ford 2100 Todd Lane Heltonville, IN 47436 | (812) 675-9542 send email | Organizational Resource | Office hours: By appointment only (call or text whenever) |
| Lawrence County: Williams | Spice Valley Township Trustee: Michelle Cornett 407 Ridge Road Lawrence County: Williams, IN 47420 | (812) 388-7110 send email | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: by appointment only (available 24/7) |
| Lawrence County: Avoca | Marshall Township Trustee: Jan Kirk P O Box 275 Lawrence County: Avoca, IN 47420 | (812) 278-6975 send email | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: by appointment only |
| Lawrence County: Mitchell | Marion Township Trustee: Gina Sullivan 903 W Main Street Mitchell, IN 47446 | 812-849-4254 send email | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: Monday (12:00-5:00pm), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9:00am-2:00pm) You may also call the office cell number: (812) 620-3674 |
| Lawrence County: Orleans | Bono Township Trustee: Michelle Porter 1296 Noe Road Orleans, IN 47452 | (812) 583-2345 | Organizational Resource | Available 24/7 Can deliver applications straight to your home. |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Life Solutions Counseling 1149 16th Street Bedford, Indiana 47421 | (812) 583-4003 send email | General Resources | This practice specializes in family, couples, adult/individual, and youth counseling. By appointment only. |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Stone City Counseling, Inc. 2325 Q Street Bedford, Indiana 47421 | (812) 279-4673 send email visit website | General Resources | This clinic provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling. They offer in-person and virtual sessions. Appointment Hours: Monday-Friday by appointment only (walk-in to talk to office staff) Hours for Office Staff: Monday-Thursday, 9 am - 4pm |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Serenity Now Psychiatric and Counseling Services 2125 16th Street Bedford, Indiana 47421 | (812) 275-4053 visit website | General Resources | This organization provides individual, couples, family, and marriage counseling in a warm and welcoming environment that is safe and comfortable for both adults and children. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (closed 12-1 for lunch) |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Family Matters Counseling & Consulting LLC 2809 Washington Ave. Suite R Bedford, Indiana 47421 | (812) 278-8707 send email visit website | General Resources | This practice has appointments available in person and on telehealth. They provide treatment for prolonged stress, trauma, anxiety and depression, addiction, and other aspects of mental health. They also provide individuals with opportunities for Christian and biblical counseling. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | St. Vincent DePaul (SVDP) Society of SVDP PO Box 5151 Bloomington, IN 47407 | (812) 961-1510 send email visit website | General Resources | NOTE: Recommend applying first with your township trustee. Leave message or apply online at https://www.svdpbloomington.org/ to receive furniture and/or financial assistance. |
| Monroe County: Washington Township | Washington Township Trustee Monroe County: Mary VanDeventer 505 West Simson Chapel Rd Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812)325-1708 send email visit website | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: By Appointment Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Monroe County: Van Buren Township | Van Buren Township Trustee: Rita Barrow 352 S Fieldstone Blvd Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 825-4490 send email visit website | Organizational Resource | Closed for government holidays; Office Hours: M-F 8:30am-12pm, 1-4pm. Pantry Hours: W 1-3pm and F 1-5pm. Office Hours: M-F 8:30am-12pm, 1-4pm |
| Monroe County: Salt Creek Township | Salt Creek Township Trustee: Joan Hall 7333 E. Salt Creek Drive Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 837-9140 send email | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm (Call for an appointment) There is a small food pantry located on Knightridge Rd, adjacent to Salt Creek Cemetery. Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Monroe County: Richland Township | Richland Township Trustee: Marty Stephens 416 S. Park Street Ellettsville, IN 47429 | (812) 876-2000 send email visit website | Organizational Resource, Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment M-F 8am-3pm Pantry: M-F 9am-2pm (up to 2 visits per month) |
| Monroe County: Polk Township | Polk Township Trustee: Scott Smith 9070 S. Chapel Hill Rd Heltonville, IN 47436 | (812)902-8200 send email | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Monroe County: Bloomington Township | Bloomington Township Trustee: Efrat Rosser 924 W. 17th St. Suite C Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 336-4976 send email visit website | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: By Appointment M-Th 9am-6pm (office) Pantry M-Th 10am-6pm Closed on Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30 (both pantry and office) Pantry is also open on the 3rd Saturday of each month 10-2pm Office Hours: By Appointment M-F 9am-3pm Pantry M-F 10am-3pm Closed on Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30 (both pantry and office) |
| Monroe County: Perry Township | Perry Township Trustee: Leon Gordon 1010 S. Walnut St. Suite A Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 336-3713 send email visit website | Organizational Resource, Township Trustee | Call first to verify that you live in Perry township and are contacting the correct office. Office Hours: M-F 9am-3pm Pantry on site: M-F 9am-3pm |
