COMMUNITY
RESOURCE
DIRECTORY
PROVIDED BY THE
CLAY COUNTY STEP AHEAD COUNCIL
2004
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1. ADULT EDUCATION
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES/GED TESTING
ADULT SECONDARY CREDIT PROGRAM
CLAY COUNTY LITERACY PROGRAM
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
EXTENSION HOMEMAKER CLUBS
INDIANA BUSINESS COLLEGE
IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE
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ADULT EDUCATION
NAME OF AGENCY:
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES/GED
TESTING
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-2536
812-446-4120, Ext. 1702
FAX:
812-442-5165
CONTACT PERSON:
Diane Jones
Linda Webster (GED Testing)
PURPOSE:
Free adult basic education, GED preparation, math, reading
and writing review is offered for individuals, 16 years and
older, through individual, small group and computer
assisted instruction. For GED testing, pre-register at
Cumberland Academy, 5 W. Knight Dr., Brazil. Cost
For the test is $60.00.
NAME OF AGENCY:
ADULT SECONDARY CREDIT PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
Cumberland Academy
5 W. Knight Drive
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-4120
FAX:
812-446-4120
CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Ann Reed
PURPOSE:
Individuals who are 16 years and older may earn credits
toward receiving a regular high school diploma.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY LITERACY COALITION
ADDRESS:
Brazil Public Library Annex
11 N. Walnut St.
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-1331, Ext. 127
CONTACT PERSON:
Marty Bell, Coordinator
HOURS:
Mon., Wed., Thurs.—1-5 p.m.
PURPOSE:
One to one tutoring for improving or learning to read.
No cost to learner.
NAME OF AGENCY:
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE AND
NUTRITION PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
Clay County Courthouse
609 E. National Ave.
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-448-9041, Ext. 042
FAX:
812-448-8309
CONTACT PERSON:
Peggy Davis, Consumer Family Sciences
PURPOSE:
Contact three specialists for research-based assistance in:
home and family, classes given in parenting, fatherhood,
eighteen extension homemaker clubs, in-school programs
for responsible youth development, youth/4-H, five
hundred youth enrolled in educational activity-based clubs.
Community development/agriculture/horticulture. Many
free publications available in all areas.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
EXTENSION HOMEMAKER CLUBS
ADDRESS:
Cooperative Extension Services
609 E. National Ave., Rm. 209
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9041
CONTACT PERSON:
Peggy Davis, CFS Educator
PURPOSE:
Extension Homemaker Clubs offer continuing education to
meet needs of the family, home, and community in an everchanging world. By providing informal educational
opportunities, the organization broadens members’
horizons and provides in-depth information in specific
interest areas.
NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA BUSINESS COLLEGE
ADDRESS:
3175 S. Third Place
Terre Haute, IN 47802
PHONE:
812-232-4458
PURPOSE:
Degrees and certificates, day and evening classes, job
placement assistance and financial aid available for those
who qualify.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE
ADDRESS:
7999 South US Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
PHONE:
1-800-377-4882 or 812-299-1121
WEBSITE:
www.goivytech.net
CONTACT PERSON:
Karen E. Henderson, Director of Marketing and
Communications
PURPOSE:
The Wabash Valley Region offers courses in Terre Haute
at the above address as well as eight other sites across the
Wabash Valley. Credit programs offered include
Accounting, Aviation Technology, Avionics, Automotive,
Business Administration, Computer Information Systems,
Criminal Justice, Design Technology, Early Childhood
Education, Electronics and Computer Technology, General
Studies, Human Services, Manufacturing and Industrial
Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory
Technology, Nursing, Office Administration, Paramedic
Science, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology,
Surgical Technology and Visual Communications.
Corporate and Continuing Education Services (CCES),
located at Ivy Tech’s Indiana Center of Aviation
Technology, provides non-credit continuing education
courses for professional development, personal
development, maintenance, safety, and computer training.
The department offers contract training to businesses to
help their employees in the areas of professional
development, worker skills, pre-employment
services. Assessment and testing delivery in many areas
is made available through CCED’s Workforce Certification
Center. Over 2,400 computer-based training programs are
offered through the center. CCES also has conferencing,
video, and other high-tech services available to the
community.
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2. CHILD CARE
4-C (COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE FOR THE WABASH
VALLEY, INC.)
CHILDCARE NETWORK (DIVISION OF HEADSTART)
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CHILDCARE
NAME OF AGENCY:
4-C (COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILDCARE
FOR THE WABASH VALLEY, INC.)
ADDRESS:
1520 North 19th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
WEBSITE:
4c-wabashvalley.com
PHONE:
812-232-3952 or 1-800-886-3952
FAX:
812-232-1731
CONTACT PERSON:
Karen Harding
PURPOSE:
4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care for the Wabash
Valley, Inc.) is not for profit agency whose mission is to
research, plan, and coordinate child care solutions and to
educate consumers, providers, and the general public about
child care issues and the importance of quality child care
and early education.
CALL FOR:
Assistance locating childcare
Information about quality child cares
Assistance paying for child care
Information on how to become a licensed childcare
provider
Resources for child care providers
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CHILDCARE NETWORK (DIVISION OF
HEADSTART)
ADDRESS:
800 W. Jackson St.
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-1103, Ext. 623
CONTACT PERSON:
Rhonda Galloway. Rhonda also is the Health & Safety
Director
PURPOSE:
Enroll Headstart children (income eligible) that are in
provider’s homes. Mentor with child appropriate activities,
classroom and home arrangements, health and safety
material. Stipend paid to providers for enrolled children.
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3. COUNSELING & SUPPORT
CLAY COUNTY GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP
COVENANT CARE COUNSELING
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER
FIRST STEPS, S.P.O.E. (SYSTEMS POINT OF ENTRY)
FIRST STEPS/STEP AHEAD COUNCIL
HAMILTON CENTER, INC.
HEALTHY FAMILIES OF CLAY COUNTY
INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
CLAY CO. INDIANA COUNCIL ON AGED & AGING, INC.
THE VILLAGES
VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WRAP AROUND OF CLAY AND OWEN COUNTIES
CLAY COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS
VIGO COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS
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COUNSELING & SUPPORT
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY GRANDPARENT SUPPORT
GROUP
ADDRESS:
Not currently active. However, can attend meetings in
Terre Haute.
PHONE:
812-443-7576 (Arletta Kellar) or 812-237-8282 or
812-237-4381
PURPOSE:
A group of grandparents raising their grandchildren who
like to gather once a month with others in the same
situation. Clay County residents may attend Terre Haute
meetings.
NAME OF AGENCY:
COVENANT CARE COUNSELING
ADDRESS:
1002 E. National Ave.
Brazil, IN 47834
CONTACT PERSON:
Sherry Dicer, MS, LMHC
PHONE:
443-7001
PURPOSE:
Covenant Care Counseling is an organization established
to provide professional Christian counseling services which
contribute to harmonious family relationships, strengthen
the positive values in family life, promote healthy
personality development, and assist in satisfactory social
functioning of various individuals and family members.
Individual, couple, or family sessions are available for
children, youth, or adults. Fees are based on a sliding
scale, ranging from $20 - $80.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER
ADDRESS:
20 N. Meridian St.
Brazil, IN 47834
CONTACT:
Melissa James
PHONE:
812-448-3948 (Monday through Thursday, 12-4 p.m.)
Hotline: 448-3444
Contact also at 812-234-8059, 1527 Poplar St. Terre Haute
PURPOSE:
Free pregnancy tests. Counseling. Baby and maternity
Clothes. Baby furniture. Various support groups. Free
HIV test (no needle). Post-abortion counseling.
