COMMUNITY RESOURCES
•Health and Human Sciences
•Economic and Community Development
•4-H Youth Development
The Community Foundation of Wabash
County has put together an excellent
resource guide for you. We’re honored
to include parts as an easy to guide for
assistance and resources when you or
someone you know is in need. Please
thank the CF for their work in bringing
all of these agencies together in one
place.
CHILDREN
BeSomeOne Now
260-421-5000
scanfw.org/bson.html
is designed to provide guidance and
support to qualified individuals, ages
16-21. We have developed a variety
of programs to help young adults in
northeast Indiana obtain a GED, go
to college, connect with a mentor and
develop the skills needed for employment. The program provides career
development and services in the areas
of education and employment.
C.A.S.A.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
260-569-0533
in.gov/judiciary/galcasa
Court appointed volunteers who represent a neglected and/or abused child’s
best interests during judicial proceedings, custody and paternity cases.
First Steps of Wabash County
260-568-3329 Goldie Reynolds
fsnci.org
Indiana’s First Steps System is a family-centered, locally-based, coordinated
system that provides early intervention
services to infants and young children
with disabilities or who are developmentally vulnerable and are ages birth
to three years old
Purdue Cooperative Extension
Service 260-563-0661
extension.purdue.edu
It’s a network of colleges, universities,
and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties
across America. The Purdue University
Cooperative Extension Service program
areas are:
•Agriculture and Natural Resources
Indiana Dept of Child
Services
260-563-0578
in.gov/dcs
The Indiana Department of
Child Services (DCS) protects
children from abuse and neglect, and works to ensure their
financial support. DCS protects
children who are victims of
abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family
support and preservation. The Department
also administers child support, child protection, adoption and foster care throughout the state of Indiana.
The Access
260-563-2070
facebook.com/AYC.Wabash
a community youth center providing after
school and weekend activities for all youth
ages 8-18. Our goal is to provide a calm,
consistent presence in the lives of local
youth; serving as a reminder of God’s love
for each of us. Each program we offer is
free of charge due to the generous giving
of the community and the United Fund.
Wabash Co Div of Family Resources
800-403-0864
in.gov/fssa
The Division of Family Resources (DFR) is
responsible for establishing eligibility for
Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - food assistance)
and Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF - cash assistance) benefits. The division also manages the timely
and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF
benefits.
With a commitment to nurturing youth
development, promoting healthy living,
and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every
individual has access to the essentials
needed to learn, grow and thrive.
Children’s Special Health Care
Services
800-475-1355
iidc.indiana.edu
The Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Program helps families of
children with serious chronic medical
conditions get treatment related to
their child’s medical condition. CSHCS
serves as a type of supplemental insurance and is the payer of last resort.
This means that the program may pay
only after your primary health insurance has been billed and has either
paid or denied the claim. This program
is federally and state funded, and
features care coordination services
that help children and their families get
medical care.
CLOTHING
Vernon’s Manor Children’s Home Nursing Home for Children
Wabash County YMCA
260-563-8438
260-563-9622
North Manchester Fellowship of
wabashcountyymca.org
Churches
The Wabash County YMCA strengthens
260-982-4592
the foundations of our community through -Thrift Shop
well-being and fitness, camps, family time, -Thursday’s Child
swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and
Helping Hands of Wabash County
abilities. We’re more than just a place to
260-563-8775
work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy facebook.com/
spirit, mind and body for all with the core helpinghandsofwabashcountyinc
values of caring, honesty, respect and
In addition to providing food and
responsibility at the heart of everything
clothing to children, families and
we do.
individuals, the Helping Hands
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of Wabash County, Inc. provides a
foundation for peoples seeking to
fulfill life’s basic needs, with programs
for those wanting to be active in their
own success through involvement and
education.
Lighthouse Mission
260-563-6979
Salvation Army Store
260-563-2955
facebook.com/salarmywabash
When you donate goods to The Salvation
Army, those goods are then sold
through the stores. All proceeds from
those purchases are used to fund Adult
Rehabilitation Centers.
EMPLOYMENT
Carey Services
(For the Developmentally Disabled)
260-563-1182
careyservices.com
Carey Services is an organization that
helps individuals and families to turn
abilities and barriers into opportunities
by offering personalized services,
education, and advocacy.
Transition Resources
260-563-4475
livingwellinwabashcounty.org/
senior-transitions
With the help of Transition Resources,
many elderly residents of Wabash
County have still been able to meet
their social, physical, economical, and
mobile needs. There is the common
goal of Living Well, and to make sure
independence is not lost as a result of
age.
Work One
260-563-8421
workonenortheast.org
This service connects people to find
a better job, choose a career, find a
good employee, receive training, or get
the information needed to succeed in
today’s ever-evolving workplace.
Staffing Resources, Inc.
260-563-7771
1sri.com
A local staffing agency, Staffing
Resources, has made the commitment
of connecting the right employer with
the right employee. Their services
include temporary and direct-hire
recruitment, personnel assessment and
testing, payroll processing, training and
consulting.
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Cooking Matters
260-563-9622
cookingmatters.org
Unemployment Claim Questions
The Wabash County YMCA, NuStart
800-891-6499
Health, and the Purdue Extension office
in.gov/dwd/2403
provides educational grocery store
If you have a claim filed for
tours which teach participants how to
unemployment, and are wondering about
shop for healthy and nutritional foods
the process or it’s status, then this
on a budget. Participants receive $10
department of our government will help
free food in a challenge. Call the Y to
assist you with any questions you may
schedule your tour.
have in regards to your unemployment.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Assurance Wireless
888-898-4888
assurancewireless.com
Wireless customers are provided with
a free cell phone and reduced phone
plans based on the specific needs of the
customer. Do not let the worries of a
costly cell phone bill keep you from not
having that connection especially in a
moment of need.
Benefits Audit
(Living Well in Wabash County CoA)
260-563-4475
Duke Energy
800-521-2232
duke-energy.com/community/
programs/helping-hand.asp
As the largest electric power holding
company in the U.S., Duke Energy may be
your company to get in touch with here
in Wabash Co. for any electrical concerns
or billing issues.
