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Community Resources 

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Mental Health: Crisis Counseling/Therapy/Life Skills

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Oaklawn Open Access Clinic

Contact: Toll-Free 1-800-282-0809

→ South Bend (Open Access Clinic,24/7)                        
Address : 415 E. Madison St, South Bend, IN 46617

Ph: 574-283-1234                                     

 

→ Elkhart County (Open Access Clinic, 24/7)

Address : 2600 Oakland Ave. Elkhart, IN 46517

Ph: 574-533-1234

 

→ Mishawaka Campus

Address: 1411 Lincolnway W, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Ph: 574-259-5666

Monday – 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tuesday – 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday – 12-6 p.m.

Thursday – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday – 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

https://oaklawn.org/our-services/

Oaklawn Crisis Center

M-F : 8am-5pm  

420 N. Niles Ave. South Bend

Crisis Center Brochure: Crisis Centers (oaklawn.org)

Memorial Epworth Center

Psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescents ages 13 and above. Provide short-term stabilization and support to people who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency that cannot be managed in an outpatient setting

420 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN 46617

Ph: (574) 647-8400

Available 24hrs/day, 365 days/year

 

https://locations.beaconhealthsystem.org/in/south-bend/memorial-epworth-center

Bowen Center St Joseph County

Ph: 1-800-342-5653  

https://www.bowencenter.org/

Mental Health: Crisis Counseling/Therapy/Life Skills (continued)

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National Alliance on Mental Illness

Text “NAMI” to 741741  free 24/7  confidential crisis counseling/ mental health support

https://namisjc.org/

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)  free 24/7  confidential hotline

Mental Health Awareness of Michiana

Free short term counseling for families and individuals who do not have insurance or unable to afford mental health counseling - children under the age of 18 can be counseled with the family, but not individually.

 *up to 12 sessions offered over 3-6 months*

Linda Raven (ProBono Counseling coordinator)

 

Ph: (547) 343-0918  /  email: lraven@mhamichiana.org

 

Link to online application for counseling:

https://forms.mhamichiana.org/?nocache=true

Warmlines 

Warmline is a non-crisis peer to peer support line. Warmlines can talk about recovery, empowerment, mental health challenges, or just day-to-day life! Any age can call to chat.  *They are NOT counselors* 

 

Ph: 1-800-933-5397

 

8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

 

*This is a FREE service offered through Key Consumer Org.

Family/Parenting Development

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Real Services

Family Development Program:  

                       

  • Referrals for assistance

  • Career and job-seeking guidance

  • Vocation training

  • Finance and budgeting lessons

  • Complete basic education

  • Housing and home ownership guidance

  • Childcare resources

  • Nutrition information

  • Home care and management training

  • Parenting skills sessions

  • Time management skills courses

  • Confidence training

Ph: 574-284-2060

 

https://realservices.org/services/community-action/

Families First

Parent education/group classes/supervised visitation facility

605 Portage Ave

South Bend, IN 46616

 

Ph: (574) 287-4375  

 

Monday: 9am–8pm

Tuesday: 9am–8pm

Wednesday: 9am–8pm

Thursday: 9am–8pm

Friday: 9am–8pm

Saturday: 9am–4pm

 

Email: admin@familiesfirstcenter.org

Website: https://familiesfirstcenter.org/

SCAN/ Community Partners

Short-term family assistance, connection to community resources to strengthen families & fulfill needs

Ph: 1-800-752-7116

 

https://www.scanfw.org/community-partners

Food Services 

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Food Bank of Northern Indiana

702 Chapin Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601

 

Ph: (574) 232-9986

 

Find a pantry near you: https://feedindiana.org/food-pantries

Family & Social Services Administration: SNAP & TANF Benefits 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

Find your office: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/ebt-hoosier-works-card/find-my-local-dfr-office/

 

South Bend Office, St. Joseph County Division of Family Resources
401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 375
South Bend, IN 46617-2737
Telephone/fax number: 1-800-403-0864
ZIP codes: 46536, 46552, 46554, 46574, 46595, 46601, 46613, 46614, 46615, 46616, 46617, 46619, 46624,                                                     

46626, 46628, 46634

 

Mishawaka Office, St. Joseph County Division of Family Resources
102 N. Center St., Suite 500
Mishawaka, IN 46544-1232
Telephone/fax number: 1-800-403-0864
ZIP codes: 46530, 46544, 46545, 46546, 46556, 46561, 46635, 46637, 46660, 46680, 46699

Feed a Friend, South Bend 

Free Community Fridge offering fresh food & drinks with miscellaneous donations of dry goods/household items

Address: 1310 Portage Ave: Near Northwest Neighborhood Building (fridge located inside a shed on the California Ave side of the building)

 

https://www.feedafriendsouthbend.com/

Community Centers/After School Programs

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One Roof/ United Way of St Joseph County 

(Community Navigators on site to assist with social, health, youth and senior services - *El Campito Child Development Center is located at the Dubail Ave. site)

Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

 

405 E Dubail Ave, South Bend, IN

 

Ph: (574) 393-8809

 

https://uwsjc.org/community-impact/southeast-neighborhood-center/

La Casa de Amistad Youth & Community Center 

Bilingual  Social Service Coordinators assist with health, mental health, education, jobs, citizenship, legal matters, housing, utilities, food access & crisis management. Youth & Adult Programs are offered at a low cost.

3423 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN

 

Ph: (574) 233-2120

 

https://www.lacasadeamistad.org/

Charles Black Community Center 

After School programs, recreation center, computer lab, music studio, hot meals *$10 month

3419 W Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619

 

Office: 574-235-9446

 

https://sbvpa.org/places/lasalle-park/charles-black-recreation-center/

Unity Gardens

Offers free gardening classes and seasonal produce from their community gardens, monthly “Hotcakes & Haircuts” event offering free haircuts with pancakes or hotdogs, offers a free men's support group: “Contemplate”-meet every other Thursday, check their social media Facebook page for up-to-date events or call/visit the Unity Gardens Welcome Center for newly added events)

3701 Prast Blvd, South Bend, IN. 46628

 

Ph: (574) 222-2266

 

Sara Stewart, Executive Director

sara@theunitygardens.org

​574-315-4361

 

https://www.theunitygardens.org/

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