NAME OF AGENCY:
FIRST STEPS, S.P.O.E. (SYSTEMS POINT OF
ENTRY)
ADDRESS:
500 Eighth Avenue
P.O. Box 4323
Terre Haute, IN 47804-0323
PHONE:
1-877-860-0413 or 812-231-8342
FAX:
812-231-8166
WEBSITE:
[email protected]
CONTACT PERSON:
Dawn Carlson
PURPOSE:
When family members or other service providers are
concerned about a child’s development, they can make a
referral. The Intake Coordinator can assist parents of
children birth through 2 years to access service providers
who develop, along with parents, an individualized family
service plan. This is an action plan for services a child and
family will receive. All the names of service providers for
OT, PT, Speech Therapies, Developmental Therapies are
Available. Service Coordinator information also available.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY CO. FIRST STEPS/STEP AHEAD COUNCIL
ADDRESS:
501 E. Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-2006
FAX:
448-2006
CONTACT PERSON:
Caroline McCullough, Coordinator
PURPOSE:
To streamline services to families and children by allowing
agencies and parents to work together. Provide networking
and collaboration to give Clay County families and
children a “Step Ahead.” Provide local input into state
programs that affect Clay County families.
NAME OF AGENCY:
HAMILTON CENTER, INC.
ADDRESS:
1211 E. National Ave.
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8801
Emergency 24 hour number-1-800-742-0787
FAX:
812-446-5302
CONTACT PERSON:
Scheduling of appointments may be done through
secretarial staff.
Katheryn Ocampo, Ph.D.
PURPOSE:
Hamilton Center, Inc., is a regional behavioral health
system serving central and west central Indiana. Offices
are currently located in Clay, Vigo, Greene, Owen, Marion,
Hendricks, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan and Vermillion
counties. The organization offers a continuum of care for
children, adolescents and adults and provides the
community with a broad array of behavioral health and
rehabilitation services which includes: outpatient services,
case management, family support and preservation
services, adult inpatient services, addiction groups and
individual treatment, psychiatric and residential services.
A sliding fee scale is available.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
HEALTHY FAMILIES OF CLAY COUNTY
ADDRESS:
800 W. Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
443-7103 Ext. 601
FAX:
812-442-0975
CONTACT PERSON:
Donna Whitmer
PURPOSE:
Healthy Families Indiana has been developed as a statewide
initiative to address the questions, concerns and stresses
that confront new parents. The program can offer practical
information in the following areas: recognizing and caring
for babies’ needs, making home “baby safe,” encouraging
normal development in the baby, caring for parents’ needs.
Additional information and support are available on such
issues as: budgeting and finance, transportation, ways to
continue education, employment, community services, and
child development.
NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE
ADDRESS:
151 N. Delaware St.
Suite 1800, Market Square Center
Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE:
1-800-869-1012
PURPOSE:
Divorces. Interview over phone, Wednesdays 1-3 p.m.
Legal Assistance. Telephone interviews. Monday and
Friday mornings, beginning at 9 a.m. Be prompt in calling
close to 9 a.m.
No criminal cases , fee generating cases.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS:
Clay Co. Courthouse, 3rd Floor
609 E. National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9033 (Adults) or 448-9034 (Juveniles)
CONTACT PERSONS:
Steven Bell for adults; Cathy Judd for juveniles.
PURPOSE:
The Clay County Probation Department is divided into two
divisions: adult and juvenile. The purpose of both is to
provide supervision and referral services to clients ordered
placed on probation in lieu of detention or incarceration
by both the Circuit and Superior Courts.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY CO. INDIANA COUNCIL ON AGED &
AGING
ADDRESS:
120 S. Franklin Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8848
PURPOSE:
Home bound meals provided for seniors and disabled.
Center Dining Room meals for seniors at a donation cost.
Lunch only, Monday through Friday. Activities and Area 7
Program information available.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
THE VILLAGES
ADDRESS:
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE AND FAX:
812-448-9104
CONTACT PERSON:
Kathy Stagg
PURPOSE:
Therapeutic foster care, adoption, transitional living (teens
being emancipated) and home based family services.
NAME OF AGENCY:
VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
Clay County Courthouse
609 E. National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9028
PURPOSE:
Offers support to victims of crime. The program provides
crisis counseling, support groups, accompaniment through
court proceedings, help with restitution requests and filing
of compensation claims.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
WRAPAROUND OF CLAY AND OWEN
COUNTIES
ADDRESS:
120 West Jackson St., Apt. 908
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-236-7683—Kathy Iliff (An 800 number will be
added in the near future.)
448-8801—Kathy Ocampo
FAX:
446-5302
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
[email protected]
CONTACT PERSONS:
Kathy Iliff/Kathy Ocampo
PURPOSE:
Wraparound is a community-based program, implementing
a System of Care for Clay and Owen counties.
Wraparound is available as support for families, when
traditional services have not met the family’s needs.
Community partners (such as agencies, churches, schools,
neighborhoods, and individuals) come together to form
family teams that develop creative solutions with families.
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CLAY COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP LISTINGS
Addiction and Substance Use
Alcoholics Anonymous
Epworth Church, Monday at 8 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Harmony Group, Cooper Towers Activity Room, Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Cancer
American Cancer Society of Clay County
Charlotte
812-232-2679
#1 ‘Look Good Feel Better’—Female cancer patients, one class per quarter.
Make-up donated.
Call Cheryl Kuchinskas at Union Hospital. 812-238-7368
#2 ‘I Can Cope’—Two times a year, a series of 4-8 classes for new cancer
patients. They discuss causes, dispel myths, and discuss issues.
Call Cheryl Kuchinskas at Union Hospital. 812-238-7368
#3 ‘Fresh Start’—Quit smoking. Series of 4 sessions. Call Kim Hauser at
St. Vincent Clay Hospital. 812-446-2675
#4 Transportation Programs—These are for cancer patients.
Ages 18-59 years old
Area 7-812-232-2675
Nutrient drink available, free of charge to pick up.
Wigs, turbans, scarves free at Lynn’s Pharmacy.
#5 ‘Living in Full Everyday’—Second Monday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m.
1513 N. Center Street, Terre Haute
Mastectomy Support Group
St. Vincent Clay Hospital—Jean Sneddon Martin 812-448-2675
Reach For Recovery—Lynn’s Pharmacy 812-446-2381
Child Support
A.C.E.S.—812-446-2237
Child Support Collections—Peggy Carroll
Children With Disabilities
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Parent to Parent Support Group—For parents of children with disabilities
Meetings—3rd Tuesday of each month at the West Central Village Community
Center, 601 West Central Avenue, Brazil
For information, call 812-877-3852.
*Childcare is available. Please call one week prior to meeting to reserve
childcare.
Autism Support Group
Forest Park Elementary School
For information, contact Pam Miller at 448-8434.
Diabetes
Diabetes Support/Education Programs
St. Vincent Clay Hospital—3rd Thursday each month, 1:30 p.m.
Kim Hauser—812-448-2675
Diabetic Education
Dr. Buell’s office, Clay City, IN
Each Monday
For information, call 812-939-2143.
Dieting
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 765-672-8303
Domestic Violence Support Group
Clay County
Tuesday mornings—Brazil YMCA at 225 East Kruzan St, Brazil, 10-11:30 a.m.
Contact CODA at 812-442-6761.
These meetings are for women in and out of abusive relationships. Meetings are
open and confidential. There is no cost. A safe place for mutual support,
knowledge, strength and caring.
Sponsored and facilitated by the Council on Domestic Abuse, Inc. (CODA)
For more information call 1-800-566-2632.
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Pregnancy/Parenting
Crisis Pregnancy Center
20 North Meridian Street
Brazil, IN 47834
812-448-3948 Office
812-448-3444 Crisis Line
[email protected]
Melissa James, Client Services
#1 ‘Encouraging Mothers Together’—Support and discussion about pregnancy
for the first time mother, and the many questions all mothers have. Ask about
the Special Baby Bed Program.