•Helping Hand - Beginning each fall,
the Helping Hand Program will
provide financial assistance
to Indiana Duke Energy lowincome elderly and/or disabled
customers who meet certain
criteria. The Helping Hand
Program will provide a onetime $300 payment on an
eligible customer’s account.
Fellowship of Churches
REACH Program
260-982-9590
The Fellowship of Churches in
North Manchester administers
REACH, The Thrift Shop, The
Food Pantry, and seasonal events. These
seasonal events include the Fun Fest
Hymn Sing, Community Thanksgiving and
Easter Worship Services, Food Boxes at
Harvest, Angel Tree at Christmas as well
as meeting other needs brought to them.
Some projects we have contributed to
include the Blessings in a Backpack,
Fellowship Apartments, Shepherd’s
Center, Church Women United, Town Life
Center, and Community Events.
Comcast Internet Essentials
855-846-8376
internetessentials.com
Bringing the power of the Internet
to students and families across the
country. Internet Essentials offers home
Internet service for only $9.95 a month.
As an internet essentials customer you
Manchester Early Learning Center is
have the option to purchase an internetthe community childcare facility located
ready computer for the reduced price of
in the south part of town. Their phone
$149.99 plus tax.
number is 982-4913
Consumer Credit Counseling
260-432-7415
moneymanagement.org
Do you need help making better choices
with your money? Financial Hope
Counseling and Education has merged
with Money Management International
to provide for you with services to help
eliminate the stress caused by poor
financial management.
Financial Peace University
daveramsey.com/fpu
FPU shows you how to get rid of debt,
manage your money, spend and save
wisely, and much more. Sign up for
the January class at the Y. 260-5639622 Cost: $100, financial assistance
available thanks to our sponsor, First
Farmers Bank.
NIPSCO
800-464-7726
nipsco.com/billing-paymentoptions/payment-assistance
Payment assistance is available from
federal, state and local sources as well
as through NIPSCO programs.
• LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy
Assistance) Customers falling within
150 percent of federal poverty
guidelines may be eligible to receive
state and federal utility assistance
dollars from the Low Income Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The
program is implemented through the
Community Action Agencies with
outreach offices in every county.
Applications for heating assistance
are taken from November 3, 2014
through May 15, 2015. Summer
Cooling assistance will run from June
8, 2015 through August 14, 2015.
• NIPSCO CARE Program
NIPSCO’s Customer Assistance for
Residential Energy (CARE) discount
program provides bill reductions in
addition to LIHEAP for customers
falling within 150 percent of federal
poverty guidelines. Once they are
approved for LIHEAP, customers
are automatically enrolled in the
program and reductions range from
11 to 26 percent, depending on the
same criteria used by the state in
determining the level of assistance
through LIHEAP. The monthly
discount will be applied starting with
December bills and will continue
through May 31, 2015. If you apply
for EAP after December, the discount
will be applied on the first bill after
program enrollment
• NIPSCO Hardship Program
NIPSCO provides energy assistance
funds for those customers who
fall between 151-200 percent of
the Federal Poverty Level and have
received a Disconnect Notice. Eligible
households can receive up to $400 in
gas bill assistance between December
1, 2014 and August 31, 2015.
Hardship funds are available through
many of the same local Community
Action Agencies where LIHEAP funds
are distributed.
Please note, Disconnect Notice must
be presented with application.
Wabash Area Ministerial
Association/Salvation Army
260-274-0027
TOWNSHIP
TRUSTEES
Township
trustees are
elected officials
charged
with taking
care of the
poor in their
jurisdiction.
Eligible
recipients
may apply for
assistance with
food, utilities,
medication,
funeral
and burial
expenses,
shelter
assistance, and others.
Chester Township
(Manchester, Servia, Liberty Mills)
260-982-2287
Lagro Township (Lagro,
Urbana, Speicherville, Lincolnville)
260-782-2044
Noble Township
(Wabash & Richvalley)
260-563-6526
Liberty Township
(LaFontaine & Treaty)
765-981-2848
Paw Paw Township
(Roann)
765-833-7888
Pleasant Township
(Laketon & Disco)
765-982-8745
Waltz Township
(Somerset & Mt. Vernon)
765-981-4557
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Area Five Nutrition Site
(North Manchester Adults)
260-982-9940
areafive.com
Area Five’s Nutrition Program provides
balanced, nutritious meals to seniors
based on donation. To reserve your
spot at the table, please make your
reservation 24 hours in advance.
Area Five Nutrition Site
(Wabash Adults)
260-563-5279
areafive.com
Area Five’s Nutrition Program provides
balanced, nutritious meals to seniors
based on donation. To reserve your
spot at the table, please make your
reservation 24 hours in advance.
Blessings in a Backpack
(North Manchester Children)
260-982-6570
zionlutheranchurch.net/ministries
The Blessings in a Backpack program
is designed to feed elementary school
children whose families qualify for the
federal free and reduce meal program,
and may not have any or enough food
on the weekend. On Fridays, those
students receive a package of food to
take home to their family.
Blessings in a Backpack
(Wabash Children)
260-563-4179
blessingsinabackpack.org
The Blessings in a Backpack program
is designed to feed elementary school
children whose families qualify for the
federal free and reduce meal program,
and may not have any or enough food
on the weekend. On Fridays, those
students receive a package of food to
take home to their family.
Community Meal
260-982-6570
Each month two evening meals are
provided for the community at the Zion
Lutheran Church, 113 W Main Street, N
Manchester, the meal is on the 2nd &
4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm.
Congregational Christian Church
Monthly Breakfast
260-982-2882
The community is invited to attend a
free breakfast on the first Saturday
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of each month, October - March at 7 10 am. 310 N Walnut Street. Free will
donations are accepted.
FOOD PANTRIES
• Friends in Service Here (F.I.S.H.)
260-563-5151
fishofwabash.homestead.com
A local food bank based out of the
Women’s Club House is open Tuesday,
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
from 10:00am to 1:00pm.. Please call
a day ahead to have a bag prepared
for you. (Donations may also be made
to this location. Call for best times to
do so.)
