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COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY

PROVIDED BY THE CLAY COUNTY STEP AHEAD COUNCIL

2004

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The Index begins on page 74.

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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 ever- changing 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: dcarlson@hamiltoncenter.com 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: kiliff@hamiltoncenter.org Kocampo@hamiltoncenter.org 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 CarenetWV@aol.com 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 (10- 11:30) 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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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, under- employed 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 low- income 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 Marcia Tozer 812-446-9511 Cass (Poland) Nancy Latham 812-986-2671 Dick Johnson Joe Wilson 812-446-2425 Harrison (Clay City) Karen Cooprider 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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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 Family Practice 442-2100 Keith A. Harvey Family Practice 442-2100 Craig Johnson Family Practice 442-2100 Paul N. Houston Family Practice 448-3551 Paul L. Daluga Family Practice 812-939-2126 Charles R. French Family Practice 448-2551 Frank A. Kiefer Physician’s Assistant 448-2551 Forrest Buell Family Practice 812-939-2143 Lois L. Moss Pediatrics 443-7605 Jayaprada Konijeti General Practice 442-5500 Non-hospital based Camillo Mark D. Mendoza Internal Medicine 446-3278 Freya G. Paje Internal Medicine 446-3278 Curtis R. Oehler Cardiology/Internal Medicine 448-1360 Nawwar F. Mercho Cardiology 812-232-8164 George B. Bittar Cardiology 812-232-8164 Shantila S. Patel Cardiology 812-242-3175 Jeffrey A. Bollenbacher Orthopedic Surgery 812-237-1411 Kurt R. Madsen Orthopedic Surgery 812-237-1411 David A. Southwick Hand Surgery 812-232-6867 Vincent Puccia General Surgery 442-2297 Christopher A. Lueking General Surgery 442-2297 Mark O. Lynch General Surgery 442-2297

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Jayaprakasarao Konijeti Radiology 448-2675 Srinivasarao Malyala Radiology 448-2675 Ranganath Vedala Radiology 448-2675 Patricia A. Miller-Canfield Pathology 448-2675 Chandra G. Reddy Oncology 812-234-0098 Lawrence Richter Neurology 812-232-8292 Gary D. Rusk Neurology 812-232-8292 Stephen Schwartz Urology 812-242-3130 James E. Stephens Gastroenterology 448-2024 or 446-0803 Meghasyamarao Theertham Pulmonology/Internal Med. 442-9207 Thomas L. Wicks Podiatric Medicine & Surgery 442-2472 Darla Heck Sacropulos Optometrist 443-0060 Alicia Reed-Thomas Optometrist 443-3937 Gary Nesty Optometrist 448-1898

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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: dcarlson@hamiltoncenter.org 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: clayvet@claycountyin.gov 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