LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION PAGE
Brown County PACES (Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences) Initiative
This project, created by Centerstone in partnership with The Brown County Recovery and Wellness Coalition, seeks to prevent substance use disorders and strengthen family services in Brown County.
Brown County PACES is inviting you to participate in The Brown County Community Survey on Mental Health and Well-Being. Findings from this survey will be used to identify and prioritize community needs (programming, services, and supports), as well as future training opportunities. This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be combined with all other community members.
This survey is voluntary, however any feedback and information your can provide about community health and well-being in Brown County is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Mandy Kinnaird (Amanda.Kinnaird@centerstone.org).
This survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Click the link below to complete the survey by December 15, 2023.
Brown County Community Survey on Mental Health and Well-Being
WHERE TO GO OR CALL FOR ASSISTANCE
Brown County is known for helping one another. Below is a list of groups and agencies that provide assistance to Brown County residents.
If we have left off a group or organization, please let us know so that we may make our list complete.
Centerstone Rapid Response Program - Call 877-463-6512 for help.
Experiencing a mental health crisis can be scary, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Centerstone provides a continuum of crisis services where specially trained counselors are able to support you, your family, or loved ones who may be experiencing a crisis. One way we do this is through the Rapid Response Program.
The Rapid Response Program makes mental health crisis care more accessible by:
Connecting community members in-crisis to the STRIDE Center, so they can receive 24/7 mental health treatment from trained providers
Offering mobile crisis care to meet people where they are during their time of need
Food • Clothing • Household Items
Mother's Cupboard Community Kitchen
Brown County Fairgrounds
646 Memorial Drive
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-8038
(812) 929-4369 to volunteer
Provides free hot meal from 4pm-6pm seven days a week. Also provides food bank and Government Commodity distribution during dinner hours.
Prepared meals are served once a day, 364 days a year to anyone who asks for food, without qualifications.
Canned food is distributed to anyone who asks for it.
This food is collected by community in-kind donations and food drives. TEFAP (USDA commodity program) distribution site for those who qualify pursuant to TEFAP guidelines. Donations welcomed and needed.
The Pentecostals of Nashville
60 Mount Liberty Road, Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 200-3136
Food pantry open every Thursday from 5-7pm.
Call for more information.
Brown County Food Assistance
http://www.access-ability-nonprofit.com/food-assistance
Salvation Army Food Pantry
168 S. Jefferson Street
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-7019
Wednesday & Fridays
Hours: 10am-1pm
North Salem United Methodist Church
7718 St. Road 46 East
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-2786
(812) 325-7791
Food pantry is open:
1st Thursday of the month 1pm-2pm and
6pm-7pm. Also by appointment.
Call for clothing availability.
St. Vincent de Paul of Brown County
2901 Long Lake Road Clay Lick Road
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-8821
Distribution Hours: Mondays and Saturdays 10am - 12pm
Offers food, clothing and household items. Donations welcomed.
Facebook Website
God’s Grace at Brown County Presbyterian Church
602 State Road 135 North
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-9764 or (812) 720-1187
Website Facebook
Offers FREE clothing, linens, and toiletries to residents of Brown County since 2008.
Hours of operation: 1st Monday of the month 4pm - 6pm, every Wednesday of the month 12pm - 3pm and by appointment, especially in the case of emergencies.
The easiest access to our part of the church is to park on the middle level and enter the building from the north double doors.
If you would like to volunteer to help with God’s Grace or make a donation of clothing, toiletries, or money, please contact Mary Kilgore at (812) 720-1187.
In case of emergency call Mary Kilgore at 812-720-1187.
St. David’s Episcopal Church Giving Box
Emergency Food Box Available 24/7
(812) 988-1038
11 West State Road 45
(intersection of SR 45 & SR 135N)
Bean Blossom, IN 47448
BC Community Closet
284 S. Van Buren Street, Nashville,
(behind Subway)
(812) 988-6003
Tues. & Thurs. 9am - 4pm and
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Brown County Community Closet sells donated clean, gently used clothing and workable household items for nominal prices to fund community organizations.
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Access-Ability Start Living
Access-Ability offers the loan of durable medical equipment to help people gain greater independence.
http://www.access-ability-nonprofit.com/
As a resident of Indiana, you and your family have access to a statewide Prescription Assistance Program (PAP). Create and print your FREE discount prescription drug card coupon below.
This pharmacy coupon card will provide you with Rx medication savings of up to 75% at more than 68,000 pharmacies across the
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You can create as many coupons as you need. We encourage you to create and send to friends and family members via one of the many available options. This Coupon/Card is pre-activated and can be used immediately!