• Fellowship of Churches Food
Pantry 260-982-2325
• Lagro Community Church Food
Pantry 260-982-8138
and young adults afterschool dinners,
Thanksgiving dinner, and Christmas
dinner. This is their Meals of Mercy
Program.
Manchester Marketplace
(Discounted Groceries)
260-306-2464
facebook.com/manchester-marketplace
With a wide variety of foods, the
Manchester Marketplace is committed
to providing the best quality in bulk
foods, and helping the community grow
in their healthy lifestyles.
Meals-on-Wheels of North
Manchester, Inc. 260-982-6010
Meals-on-Wheels of Wabash, Inc.
260-569-2238
Volunteers deliver a nutritious meal,
a warm smile, and a safety check to
•LaFontaine
United
Methodist Food
Pantry 765981-4021
• Living Well
in Wabash
County,
Council on
Aging
260-563-4475
livingwellinwabashcounty.org
-Commodity Supplemental Food
Program (Seniors)
-Community Cupboard
-Tailgate Giveaway Events
With three different programs acting
as local food assistance programs,
the Living Well in Wabash County is
an organization truly committed to
making sure no one, no matter what
your age, goes without a balanced
meal. Please contact them for more
information on when to share a meal,
or if you are looking to donate/
volunteer.
• Roann Food Bank
765-833-9134
Helping Hands of Wabash County,
Inc.
260-563-8775
facebook.com/
helpinghandsofwabashcountyinc
Not only is Helping Hands a thrift store,
but they also have a program that
provides hot meals to serve children
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White’s Residential and Family
Services
260-563-1158
whiteskids.org
White’s provides care for abused,
neglected, emotionally impaired and
disabled children that sometimes need
a higher level of support other than
foster children. White’s recruits, trains
and licenses foster parents and connect
children and teens with safe homes
operated by seasoned care providers
called to love children through the
ministry of foster parenting.
Adult Protective Services
800-992-6978
in.gov/fssa/da
The Adult Protective Services (APS)
is established to investigate, provide
intervention, and protection to vulnerable
adults victim of abuse, neglect, or
exploitation. APS also serves adults
who are developmentally/intellectually
disabled, who may feel harmed or
threatened.
GENERAL EDUCATION
area senior citizens, keeping them safe
and living independently in their own
homes.
Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF)
800-403-0864
in.gov/fssa/dfr/2684
TANF is a program that provides cash
assistance and supportive services to
assist families with children under age
18, helping them achieve economic
self-sufficiency. Please go online to
apply for this service, or call for more
information to see if you qualify.
FOSTER CARE
Wabash County Division of Family
Resources 800-403-0864
in.gov/fssa/dfr/3111
If you have an interest in wanting to
influence a younger generation and to
provide a safe place to live, have you
considered being a foster parent? Or
are you in need of parenting advice to
raise your best family? Please contact
the Wabash County Division of Family
Resources.
Garber-Simmons Senior Center
260-982-0535
fyrhstrm.com
The Garber-Simmons Adult Center builds
community among older adults in North
Manchester and the surrounding areas
by providing educational and recreational
programs, encouragement and support,
volunteer and social opportunities, and an
accessible place to renew and strengthen
friendships.
Manchester Shepherd’s Center
260-982-2050
nmshepherd.com
As an older adult, you may be looking
for a place to sustain, provide, improve,
demonstrate, and advocate for your
best rights and enjoy a community of
people striving for the same goal. The
Manchester Shepherd’s Center would love
to have you join them.
North Manchester Chamber of
Commerce
260-982-7644
northmanchesterchamber.com
The North Manchester Chamber of
Commerce continues to support and
facilitate the growth of local businesses
by supporting them through education,
training and advocacy.
North Manchester Public Library
260-982-4773
nman.lib.in.us
You are never too young or too old to
enjoy the many wonders of imagination
and daily growth of a library. Come to
the North Manchester Public Library
to explore the different programs and
books they have to offer the community.
Purdue Extension – Wabash County
260-563-0661
extension.purdue.edu/Wabash
This Cooperative Extension Service is
one of the nation’s largest providers of
scientific research-based information
and education. The Purdue Extension is
a network of colleges and universities
for those looking to expand their education
while staying local.
Roann Paw-Paw Township Library
765-833-5231
roannpubliclibrary.com
With a vast Inter-Library Loan Service
and a Words on Wheels (W.O.W.)
Homebound Delivery Service, the Roann
Paw-Paw Library wants to make sure
that all cardholders are able to read,
grow and learn without any barriers.
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
ssa.gov
Are you concerned about identity theft?
Do you have questions about what
benefits you may receive from your
Social Security? Reach out to the Social
Security Administration to answer each
of those delicate questions, and what
service can benefit you the best.
Troyer Public Library
765-981-4851
Lafontaine
Wabash Carnegie Public Library
260-563-2972
wabash.lib.in.us
Since established in 1903, the Wabash
Carnegie Public Library has been
serving the town by providing excellent
services including reading materials,
online resources and programming as
it continues to adapt to new needs and
technologies.
Wabash County Chamber of
Commerce
260-563-1168
wabashchamber.org
The Chamber of Commerce is a business
membership organization dedicated to
the promotion and retention of business
by partnering with civic, government,
and community leaders to ensure the
best resources for local businesses for
future generations.
HOTLINES
Auto Safety Hotline
800-424-9393
safercar.gov
If you are feeling unsafe in your own
vehicle, the Auto Safety Hotline is
free to call to report any complaints
and defects, to check on tire safety,
review automobile recalls and crash
test ratings, as well as to keep up on
children’s car seat laws and guidelines.
CareLine/ Parent Stress Line
800-244-5373
in.gov/dcs
Having trouble finding fun in
parenting? Or needing help
with having to deal with the
daily disciplines of caring for
your children? The CareLine/
Parent Stress Line will help talk
you through proper household
management, and provide insight
into how to make your family safe
and well-rounded.
Child Abuse Hotline
800-800-5556
in.gov/dcs
Don’t wait! Make the call. Report
child abuse and neglect if you
suspect that a child is in harms
way. The call you make can be
reported anonymously if you are
afraid of someone finding out. Be
the voice for a child who may be
too afraid to speak. (Please try to have
as much information on the child as
well as the abuser as possible. Abuse
includes, but is not limited to: verbal,
physical, and sexual.
