NEED HELP?

If you are in need of food or clothing, please contact us.

Below are a list of resources available which offer help

Love Chapel

  • Main Pantry & Outreach Pantry Services:

  • Open to all Bartholomew County residents in need. Residents may come to any of the locations once every 30 days for a full-pantry visit. They may also come to the Main Pantry once every 7 days for produce and bread items. Proof of current residency (piece of mail with name, address, and date within 30 days of visit) must be brought to each visit. 

  • Main Food Pantry:  292 Center St, Columbus

Center Stone

  • Centerstone’s FHHC Grant has partnered with Columbus Township office to provide an environment for individuals to participate in activities, obtain benefits and be linked to resources.

Community Engagement Center

  • 1075 2nd St., Suite C, Columbus, IN 47201

  • November 1st to March 16th: Open Sunday to Friday 7am

  • May 1st to Oct – open 8am to 4pm

  • Initial Appointments : (877) 467-3123

  • Contact Staff at: Michele Hornback, Recovery Coach – 812-318-3321

    • Services provided:

      • Case management

      • Recovery Services

      • Housing Assistance

      • Obtaining insurance and food stamps

      • Job resources

      • State ID paperwork

      • Coordinate with courts and probation

      • Provide a Mailing address

Have more questions?

HELPFUL RESOURCES

  • Help with Bills and Rent: Patient Point

  • 24/7 HUMAN SERVICES HELPLINE – 2-1-1

  • UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM QUESTIONS – 800-891-6499

  • INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION – 800-851-4268

  • FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (MEDICAID, FOOD STAMPS, TANF) – 800-403-0864

  • CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE – 800-800-5556

  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE – 800-799-7233

  • LONG TERM CARE AND NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS – 800-246-8909, EXT. 2

  • ADOPTION INFORMATION – 888-252-3678

  • DCS OMBUDSMAN – 877-682-0101

  • SOCIAL SECURITY – 800-772-1213

If however, you need shelter, long term help, or addiction recovery we recommend the below ministries.

  • Pride Pantry

    • The Pride Pantry is now open to the community. ALL community members can pop in during open hours from 10 am to 4 pm, Mon through Thurs.

    • They are partnering with Gleaners and are happy to be open to the general public at the Air Park Campus.

    • Go to the Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave, Columbus, IN in the Landing.

  • Brighter Days Housing

    • 421 S Mapleton St. Columbus, IN

    • (812) 344-4512

  • Horizon House

    • 724 Chestnut St #6346, Columbus, IN 47201

    • (812) 799-1062

  • Good News Ministries

    • Our vision is to end homelessness in the Indianapolis area through addiction recovery, counseling, job readiness training, education, health care and a relationship with Jesus Christ. As our campus environment grows, we are able to create more of an oasis of hope in the middle of a dark and plagued east-side area. We believe that ending homelessness for anyone is a long-term process that requires immense love and structure. Our hope ministries and caring staff work with men, women and children every day to make the dream of sobriety and stability a reality.

    • Administration Office 317-638-2862

    • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1871 Indianapolis, IN 46206

    • Men’s Shelter 317-638-2862 – 2716 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46201

    • Family Shelter 317-638-2862 – 2801 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46201

    • Health Clinic 317-638-2862 – 11 N. Eastern Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46201

    • Youth Center 317-638-2862 – 2712 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46201

    • Boys Home 765-795-3722 – 11707 S. Cnty Road 300 W. Reelsville, IN 46171

  • Wheeler Mission – Bloomington

    • Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s mission is simple: Provide life-changing help and restore people’s hope through God’s love.

    • If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, poverty, or any other difficult circumstance, there is hope. We offer faith-based programs and non-discriminatory services that take a holistic approach to help hurting men and women achieve life change. Our safe, loving environment provides physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care so individuals can get the help they need to restore their spirits and rebuild their lives.

  • Wheeler Women’s Shelter

    • 317-687-3630

    • 3208 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46201

  • Sheltering Wings Women’s Shelter

    • 317-745-1496

    • 1251 Sycamore Ln. Danville, IN 46122

  • The Julian Center

    • 317-941-2200

    • 2011 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202

  • Queen of Peace Women’s Shelter

    • 317-916-6753

    • 2424 East 10th St. Indianapolis, IN

  • Salvation Army for Women

    • 317-637-5551

  • The Guest House

    • Systems Director: Jeff Passow

    • 765-686-5217 | 765-388-2136

    • theguesthousenc@gmail.com

    • 1407 Walnut Street, New Castle, IN 47362
      Emergency Shelter for men / rehabilitation

  • Grace House Women’s Center / Adult & Teen Challenge

  • Dove Recovery House

  • Sans Souci

    • Thrift Store

    • A United Way of Bartholomew County certified agency

    • https://www.sanssouci.org

    • 1526 13th St, Columbus, IN 47201

    • 812-372-3419

 REACH OUT

EMAIL:

simplestreet23@gmail.com

LOCATION:

PO Box 138
Morgantown, IN