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Center
#2 Tender Years Parenting Classes’—Learn more about health and nutrition,
child safety, developing quality time, creating memories and how to keep your
cool. It’s a time for listening and sharing of goals, desires and concerns for
yourself and your children.
1st Monday each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Christ Community Church located on
North Highway 59. Childcare will be provided.
#3 ‘After Abortion’—One on one couseling offerd for the emotional and physical
changes after having an abortion. Call the center to set up your personal
appointment.
#4 ‘Is Parenting For Me Now?’—Pregnant and considering adoption—
information and discussion with a staff member about the many questions you
may have about placing your child for adoption. Subjects—basic decision
making; looking at adoption; a place to call home. Call the center to get more
information and set up an appointment with a staff member.
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Vigo County Support Group Listing
Addiction and Substance Use
Alcoholics Anonymous
Call 812-234-0827
Narcotics Anonymous Wabash Valley
Please call 812-231-3718
Al-Anon
Call 812-235-0688 Arthritis Foundation
Call 812-877-3727
Radical Recovery—Alateen
Call 812-238-9882
Step by Step Al-Anon
Call 812-238-9882
ALS Lou Gehrig Disease
Vigo County Public Library 812-232-1113
6:30-8:00 p.m., 2nd Monday of each month
Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Family Support Group
486 First Avenue, Terre Haute 812-232-4627
10-11:30 a.m., 1st Wednesday each month at Vigo County Public Library
7-9 p.m., 1st Thursday at Vigo County Public Library
Amputee Support Group
Health South, 501 E. St. Anthony Drive 812-235-5656
7 p.m., 4th Monday of each month
Arthritis Foundation
Call 812-877-3727
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Bereavement
Bereavement Support Services and Monthly Support Group
Hospice of the Wabash Valley
600 South First Street, Terre Haute—812-234-2515 or 800-216-5692
The Compassionate Friends
For the bereaved parents and siblings
Call 812-466-5529
RTS Bereavement Services Parent Support Group
For parents coping with death through miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death
For information, please call Sue Hoopingarner—812-238-4978
Going On Support Group—For the loss of a loved one
For information, please call Bill Bauer—812-238-7504
Blind
Good Cheer Club for the Blind
2nd Wednesday of each month
Please call Betty—812-234-2792
Sight Loss Support Group
For the blind, partially sighted, losing sight, spouses, friends and interested people
P.O. Box 106, Terre Haute, IN 47808
Call 812-234-8373 or 812-234-7302
Blood Pressure
Free Blood Pressure Check
Westridge Health Care; please call 812-232-3311
Brain Injury
Wabash Valley Brain Injury Support Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
Call 812-236-4114
Head Injury
Union Hospital—812-238-7362
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Cancer
American Cancer Society—Reach to Recovery
705 Putnam, Terre Haute—812-232-2679
Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Group
YWCA
951 Dresser Drive, Terre Haute—812-232-3358
L.I.F.E. Cancer Support Group
Please call 812-238-7368
Look Good Feel Better—Female cancer patients
Make-up donated
Union Hospital, Cheryl Kuchinskas—812-238-7368
I Can Cope—new cancer patients
Two times a year series. 4 to 8 classes about causes, dispels myths, issues of
interest.
Union Hospital, Cheryl Kuchinskas—812-238-7368
Prostate Cancer Survivor Group
Please call 812-238-7368
Regional Hospital Support Groups
Cancer Center/Regional—812-237-9326
Cardiac
Cardiac Rehabilitation Spouse Group
Please call 812-238-7578
Mended Hearts Support Group
For people who have had heart related illness and their spouses
Please call 812-238-7463
Union Hospital Support Group
Union Hospital, Cardiac Conference Room North Seventh Street, Terre Haute
3rd Thursday monthly at 2 p.m.
Call 238-7578
Caregivers
Caregivers Support Group
Please call 812-238-7362
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Children/Parenting
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Please call 812-237-8282
Mothers of Multiples
Parenting discussion on twins and triplets
Please call 812-877-7950
Single Parent Support Group
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., YWCA, Terre Haute
Please call 812-238-7301
Parent Support Group for Children with All special needs
For information contact Vigo County Mental Health Association, 812-232-5681
Parenting Support Group
14th & Chestnut Community Center
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
For information, call 812-232-5681
Mothering as a Career Club
Please call 812-894-0053
Well-Child Clinic
Nursing Division of Vigo County Health Department
Please call 812-462-3446
Deaf
Friends of Deaf
3rd Friday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m.
YMCA, 200 South 6th Street, Terre Haute—812-232-3358
Depression
Mental Health Association Depression Support Group
Please call 812-232-5681
Depression Support Group
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.—Vigo Co. Public Library
Please call 812-234-8182
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Diabetes
Diabetic Support Group
1st Monday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m.
Vigo County Public Library, 1 Library Square, Terre Haute—812-232-1113
Diabetes Class
Community Diabetes Education Center
Please call 812-242-3350
Union Hospital Dietary Class
2nd Thursday monthly at 2 p.m.
Union Hospital Cardiac Conference Room, North 7th Street, Terre Haute
Call 812-238-7000, Ext. 5396
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Awareness
Union Hospital
North 7th Street, Terre Haute—812-238-7000
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia New Health South Support Group
10 a.m. to Noon every third Saturday
Please call 812-235-5656
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Please call 812-238-0897 or 812-894-2074
Gambling
Gamblers Anonymous
Please call 812-466-9955
HIV/AIDS
Support Group
Please call 812-238-1561
Medical Services for Persons at the Poverty Level/No Insurance
St. Ann Clinic
Please call 812-232-7447
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Mental Illness
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Wabash Affiliate
Please call 812-232-6015 (daytime) or 812-877-9950 (evening)
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Resource Group
For those with Schizophrenia and/or related illnesses
Please call 812-232-5681
Stroke
Stroke, New Health South Support Group
3rd Wednesday each month, 7 to 8 p.m.
510 East St. Anthony Drive, Terre Haute—812-235-5656
Union Hospital Stroke Victims Support Group
Please call 812-238-7362
Tourette’s Syndrome
Tourette’s Syndrome Support Group
Please call 812-495-5288
Transportation Programs
Ages 18-59 years—Area 7
Please call 812-232-2675
Weight Loss
Overeaters Anonymous
Please call 800-589-6262
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Please call 812-232-4751
Food Addicts Anonymous
Please call 812-232-4320 or 812-236-0247
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4. EDUCATION
CLAY CITY RESOURCE CENTER
CLAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS/SPECIAL SERVICES
CLAY COUNTY HEADSTART
PROJECT RESPECT
LEAAP PROGRAM (LINKING EDUCATION TO ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS,
AND PRESCHOOLERS)
LEAAP CENTER (LINKING EDUCATION TO ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS,
AND PRESCHOOLERS
EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
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EDUCATION
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY CITY RESOURCE CENTER
ADDRESS:
710 Front Street
Clay City, IN 47841
PHONE:
1-866-939-4104 or 812-939-4104
FAX:
812-939-1325
CONTACT PERSON:
Susan Blila
PURPOSE:
Early Headstart provides services to pregnant women and
families with children ages birth to 3 years. Headstart
provides a home based option and a preschool classroom
for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Eligibility is based on
federal guidelines adjusted to family size as well as need of
family. No fee is charged. Services provided include
education, health, social services, and parent involvement.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, SPECIAL
SERVICES
ADDRESS:
800 S. Alabama Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8036
FAX:
448-1613
CONTACT PERSON:
Rhonda Lawrence
PURPOSE:
The Special Services Office serves students with
disabilities. Each student has an individualized education
plan that is implemented at one of the schools. Various
programs are offered at the elementary and secondary
levels. A preschool program serves children ages 3 to 5.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
BRAZIL HEADSTART
ADDRESS:
800 W. Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-1103 Ext. 621
FAX:
812-442-0975
CONTACT PERSON:
Tina French for enrollment
PURPOSE:
Headstart services to children 3-5 years old are offered
through a home based program, center based program and a
childcare network program through your childcare
provider. Headstart services are free of charge to income
eligible families.