Child Care Resource and Referral
800-493-3231
iaccrr.org
Looking for a happy and healthy place
for your child to grow while you’re at
work? Or are you a child care provider
needing professional development in
early childhood development? Child Care
Resource and Referral is an organization
built around making sure each child
cared for outside of the home is getting
the best quality attention for growth.
Child Support Helpline
800-840-8757
in.gov/dcs/support.htm
The Kidsline provides general child
support information, change of address
service, and account information.
Customer Service Representatives are
available M-F from 7:00am-6:00pm, and
automated phone service is 24 hours/
day, 7 days/week.
Children’s Special Health Care
Services
800-475-1355
in.gov/isdh
Children’s Special Health Care Services
(CSHCS) is a program to help Indiana
children with severe chronic medical
conditions for families of low-income.
Examples of the services needed for
the child include: autism, cerebral palsy,
special diet, cleft pallet, seizure disorder,
etc.
Disability Determination Bureau
800-622-4968
in.gov/fssa
Are you classified Title II (Disability
Insurance) or Title XVI (Supplemental
Security Income (SSI))? The Disability
Determination Bureau was developed
to identify people who have disabilities
that make possible the ability to work
in a public or private Vocational
Rehabilitation Services (VRS), through
the Social Security Administration’s
“Ticket to Work” program.
Substance Abuse &
Mental Health Treatment Referral
Services
800-662-4357
samhsa.gov
Do you or someone you know deal with
Substance Abuse, or have Mental Health
instability? This confidential hotline will
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guide you to state-funded treatment
Healthwise Helpline will provide you
programs, even if you are under-insured and your young family with the right
or do not have any insurance.
tools towards providing the healthiest
start for your family.
Family and Social Services
Administration
Indiana Family Helpline
800-457-8283
855-435-7178
in.gov/fssa
state.in.us/isdh
Family and Social Services of Indiana
The Indiana Family Helpline will help
is used to develop, finance and
connect your family with a network of
compassionately administer programs
services within their local community,
to provide healthcare and other social
state agencies, organizations, and
services to Hoosier families in need in
individuals providing health care or
order to enable them towards achieving other services. With a database of
healthy, self-sufficient and productive
over 10,000 resources, the helpline
lives.
guide you in the right direction of job
training, prenatal/child health care,
Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana emergency shelter, food, day care/
800-355-2817
respite care, etc.
familylifecarein.org
Handling and caring for someone in
Indiana Foreclosure Prevention
your family with a terminal illness is
Network
something you do not have to face
877-438-4673
alone. The Family Hospice of Northeast 877gethope.org
Indiana will be there for your family at
If you are a Hoosier facing foreclosure
a time of need to bring hope, comfort
on your home, you can call this tolland dignity along life’s journey.
free number for confidential help daily
from 8:00am-8:00pm at no cost to
Hands of Hope
you. The Indiana Foreclosure Prevention
800-434-8973
Network will provide you with
famservices.com/handsofhope
budgeting help, a written financial plan
Hands of Hope exists to prevent
or assistance in contacting lenders.
domestic and sexual violence and
stalking through education, advocacy,
Indiana Parent (Special Needs)
and intervention strategies. Their
Information Network
hotline will provide an outlet for women 800-964-4746
and men who are in danger of such
aboutspecialkids.org
violence, and will direct them towards
This is place for families and
shelter and safety.
professionals in Indiana to go to “ASK”
questions about children with special
Hoosier Healthwise Helpline
needs. Here you can access information
800-889-9949
and resources about a variety of topics
mdwise.org
such as health insurance, special
Hoosier Healthwise is a health care
education, community resources, and
program for low income parents/
medical homes.
caretakers, pregnant women, and
children to cover medical care like
Maternal and Child Health Hotline
doctor visits, prescription medicine,
800-761-1271
mental health care, dental care,
state.in.us/isdh/19571.htm
hospitalizations, surgeries, and family
This site contains information about
planning at little to no cost to the
the programs within the MCH Division
member or the member’s family. The
as well as data about the maternal
and child population of Indiana.
Topics include: Breastfeeding, grant
opportunities, newborn screening.
Medicaid Recipient Information
800-457-4584
benefits.gov/benefits
The Medicaid Program provides medical
benefits to low income individuals
without medical insurance or adequate
medical insurance. To qualify, you
must be either pregnant, a parent/
relative caretaker of a child(ren) under
age 19, blind, have a disability or
family member in your household with
a disability, or be 65 years of age or
older.
Mental Health Consumer
800-901-1133
in.gov/fssa/dmha
The Indiana Department of Mental
Health and Addiction (DMHA) is
committed to provide clients with
quality services that promote individual,
family and community resiliency and
recovery by ensuring that Indiana
citizens have access to quality mental
health addiction services.
Missing Children Clearinghouse
800-843-5678
missingkids.com/clearinghouses
The primary services provided by
Missing Child Clearinghouses are
networking, information distribution,
training development and delivery, data
collection and provision of technical
assistance in cases of missing and
sexually exploited children. The
National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children says that a child missing under
any circumstances may be at risk of
harm or exploitation. This includes
runaways, family abductions, lost,
injured or otherwise.
Planned Parenthood
800-230-7586
plannedparenthood.org
By delivering sex education that
empowers women, men, teens, and
families to make informed choices and
lead healthy lives. Planned Parenthood
plays a vital role in providing young
people with honest sexuality and
relationship information in classrooms
and online to help reduce the high
rates of teen pregnancies and sexually
transmitted infections.
Poison Control Center
800-222-1222
poison.org
ACT FAST-if you think someone has
been poisoned, CALL IMMEDIATELY!
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If your child has opened a bottle of
medicine, your spouse mixes cleaners
and you can’t stop coughing, your
teenager overdoses, DO NOT hesitate.
Prevent Child Abuse Indiana
800-800-5556
pcain.org
Prevent Child Abuse Indiana is a strong
support of active councils throughout
the state working together to increase
awareness of the problem of abuse;
serve as a resource for families,
individuals and organizations; and
advocate for improved programs and
policies to prevent child abuse. (This
hotline does NOT take abuse/neglect
report calls.) To report Child Abuse,
please see the Child Abuse Hotline on
page 35.
