Perry Township - Monroe County, IN
Perry Township Offices

Other Agencies

Resources

If you are looking for a program and live in Monroe County, call 211. This free service helps put you in touch with the social service organizations that best meet your needs.

The Monroe County Public Library has compiled a massive directory of local service organizations of all types.

Local Entities and Organizations

City of Bloomington

Website

Website bloomington.in.gov

Monroe County, Indiana

Website

Website co.monroe.in.us

Friend's Place

An overnight shelter for individuals who are homeless. They operate a 28-bed facility provided by the township.

Phone Number

Phone number (812) 334-5728

Website

Website shalonecommunitycenter.org

My Sister's Closet

An outlet for new and gently used women's professional clothing.

Phone Number

Phone number (812) 333-7710

Address

414 South College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403

Website

Website sisterscloset.org

Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

A food pantry with 900 visitors per week.

Phone Number

Phone number (812) 355-6843

Address

1100 West Allen Street, Bloomington, IN 47403

Website

Website mhcfoodpantry.org

Community Kitchen

A hunger relief organization service about 400 meals per day from two locations. The main facility is provided by Perry Township.

Phone Number

Phone number (812) 332-0999

Addresses

Main: 1515 South Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47403.

Express: 1100 West 11th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404

Website

Website monroecommunitykitchen.com

Area 10 Agency on Aging

Works to improve the quality of life and celebrate the independence, health, and diginity of all senior citizens.

Website

Website area10agency.org

MiddleWay House

A domestic violence program and rape crisis center.

Website

Website middlewayhouse.org

Stepping Stones

An independent non profit that offers transitional housing and supportive services to youth between the ages of 16-20 experiencing homelessness. Visit them on Facebook.

Website

Website steppingstones-inc.org

Beacon Inc. Shalom Center

A center dedicated to relieving the plight of people experiencing homelessness and poverty in South Central Indiana with a daytime resource center.

Phone Number

Phone number (812) 334-5728

Website

Website beaconinc.org

Volunteers in Medicine

A free medical clinic that is community owned, operated, and financed.

Website

Website vimmonroecounty.org

Amethyst House

This agency provides residential and outpatient services for people with drug and alcohol addiction.

Website

Website amethysthouse.org

Big Brothers & Big Sisters

Website

Website bigsindiana.org

Hannah Center

Website

Website hannahcenter.org

United Way Community Services of Monroe County

Website

Website monroeunitedway.org

Planned Parenthood

Website

Website plannedparenthood.org

Bloomington Housing Authority

Website

Website bhaindiana.net

New Leaf / New Life

A nonprofit organization that offers services to inmates in the Monroe County Jail during incarceration, as well as after release.

Website

Website facebook.com/pages/New-Leaf-New-Life

The Monroe County Humane Association

The association has been protecting, educating, and advocating for animals since 1956 and provides assistance for Community Cats, assistance vouchers for spay/neuter, and emergency life-threatening veterinary visits, as well as low cost vaccine clinics and minor medical clinics.

Website

Website monroehumane.org

State and Federal Programs

Below are links to some state and federal programs and agencies of interest to Perry Township residents.

Medicare Supplement Plans

Includes a description and cost comparison of different supplements available in our area.

Website

Website in.gov

Medicare Advantage Plans

Includes descriptions and information about how Advantage plans work.

Website

Website in.gov

Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

A free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Administration on Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance.

Website

Website in.gov

Medicare and You Booklet

Information from the federal government which describes your rights, requirements, and what services you can expect.

Website

Website www.medicare.gov

Wheeler Mission

Support for those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and addiction.

Phone Number

Phone number (812) 334-4047

Addresses

1515 South Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47403.

Website

Website www.wheelermission.org