NOTE: All prescriptions processed through this program are confidential.
If you are not able to print a member card you can visit any preferred location in Indiana and ask the pharmacy to have your prescription processed through the Indiana Drug Card.
http://indianadrugcard.com/
Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Drug/Alcohol Help
Facebook Pages
Do Something, BC
Courage to Change Sober Living Website
Additional Information
Do Something Nashville Website
Brown County Treatment Guide - Rev. 9-9-2019
myRecovery.com
Ted Talk: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong by Johann Hari
Addiction Support site - Addiction Group
Nearby Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers
https://findtreatment.gov/results
https://www.recovery.org/browse/nashville-in/
https://www.recovery.org/browse/bloomington-in/
https://www.recovery.org/browse/columbus-in/
How Addiction is Becoming a Risk for Seniors
https://www.seniorliving.org/research/substance-abuse-seniors/
https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-coverage-of-substance-abuse-resource/
A Twelve Step-based recovery group has three meeting times and locations in Brown County.
The group meets at the following times and locations:
Brown County Community Church, 2370 W. Main St. in Helmsburg, first Fridays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Heart of Christ Ministries, 5181 State Road 46 East, first and third Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Faith Full Gospel Church, 6681 State Road 135 North, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Dinner is provided and childcare is available.
For more information, call Jim Ackerman at 812-606-7355 or Toni Brumley at 812-269-0757.
Crisis/Help Lines
First Call for Help Dial 211
http://www.211.org/
https://www.searchuwbc.org/
An information and referral service that connects people with community resources.
Two way texting is available by texting your zip code to TXT211 (898-211). Residents can have a text message conversation with a trained specialist and get connected with resources via the text messaging service Monday-Friday 10am-4pm ET.
2-1-1 is now an enrollment center for clients needing assistance with Medicare costs.
2-1-1’s Community Engagement Navigator will assess client’s eligibility and fill out required paperwork for clients to get help with their Medicare premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and/or prescription drug costs.
Clients can dial 2-1-1 or 812-376-6666
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm for more information.
Centerstone Nashville
1156 Old State Road 46
Nashville, IN 47448
www.centerstone.org
812-988-2258
Crisis Line
(800) 832-5442
Provides mental health and addiction services to residents of Brown County. We have community based children's programming and wraparound services where children and their families can be met at school, home, or in other community settings. We also provide therapy, recovery coaching, life skills training, and peer support for adults.
Crisis Help Line - Call Toll Free 24 hours
(800) 221-6311
You don't have to give your name. You can call for advice or emotional support, or to talk about making a safety plan. You can call for safe shelter.
(812) 657-1992 Ext. 12464 or (800) 221-6311
Turning Point Website
Red Cross - Southeast Chapter
1600 W. 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 322-7292
Website
Brown County Victims Assistance
31 Buck Stogsdill Way, PO Box 1008
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-5470
Brown County Health Department
200 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville
812-988-2255 Mon -Fri 8am - 4pm
Website
Brown County Trustees
Hamblen Township
Phil Stephens
8120 Cordry Drive, Nineveh, IN 46164
(317) 474-0140
psteph22@embarqmail.com
Office Hours by Appointment Only
Jackson Township
Sandy Higgins
2468 State Road 45, Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 320-4564
higginsoffice@yahoo.com
Office Hours by Appointment Only
Washington Township
Brandon Magner
Nashville Fire Dept., 231 E. Main Street
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 720-1439
washtwptrusteebc@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-10am
Other hours by appointment.
Mailing address: 710 Parkview Rd., Nashville
Van Buren Township
Shannon Ayers
Southern Brown Fire Dept., 4040 SR 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 371-4375
vanburen.trustee.bc@gmail.com
Office Hours by Appointment Only
Mailing address: 3237 E. Orchard Road, Columbus, IN 47201
Brown County Veterans Services
The Veterans Services Department serves the veterans, veterans' dependents, and veterans' survivors of Brown County by offering assistance in filing claims for VA Federal Benefits, obtaining military records, accessing VA services, and conducting education and Outreach Services.
Chris Snell Veterans Service Officer
Email Chris Snell snellc@browncounty-in.us
Website: https://browncounty-in.gov/179/Veterans-Affairs
Physical Address
902 Deer Run Lane
Nashville, IN 47448 Directions
Phone: 812-988-5600 Fax: 812-929-7106
Cell: 812-322-9086
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pm
Appointment only, please call to schedule an appointment.
Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance
Are you struggling to pay rent? Do you know a tenant struggling to pay rent? IERA2 is available to help! IERA2 can provide a maximum of 18 months of rental assistance to Hoosier households behind on rent. IERA2 provides assistance by paying past due and up to three months of future rent for eligible Hoosier renters.