Center of Indiana is a non-profit
organization to be a resource center
that supports parents, families, and
friends in communities across the state
whose lives are touched
by sudden, unexpected
infant death. This
organization is here
to encourage research
efforts and build a
community of those who
are all dealing with a
similar sort of loss.
Social Security
Administration
800-772-1213
ssa.gov
With the changes and continual
development of the Social Security
Administration, please feel free to pick
up the phone and call toll-free to talk
with a Social Security Representative to
answer any questions you may have.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
(Area 10) 877-876-2866
in.gov/fssa/ddrs
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
was established to develop, finance and
compassionately administer programs
to provide healthcare and other social
services to Hoosiers in need in order
to enable healthy, self-sufficient and
productive lives.
Pathfinder Services, Inc.
260-563-1144
pathfinderservices.org
Pathfinder Services mission is to
strengthen communities primarily
by enabling people experiencing
developmental or economic challenges
to achieve independence, inclusion, and
stability.
MEDICAL SERVICES
85 Hope Wabash County Free Medical
Clinic 260-274-0011
85hope.org
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Line
85 HOPE is a free clinic for people with
800-638-2772
NO insurance by offering basic medical
cpsc.gov
care, help with medications, and health
To stay up to date on recalls, safety
education. Be sure to call ahead to
education, regulation laws and
schedule an appointment and to confirm
standards, and research and statistics,
the correct paper work to complete the
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Line is application.
charged with protecting the public from
unreasonable risks of injury or death
Allen County Sexually Transmitted
associated with the thousands of types Disease Clinic
Protection & Advocacy
of consumer products.
260-449-7561
for People with Disabilities
allencountyhealth.com
800-622-4845
Your medical records are kept completely
HEALTH CARE SERVICES confidential for any STD lab testing.
in.gov/ipas
Indiana Protection & Advocacy Services
The Allen County Sexually Transmitted
(IPAS) was created to protect and
Disease Clinic will run tests to confirm
DISABILITY SERVICES
promote the rights of people with
or deny any STD/STIs you are concerned
Arc of Wabash County
disabilities (mental and physical) by
with contracting from a sexual partner.
260-563-8411
providing legal representation and other arcwabash.org
support services, under federal and
Arc of Wabash County is a locally-based American Cancer Society
state laws.
260-471-3911
human service agency to help provide
cancer.org
services and programs for children and
Public Assistance Fraud Hotline
adults with disabilities. Arc is dedicated Have you or a loved one been recently
800-403-0864
diagnosed with cancer? Do you have
to providing the best quality work
in.gov/fssa
more questions than answers about
environments by developing natural
The FSSA Chief of Investigations
what to do next? Learn what support
community support for individuals
takes all reports where concerned
and treatments may be the most
whenever practicable.
individuals, employees, sub-recipients
beneficial towards your survival from the
and contractors wish to report a fraud
American Cancer Society.
Carey Services
concern, especially with programs such
260-563-1182
as SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid/
American Red Cross
careyservices.com
other state healthcare plans, TANF (cash By turning abilities and barriers into
Wabash County Chapter
assistance), Child Care Development
260-563-2658
opportunities, Carey Services is a
Fund (CCDF), or any other FSSA public
redcross.org/in/wabash
community based human services
assistance programs.
The American Red Cross is more than
organization assisting individuals and
just a blood donation organization. Did
families by providing individualized
SIDS Center of Indiana
you know that they are the first there
services, education and advocacy.
800-221-7437
for Disaster Relief? They also support
insids.org
America’s military families, international
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
services, and conduct health and safety
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programs. To get involved or to learn
more about what they are doing locally,
please contact our Wabash Chapter.
chaplains, nurses, and others on staff
all day to make sure that the needs
of the child are continually met. The
Children’s Home provides in-patient as
Cancer Services of Northeast
well as out-patient programs.
Indiana
HIP (Healthy Indiana Plan)
866-484-9560
877-438-4419
cancer-services.org
in.gov/fssa/hip
With programs and services designed
The Healthy Indiana Plan is an
to improve emotional and financial
affordable health insurance program
burdens associated with cancer, Cancer for uninsured adult Hoosiers. HIP is
Services will connect you with financial for uninsured Hoosiers between the
assistance for cancer-related costs,
ages of 19-64 offering full health
health supplies, medical equipment,
benefits including hospital services,
support groups, and exercise that will
mental health care, physician services,
best suit you and your family’s needs at prescriptions and diagnostic exams.
such a delicate time in life.
Hoosier Healthwise
Children’s Special Health Care
800-889-9949
Services
member.indianamedicaid.com
800-475-1355
Hoosier Healthwise is a health care
iidc.indiana.edu
program for low income parents/
CSHCS Program helps families of
caretakers, pregnant women, and
children with serious chronic medical
children. The program covers doctor
conditions get treatment
related to their child’s
medical condition. By
using various resources,
they want to make sure
that the payer is the
last resort for financial
responsibility. An example
of qualifying medical
conditions are: Autism,
Cystic Fibrosis, Hemophilia,
Seizure Disorder, and
Developmental Deformities..
just to name a few.
Community Health Center
of Miami County
765-472-2519
indianahealthonline.org
The Community Health Center of Miami
County is here to make sure that
peoples are getting the best health
care, no matter what the income or
rural location of living they are. They
provide quality care plans, inform
patients of their options, and build on
those relationships with patients to
always know the best care for each one.
Community Services of North
Manchester
260-982-6115
Crossroad Ft. Wayne Children’s
Home
260-484-4153
crossroad-fwch.org
A not-for-profit treatment provider
for emotionally troubled children,
Crossroad has an experienced team of
counselors, teachers, therapists, cooks,
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visits, prescription medicine, mental
health care, dental care, hospitalization,
surgeries, and family planning at
little or no cost to the member or the
member’s family.
LIFE Center (Pregnancy Support)
260-563-7275
wabashlife.com
A Christ-centered resource which
promotes the value of life, the LIFE
Center offers pregnancy support,
post-pregnancy support abstinence
education, and post-abortion support
and recovery. It is their hope that all
clients will find comfort and strength
through the love and resources they
receive at the Center. All counseling is
completely confidential.