NAME OF AGENCY:
PROJECT RESPECT
ADDRESS:
Cooperative Extension Services
609 E. National Ave., Rm. 209
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9041
CONTACT PERSON:
Sherry Dicer
PURPOSE:
Project RESPECT (Reducing Early Sex and Pregnancy by
Educating Children and Teens) promotes healthy youth
development through education and support for responsible
sexual choices. With the cooperation of Clay Community
Schools, adolescents are educated about the benefits of
sexual abstinence until marriage and the importance of
parent-teen communication through Creating Positive
Relationships (CPR) Curriculum taught in middle and high
school health classes. The infant stimulators and an
extensive video library, offering instruction on a variety
of adolescent issues, are also available for community use
by agencies or individuals.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
LEAAP CENTER
(LINKING ADUCATION TO ADULTS,
ADOLESCENTS, AND PRESCHOOLERS)
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-2536
FAX:
812-5165
WEBSITE:
www.clay.k12.in.us/leaap
CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Yelton
PURPOSE:
The LEAAP Center houses preschool classes for children
Ages 3-5 funded by the CAPE (Community Alliances to
Promote Education) grant, Title I, and Special Education.
Speech services for children ages 3-5, the Step Ahead
office, and a meeting room for community organizations
and committees are also provided. Adult Basic Education/
GED preparation classes are offered at this site along with
the Even Start Family Literacy program. In addition,
classes for college credit and continuing education
including distance learning are conducted at the LEAAP
Center.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
LEAAP PROGRAM
(LINKING EDUCATION TO ADULTS,
ADOLESCENTS,AND PRESCHOOLERS)
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
812-446-2536
FAX:
812-442-5165
WEBSITE:
CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Yelton
PURPOSE:
Clay County received a four-year Community Alliances to
Promote Education (CAPE) grant from Lilly Endowment,
Inc., in December 2001 for a community literacy project.
The project’s mission is to improve reading skills,
communication skills and employment opportunities which
will give every citizen the chance to better their lives and
realize their full potential. The vision is to strengthen
existing programs. The grant provides funds for an
alternative school, adult education classes, preschool
classes, preschool classes, a distance learning lab, and
library and preschool services in the southern part of the
county. Funds are also available for childcare provider and
teacher trainings, literacy promotions, early childhood
screenings, higher education grants and coordination of
countywide literacy services.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2536 or 236-4144
FAX:
442-5165
CONTACT PERSON:
Monica Wallace
PURPOSE:
Even Start is an exciting program that includes parents who
want to achieve a GED, high school diploma, and enhance
their math and reading skills. The program includes early
childhood education with a structured environment for
children ages six weeks to seven years old. The
participating parents have to be withdrawn from high
school, have a child(ren) seven years of age or below, be
involved in all the required parts [adult education, early
childhood, parents education, PACT (Parent and Child
Together Time), and home visits] of the program, and
have to commit to putting forth the effort of bettering
themselves as well as their family.
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5. EMERGENCY
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
BETHANY HOUSE
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
CLAY COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
CLAY COUNTY SALVATION ARMY
CLAY COUNTY CHILDREN’S MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC ABUSE (CODA)
DISTRICT OF PRO BONO CORPORATION
HOST HOMES
LIFELINE
RED CROSS
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EMERGENCY
NAME OF AGENCY:
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
PHONE:
812-462-3305 or 1-800-992-6978
CONTACT PERSON:
Jerry Hawk
PURPOSE:
To report abuse of an adult (18 years of age and
older ) for neglect, self, emotional, sexual, physical,
financial.
NAME OF AGENCY:
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS)
ADDRESS:
Meetings at Epworth United Methodist Church,
1414 East National Avenue, Brazil, on Mondays;
and at the Cooper Towers Activity Room, West
Jackson Street, Brazil, on Wednesdays. Both
Meetings are at 8 p.m. Also, an open group (all
welcome) meets on Fridays at 8 pm. in the old
Brazil Junior High, North Washington Street,
Brazil. A closed (only serious NA members
seeking recovery) meeting is held on Saturdays,
7 to 8 p.m. at the old Brazil Junior High.
CONTACT PERSON:
Susan Evans
PURPOSE:
A support group for people who want help with
a drinking or drug problem.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
BETHANY HOUSE
ADDRESS:
1402 Locust St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-4978
PURPOSE:
Shelter for the homeless. Has soup kitchen 365
days/year from 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m. Provides food baskets
on an emergency basis. Have clothes closet (open 9-3,
Mondays & Fridays) and furniture store (open 8-1,
Mondays & Fridays).
NAME OF AGENCY:
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
PHONE:
448-1011 or 1-800-800-5566
CONTACT PERSON:
Diana Thomson
PURPOSE:
24 hour abuse and neglect complaints (birth to age 18)
for sexual and physical abuse and neglect.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
ADDRESS:
506 E. Pinckley St.
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2293
HOURS:
9 to 12—Monday through Friday
CONTACT PERSON:
Norma Brown
PURPOSE:
Provides free food and clothing to families on an
emergency basis. Must have a referral for food.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY SALVATION ARMY
PHONE:
446-2211
CONTACT PERSON:
Debbie Hobson
PURPOSE:
Can help transients or stranded people by providing food,
gasoline, or motel. In disasters, can assist with food and
furniture, etc. Money collected in kettles at Christmas is
used in Clay County for food, clothing, etc.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY CHILDREN’S MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE
PHONE:
812-443-4461 (Leave message and call will be
Returned)
CONTACT PERSON:
Lynn Stoelting, R.N.
PURPOSE:
A board, representing the community, administers dollars
for indigent children to receive services for medical, vision,
prescriptions, hearing, dental, and mental health needs.
NAME OF AGENCY:
COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC ABUSE (CODA)
ADDRESS:
1400 Hulman St.
Terre Haute, IN 47802
In care of Clay Co. YMCA
225 E. Kruzan St.
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
442-6761—Brazil (Tuesday mornings, 10-11:30)
1-800-566-2632—CODA
812-232-1736—Terre Haute
CONTACT PERSON:
Carrie McKillip
PURPOSE:
Provide assistance to any individual experiencing domestic
abuse. Support group available Tuesday mornings (1011:30) in YMCA, Brazil or to schedule an appointment
in Brazil, call 812-234-3441.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
DISTRICT PRO BONO CORPORATION
PHONE:
1-866-966-2666 or 812-478-2666
CONTACT PERSON:
Amy Rollings
PURPOSE:
Provides free legal services for indigent individuals with
civil legal matters that require an attorney.
NAME OF AGENCY:
HOST HOMES
ADDRESS:
Clay Co. Court House
609 E. National Ave.
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9035
FAX:
812-448-8255
CONTACT PERSON:
Lea Thomas
PURPOSE:
The Host Homes program provides short term emergency
shelter for young people experiencing some type of crisis.
This is made possible by volunteer families who agree to
take these children into their homes. The average stay in a
Host Home is four days with a maximum of fourteen days.
