Need Help?

If you are in need of food or clothing, please call us at 812-799-0006, or check out the Free Hot Meal Sites listed on the Love Chapel Website below

Love Chapel

• Main Pantry & Outreach Pantry Services:
• Open to all Bartholomew County residents in need. Residents may come to any of the locations once every 30 days for a full-pantry visit. They may also come to the Main Pantry once every 7 days for produce and bread items. Proof of current residency (piece of mail with name, address, and date within 30 days of visit) must be brought to each visit. 
• Main Food Pantry:  292 Center St, Columbus

Center Stone

• Centerstone’s FHHC Grant has partnered with Columbus Township office to provide an environment for individuals to participate in activities, obtain benefits and be linked to resources.

Community Engagement Center

• 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus Indiana
• November 1st to March 16th: Open Sunday to Friday 7am
• May 1st to Oct – open 8am to 4pm
• Contact Staff at: Michele Hornback, Recovery Coach – 812-318-3321
  • Services provided:
    • Case management
    • Recovery Services
    • Housing Assistance
    • Obtaining insurance and food stamps
    • Job resources
    • State ID paperwork
    • Coordinate with courts and probation
    • Provide a Mailing address

Have more questions?

• Sharon K. Lucas Team Leader – 812-929-1734
• Sharon.lucas@centerstone.org
• Brian Meyer, Program Manager – 317-250-4133
• Brian.meyer@centerstone.org

HELPFUL RESOURCES

• 24/7 HUMAN SERVICES HELPLINE – 2-1-1
• UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM QUESTIONS – 800-891-6499
• INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION – 800-851-4268
• FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (MEDICAID, FOOD STAMPS, TANF) – 800-403-0864
• CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE – 800-800-5556
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE – 800-799-7233
• LONG TERM CARE AND NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS – 800-246-8909, EXT. 2
• ADOPTION INFORMATION – 888-252-3678
• DCS OMBUDSMAN – 877-682-0101
• SOCIAL SECURITY – 800-772-1213

If however, you need shelter, long term help, or addiction recovery we recommend the below ministries.

• Brighter Days Housing
  • 421 S Mapleton St. Columbus, IN
  • (812) 344-4512
• Horizon House
  • 724 Chestnut St #6346, Columbus, IN 47201
  • (812) 799-1062
• Good News Ministries
  • Our vision is to end homelessness in the Indianapolis area through addiction recovery, counseling, job readiness training, education, health care and a relationship with Jesus Christ. As our campus environment grows, we are able to create more of an oasis of hope in the middle of a dark and plagued east-side area. We believe that ending homelessness for anyone is a long-term process that requires immense love and structure. Our hope ministries and caring staff work with men, women and children every day to make the dream of sobriety and stability a reality.
  • Administration Office 317-638-2862
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1871 Indianapolis, IN 46206
  • Men’s Shelter 317-638-2862 – 2716 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46201
  • Family Shelter 317-638-2862 – 2801 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46201
  • Health Clinic 317-638-2862 – 11 N. Eastern Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46201
  • Youth Center 317-638-2862 – 2712 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46201
  • Boys Home 765-795-3722 – 11707 S. Cnty Road 300 W. Reelsville, IN 46171

• Liberty Lodge Ministries
  • Their program is a minimum 32 weeks of intensive study in four areas:
    • Inner Healing
    • Sin of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
    • Addiction Recovery Process
    • Recovery Aftercare and Discipleship Training
  • 4235 Mt. Sterling Ave. Titusville, FL. 32780
  • christcentral27@gmail.com
  • 321-267-3646
• Dunklin Memorial Church
  • Christian Rehab
  • Okeechobee, Florida
  • https://www.dunklin.org/
• The Refuge Ranch
  • https://www.therefugeranch.org
  • 772-597-0992
  • The Refuge Ranch is a non-profit organization that offers a residential program for women struggling to overcome addiction. A Christ-centered approach to recovery empowers women to embrace the journey and experience personal transformation.
• Wheeler Women’s Shelter
  • 317-687-3630
  • 3208 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46201
• Sheltering Wings Women’s Shelter
  • 317-745-1496
  • 1251 Sycamore Ln. Danville, IN 46122
• The Julian Center
  • 317-941-2200
  • 2011 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
• Queen of Peace Women’s Shelter
  • 317-916-6753
  • 2424 East 10th St. Indianapolis, IN
• Salvation Army for Women
  • 317-637-5551
• Pursue Ministries
  • Gary Johnson
    associated with Greenwood Faith Church
    Help with house furnishing
    Contact FBC for additional Information
• The Guest House
  • Systems Director: Jeff Passow
  • 765-686-5217 | 765-388-2136
  • theguesthousenc@gmail.com
  • 1407 Walnut Street, New Castle, IN 47362
    Emergency Shelter for men / rehabilitation
• Grace House Women’s Center / Adult & Teen Challenge
  • (317) 829-1155
  • https://g.co/kgs/TaegMJ
• Dove Recovery House
  • https://doverecoveryhouse.org
  • Largest Women’s Treatment Program
  • Indianapolis
• Sans Souci
  • Thrift Store
  • A United Way of Bartholomew County certified agency
  • https://www.sanssouci.org
  • 1526 13th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • 812-372-3419