Planned Parenthood (Fort Wayne)
260-423-1322
plannedparenthood.org
By delivering sex education that
empowers women, men, teens, and
families to make informed choices and
lead healthy lives. Planned Parenthood
plays a vital role in providing young
people with honest sexuality and
relationship information in classrooms
and online to help reduce the high
rates of teen pregnancies and sexually
transmitted infections.
Quick Med of Wabash County
Hospital
260-274-0387
wchospital.com/services/quickmed
Open Monday-Friday from 8:00am8:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm,
the Quick Med located just east of WalMart. The services they provide range
from treatment of illness and injury to
minor lacerations to physical exams to
coughs, colds, and flu. Basic lab work
and x-ray services are available as well.
Many insurances accepted. Payment,
including co-pay, is due at time of
service.
Rx for Indiana
877-793-0765
in.pparx.org
Helps qualifying patients without
prescription drug coverage get the
medicines by matching them with the
right assistance programs. Many will
get their medications free or nearly
free.
Wabash County Cancer Society
260-982-8418
Wabash County Health Department
(Screenings/Immunizations)
260-563-0661
The local health department provides
a number of services to the public
including immunizations, food safety
and protection, vital records (Birth/
death certificates), Public Health
Nursing, WIC (Women, Infants, and
Children) program, Lead Poisoning
protection, etc.
Wabash County Hospital
260-563-3131
Wabash-Miami Co. Home Health Care
& Hospice
260-563-3625
wchospital.com/services
After an illness, surgery or an injury,
familiar surroundings can often be the
best place to recover. As a patient of
the Wabash-Miami Home Health Care
& Hospice services, you have access to
the hospital’s resources while remaining
in the comfort of your own home.
Well-Child Clinic, Wabash County
Hospital
260-569-2290
HOUSING
NURSING HOMES/REHABILITATION &
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre
600 Washington Street, Wabash
260-563-8402
ascseniorcare.com/autumn-ridgerehabilitation-centre
Just across the parking lot from the
Wabash County Hospital, the Autumn
Ridge Rehabilitation Centre are the
experts at senior healthcare. They are
here to help you and your family find
answers, solutions and peace of mind.
They accept Medicare, Managed Care,
Medicaid, and other Private Insurances.
•Skilled Nursing
•Long Term Care
•Hospice Care
•Respite Care
•Rehabilitation
Miller’s Merry Manor
260-563-7427
millersmerrymanor.com
Offering both short and long-term
care, Miller’s Merry Manor is the
premier rehabilitation provider.
It is licensed for 84 Medicarecertified beds and offer physical,
occupational, speech and
advanced therapies.
Peabody Retirement
Community
260-982-8616
peabodyrc.org
Peabody provides innovative
living options for seniors
through comprehensive services, and
are committed to the enrichment of
life. This retirement community is just
that: a community. They are all senior
adults and health care providers doing
life together. Peabody accepts various
insurances as well.
Timbercrest Senior Living Center
260-982-2118
timbercrest.org
Timbercrest is a community of values
including faith, dignity, and wellness
providing homes and services for older
adults. A consistently top-rated facility
in every dynamic, Timbercrest is a
leader in Indiana with quality staffing,
fiscal responsibility and a warm family
feel.
Wellbrooke of Wabash
260-274-0444
wellbrookeofwabash.com
Housing care for seniors looking for
rehabilitation, assisted living and
long-term care, Various insurances are
accepted.
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
317-226-6303
portal.hud.gov
The HUD of the United States
government seeks out equality for
those who may need help securing
quality housing, ending homelessness,
and ending housing discrimination. If
you are facing this problem, please
contact our division of HUD located in
Indianapolis. Your home should be safe,
not threatening.
Clear Creek Apartments
1001 Clear Creek Tr, N Manchester
260-982-9600
1, 2, 3 BR
Colonial Heritage Apartments
1929 Vernon Street. Wabash
260-563-5394
1-2 BR
Crestwood Village Apartments
(Seniors) SeniorTown
519 Bryan Ave, Wabash
260-563-8587
1,2,3 BR
Fellowship Apartments
301 Fellowship Dr #100, N
Manchester
260-982-4861
1,2,3 BR
Jamestown Apartments
1208 W 4th St, N Manchester
260-982-7643
1-2 BR
LaFontaine Arms
401 Rennaker St, LaFontaine
260-981-2129
1-2 BR
Meadowbrook North
1289 Meadowbrook Ln, Wabash
260-563-8534
1, 2, 3 BR apartments and town
homes
Somerset Village Apartments
150 Whites Drive, Somerset
765-981-4663
1 BR
SUPPORTED LIVING
Arc of Wabash County
260-563-8411
arcwabash.org
Adults with disabilities can be provided
a caring environment for them to grow
and learn their own independence.
The Arc of Wabash County works
cooperatively with community agencies,
businesses and organizations that
provide additional support for services
for individuals and their families by
learning skills and developing in a trade.
Carey Services
260-563-1182
careyservices.com
Carey Services is an organization that
helps individuals and families to turn
abilities and barriers into opportunities
by offering personalized services,
education, and advocacy.
Pathfinder Services, Inc.
260-563-1144
pathfinderservices.org
Pathfinder Services’ mission is to
strengthen communities primarily
by enabling people experiencing
developmental or economic challenges
to achieve independence, inclusion, and
stability.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Albion Noble House
260-636-7160
noblehouseministriesinc.com
This community of homeless shelters
seek to provide safe and nurturing
environment for individuals and families
overcoming difficulties. The Albion
Noble House is dedicated to the care
and recovery to the area’s homeless,
abused and those struggling with
addictions.
Angola Turning Point Shelter
260-665-9191
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Beaman Home (Warsaw)
574-267-7701
http://youtu.be/1QboMcvu_eo
Hands of Hope is a division of Family
Services Society, Inc. and exists to
prevent domestic and sexual violence
and stalking through education,
Columbia City Interfaith Mission
advocacy, and intervention strategies.
260-244-9603
They serve and strive to improve
the well-being of all who seek their
Community & Family Services Shelter services.