The major goal is to reunite the child with his/her family.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
LIFELINE
ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1017
Terre Haute, IN 47808
PHONE:
812-238-2620
Hot Line—812-235-8333
FAX:
812-231-8550
WEBSITE:
www.wvlifeline.org
PURPOSE:
Comprehensive information and referral service, crisis
intervention. Run the WTHI Child Abuse Hot Line where
people can report cases anonymously. These phone
numbers are: 1-877-377-5433 or 812-234-5672.
NAME OF AGENCY:
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ADDRESS:
700 South 3rd Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
WEBSITE:
wabashvalleyredcross.org
PHONE:
812-232-3393
PURPOSE:
Provides disaster services, shelter, food and emergency
needs, services to military families, health services, C.P.R.,
First Aid, swimming programs, volunteer services, youth
programs, and international social services.
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6. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
IMPACT PROGRAM
WIETS (WESTERN INDIANA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
SERVICES)
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
ADDRESS:
800 West Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2566
FAX:
812-442-0975
CONTACT PERSON:
Kay Smith
PURPOSE:
To help adults with special needs or disabilities to obtain
training and/or employment on site. Also employment
services available, if eligible, to obtain employment in the
community. Services are free.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY IMPACT PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
1015 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8731
FAX:
812-448-1928
CONTACT PERSON:
Susy Fretz
PURPOSE:
Work with the Welfare to Work Program that is part of
welfare reform. We assist individuals who have applied for
assistance, both food stamps and TANF (Transitional
Assistance for Needy Families), to become self-sufficient.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
WIETS (WESTERN INDIANA EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING SERVICES)
ADDRESS:
17 West National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-2636
FAX:
812-448-2638
CONTACT PERSON:
Peggy Workman
PURPOSE:
WIETS provides employment and training services to
eligible adults and youth who are out of work, underemployed or in need of help in choosing a vocational
future. Services may include job search assistance such
as resumes, interviewing skills, job leads and job
development, on-the-job training, long and short term
training opportunities, GED preparation, work experiences
and career exploration.
NAME OF AGENCY:
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
ADDRESS:
30 North 8th Street
P.O. Box 10217
Terre Haute, IN 47801
PHONE:
812-232-7864
1-877-715-3170
FAX:
812-232-8321
CONTACT PERSON:
Majdi El-Alami
PURPOSE:
Work with persons with handicaps and disabilities. The
goal is to place the disabled in the work force.
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7. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AREA 7 AGENCY ON AGING/WEST CENTRAL IN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
CHRISTIAN CARE AND SHARE
CLAY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
CLAY COUNTY COOPERATIVE BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY
CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
CLAY COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY & CHILDREN
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BRAZIL IN
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
UNITED WAY
WESTERN INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
NAME OF AGENCY:
AREA 7 AAGENCY ON AGING/WEST CENTRAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 359
1718 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47808
PHONE:
812-238-1561 or 1-800-489-1561
WEBSITE:
westcentralin.com
FAX:
812-238-1564
PURPOSE:
Provide information for disabled of all ages and senior
citizens and to plan and coordinate available services
(nutrition, senior legal services, transportation, information
and referral, in-home services, nursing home pre-admission
screening, ombudsman program, employment programs for
55 years and older and housing information for 50 years
and older) Point of entry for the state C.H.O.I.C.E.
program and Medicaid waivers.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CHRISTIAN CARE AND SHARE
ADDRESS:
14th Street,
Clay City, IN 47841
PHONE:
812-939-2992
CONTACT PERSON:
Kay Hart
PURPOSE:
Provide free food to families on an emergency basis.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
ADDRESS:
Clay County Court House
609 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9039
CONTACT PERSON:
Office personnel
PURPOSE:
Files for non-support for families on TANF and for
families not on TANF for a fee of $25.00.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY COOPERATIVE BENEVOLENCE
MINISTRY
ADDRESS:
Cooper Towers
P.O. Box 185
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-4357
HOURS:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday—9 to 1:30
CONTACT PERSON:
Michelle Arnold
PURPOSE:
An alliance of churches, organizations, and individuals
dedicated to providing immediate assistance and continued
guidance to families and individuals living in Clay County.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ADDRESS:
523 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2677
HOURS:
Tuesdays, Wednesday—8 to 2
FAX:
812-448-9957
CONTACT PERSON:
Kay Aubin
PURPOSE:
The Foundation enhances the quality of life by receiving
and investing contributions to build a permanent
endowment for the charitable needs of the community;
the Foundation works with donors and grant applicants
to address community and scholarship needs.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY AND
CHILDREN
ADDRESS:
1015 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8731
FAX:
812-448-1928
CONTACT PERSON:
Pam Connley
PURPOSE:
1) Determining initial and on-going eligibility for TANF,
food stamps, Hoosier Healthwise, Adult Medicaid
2) Child Protection Service—Investigation of abuse and
neglect. Provide or arrange for services to families who
are the subject of substantiated complaints.
3) Information and referral
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NAME OF AGENCY:
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
ADDRESS:
20 North Sherman Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
443-0122 (middle of November to March 15)
PURPOSE:
Provide assistance with the high cost of heating for income
eligible families.
NAME OF AGENCY:
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
ADDRESS:
219 West National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-1215
PURPOSE:
Purchase used clothing and household goods at low cost.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
BRAZIL, IN
ADDRESS:
122 West Jackson St. (Jackson Gardens Apts.)
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2517 (Admission-Ext. 21)
FAX:
812-448-8296
CONTACT PERSON:
Janet Snyder, Occupancy Supervisor-Ext.21
Michael K. Hagemeyer, Executive Director-Ext.28
PURPOSE:
The Brazil Housing Authority administers both a public
housing program ( 240 units for elderly/disabled and 60
family units) and the Section 8 Voucher Program (up to
115 families). Both programs are designed to provide
decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to lowincome families and individuals as they work toward
self-sufficiency. Application required/waiting list.
NAME OF AGENCY:
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
ADDRESS:
435 Limestone
Indianapolis, IN 46202
PHONE:
1-317-269-2247
PURPOSE:
For families in need of shelter while child is in an
Indianapolis hospital. The child must be age 21 or under.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
ADDRESS:
Meadows Shopping Center
South 25th Street
Terre Haute, IN
PHONE:
812-232-6690 or 1-800-772-1213
PURPOSE:
Information about and/or apply for Social Security number,
disability or SSI benefits, retirement, survivors.
NAME OF AGENCY:
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
PURPOSE:
Trustees have a poor relief fund. They are flexible in what
they will provide. Some examples are rent, utilities, food
orders, referral to food pantries and medical bills.
TRUSTEES & PHONE:
Brazil
Cass (Poland)
Dick Johnson
Harrison (Clay City)
Marcia Tozer
Nancy Latham
Joe Wilson
Karen Cooprider
812-446-9511
812-986-2671
812-446-2425
812-939-2634 or
812-939-1515
Jackson
Jeffrey McCullough 812-448-3956
Lewis (Coalmont)
Carolyn Mullens
812-665-3684
Perry (Cory)
Kenneth Knust
812-864-2424
Posey (Staunton)
Mark Adamson
812-448-1018
Sugar Ridge (Center Point) Amy Griffith
812-939-2195
Van Buren
Joe Mogan
812-448-8568
Washington (Bowling Green) Byron Stevenson 812-986-3048
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NAME OF AGENCY:
UNITED WAY OF CLAY COUNTY, INC.
ADDRESS:
523 E. National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2262
FAX:
448-9957
CONTACT PERSON:
Pat Mackey
PURPOSE:
The United Way funds twenty-two human service Agencies
that meet various needs of Clay County residents.
NAME OF AGENCY:
WESTERN INDIANA COMMUNITY ACTION
AGENCY
ADDRESS:
20 North Sherman Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-4000
FAX:
812-446-7058
CONTACT PERSON:
Randy Dunfee, Director
PURPOSE:
Free insulation and weatherization for houses and trailers
of income eligible families. Highest priority goes to senior
citizens, disabled persons or families with children under
two years of age. Test and work on heating systems and
water heaters. Test gas stoves and refrigerators for
homeowners and will replace if necessary.
