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
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Monroe County, Indiana
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Friend's Place
An overnight shelter for individuals who are homeless. They operate a 28-bed facility provided by the township.
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My Sister's Closet
An outlet for new and gently used women's professional clothing.
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Address
414 South College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403
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Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
A food pantry with 900 visitors per week.
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Address
1100 West Allen Street, Bloomington, IN 47403
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Community Kitchen
A hunger relief organization service about 400 meals per day from two locations. The main facility is provided by Perry Township.
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Addresses
Main: 1515 South Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47403.
Express: 1100 West 11th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
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Area 10 Agency on Aging
Works to improve the quality of life and celebrate the independence, health, and diginity of all senior citizens.
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MiddleWay House
A domestic violence program and rape crisis center.
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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.
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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.
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Volunteers in Medicine
A free medical clinic that is community owned, operated, and financed.
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Amethyst House
This agency provides residential and outpatient services for people with drug and alcohol addiction.
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Big Brothers & Big Sisters
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Hannah Center
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United Way Community Services of Monroe County
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Planned Parenthood
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Bloomington Housing Authority
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New Leaf / New Life
A nonprofit organization that offers services to inmates in the Monroe County Jail during incarceration, as well as after release.
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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.
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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.
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Medicare Advantage Plans
Includes descriptions and information about how Advantage plans work.
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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.
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Medicare and You Booklet
Information from the federal government which describes your rights, requirements, and what services you can expect.
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Wheeler Mission
Support for those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and addiction.
Phone Number
Addresses
1515 South Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47403.
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