Resources: Support
Elkhart Community Schools assists students and families who are navigating life circumstances. The following are resources the district recommends.
Support Resources
- Emergency Assistance for Individuals in Crisis
- Addictions/Substance Abuse
- Childcare Assistance
- Clothing/Essentials Assistance
- Community Health Centers
- Food Assistance
- Homelessness/Domestic Violence Assistance
- Housing Assistance
- Mental Health/Counseling
- Parenting/Family Support Programs
Emergency Assistance for Individuals in Crisis
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- Teen Suicide Line: 310-855-4673
- Crisis Text Line – Text the word “home” to 741741
- Love Is Respect – Teen dating violence hotline/website 1-866-331-9474 or Text loveis to 22522
- Anonymous ECS Reporting System: Sprigeo
Addictions/Substance Abuse
- Keys Counseling, 574-326-3906, 120 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, 574-533-1234, 2600 Oakland Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517
- Serenity Hall (Alcoholics Anonymous), 574-295-8188, 949 Middlebury St, Elkhart, IN 46516
Childcare Assistance
- Families who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana at 800-299-1627 to speak to a referral specialist.
- Every community has a child care resource and referral agency that can connect parents with local child care options and provide referrals for support. Families can find their local CCR&R by calling 800-299-1627 or by consulting https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/Referral_Services_Provider_Map.pdf
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When locating care, it is important that families choose licensed and regulated care for their children. To find out if a provider is licensed or regulated, go to www.ChildCareFinder.in.gov or call 800-299-1627.
Clothing/Essentials Assistance
- Shepherd’s Cove: 574-226-0261
- The Window: 574-533-9680
- Salvation Army: 574-970-0088
- 2-1-1 Connect to Help: http://www.connect2help211.org/
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (bunk beds): https://www.shpbeds.org/
Community Health Centers
- Heart City Health Center (Elkhart): 574-293-0052
- Per their website, “We are not a free clinic. We provide healthcare services for a fee. However, because we are a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are able to offer reduced rates to people without insurance as long as they qualify based on income. Everyone is welcome as a patient.”
- Two locations in Elkhart: 148 W Hively Ave., Suite 1 and 236 Simpson Ave
- Vista Community Health Center (Goshen): 574-534-0088
- One location in Goshen: 808 N 3rd St, Goshen, IN
- Per their website, “We inform each patient about our reduced fee scale. Patients may apply for reduced fees by providing an indication of their income.”
- Maple City Health Care Center (Goshen): 574-534-3300
- One location in Goshen: 213 Middlebury St, Goshen, IN
- Per their website, “We inform each patient about our reduced fee scale. Patients may apply for reduced fees by providing an indication of their income.”
- HealthLinc (St. Joseph County, Indiana): 888-580-1060 / local numbers below
- Multiple locations in St. Joseph County
- 420 W. 4th St, Mishawaka, IN / (574) 307-7673
- 621 Memorial Dr, Ste 402, South Bend, IN / (574) 400-4550
- 1708 High St, South Bend, IN / (574) 406-6180
- Per their website, “For those who qualify, HealthLinc has a sliding fee discount program to help provide high-quality affordable health care.”
- Multiple locations in St. Joseph County
- Indiana Health Centers (St. Joseph County, Indiana)
- Multiple locations in St. Joseph County
- 1010 N. Bendix Dr, South Bend, IN / (574) 245-4980
- 765 S. Michigan St, South Bend, IN / (574) 235-7990
- 1901 #B Western Ave, South Bend, IN / (574) 234-9033
- Per their website, “We offer a sliding fee scale for people without insurance. IHC staff will help you determine your discount.” Also listed on their website: they accept Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. They can assist families in completing Medicaid applications.