| Monroe County: Indian Creek Township | Indian Creek Township Trustee: Christopher Reynolds 8019 S. Rockport Road Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 322-6161 send email | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: By appointment only |
| Monroe County: Clear Creek Township | Clear Creek Township Trustee: Thelma Kelley Jeffries 9206 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 824-7225 send email visit website | Organizational Resource, Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment only (appointments after work hours are available) Pantry hours: (Smithville) Mondays 1-3pm, (Gray Center located in Township office) Thursdays 3-7pm Note: Better to call- try to have assistance forms filled out before calling |
| Monroe County: Benton Township | Benton Township Trustee: Michelle Bright 7616 E. State Road 45 Unionville, IN 47468 | (812) 339-6593 send email visit website | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Monroe County: Bean Blossom Township | Bean Blossom Township Trustee: Ronald Hutson 7030 N. Mt. Tabor Rd Ellettsville, IN 47429 | (812) 935-7174 send email | Organizational Resource | Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Indiana | IndianaHousingNow.org | 1 (877) 428-8844 visit website | Resource Website | IndianaHousingNow.org is a statewide rental housing locator service providing detailed information about rental properties throughout the state to help people find housing to best fit their needs. The site is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Bilingual call center available: M-F, 9am-8pm ET |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | United Way of South Central Indiana 431 S College Ave Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 334-8370 send email visit website | Resource Website | Resources include referrals and programs with United Way Partner Agencies, financial stability, SingleCare Discount Prescription Card, Organized Labor Resources, Parent Tools, Community & Family Resources Directory / Directorio de Recursos Comunitarious Y Familiares, and the City of Bloomington Homelessness Resource Map. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | The Stride Center 312 N. Morton Street Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 650-4878 send email visit website | In-Person Assistance | The diversion center serves as a caring place of transition for people suffering from substance use and mental health disorders. Open 24/7/365 |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) 1500 W. 15th Street Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 339-3447 send email visit website | Organizational Resource | South Central Community Action Program provides opportunities for low-income individuals and families to achieve personal and economic independence, with services in Brown, Monroe, Morgan, and Owen counties. Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Shalom Center (Beacon) 620 South Walnut Street Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 334-5728 visit website | Organizational Resource | Day Shelter, Meals, and Resource Center Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | New Leaf New Life 1010 South Walnut Street Suite H Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 355-6842 send email visit website | In-Person Assistance | New Leaf New Life supports individuals who are currently incarcerated or have been recently released from incarceration with their reentry back into our community. M-F: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed: Saturday & Sunday |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue Bloomington, IN 47408 | (812) 349-3050 send email | In-Person Assistance | MCPL librarians can assist you in real-time to locate local services. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9am–9pm, Friday–Saturday 10am–6pm, and Sunday 12–6pm. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Helping Bloomington Monroe 401 N Morton St Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 349-3430 send email visit website | Resource Website | HelpingBloomingtonMonroe is a directory to find free or reduced-cost community resources near you. Mon - Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Note: This is an online service database but individuals can visit the Community and Family Resources Department (CFRD) @ 401 N Morton St Bloomington, IN 47404 |
| Indiana | Housing4Hoosiers | visit website | Resource Document | Housing4Hoosiers.org is a renter resource website created to promote educational information about tenant/landlords rights and responsibilities in Indiana. Available for download: Renting in Indiana: A Handbook for Tenants and Landlords |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | City of Bloomington Homelessness Resource Map Bloomington, IN | visit website | Resource Document | A printable PDF map illustrating the locations of various local resources for people experiencing homelessness in the community. |
| Indiana | Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition | visit website | Organizational Resource | The Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition convenes partners from across Indiana to advocate for housing stability policy solutions. |
| Indiana | 211 | 211 visit website | Resource Website | Available 24/7 for people in need of help with food, clothing, shelter, medicine or other services. |