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8. MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN & WOMEN
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
CLAY CITY CENTER FOR FAMILY MEDICINE
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
CLAY COUNTY WIC PROGRAM
INDIANA POISON CENTER
INDIANA STATE CHAPTER OF NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
SOCIETY
INDIANA FAMILY HELPLINE
MATERNAL HEALTH CLINIC
PEDIATRIC THERAPY OF UNION HOSPITAL
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
RILEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
ROWE CENTER COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS (SPEECH & HEARING)
SCHOOL NURSE (CLAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS)
SPEECH SERVICES
ST. ANN CLINIC, PROVIDENCE MINISTRIES
ST. VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL
TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
UNION HOSPITAL
WELL CHILD CLINIC (CLAY COUNTY)
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MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN
NAME OF AGENCY:
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE
SERVICES
ADDRESS:
1015 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8731
FAX:
812-448-1928
CONTACT PERSON:
Andy Stoelting
PURPOSE:
A program to help Indiana children ages birth to 21 years
with severe chronic conditions and/or physical conditions.
Financial eligibility changes every year.
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY CITY CENTER FOR FAMILY MEDICINE
ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 96
315 Lankford Street
Clay City, IN 47841
PHONE:
812-939-2126
FAX:
812-939-3414
PURPOSE:
1) Provide comprehensive general medical care.
2) Educate resident family physician and medical students
in rural family medicine.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS:
1214 East National Avenue
Suite B 110
PHONE:
448-9021-Records
448-9019-Nursing
FAX:
812-448-9018
CONTACT PERSON:
Jennifer Lucas, RN
PURPOSE:
Immunizations for all children 0-18 years of age
regardless of income. Home health visits when
indicated. Free lead screenings age 6 and older.
Tobacco Cessation Program
NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY WIC PROGRAM
ADDRESS:
972 West Craig Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
442-0573
HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
Mary Lou Farid, RN, Coordinator
PURPOSE:
To provide supplemental nutritional programs
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NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA POISON CENTER
ADDRESS:
I-65 at 21st Street
P.O. Box 1367
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1367
PHONE:
1-800-222-1222 (Can use anywhere in U.S.)
317-962-2323
PURPOSE:
A non-profit community service. Specially trained
registered nurses and pharmacists are on duty 24 hours a
day with physician back-up as needed. Always ready to
assist in poison emergencies with immediate treatment
recommendations as well as referral to an emergency
department if needed.
NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA STATE CHAPTER OF NATIONAL
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
ADDRESS:
7301 Georgetown Road, Suite 112
Indianapolis, IN 46268
PHONE:
1-800-762-1209
317-870-2500
WEBSITE:
http.//ww.msindiana.org
PURPOSE:
Short term on-phone counseling for patients and families.
Provides educational materials and speakers for programs.
Offers various support groups throughout the state.
Provides a limited grant to assist with medical equipment.
Provides information and referral services. Provides and
conducts educational seminars.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
INDIANA FAMILY HELPLINE
ADDRESS:
2 North Meridian Street, 7th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46203
PHONE:
1-800-433-0746 or 1-317-233-1230
CONTACT PERSONS:
Communication Specialists
PURPOSE:
Information and referral services for health, medical,
financial issues, shelters, transportation, GED sites,
education, prenatal care, food pantries, open door clinic,
vision, WIC sites. Spanish speaking assistance.
NAME OF AGENCY:
MATERNAL HEALTH CLINIC
ADDRESS:
1606 North 7th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47804
PHONE:
812-238-7301
M-Th—8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FAX:
812-238-4996
PURPOSE:
A prenatal clinic. Payment is based on a sliding fee
schedule. Medicaid—Medicaid eligibility.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
UNION HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC THERAPY
ADDRESS:
450 8TH Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47804
PHONE:
812-238-7171
M-F—8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FAX:
812-235-1526
PURPOSE:
Provide occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech
therapy for children.
NAME OF AGENCY:
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
ADDRESS:
30 South Third Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-238-2636
PURPOSE:
Counseling for family planning.
NAME OF AGENCY:
RILEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (CLARION)
ADDRESS:
702 Barnhill Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
PHONE:
317-274-5000
PURPOSE:
Children in need of emergency and referred medical
care such as urinary, cardiac, pulmonary, etc.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
ROWE CENTER COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS
(SPEECH AND HEARING)
ADDRESS:
ISU School of Education, Rm. 410
8th and Sycamore Streets
Terre Haute, IN 47809
PHONE:
812-237-2800
PURPOSE:
Provides speech therapy and hearing evaluation. No
referral from a doctor is necessary. No fee for service.
Therapy is available for voice, cleft palate, and
laryngectomy aphasia.
NAME OF AGENCY:
SCHOOL NURSE (CLAY COMMUNITY SCHS)
ADDRESS:
9750 North Crawford Street
Knightsville, IN 47857
PHONE:
443-4461
CONTACT PERSON:
Lynn Stoelting, RN, Mary Ann McKenzie, LPN,
Kim Frank, RN, Jada Anderson, LPN.
PURPOSE:
The school nurse works in an educational setting with
students who are basically well. The nursing services focus
on health counseling, education, and consultation. The
school nurse works with the community leaders and health
related groups, and relevant social action programs to
develop, and implement programs of health promotion and
disease prevention.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
SPEECH SERVICES
ADDRESS:
501 East Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2536
CONTACT PERSON:
Erin Graves
PURPOSE:
Provide screenings, evaluations, and therapy if needed.
Pre-school: Ages 3 to 5 years of age.
NAME OF AGENCY:
ST. ANN CLINIC, PROVIDENCE MINISTERIES
ADDRESS:
1436 Locust Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-7447
CONTACT PERSON:
Sister Pat
PURPOSE:
Each Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m., family
physicians are available to provide health care (not
disability exams) to families who have absolutely NO
health insurance and meet income eligibility (poverty line
or below). Social Security card is required.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
ST. VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL
ADDRESS:
1206 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-2675
PURPOSE:
Twenty-four hour emergency room service, physical
therapy services, outpatient services, occupational therapy
and outreach programs on request.
NAME OF AGENCY:
TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
ADDRESS:
3901 South 7th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
PHONE:
812-232-0021 or 1-800-265-8624
PURPOSE:
Medical needs.
NAME OF AGENCY:
UNION HOSPITAL
ADDRESS:
1606 North 7th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47804
PHONE:
812-238-7000
PURPOSE:
Medical needs.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
WELL CHILD CLINIC (CLAY COUNTY)
ADDRESS:
972 West Craig Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-3310
CONTACT PERSON:
Ann Miller
PURPOSE:
Clinics are scheduled:
Brazil at the Armory—Alternating Fridays (Call for
clinic time.) Hours are from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
Appointments are preferred but not necessary.
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9. TRANSPORTATION
LUNDY TRANSPORT
OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES
CLAY COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGED & AGING, INC.
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TRANSPORTATION
NAME OF AGENCY:
LUNDY TRANSPORT LLC.
PHONE:
1-877-295-7433 or 1-812-295-5138
PURPOSE:
Serving ten counties, Lundy Transport provides 24-hour
non-emergency scheduled transportation with wheelchair
van and car transport. Transports to anywhere in
Indiana and other states for medical reasons. A 24-hour
notice is appreciated.
NAME OF AGENCY:
OLDER AMERICANS SERVICES, INC.
PHONE:
1-800-258-8786 or 812-865-3352
HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
Melinda Allen
PURPOSE:
Medicaid transportation. Private pay. Referral program
with Hoosier Uplands Area Agency.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGED & AGING,
INC.