(Huntington)
260-358-0748
Hands of Hope’s Flannery-Keal
Fellowship Mission (Warsaw)
Home
574-268-9555
260-563-4407
fellowshipmissions.net
famservices.com/handsofhope
Fellowship Missions Homeless Shelters This local to Wabash extension of the
were created to meet the needs of
Marion office, the Hands of Hope’s
people in our community through
Flannery-Keal Home is here for those
sharing the love and hope of Jesus
who are seeking more advocacy and
Christ. No man, woman or child should hope strategies against domestic and
go without a safe place to lay their
sexual violence.
head, or a warm meal to provide
nutrition.
Genesis Outreach (Fort Wayne)
260-744-2800
genesisoutreach.org
By believing that people can be selfsufficient, Genesis Outreach will
advocate and work with you to get
back on your feet. If you are 18 years
or older and are homeless, or at-risk
of becoming homeless, and are ready
to commit to actively participate in
program components, then contacting
the Geneis Outreach may be the best
step forward for your life.
Grant County Rescue Mission
765-662-0988
grantcountyrescuemission.com
With six different living locations, the
Grant County Rescue Mission works to
address some underlying problems of
homelessness, such as: substance
abuse, incomplete education and
inadequate skills. Open 7 days a week,
365 days a year, they are continually
providing meals and warm beds to those
who are in need.
Indiana Dream Center (Huntington)
213-200-1155
indianadreamcenter.com
The Indiana Dream Center exists for
the purpose of helping adult men and
women become free from addictions
and other life-controlling problems by
Habitat for Humanity
offering an effective and comprehensive
260-563-9188
faith-based program and giving back
wabashhabitat.org
unselfishly to the community through
A Christian ministry which builds homes volunteerism to better prepare
in partnership with low-income families the individual for a productive and
in need of a decent place to live, the
successful life
Wabash County Habitat for Humanity is
open to all persons who desire to work Jackson Street Commons (Kokomo)
to eliminate poverty housing. If you are 765-457-9313
wanting to volunteer to build or are in
fsahc.org/programs/
need of a safe home, please contact
jackson+street+commons
Habitat for Humanity.
The Family Service Association
(FSA) is a non-profit organization
that promotes healthy families and
Hands of Hope (Marion)
empowers vulnerable individuals
765-664-0701
through education, prevention, and
famservices.com/handsofhope
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crisis interventions programs. They
serve them with direct services,
education, prevention, and consultation.
Just Neighbors (Fort Wayne)
260-458-9772
ihnfamily.org
Just Neighbor’s (IHN) mission is to
serve homeless families by uniting
faith community volunteers and
local agencies in a cooperative
effort to provide shelter, meals,
and comprehensive, compassionate
and ongoing support. You can
volunteer to host different families
in need by offering meals, engaging
in conversations and other various
programs. Or if you are in need of
these services, please contact IHN
immediately for a family looking to
serve you locally.
Kokomo Housing Authority
765-459-3162
kokomoha.org
Kokomo Housing Authority is a federally
funded organization helping provide
affordable housing for low-income
families who are unable to obtain such
housing through private rental. Tenants
pay 30% of income and KHA subsidizes
the difference, up to the fair market
rent amount, to the landlord.
Open Arms Homeless Shelter
(Kokomo)
765-456-3077
Open Heart Shelter (Marion)
765-664-9625
grantcountyrescuemission.com
The only homeless shelter for
men, women and children due to
homelessness due to substance abuse,
financial difficulties, behavior problems
and physical or mental disability. Open
Heart Shelter is also connected with
the Grant County Rescue Mission which
provides warm meals to everyone 7
days a week.
Redemption House (Fort Wayne)
260-745-1005
redemption-house-ministries.org
An alternative to incarceration,
Redemption House Ministries provides
pastoral care, Biblical training,
counseling, substance abuse training,
along with life and job skill development
for the purpose of bringing about
positive and permanent life changes.
Victory House (Fort Wayne)
260-557-6183
facebook.com/pages/Victory-House
A transitional home for women without
children, the Victory House has served
hundreds of women seeking safety
and habits of continuing life in a more
healthy manner.
Vincent House (Fort Wayne)
260-456-4172
vincentvillage.org
Vincent Village is a shelter that
provides a structured 40 hour a
week program for unemployed clients
that includes job readiness training,
mentoring from business volunteers,
and provide resources such as
transportation and child care once
clients find employment. They only
serve families, single mother, single
father, married couples and couples
with children together. Single men and
women are referred to other shelters
that will serve them better.
Wings of Hope (Fort Wayne)
260-745-1005
Women’s Life House (Huntington)
260-200-1901
womenslifehouse.com
A place for women to come in an
emergency or to enroll in one of the
programs in order to get a fresh start
in life, Women’s Life House provides an
Emergency Shelter, a Step Up Program,
and a Fresh Start Program.
YMCA Shelter (Fort Wayne)
260-447-7233
ymca.org/
The Crisis Shelter provides immediate
crisis intervention 24 hours/day, 365
days/year, for men and women, with or
without children, to escape a domestic
violence situation. (Men are housed at
a safe, off-site location.) Clients are
offered: safety, food, clothing, personal
care items, transportation to and from
appointments/work, support groups,
case management, and so much more.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Indiana State Police
800-622-4962
in.gov/isp
North Manchester Police
Department
260-982-8555
nmanchester.org
Wabash City Police Department
260-563-1111
cityofwabash.com
Wabash County Sheriff’s Department
260-563
8891
wcsd.us
LEGAL RESOURCES
C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special
Advocate)
260-569-0533
in.gov/judiciary/galcasa
A national association in the United
States that supports and promotes
court-appointed advocates for abused
and/or neglected children to provide
children with a safe and healthy
environment in permanent homes.
CASA trains and supports citizenvolunteers for the best interests of the
children within the courtroom and the
community.
Education for Conflict Resolution
(Mediation Services)
260-982-4621
workitout.org
The ECR is one of the Midwest’s
leading conflict resolution and training
centers, providing interpersonal
and organizational consultation and
mediation as well as conflict education/
workshops for schools, agencies,
businesses, churches and community
groups. A not-for-profit agency
provides on-site workshop and training
services.