- Multiple locations in St. Joseph County
Food Assistance
- Bristol Community Food Pantry, 101 W. Vistula Street, Bristol, IN 46507
- Church Community Services, 907 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Church Without Walls Food Pantry, 731 Wagner Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516
- East Goshen Mennonite Church / Bread of Life Pantry, 17861 State Road 4, Goshen, IN 46528
- Elkhart Church of God Food Pantry, 28082 CR 4, Elkhart, IN 46514
- Fairfield Community Food Pantry, 67240 CR 31, Goshen, IN 46528
- Faith Mission Soup Kitchen, 801 Benham Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Family Christian Development Center Food Pantry, 151 S. Locke Street, Nappanee, IN 46550
- Goshen Church of God, 1304 E. Lincoln Ave, Goshen, IN 46528
- Goshen First United Food Pantry, 214 S. 5th Street, Goshen, IN 46528
- Guidance Ministries, 216 N. 2nd St, Elkhart, IN 46516
- LifePoint Church, 1006 S. 16th Street, Goshen, IN 46526
- Mustard Seed at Southside Baptist Church, 29064 CR 16, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Nappanee Open Door, 292 S. Main, Nappanee, IN 46550
- Open Gate Praise & Deliverance, 137 Division St, Elkhart, IN 46517
- Radiant Life Church, 2936 Lillian Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46514
- Saint John’s Evangelical Episcopal Church, 226 W. Lexington, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Salvation Army, 300 N. Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46514
- Shepherd’s Cove Food Pantry, 1010 E. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN 46517
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 1108 S Main Street, Elkhart IN 46516
- St. James AME Church Pantry, 122 Dr. King Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Susanna’s Kitchen, 431 S. Third Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
- The Window Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, 223 S. Main, Goshen, IN 46526
Homelessness/Domestic Violence Assistance
Elkhart Community Schools is committed to all students, including students who are homeless by the standards set forth by McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth. It is important to understand that parents and their children have rights when a child qualifies as a homeless student. Additional information can be found in the following links: ECS McKinney-Vento District Plan, IDOE McKinney-Vento Law, and United States Department of Education Homeless Education Law
McKinney-Vento Liaison for Elkhart Community Schools: Lindsey Brander, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, email: lbrander@elkhart.k12.in.us, phone: 574-262-5540
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The following organizations can assist parents/children facing homelessness or domestic violence:
- YWCA Safe Haven: 574-294-1811
- Bashor Emergency Shelter for youth: 574-875-5117
- Faith Mission: 574-293-3406
- Interfaith–Goshen: 574-534-2300
- Victim Assistance: 574-523-2237
- Hannah’s House, for pregnant females: 574-254-5309
Housing Assistance
- Church Community Services: 574-295-3673
- Consumer Credit Counseling Services: 574-293-0075
- Elkhart Housing Authority: 574-295-8392
- Faith Mission of Elkhart: 574-293-3406
- Habitat for Humanity: 574-533-6109
- La Casa/Roosevelt Center: 574-296-7900 or 574-522-2874
- Real Services: 574-322-4185
- Salvation Army: 574-970-0088
- Township Trustees: Concord / 574-283-6889 and Osolo / 574-262-2175
Mental Health/Counseling
- Mental Health Resources (click link)
- Be Well Indiana, a resource from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the Division of Mental Health and Addiction: https://bewellindiana.com/
- Oaklawn: 574-533-1234 or 1-800-282-0809
- McArthur: 574-267-1700
- Lincoln Therapeutic Partnership: 574-255-4976
- Meridian: 574-254-0229
- Samaritan Center: 574-262-3597
- Heart City–Adult Services Only: 574-293-0052
- Associated Psychological Services: 574-294-6921
- Center for Community Justice (mediation, restorative justice): 574-295-6149
- Bowen Center: 800-342-5563 x2198
- Michiana Counseling Group: 574-293-0005
- Addiction Recovery Center: 574-293-1086
- Shetler Psychological Services, Goshen, IN: 574-534-2161
- Turning Point Counseling: 574-206-8876
- Spectra Counseling: 574-849-8882
- Center for Problem Resolution: 574-294-7447
- RETA (Pregnancy/Parenting Resources): 574-522-3888
- Ryan’s Place, Grief Counseling: 574-535-1000
- Center for Hospice, Grief Counseling: 574-264-3321
- Season’s Counseling, South Bend: 574-277-0274
- Vista Community Health Center/Maple City Health Care Center, Goshen: 574-534-3300
- A Beautiful Mind, South Bend: 574-243-9370
- Hope Wellness Center, Elkhart/Dunlap: 574-830-5778
- Sage Counseling, LLC, Elkhart: 574-214-4912
- The Cottage @ 933, South Bend: 574-323-1345
- 313 on 3rd, Goshen: 574-535-0880
- Story of Hope, Mishawaka: 574-813-3323
Parenting/Family Support Programs
- Bashor Children’s Home: Provides counseling and referral services, “co-parenting” education, youth anger management groups, and youth shelter care
- 574-875-5117, 62226 Co Rd 15, Goshen, IN 46527
- Keys Counseling: Provides counseling, case management, and transition services for juveniles
- 574-326-3906, 120 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Mosaic Health & Healing: LGBTQPlus support, Mental Health Counselor, Primary care family medicine
- 574-537-2680, 330 Lakeview Dr, Goshen, IN 46528
- Samaritan Center: Provides mental health services for children and adults
- 574-262-3597, 311 W High St, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Village to Village: Provides parenting education for families involved in the foster care system or have adopted
- 515-419-1369, 317 East Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514
- Triple P: Provides ongoing parent education, workshops, seminars, and support groups at multiple locations throughout Michiana.
- Resources available in both English and Spanish.
- For full schedule of classes, visit their website.