PHONE:
448-8848
PURPOSE:
By way of van, senior citizens age 60 and older can travel
to their destinations on a donation basis. Transportation to
medical appointments, nutrition sites, grocery stores and
necessary destinations is provided. Reservation is required
24 hours in advance.
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10. DISABILITY
ARC OF VIGO COUNTY
AREA 7 AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABLED
C.A.R.S.—CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
CLAY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS—SPECIAL SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS—HAMILTON CENTER, INC.
MARCH OF DIMES
NORMAL LIFE OF TERRE HAUTE
NURSING HOMES—LIST OF NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS
PHYSICIANS—LIST OF NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES—ST. VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL
PUTNAM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INC.
S.P.O.E.—SYSTEM POINT OF ENTRY (FIRST STEPS)
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
VETERANS OFFICE
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
ALSO SEE:
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN
HAMILTON CENTER, INC.
BRAZIL HOUSING AUTHORITY
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DISABILITY
NAME OF AGENCY:
ARC OF VIGO COUNTY
ADDRESS:
89 Cherry Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-4112
FAX:
812-232-3052
CONTACT PERSON:
Darin Propft, Administrator
PURPOSE:
The ARC is a family centered, not-for-profit grass roots
organization founded in l966. ARC is committed
to securing for all people with disabilities the opportunity
to choose and realize their goals of where and how they
learn, live, work, and realize their goals of where and how
they learn, live, work, and play. Services provided are
community based: supported employment, respite
care, personal assistance, residential based
habilitation, supported living.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
AREA 7 AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABLED
WEST CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT, INC.
ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 359
1718 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47808
PHONE:
812-238-1561 or 1-800-489-1561
FAX:
812-238-1564
WEBSITE:
westcentralin.com
PURPOSE:
Provide information for disabled of all ages and senior
citizens and to plan and coordinate available services
(nutrition, senior legal services, transportation, information
& referral, in-home services, nursing home preadmission
screening, ombudsman program, employment programs for
55 years and older). Point of entry for the state
C.H.O.I.C.E. program and Medicaid waivers.
NAME OF AGENCY:
C.A.R.S.—CLAY COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
ADDRESS:
800 West Jackson Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
446-2566, Ext. 606
FAX:
812-442-0975
CONTACT PERSON:
Holly Konarski, Program Coordinator
PURPOSE:
CCLC serves adults with developmental disabilities
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We offer
Piece rated production work, daily living skill classes one
on one community outings. We assist individuals to be
independent and self-reliant by providing assistance
with vocational, money, hygiene, social, safety and
miscellaneous skills.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
CLAY COMMUNITY SCHLS/SPECIAL SERVICES
ADDRESS:
800 South Alabama Street
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-8036
FAX:
812-448-1613
CONTACT PERSON:
Rhonda Lawrence
PURPOSE:
The Special services Office serves students with
disabilities. Each student has an individualized education
plan that is implemented at one of the schools. Various
programs are offered at the elementary and secondary
levels. A preschool program serves children ages three to
five. For specific information, please contact our office.
NAME OF AGENCY:
EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS (HAMILTON
CENTER, INC.)
ADDRESS:
500 8th Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47804
PHONE:
812-231-8355
FAX:
812-231-8112
CONTACT PERSON:
JoBeth Haviland
PURPOSE:
Employment placement services, job coaching,
community work, evaluation services, employment
follow-along services, Medicaid waiver services.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
MARCH OF DIMES
ADDRESS:
19A Meadows Shopping Center
Terre Haute, IN 47803
PHONE:
812-234-2736
FAX:
812-235-8750
CONTACT PERSON:
Nikki Simpson, Division Director
PURPOSE:
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the
health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant
mortality. We do this through education and services as
well as funding research and being advocates at the state
and federal levels of government.
NAME OF AGENCY:
NORMAL LIFE OF TERRE HAUTE
ADDRESS:
1800 South Third Street
P.O. Box 2099
Terre Haute, IN 47802
PHONE:
812-234-3454
FAX:
812-234-2199
CONTACT PERSON:
Geoff Harris, Executive Director
PURPOSE:
NLTH provides programming and services for 120
individuals with developmental disabilities in 16 group
homes located throughout the cities of Terre Haute and
Brazil. NLTH also offers community-integrated personal
and social support day programming. Also, NLTH acts as
liaison with voc rehab services and provides employment
follow-along services.
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NURSING HOMES IN CLAY COUNTY
Clay Health Center and Rehabilitation Services—443-4111
Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville, Inc.---------446-2309
Holly Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation------------446-2636
PHYSICIANS IN CLAY COUNTY
David A. Breitweiser
Keith A. Harvey
Craig Johnson
Paul N. Houston
Paul L. Daluga
Charles R. French
Family Practice
Family Practice
Family Practice
Family Practice
Family Practice
Family Practice
Frank A. Kiefer
Physician’s Assistant
Forrest Buell
Family Practice
Lois L. Moss
Pediatrics
443-7605
Jayaprada Konijeti
General Practice
Non-hospital based
442-5500
Camillo Mark D. Mendoza
Freya G. Paje
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
446-3278
446-3278
Curtis R. Oehler
Nawwar F. Mercho
George B. Bittar
Shantila S. Patel
Cardiology/Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology
448-1360
812-232-8164
812-232-8164
812-242-3175
Jeffrey A. Bollenbacher
Kurt R. Madsen
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
812-237-1411
812-237-1411
David A. Southwick
Hand Surgery
812-232-6867
Vincent Puccia
Christopher A. Lueking
Mark O. Lynch
General Surgery
General Surgery
General Surgery
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442-2100
442-2100
442-2100
448-3551
812-939-2126
448-2551
448-2551
812-939-2143
442-2297
442-2297
442-2297
Jayaprakasarao Konijeti
Srinivasarao Malyala
Ranganath Vedala
Radiology
Radiology
Radiology
448-2675
448-2675
448-2675
Patricia A. Miller-Canfield
Pathology
448-2675
Chandra G. Reddy
Oncology
812-234-0098
Lawrence Richter
Gary D. Rusk
Neurology
Neurology
812-232-8292
812-232-8292
Stephen Schwartz
Urology
812-242-3130
James E. Stephens
Gastroenterology
Meghasyamarao Theertham
Pulmonology/Internal Med.
442-9207
Thomas L. Wicks
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
442-2472
Darla Heck Sacropulos
Alicia Reed-Thomas
Gary Nesty
Optometrist
Optometrist
Optometrist
443-0060
443-3937
448-1898
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448-2024 or 446-0803
NAME OF AGENCY:
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES—ST. VINCENT
CLAY HOSPITAL
ADDRESS:
1206 East National Avenue, 2nd Floor
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
442-2635
FAX:
812-442-2630
CONTACT PERSON:
Janana Kissel, Clinic Director
PURPOSE:
Outpatient and inpatient physical and occupational
therapy including orthopedic, neurologic wound care
services, and pediatric therapy.
NAME OF AGENCY:
PUTNAM CO. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INC
ADDRESS:
630 Tennessee Street
Greencastle IN 46135
HOURS:
Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PHONE:
765-653-9763
FAX:
765-653-3646
CONTACT PERSON:
Charles N. Schroeder
PURPOSE:
Provides services to individuals with physical, mental
or developmental disabilities in Putnam and surrounding
counties (Clay). Services include: infant homebound
program, residential services, sheltered workshop,
supported employment, community living program.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
FIRST STEPS, S.P.O.E. (SYSTEMS POINT OF
ENTRY
ADDRESS:
500 Eighth Avenue
P.O. Box 4323
Terre Haute, IN 47804-0323
PHONE:
1-877-860-0413 or 812-231-8342
FAX:
812-231-8166
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
CONTACT PERSON:
Dawn Carlson
PURPOSE:
When family members or other service providers are
concerned about a child’s development, they can make a
referral. The Intake Coordinator can assist parents of
children birth through two years to access service providers
who develop, along with parents, an individualized family
service plan. This is an action plan for services a child and
family will receive. All the names of service providers for
OT, PT, speech therapies, developmental therapies are
available. Service Coordinator information also available.