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
800-382-7581
indianalegalservices.org
A nonprofit law firm that provides free
civil legal assistance to eligible lowincome people (those with less than
$3000 in the bank) throughout the
state of Indiana. ILS helps clients who
are faced with legal problems such as
food, shelter, income, medical care,
personal safety, domestic violence,
housing, consumer law, access to
health care, and access to government
benefits. ILS does not hand any criminal
matters.
Pro Bono Commission
317-269-2415
in.gov/judiciary/probono
The Indiana ProBono Commission
will strive to promote equal access
to justice for all Indiana residents
by facilitation the integration and
coordination of existing services,
fostering the growth of a public service
culture. Pro Bono means to undertake
work for the public good without charge
United States Department of Labor
866-487-2365
dol.gov
The United States DOL was developed
to foster, promote, and develop the
welfare of the wage earners, job
seekers, and retirees of the United
States; improve working conditions;
advance opportunities for profitable
employment; and assure work-related
benefits and rights.
Wabash County Probation
Department
260-563-8466
probation.wabashcounty85.us
Wabash County Voter Registration
260-563-0661
wabashcounty.in.gov
Are you not registered to vote? DO IT
NOW! It is your voice, and its your right.
Wabash License Branch
260-563-7657
in.gov/bmv/2554
Open Tuesday-Saturday, the Wabash
branch offers all BMV services.
RECOVERY • THERAPY
Alcoholics Anonymous
North Manchester
Congregational Christian Church:
7PM Sun, Tues, Thurs
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wabash
260-563-1774
Al-Anon
260-982-2882
al-anon.alateen.org
If you have been affected by someone’s
drinking or substance abuse problem,
then consider attending an Al-Anon
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meeting for others dealing with the
same issues. It is an anonymous and
safe environment. Substance and
alcohol abuse does not just affect the
person consuming.
Bowen Center for Human Services
260-563-8446
bowencenter.org
The mission is to positively impact the
quality of those we serve by providing
professional, caring, cost-effective
behavioral health care services. Our
professional team of psychologists,
psychiatrists, nurses, social workers,
therapists and chemical dependency
specialists, provides effective help with
a full range of personal concerns.
Divorce Recovery Support Group
260-563-8453
wabashfriendscounseling.com
Meets every Tuesday 6:30 pm, Room
112 at Wabash Friends Church
Gambling Addictions Hotline
800-994-8448
in.gov/fssa/dmha
Problem Gambling is a gambling
behavior which causes many disruptions
in any major area of life: “chasing”
losses, loss of control by a continuing
gambling behavior in spite of negative
consequences. The Gambling Addictions
Hotline is anonymous and will provide
resources on how to help someone
experiencing such addiction
Grief Share Support group
260-563-8453
wabashfriendscounseling.com
Indiana Dream Center (Huntington)
260-200-1155
indianadreamcenter.com
The Indiana Dream Center exists for
the purpose of helping adult men and
women become free from addictions
and other life-controlling problems by
offering an effective and comprehensive
faith-based program and giving back
unselfishly to the community through
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volunteerism to better prepare
the individual for a productive and
successful life.
Lord’s Table (12 Steps)
260-571-7686
thelordstable.net
Celebrate recovery is a faith based
recovery program for hurts, habits, and
hang ups that keep us from becoming
all we can be in life. Located at New
Beginnings Ministry on Vernon Street.
Sundays 7-8:30 pm
Hope House for Women in Recovery
(Ft. Wayne)
260-424-3711
hopehouseinc.us
Hope House, Inc. is a not-for-profit
organization offering a state-certified
transitional residential program for
homeless women in recovery from
chemical dependency. Serving only 20
women at a time, the residences are
monitored 24/7 with experienced staff
who use structured guidelines and
individual case management to address
client needs.
Park Center Emergency Line
800-552-0985 (Fort Wayne)
parkcenter.org
If you are suffering from depression
or anxiety, the Park Center Emergency
Line will gently help those with mild
to moderate depression/anxiety by
providing them with the tools to take
the first steps to taking control with a
specialize program called Beating the
Blues.
Narcotics Anonymous
260-563-8452
New Beginnings Ministries
260-571-1147
newbeginningswabash.org
By providing a daily routine of life skills,
work at the facility and opportunity to
serve others, New Beginnings Ministry
hopes to transform the lives of young
males between the ages of 18-25 who
are looking to get their life back on
track. The Ministry will also work with
the local court system for the proper
treatment for each individual based
upon their sentencing.
Wabash County Alcohol & Drug Court
Program
260-563-8466
Nonviolent, non-dealing drug offenders
with the best chance of cleaning up
their act are given intensive treatment
and supervision for at least a year.
Wabash County Tobacco Free
Coalition
260-274-2920
41 W Canal Street
Provides information and resources
about dangers of tobacco and
secondhand smoke. Provides cessation
assistance and education for those
ready to quit tobacco use. Prevention
programs/information.
Windows of Hope
Senior Life Solutions
260-569-2111
Provides group, individual, and family
counseling as well as medication
management. This program through
the Wabash County Hospital helps older
adults cope with:
• Depression
• Unresolved Grief
• Anxiety/Nervousness
• Worry
• Crying Spells
• Declining Health
• Impaired Concentration
• Sleep & Appetite changes
• Feelings of Hopelessness
• Feelings of Helplessness
• Anger
• Low self-esteem
• Personality changes
• Isolation/Loneliness
TRANSPORTATION
Wabash County Transportation
(Living Well CoA)
260-563-7536
livingwellinwabashcounty.org/
transit
To schedule a ride, submit your
request online or by calling the Transit
Dispatch between the hours of 6am6pm, Monday through Friday. Special
arrangements can be made to schedule
outside of operation hours. Riders over
the age of 60, ride by donation. Those
59 and younger pay $2 per one way
within the city limits, or you can pay for
a transportation ticket. Service area is
all of Wabash County.
For out of county medical appointment
transportation, contact Ericka Cain at
260-563-7536 or toll free 888-4984400 for details.
A special thank you to the Paper of Wabash
County for underwriting the printing cost of the
Community Guide in this publication.