There are three ways to apply:
Call 2-1-1 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2-1-1 can assist renters with creating a profile and completing the question-and-answer portion of the application. Households that apply through 2-1-1 will complete the document collection portion of the application on their own.
Call your local INCAA Network member. Network members can assist with creating a profile, completing the question-and-answer portion of the application, and the document collection form. You can find your local INCAA provider HERE.
If a landlord is a participating IERA landlord, they can start an application on behalf of their tenant. The tenant will then be notified to complete the remainder of the application.
IERA2 will issue one payment to each eligible household. This payment will consist of past due rent and three months of future rent. Households needing additional assistance will need to enroll in Family Stability Counseling with the INCAA Network.
Save on your internet bill
With the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, you can save on your bill and may be able to get high-speed internet for free.
Apply at: https://www.getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D
Social Services
ACCESS Brown County
Provides low-cost public transportation to Brown County residents and bus is wheelchair accessible Operates by appointment: Monday – Friday from 6am - 4pm.
(812) 988-0185
Dispatch hours are Mon. - Fri. from 8am – Noon
In case of emergency before 8:00 am, please call (812) 988-9622
Office located in the Brown County YMCA complex.
BC Department of Child Services
121 Locust Lane, PO Box 325, Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-2239 or Fax (317) 232-1519
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: (800) 800-5556
Hotline Hours: 24 Hours
Website
DCS protects children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation.
The Department also administers child support, child protection, adoption and foster care throughout the state of Indiana.
BC Division of Family Resources
121 Locust Lane,
PO Box 10,
Nashville, IN 47448
(800) 403-0864 or Fax (800) 403-0864
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Website
Food Stamps/SNAP Benefits -Provides food stamps for low income households. Must meet income and resource guidelines.
Hoosier Healthwise - Health Insurance for children, pregnant women and low income families; children up to age 19 can receive "premium-free" or low-cost coverage. Call for details.
Medicaid Program - Health care for low income children and families, senior citizens and people with severe disabilities.
TANF Program - Provides cash assistance and support services to help low-income families. Must comply with child support enforcement.
WIC Program
54 Pittman House Lane, PO Box 476, Nashville
(812) 988-6792 Fax (812) 988-1084
Thursdays, 10am - 6:30pm
Provides vouchers for eggs, milk, cereal, and juice for and other nutritious foods for pregnant women and families with infants or children under 5. Also helps with infant formula and breast feeding supports.
Website
Healthy Families is a free, voluntary program for pregnant mom’s or parents/caregivers with infants in their home. We meet families where they are and tailor a child developmental curriculum to them that covers current what to expect info, health and safety recommendations, immunization tracking, developmental screens, troubleshooting infant care concerns and toddler/preschooler concerns. On top of the child development piece, we work on community resourcing and increasing protective factors, goal planning with the family, crisis prevention--even including other siblings in the mix and general household concerns as a whole. Our goal is to increase nurturing parenting skills and help parents become better advocates for themselves and their children.
Contact us at: 812-988-1890
Website: www.villageskids.org
South Central Community Action Program (CAP)
746 Memorial Drive, PO Box 730
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6636
http://www.insccap.org/pages/offices
Office Hours: Mon - Fri. 8am - 4:30pm;
Closed 12-1pm
*THIS OFFICE IS CURRENTLY OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*
Provides referral services, client advocacy, and crisis intervention through general casework to Brown County residents. Referrals for food, emergency housing, utility payments, and other emergency needs can be obtained at the Brown County SCCAP Office. The Brown County SCCAP Office serves as the coordinating site for the Medical Transportation Van Project, which provides transportation to and from medical appointments for Brown County residents.
Brown County TRIAD
55 SR 46E (Sheriff's Department)
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-5606 or (812) 988-6655 Ext. 2112
email TRIAD@browncounty-in.us, or write to P.O. Box 2141, Nashville, IN 47448.
Volunteers provide helpful services for seniors, disabled people, those recovering from surgery or anyone on their own who would like to be
checked in on from time to time.
Aging & Community Services- Thrive Alliance
1531 13th St., Suite G900
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-6918 or (866 ) 644-6407
Website
Living Life with a Purpose
Life changes with age and disability. Our goals are to help people discover their own strengths and enable them to maximize their independence by living their lives on their own terms.
Thrive Alliance is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of housing, social, and human services to residents of south central Indiana. We are Indiana’s Area 11 Agency on Aging and have served Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings counties since 1981. Provides a system of information to connect older adults and persons with physical disabilities with resources to live independently.