NAME OF AGENCY:
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
ADDRESS:
621 Poplar Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-6305
FAX:
812-234-3683
CONTACT PERSON:
Jacquie Denehie
PURPOSE:
Advance the independence of people with disabilities.
Equipment purchase/loan. Independent living. Toy
lending library.
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NAME OF AGENCY:
VETERANS OFFICE
ADDRESS:
Courthouse, 1st Floor, Rm. 104
609 East National Ave.
Brazil, IN 47834
PHONE:
448-9015
WEBSITE:
[email protected]
CONTACT PERSON:
Les Walden
PURPOSE:
This office provides information to any veteran resident
and his/her family of Clay County, concerning benefits
available from the county, state, and federal governments.
Personal military information can be obtained.
NAME OF AGENCY:
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
ADDRESS:
30 North 8th Street, 4th Floor
P. O. Box 10217 (mailing only)
Terre Haute, IN 47807
PHONE:
812-232-7864 OR 1-877-715-3170
FAX:
812-232-8321
CONTACT PERSON:
Ann Seltzer, Vocational Counselor (448-2636)
PURPOSE:
Provides information and determine eligibility and plan
services for individuals who have a permanent disability
condition. Assistance includes educational opportunities
and retraining to promote employment. Services have to
be relative to the limitations and needs of the individual.
Contact by calling toll free or Ann Seltzer may be in Clay
County at WIETS on Wednesdays.
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INDEX
Title
PAGE
Adult Basic Education Classes/GED Testing ………………………………….………... 2
Adult Protective Services …………………………………….………………………… 33
Adult Secondary Credit Program ………………………………………………………... 3
Alcoholics Anonymous ……………………………………………………………. 21, 34
American Red Cross …………………………………………………………………… 39
Arc of Vigo County ……………………………………………………………………. 65
Area 7 Agency on Aging/West Central IN Economic Development ……………... 15, 18,
44, 66
Bethany House ………………………………………………………………………… 35
Brazil Headstart …………………………………………………………………...... 9, 28,
29
CARS-Clay County Learning Center ……………………………………………… 41, 46
Child Abuse Hotline …………….……………………………………………………... 35
Childcare Network ………………………………………………………………………. 9
Children’s Special Healthcare Services ………………………………………............... 52
Christian Care and Share ………………………………………………………………. 44
Clay City Center for Family Medicine …………………………………..…………….. 52
Clay City Resource Center ……………………………………………………………... 28
Clay County Child Support Division ……………………………………………........... 45
Clay County Children’s Medical Assistance ………….………………………….......... 37
Clay County Community Foundation ……………………………………………......... 46
Clay County Cooperative Benevolence Ministry ……………………………................ 45
Clay County Division of Family and Children ……………………………………….... 46
Clay County Emergency Food Pantry …………………………………………………. 36
Clay County First Steps/Step Ahead Council ………………………………………….. 13
Clay County Grandparents Support Group ………………………………………... 11, 24
Clay County Health Department ………………………………………………….…… 53
Clay County IMPACT Program ……………………………………………………….. 41
Clay County Indiana Council on Aged and Aging ……………………………….... 15, 63
Clay County Learning Center ………………………………………………………….. 41
Clay County Literacy Coalition ………………………………………………………… 4
Clay County Salvation Army ………………………………………………………..… 36
Clay County Support Group Listing ………………………………………………….... 18
Clay County WIC Program …………………………………………………...……. 19, 53
Clay Community Schools/Special Services ………………………………………... 28, 67
Community Coordinated Childcare ( 4-C) …………………………………………….... 8
Cooperative Extension Office and Nutrition Program ………………………………….. 4
Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA) …………………………………………..…. 19, 37
Covenant Care Counseling …………………………………………………………….. 11
Crisis Pregnancy Center ……………………………………………………………. 12, 20
District of ProBono Corporation ……………………………………………………….. 38
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Employment Solutions (Hamilton Center) …………………………………………….. 64
Energy Assistance Program ……………………………………………………………. 47
Even Start Family Literacy Program …………………………………………………... 32
Extension Homemaker Clubs …………………………………………………………… 4
First Steps/SPOE …………………………………………………………………... 12, 72
First Steps/Step Ahead Council ………………………………………………………... 13
Goodwill Industries ………………………………………………………………….… 47
Hamilton Center, Inc …………………………………………………………………... 13
Headstart (Brazil) ……………………………………………………………………… 29
Healthy Families of Clay County ……………………………………………………... 14
Host Homes ………………………………………………………………………….… 38
Housing Authority of the City of Brazil ……………………………………………….. 48
Indiana Business College ………………………………………………………………... 5
Indiana Family Helpline ……………………………………………………………….. 55
Indiana Poison Center ………………………………………………………………..… 54
Indiana State Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society …………………………. 54
Ivy Tech State College …………………………………………………………………... 6
LEAAP Center …………………………………………………………………………. 30
LEAAP Program ……………………………………………………………………….. 31
Legal Service Organization ………………………………………………………….… 14
Lifeline …………………………………………………………………………………. 39
Lundy Transport ……………………………………………………………………….. 62
March of Dimes ………………………………………………………………………... 68
Maternal Health Clinic …………………………………………………………………. 55
Narcotics Anonymous ……………………………………………………………... 21, 34
Normal Life of Terre Haute ……………………………………………………………. 68
Nursing Homes in Clay County ……………………………………………………..… 69
Older Americans Services Transportation ……………………………………………... 62
Physicians in Clay County ……………………………………………………………... 69
Physiotherapy Associates, St. Vincent Clay Hospital …………………………………. 71
Planned Parenthood …………………………………………………………………..... 56
Probation Department ……………………………………………………………..…… 15
Project Respect …………………………………………………………………………. 29
Putnam County Comprehensive Services ……………………………………………… 71
Riley Children’s Hospital ……………………………………………………………… 56
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Ronald McDonald House …………………………………………………………....… 48
Rowe Center Communicative Disorders ………………………………………………. 57
School Nurse (Clay Community Schools) ………………………………………...…… 57
Speech Services ……………………………………………………………………..…. 58
Social Security Administration ………………………………………………………… 49
SPOE-Systems Point of Entry (First Steps) ………………………………..……… 12, 44,
66, 72
St. Ann Clinic ………………………………………………………………………..… 58
St. Vincent Clay Hospital …………………………………………………….………... 59
Terre Haute Regional Hospital ……………………………………………………....… 59
Township Trustees ……………………………………………………………………... 49
Union Hospital …………………………………………………………………………. 59
Union Hospital Pediatric Therapy ……………………………………………………... 56
United Cerebral Palsy ……………………………………………………………..…… 72
United Way of Clay County ……………………………………………………..…….. 50
Veterans Office ……………………………………………………………………….... 73
Villages (The) ……………………………………………………………………..…… 16
Victim Assistance Program ……………………………………………………….……. 16
Vigo County Support Group Listings ………………………………………….………. 21
Vocational Rehabilitation Services …………………………………………….………. 42
Well Child Clinic ………………………………………………………………………. 60
Western Indiana Community Action Agency ……………………………………….… 50
WIC Program …………………………………………………………………….…..… 53
WIETS (Western Indiana Employment & Training Services) ………………….……... 42
WrapAround (Systems of Care) ………………………………………….…….………. 17
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